12 deals that could happen before the transfer deadline

We’re all set for a genuinely thrilling final two days of the transfer window – and these are the whoppers that could still happen.

Furman relishes Cape Verde test

Bafana Bafana midfielder Dean Furman says he’s hoping his side can produce a consistent performance ahead of their Fifa World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde on Friday.

Atletico chief Cerezo ‘optimistic’ over Costa return

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo remains “optimistic” Diego Costa will rejoin the club, although he admits prising the Spain striker from Chelsea will be complicated.

We should beat Cape Verde – Baxter

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter says his side have ”nothing to lose” when they take on Cape Verde in their Fifa World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Bayern won’t sign Draxler – Hoeness

Julian Draxler is not a transfer target for Bayern Munich, as Die Roten are already well-stocked in forward positions, president Uli Hoeness has said.

Tyrique Bartlett hopes to follow in father’s footsteps

Newcastle United Academy striker Tyrique Bartlett says he hopes to ply his trade in the English Premier League one day, like his father did.

Neville ‘sad’ at Arsenal plight

Gary Neville believes Arsenal are in a sad state of affairs, with Alexis Sanchez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Shkodran Mustafi all close to leaving.

Maboe eyes silverware with Maritzburg

Maritzburg United winger Lebohang Maboe is hoping to help extend his team’s good run of form and is aiming to win some silverware under coach Fadlu Davids.

City will try everything to sign Sanchez – De Bruyne

Kevin de Bruyne believes Manchester City will try everything to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal if the forward is their top target before the transfer window closes.

Ex-Chiefs striker Abraw joins El Gaish

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars striker Camaldine Abraw has joined Egyptian outfit Tala’a El-Gaish.