The end of another day means one less for the clubs around the world to seal the transfers that they hope will galvanise their teams ahead of the new season. Today has once again been busy, with statements released in regards to the future of star names and other interesting updates. Here, we take a look at five of the biggest stories that have broken over the last 24 hours.

The end is nigh for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid following Zinedine Zidane's comments. The Wales international should be on the move this summer but not in a loan deal, according to his agent. The 30-year-old's representative Jonathan Barnett told Sky Sports (Sky Sports Transfer Blog, 23/07, 10.48), "Gareth is one of the best players on the planet. I can guarantee you he will not be going on loan to any club". The former Tottenham winger has been linked with a record-breaking move to China.

Up until now, the highest fee Newcastle United have ever paid for a player is roughly around £20m, but they have now broken that. Hoffenheim's Joelinton has just joined the Magpies in a £40m deal, becoming the first signing of Steve Bruce's reign.

With Federico Pastorello, Romelu Lukaku's agent, confirming that the Belgium international wants a move away from Old Trafford this summer, a switch has looked likely. Internazionale have been the main side linked with 26-year-old but, after having their recent bid of £53.9m turned down by the Red Devils, the Serie A outfit have decided to distance themselves from a further approach. According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, the Nerazzurri are to reignite their interest in Edin Dzeko. They will also look to bring in Lille's Rafael Leao, the report adds.

So far this summer, Manchester City have signed Rodri from Atletico Madrid and have brought left-back Angelino back to the Etihad. And, according to Sky Sports, there may soon be a new arrival at the Premier League champions. They are reporting that the Citizens are in talks with Argentinian club Velez Sarsfield in regards to 18-year-old Thiago Almada. The midfielder is understood to have a £16m release clause in his contract and has two years left on his current deal.

Manchester United have so far signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Dan James this summer but, with the amount of names they have been linked with, it was always unlikely that they would be the only new players to arrive at Old Trafford before the start of next season. According to La Repubblica, they will be joined by Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Italian outlet is reporting that the two clubs have agreed a fee of €75m (£67.2m) for the Serbia international, plus bonuses. The 24-year-old is expected to sign a five-year contract with the Red Devils.