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Here are the top transfer-related stories in Friday’s newspapers…

Everton offered Romelu Lukaku a whopping £135,000 a week to stay at the club amid interest from former club Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)

The Toffees are ready to spend even more money to bring Wolfsburg’s Julian Draxler to the club, with reports claiming they have made an approach and are willing to match the German midfielder’s £63million release clause. (The Independent)

Paul Pogba’s record-breaking move to Manchester United is apparently complete, and will be announced when the 23-year-old France and Juventus midfielder returns from holiday. (Manchester Evening News)

Real Madrid could thwart Manchester City’s transfer plans by lining up a £55.1m bid for Bayern Munich midfielder David Alaba. Pepe Guardiola is keen on a reunion with the Austrian at the Etihad Stadium. (AS)

Dutch champions Ajax are reportedly interested in taking Italian striker Mario Balotelli off Liverpool’s hands this summer after a disappointing two-year spell. (Daily Mail)

Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp will not allow 29-year-old midfielder Lucas Leiva to leave Anfield until he has secured defensive cover for his injury-depleted backline. (Liverpool Echo)

Arsenal are considering a bid for West Brom’s former Man United defender Jonny Evans, 28, to ease their injury crisis at the back. (Daily Mail)

Harry Maguire will hand a transfer request in at Hull in order to force through a £5million move to Middlesbrough. (Daily Mail)

Kasper Schmeichel is the latest player to commit to reigning Premier League champions Leicester City, with the goalkeeper agreeing a new five-year deal with the club. (ESPN)