TRANSFER GOSSIP: Man United reject advance for Harry Maguire and target Sofyan Amrabat, while Chelsea ‘demand permanent fee for Romelu Lukaku’ and Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele ‘seals shock move to European giant’

Premier League teams are stepping up their preparations for the upcoming season with tours taking place in seemingly every corner of the globe. 

It has officially reached the point in the window where clubs are desperate to conclude deals and begin the tricky process of integrating new arrivals. 

But with several deals this summer reliant on one another it’s shaping up to be a very intriguing close to the window.

Friday saw big developments in the Harry Kane transfer to Bayern Munich as well as more of Europe’s top talent edging closer to moves to the Saudi Pro League. 

Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Saturday. 

Riyad Mahrez completed his £30m move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ahli on Friday 

Bayern Munich have opened talks with Brentford over a deal for their Spanish goalkeeper David Raya. The German champions are yet to reach the English club’s expectations for a transfer but discussions are ongoing. (SkySports) 

Chelsea have rejected Juventus’ loan offer with an options to buy for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, because they want to sell him permanently. The Blues have slapped a £34.2m price tag on the wantaway forward. (Tuttosport)

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has undergone a medical and agreed a three year contract as his £40m move to Al-Ittihad draws closer. Talks were understood to have stalled earlier this week after a paperwork issue, but the move now appears to be back on track. (Mail Sport)

Chelsea are interested in adding to their attacking unit and have set their sights on three advanced midfielders – Crystal Palace’s France U21 international Michael Olise, Lyon’s French 19-year-old Rayan Cherki and Ajax’s 22-year-old Ghanaian Mohammed Kudus. (Football London)

PSG are set to complete a shock deal to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona. The French champions have been interested in the 26-year-old for a long time, and, according to sources, the forward has already agreed a five-year contract at PSG. The 26-year-old has a £42.8m release clause which ends on Monday. (ESPN)

Manchester United are keen on making a move for Sofyan Amrabat, but will need to raise money before they can make a swoop for the Moroccan international. Amrabat has picked up attention across Europe in the aftermath of his fine displays for Morocco in the 2022 World Cup – helping them become the first African nation to reach the semi-final stage. (Mail Sport)

Ousmane Dembele has completed a shock move to French champions PSG from Barcelona

Manchester United have rejected a £20m bid from West Ham for ex-skipper Harry Maguire 

Galatasaray are interested in Manchester United’s Brazil midfielder Fred but there is a gap in the valuation between the two clubs. Negotiations on a deal for the 30-year-old are still ongoing between the clubs though there are other interested parties. (Sky Sports)

Allan Saint-Maximin’s time at Newcastle United is over after the winger completed a £30million switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. The move has come under scrutiny from Newcastle’s Premier League rivals given Al-Ahli, owned by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, also hold an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle. (Mail Sport)

Aston Villa will not be signing Sporting Lisbon’s Portugal winger Pedro Goncalves, 25, because their maximum offer of £38.6m was £30m short of Sporting’s asking price. (Record) 

Manchester United have rejected a £20million bid from West Ham for Harry Maguire and held further talks over Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund. United are not forcing Maguire out as he wants to stay and fight for his place so West Ham may now consider other options after having a loan request rejected earlier in the month. (Mail Sport)