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Jorge Mendes is trying to place Barcelona attacker Arda Turan at AS Monaco, which has been met with a big fat no for the moment.

Everton's inquiry for striker Kenneth Zohore has been rejected by Championship side Cardiff

Xavi has been announced as the millionaire winner of Al Dana Savings Scheme campaign for June 2017.

Equivalent to £210,190.29

Hatem Ben Arfa continues to reject Fenerbahce, despite PSG's desire to move the situation forward

Crystal Palace have made a €28m offer to Liverpool for Mamadou Sakho. Leicester City made contact with Mamadou Sakho last night; he has already rejected West Bromwich Albion

We're told Liverpool have dropped their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches. Made several enquiries about his availability
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) August 29, 2017

Nothing new on the Coutinho situation. Liverpool still not negotiating. They do not want to sell. Catalan press continues making things up
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) August 29, 2017

Monaco agree Balde deal

Monaco have reached a £27.9m agreement with Lazio to sign Keita Balde, according to Sky in Italy. Balde is similar as an attacking player to Thomas Lemar and has been a target for Tottenham and Juventus this summer.

Everton close in on Vlasic

Everton are closing in on the signing of Nikola Vlasic from Hadjuk Split.Vlasic has left the Croatia U21 training camp and is currently in Split for talks over the potential £8m deal.

Costa nears £41m Atletico move

Diego Costa is edging closer to a move to Atletico Madrid as the club are in talks with Chelsea to re-sign him for £41 million, the Evening Standard claims.

Walcott + cash for Van Dijk

According to reports, Arsenal are set to land Liverpool's long term target Virjil Van Dijik. It is believed that Southampton, who were not interested to sell their defender, are now open to do business with the Gunners if they include Theo Walcott in the deal.

It is believed that Arsenal have made a bid for Van Dijk offering cash + Walcott.

Manchester City not interested in Swap Deal

Manchester City are confident of completing a cash-only deal to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal before Thursday, according to The Independent.

The report suggests City, who believe they can entice the Gunners into selling the Chile international with a straight cash deal, are not interested in a swap deal involving either Raheem Sterling or Sergio Aguero.

Monaco Eye Carvalho Move

If Monaco sell Fabinho to Paris Saint-Germain, they will replace him with William Carvalho, L'Equipe reports. The Sporting midfielder has been on the radar of many of Europe's top clubs for several years but could move to Stade Louis II for around €35m.

L’AS Monaco est heureux d’annoncer la signature de @sjovetic jusqu'en 2021 ! #WelcomeToMonaco pic.twitter.com/DQyDRtZah4
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) August 29, 2017

Gibbs set for West Brom

West Brom are edging closer to a deal for Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs, according to The Daily Mirror. Tony Pulis has agreed a £7m deal for the England international after beating Watford to his signature.

Shaw to land new Manchester United deal

Manchester United are to hand Luke Shaw a 12-month extension to his current contract despite being out of favour, claims The Sun. The England international has slipped down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho, but the Red Devils remain keen to protect their £33 million investment and do not want to let the defender's deal run down.

Gayle set for exit?

Newcastle could be set to offload striker Dwight Gayle before Thursday's deadline - but only if they manage to line up a replacement.

Arsenal fresh interest in Jonny Evans. We still expect a #mcfc improved offer. Will it meet #wba valuation? WBA keen to keep him #afc #gawa
— Paul Gilmour (@skysportspaulg) August 29, 2017

AS Monaco make move for Arda Turan
Arda Turan had looked all set to join Galatasaray but the Turkish club bowed out as a loan deal was not possible. Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona man could join AS Monaco as the Ligue 1 champions have made a late move to secure his services.

Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic planning exit
The 23-year old is concerned over his play time at Real Madrid, and is reportedly open to a move, claim the Mirror. Liverpool have expressed interest in the Croatian, and Kovacic will seriously consider it, should Coutinho leave the Merseyside club.

Barcelona sign Jose Arnaiz!
According to the Daily Express, the Catalan club has completed the signing of Real Valladolid striker Jose Arnaiz, for a fee believed to be around £3.7 million.

Liverpool confirm Naby Keita purchase
The English Premier League giants have successfully completed the signing of Naby Keita for a fee of £48 million. However, the deal will bring the 22-year old to Anfield only next summer.

Chelsea to announce Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the coming hours
The Englishman triggered speculation over a departure from Arsenal after rejecting a new contract worth £180,000-a-week. Reports in the Daily Star indicate that Chelsea are on the verge of completing a £40 million move for the winger, and will wrap up the deal in the near future.

Serge Aurier prefers move to Manchester United over Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite closing in on a move to Tottenham, the Paris Saint-Germain defender hasn't committed to the Lilywhites and could still move to preferred destination Manchester United who is valued at £23m

Monaco make late approach for Arda Turan
With under 3 days left until deadline day, The Ligue 1 champions are reportedly lining up a move for the 30-year old, as per reports from Sky Sources
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Arsenal want Aguero for Sanchez!
According to Sky Sources, Arsenal are resigned to selling the Chilean. Manchester City have expressed strong interest in the 28-year old, but could see Sergio Aguero travel the other way in a swap deal

Juventus closing in on Benedikt Howedes
The 29-year old has been a Liverpool target for quite some time now. However, reports in The Sun indicate that Juventus are set to swoop for the German and sign him before the transfer window ends.

Divock Origi to join Tottenham Hotspur?
As per reports in the Daily Express suggest that the 22-year old could leave Liverpool this summer in favor of the Lilywhites, claims the forward's father.

Alexis Sanchez has asked to leave the Chile training camp
TV 13 of Chile reports that Alexis Sanchez has asked to leave the Chile training camp to conduct personal business.

✍️ Say hello to @kevinwimmer27, who has today joined #SCFC from @SpursOfficial on a five year deal for a fee worth £18m

🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/4eeMYsSCvM
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 29, 2017

Swansea join the race for Renato Sanches
Swansea City who are trying to find a replacement for Gylfi Sigurdsson are the latest club to join the race for Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches, according to The Daily Star. Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, AC Milan and AS Monaco have all been linked with the 19-year-old.

Manchester City offer Raheem Sterling + cash for Alexis Sanchez
City seem to be more desperate to land Sanchez than it was speculated as Sky sources are now reporting that they'll offer £70m+Raheem Sterling to land the Chilean.

Arsenal deny claims that Alexis Sanchez has handed in a transfer request
Sky Sources had reported last evening that Sanchez had handed in a transfer request but now Arsenal have denied those claims. Arsene Wenger still hopes that Sanchez will extend his contract.

#LFC have agreed a deal with RB Leipzig for the future transfer of Naby Keita: https://t.co/FGn44gHUx0 pic.twitter.com/7ihBUi2M3v
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 29, 2017