There’s nothing quite like a good transfer story to get the anticipation going – and thankfully, today we have a lot of those.
Huge money moves, big name transfers and even a Pokemon Go style signing announcement. Will your club catch them all? Only time will tell.
Until then, here are today’s top stories…
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Top Stories
- Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers could be set to part ways with three of his first team players. Nir Bitton, Stefan Johansen and Tom Rogic could all be allowed to leave the club this summer. (Daily Record)
- Scotland star Ross McCormack is poised for a £12million move to Norwich. The former Rangers man has been in good form for Fulham. (Various)
- Helsingborgs’ Jordan Larsson, 19 – son of former Celtic striker Henrik – has mocked speculation linking him with Rangers. (Daily Record)
- Ex-dons Keeper Scott Brown, who had been in and out of the starting lineup at Pittodrie in the past two seasons, has today signed a deal at Wycombe Wanderers. (BBC)
- Hibs boss Neil Lennon has said he is hopeful of landing Celtic midfielder Liam Henderson on a permanent deal. (Daily Record)
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Done Deals
- Gonzalo Higuain has moved from Napoli to Juventus in a huge £75.3million deal.
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South of the Border
- Paul Pogba’s agent has cancelled a medical ahead of his client £100million move to Manchester United, according to reports in Spain. The move comes as Real Madrid supposedly enter the fray to sign the Frenchman. (Various)
- Bristol City are primed to bring ex-Celtic defender Adam Matthews back to Ashton Gate. Matthews moved to Sunderland from Celtic last summer for a reported £2million but has struggled to make an impact. (Various)
- The sale of Pittodrie could raise as much as £18million. The money would generate almost half the amount required to build Aberdeen
- Liverpool have had a £33million offer rejected for Euro 2016 winner Joao Mario. Mario currently plays his football for Sporting Lisbon. (Daily Mail)
- Manchester City hope to sign Schalke winger Leroy Sane, 20, and 19-year-old Palmeiras forward Gabriel Jesus for a combined outlay of more than £60m. (Daily Telegraph)
- Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have dismissed rumours linking striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27, with a move to the Manchester side. (Bild)
- Chelsea have warned Juventus that they have no intention of selling 27-year-old defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic. (Daily Telegraph)
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And Finally…
Indian Super League side FC Pune City have announced the signing of former Arsenal midfielder Andre Bikey as if he is a character from mobile game craze Pokemon Go.
A fierce competitor with a hard-working attitude. Welcome Andre Bikey. #KarPunekar pic.twitter.com/OehL9V9h6t
— FC Pune City (@FCPuneCity) July 26, 2016
