Welcome to Sports Mole's live transfer blog for Sunday, August 23.
There is just nine days left until the transfer window, and it is sure to get even more frantic in the next week or so as clubs look to secure those final few deals or hold on to their coveted superstars.
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Welcome to Sports Mole's live transfer blog on Sunday, August 23. Without further ado, let's get up to speed with the biggest story coming out overnight. Manchester United have reportedly turned their attentions to Lazio attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson after missing out on Pedro.
Catch up with all the overnight transfer news and speculation with our Transfer Talk 8am Update.
Five years ago it seemed that Alexander Pato was destined for greatness, but his career has fallen flat and he's now in Brazil. However, he's reportedly been offered to two Premier League heavyweights. Check out who right here.
With nine days left to go, will Charlie Austin finally be on his way out of Queens Park Rangers? Head coach Chris Ramsey has had his say this morning, and you can find out what he said right here.
Well, what a transfer this would be. Neymar's agent has been talking about the possibility of him joining Manchester United in this window, and he's not denied a deal will happen. You can read what he says right here.
Chelsea have announced that they have finally completed the signing of Brazil Under-20 international Kenedy. He was part of the squad on their pre-season tour and is now officially a Chelsea player.
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is seemingly on the brink of completing a season-long loan move to Turkish side Besiktas. The Brazilian, who has made 275 appearances for the Reds, has fallen well down the Anfield pecking order this season.
In case you missed it a little earlier, the big transfer story of the day concerns Manchester United - or more specifically their pursuit of Barcelona's Neymar. The latest development from that ongoing saga can be found right here.
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A report has suggested that Everton are ready to abandon their pursuit of Andriy Yarmolenko to attempt to sign Shakhtar Donetsk's Bernard. For more on that story click here.
Since Juan Cuadrado's arrival at Chelsea in January, the Colombian has struggled to secure a regular spot in Jose Mourinho's side. As a result, it now looks like the winger could be moving to Juventus on loan, according to reports in the Italian media.
Another player who has struggled for playing time in the Premier League is Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli. The Italian isn't training with the first-team squad, and has been linked with a number of sides over the summer. It now looks like former club AC Milan could be interested in a reunion with the 25-year-old.
One club who have been fairly quiet this summer is Everton. The Toffees have made a couple of signings, but have been linked with plenty more players. Manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed that more signings are imminent.
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Bournemouth secured their first win in the Premier League at the weekend with a thrilling 4-3 victory over West Ham United. Eddie Howe seemingly wants more options up front though, as he has reportedly had two bids for Norwich City striker Lewis Grabban rejected. The 27-year-old only joined the Canaries from Bournemouth last summer.
Leeds boss Uwe Rosler has confirmed that the club have agreed a fee with Watford for Fernando Forestieri and hope to conclude the deal this week.
Staying in the Championship and Middlesbrough are rumoured to be closing in on a loan deal for AC Milan keeper Michael Agazzi. The 31-year-old is expected to have a medical on Monday.
Karim Benzema has been regularly linked with Arsenal throughout the summer. However, a fresh report claims that forward would "seriously consider" a switch to the North London club.
