Real Madrid find substitute for De Gea, Gareth Bale to move to Tottenham and other transfer news and updates of the day- 22nd October 2017

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Andre Silva has won himself a lot of admirers

Barcelona set to hijack Arsenal's move for AC Milan's Andre Silva

The Gunners have been looking at the Portuguese frontman as a long-term replacement for Alexis Sanchez. Now Calciomercato claims that Barcelona have now entered the race for the 21-year-old.

Silva signed for AC Milan in the summer for a sum of £33m from FC Porto. Silva has scored 6 goals in the Europa league this season but is yet to open his account in the Serie A.

Real Madrid reach agreement to sign 17-year-old Brazilian wonderkid

Alan is currently in India to take part in the u-17 World Cup

According to AS, Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Palmeiras attacking midfielder Alan. He is currently playing for Brazil in the u-17 World Cup in India.

Alan started his career at Sao Paulo before moving to Palmeiras amidst interest from Inter Milan. He has a release clause of £44m but Real Madrid will try to get him for lesser than that.

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