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          David De Gea to finally get Real Madrid move in £29 million transfer?

          • ESPN staffAug 30, 2015, 02:02 AM

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          TOP STORY: De Gea finally gets his move to Real Madrid

          After months of speculation, Manchester United's David De Gea appears set to move to Real Madrid in a £29 million blockbuster deal just three days before Tuesday's transfer deadline, according to the Independent. There has been plenty of posturing from both clubs over the Red Devils' No. 1, but after the Spaniard's uninspired performance for United in a preseason friendly, his last appearance for the side, the writing was on the wall.

          Despite De Gea missing United's opening three matches, his fill-in at goal, Sergio Romero, has done well with three clean sheets to start the season, but that doesn't mean that manager Louis van Gaal won't be searching for another goalkeeper. The Independent also reports that the manager has identified Ajax's Jasper Cillessen as a potential replacement.

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          22.58 BST: To round out our Transfer Talk for Sunday, The Telegraph report that Manchester United have bid £36m for Monaco youngster Anthony Martial. The 19-year-old striker is considered one of the brightest prospects in French football and has 11 goals in 43 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.

          22.28 BST Chicharito update! Reports are surfacing from Germany that the Manchester United striker will join Bayer Leverkusen, with a formal announcement to be made on Monday. The Daily Mail says that the Mexico international said his good-byes to United teammates following Sunday's defeat at Swansea will join on a three-year deal.

          21.09 BST DONE DEAL: Wolfsburg's summer of change continues on Sunday with the Bundesliga club announcing the transfer of winger Ivan Perisic to Inter Milan. The Croatia international has been a target of Inter boss Roberto Mancini. Perisic appeared in 70 Bundesliga games for VfL, scoring 18 goals.

          19.36 BST: Raul Garcia's days at Atletico Madrid appear to be at an end. According to MARCA, the attacking midfielder wants to leave the Madrid club and head north to join Basque side Athletic Bilbao. The former Pamplona man was a key figure during Atletico's La Liga title season of 2013-14, but now appears to be exiting Diego Simeone's side.

          19.04 BST: After another 90 minutes of sitting on the bench for Manchester United, the talk of a Chicharito Hernandez move away away from Old Trafford is growing stronger. However, The Daily Star reports that the club rejected an offer from Tottenham for the Mexico international, while Sky Italia say that the "Little Pea" will end up at West Ham.

          18.12 BST: Newly-promoted La Liga side Las Palmas have added some Spanish top-flight experience with the signing of winger Wakaso, the club announced. The Ghanaian international, who has played at Villarreal and Espanyol, had been on loan at Celtic from Rubin Kazan.

          17.42 BST DONE DEAL: Spanish midfielder Sergi Darder is headed to Ligue 1. The 21-year-old has been signed by Lyon from Malaga for 12€m.

          16.48 BST: Ronald Koeman has told reported Tottenham target Victor Wanyama to follow the example of Morgan Schneiderlin and give his best to Southampton despite wishing to leave the club. Story here.

          16.03 BST DONE DEAL Manchester City have finally confirmed the signing of Kevin De Bruyne from Wolfsburg. Story here.

          15.59 BST: Sport, meanwhile, says Victor Valdes might try to revive his career at United. For more on this story, click here.

          15.45 BST: AS reports that Victor Valdes wants to join another English team after his move to Besiktas fell through.

          15.22 BST: Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama was left out of the squad for Sunday's home game against Norwich, fuelling speculation that he could soon be on his way out of the club.

          Wanyama, 24, has been linked with a move, with Tottenham Hotspur seen as a likely destination.

          15.14 BST: Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes' proposed transfer to Besiktas is off, according to the BBC. It reported that a source close to the former Barcelona goalkeeper said the Turkish club had attempted to change the terms of the move.

          15.03 BST: More details on the Kingsley Coman move from Juventus to Bayern Munich on an initial two-year loan deal.

          France under-21 international Coman, 19, joined Juve from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but Bayern have paid €7 million to sign the player for the next two seasons.

          Juve also confirmed that Bayern would be able to make the winger's move permanent for €21m at any stage up to April 30, 2017.

          14.58 BST: A bit more on Nikica Jelavic: West Ham United have made a bid for the Hull City striker, sources have told ESPN FC.

          The Hammers have been scouring the transfer market for a new striker, and have turned their attentions to Jelavic.

          Hull are resigned to losing Jelavic following their relegation to the Championship, and the Croatian was left out of the side for Saturday's 2-0 win over Preston.

          After the game, Hull boss Steve Bruce said: "We had a bid late last night. Actually, two clubs have shown their hand and with that going on I didn't think it was right [to play him]. At the end of the day, if he goes I've got to go with the players that are going to be here."

          14.47 BST: Tottenham have already been linked with Southampton's Victor Wanyama -- and now they are being linked with Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, who spent last season on loan at West Ham, too. The Sun on Sunday says Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring him to White Hart Lane before the window closes on Tuesday.

          14.39 BST -- DONE DEAL: Bayern Munich have signed Kingsley Coman on an initial loan deal from Juventus.

          14.23 BST: A little more on Lazar Markovic's loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce:

          A statement on Fenerbahce's official website read: "Our club has completed the transfer talks with Serbian player Lazar Markovic on a one-year loan from Liverpool. We would like to welcome Lazar Markovic to Fenerbahce and wish him a great season full of success."

          13.45 BST: Schalke have denied that Julian Draxler is set to join Wolfsburg but suggested they have received bids for the Germany international from both Die Wolfe and Juventus.

          La Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Saturday that Juve were close to agreeing a deal in the region of €25 million up front for Draxler after long negotiations that saw Schalke end discussions with the Italian club earlier in the summer.

          However, it was later reported that Wolfsburg -- looking to replace Manchester City-bound midfielder Kevin De Bruyne -- had moved ahead in the race to sign the 21-year-old.

          13.37 BST DONE DEAL As suspected for a while now, Lazar Markovic is off to Turkey -- the Liverpool man is a Fenerbahce player for the season on loan:

          13.17 BST: When sagas refuse to end, pt 3,450: Kevin De Bruyne's transfer to Manchester City is being further delayed, but today is still apparently the day.

          13.12 BST: Victor Wanyama, linked with a move to Tottenham, is not in the Southampton picture for Sunday's home game against Norwich. Manager Ronald Koeman said the Kenyan midfielder was not "mentally or physically good enough to play."

          13.06 BST: Will Real Madrid face much resistance if they step up their summer-long pursuit of goalkeeper David De Gea? The Daily Telegraph doesn't expect them to:

          12.34 BST -- SOON TO BE DONE DEAL: Bayern Munich have confirmed that defender Dante will complete a move to Bundesliga rivals Wolfsburg:

          12.20 BST: That big-money Sheffield Wednesday bid for Fulham striker Ross McCormack has been rejected, Press Association Sport reports. Fulham paid around £11m to sign the Scotland international from Leeds last summer, and he signed a one-year contract extension last week.

          Meanwhile, Wolves defender Richard Stearman is close to joining the Londoners for a fee in the region of £2 million.

          12.20 BST: Fulham want to sign Nottingham Forest defender Michael Mancienne, says the Mirror, which claims the 27-year-old "is thought to be tempted by the prospect of a move to London."

          12.15 BST: Barcelona star Neymar has told fans they "have nothing to worry about" after speculation linked him with a move to Manchester United.

          The Brazil captain -- who formed part of a devastating attacking trident with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez as Barcelona won La Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Ray last season -- told TV3, in quotes reported by Marca, that he would not be going anywhere.

          12.12 BST: Bayer Leverkusen director of sport Rudi Voller has said Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg would have preferred to join his club rather than Schalke, but Bayern Munich vetoed the move.

          The Danish midfielder joined Schalke on loan until the end of the season after a move to Leverkusen fell through.

          Voller told ZDF television it had been Bayern's decision to send the player to Gelsenkirchen, against his own preference.

          11.44 BST: Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Alexandre Pato has said he wants to stay at Sao Paulo, but acknowledged that may not be his decision to make.

          Corinthians forward Pato has been on loan at Sao Paulo since last year but his parent club's chairman, Roberto de Andrade, said earlier this summer that he was eager to cash in on the 25-year-old.

          Earlier this month, sources told ESPN FC that Corinthians are ready to sell Pato for €10 million (£7.2m) and the former AC Milan star was keen on a move to the Premier League.

          11.21 BST: More Dante -- how much is it possible to have in one day? He's not going to Manchester United, says German paper Bild. Nor is he going to Leicester. No, he's off to Wolfsburg, where he will sign a three-year contract.

          11.14 BST: Sky Sports reports that Fulham have turned down a £10 million bid from Sheffield Wednesday from striker Ross McCormack, who scored as the Londoners secured their first Championship win of the season at Rotherham on Saturday.

          10.47 BST: Louis Van Gaal has told Javier Hernandez he can leave Manchester United before the transfer window closes, the Telegraph says, linking the 27-year-old with a switch to Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen., The paper points out that his departure would leave Wayne Rooney as United's only recognised striker.

          10.45 BST: Everyone seems to be saying that Arsenal need a striker -- and Spanish outlet Fichajes says that striker could be PSG's Edinson Cavani, tipping the Gunners to make a bid for him before the window closes.

          10.39 BST: But if not United for Dante, then who? Leicester, the Sunday People suggests, with the Foxes reported to be willing to pay £5 million for the Brazilian.

          10.30 BST: Could Manchester United make a move for Bayern Munich defender Dante before the window closes? The Old Trafford club were linked with him earlier in the summer, but the Mail reports that Louis van Gaal is uncertain whether he would fit into his United philosophy.

          10.15 BST: West Ham manager Slaven Bilic could move for his countryman Nikica Jelavic as he looks to boost the Hammers' striking options. Bilic, who managed Jelavic during his time as Croatia coach, needs reinforcements up front with Andy Carroll and Enner Valencia injured. He could move for Hull's Jelavic, 30, for around £3 million, the Daily Mail says.

          09.49 BST: Norwich are closing in on the signing of Dynamo Kiev striker Dieumerci Mbokani, sources have told ESPN FC. Story here.

          09.34 BST: Sky Sports News reports that Liverpool's Lazar Markovic has completed his medical at Fenerbahce and his loan switch should be confirmed later today.

          09.31 BST: The Sun says Paul Pogba will resist Chelsea's attempts to sign him this summer as he wants to spend another season at Juventus. Barcelona might well make a move for him at that point, which would no doubt appeal to the France midfielder.

          09.18 BST: Corinthians forward Alexandre Pato is being linked with a move to the Premier League, most recently Tottenham, but could he yet extend his loan spell at Sao Paulo?

          09.00 BST: Rafa Benitez was a happy man after Real Madrid's 5-0 win over Real Betis. Asked whether keeper Keylor Navas would be staying -- which is obviously directly related to whether David De Gea is arriving given then presence of Kiko Casilla -- he said: "What has been my answer over the past few weeks about the three goalkeepers? I am delighted with the three goalkeepers and I just want to enjoy this 5-0 win. I am happy with all of the players I have -- very happy."

          He's told you nothing there, really, has he?

          PAPER ROUND:

          Chelsea move on from Stones and Abdennour, focus on Garay

          Chelsea are scrambling for options at centre-back after facing a struggle to acquire their top two targets. After seeing a bid near £40m for their No. 1 target, Everton's John Stones, get rejected, they tried to seal a move for AS Monaco's Aymen Abdennour but missed out on the 26-year-old defender when Valencia outbid the English champions to wrap up the transfer.

          Chelsea valued Abdennour at £15m but Valencia, of all teams, swooped up and got their man in a £22m bid according to the Daily Mail. The outlet also reports that the centre-back's preference was to move to England, but he is instead the replacement for the departed Nicholas Otamendi, who joined Manchester City last week.

          So now, according to the Telegraph, they will focus on signing Ezequiel Garay from Zenit -- as we reported they would last week.

          Lewandowski is Van Gaal's dream striker

          In July, Van Gaal mentioned that he wanted a "dream striker" to ease the pressure off of lead forward Wayne Rooney in Manchester United's attack. After those comments, speculation went wild with Edinson Cavani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thomas Muller all being linked with a mega-money move to Manchester, but was the Dutchman thinking of another player from Bayern Munich?

          According to Mark Odgen from the Telegraph in an interview with Sirius Radio, Van Gaal's actual top target is Polish international and former Dortmund superstar Robert Lewandowski, who has been inconsistent since joining Bayern Munich last season.

          With Lewandowski failing to make an impression on Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola, this move might make the most sense for all parties involved.

          Arsenal chasing Mahrez?

          Arsenal have needs at striker, defensive midfielder and one can even make a case for needing some backup at centre-back, but of course Arsene Wenger is in the market for yet another attacking midfielder.

          In a rumour by Daily Star that seems so odd that it might actually make sense considering Arsenal's moves in the past, Wenger is working to bring in Leicester's early season sensation Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian has four goals in four games for the Foxes and has been linked with a £5m move to Roma and Villarreal despite Leicester insisting that he's not for sale.

          If the Gunners double the current valuation of the winger, he may be turning out for the team at the Emirates, but the question that will remain is where will he fit?

          Draxler to be De Bruyne's replacement at Wolfsburg?

          In another transfer saga that seems to have dragged on all summer, Schalke's Julian Draxler may have more suitors to facilitate his desired exit from Gelsenkirchen as Wolfsburg have joined the race to sign the 21-year-old.

          What makes this latest turn of events seemingly insane is that earlier on Saturday, several reports had claimed that the German winger would be on his way to Juventus in a €26m move paid over two years plus €6m in performance-related bonuses. But now it looks like Draxler may be staying in Germany after Wolfsburg matched the offer by Juventus as the Volkswagen-owned club has been buoyed by their reported €70m sale of Kevin De Bruyne to Manchester City. There are also some reports that suggest that Schalke may take him off the market entirely.

          Juventus' transfer plans would take a major blow if they fail to acquire Draxler, but they are eyeing Axel Witsel in a €30m move as an alternative based on reports by Sky Italia.

          Tap-Ins

          - If AC Milan's loan move to bring back Mario Balotelli appears odd, club vice president Adriano Galliani's latest comments may shed further light on the decision. He conceded defeat in the club's pursuit of PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Saturday, telling TuttoMercatoWeb, "That chapter is closed, he will stay in Paris."

          AC Milan tried to acquire Ibrahimovic all summer but PSG refused to let go of their star Swede.

          - Tottenham have apparently moved on from Saido Berahino and are in talks to acquire Alexandre Pato according to the Express.