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Tom Sheen, James Orr, Simon Rice

Live transfer news - Friday 7 August

David De Gea in pre-season action for United (GETTY IMAGES)

Welcome to our live coverage of the transfer window, bringing you all the latest stories, best rumours and breaking news as it happens.

● Arsene Wenger has said he does not need to sign Karim Benzema and has enough strikers

● David De Gea will not play against Spurs, hinting he is on his way to Real Madrid

● Confusion reigns over the Pedro deal with conflicting reports in England and Spain

● Sergio Ramos has still not agreed a new contract

● Emmanuel Adebayor is no longer joining Aston Villa

● Diego Godin has said no to Manchester City - but Kevin De Bruyne is still on the cards

● Roberto Martinez has blasted John Terry for his 'illegal approach' for John Stones

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United given boost as Ramos is still to sign new deal
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Friedel believes Lloris will stay at Spurs
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