Deadline day Transfer News and Rumours LIVE: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe - 31st August

All the transfer news and rumours – LIVE!

Updated: 31 August 2017 18:16 IST - Published: 31 August 2017 17:56 IST

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Chelsea's bid for Rafinha rejected by Bayern
Conte's deadline day plans are falling apart. Sky sources are now reporting that Bayern have rejected Chelsea's bid for right back Rafinha.

Barça say they not interested in Mahrez. That kills that one then.

Nada de nada en lo de Mahrez al Barça según el club pic.twitter.com/gmKBxYenoH
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) August 31, 2017

✍️ | #watfordfc is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on a season-long loan.

➡️ https://t.co/dId32744GM pic.twitter.com/5dxrC1PCZV
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) August 31, 2017

Alexis close to sign for City for £55 + £5. Arsenal asked for few hours to sign Thomas Lemar, which they confident they are going to do
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) August 31, 2017

Andreas Pereira shows up at Carrington as he plans on extending stay
Manchester Evening News has reported that Pereira who was rumoured to be leaving for Valencia on a loan deal has shown up at United's training ground. The midfielder is set to stay at United.

All done. @fernandollo is a Spurs player. 2 years (plus one) and around £12m #TransferDeadline pic.twitter.com/8sHqPngXeP
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) August 31, 2017

Striker Wilfried Bony is set for a medical with #Swans after they agreed on a fee believed to be £12m with Manchester City pic.twitter.com/s6rIsXnnLz
— BBC Wales Sport (@BBCWalesSport) August 31, 2017

We are delighted to announce the signing of @Serge_aurier from Paris Saint-Germain. ✍️ #WelcomeAurier pic.twitter.com/VUwvROyUK4
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 31, 2017

Newcastle United want Danny Ings
Liverpool are ready to offload fringe players and Danny Ings could end up at Newcastle United, according to Sky Sports. Due to two knee injuries in successive seasons, the 25-year-old has appeared only 11 times for Liverpool.

Zenit St. Petersburg and Real Betis in talks with Arsenal for Jack Wilshere
According to The Daily Mail, two foreign clubs have enquired about the availability of Jack Wilshere. But the 25-year-old prefers a move to West Ham United should Arsenal let him leave.

Arsenal have told Manchester City they will let Sanchez leave only if they find a replacement
The Sun reports that Alexis Sanchez's move to City is contingent on Arsenal signing Julian Draxler from PSG. Paris Saint-Germain are willing to sell the player but the German wants to stay in Paris.

Everton have enquired about Michy Batshuayi and Lucas Perez
Ronald Koeman wants more options up front and have enquired about the availability of Chelsea's Batshuayi and Arsenal's Lucas Perez, according to Daily Mail.

Welcome, @Alex_OxChambo! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/joYm7hvK3m
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 31, 2017

PSG want Jean Michael Seri
After their plans of signing Fabinho and Danilo Pereira fell apart, the Ligue 1 giants are all set to make a move for OGC Nice midfielder Michael Seri. Seri was close to signing for FC Barcelona before negotiations broke down.

Chelsea haven't contacted Leicester for Mahrez
Sky sources claim that all reports linking Mahrez with Chelsea are false. The Foxes have not been contacted by Chelsea yet.

Juventus set to make final €25m bid for Emre Can
La Stampa claim that the Bianconeri are ready to make one last bid for Liverpool center midfielder Emre Can. Can has only 1 year left on his contract with Liverpool.

BREAKING: #DieRotenBullen have signed @KevinKampl_KK from @bayer04_en on a four-year-deal ✍️

Welcome to Leipzig, Kevin! 🤗 pic.twitter.com/kCkz7D3fJA
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) August 31, 2017

Thomas Lemar now a Barcelona target
After getting their €160m bid for Paulo Dybala rejected, the Catalan giants are now eyeing up a deal for Thomas Lemar of AS Monaco. Liverpool is reportedly leading the race for the French youngster.

Leicester City want Calum Chambers
Sky sources are reporting that Leicester City have had a £20m bid for the Gunner defender rejected. The Foxes have been pursuing Chambers for a long time.

Manchester United youngster Scott McTominay all set to join the Wolves on a season long loan deal
The Sun reports that the 20-year-old Scot is all set to move to Wolverhampton on loan.

All done. @BoKrkic goes on loan to @Alaves for one season

Bojan cedido al Alavés una temporada pic.twitter.com/PvEJpRcMg3
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) August 31, 2017

Cyril #Thereau is an #ACFFiorentina player! The striker is currently undergoing his medical.https://t.co/TsFhuYLt8f #BattitiViola
— ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) August 31, 2017

Possible Aaron Lennon will leave Everton for Burnley today. #EFC blocked idea earlier this week but could yet happen #BurnleyFC #DeadlineDay
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 31, 2017

Crystal Palace eyeing £10m deal for Oumar Niasse of Everton
Frank De Boer has had an abysmal start to the season and wants to capitalize on the last few hours of the transfer window. They have switched their focus to Everton striker Niasse who has attracted interest from newly promoted Brighton & Hove Albion.

Tottenham's bid for Fernando Llorente accepted by Swansea!
David Ornstein of BBC has reported that Tottenham have beaten Chelsea in the race to sign the 32-year-old striker.
He tweeted, "#THFC shock Llorente offer accepted #SwansFC - Chelsea close for weeks but no bid accepted. #CFC set to counter, outcome too close to call"

Di Maria tells PSG he wants to join Messi at Barcelona
Spanish media outlet Don Balon has reported that Angel Di Maria has told PSG that he wants to move to Barcelona. Di Maria wants to join his compatriot and close friend Lionel Messi at Nou Camp. Di Maria was spectacular during his stint at Real Madrid and played a fundamental role in their 2013-14 Champions League triumph.

Arsenal table bid for Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez
According to Diario Gol, Arsenal are the latest entrants in the race for the 26-year-old youngster. The Spaniard appeared 50 times for Los Blancos in the 2016-17 campaign. Roma, Juventus and Liverpool have all been linked with him.

Bournemouth's £25m bid for Demarai Gray rejected
Leicester City are not too keen on letting the youngster go, according to Sky Sports.
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Emil Forsberg frustrated with RB Leipzig
The winger who wants to move away from the Bundesliga outfit said, "When they sell him (Keita), I see no problem in them selling me." Manchester United and a host of English club have been credited with an interest in the 25-year-old.

Riyad Mahrez checked into a London hotel last night
According to Sky sources, Mahrez's destination is London. Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing him. Arsenal had reportedly dropped out of the race to sign the Algerian winger.

Virgil Van Dijk hopeful of sealing Liverpool move
The Sun reports that Van Dijk has agreed personal terms with Liverpool and is hoping he can get out of Southampton before the window shuts. Chelsea and Arsenal are also in the race for Van Dijk's signature and are expected to launch bids today.

Caen youngster Yann Karamoh set to join Inter Milan
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the 19-year-old has arrived in Milan to undergo a medical ahead of his permanent move to Inter. Premier League clubs Southampton and Newcastle had been linked with Karamoh.

Everton reject West Ham's loan offer for Kevin Mirallas
Sky sources report that the Toffees have rejected a loan offer made by the Hammers. Olympiakos are also willing to take the winger out on loan but Everton are not too keen on the idea. Mirallas is reportedly unhappy at Goodison Park.

No new bids for Mahrez
Sky sources are reporting that Leicester have not received any new offers for Riyad Mahrez. The last offer was the £31.8m bid from AS Roma which got rejected.

.@luisnani is here! 😁🦅 pic.twitter.com/65n8feAXfX
— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) August 31, 2017

Ross Barkley desperate to join Spurs
Antonio Conte's summer seems to be going from bad to worse. Sky sources report that Barkley prefers Tottenham over Chelsea as he wants to work with Pochettino. Chelsea have a dearth of midfield options and Conte has been trying to sign home-grown midfielders to strengthen their core.

Antonio Conte bid for Bayern Munich's Rafinha
The Bayern Munich right back who is Ancelotti's second choice right back at Bayern Munich has attracted interest from Chelsea, according to Bild. Conte wants to add to his squad depth and provide competition for Victor Moses.

No fresh offer for Evans from City; WBA want more than £30m
Sky sources are reporting that WBA are holding out for an amount in excess of £30m. However, a swap deal with Elaquim Mangala heading the other way could tempt West Brom.

Newcastle's Jack Colback is wanted by Hull City and Sunderland
The 27-year-old center midfielder has fallen out of favour with the Magpies and Hull City and Sunderland are ready to sign him up.

Everton to sign Nikola Vlasic from Hajduk Split
Sky journalist Ben Ransom who is covering the activities at Finch Farm today has revealed that Koeman is ready to make yet another signing. This will be Everton's 9th signing of the summer. It has also been reported that Koeman wants another defender.

Renato Sanches all set to join Swansea City
Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Bayern Munich youngster Renato Sanches will join Swansea City on a loan deal.

So Mustafi stays (suiting neither him nor Arsenal) & that means #AFC ending own interest in signing #WBA Evans - also a target for #LCFC !
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 31, 2017

It's happening .... Mahrez to Chelsea, Draxler to Arsenal #WelcomeToManchester Sanchez 🔵⚪️
— Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) August 31, 2017

Barcelona bid €160 for Paulo Dybala rejected
Barcelona are desperate to bolster their midfield ranks and in a stunning deadline day move, they tabled a €160m bid for Juventus no.10 Paulo Dybala, according to Corriere Dello Sport. But Juventus have rejected it promptly. It is highly unlikely that the Old Lady will let a player of Dybala's stature leave in the 11th hour especially with no replacements in place.

Chelsea set to sell Costa to Atletico
Daily Mail reports that Chelsea are set to agree a deal for Diego Costa with Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid's latest bid stands at £39m (+10m as add ons). This is at par with Chelsea's valuation of their 58 goal striker.

Nani set for Lazio medical
Reports emerging from the Italian media outlets suggest that Nani is all set to undergo a medical at Lazio. The fee is reported to be around €15m.

West Ham are interested in Andre Gomes as well
Slaven Bilic wants a center midfielder and as the Carvalho deal remains uncertain, West Ham have turned their attention to Andre Gomes of Barcelona and Jack Wilshere of Arsenal. Barcelona have put Gomes on the loan list, according to Football London.
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West Ham want Jack Wilshere on loan
As Lisbon keep holding out for a sum in excess of £40m for William Carvalho, the Hammers are now trying to find an alternative in case the deal for the Portuguese holding midfielder breaks down. According to The Sun, they are trying to sign Arsenal's out-of-favor midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan.

Liverpool ready to smash their transfer record by launching a £70m bid Virgil Van Dijk
According to The Times, Liverpool are ready to make a £70m offer for Southampton's wantaway superstar defender Virgil Van Dijk. Van Dijk summer saga has dominated the transfer window timeline for the greater part of the transfer window but Saints are desperate to hold on their main man at the back.