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Live Transfer Blog: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe [19th August 2016]

By Sportskeeda Desk | Last ModifiedAug 19, 2016 19:56 IST
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19:56 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Lescott rejects Rangers offer!!

Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott has declined a move to Scottish side rangers following talks with the club.

19:45 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Tottenham in pursuit of Pau Lopez!!

According to Sky, Spurs are interested in a loan deal for 21 year old Espanyol keeper Pau Lopez. Spurs are short of goal keeping options after Lloris was injured on opening day,

19:42 (IST)19 AUG 2016

2 own goals and a red card won't stop Brighton!!!

Brighton are signing Blackburn defender Shane Duffy for  £4m just days after he conceded 2 own goals against Cardiff in a 2-1 defeat. Duffy was also sent off in what was the worst match of his career.

19:39 (IST)19 AUG 2016

You're free to go says Pep Guardiola!!!

Manchester City manager Guardiola has told Joe Hart that he is free to go if he wishes to and that he wants to work only with players who wish to stay at the club.

19:30 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Don't go Blaise!!

Thiago Motta has advised Blaise Matuidi to reconsider his decision to leave PSG. "Of course he’d be a big loss. I have a good relationship with Blaise, if he were to ask me for advice then I’d advise him to stay here." 
Matuidi has been linked with a move to the Premier League

19:28 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Toure must improve intensity!!!Pep Guardiola has spoken about Yaya Toure's future at the club stating that he must improve his intensity off the ball.  “I know, when he is going to increase his intensity without the ball, he’s going to be part of our group if he wants to stay.“He loves football, Yaya, and I have also spoken to him about his situation.

Toure must improve intensity!!!
Pep Guardiola has spoken about Yaya Toure's future at the club stating that he must improve his intensity off the ball.  “I know, when he is going to increase his intensity without the ball, he’s going to be part of our group if he wants to stay.

“He loves football, Yaya, and I have also spoken to him about his situation." said the Manchester City manager.

19:26 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Chelsea set to launch massive 70m bid for James Rodriguez!!

According to the Sport, Chelsea are in talks with Madrid coach Zidane to sign James Rodriguez . The midfielder is keen on a move in order to secure first team football

19:23 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Swansea eye Williams replacement!!!

Swansea have identified Udinese defender Thomas Hearteaux as a potential replacement for Ashley Williams

18:51 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Lamine Kone rejects new deal!!Sunderland's Lamine Kone has rejected the offer of a new deal and is keen on a move to Everton

Lamine Kone rejects new deal!!

Sunderland's Lamine Kone has rejected the offer of a new deal and is keen on a move to Everton

18:29 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Joe Allen learnt about his Liverpool exit by text!

Stoke midfielder Joe Allen revealed how he found out about his move to The Potters " I actually had a text message off a friend congratulating me about making the move when I didn't even know it was happening at the time."


18:27 (IST)19 AUG 2016

17:41 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Johnny Evans to Arsenal??

Tony Pulis has revealed that he could lose Johnny Evans if a club like Arsenal were to come calling.
Arsenal are in the market for defenders after injuries to Mertesacker and Gabriel

17:28 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Jay Rod to Hull???

According to reports, Jay Rodriguez could join Hull on a season long.The forward has struggled with injuries of late and has not featured in Claude puel's plans

17:13 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Benfica sign Rafa Silva in record deal

Benfica have signed Euro 2016 winner Rafa Silva for 15m euros, shattering the country's transfer record which was previously held by Porto's Joao Moutinho

16:49 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Barcelona target Cillessen!!

Barcelona are set to launch a £10m bid for Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen  to replace Claudio Bravo who is set to sign for Manchester city over the weekend.
The Catalans have also been linked with Valencia's Diego Alves

16:19 (IST)19 AUG 2016

De Jong to lead Newcastle exodus??According to reports Siem De Jong is set to return to PSV and join his brother Luuk who also played for the Magpies. 

De Jong to lead Newcastle exodus??

According to reports Siem De Jong is set to return to PSV and join his brother Luuk who also played for the Magpies. 

16:14 (IST)19 AUG 2016

CArlos Bacca to stay at Milan!!

Bacca has turned down offers from West Ham and Atletico Madrid to stay in Italy. He spoke to the club's official website "So many things have been said. There were some teams that wanted to sign me. "But in the end I have decided to stay and I am happy with my decision."

15:48 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Everton close in on Joe Hart!!Everton have opened talks with the Manchester City goalkeeper over a season long loan move. The club will have to meet Hart's £200000 per week wages if they are to secure his services though

Everton close in on Joe Hart!!

Everton have opened talks with the Manchester City goalkeeper over a season long loan move. The club will have to meet Hart's £200000 per week wages if they are to secure his services though

15:45 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Al Ahly not to die for!!Former Spurs manager Martin Jol has resigned from Al Ahly after receiving death threats from the fans. This comes after the Egyptian club failed to make the semi- finals of the African Champions League.

Al Ahly not to die for!!

Former Spurs manager Martin Jol has resigned from Al Ahly after receiving death threats from the fans. This comes after the Egyptian club failed to make the semi- finals of the African Champions League.

15:42 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Watford news!!

Roberto Pereyra and Younes Kaboul are set to have their Watford medicals later today.

15:40 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Klopp eyeing Ajax wonder kid

According to reports, Jurgen Klopp has shown interest in Ajax youngster Anwar El Ghazi. With AC Milan and Lazio also interested, Ajax have placed a £15m price tag on the 21 year old.

15:38 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Cuadrado back to Juve??

Juan Cuadrado's agent is currently in London trying to finalise a loan deal for the Chelsea winger. He said, “The matter is not easy. I’m flying to London to try to unblock the situation.”

15:36 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Marco Bal'italy'!!!

According to a leading Italian newspaper Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli could be heading to Lazio

14:20 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Espinoza joins Alaves

Villareal midfielder Cristian Espinoza has joined Alaves on a season long loan. 

14:07 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Everton tell Crystal Palace to 'Bentake'

Crystal Palace
have agreed a £27m fee for Liverpool forward Christian Benteke. The Eagles have been searching for a centre-forward all summer and appear to have finally landed their man.The deal will include add-ons that could see the fee go past £30m, allowing the Reds to recoup most of the £32.5m they paid Aston Villa for the 25-year-old last year.

13:43 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Wenger says he will sign a defender before the transfer window Arsene Wenger has promised Arsenal will sign a defender before the transfer window shuts. Wenger is still in negotiations with Valencia over Germany international centre-back Shkodran Mustafi and the Gunners are confident of agreeing a deal before the August 31 deadline.

Wenger says he will sign a defender before the transfer window

Arsene Wenger has promised Arsenal will sign a defender before the transfer window shuts. Wenger is still in negotiations with Valencia over Germany international centre-back Shkodran Mustafi and the Gunners are confident of agreeing a deal before the August 31 deadline.

13:14 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Claudio Bravo edging closer to Manchester City

Manchester City have moved a step closer to signing Claudio Bravo from Barcelona in a £17.4million deal. Barca have found a replacement in Ajax keeper Jasper Cillessen for £10m, means they will now let Bravo move to England to become Guardiola's goalkeeper. The Spanish giants are reluctant to let the Chilean leave until they had signed back-up for their first-choice Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who is recovering from injury

12:51 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Joao Moutinho to Milan?

According to reports from Di Marzio, Joao Moutinho's agent Jorge Mendes has offered his client to Serie A side AC MIlan. The Euro 2016 winner could be a crucial signing for the squad. 

12:41 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Black Cats accept Watford's Kaboul bid

Sunderland have granted Watford permission to speak to Younes Kaboul after accepting a bid of around £4million. The 30-year-old defender had expressed a desire to leave to new manager David Moyes ‘for personal reasons’ according to the club website.

12:25 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Ligue 1 side Guingamp have completed the signing of Marcal from Benfica on loan.


12:21 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Torino on a roll!Torino make their second signing of the day, as they sign Leandro Castan from Roma on loan. 

Torino on a roll!

Torino make their second signing of the day, as they sign Leandro Castan from Roma on loan. 

12:19 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Learn something Arsenal - Torino sign second defender this summerLorenzo De Silvestri has joined Torino from Sampdoria on a permanent contract for a reported €4m.

Learn something Arsenal - Torino sign second defender this summer

Lorenzo De Silvestri has joined Torino from Sampdoria on a permanent contract for a reported €4m.

12:15 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Sampdoria buy Inter defenderSampdoria have signed Dodo on a two-year loan deal with an obligation to buy from Inter.

Sampdoria buy Inter defender

Sampdoria have signed Dodo on a two-year loan deal with an obligation to buy from Inter.


12:11 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Inter coach wants reunion with Spurs defender Frank De Boer is interested in Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen, who played under him at Ajax. Inter have offered Brozovic for a swap deal but Spurs are not fully convinced.

Inter coach wants reunion with Spurs defender

Frank De Boer is interested in Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen, who played under him at Ajax. Inter have offered Brozovic for a swap deal but Spurs are not fully convinced.



12:05 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Napoli 'Diaware'Napoli have an agreement with Bologna for Amadou Diawara. They will now try to reach an agreement with the player.

Napoli 'Diaware'

Napoli have an agreement with Bologna for Amadou Diawara. They will now try to reach an agreement with the player.


12:01 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Clubs keep tabs on GinterHamburg, Wolfsburg and RBLeipzig are all interested in Dortmund's Matthias Ginter.

Clubs keep tabs on Ginter

Hamburg, Wolfsburg and RBLeipzig are all interested in Dortmund's Matthias Ginter.


11:56 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Mario Gomez training at the Volkswagen Arena

Mario Gomez training at the Volkswagen Arena

11:51 (IST)19 AUG 2016

Signings continue for ViolaFiorentina have announced the signing of De Maio from Anderlecht 

Signings continue for Viola

Fiorentina have announced the signing of De Maio from Anderlecht 

11:46 (IST)19 AUG 2016

PSV Eindhoven sign RamselaarBart Ramselaar has joined PSV from Utrecht for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract.

PSV Eindhoven sign Ramselaar

Bart Ramselaar has joined PSV from Utrecht for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract.

11:38 (IST)19 AUG 2016

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