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Atletico Madrid have failed to reach an agreement with Lille for full-back Mehmet Zeki Celik and the deal is on the brink of collapsing, reports Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham are watching on with interest as they look to offload Serge Aurier before the deadline.

Lille are interested in the Ivory Coast international - but only if Celik leaves.

Chelsea deal for Saul unlikely

Chelsea’s deal to sign Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid is now unlikely to happen, according to the Guardian.

A move to sign defender Jules Kounde is also set to collapse unless the London club meet Sevilla’s demands.

If those deals to not go through, then Callum Hudson-Odoi is unlikely to leave Stamford Bridge before the deadline despite interest from Borussia Dortmund.

Willian terminates Arsenal contract

Willian has left Arsenal after agreeing to terminate the remaining two years of his contract and is set to sign for boyhood club Corinthians.

The 33-year-old signed a three-year deal when he joined on a free transfer from Chelsea last summer. However, he struggled to make an impact at the Emirates, scoring just once in 38 appearances.

After holding talks about his future, the winger has agreed to forego the wages he was owed for the final two years of his contract and become a free agent.

Birmingham sign Deeney

Birmingham have signed Troy Deeney on a two-year contract.

It was announced earlier this evening that the 33-year-old had left Watford after 11 seasons at Vicarage Road.

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Palace turn their attentions to Edouard

Crystal Palace are set to make a move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard after failing to agree a deal for Eddie Nketiah, reports the Athletic.

The Eagles have held talks with the Gunners over a deal for the 22-year-old but were unable to agree a fee, despite Arsenal reducing their asking price from £20 million (£17m/$24m) to £15m (£13m/$18m).

As a result they have now turned their attentions to Edouard, who is in the final year of his contract at the Scottish giants.

Bees make Vanderson move

Brentford have made a €15 million (£13m/$18m) bid for Gremio full-back Vanderson, Goal understands.

The Brazilian club turned down a loan offer from Milan for the 22-year-old last week, with Gremio president Romildo Bolzan saying he would not consider selling Vanderson until the end of the year.

However, if the two clubs can agree a fee there is optimism a deal can be done before Tuesday's deadline.

Odubeko heads out to Huddersfield

West Ham academy striker Mipo Odubeko has signed a new two-year contract before joining Championship side Huddersfield on a season-long loan.

Man City to resist loan interest in McAtee

Manchester City want youngster James McAtee to stay with the first-team squad despite loan interest from a number of clubs, according to the Daily Mail.

Brentford and Swansea are among the sides to have enquired about taking the 18-year-old playmaker, who previously played for Manchester United's academy, on a season-long loan.

However, City feel the teenager would benefit more from learning from the senior players and coach Pep Guardiola at this stage of his development.

Reading sign Drinkwater

Championship side Reading have signed midfielder Danny Drinkwater on loan from Chelsea.

Chelsea have agreed on a two-year contract extension for Dujon Sterling and will send him on loan to Blackpool in the Championship for the season.

The 21-year-old will also have an option for an extra year at Stamford Bridge after impressing in pre-season under Thomas Tuchel.

It marks a huge turnaround for the youngster who debuted for Chelsea under Antonio Conte in 2017, but had a 13-month lay-off due to an injury and then a separate illness that was not related to Covid.

Lazio readying new bid for Kostic

Lazio are readying a new bid for Eintracht Frankfurt winger Filip Kostic, according to Sky Germany.

Frankfurt rejected the Italian club’s opening bid of €10 million, but are braced for another offer before the August 31 transfer deadline.

Kostic has made two Bundesliga appearances for Frankfurt already this term, and still has two years remaining on his current contract..

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