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It’s going to be a busy end to the transfer window as the Bruno Fernandes saga nears completion after Manchester United made a breakthrough over a fee, which promises to be around £46.6m with a further £8.5m in add-ons. The Red Devils may finally deliver Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the upgrade he needs amid an injury crisis involving Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay. While there will be much more away from Old Trafford as Tottenham Hotspur appear keen to be innovative to salvage their hopes of beating rivals Chelsea to a top four place: namely through a surprise Olivier Giroud, who is unwanted by Frank Lampard and now Jose Mourinho is eager to sign the French striker on an 18-month deal to cover for the injured Harry Kane – though it remains to be seen whether the Blues will accept a deal from a direct rival.
Serie A clubs are always active late in the window and Barcelona promise to make a significant move late on as they bid to replace Luis Suarez. Rodrigo from Valencia is the most likely option, though they will have to pay up, with Los Che knocked back when they asked about Nelson Semedo being sent to the Mestalla as part of the deal. Liverpool FC are sitting easy at the top of the Premier League and did their business nice and early with the signing of Takumi Minamino from RB Salzburg, though Jurgen Klopp may yet send out a youngster on loan for experience.
Arsenal have been quiet, with Mikel Arteta still assessing his squad and utilising his youngsters before making key decisions on the first team squad. Pablo Mari appeared to be the first signing of Arteta era but the Brazilian centre-back was sent back to Flamengo with a deal seemingly collapsing. Look out for Krzysztof Piatek too, Spurs and Chelsea have been mentioned, with AC Milan possibly open to a loan deal after the Polish forward’s struggles this season saw the Rossoneri snap up Zlatan Ibrahimovic to drive their second half of the season.
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Barcelona target Rodrigo's future at Valencia could be decided in the next 48 hours.
Superdeporte report that Valencia have knocked back all of the Catalan side's offers to date.
They want a one-off payment of €60m to sell their 28-year-old star.
Borussia Dortmund look to be closing in on signing Emre Can from Juventus.
The former Liverpool star has been out of favour since Maurizio Sarri's arrival, and the 26-year-old, who has two more years on his contract, looks set to leave for a fee in the region of €25-30m.
Bild claim Dortmund are primed to beat off competition from Manchester United, Spurs, Bayern and Arsenal.
There's not much time to do it... But here's everything each Premier League club needs before this week's deadline.
Barcelona could offer Wague and Abel Ruiz in part exchange for Rodrigo.
The Catalans want the Valencia star to fill the void left by the injured Luis Suarez.
And Mundo Deportivo report that Barca could send the full-back Wague in return, given their need in that area.
While Ruiz could eventually blossom into a direct replacement.
Fiorentina have matched Napoli's offer of €15m plus bonuses for Verona star Sofyan Amrabat.
The Moroccan has impressed this season with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the 23-year-old is now a key target for both clubs.
Lyon set to edge Arsenal for Guimaraes
Lyon chief Juninho insists his club are set to beat Arsenal for Bruno Guimaraes.
The Athletico Paranaense midfielder has been a target for the Gunners this window.
And the 22-year-old is now very close to joining the Ligue 1 side, according to Juninho.
“For Bruno Guimaraes, it’s 95 per cent done," he said. "We’re going to go there to do the last tests. We’ll see him on Wednesday to have his medical visit.”
Leeds United have signed Jean-Kevin Augustin on loan from Red Bull Leipzig.
The striker previously played at PSG, but has failed to prove his worth in the Bundesliga.
Sheffield United are keen on Sander Berge and the player is open to the move too.
That's according to Bleacher Report's Dean Jones, who believes the Genk star could finally land in the Premier League.
A target for West Ham and Manchester United, the 21-year-old may eventually wind up at Bramall Lane for £20m.
PSV are furious with Steven Bergwijn and Spurs after the player travelled to London to complete a £25.3m move.
The 22-year-old was not given permission to travel, while a fee has not been agreed between the clubs.
PSV interim manager, Ernest Faber said: “It’s his choice. We only need players who are 100 per cent focused on PSV.”
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