Transfer rumours and paper review – Tuesday, July 18: Chelsea ditch Morata pursuit, Sanchez to PSG still on and Man United to miss out on Dier?

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Published: 8:14, 18 Jul 2017
Updated: 8:52, 18 Jul 2017

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Chelsea's search for a striker looks set to hit more problems, with reports claiming they are ready to pull the plug on their £63million pursuit of Alvaro Morata. AC Milan as now frontrunners for his signature. (Daily Star)

The Blues have also had an £88million offer rejected for the Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. (Tuttosport)

The Premier League champions are reported to have "serious and strong interest" in Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. (Sky Sports)

Arsenal have been tipped to swap Alexis Sanchez for ‘one of the world's best players’. (The Sun)

Meanwhile, reports in France claim Sanchez’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain remains a track for this summer. (Le Parisien)

The Gunners will try to offload a number of fringe players before deciding whether to smash their transfer record for the second time this summer with a move for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City have had a £2.6million bid rejected for Napoli's former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool appear a step close to signing Hull City left-back Andy Robertson in an £8million deal after the 23-year-old reportedly left a Tigers training camp. (Liverpool Echo)?

Manchester United are hoping to tie up a £44million deal for Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic in time for the Croatian midfielder to join up with United for their tour of the United States. (Daily Telegraph)

It appears the Red Devils will miss out on Tottenham's Eric Dier, but Mourinho could be ready to launch one last-ditch attempt to land the England international with a £60million offer. (Daily Mirror)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set for a return to Old Trafford when he is fit, after enrolling his sons into their youth academy. (The Sun)

NO club is prepared to meet Neymar’s £195million release clause, despite speculation linking him with a move away from Barcelona. (Daily Mail)

Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez is ready to take a pay cut to join Roma, with the Serie A side set to make a second bid for the 26-year-old. (Leicester Mercury)?

Crystal Palace have offered about £16million for Arsenal defender Calum Chambers. (Daily Telegraph)

Crystal Palace are trying to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack WIlshere on loan. (The Sun)

The Eagles are also closing in on the £8million signing of Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald. (London Evening Standard)

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