What the papers say
The deadline day drama is starting to warm up for a second act in January with the Evening Standard reporting that Bayern Munich look set to launch a fresh bid for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha at the start of the year.
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will be in playing exile until January after the 36-year-old dug in his heels over moving clubs, despite The Guardian reporting Spurs received offers for the French international.
The Daily Telegraph reports Spurs defender Eric Dier has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, shortly after holding talks with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy after boss Ange Postecoglou froze out the England player.
Social media round-up
Steven Alzate leaves Brighton to join Standard Liege on loan deal until June 2024 ⚪️🔴 #BHAFC
Salary will be fully covered by Belgian club. pic.twitter.com/7rrB0Kf3DP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2023
BREAKING: John Terry is in advanced talks with Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab.
The Chelsea legend is believed to be a number of potential candidates.
– talkSPORT sources understand
🚨 More ☞ https://t.co/dHUPYxfGXK pic.twitter.com/WYMklnvziC
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 6, 2023
Players to watch
Mohamed Salah: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad are ready to place a £200million bid to Liverpool for the 31-year-old Egyptian star as time ticks down on Thursday’s transfer deadline.
Antoine Griezmann: The 32-year-old France forward looks set to leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season, planning to join Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer.
