Manchester United and Manchester City kick off the new season this afternoon when the local rivals clash for the Community Shield at Wembley.
But, in the background, both clubs are reportedly among those across the Premier League working to strengthen their squads before the August 30 summer transfer deadline.
United are looking to address multiple areas, including full-back, centre-back and central midfield, while Pep Guardiola has confirmed that City could yet be active.
Arsenal and Liverpool are both pursuing fresh blood in midfield, with Real Sociedad duo Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi their priority targets, respectively.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are closing in on a £54million deal to sign Wolves winger Pedro Neto, who would be Enzo Maresca's ninth addition of the summer.
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DONE DEAL! Dominic Solanke joins Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly completed the signing of AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.
According to The Athletic, Solanke signed a five-year contract at Spurs overnight after completing his medical on Friday.
The 26-year-old's £65million fee is a record sale for Bournemouth and record signing for Tottenham.
Official confirmation is expected today.
Pedro Neto set for Chelsea medical
Wolves winger Pedro Neto will have a medical at Chelsea ahead of completing a £54million transfer in the coming days.
According to multiple reports, Chelsea have struck a deal with Wolves after seeing two previous bids rejected.
They first offered David Datro Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah as part of a player-plus-cash deal before tabling a straight cash bid.
Neto's arrival will send Enzo Maresca's summer spending over £200m and add to his huge squad.
Man Utd in talks for Mario Hermoso
Manchester United are reportedly in talks over signing former Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso on a free transfer this summer.
According to El Sevillista, in a report backed up by Fabrizio Romano, United have initiated contact with Hermoso.
The 29-year-old reportedly wants a £5.1million annual salary, with talks underway over a potential three-year contract.
He can cover at centre-back and left-back and represents a high-value option that would allow United to commit more of their budget elsewhere.
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