In football, a lot of transfers simply happen like magic on deadline day...
Watch out as the news trickles in...That player your club may have been coveting for months now may just happen!!
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The top transfer this season undoubtedly is FcBarcelona, with the Coutinho move the most talked about sports gist so long as this transfer window is concerned.
Nothing concrete yet, but don't fold your arms just yet, Coutinho might be a Barca player before today ends...
source: Barcablaugranes.

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Barcelona have opened talks with Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, according toAS.The Blaugrana are still hopeful of signing Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho, but they have now identified Mahrez as an alternative.The Algeria international is likely to cost around €50 million after Roma had a series of bids rejected for the Foxes star.
source: goal.com

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Wolfsburg are expected to complete the loan signing ofLiverpoolforward Divock Origi on transfer deadline day.Origi, 22, has managed just nine minutes of first-team football this season with Daniel Sturridge and Dominic Solanke now Jurgen Klopp's preferred options in reserve behind the first-team trio of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
source: Ibtimes.

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Riyad Mahrez has been given permission to leave the Algeria squad and return to Europe to “formalise his transfer to his new club”, the Algerian Football Federation has announced.Leicester winger Mahrez has expressed a desire to leave the King Power Stadium and has been linked with a host of clubs over the summer, with Roma having already had three bids rejected for the 26-year-old, the third being £32million.The likes of Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are also reported to be interested in Mahrez, who was PFA Player of the Year in 2016 after playing a key role in Leicester’s shock Premier League title win that season.Mahrez has been with the Algeria squad preparing for their upcoming World Cup qualifying double-header with Zambia, but the FAF has given him the green light to resolve his club future before the transfer deadline.A statement on www.faf.dz read: “Leicester City’s Algerian international Riyad Mahrez, who is currently with the national team in Sidi Moussa to prepare for the double confrontation against Zambia for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers,was authorised by the national coach Lucas Alcaraz and the Algerian Football Federation to make an express trip to Europe to formalise on Thursday his transfer to his new club.“The national team will fly without him on Thursday morning to Lusaka to face Zambia on Saturday.”Mahrez has played all three of Leicester’s Premier League fixtures this season.
source:http://www.teamtalk.com/news/mahrez-given-permission-to-return-to-europe-to-complete-move

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Neymar's sale was the biggest unplanned shock FcBarcelona never wanted, leaving them vulnerable and willing to pay hefty pays for players that actually cost less.

Barcelona bid €160m for Dybala
By Football Italia staffJuventus turned down a €160m Barcelona offer for Paulo Dybala, according to the Corriere dello Sport.It’s transfer deadline day and the Blaugrana have still not adequately replaced Neymar following his €222m move to Paris Saint-Germain.Liverpool are still holding firm for Philippe Coutinho and Juve are doing the same for Dybala.Some Spanish papers have suggested over the last 24 hours that La Joya was the target for a last-minute swoop.The Corriere dello Sport has quantified it in terms of €160m, although other sources point to €115m cash plus €45m in bonuses.Juve paid just €40m to sign him from Palermo two years ago and the Argentina international has gone from strength to strength.This season he was granted the iconic Number 10 jersey and scored four goals in two Serie A games so far this term.He contributed 19 goals and nine assists in 48 competitive matches for Juventus in 2016-17.Dybala will be part of a new trident attack for Argentina in this week's World Cup qualifiers, partnering Lionel Messi and Inter's Mauro Icardi.
source: http://www.football-italia.net/109104/barcelona-bid-%E2%82%AC160m-dybala

FELLAINI SET FOR MAN UTD EXIT
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini could be set to leave Old Trafford with Fenerbahce looking to sign the Belgium international next summer, according to the Sun. Fellaini is seen as a key part of the United squad by manager Jose Mourinho, and the Super Lig club are prepared to wait 12 months to secure a transfer. The 29-year-old was linked with Juventus earlier inthe summer but a move did not materialise.
source: goal.com
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AURIER FAVOURS UTD OVER SPURS

Paris Saint-Germain defender Serge Aurier would prefer to join Manchester United over Tottenham, according to SFR Sport. Spurs were reported to have agreed a £23 million deal for the full-back, but no agreement has been pushed through as yet.
source: goal.com
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MAN UTD LODGE €100M BALE BID
Manchester United have tabled a €100 million (£92m) bid for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, according to Don Balon. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the Wales international for some time and have made one last effort to lure him back to the Premier League before the summer transfer deadline.

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Nani arrives in Rome to seal Lazio move
Aug 31, 2017 08:01:02
Nani has arrived in Rome ahead of completing a move to Lazio from Valencia. The Serie A side have posted a video of the Portugal international, apparently at the airport, on their social media accounts before he completes a move that is expected to cost them €15 million..@luisnaniis here!pic.twitter.com/65n8feAXfX— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio)August 31, 2017
More to follow...
source: goal.com

DIEGO COSTA

Diego Costa's protracted exit from Chelsea sees the Spain international in exile in his native Brazil, refusing to set foot in London again. The striker is dead set on a return to Atletico Madrid and has been highly critical of his perceived treatment by Antonio Conte and the Blues. While Costa is angling for a move to Atletico, he has plenty of admirers across Europe, with AC Milan among the list of suitors and Everton have also emerged as a possible - temporary - destination. The latest, however, is that there remains no deal in place with Atleti, with the transfer set to go right to the wire as the Blues hold out in an attempt to receive their valuation of the player.

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KYLIAN MBAPPE

After a sensational breakthrough season last year, Kylian Mbappe has earned plenty of admirers and he looks likely to leave Monaco in the coming days. Paris Saint-Germain are among the frontrunners for Mbappe's signature, with a number of the capital club's players talking up the notion of a move, but the 18-year-old is also on the radar of a clutch of top European clubs. Manchester City are keen and Zinedine Zidane made no secret of his desire to bring his compatriot to the Santiago Bernabeu. However, France boss Didier Deschamps has let slip that the teenager will move to another Ligue 1 club.

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ALEXIS SANCHEZ
Alexis Sanchez looks destined to leave Arsenal and, if he does not make his exit during this transfer window, the Chile international could potentially depart on a free transfer at the end of the season. Sanchez has been linked with Bayern Munich, with Carlo Ancelotti admitting that he is a fan of the 28-year-old, but Manchester City appear to be a more likely destination for the former Barcelona forward. Arsene Wenger has stressed that Sanchez is happy to remain with the Gunners, with the club having now rejected City's £50 million offer for their star man.

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THOMAS LEMAR
Monaco have been forced to deal with an exodus this summer, with the likes of Benjamin Mendy, Bernardo Silva and Tiemoue Bakayoko all leaving the club for the Premier League. And the upheaval has not concluded either, with speculation still swirling around a number of their stars. Thomas Lemar has been heavily linked with Arsenal and Manchester United, but Liverpool are closer to completing the signing. The Gunners had a €35m bid rejected, and the Reds have doubled that offer. Indeed, with Arsene Wenger conceding that his club's pursuit of the 21-year-old is over, the Reds are well primed to secure his services and will continue to push hard to bring him in.

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DANNY DRINKWATER
Chelsea are attempting to defend their Premier League crown without two players who played key roles in winning the title, with Nemanja Matic joining Manchester United and Diego Costa on the verge of a move to Atletico Madrid. The Blues have already added reinforcements in the form of the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Alvaro Morata and Tiemoue Bakayoko, but Antonio Conte is eyeing up more additions as he looks to defend the title. Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater is one of those potential recruits and a move could be completed ahead of the closure of the transfer window.

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JONNY EVANS
Pep Guardiola has already added Kyle Walker, Danilo and Benjamin Mendy to his Manchester City squad, but the Catalan is still keen to bring in more defensive reinforcements. West Brom captain - and former Manchester United defender - Jonny Evans is one particular target and, while the Baggies have rejected a bid from City for the 29-year-old, a move could yet materialise. Tony Pulishas indicated that Evans is likely to stay at The Hawthorns and it remains to be seen whether the top brass at the Etihad are willing to sanction a bigger bid for the Northern Ireland international, but there is enough time for a deal to be struck that works for all parties.
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VIRGIL VAN DIJK
Liverpool's pursuit of Virgil van Dijk has resulted in a stand-off between the Dutch defender and his club Southampton, but a transfer could possibly occur before the summer transfer window shuts. The Netherlands international has been vocal about his unhappiness with the manner in which the Saints have dealt with the proposed move, handing in a transfer request, but his new boss Mauricio Pellegrino says that he expects the 26-year-old to stay at St Mary's. Jurgen Klopp is also dealing with a want-away player in Philippe Coutinho, so he can perhaps sympathise with Southampton's position, but the Reds have not given up all hope of coaxing Van Dijk away from the Saints.

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ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN

Liverpool have agreed a fee of £35 million with Arsenal for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Goal understands.The England international has rejected Chelsea to secure a move to Anfield, and he is now expected to undergo a medical at St George's Park ahead of finalising a five-year deal with the Reds. The Blues had reached a £40m deal with the Gunners on Monday for the 24-year-old, but Oxlade-Chamberlain delayed his medical with Chelsea before expressing his desire to join Jurgen Klopp'smen instead.

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Mahrez lands in Barcelona ahead of Camp Nou move
Algeria international has temporarily left his national team and touched down in Spain to finalise a move away from LeicesterRiyad Mahrez has landed in Barcelona as a move to the Blaugrana draws closer,Goal understands.The Leicester City star was granted leave from international duty with Algeria on Wednesday, and it appears his destination will be Camp Nou. After landing Ousmane Dembele, Barca have zeroed in on 26-year-old Mahrez to continue to bolster the club's ranks following the €222m departure of Neymar to PSG. Barca have made several bids for Philippe Coutinho but with Liverpool remaining firm that the Brazilian won't be sold, the Catalans have turned their attention to a different Premier League star. Mahrez has declared his intent to depart the 2015-16 Premier League champions, but the Foxes have turned down three bids from Roma – the last of which was worth €40m.But it appears the 2016 PFA Player of the Year will get his move away from the King Power on deadline day, and he'll be joining Lionel Messi and Co. at Camp Nou.
source: goal. com
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Liverpool complete £35m signing of Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal

The 24-year-old becomes the fifth signing this summer for Jurgen Klopp having passed on the chance to join Chelsea in favour of an Anfield switch Liverpool have completed the £35 million transfer of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal on a five-year deal and hope he will not be their final acquisition ahead of the deadline.

Tottenham complete £23m Aurier signing from Paris Saint-Germain

The Ivory Coast right-back joins Spurs on a five-year contract after spending three seasons in Paris.Tottenham have announced the signing of right-back Serge Aurier from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee believed to be £23 million. The 24-year-old Ivory Coast international joins the London club after spending three seasons with PSG, and has signed a contract through 2022.
source: goal.com

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Bayer Leverkusen complete €22m Retsos deal
The Bundesliga outfit believe they have signed themselves a future star, with the teenager having already broken records in his career Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Greece Under-21 international defender Panagiotis Retsos from Olympiakos.The 19-year-old centre-back has signed a five-yeardeal with the Bundesliga outfit and is expected to cost in the region of €22 million after Leverkusen beat off competition from Ligue 1 sides Rennes and Lyon for his signature.

Man City accept Swansea's £12m Bony bid
The Ivorian has had several offers on the table, including a loan bid from Verona, but is set to move back to Wales after the Blues approved his sale Swansea City are close to re-signing Wilfried Bony from Manchester City for £12 million,Goal understands.Bony moved to City from the Swans for £25m in January 2015, but struggled to get a consistent run in the first team under former Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini and has never featured in Pep Guardiola's plans.

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Arsenal have lodged a surprise £90million offer for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar.The Gunners have been trailing 21-year-old for much of the summer and have had three bids rejected. Emirates boss Arsene Wenger had claimed the deal was 'dead'. But it is now very much alive. Liverpool, who also had a £57.4millionoffer rebuffed, were also keen on Lemar. Should Wenger's side clinch the deal, Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester City would get given the green light,reports the Mirror. City tabled a second bid for the Chilean international at lunchtime after having their opening gambit of £50million rejected by the Gunners yesterday.(Image: Reuters)It is understood that the increased offer – which will see City pay £55million up front and another £5million in add-ons – is deemed acceptable by Arsenal. But the London club are waiting to see if their £90million offer for Lemar is accepted before doing a deal with the Manchester club.
source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/arsenal-90m-thomas-lemar-offer-11087739

Man City verbally agree £60m Alexis Sanchez deal but Arsenal want replacement first

The two clubs agreed the fee on Thursday morning but the Gunners want to sign a replacement before signing off on the deal, with Thomas Lemar a target Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Arsenal over a £60m transfer for Alexis Sanchez, but the move will not be rubber-stamped until the Gunners have secured a replacement. Having had a £50m bid rejected on Tuesday,Goal understands City submitted another offer worth around £60m on Wednesday evening, a figure the Gunners approved on Thursday morning.

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Torino right-back Davide Zappacosta on transfer deadline day, according to reports in Italy.

Sky Sport Italia, as quoted by Sky Sports in the UK, is claiming that a deal has been agreed for the Blues to bring the 25-year-old to Stamford Bridge as their fifth summer signing. The same report claims that the fee will be worth around £23m plus add-ons. The move comes after Chelsea reportedly missed out on one of their prime targets Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who signed for Liverpool on Thursday. Zappacosta joined Torino from Atalanta back in 2015 and scored two league goals in 51 games for the Serie A side.

source: http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2017/08/chelsea-transfer-news-davide-zappacosta/

Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches signs with Swansea City
Swansea City have confirmed the season-long loan signing of 20-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches. His move means a reunion with Swans boss Paul Clement, who worked with Sanches during his six-month spell as assistant manager at the Allianz Arena prior to his appointment at the Liberty.

Liverpool's Divock Origi joins Wolfsburg in £6m season-long loan deal

The 22-year-old wants to continue his development by playing regularly and links up with Andries Jonker's side Wolfsburg have completed the signing of Divock Origi on a season-long deal from Liverpool for a £6million loan fee. The Bundesliga club will also cover the wages of the Belgium striker, who departs Anfield in search of greater game time.