LIVE Transfer Blog: Latest Transfer News, Rumours, Done Deals and more (Aug 22)

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Updated: 23 August 2018 00:08 IST - Published: 22 August 2018 16:04 IST

Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui wants to sign Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno. The club believe his €120m buyout clause is excessive and feel €60m would be a fair fee. (Source: AS) pic.twitter.com/AeJoVnDmKy
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 22, 2018

We are delighted to announce the signing of Anwar El Ghazi from Lille on a season-long loan ✍️#PartOfThePride #AVFC pic.twitter.com/wUo9XXI5ad
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) August 22, 2018

Arsenal will not meet midfielder Aaron Ramsey's demand to double his wages but are confident he will sign a new contract. (Source: Evening Standard) pic.twitter.com/Ob9KkX2agC
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 22, 2018

It's so great to have you back, @carlos7bacca! 💛🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/ZqVMey8pq7
— Villarreal CF English (@Eng_Villarreal) August 22, 2018

Barcelona can buy back Yerry Mina from Everton for 60m euros having sold him on deadline day, but they cannot activate the clause until 2020. (Source - Marca)
— Kristian Sturt (@FootieWriter) August 22, 2018

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made £60m Wolves star Rúben Neves one of his top January transfer targets. (Source: Daily Star) pic.twitter.com/RT3FcWwN2z
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 22, 2018

Paris Saint-Germain's search for a new midfielder has taken the route of Italy. The Parsiens have shifted their focus to Sami Khedira, who has just one year remaining on his deal at Juventus and could be available for €30 million.

However, Juventus are set to offer Khedira a contract extension to ward off interest from PSG.

Khedira joined Juve on a free transfer in 2015

Aston Villa have been handed a huge boost as Chelsea's Tammy Abraham is closing in on a season-long loan move to Villa Park. Abraham is currently the third-choice striker at Stamford Bridge and will be allowed to leave on loan to gain some first-team experience.

Abraham spent the last two seasons on loan at Bristol City and Swansea City

Watford have terminated the contract of defender Brice Dja Djedje by mutual consent. The Ivorian joined the Hornets in 2016 from Marseille and played just two games for Watford during his spell.

CONFIRMED: Rangers have officially signed Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty on a two-year deal from Hearts.

The Gerrard revolution continues 🔵 pic.twitter.com/FJ3QUiSgmz
— TeamFA (@TeamFA) August 22, 2018

Ivan Rakitić and Sergio Busquets are set to snub Paris Saint-Germain and sign new contracts with Barcelona. (Source: Daily Mirror) pic.twitter.com/wwnXnWwDwi
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 22, 2018

BREAKING!!!

In spite of Anthony Martial's decision to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United, manager Jose Mourinho has informed executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to sell the 22-year-old Frenchman this transfer window.

Chelsea set Willian price tag

Chelsea have reportedly offered 29 year old Willian to Real Madrid. The Blues could demand an amount as high as €80 million for the Brazilian international, who was earlier linked with a move to Barcelona last month but Chelsea decided to reject all three of Barca's bids.

Real have been in the hunt for a like-to-like replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and are set to launch one final offer for Willian's teammate Eden Hazard before the close of the transfer window. Meanwhile, Willian has two years left on his deal at Chelsea and there were claims that the winger could be offered a new contract soon.

Chelsea are set to face a huge challenge to keep hold off Marcos Alonso over the next few days. The Spaniard is attracting serious interest from La Liga giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Both the Madrid clubs could make one final push to land Alonso as they desire to add backup for the left-back position in their squads respectively.

Sevilla are keen on taking Paris Saint-Germain's Julian Draxler on loan until the end of the season. The German has slipped down the pecking order at PSG and could be surplus to requirements for new boss Thomas Tuchel.

Aston Villa in talks with Lille over a loan deal with option to buy for Dutch winger Anwar El Ghazi, L'Equipe reports. #AVFC
— Robin Bairner (@RBairner) August 22, 2018

Manchester City's goalkeeper crisis has deepened after Barcelona blocked Jasper Cillessen's move to the Etihad. (Source: Sun Sport) pic.twitter.com/47zsienO7k
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 22, 2018

Anthony Martial now wants to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place under José Mourinho. (Source: Sun Sport) pic.twitter.com/3PhOzgdY5H
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 22, 2018

BREAKING!!!

Thierry Henry has reached an agreement with Bordeaux to take over as their new manager. Gus Poyet was suspended for seven days earlier this week but his sacking is imminent prior to the appointment of Henry at Bordeaux.

Henry has accepted his first managerial job

Lewandowski takes decision on Bayern future

In his latest interview, Robert Lewandowski stated that he will stay at Bayern Munich this season and is once again "in love" with the Bavarian club. The 29 year old admitted that he considered leaving Bayern this summer following the criticism he received towards the end of last season.

Lewandowski attracted interest from the Premier League and La Liga in recent months and had desired to leave Bayern in order to face a fresh challenge in a new country and a different league.

Lewandowski will be entering his fifth season at Bayern this term

Manchester City want a goalkeeper

The transfer window is closed in England but Manchester City have entered the market for a new goalkeeper. Second-choice keeper Claudio Bravo suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in training and could spent the entire season on the sidelines.

City have applied for an emergency loan as Ederson is the only senior goalkeeper available and 20 year old Daniel Grimshaw is the only backup available for the Premier League Champions.

The top target is Real Madrid's Keylor Navas and Man City are considering an emergency loan move for the Costa Rican shotstopper.

Bravo is likely to be ruled for the rest of the season

Real Madrid will make one final push to sign Chelsea forward Eden Hazard before Spain's transfer deadline on August 31. (Source: Daily Mirror) pic.twitter.com/PsKyp02tHe
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 22, 2018