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Updated: 21 August 2018 02:36 IST - Published: 20 August 2018 16:43 IST

Free agent Claudio Marchisio is headed for France. The 32 year old is expected to sign a deal with AS Monaco in the coming days.

Marchisio won 15 trophies during his time at Juventus

Mario #Balotelli has decided. And it’s @ogcnice_eng. pic.twitter.com/zCVJSpsxxt
— OGC Nice 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@ogcnice_eng) August 20, 2018

In an unlikely turn of events, Nice have announced that Mario Balotelli will remain at the club for the 2018/19 season.

According to reports, Borussia Dortmund want to sign Divock Origi before the window closes but Liverpool are holding out for around £27m for the striker.

£27m. 😳 pic.twitter.com/aQzF8FsHjf
— Oddschanger (@Oddschanger) August 20, 2018

#ReadingFC are delighted to confirm the signing of @simsjosh12 from @SouthamptonFC on a season-long loan! ✍️

▶️ https://t.co/QpCLM1aOo6
#SimsSecured pic.twitter.com/XJ6d8CEZhD
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 20, 2018

📝 DEAL DONE: Djibril Cissé has signed for Serie C side AC Vicenza 1902. He's 37-years old. (Source: Di Marzio) pic.twitter.com/9GUJWlzMMv
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 19, 2018

Jese Rodriguez is edging closer to sealing a one-year loan switch to La Liga newboys Huesca from Paris Saint-Germain.

Jese has struggled to break into the PSG lineup and has been loaned out twice in the last two years

Welcome home, Patrick! 👍#GironaFC #AcceptemElRepte #OrgullGironí pic.twitter.com/91Q2QNpsWg
— Girona FC (@GironaFC) August 20, 2018

PSG have an agreement in place with Bayern Munich for the transfer of Juan Bernat. (Source: Cadena SER) pic.twitter.com/N78HOGVwTQ
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 20, 2018

A host of European heavyweights have circled their interest in free agent Claudio Marchisio. The 32 year old terminated his contract with Juventus on Friday and has stated his next destination will not be an Italian club as he does not wish to face Juventus.

Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves has become a potential £60m January target for Manchester City. (Source: Sun Sport) pic.twitter.com/Op4D8hdmLs
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 19, 2018

Real Betis are the favourites to land Oleksandr Zinchenko on a season-long loan. The Ukranian rejected a £16 million switch to Wolves a couple of weeks ago but Manchester City are keen on loaning out Zinchenko in order to gain some first-team experience.

Zinchenko played 14 games in all competitions for City last campaign

Celta Vigo want to sell Turkish international Emre Mor after just one year when he arrived for €13 million. Mor's attitude has caused multiple issues for Celta as the 21 year old has failed to adapt to life in Spain despite all the efforts put in by the entire staff and club to help him settle.

Mor scored just one goal in 24 La Liga appearances last term

Borussia Dortmund are in contention to land Barcelona outcast Paco Alcacer. New Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has asked for another striker while Barcelona are keen on getting rid of Alcacer before the close of the transfer window

Alcacer was left out of Barcelona's La Liga squad for this season

BREAKING: Sky sources: @Boro agree deal in principle to sign @Everton midfielder Mo Besic on season-long loan. #SSN pic.twitter.com/l78AG0mCOR
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 20, 2018

Schalke are interested in Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario, according to Tuttosport. Would be a loan to buy deal with a purchase price of €18m. #S04 #Inter
— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) August 18, 2018

Nantes are one of several Ligue 1 clubs interested in acquiring Watford defender Younes Kaboul. The 32 year old's contract expires next year and was also left out of Watford's 25 man Premier League squad.

Thierry Henry has been linked with the Bordeaux job and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that the 41 year old wishes to take charge. Current Bordeaux boss Gus Poyet has been suspended for one week by the club following his outbust against the owners.

Wenger told Corse Matin,"Yes, he wants to do it. He is intelligent and he has the qualities. The existential question that we always ask ourselves is whether we are ready to sacrifice our life for the coaching profession."

Henry was also linked with the Aston Villa job last month

Eintracht Frankfurt are delighted to confirm the arrival of Filip #Kostić from @HSV_English on a two-year loan deal with an option to buy. Welcome to the club, Filip! 🙌 #SGE pic.twitter.com/UwlGOcwzYh
— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) August 20, 2018

📝 Jason Denayer and Lyon have reached an agreement over a 4 year contract.

✅ Deal almost done. The Belgian defender (23) will leave Man City after six years. He never played for #mcfc in an official game. He was loaned out to Celtic, Sunderland & Galatasaray (2x).#mcfc pic.twitter.com/u9PCAOX8jT
— Kristof Terreur 📰 (@HLNinEngeland) August 20, 2018

Can confirm Yannick Bolasie is holding face-to-face talks with Tony Pulis at the Middlesbrough training ground today. The Everton winger travelled to Teesside and stayed at Rockliffe last night. Season-long loan (perhaps with option to buy) being discussed.
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 20, 2018

🇩🇪 @FCBayern President Uli Hoeneß:

🗣 "@Lewy_Official agent asked for an appointment with me. I told him that I have a very busy schedule but I can meet him on 2nd September."

✍️ 2 days after the German Transfer Window closes.

😂 Smart. pic.twitter.com/FBys1XE8DI
— SPORF (@Sporf) August 20, 2018

Valencia President has declared that Real Madrid target Rodrigo will be allowed to leave the Mestalla if the Los Blancos meet his €120 million release clause.

Rodrigo scored 19 goals in all competitions last campaign for Valencia

Sevilla have completed the signing of AS Roma midfielder Maxime Gonalons on a season-long loan.

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