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Transfer: Barcelona’s Raphinha to replace Saudi-bound Mahrez at Man City

Manchester City could try to replace Saudi Arabia-bound Riyad Mahrez with Barcelona’s £40 million-rated winger Raphinha.

City have accepted a bid worth up to £30 million ($38.7 million) for Mahrez from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli.

Chelsea have agreed a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Marseille on a free transfer and are considering whether to attempt a reunion with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi after losing Wesley Fofana to a serious knee injury.

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq over the £12 million sale of captain Jordan Henderson.

Manchester City have agreed a fee to buy Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig, with the defender understood to have completed the first part of his medical on Wednesday and the deal is on the verge of being signed.

Manchester United takeover bidders fear the Glazer family won’t sell the club after they failed to obtain their £6 billion asking price.

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Soon-to-be Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been spotted at Carrington on Wednesday as he nears his £43 million switch from Inter Milan.

Crystal Palace will place a minimum £70 million valuation on key midfielder Cheick Doucoure, who is emerging as a target for Liverpool.

Manchester United are reportedly working on a “contingency plan” after deeming Atalanta’s asking price for Rasmus Hojlund to be too expensive.

Chelsea have reportedly ruled out signing Harry Maguire after moving on to a new target.

Mauricio Pochettino has poured cold water on the possibility for Romelu Lukaku to reignite his Chelsea career.

Liverpool intend to reject any offers for Luis Diaz amid interest from Al Hilal.

Wolves are in talks to sign West Ham full-back Aaron Cresswell.

Tottenham’s move for Blackburn teenager Ashley Phillips will not impact their bid to sign a new senior centre-back this summer.

Hyun-Jun Yang is finally set to officially complete his move to Celtic.

Donny van de Beek is not ruling anything out this summer amid links with Celtic and a host of other clubs.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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