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

Paul Pogba’s proposed move to Manchester United could be completed before Sunday’s Community Shield, with the France international set to earn £275,000 per week at Old Trafford. (Various newspapers)

Sunderland and Everton are ready to do battle for the signature of £30million-rated Liverpool striker Christian Benteke. (Daily Mirror)

Belgium forward Benteke is prepared to leave Anfield on loan in order to kick-start his stalled career. (Daily Mail)​

The Reds are set to launch a £20m bid for 26-year-old Germany international Jonas Hector from Koln. (The Sun)

Arsene Wenger has been told by Arsenal he can have whatever transfer funds it takes to secure main targets Alexandre Lacazette and Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi this summer. (The Times)

David Moyes is also hoping to bring in Benfica winger Eduardo Salvio. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Germany international Julian Draxler, who recently revealed he is keen to leave Wolfsburg this summer, will cost Arsenal over £50million this summer. (Daily Star)

Manchester City have been put on red alert after Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen demanded talks with the club over his future. (The Sun)

Antonio Conte has hinted that Chelsea are on the verge of a club-record deal for ex-striker Romelu Lukaku. The new Blues boss also insists Diego Costa will remain at Stamford Bridge. (London Evening Standard)