By the end of next week, some major Premier League players could complete moves in the transfer window.
Arsenal have just broken the British transfer record by signing Declan Rice, while also adding defender Jurrien Timber to their ranks.
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Rice is finally an Arsenal player, but their could be plenty more high-profile moves over the next few days
Tottenham face their biggest decision for years and Manchester United could begin a new era as their transfer window opens up.
At Liverpool, Saudi money could flood Anfield with two players heavily linked with moves.
And the future of absent Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has taken new turns.
So what’s the latest transfer talk with big deals on the horizon? talkSPORT.com takes a look.
Harry Kane Riddle
Tottenham boss Daniel Levy met a Bayern delegation this week, while interest from the German giants in Harry Kane is excruciatingly high.
Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeness says the England international has ‘clearly signalled’ his intention to leave, but Kane has given little away over what he wants to do – does he want to leave his boyhood club for a move abroad?
It is a decision that will certainly be considered, while Spurs are not interested in the £70m transfer offer from Bayern.
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Kane is a target for Bayern Munich
Kane is just 48 goals away from breaking Alan Shearer’s record for most Premier League goals – presumably he could reach that number after two more seasons.
At 29, the striker is running out of years to make a decision on a career that has yet to see him lift a trophy despite his incredible goals.
And Tottenham are trying everything they can to tie Kane down to a new contract, which expires in a year.
The ball is firmly in Kane’s court – but what does he want with it?
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Kane’s future is still very much up in the air
Saudi calls on Liverpool
Jordan Henderson has a big decision to make on whether to take the money and reunite with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia.
The Liverpool captain has an offer worth £700,000-a-week, almost four times his current wages.
However, the midfielder is receiving backlash from LGBTQ+ groups for potentially taking the money from a country where it is illegal to be gay, especially after supporting the Rainbow Laces campaign so avidly over the years.
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Henderson could be heading to the Middle East
But he may not be the only one willing to move to the Gulf state, with Al Ittihad bidding £40million for Fabinho, who has been left out of their traveling squad for a friendly with Karlsruher on Wednesday.
However, the Reds may fear losing two of their most senior midfielders, both of whom can play in defensive midfield – a position they are not well-stocked with having already said goodbye to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner .
That would require Liverpool to dip into the transfer window to find arguably more than one replacement with Romeo Lavia among those on their wish list.
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Fabinho is ready to go to Saudi Arabia
The Andre Onana era at Old Trafford
Manchester United are finally closing in on the signing of Andre Onana, who has stepped up following the departure of David de Gea.
The Cameroon international is on the brink of joining the Red Devils in a deal that could be worth up to £47m, making him the second signing at the club this summer.
Having already signed Mason Mount for £55m, Erik ten Hag’s summer spending so far would be over £100m. – but the big arrival is still coming.
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Onana and Ten Hag know each other well from Ajax
A striker has always been a priority at United, but they may have to offload some players to bolster their money to capture their main target.
Atalanta are demanding a whopping £85m for Rasmus Hojlund, while Ten Hag are looking to sell players including Fred, Dean Henderson, Anthony Elanga and Harry Maguire to fill the piggy bank.
West Ham to use?
Now that Rice’s future has been sealed, the Hammers will want some cash burning a hole in their pocket.
The mega-money fee coming in will help them improve in several positions ahead of the new season, with three stars emerging as persons of interest.
West Ham have not come close to bidding for Harry Maguire yet, but he has been tipped for a transfer by Tony Cascarino.
He told the Weekend Sports Breakfast: “Chris Smalling left and went to Roma and West Ham would be a good move for Harry if it happened.
“Chris Smalling has done brilliantly and has had some fantastic seasons in Italy. Harry wanted to get his confidence back and it’s important to have a manager who chooses you.”
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Maguire has made 175 appearances for United across all competitions so far, but his time at the club may be coming to an end
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While Palhinha could serve as a direct replacement for Rice
As for a direct replacement for Rice, talkSPORT understands the Hammers have opened talks with Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.
Meanwhile, the Hammers also look set to be in for Harvey Barnes, but will face stiff competition from Newcastle.
The Magpies are looking to sell Allan Saint-Maximin to Al Ahli as they attempt to finance a deal for the Leicester City star.