The new Premier League season is rapidly approaching and, with pre-season now in full swing, clubs across the globe are frantically working to improve their squads.
This summer has seen a raft of signings head to Saudi Arabia and no doubt there will be plenty more in the coming weeks, with the likes of Liverpool duo Fabinho and Jordan Henderson expected to join the exodus.
But there's still been plenty of activity across Europe and the massive £105million addition of Declan Rice to Arsenal could set the dominos in motion.
Manchester United's Donny van de Beek has admitted his future at Old Trafford is uncertain, while Chelsea are said to be eyeing up Montpellier forward Elye Wahi.
So what else is happening in the transfer market? Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Thursday.
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has signed for French side Lorient after being found not guilty of rape and attempted rape last week - and could face Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly in England as soon as August (The Sun)
New Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou wants defensive recruits as quickly as possible as the club targets Bundesliga duo Edmond Tapsoba and Micky van der Ven (Evening Standard)
Spurs are set to sign Blackburn wonderkid Ashley Phillips for £3m (The Sun)
Chelsea outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to leave the club on a free and join Marseille on a three-year deal (Mail Sport)
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic never wants to play for the club again amid interest from big-spending Saudi Arabia (Sky Sports)
The Blues are pushing to sign Montpellier forward Elye Wahi in a bid to add more firepower up front for new manager Mauricio Pochettino (Foot Mercato)
Manchester City will consider a move for Barcelona winger Raphinha if Riyad Mahrez leaves for Saudi Arabia - despite rejecting an £18m bid for the Algerian (Mail Sport)
The £20m-rated Chelsea left back Ian Maatsen is wanted by West Ham as they look to spend the £105m received for Declan Rice - amid Wolves interest in veteran Aaron Cresswell (The Sun)
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek says it is unclear whether he has any future at the club (BBC Sport)
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix angers fans by sending a come-and-get-me plea to their fierce rivals Barcelona (talkSPORT)
Liverpool agree £12m deal in principle with Steven Gerrard's new side Al-Ettifaq as a reunion in Saudi Arabia inches closer (Mail Sport)
Pahbcdrsuy
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Mitrovic is like a baby chucking his toys out the pram, if he’s under contract make him stay after all Fulham pay his wages. He’s not going to Saudi Arabia for the football just the money.
Niueiopz
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after the weed hangover please read(West Ham) Maatsen is not for sell 4 no cost🚮
wewabdinu
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what is it with Chelsea and young? it may take few years for these guys to start yielding good results and there is a probability that most of them will be sold off before they start producing results. why not look for experienced players and mix with this young talents. Mahrez just left man city and Chelsea where looking for a striker, good players are moving to Saudi league and we can't snap one. even if it's one year deal. If this squad doesn't produce results, I won't blame the players or coach... look at kovacic, Kante, mount, koulibaly, etc. all those experiences are gone.. I do really hope Chelsea knows exactly what they are doing.
Bouaempsu
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chelsea should get mitrovic , mitrovic is a deadly finisher
zaeablmnp
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saudi Arabia league is becoming like premier league now days
ha ha only 🤣 u will feel that. tried messi and failed , Ronaldo became grandfather and he joined the league because no one wants him anymore. now don't Compare with English or Europe
MohammednoorAlhajj
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saudi Arabia league is becoming like premier league now days
mohdeimpz
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Mainoo and Gore are the ones stepping up into the 1st team next.
ritenpst
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Wow now the Saudi league has the best pull in the world
georgeoduah
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Maatsen is not sell they must be grazy