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Everton explore Kalvin Phillips move from Manchester City, Liverpool interest in Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace preparing for Marc Guehi exit and Manchester United ready to spend big for Kenan Yildiz.

Everton are looking into a potential move for Manchester City’s England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 29, in January. (Football Insider, external)

Liverpool are among the Premier League clubs interested in 21-year-old Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton. (Mail – subscription required), external

Brentford are not expected to offer Jamaica international Michail Antonio, 35, a contract despite the former West Ham forward training with the Bees. (Mail, external)

Manchester United remain in talks with Harry Maguire, 32, over a new deal and face-to-face meetings have already taken place between the club and the representatives of the England defender, whose contract expires next summer. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Manchester United are prepared to offer £78m for Juventus and Turkey forward Kenan Yildiz, 20, who is also being targeted by Chelsea. (Caught Offside, external)

With signing a new midfielder a key target next summer, Manchester United are considering Brighton and Cameroon star Carlos Baleba, 21, and England international Elliot Anderson, 22, of Nottingham Forest. (Sky Sports, external)

Crystal Palace are preparing for Marc Guehi’s exit, either during the January transfer window or next summer, with Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid among clubs who maintain an interest in the 25-year-old England defender. (Express, external)

Napoli are keen on signing Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo on loan in January despite deciding against a move for the 20-year-old England international in the summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian, external)

Nottingham Forest and Brazil centre-back Murillo, 23, is one of the names at the top of Chelsea’s list of targets as they look to strengthen defensively. (Football Insider, external)

Chelsea and Spain Under-19 striker Marc Guiu is eyeing a dramatic return to Sunderland during the January transfer window despite the 19-year-old only being recalled from his loan spell at the Black Cats in August. (GiveMeSport, external)

Manchester United will not proceed with a move for Carlos Baleba, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is considering his future and Newcastle want to complete a deal for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa

Manchester United will not proceed with a move for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21, this summer, with Brighton’s £115m valuation deemed too high. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, 31, is considering his future at the club with a switch to Galatasaray a possibility. Should the Brazil international leave, City would move to sign Paris St-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, with the Italy star having been made available. (Guardian), external

Newcastle are ready to proceed quickly to conclude a deal to sign Brentford and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28. (Sky Sports), external

Newcastle have also renewed their interest in Paris St-Germain and Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos, 24, as they seek to bring two strikers into the club this summer. (Mail), external

Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr are on the verge of completing a £25.8m deal to sign France winger Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich. (Talksport), external

Nottingham Forest are keen to sign full-back Rico Lewis, 20, with Manchester City open to letting the England international leave for a fee of more than £30m. (Mail), external

Wolves are closing in on signing Verona and Cameroon wing-back Jackson Tchatchoua, 23. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign Paris St-Germain and France defender Nordi Mukiele, 27, for an initial £9.5m with £2.5m in add-ons. (Northern Echo), external

Juventus and Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gonzalez, 27, is keen on a 30m euros (£26m) move to Atletico Madrid this summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

THERE are just four days to go until the new Premier League season kicks off.

Champions Liverpool wasted no time in dropping nearly £300million to bolster Arne Slot’s squad ahead of their title defence.

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But as managers across the division make their final preparations ahead of this weekend, chairmen will be trying to get some more players in through the doors in time for the curtain-raisers.

SunSport rounds up ten mega-money transfers that could get done THIS WEEK…

ALEXANDER ISAK

The Newcastle striker’s future has been one of sagas of the summer – will he stay or will he go?

Liverpool had a £110m offer rejected as the Toon want £150m but how helpful could a sulking, unhappy Isak be for Eddie Howe?

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SAVINHO

The Brazilian winger only joined Manchester City a year ago – seen as very much the replacement for Riyad Mahrez.

But Tottenham have entered talks over the wide man – although City would not entertain offers under £50m.

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MARC GUEHI

The Crystal Palace captain led his side to a second Wembley trophy in three months on Sunday – but could line up for opponents Liverpool this season.

Steve Parish admitted the Eagles will sell if the right bid comes in as Guehi enters the final year of his deal. Newcastle have also been interested.

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YOANE WISSA

The mass exodus at Brentford this summer may not be over just yet if Wissa follows Thomas Frank, Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Norgaard and Mark Flekken out of the Gtech.

Newcastle reportedly had a £25m bid turned down but look set to go back in for the DR Congo international, with Liverpool monitoring the situation.

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KEVIN

Another Brazilian winger, this time it is Kevin who could be on the move – and heading to the Premier League.

Fulham submitted an offer of £32m but Shakhtar Donetsk are trying to hold out for £43m.

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CARLOS BELEBA

Manchester United want to bring in another midfielder before the window closes – and would love Baleba in time for the start of the new season.

The Cameroon star is only 21 but Brighton will not let him go on the cheap, so much so that the Red Devils may well need to pay a record-breaking £115m-plus for the holding midfielder.

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XAVI SIMONS

Chelsea are after a young, exciting attacker – again. This time it is Xavi Simons being lined up.

RB Leipzig will want at least £60m but the Blues may try and strike a deal which sees Christopher Nkunku return to his former club – plus Tyrique George.

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ALEJANDRO GARNACHO

Copy and paste from above – but this time it is Alejandro Garnacho who could be on his way to Stamford Bridge with talks underway.

He is part of the ‘bomb squad’ deemed surplus to requirements by United gaffer Ruben Amorim, who will happily see the back of the Argentine wideman who was left out of the USA pre-season tour.

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NICOLAS JACKSON

But with all the incomings at Chelsea – including strikers Joao Pedro and Liam Delap – there may be a major exit, too, with Jackson third-choice No9.

Jackson would prefer a switch to Newcastle, but the Toon will only bid for him should Isak leave – and they are determined not to let that happen.

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EBERECHI EZE

Just like his skipper Guehi, Eze continues to be linked with an exit away from Selhurst Park.

With the Ademola Lookman deal seemingly off the cards, Arsenal may swoop for the Palace talisman in a package worth £55m to £60m – although Tottenham may attempt to hijack the transfer if they can’t get Savinho.

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MANCHESTER UNITED are so desperate for a new midfielder that one fan has launched a GoFundMe to raise money to sign Carlos Baleba.

United have reportedly made contact with Brighton to explore a potential deal for Baleba though it will prove difficult.

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Brighton could potentially ask for as much as £100m for Baleba, who still has three years remaining on his contract.

Other Cameroonian reports have suggested Amex chiefs want £87m on the table to even consider opening talks over Baleba.

The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive season for the Seagulls, featuring 34 times in the Premier League and scoring three goals for Fabian Hurzeler‘s side.

According to The Athletic, the Red Devils have expressed their interest in the central midfielder.

And, while United may be struggling for money as they flirt with PSR amid the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for £133m combined, one fan has taken things into his own hands to try and raise some cash.

Supporter Ian M organised the fundraiser on Wednesday night, titled Baleba to ‘Man Utd fund’.

Alongside a picture of Baleba in a Brighton shirt, the description reads: “We need this to happen we need this to happen we need this to happen we need this to happen.”

The post set an ambitious target of raising 120million.

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At the time of writing, there has been one £5 donation from an anonymous user.

United will need all the help they can get ahead of the pending £74million arrival RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

Although a No9 is a clear must, many fans think new midfielder is an even bigger priority.

United are on the hunt for a dynamic midfielder to go in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 pivot after unconvincing displays by Manuel Ugarte in pre-season, with his display against Everton facing scrutiny.

Baleba was one of the Premier League’s top ranked midfielders last season for tackles, blocks, interceptions and recoveries, while his progressive carries and forward passing numbers were also impressive.

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His stock is rising fast, and he’s already been linked with Liverpool and Manchester City.

The Brighton star’s journey is nothing short of remarkable so far. Just three years ago, he was still in Cameroon, uncertain about his future. 

When he finally got his breakthrough move to Lille, tragedy struck, he lost his mother, he says it was sudden and quick. It’s a pain that still drives him.

Baleba previously told SunSport: “It was very difficult for me because I didn’t see my mum. I wanted her next to me, but when I signed for Brighton, she wasn’t here.

“That’s why the first season was really hard. I thought about her a lot. But I vowed that I would be the best version of myself and go as far as I can in my career.”

Brighton have made an incredible profit off the traditional ‘Big Six’ in recent years.

A switch to United would see Baleba follow in the footsteps of midfield stars like Alexis Mac Allister, Yves Bissouma, and Moises Caicedo – who all left the Amex for Prem giants.

Manchester United make contact with Brighton over Carlos Baleba, Everton open talks with Manchester City for Jack Grealish, and Alexander Isak trains alone amid Liverpool pursuit.

Manchester United have contacted Brighton through intermediaries to explore a potential move for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21. (The Athletic – subscription required), external

Everton have opened talks over a deal to bring in England attacking midfielder Jack Grealish, 29, from Manchester City. (Sky Sports), external

Sweden striker Alexander Isak has been told to train alone at Newcastle United amid interest in him from Liverpool, while the 25-year-old also missed a family day for the players which was put on by the club. (Mirror), external

Newcastle have bid about €30m (£26.2m) for Germany defender Malick Thiaw but AC Milan have not accepted the offer as they want to keep the 23-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal to sign 27-year-old Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus, who could make a move for Forest and Ivory Coast midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, 27. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Everton are also interested in Douglas Luiz and, like Forest, could look at a loan with an option or obligation to buy. (Mail), external

RB Leipzig are discussing contract terms with Liverpool and England Under-21 midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, before they make a formal transfer offer. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Inter Milan could consider a move for Manchester United and England winger Jadon Sancho, 25, if they fail to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, 27, from Atalanta. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic, 31, has been approached by Saudi Pro League clubs this summer, but the Croatia midfielder wants to stay at City. (Fabrizio Romano), external