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Transfer news LIVE: Thiago Silva edges closer to Chelsea move and Paul Pogba looks set to stay at Manchester United and sign new contract

Premier League clubs now know who they are preparing for on the opening day of the 2020-21 season with the fixture list released last week.

But one other key aspect of preparations for the new campaign is ongoing: the rebuilding of squads.

The transfer window is open until October 5 - although a domestic-only one will stretch until October 16 - and there are plenty of exciting deals being thrashed out all over the country and continent.

Here, Sportsmail's ALEC FENN will bring you the latest deals, news and gossip.

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