Saudi transfer deadline day LIVE: John Terry EXCLUSIVE, Liverpool face £215m Mo Salah bid, Veratti ‘to leave PSG’

Palace include new Olise release clause

Crystal Palace have reportedly allowed for another release clause in Michael Olise’s new contract with the club.

Olise almost left the Eagles to join Chelsea this summer after The Blues activated the Frenchman’s £35m release clause.

But instead Olise signed a new deal at Selhurst Park that will see him stay in South London until 2027.

However The Evening Standard, have reported that the 21-year-old’s new deal also contains a release clause.

It is said that the clause doesn’t become active until next summer’s transfer window and it is not yet known what kind of fee would trigger it.

West Ham face competition for Lingard

West Ham are reportedly in a battle to sign Jesse Lingard as the free agent assess his options.

Lingard, whose deal with Nottingham Forest expired this summer, has been training with The Hammers at the start to the campaign.

It is said that he has impressed David Moyes and the East London outfit are reportedly keen to offer him a short-term deal.

But it won’t be easy with Football Insider now suggesting that Turkish duo Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are both interested in the 30-year-old.

Any deal can be completed outside of the transfer window as a result of Lingard’s free agent status.

Mbappe ‘open to Liverpool move’

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly open to a move to Liverpool once he leaves PSG.

According to L’Equipe, the superstar could make the move to Merseyside in 2024 when his contract expires with the Parisians.

He is said to be a big fan of the club and Jurgen Klopp with the German boss also a huge fan of his.

However Mbappe has been long linked with a move to Real Madrid and the Spanish giants are certainly still considered his most likely destination next summer.

Bayern to relaunch Palhinha move in January

Bayern Munich are reportedly going to go in for Palhinha in January after missing out the their man this summer.

The Bavarians saw a deal for the Fulham star collapse on deadline day after the cottagers were unable to find a replacement.

It was reported that Palhinha had even done media duties and posed for pictures with a Bayern shirt before the deal fell through at the last minute.

But all may not be lost for the 28-year-old with the Evening Standard reporting that Bayern Munich are going to try and sign him again in January.

It is also said that Fulham are willing to let the Portuguese midfielder leave if they are able to find a suitable replacement.

Veratti ‘expected’ to leave PSG

Marco Veratti is reportedly expected the leave PSG after agreeing a deal to move to Qatar.

According to Fabrice Hawkins, Veratti has agreed a switch to Qatari outfit Al-Arabi.

It is said that there are still details to be worked out between the parties, but that the Italian midfielder is “very close” to leaving.

The 30-year-old has spent the last 11 years of his career with Paris Saint Germain.

Celtic make contact over Liverpool star

Celtic are reportedly eyeing a January move for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

The Irish goalkeeper could leave Anfield in January in search of more first-team opportunities despite Jurgen Klopp’s adoration for him.

According to TeamTalk, Celtic are one of a number of clubs to have made an enquiry during the summer.

The Scottish champions have also been tipped to return for the £20million-rated stopper when the window re-opens in January.

Gundogan breaks silence on City exit

Ilkay Gundogan has explained his decision to leave Manchester City.

The Germany international left the treble winners to join Barcelona this summer after seven years in England.

“City waited a relatively long time until the talks really intensified,” Gundogan told Bild.

“In the end it was the perfect ending, it couldn’t have come at a better time. It was also my childhood dream to play for FC Barcelona.”

Mbappe tempted by Prem move

Kylian Mbappe has not ruled out a move to the Premier League next summer.

According to L’Equipe, Liverpool remain an option for the French forward if he leaves PSG in 2024.

Mbappe had looked set for a move this summer after confirming he would not be extending his contract.

However, he has since returned to the fold after initially being banished from first-team training.

The report claims, though, that Mbappe “could be tempted” if Liverpool made an approach.

Coutinho nears Villa exit

Philippe Coutinho is closing in on a move away from Aston Villa.

An agreement on a loan deal is on the verge of being struck with Qatari side Al-Duhail, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Coutinho agreed to join Al-Duhail last month after rejecting offers from Besiktas and Real Betis.

It is understood that his wages will be fully covered by his new club.

West Ham fend off Saudi interest

West Ham are set to keep hold of Nayef Aguerd amid interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Morocco defender will not leave the Hammers before Thursday’s Saudi deadline.

The player is said to be happy at West Ham, who are equally pleased with his performances in claret and blue.

West Ham rejected several bids for Aguerd this summer after his fine debut season in East London.

Ex-Prem star seals loan transfer

Former Wolves defender Romain Saiss has joined Saudi side Al-Shabab on loan.

The Moroccan arrives from Al-Sadd in Qatar, where he played just three matches after signing in July.

Saiss has completed his move ahead of Thursday’s Saudi transfer deadline.

During six years with Wolves, Saiss made over 200 appearances and won promotion to the Premier League.

Ex-Liverpool keeper completes Bundesliga move

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Kamil Grabara is set to join Wolfsburg next summer.

The German side have agreed a £5.75million deal with Copenhagen for the Poland international to arrive in 2024.

Liverpool will receive just under £2.5million as part of a 20 per cent sell-on clause included in his departure in 2021.

Grabara spent five years at Anfield after signing as a 17-year-old but never made a first-team appearance.

Liverpool attempted Nunez swap deal

Liverpool were willing to include Darwin Nunez in a swap deal for Joao Felix, according to reports.

The Reds were one of a number of clubs linked with Felix before he joined Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid this summer.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool were even prepared to offer Nunez to Atletico in order to sign the Portuguese playmaker.

However, Felix instead rejected a return to England, also turning down offers from Manchester United and Aston Villa to stay in Spain.

Chelsea want new deal for youngster

Chelsea reportedly want full-back Ian Maatsen to sign a new long-term contract.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues want to clarify the 21-year-old’s future.

Maatsen is out of contract next summer and Chelsea will look to sell him if a new deal cannot be agreed.

Burnley had a £31.5million bid accepted on deadline day before the player rejected the move.

Denmark star rejected Liverpool

Jesper Lindstrom has revealed he turned down a £25million move to Liverpool this summer.

The Danish winger instead chose to join Napoli from Frankfurt in hopes of getting more game time.

“There was Liverpool after all, but would I get playing time?” Lindstrom told Tipsbladet. “Would it be smart to go to Liverpool?

“I’m a Liverpool fan, it says it everywhere. So it could also be an insanely cool experience.

“But if I’m not playing, I might as well sit and watch them on TV for another club. I’m at an age now where I have to play some football.”

Gray nears Everton exit

Demarai Gray is set to finally complete a move away from Everton.

The winger had been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia during the summer but a deal could not be agreed before the end of August.

However, with the Saudi window not closing until Thursday, Gray is expected to sign for Al-Ettifaq.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal is now at an advanced stage with the clubs close to an agreement.

Gray is set to sign a four-year deal with Al-Ettifaq once the transfer is finalised.

Turkish interest in Lingard

West Ham and Wolves are set to face competition from Turkey for Jesse Lingard’s signature.

The free agent has been training with the Hammers but is also a target for Wolves.

However, according to Football Insider, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are both considering a move for the midfielder.

Lingard has been a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of June.

Palhinha ‘admired’ by United

Manchester United could make a January move for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.

According to The Athletic, the Portugal international has admirers at Old Trafford.

Palhinha came close to joining Bayern Munich on deadline day before the transfer collapsed.

The German giants remain interested in a move but could now face competition from the Red Devils.

Premier League sides eye Evan Ferguson

Brighton star Evan Ferguson has already been linked with numerous Premier League clubs after some stunning performances.

Ferguson has netted a whopping four goals in four matches for the Seagulls after a hat-trick against Newcastle.

According to reports, the forward is being eyed by Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.

And of course, there is no way the Republic of Ireland star would go on the cheap as the Seasiders are notoriously tough negotiators.

West Ham’s Lingard move HIJACKED by Premier League rivals

The Hammer’s plans to re-sign Jesse Lingard could be scuppered by a Premier League rival, it’s been claimed.

Lingard has been training with the East Londoners for the last few weeks to keep himself fit as he bids to find a new club.

That’s according to Sky Sports, who claim Wolves are also sniffing about the former Manchester United man.