There have been some big moves in the English transfer market over the past 24 hours as Premier League clubs continue to build for the new season.
Arsenal have been given a boost in their rumoured pursuit of a Real Madrid star while Chelsea have opened talks with an Italian side over a loan move for striker Romelu Lukaku - but the Belgian will need to take a pay cut.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £30m deal to sign a Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder while Spurs are one of three Premier League clubs interested in a Champions League winner along with Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
West Ham could look to Ligue 1 in France with a Rennes’ defender on their list of potential reinforcements while Bournemouth look to have beaten Fulham to the signing of a current Hammers’ full back.
Elsewhere, Manchester United are said to eb favourites to sign a talented midfielder from Porto and Everton are said to have completed a deal for a Burnley defender but will not make a formal announcement until the end of the month.
Finally, Leeds United’s star midfielder has reportedly told the club he wants to leave this summer amid continued interest from Champions Manchester City.
Here are the Premier League transfer news stories making the headlines on Thursday morning:
1. Tarkowski seals Everton move
James Tarkowski is understood to have agreed his transfer to Everton but no formal announcement is expected (Liverpool Echo)
2. Man U favourites to sign Portuguese international
Manchester United are favourites to sign Porto midfielder Vitinha, who has a release clause of €40m (Abola)
3. Inter begin Lukaku talks
Romelu Lukaku will have to take a wage cut to join Inter Milan on loan as Chelsea open talks with the Serie A side (Telegraph)
4. Bournemouth close in on West Ham defender
Bournemouth are in advanced talks to sign Ryan Fredericks from West Ham with the Cherries set to beat Fulham to his signature ( Football Insider)