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Raphinha's preferred destination remains Barcelona, but their current financial situation has seen Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur register their interest.

Manchester United will pursue a move for Frenkie de Jong despite making an offer to sign Christian Eriksen when he becomes a free agent this summer.

Dusan Vlahovic says he only wanted to join Juventus and never considered Arsenal's offer, which was only communicated to his agent.

Barcelona are considering an offer for Frenkie de Jong from Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder remains one of Xavi's favourites but is being sacrificed.

Kylian Mbappe rejected a move to Real Madrid to sign a new three year deal with PSG. Despite his rejection the Frenchman still harbours hope of playing in Spain.

Xavi has held meetings with Robert Lewandowski as Barcelona push Bayern Munich to accept an offer for the Polish striker.

Xavi is keen to sign a top quality centre-back as a long-term replacement for Gerard Pique. Sevilla's Jules Kounde is top of the Spaniard's wish list.

Arsenal have sanctioned the transfer of Konstantinos Mavropanos to Stuttgart and agreed a deal with Sao Paulo to sign Marquinhos.

Robert Lewandowski is ready to force a move to Barcelona after confirming that he will not sign a new deal with Bayern Munich.

Barcelona want to sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and will use players as part of the deal to drive the asking price down.

Xavi is keen to bring in another centre-back despite the addition of Andreas Christensen. Jules Kounde is being targeted as a long-term replacement for Gerard Pique.

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer from Chelsea. The German defender signed a four-year deal with Los Blancos.

Mikel Arteta remains keen on signing a midfielder in the summer and Arsenal are expected to reignite interest in signing Juventus star Arthur Melo.

Barcelona are desperate to bring in a left-back as cover for veteran Jordi Alba. Benfica'sAlejandro Grimaldi has emerged as the favourite to return to his former club.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel accepts that Andreas Christensen could sign a pre-contract agreement with a club outside England before the end of the season. Barcelona are in talks with the Danish defender.

Barcelona have a verbal agreement in place to sign Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen on a free transfer in the summer.

Barcelona are desperate to land Erling Haaland in the summer but will face competition from at least four other clubs for the 21-year-old's signature.

Barcelona have pursued a move for Kylian Mbappe in the past but the Frenchman's desire to play for Real Madrid saw him reject a chance to move to the Camp Nou.

PSG players are hoping Kylian Mbappe will remain with the Ligue 1 club beyond this summer despite being linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Chelsea have made Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde their top target for the summer. Barcelona are also keen on signing the France international.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants to bring Nabil Fekir to the Camp Nou in the summer, but could be prized out of a move for the Real Betis midfielder.