Kick Off: Real sign Courtois as Kepa & Kovacic join Chelsea; EPL transfer deadline nears

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid sign Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea on six-year deal

Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea on 6-year deal for reported €35m.

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Athletic goalkeeper Kepa on seven-year deal for world-record fee

Chelsea have officially signed Athletic goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a seven-year deal for world-record fee of €80m. The club have found their replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who was sold to Real Madrid earlier in the day

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Mateo Kovacic on a seaon-long loan from Real Madrid

Chelsea have officially completed the signing of Mateo Kovacic on a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid.

TRANSFERS

When is the transfer deadline day for 2018? What big deals can we expect?

The summer transfer window is rapidly coming to an end as clubs across Europe scramble around to do some late business.

Manchester United move for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma (L'Equipe)

Manchester United have made a move for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma as Jose Mourinho looks to bolster his defensive options before Thursday's transfer deadline.

Ronaldo urges Marcelo to join him at Juventus (Tuttosport)

Cristiano Ronaldo wants his former team-mate, Marcelo, to follow in his footsteps and make the switch from Real Madrid to Juventus.

Kepa and the rest of the most expensive Spanish players by position

Chelsea have broken Liverpool's world-record fee to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has also become the most expensive Spanish player transfer in history. Following the 23-year-old's move, the starting line-up of the most expensive transfers of Spaniards consists of players that have cost a total of 522 million euros.

Bakayoko to Milan, Rojo & Mina to Everton & transfers that could happen on PL deadline day

The summer transfer window has moved into its final 24 hours and Premier League clubs are expected to be busier than ever as a result of this year's early closure.

Why is Mino Raiola trying to get Paul Pogba out of Manchester United?

Two days before Manchester United launch their Premier League season and Jose Mourinho's preparations are being muddied by super-agent Mino Raiola's shameless attempts to extract Paul Pogba out of Manchester United and into the grasp of Barcelona.

WHAT THEY SAY

Courtois explains why he chose to join Real Madrid in heartfelt message to Chelsea fans

Thibaut Courtois has penned a heartfelt letter to Chelsea fans explaining his decision to quit the club and join Real Madrid.

'I have the same desire to leave as to die' - Navas responds to the signing of Courtois

Showing the fight which has characterised his time at Real Madrid, Keylor Navas insisted he would not be leaving the club despite the signing of Thibaut Courtois, which became official this Wednesday and for the next six seasons.

'I'm staying at Barcelona' - Dembele rules out Premier League move

Amid rumours of his potential departure to Arsenal, Ousmane Dembele has indicated that he is set to stay at Barcelona and is looking forward to the team's upcoming Spanish Super Cup final against Sevilla.

Rivaldo has no doubt Neymar "will end up at Real Madrid"

Although both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have ruled out a switch for Neymar, his compatriot, Rivaldo, has claimed that the Brazilian is destined to play for Los Blancos at some point.

Alexis Sanchez urges Manchester United to splash the cash

Alexis Sanchez has urged Manchester United to make big signings if they want to compete with their rivals.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Paul Pogba unveils two-gold-star haircut in homage to France’s World Cup win

Winning the World Cup is often the pinnacle of a footballer's career, and after achieving the feat this summer with France, Paul Pogba has chosen to mark the moment with a special commemorative hair cut.

Jorginho shows N'Golo Kante how to play Sarri-ball during Chelsea's friendly with Lyon

N'Golo Kante was quick to learn how Chelsea's style of play has changed under new boss Maurizio Sarri when he made his return to action against Lyon on Tuesday night.

Man Utd stars rock up for training but Pogba is driven in through different entrance

Manchester United stars arrived for training on Wednesday as they step up their preparations ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Neville must wear Liverpool shirt after losing hilarious penalty shootout to Carragher