Live Transfer Updates: August 17

Mateo Kovacic is all set to reject Liverpool and join Real Madrid. [Gazzetta]

Manchester City are close to completing the signing of Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia. [Daily Mirror]

Saido Berahino is likely to join Tottenham on a £15m offer to the young England striker. [Daily Mail]

Liverpool are on the verge of signing Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi. He is valued at around £16m. [Metro]

Wolfsburg are expecting a new and improved bid from Manchester City for Kevin De Bruyne. [Independent]

Interview: Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson is ready for his trip to Anfield. | @NickLustig90 http://t.co/9b1AlxVUSb pic.twitter.com/GC2KBow5uA
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 17, 2015

Everton want to sign Cameroon midfielder Alex Song. [Mirror]

Louis van Gaal has spoken directly to Pedro and convinced him to join Manchester United. [Sport]

If David De Gea leaves Manchester United at the end of the season for free, Real Madrid could pay a £12m signing-on fee. [Daily Mirror]

Photo confirmation of Abdul Baba Rahman's move to Chelsea. (Source: 101 Great Goals) pic.twitter.com/w7apzsdncW
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 17, 2015