Done Deal: Kent joins Freiburg
21:10: Liverpool have sent Ryan Kent to Freiburg in a late transfer on deadline day.Freiburg have confirmed Kent will play for the German side on loan for the season.
"It was not clear for a long time whether Liverpool would let him go at all,” said Freiburg sorting director Klemens Hartenbach.
“This door has been opened again for us in the last few days.”
Tense Coutinho wait…
21:02: Philippe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona could go through tomorrow despite the transfer window in England shutting at 11pm tonight.Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Coutinho and are ready to pay around £148m to bring him to the Nom Camp.
And, even if a deal doesn’t make it over the line before 11pm, Barcelona could do a deal tomorrow with the Spanish window open until midnight on Friday.
That puts Barca under less pressure to find an agreement with Liverpool over the next couple of hours.
Coutinho fears Liverpool are reneging on £148m deal
19:50: Philippe Coutinho reportedly fears he’ll be made to stay at Liverpool against his will.Reports earlier this week claimed Barcelona had finally reached an agreement with Liverpool for a £148.5million (160m euros) transfer.
And it was claimed an announcement was being delayed until Liverpool signed a replacement for Coutinho.
Yet a £40million deal for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was confirmed today and there has been no movement in the Coutinho transfer saga.
And according to Yahoo Sport, Coutinho’s representatives are “extremely anxious” about Liverpool forcing the Brazilian to remain at the club.
A source is quoted as saying: “Liverpool are not respecting the agreement they made.”
GETTYBarcelona plot dramatic late swoop
19:15: Barcelona are ready to make an offer worth up to £160million for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.However, Balague doubts they will submit the bid because Barcelona do not think Liverpool will sell Coutinho.
The Spanish transfer window is open until midnight tomorrow night but Liverpool would have to source a replacement, which they cannot do after 11pm.
“It’s not up to him so it’s got no link with Coutinho because Coutinho has got no link with anything.
“Liverpool have said from day one ‘we are not selling’. They told him as well, we’re not selling.
‘As a consequence he asked for a transfer request because he was so upset by the fact that Liverpool are not letting him go.
“Barcelona and Coutinho’s people now are finally getting the message and even though an offer is ready, £150million, perhaps £160million, they haven’t sent it yet, not at this point and they’re very pessimistic this could actually work.
“Liverpool have always been clear. In the three offers they received, the response has been no and the rejection has been sent back to Barcelona within the hour.
“So Liverpool are not getting rid of Coutinho.”
Lemar hopes dashed
19:10: Arsenal and Liverpool’s chances of signing Thomas Lemar appear to be over after he was named in the France side to face Holland tonight.The World Cup qualifier kicks off in Paris at 7.45pm tonight meaning interested clubs would have very little time to get a deal over the line.
The transfer window slams shut in England at 11pm.
It was claimed Arsenal offered as much as £92million for France international Lemar but Express Sport understands the Gunners are now not expecting to get the deal over the line.
THE FRANCE TEAM TO FACE HOLLAND: Lloris, Sidibe, Koscielny, Umtiti, Kurzawa, Coman, Pogba, Kante, Lemar, Giroud, Griezmann.
Medical for Sakho
19:05: Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho is undergoing a medical at Crystal Palace after they had a £26million bid accepted.The France defender spent the second half of last season on loan at Selhurst Park having fallen out of favour with manager Jurgen Klopp over a number of disciplinary issues last summer, and a return south was always the player's preferred option.
Liverpool had been holding out for £30m but after turning down £22m plus £3m in add-ons yesterday - Palace's third offer - the Reds decided to cut their losses on a player whom they have been trying to offload for a year.
Done Deal: PSG sign Kylian Mbappe
18:50: Kylian Mbappe has joined Paris St Germain from Monaco, the two clubs have announced.The 18-year-old France striker moves on an initial season-long loan deal with an option for PSG to buy him outright next summer.
The agreement, which came just hours before France's World Cup qualifier against Holland, brings to an end one of the summer's longest-running transfer sagas.
Kent could be off
17:30: Hannover and Freiburg are interested in taking Liverpool winger Ryan Kent on a season-long loan, Sky Sports claim.Jurgen Klopp wants the youngster to gain first-team experience and doesn’t think he will get enough at Anfield this season.
Sanchez STAYS, Lemar deal OFF
17:15: This is getting ridiculous now.Arsenal are sensationally set to retain Alexis Sanchez after failing to agree a fee with Monaco for Thomas Lemar.
Manchester City have been trying all day to get a deal for Sanchez over the line.
Arsenal have even been preparing for his departure by attempting to land Monaco winger Thomas Lemar.
But the Guardian say a move from the Emirates to the Etihad is now OFF for Sanchez.
In a stunning turn of events, it is said that Arsenal will now retain the Chile international after talks over a move for Lemar broke down.
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague added: “As it stands, Arsenal pull out of Lemar negotiations. So Alexis, much to his pain, stays.”
Monaco ace wants Liverpool
16:50: Arsenal have agreed a £90million deal for Thomas Lemar but the Monaco star wants to join Liverpool.That is according to French football expert Matt Spiro.
He tweeted: “Monaco accept #Arsenal's £90m bid for Thomas Lemar. However am told player would rather join #Liverpool.”
Arsenal offer accepted - claims
16:40: The Sun claim that Monaco have agreed to sell Thomas Lemar for £92million to Arsenal.The Gunners have been looking for a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who will be allowed to join Manchester City in a £55million deal.
£92million Thomas Lemar bid
16:30: Arsenal have submitted a £92million deal for Monaco superstar Thomas Lemar.Sky Sports claim the Gunners haven’t responded to Manchester City’s £55m bid for Alexis Sanchez because they’re busy trying to secure his replacement.
It’s understood that Monaco are ‘softening’ to the idea of selling their talented Frenchman having previously refused to do business.
However, if the Ligue 1 champions snub the offer, Arsenal won’t sell Sanchez.
Lemar is due to play for France this evening in a crucial World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands.
Barca are a laughing stock - Perez
16:25: Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez is said to be ‘laughing’ at Barcelona’s expected deal for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho.Barcelona look to be closing in on Coutinho after weeks of haggling with Liverpool over a fee.
Reports are saying the Brazil international is on his way to the Nou Camp for a huge £148million in a transfer that will make him the second most-expensive player of all time.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim Real Madrid are laughing at the amount spent on the 25-year-old.
It is said club president Florentino Perez finds the amount being paid for the player makes Barcelona the laughing stock of Europe.
Perez is also said to be sniffing at the fact he flopped at Espanyol during a loan spell in the 2011/2012 season.
And Diario Gol add they even see him as the ‘next Andre Gomes’.
Gomes struggled for Barcelona after arriving from fellow La Liga side Valencia 12 months ago.
And, a year on, he looks to be closing in on a move away.
GETTY£92million Thomas Lemar bid
16:15: Arsenal have submitted a £92million deal for Monaco superstar Thomas Lemar.Sky Sports claim the Gunners haven’t responded to Manchester City’s £55m bid for Alexis Sanchez because they’re busy trying to secure his replacement.
It’s understood that Monaco are ‘softening’ to the idea of selling their talented Frenchman having previously refused to do business.
However, if the Ligue 1 champions snub the offer, Arsenal won’t sell Sanchez.
Lemar is due to play for France this evening in a crucial World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands.
Lemar no longer 50/50
15:50: Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar is now odds-on (4/6) to join Arsenal today, according to bookmaker Paddy Power.It seems that the Gunners are finally ready to let Alexis Sanchez leave, with the Chilean now a very short price (1/5) to join Man City before the close of the deadline day window.
German playmaker Julian Draxler, who PSG are keen to sell, is an alternative option (5/4), but Arsene Wenger appears to have prioritised signing his compatriot.
Trio chase Markovic
15:40: Three Premier League clubs are chasing Liverpool’s Lazar Markovic.The winger is yet to feature for Liverpool this season and having spent last season on loan he could be set to leave once again this term.
TalkSPORT journalist Geoff Peters claims Brighton have made an enquiry for the Serbian but the Seagulls face competition from Watford and Crystal Palace.
Peters tweeted: “Brighton have made an enquiry about signing Lazar Markovic on loan from Liverpool. Watford and Palace also interested.”
The 23-year-old has been tipped to join Watford on loan in recent days with the clubs in talks.
Done Deal: Wolfsburg sign Divock Origi
15:00: Divock has joined Wolfsburg on a season-long loan deal from Liverpool.The Bundesliga side will pay the Reds a loan fee of around £6m as well as funding the Belgium striker’s wages in full.
Liverpool have allowed the former Lille forward leave to gain first-team football.
Origi, 22, would have had limited chances to play at Anfield this season following the arrival of Mohamed Salah.
The Belgium international is already behind Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge in the No 9 role for the Reds.
While the arrival of Salah means there is also more competition on the flanks.
Thompson: Sign Lemar if Coutinho leaves
14:50: Liverpool should challenge Arsenal for Thomas Lemar’s signature if Philippe Coutinho leaves, according to Phil Thompson.Thompson told Sky Sports: “The club have always maintained the stance that Philippe Coutinho’s going nowhere and quite right because they didn’t have enough time to get somebody in of a similar quality.
“Is anybody as good as Coutinho at the moment? Thomas Lemar fits that bill.
“He’s left-sided, very skilful, more offensive and quick. All of those qualities fit Jurgen Klopp’s bill. If Lemar was to come in, Liverpool would allow Coutinho to go. If Lemar doesn’t come, then Coutinho stays at least for 12 months.”
GETTYKlopp: Ox can reach his full potential
14:45: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain can finally reach his full potential.The deal, for a reported £40million, will give the England international a chance to finally define a role for himself after six years in various positions for Arsenal.
"I hear a lot of talk about positions but let's talk about the player," Klopp told Liverpool's website.
"He is someone with really good abilities who always gives everything for his team. A player that is positive and willing to take risks to try and make positive things happen.
"Already he is a very good player and I think he has the mentality and desire to get even better - that excites me."
Saints have a real problem - Hinchcliffe
13:50: Southampton have a problem with Virgil van Dijk because the player is still desperate to leave the club, Andy Hinchcliffe claims.Van Dijk is keen on moving to Liverpool, who have been after the Dutchman throughout the summer.
He has handed in an official transfer request, voicing his displeasure to being forced to stay at Southampton.
However, Saints are refusing to change their stance and seem content to keep an unhappy player at the club.
Hinchcliffe thinks that will be an issue for Southampton going forward.
“The problem they have is Van Dijk wants to leave,” Hinchcliffe said on Sky Sports.
“No matter how important he is, how good he is, and he is a fabulous centre-half. If he’s unhappy in that dressing room and he really wants to go, you do have a problem.
“Southampton clearly want to keep him for the right reasons, he’s a great player. If they want to develop the defensive side of their game, you’re not going to sell a player like this. If he wants to go then it can cause a problem.”
City submit second Sanchez bid, Arsenal want Lemar
13:40: There’s a major deal in the pipeline, according to Sky Sports journalist Guillem Balague.Balague claims Manchester City have made a second offer of £55million plus a further £5m in performance-related add-ons.
It’s believed that Arsenal have asked for more time locate a replacement in the shape of Monaco superstar Thomas Lemar.
Balague tweeted: “Alexis close to sign for City for £55m + £5m. Arsenal asked for few hours to sign Thomas Lemar, which they confident they are going to do.”
Coutinho announcement tonight!
12:35: There’s major claims that Philippe Coutinho is heading to Barcelona in stunning £138m deal.The Sun claim Liverpool’s talented playmaker will join Barcelona, and the announcement will be made a 7pm tonight.
After three unsuccessful bids, it’s believed Jurgen Klopp’s side have finally accepted a £138million bid from the Catalan giants.
Oxlade-Chamberlain: I’m delighted to have signed
12:10: In a message to Reds fans after sealing the move, Oxlade-Chamberlain said: “I’m currently away with England, so I’m at St George’s Park.“Firstly, I’m delighted to have signed for Liverpool and a big thank-you to everyone here at the FA that has made this possible, using the facilities. It has been a massive help.
“I’m not going to say too much today. I’m here with England and we’ve got two big games coming up, so I want to focus on them. But I can’t wait to get to Melwood.”
DONE DEAL: LIVERPOOL SIGN OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN
12:00: Liverpool have completed the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal in a deal believed to be worth up to £35million.The Merseyside club have announced the 24-year-old England midfielder has signed a long-term deal, understood to be five years, at Anfield.
Liverpool moved for Oxlade-Chamberlain this week after the player reportedly turned down the chance to join Chelsea.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is currently on international duty, underwent a medical at England's St George's Park training base after agreeing terms with the Reds.
LFCBizarre VVD story
11:50: Liverpool won’t sell a shirt with Virgil van Dijk’s name on - unless you prove your surname is Van Dijk!We contacted Liverpool’s official club shop this morning to enquire whether there was any way Van Dijk shirts were for sale.
A helpful shop worker asked: “Is it officially signed off now?”
When we confirmed no deal had been confirmed, they added: “Okay, so we can’t print shirts with his name on until he’s actually signed.”
There was a way round it, though. If your name is Van Dijk the club WILL allow you to print shirts.
The worked added: “You’d need to fill out a shirt personalisation form and show that’s your surname.”
Coutinho ready to beg
11:40: Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho will reportedly beg the Reds to let him join La Liga giants Barcelona.The playmaker is currently with the Brazil squad at their Port Alegre base.
And he is supposedly keeping abreast of developments over in England Spain.
The Sun say he will approach Klopp himself and beg the German to let him seal his dream move to Barcelona.
Can bid in the pipeline
11:35: Liverpool can expect a £23m bid from Juventus today as the Italian side push to sign Emre Can before the transfer deadline.Juve have been public in their interest in Can, with director Beppe Marotta expressing his desire to snap up the German.
The Serie A giants are willing to wait until January to discuss a free transfer with the midfielder at the end of the season.
But Italian newspaper La Stampa claim a final move to sign Can on a permanent deal this summer will be lodged before today’s 11pm transfer deadline.
Spies everywhere…
11:25: Liverpool CEO Peter Moore has posted a funny picture from inside their deadline day boardroom.Chief executive Moores has had a bit of fun this morning on what could prove a frantic day of business.
“I know everyone is interested in what is happening today, but this is becoming beyond ridiculous…” he tweeted.
The message was accompanied with a picture from what appeared to be a boardroom in Liverpool’s city centre of a window cleaner doing his work.
TWITTERSaints standing firm
10:40: Virgil Van Dijk's name keeps cropping up in transfer talk but Daily Star journalist Paul Brown has been told there’s "no way in a million years" that Southampton agree to sell him to Liverpool today.Club position is even firmer on it in private than they have been in public and it would be a huge shock if he ends up at Anfield now.
Ox closer to Anfield switch
10:25: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks to be edging ever closer to being a Liverpool player with another photo being leaked of him wearing the Reds kit.The winger is on international duty with England this week, but underwent a medical at St. George’s Park on Wednesday evening.
Last night the England international was pictured in full Liverpool kit after undergoing a medical ahead of his move from Arsenal.
And today another photo doing the rounds on Twitter looks to be from a leaked photoshoot ahead of his unveiling.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is shown smiling holding the badge to the camera.
Chelsea livid with Liverpool
09:45: Chelsea are furious with Liverpool and Arsenal after missing out on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.The Arsenal winger looked set to join the Blues after both clubs agreed a £40million fee.
But the England international rejected a switch to north London at the last minute as he was holding out for a move to Liverpool.
The Reds then made their move and are now on the verge of completing his transfer after the 24-year-old underwent a medical at St George’s Park last night, where he has been with the England squad preparing for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier in Malta.
And the Mirror claim Chelsea have been left angered by the actions of Liverpool and Arsenal, feeling like they have “been played” by the Anfield club to try and force Arsene Wenger’s side into selling to them.
GETTYCoutinho/Van Dijk/Lemar update
09:25: Sky Sports presenter Vinny O’Connor has provided an update from Liverpool’s Melwood training facility.O’Connor claims Liverpool’s interest in Thomas Lemar remains as strong as ever, while Divock Origi looks likely to join Wolfsburg on a season-long loan.
He said: “At the very least we expect Liverpool to announce one deal today with a fee having been agreed with Arsenal for Oxlade-Chamberlain.
“We also expect the futures of Coutinho and Van Dijk to become clearer today, while they retain an interest in Monaco winger Lemar.
“Origi now looks on his way to Wolfsburg, who are prepared to pay his £6m loan fee and another possible departure today is Sakho, who could well get a permanent move to Palace.”
Mane fear - Aldridge
08:40: Liverpool must fear Sadio Mane will follow in Philippe Coutinho’s footsteps as being targeted by a huge bid in the future.That’s according to Reds legend John Aldridge who believes Mane has overtaken Coutinho as the main man at Anfield.
“Sadio Mane suddenly looks like the bargain of the century after his £30m move to Liverpool last summer - and the fear must be that he will be next on the wanted list for one of these mega-money transfers that are becoming the norm,” Aldridge wrote in the Irish Independent.
“Manchester United were among the clubs linked with Mane in the months before he left Southampton, yet the Senegal international was not see as the world-beater he is developing into following his arrival at Liverpool.”
Ox announcement at midday
08:00: Sky Sports reporter Aidan Magee is expecting Liverpool to make an announcement they’ve signed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at midday today.Express Sport understands the clubs have agreed a £40million deal - with £35m up front - that will see the England international move to Anfield.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, 24, had also been a target for Premier League champions Chelsea but it is believed Liverpool was always the player's preferred destination.
Magee said: “Today is the day Arsenal face losing two of their leading players. An Oxlade-Chamberlain deal was hit last night. The medical is done. We are expecting an announcement around midday today.”
Barca happy to wait...
07:55: Barcelona are awaiting the outcome of Liverpool’s meeting with Monaco today regarding Thomas Lemar to decide on how they approach their transfer dealings.Liverpool are hoping to wrap up a deal for France midfielder Lemar today and Spanish publication Sport claim the two clubs are in negotiations over his transfer.
The Reds may need to fork out up to £92million to convince Monaco to sell though.
Should Liverpool sign Lemar, and with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set to join from Arsenal, the Merseyside outfit could finally decide to cash in on Coutinho.
Barca have been chasing the Brazilian all summer but Liverpool have so far rejected their advances.
But Sport suggest Liverpool will allow Coutinho to leave if their meeting with Monaco over Lemar results in a positive outcome.
Oxlade-Chamberlain to Anfield
05:30: Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal.Oxlade-Chamberlain has refused a move to Chelsea after the Blues came to an agreement with Arsenal over a £35m move.
Arsenal are happy to sell but Oxlade-Chamberlain doesn't want to move to Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool and Arsenal came to an agreement on Wednesday afternoon.
A medical is planned and he is expected to sign a long-term contract at Anfield.
Thomas Lemar to Liverpool
05:25: Monaco have already rejected a £64.5m bid from Liverpool for Thomas Lemar.But the Reds will not stop there.
Improved offers are expected today and Lemar could be set for a tight deal as the deadline approaches.
There's plenty of musical chairs likely to be taking place on Merseyside.
Yet to make matters worse Liverpool's top target is on international duty. It just complicates things even more.
Philippe Coutinho latest news
05:15: Stay with us for all of the latest Philippe Coutinho news on deadline day.What we know so far is that Barcelona want to buy, Coutinho wants to leave but Liverpool don't want to sell.A £148.5million offer could convince the Reds to sell up.
Their decision will depend much on whether or not Jurgen Klopp can sign a replacement before the 11pm deadline.
Source: express.co.uk
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