98FM Sport Liveblog: The Drama Of Deadline Day

Top stories

• Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has completed his move to Liverpool

• Chelsea take pole position in race to sign Riyad Mahrez

• Spurs confirm Aurier capture

• Renato Sanches joins Swansea on loan

20:30 Former Rovers & Shels striker is off to Oldham

Eoin Doyle has been struggling to get games at Preston North End so good to see that he's taken the decision to go on loan at Oldham Athletic where he will be managed by former Republic of Ireland midfielder John Sheridan.

SIGNING: Striker signs on loan from @pnefc. #oafc https://t.co/HvNK3e1iSm

— Oldham Athletic AFC (@OfficialOAFC) August 31, 2017

18:45 There was a collective gulp around Parkhead when Celtic saw who their Champions League opponents had added to their ranks!

So eh...Celtic fans 😬🙈

Pic @PSG_inside pic.twitter.com/5Dyw4QZiKb

— 98FM Sport (@98FMsport) August 31, 2017

The fee for Mbappe who is making the move from Monaco is said to be around €175 million!!!! But that won't be paid until next year with the player moving to the Parisian super club on loan for now.

18:40 Some Irish news!

Granted...it's not HUGE but it would be a great move for Wilson if it meant some regular football...

Sunderland have agreed a loan deal with Bournemouth for Marc Wilson. Due for medical in North East. Player opted for Sunderland move.

— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) August 31, 2017

There was also some reports in the UK that Cork native John Egan could be snapped up by Sheffield United from Brentford. A fee of around €2 million.

16:30 Oh Arsenal...

This doesn't sound hopeful for Gunners fans

Monaco accept #Arsenal's £90m bid for Thomas Lemar. However am told player would rather join #Liverpool

— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) August 31, 2017

16:25 AH HEEEEEYORRRRR!!!! Lads...92 mill for Lemar??!!!

Ok so we all agree that transfer fees in this window have just become ridiculous! But is this the most ridiculous one yet??

It's understood Thomas Lemar could still end up at Arsenal - after the Premier League side offered Monaco up to 92-million-pounds for the midfielder. That's 100 million yoyos in our money!

He moved to the posh French club from Caen in 2015 for a measly £3.4 million

It's thought that would allow Alexis Sanchez to go to Manchester City in a move worth 60-million.

Monaco don't want to sell Lemar but it's reported they're struggling to turn down the latest bid.

The player, who can play wide either side or through the middle, is with France ahead of their World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in Paris this evening.

15:40 Origi bids auf wiedersehen to Liverpool

He's struggled to nail down a spot under the gaffer Jurgen Klopp so Liverpool striker Divock Origi's off to try his luck in the Bundesliga.

The Belgium international has made just one sub appearance so far this season so is heading to German top flight side Wolfsburg on loan until the end of the season.

13:31PM New Manchester City bid for Sanchez

Manchester City’s money men are in Chile and they have made a second bid for Alexis Sanchez.

The figure is in the region of €65million.

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13:07PM The Ox bids farewell

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— Alex Ox-Chamberlain (@Alex_OxChambo) August 31, 2017

12:31PM Spurs get their man on deadline day

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that right-back Serge Aurier has joined Spurs.

The north London club have agreed a €25million deal for the 24-year-old defender.

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Nous souhaitons une bonne continuation à @Serge_aurier qui rejoint les @SpursOfficial 🇬🇧#MerciSerge pic.twitter.com/CoRQlx9utT

— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) August 31, 2017

12:17PM The Ox joins Liverpool

Liverpool FC have completed the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal. The England international penned a long-term contract with the Reds.

Jurgen Klopp is delighted to sign the midfielder who he admits he has long been an admirer of: “I am really, really happy we have got Alex signed. Since the last game I have been waiting and hoping we could make this transfer - and when I got the news he was ours it was fantastic.

“I remember the first time I saw him play live - it was at Dortmund in 2014 and he came on as a sub that day and made a big impact. He stood out immediately because of his pace and skills and his attitude in such a big game for a young player; I remember him chasing back to make a brilliant challenge on Mkhitaryan in the box to save a certain goal.

“We won that game but lost the return match at Arsenal when he started and played well, I think he hit the post. Since then I have followed him and when I heard it may be possible to sign him I didn't need to think twice.

“I hear a lot of talk about positions but let's talk about the player; he is someone with really good abilities who always gives everything for his team. A player that is positive and willing to take risks to try and make positive things happen. 

“He may still be young but he has a lot of experience in the Premier League, Champions League and for his country. Already he is a very, very good player and I think he has the mentality and desire to get even better - and that excites me. 

“This is someone making a tough decision to leave one great club and come to another great club and I think he had many options, so to get him means I am delighted.

“He didn't make an easy decision but I think he made a great one to go on this journey with this squad of talented boys and our great supporters. I welcome him to the Liverpool family.”

A message to you from @Alex_OxChambo. 👋 pic.twitter.com/xZFie8P0T9

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 31, 2017

11:49AM Paul McStayin'

Reading captain Paul McShane has agreed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2019.

Royals boss Jaap Stam said, “Macca entered the last year of his contract this season and it is important to ensure your experienced players remain part of your squad and help the club move forward.

“His mentality was so important to the team as a whole, as was his role in helping us play the ball out from the back – and I’m very pleased he has agreed to remain a key part of this squad and what we want to achieve at Reading.”

Thanks everyone for your messages of support, much love. Time to get back to the big league. https://t.co/7OjLstlL95

— Paul McShane (@pmacca15) August 31, 2017

11:42AM Good news for Leeds fans

✍️ #LUFC are delighted to confirm the signing of Pawel Cibicki from Swedish side Malmo FF. Read more at https://t.co/vDBpVuyz8X pic.twitter.com/xLqQVceZfn

— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 31, 2017

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11:07AM Big blow for the Blues

It looks like Chelsea have missed out on another transfer target.

Tottenham are understood to have agreed a deadline day fee with Swansea to sign striker Fernando Llorente.

Llorente arrived at the Liberty Stadium in August 2016 and scored 15 goals as the club survived the drop last season.

10:49AM Irish defender in demand 

Brentford have rejected a £2m bid from Sheffield United for defender John Egan. 

The Cork native only joined the club last summer on a free transfer from Gillingham.

He enjoyed a great season and his efforts were rewarded with a place in the League One team of the season.

10:22AM Costa causing problems

Diego Costa's €50 million move to Atletico Madrid is in jeopardy because he is refusing to talk face to face with the club.

Chelsea threatened to take legal action against the AWOL striker. He was fined by the club for failing to report back for pre-season training.

The Spanish transfer window shutting 24 hours later than the English registration deadline, leaving Atletico confident the transfer can be completed.

10:11AM A good bit of business at Stoke City

One of the Potters longest serving players is staying put. Ryan Shawcross has signed a new 4-year contract, committing him to the club until at least 2021.

Since arriving at the Bet 365 Stadium in 2007 he's made 334 appearances for the club, scoring 20 times in all competitions.

#SCFC are delighted to announce that skipper Ryan Shawcross has signed a new 4-year contract, committing him to the club until at least 2021 pic.twitter.com/sLQIKSpFW2

— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 31, 2017

10:00AM Try not to laugh out loud at this 

Everton have agreed an £8.6m deal to sign Idrissa Gueye's younger brother Marvin.
Heard it through the grapevine

— michael devereau (@mickdev2000) August 31, 2017

09:43AM Youngster leaves Manchester United

Manchester United have confirmed that Matty Willock is departing the club. He's agreed to join Utrecht on loan for the season. 

The 21-year-old is yet to make his first-team debut for the Reds but trained with Jose Mourinho's side towards the end of last season.

He was an unused sub for the Premier League games against West Bromwich Albion in April and Crystal Palace in May.   

Good luck to @MattyWillock - he's joined Eredivisie side @FCUtrecht on loan for the season. https://t.co/C1O6WJUmp0 pic.twitter.com/zhKQfLIoXR

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 31, 2017

09:35AM If Mahrez is moving, it's news to Leicester City

Sky Sports are reporting that Leicester City have had no new bids for Riyad Mahrez. According to their reporter Rob Dorsett the last offer was over 3 weeks ago - £31.8m from Roma.

09:16AM Harry in a car... TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY BINGO

***Ring...Ring...Ring***

Crouchie, 'Arry here. I'm getting the boys back. I've got Nikko and Jermain. You got a number for Robbie Keane? 

Harry Redknapp wants two more signings. @JPercyTelegraph has the detailshttps://t.co/QUExOOAXGH pic.twitter.com/txSRZQflsq

— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) August 31, 2017

08:37AM Hold onto your hat... we have a done deal

The first done deal of the day ✅ #DeadlineDay https://t.co/2qB1vbeCjI

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) August 31, 2017

08:02AM Man City got to Chile to get their man

Manchester City are said to have sent a delegation to Chile in the hope of signing Alexis Sanchez on transfer deadline day.

The Premier League window shuts at 11 o'clock tonight, half an hour before the Arsenal striker is due to play in a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Santiago.

City have still to convince the Gunners to sell Sanchez, but look set to raise their initial €50 million euro bid.

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07:42AM McDonnell on the move

Former Shelbourne midfielder Adam McDonnell is leaving Ipswich Town to join Aldershot on loan.

The Republic of Ireland under-19 international has made three appearances this season.

He's likely to go straight into the squad for the National League side when they host Solihull on the 2nd of September.

07:20AM More on Mahrez

The Algerian Football Federation announced that Riyad Mahrez gas been given the green light to leave the Algeria squad and return to Europe to "formalise his transfer to his new club".

Roma, Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the potential suitors for the 2016 PFA Player of the Year.

In May, Mahrez made it clear that his days at the club were numbered telling the BBC:

“Out of the huge admiration and respect I hold for Leicester I wanted to be totally honest and transparent. I have informed the club that I feel now is the time for me to move on.

“I had a good discussion with the chairman last summer and we agreed at that time that I would stay for another year in order to help the club as best as I could following the transition of winning the title and in the Champions League.

“I've had the four best seasons of my career at Leicester and have loved every moment. I feel immense pride to have been a part of what we have achieved during my time at the club, culminating in becoming Premier League champions.

“The relationship I share with the club and our amazing fans are something I will treasure forever and I truly hope they will understand and respect my decision.”

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07:09AM Good Morning football fans

It is the day football fans either enjoy or endure. The drama of the deadline often times fails to materialize.

This year will likely be different as the transfer window closes tonight but there are still some deals to be done.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's expected to complete his move from Arsenal to Liverpool by 11pm.

There are still doubts about the futures of his current team-mate - Alexis Sanchez wants to leave the Gunners - they say they will not entertain any bids.

Riyad Mahrez could be heading set to leave Leicester - the Algeria team say they've released him to finalise a move to an unnamed club.