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NEWCASTLE United have held talks with Real Sociedad about signing Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 22, from the Spanish side in a club-record deal.
Leeds United and Brazil forward Raphinha, 25, is set to travel to Barcelona to complete a move to the Nou Camp.
Leeds are poised to accept a £49m bid, which could rise to £57m, from the La Liga club for their skilful attacker.
Chelsea have an interest in Paris St-Germain and France centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, 26.
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, has offered his services to Paris St-Germain in an attempt to play alongside Argentine forward Lionel Messi, 35, after saying he wants to leave Manchester United.
But PSG have turned down the chance of signing Ronaldo as they do not have enough space on their wage bill to pay him.
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Newcastle have also added Espanyol and Spain striker Raul de Tomas, 27, to their transfer shortlist.
England midfielder Declan Rice has a gentleman’s agreement with West Ham to stay for one more season before the 23-year-old is allowed to leave.
Chelsea have launched a bid to hijack 33-year-old Poland striker Robert Lewandowski’s move from Bayern Munich to Barcelona.
Manchester United have moved ahead of Arsenal in their attempt to bring in 24-year-old Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.
Italy midfielder Jorginho, who has one year left on his contract with Chelsea, says he would “like to stay” at the Stamford Bridge club amid speculation about the 30-year-old’s future.
Spain right-back Cesar Azpilicueta is thought to be keen on a move to Barcelona, but Chelsea have told the 32-year-old they will only let him leave when they have reinforced their defence.
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