LIVE Transfer Blog: Latest Transfer News, Done Deals, Rumours and more (Aug 13)

West Ham United have sent 21 year old striker Toni Martinez on a one-year loan spell to Spanish second division club Rayo Majadahonda.

OGC Nice head coach Patrick Vieira says he wants striker Mario Balotelli out the Ligue 1 club as soon as possible, urging the club to 'do what's necessary' for him to end his two-year stay. https://t.co/mAwfq9czOO #KickOff
— Kick Off (@KickOffMagazine) August 13, 2018

According to the Star 👀 Middlesbrough's loan deal for Everton winger Yannick Bolasie looks to be off, with reports suggesting that Aston Villa are now in pole position to land the wideman. pic.twitter.com/c3JCLRqQqw
— Boro Fan TV (@BoroFanTV) August 13, 2018

Aston Villa have emerged as the favourites to land Real Madrid wonderkid Martin Odegaard on loan this season. The 19 year old looks set for another spell away from the Spanish Capital after being omitted from the 29 man squad for the UEFA Super Cup.

Odegaard spent the last 18 months on loan at Dutch club SC Heerenveen

Leganes have reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid for the loan of midfielder Oscar Rodriguez, reports AS.
— RumorsTransfers 24/7 (@rumorstransfers) August 13, 2018

After a 665 day exile from football, Aston Villa have come to terms on the release of former Manchester City and Fiorentina defender Micah Richards.

Richards last played for Villa in 2016 in the Championship

After the signing of Michy Batshuayi, Valencia have added another striker to their ranks. Kevin Gameiro has arrived in a €16 million deal from Atletico Madrid and signed a three year contract with Los Che.

Meanwhile, Valencia have also loaned out midfielder Alvaro Medran to La Liga newboys Rayo Vallecano for the 2018/19 campaign.

DONE DEAL: Inter Milan have signed Baldé Keita on a season-long loan deal from Monaco with the option to buy next season. pic.twitter.com/5cNR6XxXfp
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) August 13, 2018

Nigerian midfielder Joel Obi has joined Chievo Verona from Torino on a three year deal.

Meanwhile, Chelsea youngster Olaoluwa Aina is expexted to join Torino on loan with an option to make the move permanent next summer. pic.twitter.com/XkDHMsHHXQ
— Ediye (@iamOkon) August 13, 2018

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BESIKTAS FAIL IN BOUDEBOUZ BID

Real Betis have rejected a €15m offer from Besiktas for Algeria playmaker Ryad Boudebouz
Betis do not intend to listen to offers for the 28-year-old and will only let him leave if another club activates his buyout clause,
— Berkay Köln 1903 (@berkay_koln) August 13, 2018

AC Milan target Man Utd Star

AC Milan are the latest contenders to join the hunt for Anthony Martial. Despite the British transfer window being closed, Premier League clubs are allowed to enter negotiations with foreign clubs regarding the sale of their players.

Martial became unsettled at Manchester United in the second half of last seasons and has seen his opportunities become limited. However, the Red Devils may not risk selling him at this juncture of the season as they will be unable to sign a replacement for Martial until January.

PSG steal Barcelona target

Paris Saint-Germain have reached a £33 million agreement with Schalke for the purchase of Thilo Kehrer. Barcelona had kept tabs on the German defender but the French Champions made an immediate approach and Kehrer is headed to Paris for his medical.

The 21 year old entered the final year of his contract at Schalke and was due for a new contract before the lucrative offer came in from PSG. Kehrer played an integral role last season as the Royal Blues finished second in the Bundesliga.

Schalke Sporting director Christian Heidel added,“In the end we decided to go for the transfer on financial grounds. Particularly since the player’s contract is due to expire next year. A few weeks ago we had actually agreed a contract extension with Thilo.

If this offer from PSG were not to have come through, I’m sure he would have gone ahead with the extension, likewise if we had turned the offer down or in the unlikely event something was to stop this deal going ahead.”

Kehrer was part of the German team that lifted the 2017 U21 European Championship

Manchester United are reportedly holding talks with Fenerbahce over a deal for Argentina defender Marcos Rojo - (via Mirror)#TransferNews #MUFC pic.twitter.com/ekm9E4Jptc
— Transfer Site (@TransferSite) August 13, 2018

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— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) August 11, 2018

In case you missed out, Leicester City record signing Islam Slimani officially completed his season-long loan move to Fenerbahce on Sunday.

Slimani has struggled for goals at Leicester and has netted just 13 goals in two seasons for the Foxes. The Algerian was loaned out to Newcastle United during the second half of last season.

Slimani has failed to deliver on the £29 million paid by Leicester in 2016

Keita Balde was one of the few players Monaco have had lately who didn't really develop as hoped. Set for €6m loan to Inter, with €31m to follow if he signs (RMC).
— Robin Bairner (@RBairner) August 13, 2018

DONE DEAL: Sassuolo have signed Manuel Locatelli on a season-long loan deal from AC Milan with an obligation buy. pic.twitter.com/9ANQpsfpJ5
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) August 13, 2018

Napoli are lining up a €30 million plus player bid for Torino forward Andrea Belotti. The 24 year old's stock has drastically dipped after a poor 2017/18 campaign where Belotti netted just 10 goals in Serie A.

Belotti was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League last summer

Besiktas are targetting a shock loan move for Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius. The 25 year old has been relegated to the bench following Alisson's arrival at Anfield and manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to consider offers for Karius.

Barcelona to step up Pogba chase

Barcelona are not ready to give up in their pursuit of Paul Pogba and will look to emulate their strategy from last season, when they signed Philippe Coutinho in January 2018. The Spanish Champions are aware of the friction that exists between the relationship of Pogba and manager Jose Mourinho.

Barca may not make a move for the Frenchman this month but will monitor his situation at Manchester United after Deadline Day on August 31. Pogba's agent Mino Raiola will be the defining factor and could possibly open up negotiations in the January transfer window and Barcelona may possibly return with an improved bid for the midfielder.

Following Man Utd's win against Leicester City on Friday, Pogba asserted,"There are things that I cannot say, otherwise I will get fined."

Tiémoué Bakayoko completes medical ahead of loan move away from Chelsea - https://t.co/lsG99ucJAy pic.twitter.com/JJHPogN89X
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) August 13, 2018

BREAKING: Fiorentina sign @WestHamUtd midfielder Edimilson Fernandes on season-long loan #SSN pic.twitter.com/814NCQvnUS
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 13, 2018

According to his agent, Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is waiting for an offer to move to Napoli this summer.

"We will wait over the next few days to see if they will present an offer." #TransferTalk pic.twitter.com/kyXVvRLoHO
— SBOBET (@SBOBET) August 13, 2018

Manchester United have loaned out 22 year old striker James Wilson to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership for the 2018/19 season.

Wilson's last appearance for Man Utd was in 2015

BREAKING: Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa joins Mexican side Pachuca on permanent deal. #SSN pic.twitter.com/HeoNeD2xnK
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 12, 2018

Chelsea misfit Timeoue Bakayoko is undergoing a medical in Italy ahead of completing his one-year loan move to AC Milan.

Bakayoko was surplus to requirements at Chelsea after the arrival of Mateo Kovacic

Italian midfielder Stefano Sturaro completed his transfer to Sporting Lisbon on a season-long loan deal from Juventus on Sunday night.

🤝 Valencia have officially unveiled Michy Batshuayi as he joined the club on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season 🦇 pic.twitter.com/ZrwD1sQmM2
— Dugout Asia (@DugoutAsia) August 12, 2018