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Your support makes all the difference.Keep up to date with transfer news from around Europe, as Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga clubs scramble to get their deals over the line ahead of their respective transfer deadlines.
There is still a lot of news from around the Premier League, too. Will the likes of Manchester United’s Paul Pogba, Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil and Tottenham duo Christian Eriksen and Serge Aurier remain at their clubs beyond the current deadline?
The future of Neymar meanwhile remains completely up in the air, with Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid both reportedly keen on the Paris Saint-Germain striker. Follow all of the latest news below:
Transfer deadlines:
Italy’s Serie A is the next big transfer deadline. The Italian window shuts on 23 August.
The transfer window in La Liga, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 meanwhile shuts on 2 September.
For a comprehensive review of the English transfer window: click here.
Maverick forward Mario Balotelli said he was not afraid of failing at Serie A side Brescia and that he was still hoping for an Italy recall.
Promoted Brescia became the eighth club of the 29-year-old's turbulent career when he signed from them on Sunday on a free transfer from Olympique de Marseille.
Dozens of Brescia fans celebrated outside the hotel where "Supermario" gave a 12-minute news conference on Monday.
"I came to Brescia because this is my city, I can't compare this team to any other. But the goal is also to return to the national team," he said, adding that his aim was to play at Euro 2020.
"When Brescia's offer arrived, I didn't think of anything else. There's is no fear of failing, I hope to help this team grow as much as possible."
German newspaper Bild claim that Lille are interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches.
Sanches, who was previously loaned to Swansea City, has admitted that he is desperate to leave the Bundesliga champions.
"The situation is not good for me," said Sanches after coming on as a late substitute against Hertha.
"I again asked the club to leave and join a different club. But they did not let me leave. Five minutes, like today, is not enough for me," he said.
Sanches, who joined in 2016, has failed to hold down a starting spot amid tough competition and has repeatedly vented his anger at being given little playing time.
Jurgen Klopp has once again hinted he may retire from football when his Liverpool contract expires in 2022.
While accepting a German newspaper award yesterday, Klopp said: “I hope to continue like this, but in two, three years I don’t know what may happen.
“Maybe I’ll retire!
“It doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen, however, but if that were the case, you wouldn’t be surprised.”
Blaise Matuidi will see out his Juventus contract despite being linked with a move away this summer.
Monaco were in talks to sign the French midfielder, but L'Equipe claim the 32-year-old will stay this year and leave on a free next summer.
Maurizio Sarri now has six first team players ineligible for his Champions League squad.
Franck Ribery has arrived in Fiorentina ahead of signing with the club.
The Frenchman is undergoing his medical with the Serie A side after being released by Bayern Munich in the summer.
The 36-year-old is set to earn £3.6m-per-year and has signed a two-year contract.
Franck Ribery's move to Fiorentina has now been confirmed.
“I’m happy, I’m here with my family,” he told Sky in Italy reporters. “I’ve been talking with Fiorentina for the past week, I’ve also spoken to Luca Toni and he told me it is a great club and an amazing city. I like Florence, plus I already know Italian – it’s not perfect but it’s good.”
Fulham striker Rui Fonte has returned to Sporting Braga on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old failed to secure a first-team spot during his two years at Craven Cottage, making just 27 appearances.
Signed for around £7m, Fonte spent last season on loan at Lille alongside his brother and former Southampton defender, Jose Fonte.
Jadon Sancho is set to sign a new £190,000-per-week contract at Borussia Dortmund.
The Daily Mail report that the England international will double his wages as the club look to fend away interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.
Davide Zappacosta has admitted it is emotional returning to Italy after completing a loan move to Roma.
The full-back has struggled to make inroads into the starting eleven at Stamford Bridge and is relieved to have returned home.
“Returning to my country is very emotional," he told Sky in Italy. "I missed Italy a lot and I’m happy to return here with Roma – I feel at home here because I live close by.
"I know the sporting director [Gianluca Petrachi], I know how much passion he puts into his work and I know how passionate the fan base is. The team is very young and I think we can do well.”
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