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The transfer window for Premier League clubs shut late last night, with a number of teams scrambling to get last-minute moves over the line. Manchester United fans remained disappointed with their club's transfer activity as they failed to secure a big-name signing on Deadline Day. Wolves and Fulham, on the other hand, took giant strides, announcing a ton of new signings.
While the Premier League clubs can no longer sign players, the market is still open for the other top European leagues. On that note, here are all the stories that made headlines on August 10, 2018:
Premier League
Manchester United were willing to pay £100m for Raphael Varane
According to Sun, Manchester United were so desperate to sign a centre-back this summer that they were willing to part with a whopping £100m to sign Real Madrid's Raphael Varane. However, a move never materialised. United were also linked with the likes of Harry Maguire, Yerry Mina, Diego Godin and Toby Alderweireld but failed in all of their pursuits, leaving Jose Mourinho a dejected man ahead of the start of the new season.
Danny Rose prefers PSG to Schalke
Tottenham left-back Danny Rose is eyeing a move to French champions PSG. Schalke had enquired about a possible loan move for the 28-year-old, but Rose it seems is holding out for a dream switch to PSG who are yet to make a concrete offer for the defender. However, they have expressed their interest in the left-back who they view as the perfect replacement for the departing Layvin Kurzawa.
Danny Ings completes Southampton switch
Liverpool striker Danny Ings has completed a move to Southampton on a season-long loan which will become permanent next summer for £20million. Ings struggled to stay fit during his entire Liverpool spell and will be keen to put that behind him and start off on the right note at Southampton.
Serie A
AC Milan enter race for Anthony Martial
Reports in Tutto Mercato have suggested AC Milan are targetting Manchester United outcast, Anthony Martial. The Frenchman's relationship with manager Jose Mourinho has deteriorated significantly this summer and he appears on his way out of the club. However, with the Premier League transfer window now firmly shut, United will be unwilling to offload any players.
Roma favourites to sign Suso
Roma have emerged as the favourites to sign former Liverpool winger Suso, according to CalcioMercato. Alessandro Lucci, Suso's agent, was spotted at Roma's training ground reportedly to finalise a deal for the player. Milan are unwilling to sell him and Roma will need to shell out at least 40 million euros to secure his services.
Sevilla close in on Andre Silva
Sevilla are willing to part with €20m to sign Milan striker Andre Silva. Silva's No. 69 jersey has been removed from Milan's online stores as a move to the Spanish club draws ever so close.
Bundesliga
Boateng to stay put
Bayern manager Niko Kovac has announced that Jerome Boateng will not be leaving the club this summer, despite the player expressing his desire to leave. Boateng was linked with a move to PSG and Manchester United, but both of them collapsed eventually.
"I can't tell you what's going to happen, but I am very confident about Bayern considering the way the team is conducting itself. Right now, I am just assuming all the players will be here in September. I am very comfortable about the situation, the squad is complete," Kovac explained.
Bayern Munich transfer plans revealed
Sport Bild's Christian Falk recently spoke about Bayern's transfer plans this summer. He announced that the club were interested in signing as many as four players this summer, including Christian Pulisic, Malcom and Leon Bailey. "The club watched Pulisic, Bailey and Malcom. Malcom is at Barcelona. Pulisic and Bailey prefer the Premier League. Bayern already bought Alphonso Davies. With Gnabry and Coman there are also two young players in the squad. Perhaps nothing happens until 2019 for the wing position," he claimed.
He also confirmed that Christian Pavard will be a part of the side from 2019. "The club has already made the deal perfect, but the statutes do not allow them to officially confirm it now. Pavard will certainly play for Bayern from 2019."
La Liga
Real Madrid target Thiago
According to Sky, Real Madrid are planning a swoop for former Barcelona midfielder Thiago. New manager Julen Lopetegui has not been very active in the summer thus far, but has identified Thiago as the only signing of his first summer in charge. Bayern had previously announced that they would let a single player leave the club and Madrid would need to make a substantial offer for the German club to consider selling him.
Madrid to offer Luka Modric lucrative new contract
According to reports in Spanish and Italian news outlets, Croatian midfielder Luka Modric is set to receive a massive raise in order to keep him at Madrid for the foreseeable future. Modric has been linked with a move to Inter ever since the end of the World Cup, but Madrid are set to offer him a €13-million-per-season deal to keep him at the club.
Theo Hernandez joins Sociedad
Real Sociedad have announced that they have signed Real Madrid defender Theo Hernandez on a season-long loan deal. Sociedad released a statement earlier today which said: “Real Sociedad have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the loan of one season of Theo Hernandez. An agreement has also been reached with the player, who passed a medical examination this morning.”
Real Madrid prepare to launch €110M bid for Lazio superstar
According to Don Balon, Madrid have set their sights on Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and are prepared to offer €110M. The Serbian is one of the most promising talents in world football at the moment and Madrid have identified him as the long-term replacement of Luka Modric. Savic was also linked with a move to Manchester United, who were put off by the extravagant price tag.
Barcelona keen on De Jong
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has turned his attention to Ajax's Frenkie de Jong, whom he feels can take over from Sergio Busquets in the future. Barcelona failed in their pursuit of Paul Pogba and De Jong is seen as a much cheaper and viable alternative. Ajax though have remained firm in their stance that the player is unavailable and Barcelona will need to prepare a sizeable bid to change their mind.
Rest of the World
Celtic complete signing of Emilio Izaguirre
Scottish side Celtic have announced that they have re-signed Emilio Izaguirre from Al-Fayha. The 32-year-old had left the side in 2017 only to return a year later.
Ante Rebic signs new contract
Croatian World Cup star Ante Rebic has signed a contract extension with German side Eintracht Frankfurt and will remain with the club until 2022. Manchester United and Bayern Munich were interested in signing the winger, but he has decided to stay at Frankfurt and continue his development.
