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Christian Eriksen - like Paul Pogba, the Tottenham midfielder said he wants a "new challenge". However, now that Pogba wants out it could limit his options as the Dane is arguably the less attractive option although would be cheaper for buying clubs. AP Photo
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Neymar - Linked with a return to Barcelona throughout the summer. On June 27, Barcelona's vice-president said that the Brazilian wants to return to the club, AFP reported. "What is correct, at the current time, what I have read, what I have heard, which seems exact, is that Neymar wants to come back to Barcelona," Jordi Cardoner said. Reuters
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Joao Felix - The young Portuguese has been linked to a host of Europe's top clubs after a productive season at Benfica. The club then confirmed on June 26 that Atletico Madrid had submitted a bid for 126m euros, which would trigger his release clause, and were 'analysing it'. Reuters
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Matthijs de Ligt - The Dutch defender is expected to leave Ajax this summer, and it appears Juventus are about to win the race. He is widely reported to have accepted a five-year contract with the Italian champions although PSG are said to still be interested. Getty Images
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Antoine Griezmann - the Atletico Madrid chief Miguel Angle Gil said previously he had known since March that the Frenchman was off to Barcelona this summer. However, on June 17, the Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu told radio station RAC1 the club hadn't spoken to Griezmann and would see how the market changes "in the next few days and weeks". Now the deal is expected to go through on July 1, but can Barca afford both Griezmann and Neymar? Reuters
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Gareth Bale - There's no takers yet for Real Madrid's unwanted star. His agent, Jonathan Barnett, said on June 18 that "a loan move is not going to happen" amid reports of a temporary switch to Bayern Munich. He told Sky Sports: "There's more chance of me winning at Ascot ... I don't think he wants to go out on loan. He's got a lovely life and home in Spain. I think it would take something exceptional for him to leave and loans are not on the menu." He added that Bale would fit in at Manchester United but a move there is "very unlikely". AFP
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Paul Pogba - confirmed while on a promotional tour in Asia that it "could be time for a new challenge" away from Manchester United. Real Madrid are the front-runners, while Juventus and PSG are other possibilities. United are yet to comment on their star midfielder's situation although there's reports of bumper new contract offer in the works. AP Photo
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Kylian Mbappe - The outstanding young player in world football has been linked with a move to a bigger stage than the French league. Real Madrid fans chanted his name during Eden Hazard's unveiling as a Real player, but PSG chairman Al Khelaifi told France Football on June 16 he's going nowhere. "Will he still be at PSG next year? I am not 100% sure but 200%," the Qatari was quoted as saying. AFP
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Philippe Coutinho - Currently playing for Brazil at the Copa America, Coutinho has been linked with a move away from Barcelona after an indifferent season. His departure could depend on whether Griezmann or Neymar are signed. Would make an ideal replacement for Eden Hazard at Chelsea but that is made complicated by the club's likely Fifa-imposed transfer ban. PSG and Manchester United have also been linked. Don't expect any movement until after the Copa America. AFP
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Christian Eriksen - like Paul Pogba, the Tottenham midfielder said he wants a "new challenge". However, now that Pogba wants out it could limit his options as the Dane is arguably the less attractive option although would be cheaper for buying clubs. AP Photo
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Neymar - Linked with a return to Barcelona throughout the summer. On June 27, Barcelona's vice-president said that the Brazilian wants to return to the club, AFP reported. "What is correct, at the current time, what I have read, what I have heard, which seems exact, is that Neymar wants to come back to Barcelona," Jordi Cardoner said. Reuters
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Joao Felix - The young Portuguese has been linked to a host of Europe's top clubs after a productive season at Benfica. The club then confirmed on June 26 that Atletico Madrid had submitted a bid for 126m euros, which would trigger his release clause, and were 'analysing it'. Reuters
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Matthijs de Ligt - The Dutch defender is expected to leave Ajax this summer, and it appears Juventus are about to win the race. He is widely reported to have accepted a five-year contract with the Italian champions although PSG are said to still be interested. Getty Images
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Antoine Griezmann - the Atletico Madrid chief Miguel Angle Gil said previously he had known since March that the Frenchman was off to Barcelona this summer. However, on June 17, the Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu told radio station RAC1 the club hadn't spoken to Griezmann and would see how the market changes "in the next few days and weeks". Now the deal is expected to go through on July 1, but can Barca afford both Griezmann and Neymar? Reuters
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Gareth Bale - There's no takers yet for Real Madrid's unwanted star. His agent, Jonathan Barnett, said on June 18 that "a loan move is not going to happen" amid reports of a temporary switch to Bayern Munich. He told Sky Sports: "There's more chance of me winning at Ascot ... I don't think he wants to go out on loan. He's got a lovely life and home in Spain. I think it would take something exceptional for him to leave and loans are not on the menu." He added that Bale would fit in at Manchester United but a move there is "very unlikely". AFP
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Paul Pogba - confirmed while on a promotional tour in Asia that it "could be time for a new challenge" away from Manchester United. Real Madrid are the front-runners, while Juventus and PSG are other possibilities. United are yet to comment on their star midfielder's situation although there's reports of bumper new contract offer in the works. AP Photo
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Kylian Mbappe - The outstanding young player in world football has been linked with a move to a bigger stage than the French league. Real Madrid fans chanted his name during Eden Hazard's unveiling as a Real player, but PSG chairman Al Khelaifi told France Football on June 16 he's going nowhere. "Will he still be at PSG next year? I am not 100% sure but 200%," the Qatari was quoted as saying. AFP
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Philippe Coutinho - Currently playing for Brazil at the Copa America, Coutinho has been linked with a move away from Barcelona after an indifferent season. His departure could depend on whether Griezmann or Neymar are signed. Would make an ideal replacement for Eden Hazard at Chelsea but that is made complicated by the club's likely Fifa-imposed transfer ban. PSG and Manchester United have also been linked. Don't expect any movement until after the Copa America. AFP
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Christian Eriksen - like Paul Pogba, the Tottenham midfielder said he wants a "new challenge". However, now that Pogba wants out it could limit his options as the Dane is arguably the less attractive option although would be cheaper for buying clubs. AP Photo
Transfer latest: Neymar 'wants Barcelona return', Benfica 'analysing' Joao Felix bid
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