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Transfer deadline day news, rumours | Thursday August 9
Harry Maguire remains hopeful of a move to Old Trafford despite Leicester firmly rejecting two bids from Manchester United, reports Sky Sports.
United have also set their sights on Chelsea central defender Kurt Zouma, according to L'Equipe.
Jack Grealish has not given up on sealing a move to Tottenham before Thursday's transfer deadline, according to Sky Sports.
Real Madrid have made Christian Eriksen their No1 target should Luka Modric leave this summer, reports the Mirror.
Crystal Palace are still in talks with Swansea over a move for striker Jordan Ayew, according to the Star.
Schalke are in talks with Tottenham over a loan deal for left-back Danny Rose, reports Sky Sports.
TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY is upon us with players coming in and leaving clubs all around the county but what are the mega moves we could see in the final few hours?
Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all looking for last-minute deals as they try and close the gap on Premier League champions Manchester City. And Tottenham who have been quiet all summer are another side who could make a late swoop. Meanwhile, Everton, Newcastle and West Ham will look to bridge the gap to the ‘big six’ with some late moves. Starsport explore five of the biggest deals that could go through before 5pm.
Toby Alderweireld to Man Utd Jose Mourinho is desperate to add a central defender to his ranks before the window shuts. Alderweireld has been linked with an Old Trafford switch all summer long and don’t rule out a late move from the Red Devils. United’s late attempt to Diego Godin looks to have failed.
GETTY Transfer news: Anthony Martial could move in a swap deal with Tottenham
Anthony Martial to Tottenham A move for Alderweireld to United could lead to Spurs signing Anthony Martial. The France international wants out of Old Trafford after seeing his playing time diminish under Jose Mourinho last season. Tottenham have failed to sign Jack Grealish and could now turn their attention to Martial.
GETTY Transfer news: Christian Pulisic could make a shock move to Liverpool or Chelsea
Christian Pulisic to Liverpool or Chelsea The USA international and Borussia Dortmund starlet is admired by Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool have had a busy summer but Maurizio Sarri could well make a late move to add some exciting talent to his squad as well. Indeed transfer expert Duncan Castles believes both Liverpool and Chelsea could make a bid for Pulisic.
Ousmane Dembele to Arsenal Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele has been linked with a move to the Gunners this summer. Despite saying he is focused on staying at the Catalan club, Arsenal could still test the La Liga champions with a late offer. Dembele would be more likely to move to the Emirates on loan than in a permanent deal though.
GETTY Transfer news: Willian has been linked with a move from Chelsea to Man Utd
The Premier League transfer window may be shut but there’s still plenty to follow as European clubs look to finalise their plans this summer, while the deadline day fallout continues to be revealed with the details on every move that did and didn’t happen leaking out.
Everton and Fulham got their cheque books out to dominate the headlines, with the Toffees landing Fc Barcelona duo Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes, as well as Shakhtar Donetsk forward Bernard. They could yet sign Kurt Zouma from Chelsea on loan, with confirmation yet to come on the late, late talks. Fulham meanwhile broke their transfer record with the signing of Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa for around £30m, while Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Luciano Vietto, Sergio Rico and Joe Bryan also moved to Craven Cottage.
Then there’s Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who failed to sign anyone on deadline day – the latter becoming the first club not to sign a player in the summer at all since the transfer window was introduced – and we’ll bring you the latest fallout from the disappointing wiundows.
With the European transfer window still open, we will have all the latest news, late done deals plus all the latest reaction right here so don't touch that dial.
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MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS Where else to start than with Manchester United? The summer proved to be a difficult one, with their three signings all coming early in the window in the form of Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant. The likes of Toby Alderweireld, Antoine Griezmann and Gareth Bale were teased, but in the end not a single player arrived on deadline day, much to Jose Mourinho's frustration. And now it's been revealed that United blocked a £100m move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane over fears that Jose Mourinho was starting to waste their money. The Times reports today that United put the brakes on the offer after Madrid stressed the World Cup-winner was not available for any price, leaving United without the centre-back that Mourinho wanted. Good morning and welcome to The Independent's transfer live blog, where we'll bring you the latest updates on the day after the night before. Deadline day didn't prove to be the blockbuster event that it was build up to be, with neither Manchester United nor Tottenham signing any players and Arsenal and Liverpool wrapping up their business early. But Everton and Fulham took centre stage to make a wrath of signings, while there are still a few deals yet to be clarified - has Kurt Zouma joined Everton? There's also the small matter of the European transfer window, with clubs in Spain, Italy, France and the likes still able to sign players from the Premier League. Will there be any high-profile departures? Follow all the latest here.
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African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Lens held talks with Eto'o
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Goal brings you all the latest news, rumours and deals related to African stars in the summer transfer market
Olunga moves to J-League
Kenya international Michael Olunga has sealed a permanent switch from Chinese Super League outfit Guizhou Zhicheng to Japan's Kashiwa Reysol.
The towering striker who played for Girona last season penned a three-year deal worth about £2.3m [Sh300m].
Read more HERE
Fenerbahce in talks for Diouf loan
Stoke City forward Mame Biram Diouf is set to leave to leave the club, with Fenerbahce keen to bring the striker in on a season-long loan deal, AMK reports [via Sport Witness].
The 30-year-old is keen on leaving the bet365 Stadium following their relegation to the Championship.
The Senegalese attacker was an unused substitute for the Potters in their 3-1 league defeat to Leeds United last Saturday and seems to be excluded from Gary Rowett's plans for the season.
Lens held talks with Eto'o
French Ligue 2 side Lens have had discussions to sign 37-year-old former Cameroonian international Samuel Eto’o, according to RMC [via Sports Orange].
However, the deal did not go through, despite Lens’ best efforts to put up a lucrative financial package for the 37-year-old.
Eto'o is currently a free agent after parting ways with Konyaspor this summer.
Anguissa joins Fulham from Marseille
Fulham have announced the signing of Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa on a four-year contract from Marseille.
The 22-year-old Cameroonian becomes the second Ligue 1 import to join the Cottagers this summer after Jean Michael Seri's signing from Nice.
Read more HERE .
Crystal Palace finalise Ayew loan
Jordan Ayew has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal from Swansea City.
Read more HERE
Wolves fail in £54m Kessie chase
AC Milan have rejected Wolverhampton Wanderers' £54 million offer for Franck Kessie, according to Calciomercato .
The Rosoneri are not ready to lose the Ivorian midfielder who is currently on a two-year loan at the club after strings of impressive performances last season.
The Italian club are preparing a new offer to keep the on-loan Atalanta youngster at the San Siro Stadium.
Choupo-Moting rejects late Huddersfield deal
Stoke City forward Eric Choupo-Moting has turned down a late offer from Huddersfield Town, Daily Mail claims.
The Cameroon international who joined the Potters on a free transfer last season is hoping for a bigger move than the Terriers.
Choupo-Moting registered five goals and five assists in his debut Premier League campaign.
Slimani nears Fenerbahce loan
Leicester City forward Islam Slimani is nearing a season-long loan move to Fenerbahce, SkySports reports.
The 30-year-old has struggled to establish himself in the King Power Stadium since his arrival in 2016 and was sent out on loan to Newcastle United in January where he played just four games.
Slimani's loan move is unaffected by the 5pm Premier League deadline for transfer and still has until 31 August to finalise his next destination.
Wolves sign John Kitolano
Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Congo-born John Kitolano on a three-year deal from Norwegian club Odds Ballklubb.
The 18-year-old defender has featured for Norway's u17 and u19 sides but is still eligible to play for DR Congo at the senior level.
Some shots from John's first day as a Wolves player. #WolvesAcademy
📸👇 pic.twitter.com/Le7MTJYVhL — Wolves Academy (@AcademyWolves) August 9, 2018
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Villa turn down Adomah's extension
Aston Villa are not ready to negotiate a new contract with Ghana international Albert Adomah, Birmingham Mail reports.
The 30-year-old has entered the final year of his contract at the Villa Park but manager Steve Bruce does not plan to extend the winger's stay.
However, Middlesbrough and Leeds United are now considering a late swoop for Adomah who was Villa's Player of the Year and top scorer with 15 goals last season before Thursday's transfer deadline.
Zambo Anguissa close to Fulham switch
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa is set to join Fulham from Marseille in a £27 million [€30m] deal, according to Sky Sports News .
The Cameroon international reportedly arrived in London on Wednesday night and could team up with Cote d'Ivoire's Michael Seri at the west London club.
The 22-year-old is highly rated as one of the best defensive midfielders in France with 37 appearances in Ligue 1 last term.
Gero joins Iranian club
Alhaji Gero has joined Iranian club Esteghlal on a three-year contract from Ostersunds.
The Nigerian forward joined the Swedish club in 2016 and manged six goals in 55 matches.
Read more HERE
Olunga linked with Japanese club
Michael Olunga has attracted interest from Japanese top-flight side Kashiwa Reysol, Goal understands.
The Kenyan forward who spent last season on loan at Girona, cannot feature for his Chinese Super League side Guizhou Zhicheng because they have reached maxiumum limit for the foreign quota rule.
Read more here on Goal!
Newcastle plan to offload Lazaar & Saivet
Newcastle United planing to offload Morocco defender Achraf Lazaar and Senegal midfielder Henri Saivet, according to Chronicle Live .
The Magpies are in no rush to release the African duo depsite Thursday's tansfer deadline for Premier League teams and Lazaar and Saivet still have until August 31 to decide their next destination.
Barcelona sign Moussa Wague
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Senegal international Moussa Wague from Belgian club Eupen.
The 19-year-old defender has signed a long-term contract with the Spanish giants which includes a £90 million [€100m] release clause.
Read more HERE
Balde to join Inter on loan
Keita Balde is set to complete a season-long loan move from Monaco to Inter Milan, according to Corriere dello Sport [via Football Italia ].
The Nerazzurri are reportedly offering between €5m and €6m to take the Senegal international on an initial loan deal, with a fixed fee of €20m to sign him outright next summer.
Balde will be offered personal terms of €3m-a-season to move back to Serie A, just one year after leaving Lazio.
Aina close to PSV move
PSV are leading the race to take Chelsea defender Ola Aina on a season-long loan deal, the Mirror claims.
The Nigeria international might join the Dutch champions with the assurances of Uefa Champions League and top-flight football next season.
Torino, West Brom, Derby County and QPR are also reportedly interested in the 21-year-old who spent last season on loan at Hull City.
Tau to join Belgian second tier club
Percy Tau is nearing a temporary switch from Brighton and Hove Albion to Royal Union Saint Gilloise, the Argus reports.
Royal Union Saint Gilloise is owned by Brighton chairman Tony Bloom be the likely destination of the 2017-18 South African Player of the Season.
Chris Highton's side completed the signing of the South Africa international from Mamelodi Sundowns last month and he is expected to go out on loan to have European football experience.
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Burnley plot £15m move for Bolasie
Burnley are plotting a £15 million swoop for Everton winger Yannick Bolasie, the Sun reports.
Bolasie has been deemed surplus to requirements at the Goodison Park after struggling for form and fitness since his arrival from Crystal Palace in 2016.
Burnley are the only side close to Everton's £20 million asking price and they hope to secure the DR Congo international before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
