English Premier League
- Christain Benteke is on his way to Crystal Palace after manager Alan Pardew confirmed that the striker is due a medical later today. Speaking with Sky sports, Pardew confirmed a £27+ £5m offer for Benteke, which has now been accepted by Liverpool. However, the player is yet to agree personal terms with Crystal Palace.
- Manchester City are close to signing the highly rated Croatian midfield star Ante Coric, according to Daily Star. Coric was previously linked with a move to Liverpool which fell through after Jurgen Klopp went ahead and signed Georginio Wijnaldum.
Man City, however, have all but agreed a £10millon fee with Dynamo Zagreb and expect to close a deal this weekend.
- Manchester City city outcast Joe Hart is in talks with Everton to sign on a season-long loan deal. Daily Mirror are certain that Hart is close to quitting the Citizens but does not want to leave the club on a permanent basis. Hart wants to get playing time this season and sees Everton as an ideal club for him.