The transfer window is wide open and there is no shortage of speculation.

Agents and journalists are all making claims as managers attempt to get business done ahead of the new season, which is rapidly approaching.

However, hints and suggestions aren't just being made in the traditional terms this summer as more and more footballers become active on social media.

Instagram and Twitter are both hotbeds for speculation with players 'dropping hints' and fans attempting to read things that probably aren't there.

Here are 10 times Premier League targets got pulses racing this transfer window.

Ivan Perisic to Man United?

The Inter Milan star could be on his way to the Premier League (
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FC Internazionale)

The Red Devils target recently teased fans by snapping himself while preparing to board a plane along with the caption "destination unknown".

He also liked a video on Paul Pogba's Instagram page - where the Frenchman told Romelu Lukaku he would "see him in training".

He then followed Lukaku and liked a whole host of Pogba's snaps, perhaps hinting to United to part with the €30million it will take to sign him?

Naby Keita to Liverpool?

Coming to an Anfield near you? (
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Eagle-eyed Reds fans recently noticed the Guinean 'liked' a picture of him mocked up in a Liverpool shirt, suggesting he supports the idea of this being a possibility.

Of course, he could just be acknowledging the effort someone has gone to to suggest he will soon be a Liverpool player.

But the intention alone definitely got Reds supporters talking.

Kylian Mbappe to Arsenal?

The most in-demand forward in the world? (
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AFP)

The teenager has been linked with everyone this transfer window, but initially it seemed the Gunners were at the front of the pack to seal his signature.

It came as little surprise then that when the France international 'liked' a picture of Alexis Sanchez on Instagram, Arsenal fans got a little excited.

The Gunners since signed Alexandre Lacazette however on a £52million deal, and for now at least, have seemingly cooled their interest in the Monaco forward.

Radja Nainggolan to Chelsea?

Could Radja Nainggolan be on his way to Chelsea? (
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Getty Images Europe)

When Roma's Kevin Strootman took to Instagram to wish Antonio Rudiger all the best ahead of his move to Chelsea, he probably didn't expect to see a response from Nainggolan.

And we'd guess he definitely didn't expect to see the response he got from the Belgian to his comment: "Ps. I hope that this will be the last goodbye of this summer."

"I don't know," responded Nainggolan, along with three smiley face emoticons, and well, what are Chelsea fans supposed to interpret from that?

Benjamin Mendy to Man City?

Benjamin Mendy to the Premier League? (
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AFP)

The 22-year-old recently hinted he is weighing up a £40million move to the Premier League with a curious Instagram post.

Alongside a picture of him wearing a pair of Union Jack shorts, the defender posted the caption: "See you soon", which could be interpreted as an indication he will leave France.

Well, at least that's what Man City fans - who are hoping he follows his former Monaco teammate Bernado Silva to the Etihad - thought.

Tiemoue Bakayoko to Man United?

Tiemoue Bakayoko impressed last season (
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AFP/Getty Images)

The Monaco midfielder appeared to drop a hint he would be keen on a transfer to Manchester United this week - but quickly deleted his post.

The post appeared on Twitter, where it was picked up on by United fans, and saw the Frenchman responding to some transfer gossip.

The story he was apparently reacting to suggested he could soon be the Red Devils' latest recruit, to which he replied: "Yes, this".

Kylian Mbappe to Man United?

Everyone wants to sign the Frenchman (
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AFP/Getty Images)

The French starlet apparently enjoyed Manchester United's Europa League success last season, at least that's what fans on social media thought.

The teenager liked an Instagram post from Marcus Rashford celebrating the fact the Red Devils had made it all the way to the final.

And well, excited supporters were convinced the friendship between the pair could help with a potential deal - well, it worked with Romelu Lukaku.

Thomas Lemar to Tottenham?

To Tottenham or Arsenal? (
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Reuters)

The Frenchman's Monaco teammate Djibril Sidibe got this rumour circulating, as opposed to Lemar himself.

The 21-year-old, who is a target for both Arsenal and Tottenham, was mocked up in a Spurs shirt by an optimistic fan on social media.

And well, the Monaco defender couldn't help but giving the Instagram post a 'like', much to the delight of Tottenham fans hoping to beat their rivals to a deal.

Javier Hernandez Man United?

Could Javier Hernandez go back to Man United? (
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Getty Images)

The Mexican forward recently dropped a sneaky hint he would perhaps like to re-sign for Manchester United - delighting Red Devils supporters.

While on Twitter, Hernandez chose to 'like' a post from Architects' Samuel David Carter calling for the Old Trafford club to resign the 'Little Pea'.

You can't drop a bigger hint than that, can you?

Alvaro Morata to Man United?

The one that got away (
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Getty Images Europe)

The Real Madrid forward got Red Devils fans talking a little while ago when he changed his Instagram picture on social media.

Not only did he remove the image of him in a Real shirt however, he also deleted his bio, which stated he was contracted to Los Blancos.

Unfortunately for the Spaniard though, a potential deal to Man United appears to be dead in the water now following Lukaku's signing.

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