Saudi transfer deadline day LIVE: Liverpool face £215m Mo Salah bid, Gerrard wants Jadon Sancho, John Terry EXCLUSIVE
CHELSEA legend John Terry is on the verge of agreeing a deal to manage Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabbab, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
The former England defender has had stints as an assistant coach with Aston Villa and Leicester, but now he's set to be Saudi's latest managerial recruit, following in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have been offered a staggering £215million for winger Mohammed Salah.
Al-Ittihad made the eye-watering bid just hours after the Reds rejected £150m, and the Saudi Pro League window is still open until Thursday.
Elsewhere, Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is reportedly wanted by Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq.
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Stay up to date with all the latest from the world of transfer news as the window slams shut.
Joao Felix in tears
Barcelona signing Joao Felix broke down in tears after finally completing his “dream” transfer to the Nou Camp.
Felix endured a miserable few months after he was shipped out to Chelsea on loan back in January from Atletico Madrid.
The forward returned to his parent club but remained out of Atletico manager Diego Simeone's plans.
As his future remained up in the air, the Portugal international publicly declared his desire to join Barca back in July.
After sealing his loan move to the Blaugrana, he took part in an official presentation over the weekend as the club unveiled their new boys.
Now snaps have emerged showing the 23-year-old crying with happiness as he pulled on the Barcelona colours for the first time.
Ex-Chelsea star Joao Felix breaks down in tears at his Barcelona unveiling after finally bagging dream transferMiddle East move
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand claims Jadon Sancho could move to Saudi Arabia following his shocking statement on Sunday.
Sancho, 23, launched an explosive attack on United boss Erik ten Hag on social media after the Dutch tactician revealed the winger was not included in his squad because of "his performances in training".
The England international cannot move to another European club until January as the summer transfer window closed in most countries last week.
Ferdinand believes clubs in Saudi Arabia could profit from that - with their window open until Thursday.
There's no way Jadon's putting out a statement like that if he hasn't, in his own eyes, performed well. On his chart, Jadon, 'I've trained alright'. But the manager have a certain standard.
There's only one way this ends right now. Well, two ways. There's only one window open and that's Saudi. Or you're on the bench or not getting in the squad for the rest of the season.
Rio FerdinandJoao Pahlinha transfer hint
Fulham star Joao Pahlinha's brother and agent claims that his move to Bayern Munich has merely been "postponed".
Pahlinha travelled to Germany on Friday to complete a deadline day switch but the move fell through at the final hurdle after the Cottagers were unable to sign a replacement.
Marco Silva's side were rejected by Tottenham ace Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and failed to land Manchester United's Scott McTominay.
And the midfielder's brother Goncalo believes that his sibling as well as client will eventually move to Bayern.
He said: "They didn't kill the dream, they just postponed it. Very proud of my brother and the player I represent."
On the Kasp
Kasper Schmeichel is set to join Anderlecht on a free transfer this month.
Schmeichel was released by Nice last week after just one year at the Ligue 1 club.
But the goalkeeper is closing in on a quick return to football after agreeing terms with the Belgian giants, according to transfer expert .
The 36-year-old is understood to have penned a one-year deal, which will be confirmed in the next 24 hours.
The Denmark international had been linked to Celtic in a shock move that would have seen him reunite with former Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers.
Chelsea were also linked with a move for the 2016 Premier League winner last month.
Al-Ittihad pushing for Salah
Al-Ittihad are planning another bid for Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah.
According to Sky Sports, the Saudi champions are not giving up on their pursuit of Salah.
And Nuno Espirito Santo's side is determined to make one more try before their summer transfer window slams shut on Thursday.
That would see the Saudi Pro League outfit offering over £170million to convince the Reds, who are not keen on letting their star forward go.
Credit: PA Ramos rejected Man Utd
Sergio Ramos snubbed Manchester United before sealing his return to Sevilla, reports SunSport's Dylan Terry.
Ramos, 37, left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season after a difficult two years in France.
SunSport can now exclusively reveal the centre-back was also approached by United - who tabled a bid that was instantly rejected by the Real Madrid legend.
Following Raphael Varane's injury last month, the Red Devils made a late play to sign the ex-Spain international as the summer transfer window prepared to shut.
But the Manchester giants were slow to detail the terms of the offer - before they eventually proposed a one-year, £73,000-a-week contract.
This was immediately declined by the World Cup winner and United were said to be upset that he turned their offer down so swiftly.
Tanguy's Dom deal
Tottenham ace Tanguy Ndombele has agreed a loan move to Galatasaray.
Ndombele will be joined by fellow Spurs outcast Davinson Sanchez at the Super Lig giants.
The midfielder is set to fly to Istanbul later to finalise the move according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
This comes as Turkey's transfer window does not close until September 15 and the thus the champions are able to continue making offers past the European deadline.
The transfer guru has confirmed the deal is in place and the 26-year-old has already completed the first part of medical tests.
Tottenham to offload pair
Tottenham are set to offload record signing Tanguy Ndombele and Davinson Sanchez to Galatasary, reports SunSport's Jack Rosser.
With the Turkish summer transfer window still open until September 15, the Istanbul giants are landing a double deal.
Ndombele travelled to Turkey earlier today to finalise a loan move with an option to buy.
Sanchez meanwhile is set to move on a permanent £12.8million deal to Galata.
The centre-back's departure leaves manager Ange Postecoglou short on central defenders should any issues arise with first-choice pair Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.
Postecoglou will thus be left with just Eric Dier, Ben Davies and 18-year-old summer signing Ashley Phillips as cover until at least January.
Man City targeted Eze
Manchester City made a £60million last-ditch effort to land Crystal Palace ace Eberechi Eze.
But it's thought the transfer deadline day move spluttered partly because City instead landed Matheus Nunes from Wolves on a cheaper £53m deal.
The Treble winners also let a batch of youngsters go out on loan, whiles Chelsea signed Cole Palmer for £45m.
The Mirror claim the Citizens were battling to complete a deal for the midfielder until late in the evening of September 1.
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West Ham target Lingard
Jesse Lingard appears to be closing in on a return to West Ham as a free agent.
Lingard spent half a season on loan at the Hammers and excelled but has since seen his career stall.
The versatile midfielder has been without a club since leaving Nottingham Forest in June and was a summer target for Wayne Rooney's DC United, but a move fell through through.
But the former England international could be ready to rekindle his career by making a fresh Premier League move.
Mohamed Salah Exclusive
Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has been rested by Egypt as he weighs up his future after a mega £170million Saudi Arabian offer, reports SunSport's Rob Maul.
Al-Ittihad made the eye-watering bid just hours after the Reds rejected £150m for Salah.
Liverpool are adamant that their star forward is not for sale but the Saudi Pro League side are willing to go as high as a world-record £200m ahead of the transfer window in the Middle East closing on Thursday.
Last Thursday, Egypt chief Rui Vitoria called up Salah for the Africa Cup of Nations dead rubber qualifier at home against Ethiopia on Friday.
The 31-year-old was due to join his international team-mates on Monday to prepare but has been allowed to stay in the UK and be available for any talks on his future.
SunSport understands the Egyptian Football Association have “decided to give him a break” but the ex-Roma star is expected to travel for the friendly against Tunisia at home on September 12.
Lingard set for Hammers return
Jesse Lingard appears to be closing in on a return to West Ham, according to reports.
The midfielder spent half a season on loan at the club and excelled but has since seen his career stall.
He is now a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest and was a summer target for MLS outfit DC United, but a move had fallen through.
This could see him sign for West Ham this week.
Credit: AP Djenepo to leave Southampton
Southampton winger Moussa Djenepo will reportedly undergo a medical ahead of an exit from the Championship.
The Mirror claims that he will have tests with Belgian outfit Standard Liege this week.
The report suggests that he will rejoin his old club for a fee of £3million.
Credit: Getty Sancho's time over?
Chris Sutton has suggested that Jadon Sancho's time at Manchester United could be coming to an end.
Speaking on the It's All Kicking Off podcast: "I don't understand why Erik ten Hag would out him publicly and chuck him under the bus.
"I don't agree with Sancho and the way he's responded. What happened to going to knock on the manager's door if a manager has outed you publicly?
"I think it's a really stupid thing for Ten Hag to do. I mean it looks like Sancho's days are numbered at Manchester United."
Credit: Getty Jorginho offered exit
Jorginho could be on his way out of Arsenal less than a year after joining the club.
According to the Express, the midfielder is gaining interest from Turkish side Fenerbache.
Pepe on way out
Nicolas Pepe has reportedly changed his mind about his future and is now close to an exit from Arsenal.
The winger is undergoing a medical at Turkish side Besiktas, according to L’Equipe.
The former £72million man’s sale will see the Gunners earn a small transfer fee.
Credit: Getty Mata completes Japan move
Juan Mata has made a shock return to football - and is replacing a fellow Spain World Cup winner.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder appeared set to retire when he was released by Galatasaray at the end of last season.
However, the free agent put pen to paper on a deal with Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe.
That is the club that Andres Iniesta, who scored the winner against the Dutch in 2010, has just left after five years to join Emirates Club in the UAE.
Spurs 'want rid of Ndombele'
Tottenham are reportedly keen to sell Tanguy Ndombele to Turkey before the transfer window closes in the country.
The transfer window in Turkey closes on September 15.
The Evening Standard has claimed that Spurs will use this in order to shift the unwanted midfielder.
It also reports that a move to Saudi Arabai could also be on the cards.
Credit: Getty Schmeichel nearing new club
Former Villan ace a free agent
Anwar El Ghazi is now available as free agent after terminating his contract at PSV.
The Dutch outfit announced the decision in a statement.
It read: "PSV and Anwar El Ghazi would like to announce they have reached an agreement to dissolve the player’s contract by mutual consent."
El Ghazi played 119 times for Aston Villa, scoring 26 goals.
Credit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail Bailly wanted in Turkey
Manchester United outcast Erik Bailly is reportedly gaining interest from Besiktas.
According to Turkish outlet Milliyet, the club could make a deal quickly for the defender.
The Turkish transfer window does not close for another fortnight which could see Bailly leave Old Trafford.
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Chelsea should have signed big name
Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed that Chelsea should have gone all out to sign either Kylian Mbappe or Harry Kane in the transfer window.
He told TalkSPORT: "They’ve spent £1billion. Why didn’t Chelsea use a quarter of that money and go out and buy a star?
"Go and give Paris Saint-Germain an offer for [Kylian] Mbappe that they can’t refuse.
"Harry Kane, 'there you go, Daniel Levy, whatever you want'. £150million for Harry Kane and you’ve got two superstars!
"Instead they’ve bought loads of players who are average."
Robertson expects Salah stay
Andrew Robertson has admitted that he is expecting Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to stay at the club amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
He told Sky Sports: "For us we block that out, Mo blocks it out. We let other people talk about that. For us there is no concern.
"For us Mohamed Salah is a Liverpool player and we believe that is what is going to be the case for the foreseeable future.
"He's the ultimate professional. He does what it does, he is one of the best players in the world and he is professional.
"He lets other people do the talking, let's other people say what they have to say, but he's always been committed to Liverpool and you saw that with the performance he put in."
Credit: PA Amrabat ‘wanted England’
Fiorentina chief Joe Barrone has revealed that Sofyan Amrabat wanted to play in England ahead of his move to Manchester United.
The chief also insisted that the club “worked hard” to seal a deal with the Red Devils.
He said: “Amrabat has always wanted to play in England.
“We worked hard and in the last few hours we found an agreement.”
Credit: Getty When does the Saudi window shut
The transfer window for the Saudi Pro League shuts on September 7, this Thursday.
Clubs in Europe will be happy to see the window shut, having seen many players make the move for big-money contracts.
