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🚨💣 ENZO FERNÁNDEZ HAS CHOSEN MANCHESTER CITY! 🔵🇦🇷

Enzo has agreed personal terms and is now pushing to complete the move.

✅ The player wants Man City
❌ Left out of Chelsea’s squad for a second consecutive game
💷 City’s opening bid is expected around £100M
🇦🇷 Argentine sources expect the deal to reach around £120M

Enzo’s decision is MADE.

Now it is up to Manchester City and Chelsea to agree the final fee. Decisive hours ahead. ⏳🔥

— Fabrizio Romano / Gastón Edul / TyC Sports / Sky Sports

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🚨💣 GABRIEL MARTINELLI HAS LANDED IN RIYADH! 🔵⚪️🇧🇷

MARTINELLI TO AL-HILAL — ALMOST SIGNED! ✈️🔥

The Brazilian winger has arrived in Saudi Arabia and will undergo his medical today. 🏥

✅ Full agreement with Arsenal
💰 £55.7M fee — worth more than €65M
📈 Arsenal’s biggest player sale in club history
🇧🇷 Martinelli has approved the move
📝 Four-year contract until June 2030
🏥 Medical scheduled today
✍️ Signatures and official announcement next

The agreement was reached days ago.

Now Martinelli is physically in Riyadh to complete the final steps. ⏳🔥

— Fabrizio Romano / The Athletic / Sky Sports

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🚨💥 TWO DYNAMO MOSCOW DEALS COLLAPSE AFTER MEDICALS! 🇷🇺❌

Gonzalo Plata and Matheus Martins both travelled to Moscow after agreements were reached — but Dynamo have now cancelled BOTH transfers. 🤯

🇪🇨 Gonzalo Plata
💰 Deal worth around €12M
✈️ Travelled from Flamengo to Moscow
❌ Transfer cancelled after medical tests

🇧🇷 Matheus Martins
💰 €7M agreement with Botafogo
✈️ Also travelled to Moscow
❌ Transfer cancelled for the same stated reason

⚠️ Flamengo and Botafogo strongly dispute Dynamo’s medical assessments.

⚖️ Botafogo are considering legal action, while Flamengo have publicly criticised the Russian club’s handling of the deal.

Two players. Two agreements. Two flights to Moscow. Two collapsed transfers. 😳🔥

— Globo Esporte / UOL

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🚨📄 OFFICIAL: GALATASARAY ANNOUNCE EL CHADAILLE BITSHIABU NEGOTIATIONS! 🟡🔴🇫🇷

Galatasaray have formally notified Türkiye’s Public Disclosure Platform that official talks have begun with RB Leipzig and El Chadaille Bitshiabu over a temporary transfer. 🤝

✅ Talks with the club and player officially confirmed
🔄 Initial loan deal
💶 €2M loan fee reported
➕ €25–30M purchase option reported
✈️ Istanbul arrival expected early this morning
🏥 Medical planned for today

The official process is now underway. Medical and signatures are expected next. ✍️⏳

ALMOST SIGNED! 🚨🔥

— Galatasaray SK / KAP / Florian Plettenberg / Fabrizio Romano / Sky Germany

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���💎 CLAUDIO ECHEVERRI HAS LANDED IN LISBON! 🔴⚪️🇦🇷

ECHEVERRI TO BENFICA — ALMOST SIGNED! ✈️🔥

The Argentine wonderkid has arrived in Portugal to complete his move from Manchester City. 🤝

✅ Verbal agreement between the clubs
🇦🇷 Player has approved the move
🔄 Initial loan from Manchester City
💰 Benfica will cover his full salary
➕ Purchase option included
🏥 Medical scheduled in the coming hours
✍️ Contract signing and presentation expected next

Echeverri has already confirmed that he spoke directly with Benfica coach Marco Silva before accepting the move. 🗣️🦅

Only the final formalities remain. ⏳

— Fabrizio Romano / A Bola

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🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: GALATASARAY REACH AGREEMENT WITH MONACO FOR LAMINE CAMARA! 🟡🔴🇸🇳

⏳ PLAYER DECISION NEXT!

AlmostSigned understands Galatasaray and AS Monaco have reached a club-to-club agreement in the €40–50M region for Lamine Camara. 🤝💶

✅ Agreement between the clubs
💰 Package worth around €40–50M
⏳ Camara’s final decision will determine the transfer
🇸🇳 The player’s approval is now the decisive step

Monaco’s situation follows a chaotic Deadline Day domino: 🔄🔥

1️⃣ 🔵 Chelsea reached a written agreement worth around £47M for Camara after Folarin Balogun’s Everton move ran into difficulties.

2️⃣ 🔄 Everton then revived the Balogun deal, so Monaco withdrew from the Chelsea agreement — expecting to receive €45M plus €5M in add-ons for the striker. 💰

3️⃣ ❌ Balogun’s Everton transfer later collapsed.

4️⃣ 🔒 By then, Chelsea’s transfer window had closed — leaving Monaco without either major sale.

🧩 GALATASARAY ARE ALSO MAKING SPACE:

📞 A Galatasaray official has reportedly contacted several Süper Lig clubs with a list of available players, including Renato Nhaga.

📤 A possible Nhaga exit could open a foreign-player slot and create space in the squad for Camara.

This squad-planning move reportedly developed within the last 24 hours. ⏱️👀

Galatasaray have taken advantage of the opening and reached an agreement with Monaco. 🟡🔴🤝

The clubs are aligned.

Now everything depends on Lamine Camara. ⏳🇸🇳🔥

— AlmostSigned sources / The Times / The Guardian / Sami Yen Haber

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🚨⚪️ TOSIN ADARABIOYO TO TOTTENHAM — ALMOST SIGNED! ����

Tottenham have reached a full agreement with Chelsea to sign Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent transfer.

✅ Club agreement completed
✅ Personal terms agreed
💰 £7M fixed fee plus add-ons
🏥 Permission granted for the medical
📝 Permanent deal — not a loan

Tottenham moved quickly to strengthen their defence and Tosin has now given the green light to join the project.

Medical, signatures and the official announcement are the remaining steps. ⏳

— Fabrizio Romano / David Ornstein / The Guardian

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🚨🔵 ROBERT SÁNCHEZ TO COMO — ALMOST SIGNED! 🇪🇸🇮🇹

Como have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea to sign Robert Sánchez on loan for the season.

🤝 Loan terms agreed between the clubs
🧤 Sánchez will become Como’s new goalkeeper
🔄 Noel Törnqvist is expected to leave for Monza
📉 Emiliano Martínez’s arrival pushed Sánchez down Chelsea’s goalkeeper hierarchy

The Spanish international is now preparing for a new chapter in Serie A.

Final paperwork and formal steps remain before the move can be announced. ⏳

— Fabrizio Romano / Gianluca Di Marzio / The Athletic

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🚨🇹🇷 YUSUF AKÇİÇEK → GALATASARAY: LATEST

🤝 AGREEMENT
Galatasaray, Al-Hilal and Yusuf Akçiçek have reached an agreement in principle. The player has given the green light. ✅

🇸🇦 AL-HILAL’S CONDITION
Al-Hilal are open to his departure, but will only give final approval after signing a suitable U23 centre-back replacement. Until then, the deal remains on hold. ⏳

📄 DEAL STRUCTURE
• Season-long loan
• Purchase option included
• Option fee/conditions not yet disclosed

💰 FINANCIALS
Galatasaray’s total one-season package is reported at around €5M, including the loan fee and salary contribution.

Akçiçek earns around $6.5M per year, with Galatasaray expected to cover less than $3M.

📊 STATUS
✅ Agreement reached
✅ Player wants the move
✅ Loan + purchase option
❌ Deal not completed yet

AlmostSigned probability: 80% 🔥

Sources: Al Yaum, SportKSA, Arriyadiyah, Hamed Al-Qarni, Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Ertan Süzgün, Yakup Çınar.

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🚨💣 BRADLEY BARCOLA TO LIVERPOOL — ANNOUNCEMENT NEXT! 🔴🇫🇷

Liverpool have completed the full agreement with PSG and the player.

💰 £106M guaranteed
➕ £17M in add-ons
📦 £123M total package
📝 Five-year contract until 2031
🏥 Medical process underway

Only the final checks, signatures and official announcement remain.

Barcola is set to become Liverpool’s second-most expensive signing ever. 🔥

— David Ornstein / Fabrizio Romano / Fabrice Hawkins / BBC Sport / Sky Sports / The Guardian / Le Parisien

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🚨💣 ILIMAN NDIAYE HAS SAID YES TO TOTTENHAM! ⚪️🇸🇳

Tottenham and Everton have reached an agreement in principle for a deal worth up to £60M.

✅ Ndiaye has accepted Spurs’ contract proposal
✅ Player wants Roberto De Zerbi’s project
🤝 Club-to-club agreement in place

🔄 Richarlison could return to Everton in a separate £35M deal.

⚠️ The final domino: Richarlison must agree personal terms with Everton before the two transfers can be completed.

Everything is ready on Ndiaye’s side. Medical and signatures will follow once Richarlison gives his green light. ⏳🔥

— David Ornstein / Fabrizio Romano / Paul Joyce / Sky Sports

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🚨🔵⚪️ GABRIEL MARTINELLI TO AL HILAL 🇧🇷

Al Hilal have reached a verbal agreement with Arsenal for the Brazilian winger.

💰 Fee: over €65M, add-ons included
✅ Martinelli has approved the move
📝 Long-term contract agreed
✈️ Permission granted to travel within 24 hours
🏥 Medical and final signatures next

Martinelli is set to leave Arsenal after seven years at the club. ⏳🔥

— Fabrizio Romano / Matteo Moretto

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🚨 OFFICIAL: SOFYAN AMRABAT JOINS AJAX! ⚪️🔴🇲🇦

Ajax have signed Sofyan Amrabat on a FREE transfer following his departure from Fenerbahçe.

💸 Transfer fee: €0
📝 Contract until June 2028
🔙 Back in the Eredivisie

Ajax add experience and physical strength to their midfield. 💪🔥

— AFC Ajax

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🚨💣 GABRIEL JESUS TO BARCELONA🔵🔴🇧🇷

Barcelona and Arsenal have exchanged documents for the transfer.

💰 €10M fixed fee
➕ €4M in add-ons
📈 20% sell-on clause
📝 Contract until 2028 + one-year option
🏥 Medical booked for Monday

One of the biggest surprises of the final days of the window. 👀🔥

— Fabrizio Romano / The Times

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🚨 ALMOSTSIGNED TRANSFER RADAR, AUG 30 🌍

Here’s what still needs to happen in the biggest active deals:

🛬 MEDICALS & SIGNATURES NEXT

99% | Sofyan Amrabat → Ajax 🔴⚪️
Verbal agreement completed on a free transfer. Final signature expected next.

99% | Santiago Giménez → FC Porto 🔵⚪️
Free loan with an €18M buy option + €2M add-ons. The clause can become mandatory based on appearances.

99% | Rafael Leão → Galatasaray 🟡🔴
Already in Istanbul after Galatasaray officially opened talks. €45M + add-ons agreed; medical and signatures remain.

99% | Bradley Barcola → Liverpool 🔴
Full agreement for £106M + £17M in add-ons. Five-year contract agreed; medical scheduled this weekend.

🖊️ ONE AGREEMENT STILL MISSING

92% | Gabriel Martinelli → Al Hilal 🔵⚪️
The player has given his green light. Arsenal and Al Hilal are finalising a package worth over €65M.

82% | Ibrahim Mbaye → Aston Villa 🟣
€55M club-to-club agreement with PSG. Villa are now waiting to complete the player agreement and final formalities.

76% | Cody Gakpo → Manchester City 🔵
Gakpo has chosen Man City. Liverpool value him at around £85M, with negotiations now centred on the final fee.

68% | Pape Matar Sarr → Juventus ⚪️⚫️
Personal terms agreed. Juventus and Tottenham are discussing a loan with a buy option that could become mandatory.

🔗 THE BIG DOMINOES

59% | Enzo Fernández → Manchester City 🔵🇦🇷
Enzo has given the green light. Chelsea want more than £120M, but no final club agreement has been reached.

58% | Lamine Camara → Chelsea 🔵
Talks with Monaco are progressing. Chelsea are pushing to complete the deal, especially if Enzo leaves.

🧊 LOSING MOMENTUM

5% | Julián Álvarez → Arsenal 🔴⚪️
Álvarez has told Mikel Arteta he does not want the move. Barcelona remains his preference, but Atlético refuse to negotiate with them.

🔥 THREE DOMINOES TO WATCH:

Barcola IN → Gakpo OUT?
Enzo OUT → Camara IN?
Martinelli OUT → Arsenal return for a forward?

Which move goes official next? 👀

Sources: Fabrizio Romano, David Ornstein, Florian Plettenberg, Santi Aouna, Sky Sports, Reuters, The Guardian, The Times, The Independent and Football Italia.

Percentages are Almost Signed editorial estimates based on the current stage of each deal — not probabilities published by the reporters.

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🚨 ALMOSTSIGNED TRANSFER RADAR, AUG 29, 04:00 UTC 🌍

📊 Our estimated completion chances based on the latest reports:

🔥 ALMOST DONE

99% | Rafael Leão → Galatasaray 🟡🔴
€45M package agreed with Milan and the player. Istanbul trip & medical up next 🛬

98% | Bradley Barcola → Liverpool 🔴
£100M guaranteed, potentially rising to £120M. Verbal agreement reached 💬

95% | Ibrahim Mbaye → Aston Villa 🟣
€55M agreement with PSG. Medical expected within 48 hours ⏳

90% | Gabriel Martinelli → Al Hilal 🔵⚪️
Player has given the green light. €65M package being finalised ���

⚡ ADVANCED

80% | Leonardo Balerdi → Roma 🟡🔴
Personal terms agreed; paid loan with a conditional obligation being discussed

75% | Harvey Elliott → Valencia 🦇
Personal terms agreed; clubs are working on the loan structure

65% | Joshua Zirkzee → Fiorentina 🟣
€5M loan €25M option/conditional obligation. Player decision pending

60% | Enzo Fernández → Manchester City 🔵🇦🇷
Enzo wants the move; Chelsea want around £120M. Reports of a full agreement remain disputed

55% | Lamine Camara → Chelsea 🔵
Talks advancing with Monaco; expected valuation around €60M

👀 LIVE / LONG SHOTS

45% | Iliman Ndiaye → Manchester City 🔵
Talks progressing and the player is keen; Everton value him near £80M

30% | Julián Álvarez → Arsenal 🔴⚪️
Atlético want a decision by Sunday; Barcelona remain his preference. Price could exceed £120M ⚖️

20% | Nick Woltemade → Napoli 🔵
Loan enquiry made, but no advanced negotiations yet

5% | Marcus Rashford → Fenerbahçe 🟡🔵
An approach made, but the player is expected to reject it and stay at Manchester United 🚫

Which deal will be announced next? 👀🔥

Sources: Fabrizio Romano, David Ornstein, Florian Plettenberg, Santi Aouna, Sky Sports, Gianluca Di Marzio, Nicolò Schira, Gastón Edul and The Times.

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🚨💣 Rafael Leão to Galatasaray — AGREEMENT REACHED! 🟡🔴🇵🇹

Rafael Leão will join Galatasaray. 🦁

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🚨💣 RAFAEL LEÃO’S DECISION IS EXPECTED TODAY! 🟣🇵🇹

Rafael Leão has started to warm up to the idea of joining Aston Villa after his meeting with Unai Emery, who explained exactly how he would use him in the team. 🏴🔥

🟣 Aston Villa offer:
• €8M per year
• Premier League project
• Emery pushing hard for the deal

🟡🔴 Galatasaray already have an agreement with AC Milan for around €45M + add-ons.

💰 Leão’s demands from Galatasaray:
• €15M net salary
• €3M in bonuses

⚠️ The situation is now very clear:

If Galatasaray do NOT meet Leão’s demands, the Portuguese star is expected to join Aston Villa.

⏳ Leão is expected to make his final decision within 24 hours.

— Fabrizio Romano / Sky Italia / Matteo Moretto

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🚨💣 ENZO FERNÁNDEZ TO MANCHESTER CITY IS CLOSE TO DONE! 🔵🇦🇷

🤝 Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with Chelsea for Enzo Fernández.

💰 Fee: around €140M
📝 Contract until 2032
➕ Option for one additional year

✅ Enzo wants the move
🚪 Chelsea are preparing for his departure
❌ He was left out of the squad against Luton as the transfer moves towards completion

The Argentine is now expected to reunite with Enzo Maresca at Manchester City. ⏳🔥

Not official yet — but the deal is now at the final stage.

— TyC Sports / talkSPORT / Sky Sports

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We simulated the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase 5,000 times. 🏆

Here's the expected table, and how many points could be enough:

🏅 Top 8
13 points → 8%
14 points → 54%
15 points → 90%

⚔️ Top 24
8 points → 8%
9 points → 60%
10 points → 99%

Which prediction surprises you the most? 🤔

#UCL #ChampionsLeague