The highlights from the first day of July:
-Mbappe is no longer a Monaco player ... at least on Twitter: He has removed the part stating that he is a "Monaco player" from his Twitter profile, arousing suspicion.
-Buffon's advice to Donnarumma: The veteran goalkeeper has spoken to the 18-year-old player to advise him about his future and to tell him to do what makes him happy. More on Buffon's discussion with Donnarumma here.
-Pepe is now on his way to Turkey: From Madrid to Milan to Paris and now to Istanbul. It has been a complicated business trying to work out where Pepe will play next season it now seems he is destined for Besiktas, despite passing a PSG medical. The latest details here.
-Mathieu goes on trial: Jeremy Mathieu could play for Sporting CP next season, if he passes a trial. He will work with the Lisbon club during his holiday.
-Could Chicharito return to England? Bild have reported that West Ham could make an offer for Javier Hernandez, who will cost 18 million euros.