The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.
Monday morning's headlines:
Diego Costa refuses to return to Chelsea
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa confirms that he will not return to the club while his future remains up in the air. Read more.
Diego Costa 'wants Chelsea loyalty bonus'
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa is allegedly seeking an unpaid loyalty bonus as part of his reported legal action against the club. Read more.
Mesut Ozil pushing for Barcelona move?
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil reportedly refuses to sign a new contract with the Gunners, instead offering himself up to Barcelona. Read more.
Diego Costa facing fine for going AWOL?
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa reportedly faces a fine of £300,000 after allegedly failing to return to the club for training. Read more.
Leandro Bacuna completes Reading move
Leandro Bacuna moves from Reading to Aston Villa in a four-year deal. Read more.
Liverpool store takes down Philippe Coutinho poster
Liverpool's official club shop takes down a poster of Philippe Coutinho from its window. Read more.
Barcelona 'preparing final £137m offer for Philippe Coutinho'
A report claims that Barcelona are prepared to offer £137m to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, having already had two bids knocked back by the Reds. Read more.
Report: Chelsea quote Barcelona £109m fee for Eden Hazard
Chelsea are believed to have quoted Barcelona a fee of £109m should they wish to bid for Belgian attacker Eden Hazard. Read more.
Roma set Leicester City deadline for Riyad Mahrez bid response
Roma reportedly set Leicester City a deadline of August 15 for a response over their club-record £31.8m bid for Riyad Mahrez, after which they would drop their interest. Read more.
Report: Southampton confident of keeping Virgil van Dijk
Southampton are reportedly confident of keeping Virgil van Dijk this summer as they have allegedly promised him a return to first-team action ahead of the World Cup. Read more.
Report: Kylian Mbappe to cost Paris Saint-Germain more than Neymar
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly agree a deal with AS Monaco for Kylian Mbappe which exceeds the £200m fee paid to Barcelona for Neymar. Read more.
Report: Alexis Sanchez in France to discuss Paris Saint-Germain offer
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is reportedly in Paris this weekend with his agent and lawyer for talks with Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.
Report: Derby County close to deal for Leicester City striker Tom Lawrence
Derby County are close to agreeing a deal with Leicester City to sign 23-year-old striker Tom Lawrence, according to reports. Read more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers to spend £20m on two strikers?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly planning a £20m double swoop for Jordan Rhodes and Nelson Oliveira. Read more.
Ernesto Valverde: 'Sergi Roberto very important'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde brands Sergi Roberto "a very important player" amid transfer speculation surrounding the 25-year-old. Read more.
Report: Liverpool refusing to sell Emre Can
Liverpool reportedly inform German international Emre Can, who has been linked with Juventus, that he will not be leaving Anfield this summer. Read more.
Arsenal 'end Thomas Lemar pursuit'
Arsenal reportedly drop their interest in AS Monaco attacker Thomas Lemar after being consistently knocked back with offers for the Frenchman. Read more.
Manchester City 'still pursuing Alexis Sanchez'
Manchester City reportedly refuse to admit defeat in their pursuit of unsettled Arsenal attacker Alexis Sanchez. Read more.
Agent: 'Luke Shaw loves Manchester United'
Luke Shaw's agent Jonathan Barnett drops a strong hint that the left-back will not be leaving Manchester United in this summer's transfer window. Read more.
Liverpool 'eye moves for Lorenzo Insigne, Max Meyer'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will target Napoli attacker Lorenzo Insigne and Schalke 04 midfielder Max Meyer if Philippe Coutinho leaves this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Jurgen Klopp expecting to keep Philippe Coutinho
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp does not think that Philippe Coutinho will be sold to Barcelona in this summer's transfer window. Read more.
Joe Hart: 'Not many options for permanent move'
On-loan West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart admits that he 'did not have many options' to leave Manchester City on a permanent deal this summer. Read more.
Olivier Giroud "100% focused" on Arsenal
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud says that 'something in his soul and his heart' convinced him to reject the chance to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. Read more.
Marco Asensio 'wants emergency Real Madrid talks'
Marco Asensio reportedly requests 'emergency talks' with Real Madrid over suggestions that Arsenal want to sign him this summer. Read more.
Arsenal 'demanding £20m for Lucas Perez'
Arsenal reportedly slap a £20m asking price on the head of Spanish outcast Lucas Perez. Read more.
Newcastle United 'step up Jack Wilshere pursuit'
Newcastle United reportedly step up their attempts to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere before the end of the transfer window. Read more.
Watford 'eye £10m Lovre Kalinic move'
Watford reportedly prepare a £10m move for Gent goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic as the Hornets look for a new number one. Read more.
