Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes really got the ball rolling on Thursday after flying into Turin to thrash out a transfer away from Juventus for his client.
Following a chat with Pep Guardiola, Ronaldo has now reportedly agreed on terms with Manchester City.
The Citizens are hoping to pay as little as possible for the Portuguese and have reportedly offered Raheem Sterling in a swap deal.
Juventus would rather take Gabriel Jesus to Italy, or make around £25million for Ronaldo, than sign Sterling.
Ronaldo is set to make £500,000 per week when he signs for City, which would make him the club's top earner by some margain.
Elsewhere, and not to be outdone, Real Madrid have made a second bid for Kylian Mbappe.
Real's first of £140million was quickly rejected by PSG, but Los Blancos have come back with an improved offer of £145million.
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07:59Jake Polden
Camavinga and Tchouameni on radar for United
While Manchester United are keeping tabs on Declan Rice and Yves Bissouma, they have also stepped up their pursuit of Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga after cooling their interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul.
That's according to transfer expert Duncan Castles, who told Reach PLC's The Transfer Window podcast : "United are looking at other individuals [to Saul].
"I'm told that they have accelerated their interest in Eduardo Camavinga over the last week."
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are also in talks with Monaco over a deal for 21-year-old Aurelien Tchouameni.
Castles added: "As we told you a couple of weeks ago, they have had contact with Aurelien Tchouameni's representatives at AS Monaco to find out what it would cost to bring him there."
Tchouameni was voted Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year last season by his fellow professionals in the French top flight.
06:43Jake Polden
Solskjaer keen to add a midfielder to United's ranks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played down Manchester United's chances of making more signings during an interview with Norwegian outlet VG earlier this week.
"I don't think much is going to happen," said the Manchester United boss. "If something happens, it is a bonus. You never know what happens in the world of football.
"But we've had a very good window. I am happy with what we've done."
Despite his comments, The Independent claims Solskjaer is pushing for that "bonus" signing after all, with a central midfielder his priority.
Declan Rice is said to be his preferred target and Solskjaer reportedly believes signing the West Ham vice-captain would turn his team into contenders for the Premier League title.
But Rice, 22, is valued at a minimum of £100million by the Irons, meaning Solskjaer has also sounded out Brighton star Yves Bissouma as an alternative target.
While Bissouma, 24, has started the season strongly for the Seagulls, he is viewed as a more creative, box-to-box midfielder, which may not satisfy Solskjaer's desire to sign a No. 6.
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06:42Jake Polden
Harry Kane eyes fresh Spurs terms
Harry Kane is looking to move on from the disappointment of failing to get his move to City this summer by demanding a bumper new deal, according to The Evening Standard.
The Tottenham striker was left frustrated by chairman Daniel Levy - with the notoriously tough negotiator refusing to sanction Kane's Spurs exit.
Kane has begrudgingly conceded defeat in his bid to join City for now, but it's a situation that could spark back into life next summer.
However, the report states that Kane now wants a mammoth £400,000 a week deal to recognise his worth after Levy's huge £160m price tag.
It remains to be seen if this latest development is just another twist in the tale, or whether this could kill off City's interest in the England skipper for good.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur warms up before the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on August 22, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
06:41Jake Polden
Cristiano Ronaldo to Man City a 'done deal'
It appears as though Man City have rebounded from their Harry Kane rejection quickly - as they stand on the brink of one of the summer's most shocking deals.
City were the only team interested in bringing Ronaldo back to the Premier League.
The Portuguese star is said to be desperate for an escape route from Juventus - and it looks like that has played right into City's hands.
UDINE, ITALY - AUGUST 22: Juventus player Cristiano Ronaldo during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio v Juventus at Dacia Arena on August 22, 2021 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)