Latest Football Transfer Stories, Rumors And Titbits For The 25th of August 2015

with less than 7 days to the end of the summer football transfer window here are the top football transfer deals as compiled by our man Paul.

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Done Deals:

– Bologna have signed Godfred Donsah from Cagliari, on loan with mandatory option to buy.

– Marko Marin has joined Trabzonspor on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.

– Juventus have confirmed the signing of winger Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea on season-long loan deal.

Marko Marin
Marko Marin

Today’s reports and rumour:

– Tottenham forward Erik Lamela’s father confirmed “we are in talks with Inter and would like a return to Italy.”

– According to Le Parisien journalist Florian Fieschi, Rennes midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré is in advanced negotiations to join Premier League side Watford.

– Everton have made a £5m move for Tottenham centre back Federico Fazio, according to reports.

Roberto Martinez photo credit: Александр Осипов https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode
Roberto Martinez
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– Everton boss Roberto Martinez is hopeful of tying up deals to sign Ramiro Funes Mori and Leandro Rodriguez.

– Javier Zanetti said Inter Milan are hoping to sign both Ivan Perisic and Ezequiel Lavezzi.

– Tottenham are plotting a move for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi, according to reports.

– West Ham are preparing a £4.5m move for Nottingham Forest winger Michail Antonio, according to reports.

– Sampdoria has confirmed negotiations with Napoli for the midfielder Roberto Soriano.

– According to reports, Marseille are interested in the signing of Juventus striker Fernando Llorente.

– Aston Villa have failed with a bid to land ex-Arsenal forward Gervinho from Roma, according to reports.

– Everton’s John Stones has handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force through a move to Chelsea, according to Sky Sports sources.

Neymar photo credit: Marc Puig i Perez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/legalcode
Neymar
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– Barcelona have rejected speculation linking Neymar with a world-record transfer to Manchester United and will offer to extend his contract.

– West Brom have rejected a new bid from Tottenham for striker Saido Berahino.

– Multiple reports suggest Sampdoria have a €1.5m deal with Feyenoord for midfielder Tonny Vilhena.

– Aston Villa have opened negotiations with Roma over the signing of attacking midfielder Adem Ljajic, according to Sky Sports sources.

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Mario Balotelli
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– Mario Balotelli has completed his medical ahead of a proposed move to AC Milan.

– Napoli have turned to Genoa’s Sebastian De Maio because of Udinese’s high demands for Thomas Heurtaux, according to reports.

– Arsenal has reignited their interest in Edinson Cavani although Arsene Wenger is awaiting encouragement before bidding for the PSG striker, according to reports.

– According to reports, Wolves are all set to reject Norwich City’s improved offer for Benik Afobe, believed to be in the region of £8million.

– Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has confirmed the club will not be making any further signings until next year.

– Brendan Rodgers insists Lucas remains firmly part of his plans at Liverpool, even though he cannot guarantee the Brazilian playing time.

– Chelsea are in talks with Zenit Saint Petersburg over the signing of defender Ezequiel Garay, according to Sky Italia.

– Torino President Urbano Cairo robustly denies that Bruno Peres or Nikola Maksimovic will leave – ‘The market is closed’.

– Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has ruled out replacing 24-year-old Spain international David De Gea at Manchester United.

– According to reports, Juventus and Inter Milan are battling for Olympique Marseille midfielder Mario Lemina

– Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal says he sees Marouane Fellaini as more of a striker than a central midfielder this season.

– According to reports, Simone Zaza is delaying his West Ham decision, as Juventus could release Fernando Llorente to Sevilla instead.

– Tottenham are set to make a third bid for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino after seeing their first two offers rejected, sources have told ESPNFC.

– Bayern Munich midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could join Bayer Leverkusen on loan, according to reports.

Football tit bits:

Aaron Ramsey Arsenal Vs Liverpool photo credit: joshjdss  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode
Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal Vs Liverpool
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– West Ham striker Diafra Sakho has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and intimidating a witness.

– Aaron Ramsey has added his voice to calls for video technology to aid with crucial decisions after having a goal
incorrectly chalked off for offside during Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates.

– Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe and Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli are among 14 uncapped players that have been included in the England Under-21 squad for the forthcoming matches against the United States and Norway.

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