Transfer News LIVE updates: Chelsea spree; Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Man Utd latest

TRANSFER NEWS LIVE UPDATES: All the latest rumours and done deals ahead of Thursday’s 11pm deadline…

Eagles want Sakho back

13:05: Crystal Palace are desperate to bring Mamadou Sakho back to Selhurst Park before Thursday’s transfer deadline.

The 27-year-old France defender enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Eagles last season, but Liverpool’s £30million valuation proved a major obstacle for the London club.

However, Palace are now prepared to meet the asking-price to remedy their defensive woes after three successive Premier League defeats under new manager Frank de Boer.

Leicester and West Brom are also interested in him.

Koke excited by Costa return

13:00: Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke is relishing the prospect of linking up with Diego Costa again.

Reports claim Atletico are close to re-signing the Spanish talisman in a deal worth £40million plus performance-related add-ons.

And although Koke thinks the transfer could be complicated, he’s excited about his potential return.

He told Spanish radio station Cadena Star: “We all want Diego Costa to come, but the situation is complicated. If Diego comes, he will help us and he already knows a lot of us at the club so for us it would be very exciting.”

Neymar tells Coutinho to snub Barca

12:55: Neymar has reportedly urged Philippe Coutinho to stay at Liverpool and reject a move to Barcelona.

Neymar only left the Nou Camp this summer in a deal worth £200m to take him to Paris Saint-Germain.

The 25-year-old completed a move from Santos to Barca in 2013 and set the world alight with his displays as he won two La Liga titles and the Champions League during his time in Spain.

But surprisingly he feels Coutinho should stay at Liverpool.

Brazilian publication Estadao claim Neymar has told Coutinho he won’t regret Liverpool’s decision of keeping him away from Barca.

Matic: Six clubs can win league

12:50: Nemanja Matic believes ‘five or six clubs’ are capable of winning the Premier League title.

The Serbia international has started all three of Manchester United’s opening three games since arriving from Stamford Bridge, and despite their 100% start to the campaign, thinks six clubs can realistically win.

Asked if Manchester United can win the Premier League title for the first time in five years, he said: “It will be really tough winning this year, not only for us, but for all the teams.

“There are five or six clubs with a realistic shot at the title and have realistic hopes of contending.”

Inter eye Mustafi alternatives

12:45: Inter Milan are drawing up a shortlist of alternatives to Arsenal star Shkodran Mustafi.

Numerous reports have claimed that Mustafi is edging closer to a season-long loan switch to the Italian giants after struggling to settle in England.

But Corriere dello Sport claim the two clubs are struggling to reach an agreement.

Inter are prepared to offer £16million, while Arsenal are holding out for £23m.

Some of Inter’s alternatives include Dinamo Kiev’s Domagoj Vida, Bayer Leverkusen’s Aleksander Dragovic and Genoa’s Armando Izzo.

Conte wants Mahrez

12:30: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has spoken with Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez about a possible move to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues signed N’Golo Kante from the Foxes last season, and are close to wrapping up a deal for fellow midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

But their raid on Craig Shakespeare’s side hasn’t stopped there.

Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli claims Chelsea are prepared to offer £46million for Mahrez and could seal the deal before Thursday’s deadline.

Reds book hat-trick of medicals

12:10: Liverpool have booked in three medicals today.

At least those are the claims circulating on Twitter as Reds fans continue to scour the internet looking for any transfer updates.

This morning, Liverpool have already confirmed an agreement with RB Leipzig for Naby Keita to join the club next summer.

But could the Reds be about to wrap up some more deals before the transfer window shuts on Thursday evening?

Well, lifelong Liverpool fan and retired boxer Derry Mathews got Liverpool fans in a frenzy with his tweet last night.

The 33-year-old tweeted a screenshot showing an alleged email from a doctor at Spire Liverpool Hospital with the caption: “Goodnight everyone thank me tomorrow #Lfc.” 

The email contained the following information apparently from Dr. Suhail Ahmed: “Yes I can confirm that there are 3 medicals booked in by Liverpool Football Club tomorrow.

“However, I am not at liberty to discuss anymore on this matter.”

Arsene wants Draxler… again!

12:00: Arsene Wenger has planned for life without Alexis Sanchez, according to Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli.

The latest reports claim Manchester City have made direct contact with Arsenal and offered winger Raheem Sterling plus cash for the Chilean superstar.

Arsene Wenger has publicly stated that Sanchez, 28, will not be sold this summer.

But should he perform a U-turn, Giulianelli believes Paris St-Germain star Julian Draxler is top of his shortlist.

Sanchez asks to leave Chile camp

11:40: Alexis Sanchez has reportedly asked for permission to leave the Chile camp for personal reasons, according to TV13.

The news comes shortly after The Mirror revealed Manchester City have offered Raheem Sterling plus cash for the attacker, who’s contract expires in June 2018.

The broadcaster don’t explicitly say what Sanchez’s ‘personal reasons’ are, but it’s likely his absence is to resolve his future.

Marseille bid for Origi

11:15: Marseille have made an approach for Liverpool forward Divock Origi, according to L’Equipe.

The Belgian international has played just nine minutes of Premier League football this season, and appears surplus to requirements under Jurgen Klopp.

The report claims boss Rudi Garcia has asked management to sign Origi, although it’s unclear whether Marseille have requested a season-long loan deal or permanent transfer.

Origi, 22, is supposedly concerned about missing out on Belgium’s World Cup squad and would like to leave Anfield to secure regular first-team football.

Bilic given reprieve

11:00: West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has been given four games to save his job after their disastrous start to the campaign.

West Ham sit rock bottom of the Premier League table after losing their opening three games of the season, in which they have shipped 10 goals.

Bilic held his usual post-match debriefing with Hammers co-owner David Sullivan on Monday to discuss Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Newcastle.

And according to The Mirror, the West Ham boss was told results must improve next month when they play three of their four league games at the London Stadium.

Swansea want Sanches

10:45: Swansea have joined the battle to sign Bayern Munich’s Renato Sanches.

Paul Clement is desperate to sign a creative midfielder capable of replacing Gylfi Sigurdsson, who joined Everton in a club-record deal.

And The Mirror claim Swansea have identified Sanches as the ideal player.

The Portugal international, who’s been linked with Premier League duo Liverpool and Chelsea, has struggles to establish himself at Bayern Munich and is considered surplus to requirements.

Wimmer join Stoke

10:13: Stoke have announced the signing of Tottenham defender Kevin Wimmer for £18m.

Wimmer was free to leave Spurs this summer after joining for £4.3m two years ago from Budesliga outfit Koln.

Davinson Sanchez had already replaced him in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad after joining in a club-record £42m deal.

Wimmer has penned a five-year contract at Stoke.

Liverpool have two Lemar bids rejected

09:40: Liverpool have had two bids rejected by Monaco for winger Thomas Lemar.

Sky Sports said the latest offer made by Liverpool were around £64.8m, having previously submitted an offer worth £55.5m.

Monaco are determined to keep the 21-year-old this summer.

Sanchez Sterling swap deal

08:55: Manchester City have offered Raheem Sterling to Arsenal in stunning player-plus-cash deal in a bid to sign Alexis Sanchez.

Pep Guardiola is desperate to land the Chilean with Alexis Sanchez having less than a year to run on his contract at the Emirates.

And The Mirror claim City are now prepared to include Sterling, plus cash, in a package to tempt the Gunners into doing business.

Arsenal insist Sanchez is not for sale but following the club’s disappointing 4-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday the forward is thought to be unhappy to stay.

Liverpool sign Keita… for next summer

08:10: Liverpool have announced their deal to sign Naby Keita from RB Leipzig next summer.

The Reds tweeted: “#LFC have agreed a deal with RB Leipzig for the future transfer of Naby Keita”.

Liverpool will pay a club-record £55m to land Keita but want two signings before deadline day with Virgil van Dijk (£70m) and Thomas Lemar (£75m) in Jurgen Klopp’s sights.

Chelsea’s £75m double deal

07:15: Chelsea are closing in on a £75m double early transfer deadline day swoop.

Chelsea agreed a £35m fee with Arsenal for England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – and are moving towards a £40m deal for Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

Oxlade-Chamberlain is currently with Gareth Southgate’s England squad as they prepare for Friday night’s World Cup qualifying clash in Malta.

But he will now discuss personal terms with Chelsea and is expected to have his medical at the national team’s headquarters at St George’s Park in the next 24 hours before signing a five-year deal.

Bale to leave Real?

06:30: Gareth Bale could spark a last-minute transfer scramble with his Real Madrid future looking increasingly bleak.

Bale was whistled off by fans at the Bernabeu on Sunday night after Zinedine Zidane substituted Madrid’s record signing against Valencia with the scores level at 1-1 as they chased a winner in the final 15 minutes.

While Bale struggled, Madrid’s new darling Marco Asensio shone with the 21-year-old winger scoring both goals as they ended up drawing 2-2, continuing his blistering start to the season.

And the Manchester Evening News say this will come as big encouragement to Manchester United in their pursuit of the player.