Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada said on a podcast that the club will follow last summer's transfer template this window, stressing that club plans come first and refusing to be led by agents and the market.
Mourinho has set his sights on Manchester United target Fernandes, while a West Ham midfielder could emerge as the focal point of a tug-of-war between Real Madrid and the Red Devils.
Florentino Perez stoked his re-election campaign with a teaser about a Real Madrid record transfer bid, with The Telegraph identifying Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as the real target.
Reports suggest Manchester United would make an exceptional move to sign Brentford striker Igor Thiago, while also advancing a deal for Ederson and strengthening several areas of the squad.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez confirmed on Thursday that the club will submit a record offer of at least €150 million, announced recruitment moves for Konaté, Mourinho and Dumfries, and denied Haaland transfer rumors.
Senior figures at Manchester City say Pep Guardiola often considered stepping down during difficult spells before ultimately leaving the Etihad; after summer reinforcements, the club are targeting a strong resurgence.
Twenty years into their ownership, the Glazer family is holding internal talks on selling part or all of their Manchester United stake; with Michael Carrick guiding the side to a third-place finish and a return to the Champions League, the stock rose 7% in after-hours trading.
Liverpool have made progress on terms for Diomande and contacted RB Leipzig, while a free-agent return for Fekash is also advancing.
Manchester City's chairman said Guardiola had threatened to quit many times during low spells; this season both sides tacitly agreed not to persuade him to stay, bringing down the curtain on a decade of Premier League dominance.
Leão has personally confirmed he will leave Milan. Italian media report Arsenal have been recommended, while Manchester United remain at an early scouting stage.
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