Welcome to Sports Mole's live transfer blog on Tuesday, August 25.
Time is running out for football clubs to complete their transfer business as there are just seven days left before the summer window slams shut.
More than £500m has changed hands in the Premier League so far, but that figure is expected to rise before next Tuesday's deadline.
Here, we will keep track of all the latest developments as they emerge throughout the day.
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Good morning everyone! There's just over one week left in the summer transfer window, so what shall we expect in the next few days? Well, you would like to think that most clubs would have their business finalised by now, but there always seems to be a scramble towards deadline day. As long as the window is open, there will be transfer news, so stick with us and you won't miss a thing!
Right, let's get things underway with some news relating to Tottenham Hotspur's £30m club-record signing Erik Lamela. According to gianlucadimarzio.com, Inter Milan have made contact with Spurs regarding a possible loan deal for the Argentine. Lamela arrived at White Hart Lane in 2013 from Roma with so much promise, but he has failed to make a significant impact. Whether Spurs will offload the player before next week's deadline remains to be seen.
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If you need to catch up on all the transfer stories that emerged over the past 12 hours or so, then look no further. We have a daily morning update ready for you to view - just click here.
Manchester United lost out on Pedro to Chelsea at the last minute, but are they about to do something similar to rivals Manchester City? According to Bild, the Red Devils are considering making a late move for Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. The former Chelsea player has been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium all summer, but could the rumoured £57m transfer be disrupted by interest from United? Reports in Germany seem to think so.
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Mario Balotelli's Liverpool exit seems to be edging ever closer. According to Sky Sports News, the controversial striker has touched down in Italy to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed loan return to AC Milan.
Into the Championship for a moment, where it appears that Leeds United have failed in their bid to sign Fernando Forestieri from Watford. The Whites will reportedly pursue other targets after failing to convince the Italian to move to Elland Road.
Mario Balotelli is expected to leave Liverpool in the coming days, and now former Red Jamie Carragher has had his say on the controversial striker. Carragher has said that the Merseysiders made a mistake in bringing the Italian to Anfield in the first place.
Birmingham City youngster Demarai Gray has been linked with a move away from the Blues this summer, with Bournemouth reportedly interested. However, Leicester City could allegedly make a bid for the winger in the final week of the transfer window.
Norwich City have reportedly made another bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Benik Afobe. The Canaries failed with a move for the frontman last week, but it appears that they want to try again for the ex-Arsenal man.
Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has been linked with a switch to manchester United this summer as a potential replacement for David de Gea. However, the Netherlands international has stated that he expects to remain with his current side rather than move to Old Trafford.
Are Tottenham preparing to cut ties with Erik Lamela? An Italian club are said to be interested in signing the Argentine this summer. To find out who, click here.
Some good news for Sheffield United supporters - emerging talent Che Adams has signed a new long-term deal with the League One Club. The striker's new contract will run until the summer of 2018.
According to Le Parisien, Paris-Saint Germain are close to announcing the loan signing of Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao. Good move from the French champions? The 27-year-old surely still has plenty to offer!
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This is a bit of a strange one. Real Betis' Alvaro Vadillo, who was once regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe, is said to be heading for Rayo Vallecano. Still just 20, the Spaniard has brilliant ability and Rayo will have some player if they can nurture his talent.
"We're counting on [Nolito] to stay with us, and hopefully August 31 will be an uneventful day." Those were the words from Celta Vigo boss Eduardo Berizzo when questioned on Barcelona's reported interest in Nolito. Will the Catalan outfit look to replace Pedro in the latter stages of the transfer window? Any potential new signings will not be able to represent the Catalan outfit until January. More here.
Back to England and Aston Villa have reportedly started talks with Roma over a move for attacking midfielder Adem Ljajic. It has already been a very busy window for Villa!
Is Neymar heading for Manchester United this summer? No says Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu: "Within a few months we will begin to discuss Neymar's renewal. We want him to stay at Barca for many more years. We don't want him to leave. He's young and we want him to retire at Barca." More here.
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Manchester City are reportedly close to signing Villarreal's 18-year-old midfielder Aleix Garcia. The Spaniard made his first-team debut for the Yellow Submarine on the final weekend of last season, while he has also made 10 appearances for Villarreal's B team. According to Goal.com, Man City have beaten a host of clubs to Garcia's signature and the teenager will arrive in England on Tuesday afternoon to pen a long-term deal.
Fiorentina midfielder Joaquin is said to be desperate to return to his former club Real Betis this summer, but according to Fiorentina president Andrea della Valle, the Spaniard is not for sale. More here.
River Plate midfielder Matias Kranevitter will reportedly fly to Spain on Wednesday to complete a move to Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old, who came through the youth system at his current club, has been linked with a number of European clubs over the course of 2015. However, according to AS, Atletico have won the race for the Argentine and are close to announcing his capture on a four-year contract.
DONE DEAL! We've known about it for some time, but Juventus have now confirmed the arrival of Juan Cuadrado on a season-long loan deal. Story developing here.
UPDATE! Another player close to leaving the Premier League is Mario Balotelli, who has completed his medical with AC Milan.
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REJECTED! To be fair to West Brom, they are digging their heels in over Saido Berahino. Tottenham have lodged another bid for the wantaway striker, but it's been rejected by the Baggies.
Come on then, who has heard of Matias Kranevitter? Well, Atletico Madrid fans might want to start reading up about the River Plate midfielder. According to AS, the 22-year-old is on the verge of completing a move to the Vicente Calderon.
DONE DEAL! He's barely played for Chelsea, but now Marko Marin is on the move. The Germain winger has joined Turkish side Trabzonspor. More here.
TRANSFER REQUEST? According to Sky Sports News, this man has informed Everton that he wants to join Chelsea. The story is developing here.
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Manchester United's link with Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato seems to be getting stronger. According to The Telegraph, the Premier League club are seriously considering a move before the end of the transfer window. The 25-year-old is believed to have been made available by his club Corinthians for around £11m.
In case you missed it earlier, the big news coming out of Germany is that Manchester United are said to be battling Manchester City for Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. I have a feeling that this one could run and run until deadline day.
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has suggested that the club's business in the current transfer window is over. Read what the former midfielder had to say on the matter here.
A bit of news from League One now, with Oldham Athletic confirming that former Bradford City winger Mark Yeates has joined the club on a short-term deal.
TRANSFER UPDATE! Check out all of today's news and gossip from the summer transfer window with out nightly roundup right here.
There's a potentially BIG development in Saido Berahino's West Brom future now, as manager Tony Pulis, who rejected Spurs' second attempt to lure the 21-year-old to White Hart Lane today, leaves him out of his squad for the visit of Port Vale in the League Cup.
Is Spurs winger Erik Lamela heading to Inter Milan? That's what the papers are saying. That's what Twitter is saying. And, finally, that's what his own father is saying. Well, kinda. Click HERE for more on that!
Norwich City have been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Benik Afobe of late, and the latest reports suggest they won't be getting him on the cheap. Wolves have allegedly slapped a £14m price tag on the 22-year-old. Read more here.
Norwich might want to consider paying that sum for Afobe because their striker Lewis Grabban reportedly walked out on the club this evening after being named as a substitute for the League Cup visit to Rotherham United, casting his future into doubt. The player's former club Bournemouth are expected to table a third bid for him before the transfer window closes.
We could see a new striker arrive at West Ham United by the weekend as reports suggest they are on the verge of recruiting either Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor or Simone Zaza of Juventus. Manager Slaven Bilic has some serious injury concerns up front ahead of this weekend's visit to Liverpool, and is apparently hoping to alleviate them with a new signing.
Over to the North end of London now and Arsenal are believed to be close to signing Dynamo Moscow striker Alexander Kokorin. The highly-rated Russian international has also been linked with Paris St-Germain, Manchester United and Zenit St Petersburg.
More on the Benik Afobe saga - Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has confirmed that the club have rejected Norwich City's improved offer for the player and vowed not to sell him during the current transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur are apparently lining up a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi, who is said to be surplus to requirements at the Spanish club. They reportedly face competition from Liverpool and Real Sociedad for his signature.
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Sticking with Spurs, the latest reports surrounding Saido Berahino's potential West Bromwich Albion exit suggesting that Tottenham are planning on tabling a third bid for the striker. Manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly prepared to offer £23m plus add-ons to get his man.
And that's all we have time for right now, but be sure to rejoin Sports Mole for more live transfer updates from 7am sharp!
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Danielle Joynson
Danielle Joynson
