All the Latest Transfer Rumors and Completed Transfers from Deadline Day, Monday, 5th October from Europe’s Top 5 leagues.
Koeman unsure of what future holds for Man Utd target Dembele
Ronald Koeman is not sure where Ousmane Dembele will be playing when the transfer window closes as the Barcelona forward continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United.
Dembele has reportedly emerged as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho for Premier League giants Man Utd, who are determined to bolster their squad before Monday’s deadline.
Juventus close to sealing €50m deal for Chiesa
The 22-year-old will join Andrea Pirlo’s side on an initial two-year loan with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met.
Juventus will pay around €2 million for the first year of the loan deal, which will rise to €8m for the second season. Chiesa’s stint in Turin would then have to be made permanent for a fee of around €40m ($47m) if certain conditions are met.
Villas-Boas unhappy with transfer window length
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas believes the transfer window should have closed by now.
“The fact that the transfer window does not end until today is a disaster,” Villas-Boas told Telefoot after a 1-1 draw with Lyon.
Douglas Costa set to join Bayern Munich on loan
Douglas Costa will join Bayern Munich on loan from Juventus before the transfer window closes, Goal can confirm.
The 30-year-old is desperate to relaunch his career and views Bayern as the ideal place to do it after struggling with injuries in Italy.
Southampton eager to bring in Williams
The Saints have approached the Red Devils over a season-long loan deal for the 20-year-old, but he will only be allowed to leave if guarantees over regular playing time are given.
Williams is already behind Luke Shaw in United’s pecking order, and will likely drop to third-choice left-back if Alex Telles arrives from Porto on deadline day.
Roma reach Smalling agreement with Man Utd
The 30-year-old will move to Stadio Olimpico for €15 million (£14m/$18m) on deadline day, bringing to an end his ten-year spell at Old Trafford.
Smalling returned to United after a successful spell at Roma in 2019-20, but is no longer a part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans.
Barca ready to loan out Rafinha & Todibo
Both players look set to join Primeira Liga giants Porto on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign.
Porto will loan Diogo Leite to Barca in return, with a final deal likely to be completed on deadline day.
Juve planning to swoop for Emerson
Juventus are planning a last-minute swoop for Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri – according to Calcio Mercato.
The Blues are eager to sanction the 26-year-old’s departure, with the Bianconeri set to submit a formal loan offer.
Everton wrap up Godfrey deal
Everton have signed Ben Godfrey from Norwich City.
Celtic keen on cut-price Snodgrass
Celtic are asked about a cut-price deal for West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass, claims The Sun.
The Scotland international, who was a boyhood Hoops fan, has slipped back down the pecking order at the London Stadium and could see a move sanctioned.
Liverpool looking into Gazzaniga deal
Liverpool are exploring the option of taking Paulo Gazzaniga from Tottenham, according to The Independent.
Jurgen Klopp wants to land another goalkeeper after seeing Alisson pick up an untimely injury and Adrian struggle in a 7-2 defeat at Aston Villa.
