With less than three weeks to go until the first weekend of the 2023-24 Premier League season, managers are looking to finesse their squads to ensure the strongest of starts.
The Saudi Pro League's financial muscle continues to tempt players from the European top flight to the Kingdom - with Jordan Henderson's Liverpool exit now confirmed - even though Kylian Mbappe is unwilling to be reeled in by Al-Hilal's landmark bid.
The Premier League's own recruitment drive continues at pace, whilst current stars do battle during their pre-season commitments, with incoming talents Andre Onana and Kai Havertz already impressing for new clubs Manchester United and Arsenal respectively.
Attention for the Red Devils will now turn to the pursuit of striker target Rasmus Hojlund, who they have tabled an opening £50million bid for, but there could be yet more purchases at Old Trafford to come.
Here, Mail Sport takes you through all the latest rumours and stories on the pulsating transfer market.
Wantaway Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is thought to be edging closer to a loan move to Juventus, with the Old Lady's sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli travelling to London to open talks with the Blues (Goal)
Everton have dismissed reports in Italy that Roma will make a play for star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the wake of Tammy Abraham's shock ACL injury (Mail Sport)
Fulham are preparing to secure the services of Ajax defender Calvin Bassey for £18million, with the 23-year-old on the verge of completing a medical at Craven Cottage (Evening Standard)
Manchester United could still be on the hunt for a reserve goalkeeper, and have targeted Feyenoord shot-stopper Justin Bijlow after the club were reportedly rejected by Urawa Reds keeper Zion
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