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Despite the sale of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for €95m (£81.5m) earlier this month Manchester City are unlikely to replace the forward or do any other business before the summer window closes on Friday at 11pm, though the usual caveat of never say never remains, is the understanding of this correspondent.
Across town, Manchester United have no cash left once the expected €50m (£42.3m) plus €10m buy of Manuel Ugarte is completed (which may occur on Thursday) but if Jadon Sancho departs on a permanent deal – the player’s preference is Chelsea though Juventus are still keen – there may be finance to consider acquiring Raheem Sterling from the west London club.
