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.

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.

Asensio will win Ballon d’Or – Vazquez

Spanish international Marco Asensio is a future winner of the Ballon d’Or, according to Real Madrid teammate Lucas Vazquez.

New Barcelona signing Dembele denies feeling pressure of €105m price tag

New Barcelona signing Ousmane Dembele has denied that his €105million price tag places him under extra pressure to perform.

Barca hope to land one more signing – Robert

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez says the club hope to make at least one more signing this week, amid speculation of a final push to bring in Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool.

Asensio is Madrid’s present, not future – Carvajal

Marco Asensio’s game-saving performance against Valencia proved he is no longer just a future prospect for Real Madrid, according to right-back Dani Carvajal.

Dembele undergoes Barcelona medical

Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele has undergone his medical ahead of the France winger’s blockbusting move to Barcelona.

Barcelona land Dembele as Neymar replacement

Ousmane Dembele will join Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund for an initial fee of €105-million, the France international agreeing a five-year contract.

Raiola tells Messi to leave Barcelona

Mino Raiola believes the time is right for Lionel Messi to test himself away from Barcelona amid talk of links with Manchester City.

Dembele’s Barca deal ‘on its way’ – Watzke

Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele’s transfer to Spanish giants Barcelona is “on its way”, but the deal is not yet done.