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09:27, 18 Aug 2021
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Yesterday saw Tammy Abraham leave Chelsea after 17 years with he club, signing for Serie A giants. What will Wednesday hold in store for us? Will we see any progress in Harry Kane's future? Will Aaron Ramsdale join the Gunners?

Stay with us all day to find out. We'll bring you live updates throughout the day.

Updates
18 August 2021
That's all folks!

That is a wrap for today's transfer blog. No jaw-dropping moves today but there is still plenty of time before deadline day. Join us tomorrow for some more transfer news.

18 August 2021
Nainggolan "betrayed" by Cagliari

Royal Antwerp midfielder Radja Nainggolan has come out and said he felt betrayed by Cagliari, where he was on loan last season. He felt that he had rejected a lot waiting for Cagliari to come in for him but he ended up back in his hometown.

18 August 2021
Bentaleb medical concerning Genoa

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is facing an uncertain future as the free agent's medical with Italian side Genoa has raised concerns with his prospective employers and the deal has been stalled.

18 August 2021
Kane posts pic amidst transfer drama

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has posted a pic of him in action at Spurs' training ground as he is left behind for the club's UEFA Europa Conference League play-off first-leg clash against Pacos de Ferreira.

18 August 2021
Chelsea pair could be headed for Italy

Chelsea outcasts Davide Zappacosta and Tiemoue Bakayoko could be heading to Italy before the transfer window closes. Zappacosta has interest from sides Fiorentina and Atalanta while Bakayoko is in talks with AC Milan regarding a move to San Siro, as per Sky Sports.

18 August 2021
Boyle extends Hibs contract

Martin Boyle has extended his stay at Hibernian which will see him remain at Easter Road until 2024.

18 August 2021
Lingard has place at Man U but could leave for £25

Jesse Lingard is being viewed as in Manchester United's plans for this season but the club would sanction a permanent transfer if they receive their £25million valuation. The 28-year-old had an impressive loan at West Ham United during the second half of last season and it is believed the Hammers are still interested in bringing the attacker to the London Stadium on a permanent basis.

Phil Jones IS in Solskjaer's plans and won't be sold by United
Phil Jones IS in Solskjaer's plans and won't be sold by United
18 August 2021
Phil Jones won't be sold

Manchester United do not plan to sell defender Phil Jones as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to keep the fifth-choice centre-half in his squad. Jones has two years remaining on his £130k a week contract at Old Trafford.

Phil Jones IS in Solskjaer's plans and won't be sold by United
Phil Jones IS in Solskjaer's plans and won't be sold by United
18 August 2021
Espanyol announce Aleix Vidal signing

Espanyol have confirmed the signing of veteran full-back Aleix Vidal. The 31-year-old has joined the Spanish outfit as a free agent after recently leaving Sevilla. 

18 August 2021
Lukaku given the number nine shirt

Chelsea have confirmed that new signing Romelu Lukaku will wear the the famous number nine shirt.

18 August 2021
Locatelli meets Juve supporters
18 August 2021
Gerrard hoping for more Rangers business

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is hopeful that his side will be able to make a few more additions before the transfer window closes at the end of the month. 

18 August 2021
Man United's Pereira could be off to Flamengo

Manchester United's Brazilian misfit midfielder Andreas Pereira could be set for a loan move to his homeland with Flamengo his likely destination. The two clubs are locked in talks in structuring a loan deal for the Belgian-born Brazilian.

18 August 2021
Juranovic heading for Celtic medical

Celtic are one step closer to securing full-back Josip Juranovic with the Legia Warsaw defender heading to Glasgow for a medical after a deal had been struck between the two sides. 

Transfer Centre: Antony, Anthony Gordon, Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and more!
Transfer Centre: Antony, Anthony Gordon, Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and more!
18 August 2021
Spurs dealt striker blow

Tottenham Hotspur target Lautaro Martinez is close to signing a new long-term deal with Serie A champions Inter Milan. The striker had always wanted to stay with the Italian giants, so Spurs will have to look elsewhere for a new forward.

18 August 2021
Odegaard announcement imminent
18 August 2021
Chelsea confirm Batshuayi contract extension

Chelsea confirmed that they extended forward Michy Batshuayi's contract until 2023 as he joins Turkish club Besiktas for the season.

18 August 2021
Kane left at home

Harry Kane has been left at home as Tottenham Hotspur have flown to Portugal for their UEFA Europa Conference League play-off tie against Pacos de Ferreira. It is thought that he has been left in the UK to work on his own personal pre-season.

18 August 2021
Wolves can use Mir in Guedes deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers' pursuit of Valencia's Goncalo Guedes has been given an update. The club could offer €18million plus forward Rafa Mir to help with the negotiations with the Spanish club.

It also reports that Wolves' Spanish winger Adama Traore can leave for around €40million.

18 August 2021
Odegaard a done deal?

Spanish media are reporting that the deal to bring Martin Odegaard to Arsenal is finalised and is just waiting official confirmation from the north London club.

From Spain: Player 'has been sold to Arsenal' - Transfer 'just needs to be made official' - Sport Witness
From Spain: Player 'has been sold to Arsenal' - Transfer 'just needs to be made official' - Sport Witness
18 August 2021
Inter eyeing Thuram as Lukaku replacement

Serie A champions Inter Milan are in talks with agent Mino Raiola regarding a move for Borussia Monchengladbach's versatile attacker Marcus Thuram. 

18 August 2021
Batshuayi announced as Besiktas player

Besiktas have unveiled the Michy Batshuayi signing from Chelsea with a Batman-themed video.

18 August 2021
Chelsea pay tribute to Sean Lock

Chelsea have paid tribute to life-long supporter and comedian Sean Lock who sadly lost his battle with cancer at the age of 58. 

18 August 2021
Danjuma bids farewell to Bournemouth

Arnaut Danjuma is reportedly about to join La Liga and UEFA Champions League side Villarreal from AFC Bournemouth for a fee of £20million. One of the standout players in the Championship last season, Danjuma's fee will be a welcome boost to Scott Parker's transfer funds with less than two weeks remaining of the summer transfer window.

18 August 2021
Locatelli completes Juventus medical

Manuel Locatelli has completed his medical for Turin side Juventus ahead of his move from Sassuolo.

18 August 2021
Several Lyon players up for sale

Lyon's Sporting Director Juninho is willing to part with a number of first-team players, judging them to have a poor attitude following the side's 3-0 loss to Angers. Two of the players mentioned include Burnley target Maxwel Cornet as well as Arsenal and Tottenham target Houssem Aouar.

18 August 2021
Tottenham and Arsenal in battle for Aouar

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are reportedly going head-to-head in the pursuit of Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. The French club are thought to have reduced the asking price for the courted midfielder.

18 August 2021
James McCLean returns to Wigan

Republic of Ireland winger James McCLean has rejoined Wigan Athletic on a one-year deal after leaving Stoke City. The 32-year-old's last stint at the Lancashire club came between 2013 and 2015.

18 August 2021
Watford close to securing new signing

Premier League side Watford are close to signing Fenerbahce midfielder Ozan Tufan.

18 August 2021
PSG put five players up for sale

PSG have put five first-team players up for sale following the high-profile signing of Lionel Messi in a bid to ease the club's wage bill.

PSG put five players up 'for sale' to ease wages following Lionel Messi transfer
PSG put five players up 'for sale' to ease wages following Lionel Messi transfer
18 August 2021
Raso explains decision to leave Everton

New Manchester City signing Hayley Raso explains the reasons behind her Everton exit with the Champions League being a massive factor in the Australian's decision.

18 August 2021
Dortmund to increase Haaland release clause

German side Borussia Dortmund are looking to increase the release clause of their prized asset, Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland. The Mirror are reporting that the Black and Yellows are looking to increase the star's release clause price tag by €15million which would take the buyout sum next summer to €90million.

18 August 2021
Manchester City women sign striker

Manchester City women have secured the services of Australian international striker Hayley Raso on a two-year deal from fellow FAWSL side Everton.

Manchester City FC - Official Website of Man City F.C.
Manchester City FC - Official Website of Man City F.C.
18 August 2021
Arsenal edging closer to Odegaard

Arsenal are getting closer to sealing a deal for Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard for a reported fee of €40million. The Real Madrid player spent the second half of last season at the Emirates stadium and he has been Mikel Arteta's priority signing this summer.

Sources: Arsenal close to €40m Odegaard deal
Sources: Arsenal close to €40m Odegaard deal
18 August 2021
Levy ignoring Man City calls

According to the Telegraph, Manchester City have tabled an offer of around £125million for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is refusing to accept and is ignoring City's calls.

18 August 2021
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