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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City might consider recruiting Barcelona's £40m-rated winger Raphinha as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who is bound for Saudi Arabia.

Despite their initial intention of demanding a transfer fee for forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Chelsea is now anticipated to allow him to join Marseille for free.

Manchester City have reached an agreement to acquire Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig. Reports confirm that the defender has successfully undergone the initial stage of his medical examination on Wednesday, bringing the deal close to its finalization.

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Man City is nearing the signing of Josko Gvardiol.

Chelsea has reached an agreement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Marseille on a free transfer. They are also contemplating a potential reunion with Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, following the unfortunate loss of Wesley Fofana due to a serious knee injury.

DAILY MAIL

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

Manchester United's prospective goalkeeper, Andre Onana, was seen at Carrington on Wednesday, bringing him one step closer to his anticipated £43m transfer from Inter Milan. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is expected to place a valuation of at least £70m on their influential midfielder, Cheick Doucoure, who has caught the attention of Liverpool.

THE SUN

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.

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Will Harry Maguire get a route out of Man Utd?

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

THE ATHLETIC

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

Liverpool are interested in Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure as they consider potential midfield options.

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

EVENING STANDARD

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

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Could Marc Guehi make a sensational return to Chelsea?

Chelsea are interested in Marc Guehi after Wesley Fofana's serious knee injury but will continue to weigh up their options during pre-season.

DAILY RECORD

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.