The deals for Raphinha and Sterling are the priority, but they have also discussed moves for the likes ofRonaldo andNeymar.

There are talks with Manchester City over a deal for a player. The club will only sign players Thomas Tuchel wants and he is determined to add the England player to his attacking options.

A source has told Sky Sports News that an agreement between the two clubs over a fee is close, though another official has said this is an overly optimistic view of the current negotiations.

It's thought that a deal between City and the Blues would be dependent on the personal terms of the player, in keeping with his status as one of the biggest attacking talents in the premier league.

As previously reported, City are willing to let the England international leave if there is an acceptable bid in the region of £50 million.

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With only one year left on his contract, there is no plan to extend it. He grew up in Neasden, a few miles from Wembley, which is where he would like to return to.

Tuchel would be offered a guaranteed threat by the fact that he has directly contributed 165 goals in the division, as well as tactical flexibility and experience, thanks to the fact that he has played for both City and Reds.

Sterling has a 48 per cent big chance conversion rate
Image: Sterling scored 13 Premier League goals last season

He wants to make a significant contribution on and off the pitch in the final stages of his career.

The fact that City can afford to lose two attackers to members of the "Big Six" is a sign of their solid recruitment and the gap between the clubs.

As European teams struggle to compete with their English counterparts, transfers between clubs at the top of the table are expected to increase.

Ronaldo absent from Man Utd training

The majority of Manchester United's players returned for pre-season training on Monday morning, but none of them had their usual leader.

The Portugal forward has told the club that he wants to leave in order to play in the European club competition.

He was not at training on Monday due to family reasons.

Despite his desire to leave, United's stance is that he has a year left on his contract and is not for sale.

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Chelsea are interested in Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt
Image: Chelsea are interested in Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt

Sky in Germany reported that negotiations for the signing of Matthijs de Ligt are in full swing.

Sky in Italy reported in June that De Ligt was one of the transfer targets this summer, but the player is understood to be keen on a move to the Allianz Arena.

The fee to lure De Ligt away from the Italian team may be an issue for the German club.

The Dutch international has a release clause in his contract, but it's thought the Italian club would be willing to pay over $60 million.

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