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22:37

OVER AND OUT!

OK that is it folks as far as tonight's Transfer Centre is concerned, however, fear not as we will be back again first thing tomorrow morning with more gossip and updates from across the globe...
22:35

KOUYATE NEEDED NEW CHALLENGE

Crystal Palace's new player has been speaking to Palace TV:
"I'm so happy. It's been a long day but now everything is good and I'm very excited to start with my new teammates.
"This is the right time to move because I needed a new challenge. I have good memories of West Ham but I need to come here and give my best because I like the Crystal Palace project.
"I know the manager and I know he'll be a good manager. I spoke to Pape Souare yesterday and he told me I had to come and now I'm here and I'm very happy."
22:34

PALACE CONFIRM KOUYATE

Crystal Palace have signed Cheikhou Kouyate from West Ham United on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1024784388192722944
21:56

EVENING HEADLINES

Here is a quick roundup of where we stand with some of the day's main transfer stories...
21:39

BENITEZ 'HAS NO IDEA' ABOUT NEW SIGNINGS

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was once again tight-lipped after being asked about any possible new signings.
“I said what I had to say on transfers two months ago, we’ll see what the next 10 days brings," he said after his side's 4-0 loss to Braga on Wednesday night.
“I have no idea. Have no idea how close we are to anyone.”
21:33

SMALLING AGREES WOLVES DEAL

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has agreed a deal with Wolves, according to reports in the Daily Express.
The England international is contracted to Old Trafford until the summer of 2019.
20:47

EVENING HEADLINES

Here is a quick roundup of where we stand with some of the day's main transfer stories

• Man Utd's interest in Leicester defender Harry Maguire has cooled
  
• United's primary target is now Barcelona's Yerry Mina. It's thought the Colombian will cost around £30m
  
• West Ham midfielder Chiekh Kouyate is due for a medical at Palace. Talks have been ongoing between the clubs over a fee and it now seems they have a resolution
  
• Standby for a raft of Portugal-based players West Ham are chasing: The club have a delegation in the country and are setting up a working partnership with Porto and Benfica. Joao Felix is one player they're with talks with Benfica over and they look to have beaten off competition from Dortmund and two Premier League clubs
  
• West Ham are also in talks with Porto over the double signing of Mali striker Moussa Marega and Algeria winger Yacine Brahimi. And highly rated forward Xande Silva is in the UK ahead of a medical with the Hammers
  
• Big news from Bournemouth, who are in advanced talks with Levante over the £27m signing of midfielder Jefferson Lerma
  
• Marco Silva has taken his spending at Everton to £60m after making France left-back Lucas Digne his second signing
  
• Everton are in talks with Stoke over a deal to sign midfielder Badou N'Diaye, with Ashley Williams heading in the opposite direction
  

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19:53

ROSE HANDS IN MANSFIELD TRANSFER REQUEST

Mansfield striker Danny Rose has handed in a written transfer request, the League Two club have announced.
The 24-year-old, who scored 17 goals last season, was the subject of a bid from Peterborough earlier this week.
Mansfield chairman John Radford said: “I was both shocked and disappointed to receive this transfer request from Danny Rose, especially after we offered Danny a lucrative new two-and-a-half-year contract in January, which he signed.
19:39

KONE LOANED TO STRASBOURG

Ivory Coast international Lamine Kone has left Sunderland to join Ligue 1 club Strasbourg on a season-long loan, with an option to sign the defender next summer.
19:29

BRADFORD BRING IN DOYLE

Bradford have announced the signing of striker Eoin Doyle from Preston on a two-year deal.
Dublin-born Doyle will replace Charlie Wyke, who has left the club to join Sky Bet League One rivals Sunderland.
The 30-year-old spent last season on loan at Oldham, scoring 16 goals in 34 appearances for Latics.
https://twitter.com/officialbantams/status/1024727528580296710
19:15

WEST HAM CLOSE IN ON SILVA

Not only that, but West Ham are also close to signing Vitoria Guimaraes forward Xande Silva.
Silva - is in the UK ahead of a medical - has been capped by Portugal at U15, U16, U17, U18, U19 & U20 level.
West Ham have a delegation in Portugal - not only to sign these players, but to set up a working partnership with Porto and Benfica.
19:10

WEST HAM IN MAREGA & BRAHIMI TALKS

Meanwhile, West Ham are also in talks with Porto over the double signing of striker Moussa Marega and winger Yacine Brahimi (pictured).
19:07

WEST HAM IN FELIX TALKS

West Ham are in talks with Benfica over the signing of Joao Felix.
The 18-year-old has been capped 5 times for Portugal U21s.
West Ham have beaten off competition from Borussia Dortmund and two Premier League clubs.
19:01

SUNDERLAND LAND WYKE

Sunderland have completed the signing of Charlie Wyke for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old striker joins from Bradford City and becomes Jack Ross’ 11th summer recruit.
18:56

SCUNTHORPE SNAP UP PERCH

Scunthorpe have signed former Newcastle and QPR midfielder James Perch on a free transfer.
The 32-year-old, who has played 476 first-team matches, has joined the League One side on a two-year deal.
https://twitter.com/SUFCOfficial/status/1024701283998097409
18:43

VIEIRA JOINS SAMPDORIA

Ronaldo Vieira has sealed his move to Italian side Sampdoria on a five-year deal, leaving Leeds for a fee in the region of £6.2m.
Sky in Italy reported that the midfielder travelled to Italy on Monday evening before having his medical on Tuesday.
Sampdoria will pay Leeds £5.8m up front, with another £400,000 due in add-ons.
Vieira came through the ranks at Elland Road and went on to make 71 appearances for the Sky Bet Championship side.
https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1024723795662319616
18:31

LYON SIGN GRIFFITHS

Lyon have signed Tottenham youth striker Reo Griffiths on four-year contract, the Ligue 1 club have just announced.
The 18-year-old, who has represented England at youth level, had been attracting interest from other major clubs in Europe.
18:21

BOURNEMOUTH CLOSING ON LERMA

Bournemouth in advanced talks with Levante over the signing of midfielder Jefferson Lerma, according to Sky sources.
The fee under discussion could rise to a club record £27m.
Lerma handed in a transfer request last week to push through the deal.
18:20

EVERTON PLAN WILLIAMS-N'DIAYE SWAP

SSN understands Everton are in talks with Stoke City over a deal to take midfielder Badou N’Diaye to Goodison Park, with defender Ashley Williams heading in the opposite direction.
N’Diaye is keen to play again in the Premier League after impressing for Stoke since his £14m move from Galatasaraay in January, but the Potters are keen to keep him as they mount a challenge to return to the top flight at the first attempt.
Manager Gary Rowett told SSN yesterday he still wants more defensive cover before the window closes and it’s though Williams is a favoured target - though it could be an initial loan deal for the man who turns 34 later this month.
18:11

LEEDS TERMINATE MURPHY DEAL

Leeds United have terminated midfielder Luke Murphy’s contact by mutual consent.
https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1024716393718136833
18:02

TRANSFER CENTRE LIVE!

Do not forget folks that the Transfer Centre is currently on SSN where the latest big moves, as well as all the gossip from around the world, are being discussed by our reporters, pundits and experts....
17:47

GAYLE STARTS FOR TOON

Dwight Gayle has been heavily linked with West Brom this summer as part of a deal which could see Salomon Rondon go the other way.
As we reported earlier, that move has stalled as the two clubs are struggling to find an agreement.
West Brom are not prepared to pay Gayle's level of wages and will not agree to Newcastle's demands that they must purchase the striker once the loan deal has expired.
17:45

KOUYATE SET FOR PALACE MEDICAL

West Ham midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate is set to undergo medical ahead of move to Crystal Palace, according to Sky sources.
17:35

UNITED EYE MINA AFTER COOLING MAGUIRE INTEREST

Man Utd's interest in Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire has cooled, SSN has been told, and instead Barcelona defender Yerry Mina has become a key transfer target for Jose Mourinho.
It’s thought United could do a deal with the Catalans for as little as £30m - he cost just £10m when he signed from Palmeiras in January, but has been frustrated by a lack of La Liga appearances (4).
Leicester were adamant in telling United that Maguire is not for sale - Mourinho was prepared to pay £65m for the 25-year old.
It now looks like Maguire will stay at King Power Stadium and SSN expects Leicester to open talks on an improved contract for the England international in the coming weeks.
17:26

EVENING HEADLINES

OK for those of you just joining us - firstly where have you been? - but here is a quick roundup of where we stand with some of the day's main transfer stories...
17:11

PALACE KEEN ON JORDAN AYEW

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are interested in signing Swansea forward Jordan Ayew, according to Sky sources.
It is understood that, contrary to some reports, the 26-year-old Ghana international is not currently undergoing a medical at Selhurst Park.
17:09

MEYER SET TO SIGN FOR PALACE

Crystal Palace are awaiting international clearance before announcing the signing of Max Meyer, according to Sky sources.
The Germany forward is a free agent after leaving Schalke at the end of last season.
17:00

GRIFFITHS PASSES LYON MEDICAL

Teenage Tottenham striker Reo Griffiths is closing on a move to French side Lyon after passing a medical.
The 18-year-old, who has represented England at youth level, is set to leave the Premier League side if he is able to agree personal terms with Lyon.
Spurs would be due six years worth of training compensation for Griffiths, who scored 33 goals for the club's U18 side last season.
He scored four hat-tricks among that haul, including a pair against North London rivals Arsenal.
Griffiths attracted interest from other major clubs in Europe, but appears close to making France his home.
16:45

MARTIAL: I'LL BE BACK THURSDAY

Anthony Martial has revealed he will join up with Man Utd's squad on Thursday following the birth of his second child, saying: "my family always comes first".
In a post on Twitter, the French forward wrote: "Thank you all for your posts. My little Swan is fine, for the mum it was harder but thanks to God she's better now.
"Sorry but my family will always come first... Back tomorrow in Manchester."
https://twitter.com/AnthonyMartial/status/1024695368917942272
16:38

DOUBLE SIGNING FOR CRAWLEY

Crawley have pulled off a double swoop with the signings of defender David Sesay and midfielder Tarryn Allarakhia on two-year contracts.
Sesay worked with Town boss Harry Kewell in Watford’s youth team, while Allarakhia has joined following his release by Colchester.
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16:15

WYKE PASSES SUNDERLAND MEDICAL

Charlie Wyke has passed his medical on Wearside, according to Sky sources.
The striker, who will be back from injury in three weeks’ time, has signed a three-year deal with Sunderland.
16:08

DONS SIGN CARGILL

MK Dons have signed defender Baily Cargill after the 23-year-old left Bournemouth earlier this summer.
https://twitter.com/MKDonsFC/status/1024686789213270016
15:41

GERRARD WANTS 'A FEW HUNGRY' SIGNINGS

Meanwhile, Rangers boss Steven Gerrard wants "a few" more players, despite already making 10 signings this summer, saying "this will be a different team from last year".
"We have tried to add players who are hungry, the idea was to have two quality players in each position," said Gerrard.
"It's no secret we are still looking to add a few pieces to the jigsaw. This will be a different team from last year.
"I can't speak on last season but the mentality of my players will be there and we will have winners on the pitch and winners on the bench.
"We don't just want numbers, we want quality. We know our targets and who we will go after."
15:20

RANGERS TO RETURN FOR LAFFERTY

Rangers are planning to make a fresh offer for Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty, SSN understands.
Hearts boss Craig Levein said last weekend that Lafferty's "head was turned" by an initial offer of £200,000 from his former club, which was rejected.
Sky Sports News understands the 30-year-old held an amicable meeting with Hearts on Tuesday and that he has not handed in a transfer request.
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard would not comment about his interest in Lafferty when asked after their pre-season friendly against Wigan.
15:13

SHREWS DUO HAND IN TRANSFER REQUESTS

Two of Shrewsbury Town’s prized assets have handed in transfer requests today, SSN understands.
Midfielder Jon Nolan and defender Toto Nsiala both played key roles last season as Shrewsbury finished in third place in League One – but have today told the club they wish to leave.
We understand Ipswich, managed by former Shrews boss Paul Hurst, are keen to sign both players. In addition, Sheffield United and Wigan have been linked with Nolan, whilst Bolton are understood to be keen on Nsiala.
15:03

CLEMENT: LAMPARD HAS DESIRE TO SUCCEED

Paul Clement talks up Frank Lampard's management potential ahead of the opening Championship game of the season between Reading and Derby, live on Sky Sports Football on Friday night.
14:49

BAYERN CEO: LEWANDOWSKI NOT FOR SALE

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is not for sale at any price, says chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenige.
The Poland international has reportedly been interesting new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri of late.
"With Robert, we clearly want to send a signal to people within and outside the club: Bayern Munich are completely different to other clubs who get weak when certain sums are mentioned," said Rummenigge.
"We are completely satisfied with him, and in his position there are only a few players who are comparable.
"So it's not in our interest to hand him over - no matter if someone puts €100m or €150m on the table."
14:33

LAMPARD OFFERS VYDRA CLARITY

Matej Vydra remains a Derby player and will be back with the first team after his Leeds move collapsed, says manager Frank Lampard.
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14:12

BURNLEY SEEK PERMISSION TO SIGN KEEPER

Burnley have been struck by injuries to Tom Heaton and Nick Pope, and have applied to UEFA for special dispensation to sign a replacement ahead of tomorrow's Europa League qualifier with Aberdeen.
The Clarets should have to play with the same squad list as when they drew 1-1 at Pittoderie last week, but have no recognised senior goalkeeper left fit at the club.
14:10

REGIONAL PAPER TALK: MARTIAL SET FOR DISCIPLINARY

Here is a quick roundup of some of the biggest stories making the back pages of this afternoon's regional newspapers as Man Utd reportedly prepare to discipline France forward Anthony Martial.
13:55

HAMMERS BID FOR GOMEZ REJECTED

West Ham have had a £27m bid for Uruguay's Maxi Gomez turned down as manager Manuel Pellegrini steps up his search for another striker, according to the London Evening Standard.
The Celta Vigo man scored 18 goals for his club last season.
13:41

REDS DUO TO BE SOLD?

Liverpool are considering selling both Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet after the arrival of Alisson, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Karius is reportedly a target for Bayer Leverkusen, while Barcelona and Besiktas are after Mignolet.
Klopp is reportedly happy to sell both goalkeepers, after Alisson arrived for £65m from Roma.
13:17

VILLA ANNOUNCE SIGNING

In the most summer 2018 way possible...
The Midlands club have signed Atletico Madrid keeper Andre Moreira on loan until the end of the season.
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1024641986530365440
13:10

WEST BROM APPOINT JONES

West Brom have confirmed the appointment of Graeme Jones as assistant head coach after leaving role as Belgium's assistant coach.
13:05

BRISTOL CITY SIGN MAENPAA

Bristol City have signed former Brighton goalkeeper Niki Maenpaa on a free transfer.
Maenpaa spent pre-season on trial with the Championship club and has signed a one-year deal.
12:55

MARTIAL TO BE DISCIPLINED?

Anthony Martial has not reported at Manchester United's training base since he left their pre-season tour eight days ago and is set to be disciplined by the club, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Martial started both of United's opening matches on their pre-season tour of the US before being allowed to leave so he could attend the birth of his second child. However, while happy for the 22-year-old forward, manager Jose Mourinho believes he should have returned to the tour.
Asked about the Frenchman's return following United's 2-1 friendly win over Real Madrid in Miami, Mourinho initially wanted United's press officer to answer, and when asked later he said he was unsure.
12:37

PURRINGTON ON THE MOVE

AFC Wimbledon have signed left-back Ben Purrington from Championship club Rotherham on a season-long loan.
12:22

CHERYSHEV COULD LEAVE

Russia World Cup star Denis Cheryshev could be leaving Villarreal this summer, according to Marca.
The 27-year-old was one of the surprise success stories during the hosts' tournament, scoring four goals as Russia reached the quarter-finals.
The attacking midfielder has only just returned to training with the Spanish club but could be heading for the exit door with Everton reportedly keen to bring him to Goodison Park.
11:59

WYKE SET FOR BLACK CATS

It looks like being one in, one out on Wearside, with Charlie Wyke set to have a medical at Sunderland today, after agreeing a fee with Bradford for the striker.
Sky sources understand the two clubs have agreed a fee in the region of £600,000 rising to £1m for Wyke - after Sunderland had two bids turned down last month.
Wyke will become Sunderland’s 11th signing of the summer, although he is injured and won’t feature against Charlton on Saturday - a match you can see live on Sky Sports Football from 12pm.
11:57

KONE HEADING TO FRANCE

Sunderland defender Lamine Kone is close to joining French club Strasbourg on a season-long loan.
The Ivorian centre-back will undergo a medical after Sunderland reached an agreement which will see Strasbourg given the option to sign the defender next summer.
Sunderland rejected an £18m bid from Everton for him two years ago.
11:42

ROMA 'CLOSE ON NZONZI'

Roma are closing in on a move for Sevilla midfielder Steven Nzonzi, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Previously linked with Arsenal, Nzonzi attracted the interest of a number of clubs and Roma have prioritised bringing him to Italy.
Roma sporting director Monchi is confident about clinching a deal for the 29-year-old France international (Gazzetta Dello Sport).
11:21

LAZIO COMPLETE DOUBLE DEAL

Lazio have completed the double signing of midfielders Joaquin Correa and Milan Badelj.
Correa, 23, is back in Italy two years after leaving Sampdoria to play for Sevilla, for whom he made 47 La Liga appearances, scoring five goals.
Badelj has been a Serie A player since 2014, when he joined Fiorentina. He became a key fixture in the Tuscans' first team and represented Croatia on their run to the World Cup final this summer.
11:06

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10:56

RODWELL TRAINING AT EVERTON

Former Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell is back training at the club's Finch Farm training ground
Rodwell left Sunderland earlier this summer and is looking for a new club; Everton are allowing him to use their facilities until then.
10:50

IRAQ OFFER ERIKSSON JOB

Sky Sources: The Iraq FA have formally offered Sven Goran Eriksson the job as head coach of the national team.
The contract is for three years to cover the Asia Cup and World Cup qualifiers
Former England manager Eriksson is expected to make a decision this week.
10:33

WOODBURN MAKES BLADES MOVE

Ben Woodburn has completed his loan move from Liverpool to Sheffield United
10:20

BAYERN RULE OUT PAVARD MOVE

Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has ruled out a move for France's World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard and left the door open for Jerome Boateng to leave the Bundesliga champions.
Defender Pavard has been linked with a move away from Stuttgart after starring as Les Bleus went all the way in Russia.
Rummenigge said they would consider a "serious offer" for reported PSG target Boateng.
He told German newspaper Bild: "Could Benjamin Pavard replace Boateng in Bayern? No. We have Hummels, Sule, Martinez who can play in central defence, Alaba and two young players, Lukas Mai and Chris Richards. There are many qualities."
10:11

'POGBA MEETS WITH BARCA'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly met with Barcelona’s technical director Eric Abidal in the United States to discuss a potential move, according to Tuttosport.
The France midfielder has reportedly decided he wants to leave the Premier League club and La Liga champions Barcelona are keen to sign him. Pogba has a long-term contract at Old Trafford but a "fractious" relationship with Jose Mourinho has resulted in him considering his future
09:48

SHAW TO FIGHT?

Wolfsburg want to sign Luke Shaw, but the left-back remains keen on seeing out his contract at Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail.
The 23-year-old is in the final year of his contract, but reportedly wishes to stay at Old Trafford to fight for a place.
09:24

VIEIRA CLOSE TO £7M MOVE

Leeds midfielder Ronaldo Vieira has arrived in Italy to complete his move to Sampdoria, according to Sky in Italy.
Sky Sports News understands the two clubs have agreed a deal worth £7m for his transfer.
09:17

BRIGHTON WANT O'CONNELL

Brighton are interested in Sheffield United defender Jack O’Connell, Sky Sports News has learned, and are prepared to pay £6m for him, as the Premier League club’s pursuit of Liam Moore has stalled.
We told you earlier this week that Moore had handed in a transfer request to try to force through his move to Brighton, but Reading are at this stage holding firm.
Chris Hughton wants a centre-back to add to his defensive options, and has now turned to O’Connell, who was a key player for Sheffield Utd last season, appearing in all 46 Championship matches.
09:08

DIGNE REACTION

The 25-year-old said: “Everton is a big club with a great history. I want to play games, win games and excite the fans with the quality of our football.
“I want to show my best football here and discover the best league in the world. Everybody loves the Premier League. I am loving the fact I am coming here.
“I am not afraid, I am excited. For me, it is a new challenge to discover a country, a league, people and a great club such as Everton. It is fabulous.”
09:02

BREAKING NEWS

Everton have signed defender Lucas Digne from Barcelona on a five-year deal
French left-back Digne signs for £18m with add-ons, rising to £20m.
https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1024580791446188032
08:59

RONDON DEAL STALLED

Sky Sports News understands Salomon Rondon’s proposed move from West Brom to Newcastle has stalled, as the two clubs struggle to find an agreement.
Albion are keen to keep the bulk of their squad together, as they try to mount a challenge to bounce straight back up to the Premier League.
But the proposed loan swap deal with Dwight Gayle looks unlikely to happen, at this stage, because Albion aren’t prepared to pay his level of wages, and they won’t agree to Newcastle’s demands that they will purchase the striker once the loan deal has expired.
08:46

BRIGHTON REJECT NORWOOD BID

Brighton have rejected a fresh bid from Hull City for midfielder Ollie Norwood.
The former Manchester United trainee has won back-to-back promotions to the Premier League and is attracting interest from other Championship clubs.
Brighton are listening to offers for Norwood and value him at £1.5m, but we understand Hull remain the only club to have made formal bids at this stage.
08:32

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08:18

FOREST SIGN STEELE

And Forest have replaced him with Luke Steele
Steele moves to the City Ground on a two-year contract after the 33-year-old left Bristol City at the end of last season.
The former Man Utd stopper made 10 appearances last season.
08:17

KAPINOS JOINS BREMEN

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Stefanos Kapinos has joined Werder Bremen.
The 24-year-old made four appearances for Forest in the 2017/18 season, following a move from Olympiacos.
08:08

'LIVERPOOL EYE BARNET STOPPER'

Liverpool are considering signing rookie Barnet goalkeeper Kai McKenzie-Lyle, according to the Daily Mirror.
The 20-year-old stands at 6ft 7in, and made his senior debut in 2015. He was born in Haringey, but has made two appearances for Guyana and was previously at Tottenham at youth level.
07:34

JOSE: MARTIAL RETURN? I DON'T KNOW

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he "does not know" if Anthony Martial will link up with the team in Manchester.
Martial started both of United's opening matches on their pre-season tour of the US before being allowed to leave so he could attend the birth of his second child. However, while happy for the 22-year-old forward, Mourinho believes he should have returned to the tour.
Asked about the Frenchman's return following United's 2-1 friendly win over Real Madrid on Wednesday morning, Mourinho initially wanted United's press officer to answer, and when asked later he simply replied: "I don't know."
"Anthony Martial? Is better for [press officer] Karen [Shotbolt] to answer if she wants to answer," Mourinho said. Shotbolt then replied: "We're here to talk about the game."
07:12

ALBION CLOSE ON JAMES

Yeovil have confirmed they have accepted a “record” bid for full-back Tom James.
Sky Sports News understands the player has to undergo a medical with West Brom this morning, and that “record” bid is understood to be in the region of £400,000.
Sky Sports News reported earlier this week that West Brom had opened talks with Yeovil for the right-back.
06:57

HERRERA: JOSE HAPPY WITH SQUAD

Ander Herrera insists Manchester United are capable of challenging for the Premier League title without the need for more signings.
"I can speak about what I feel in the dressing room. The manager is very optimistic, he is very happy with the team he has," said Herrera. "He is happy with us because we are making a great effort in this pre-season, this is all I can say.
"We were second last season. We got an amount of points where we normally would be fighting for the title.
"I think we have very good players. We can fight for every title but if the manager wants to strengthen the team, it is something between him and the club."
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06:32

OVERNIGHT HEADLINE

The big overnight news in case you missed it...
Inter Milan have made contact with Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric’s agents over a move, according to Sky in Italy.
The 32-year-old played in 43 games for Real last season, which culminated in their third straight Champions League title, and Modric has since captained his country to the World Cup final in Russia, winning the Golden Ball award for best player.
Inter, who are actively pursuing midfield targets as a priority, will compete in the Champions League for the first time in six years this season after a final day victory over Lazio.
The Serie A club, managed by Luciano Spalletti, are believed to have lined up Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal if they cannot sign Modric.
06:18

PAPER TALK

• Liverpool are considering selling both Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet after the arrival of Alisson (Daily Telegraph)
  
• Thierry Henry could be set to coach Mohamed Salah after being lined up to become the new manager of Egypt (The Sun)
  
• Wolfsburg want to sign Luke Shaw, but the left-back remains keen on seeing out his contract at Manchester United (Daily Mail)
  
• PSG are still interested in N'Golo Kante and are willing to pay the midfielder more than the £290,000-per-week that Chelsea are offering (Daily Mirror)
  

06:13

TRANSFER HEADLINES

• Palace confirm Kouyate deal
  
• United cool Maguire interest
  
• United target Barca's Mina
  
• Hammers eye four from Portugal
  
• Everton's N'Diaye-Williams swap
  
• Bournemouth closing on Lerma
  
• Martial: I'll be back Thursday
  
• 'Lewandowski not for sale'
  
• Everton sign Digne from Barca
  
• Rondon to Newcastle stalls
  
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21:06

UNTIL TOMORROW

That's all from us for now - but with the European and loan windows still open, the transfer news will keep coming. Join us in the morning as we guide you though the headlines and the papers at home and abroad.
20:49

BYRAM TO FOREST

So Sam Byram joins Aitor Karanka's promotion hopefuls for the 2018/19 Championship term.
The 24-year-old signed for the Hammers from Leeds United in January 2016 and has since made 36 appearances in all competitions.
https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1028015650621534209
20:45

BREAKING NEWS

Sam Byram has joined Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan from West Ham.
19:28

WATCH: NEVILLE'S JOSE BACKING

Gary Neville talked Manchester United's lack of business ahead of their Friday Night Football opener with Leicester and said Jose Mourinho needed backing from a board that appeared to have "retreated". Have a listen.
18:59

MAN UTD RIGHT TO SIT TIGHT?

The Transfer Talk panel discuss the fallout from Deadline Day, including Man Utd's failure to sign a centre back.
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18:32

UNITED MAKE POGBA CAPTAIN

Speaking of Man Utd, Paul Pogba has been handed the captain's armband for their Premier League opener with Leicester tonight, a game you can see live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Having returned from the World Cup to intense speculation about his happiness under manager Jose Mourinho, the France midfielder was named skipper of a side that also included debutant Fred.
Meanwhile, recent United target Harry Maguire lines up in defence for the visitors, who had England striker Jamie Vardy on the bench as James Maddison and Ricardo Pereira made their debuts.
18:04

MAN UTD FANS: OWNERS HAVEN'T BACKED JOSE

Man Utd Supporters Trust vice-chairman Sean Bones believes Jose Mourinho has not had sufficient backing from the club's owners.
With Fred the only first-team addition made over the summer, Bones feels the owners have left Mourinho a huge task to mount a title challenge with his largely-unchanged squad.
"What you want is your owners to put your manager in the best possible position to have a tilt at winning the league and obviously we have fallen short of that," said Bones.
17:38

MODRIC DETERMINED TO SEAL INTER MOVE

Luka Modric remains determined to push through a move to Inter Milan, according to Sky in Italy.
Our colleagues report that the player reiterated his desire to join the Nerazzurri again on Friday but Real Madrid president Florentino Perez remains determined to keep him.
According to Sky in Italy, Modric's agents also remain in Madrid as uncertainty over their client's future continues.
16:38

NEW SEASON, NEW SIGNINGS

Premier League clubs have had to submit their squad numbers today and Leicester new boy James Maddison has confirmed his ahead of the big kick-off.
Will he start at Old Trafford tonight? Manchester United v Leicester - the curtain-raising Friday Night Football clash - is live on Sky Sports Premier League from 7pm but our live blog is already building up to the action...
https://twitter.com/Madders10/status/1027946509298487298
16:13

INGS SET FOR SAINTS DEBUT

Southampton boss Mark Hughes has been speaking about Deadline Day recruit Danny Ings and says the man lured from Liverpool is in contention to face Burnley in Sunday's opener.
"Danny is available and we’ll have a look at him in the next couple of days,” Hughes said. "Clearly there’s great enthusiasm from him... we'll see how he goes but he’s certainly an option for me."
15:49

BONUCCI BACK

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has been presented to the media after rejoining Serie A champions Juventus from AC Milan.
"I wanted to come home," he said. "I really missed Juventus. I’m very grateful to the club, the coach, my agent and Milan who allowed me to come back."
https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1027932746717515781
15:44

NEWCASTLE'S LETTER TO FANS

Newcastle made a net profit of £21m this window and after seeing supporters blast their activity again, the club have posted a public letter to fans, urging everyone to "pull in the same direction."
Here is that letter - posted on the club's official website and signed by managing director Lee Charnley, boss Rafa Benitez and captain Jamaal Lascelles - in full:
"Dear supporters, as the transfer window closes and attentions turn to the start of the season, we wanted to make this joint statement, on behalf of everyone at the club.
"Doing good business in a transfer window is about ending the window clearly stronger than when you started and we believe we have done this. The view we all share is that we have a better squad now than the one that finished tenth last season and all involved have worked tirelessly to make this happen.
"Collectively, we must extend praise to Steve Nickson and his recruitment team. Their operations are year-round, but they have worked day and night in recent months to support efforts to enhance the squad.
"We are all excited about the seven players who have joined us this summer. Their combined experience in the Premier League and at an international level – with three of them appearing at this summer’s World Cup for their respective countries – cannot fail to strengthen us.
"Martin Dubravka and Kenedy have already proven themselves to be fantastic players here and we are confident that Ki Sung-yeung, Fabian Schar, Yoshinori Muto, Salomon Rondon and Federico Fernandez will be excellent additions to the dressing room.
"Given our finishing position last season, we already had a team of players who were more than capable of performing well in the Premier League. They have shown heart, guts and determination and the inference that they are ‘Championship’ players and not good enough is unfair and untrue. The players all believe in themselves and in the quality of the squad, and we all believe in the players.
"Now, it’s about all of us pulling in the same direction, for the good of the club. This came through strongly in a recent positive call between our owner and senior members of the squad, who agreed that better dialogue going forward will benefit all parties and is in the best interests of the club.
"With the transfer window now closed, the focus should be on unity and getting behind the efforts on the pitch.
"We know our supporters are incredibly passionate and we know that passion will be channelled into supporting the players we have in black and white on Saturday, and every matchday thereafter home or away."
15:30

MORE IN AT STOKE?

Stoke signed Sam Clucas on Deadline Day but boss Gary Rowett has suggested there will be further arrivals before the loan window shuts for Sky Bet EFL clubs on August 31.
That extended window also allows for loans with an option to buy and Rowett, speaking to the club's official website, is hoping to make some shrewder moves with more time to scour the market.
"If you aren’t careful then you can end up rushing a deal or two and ending up with some players for the season that you may not have necessarily wanted," he said.
"It shows far greater common sense to wait and then make better decisions over the next week or two. The arrival of Sam certainly won’t signal the end of it from our point of view."
15:16

'HAZARD, WILLIAN EXIT IMPOSSIBLE'

Batshuayi might have departed but there is no chance of Chelsea losing Eden Hazard and Willian before the transfer window shuts in continental Europe, according to Maurizio Sarri.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener at Huddersfield, Sarri said: "Here the market is closed, so we cannot change important players now. It's impossible."
15:12

BATSHUAYI LEAVES BLUES

So it's another loan spell for Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi, a World Cup semi-finalist with Belgium.
The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, having found his opportunities at Stamford Bridge limited following the arrival of Olivier Giroud. He scored nine goals in 14 appearances for the Bundesliga side but his spell was cut short in April when he suffered ankle ligament damage.
Valencia said: "Valencia CF have reached this Friday an agreement with Chelsea FC for the transfer of Michy Batshuayi until the end of this season."
15:05

ZOUMA TO EVERTON

It's taken a while for this one to be confirmed but the paperwork was submitted in time and Everton have finally announced Kurt Zouma's arrival on loan for 2018/19.
Zouma joins Lucas Digne, Richarlison and Joao Virginia - plus Deadline Day signings Bernard, Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes - at Goodison Park.
https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1027932779516973057
15:01

BREAKING NEWS

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has joined Everton on loan until the end of the season.
14:58

BREAKING NEWS

Valencia have announced the season-long loan signing of Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi.
14:35

KILLIE WAIT ON BACHMANN CLEARANCE

Kilmarnock are waiting on international clearance for 'keeper Daniel Bachmann ahead of the trip to Livingston in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday.
The former Austria U21 player signed on a season-long deal from Watford.
14:16

GERRARD: SOLANKE REPORTS 'PURE SPECULATION'

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says reports claiming the Glasgow club will sign Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke are “pure speculation”.
The Daily Record had claimed the Englishman was set to move to Ibrox on loan this season.
13:58

MERSON'S TRANSFER GRADES

Paul Merson grades the transfer window for each Premier League club with Liverpool, West Ham and new boys Fulham top of the class.
But which Premier League clubs did best and which clubs fell foul of the Soccer Saturday expert Merson?
Head HERE for his team-by-team grades...
13:30

ROY: WE WANTED RLC BACK

Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace attempted to persuade Chelsea to loan Ruben Loftus-Cheek to them for a second season.
13:17

HERNANDEZ JOINS SOCIEDAD

Real Sociedad have announced the signing of defender Theo Hernandez on a season-long loan from Real Madrid.
Left-back Hernandez, 20, joined Los Blancos from city rivals Atletico Madrid last summer and went on to make 23 appearances.
12:52

ZOUMA DEAL 'CLOSE'

Any minute now, we hope!
https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1027897534650494977
12:22

STEER SIGNS FOR CHARLTON

As we prompted you earlier, Charlton have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer on a season-long loan. The League One side have just announced the signing...
https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/1027889150433931264
12:15

REAL WANT THIAGO

Sky in Germany: Real Madrid are interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
The Spaniard was the only player new Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui asked for, the two having worked together with Spain U21s and the senior national side.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said a few weeks ago that Bayern had no plans to allow the player to leave. A transfer would likely only be possible if Madrid are prepared to make a big offer.
12:06

STURARO TO WATFORD 'COLLAPSED'

Stefano Sturaro looked set to move to Premier League side Watford but the deal collapsed late in the day, according to A Bola.
Sporting Lisbon are now set to land the 25-year-old Juventus midfielder. The deal is likely to be a loan for the 2018/19 season.
11:44

JOSE: SQUAD IS THE SAME

Jose Mourinho says his Manchester United squad "is the same" as last season following a frustrating transfer window for the club.
"It is the same, the same squad as last season," Mourinho told Sky Sports. "We changed the goalkeepers with Lee [Grant] because Joel [Pereira] Is such a good young goalkeeper that he needs to play.
"We changed Daley Blind for a 19-year-old kid [Diego Dalot] that we believe has the potential to play right-back or left-back and we changed Michael Carrick for Fred so our squad is the same.
"He [Fred] is a midfield player, he's not a striker, not a central defender, he's a midfield player that technically is very good. In that sense, typically, the Brazilian player has a very rich luggage in technical terms and also in some static beauty movements of football. He's a player to really enjoy, if he adapts as soon as possible."
Read the full interview HERE
11:27

'MILAN IN FOR MARTIAL'

AC Milan have shown interest in Manchester United's France international Anthony Martial, according to Tutto Mercato.
A number of clubs are interested in the talented forward, who appears to have fallen out of favour before a ball has even been kicked this season.
The 22-year-old has also been linked with Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid.
11:12

BREAKING NEWS

Celtic have announced Emilio Izaguirre has rejoined the club.
The 32-year-old Honduras left-back left Celtic for Al-Fayha in 2017, but has returned to Parkhead.
11:02

WARNOCK DISAPPOINTED

Cardiff manager Neil Warnock says he is happy with the club's transfer business but was disappointed not to add a striker.
10:53

NEW DEAL FOR ROY

Hodgson's contract was due to run out next summer. He told the club's website: “I am delighted. It is a club that has been close to my heart since I was a youngster growing up in the borough of Croydon, and having stood on the terraces in the 1950s, it is a wonderful thing to be managing my boyhood club all these years later.
“We can be proud of our achievements last season in turning things around despite a poor start, but this year we want to ensure we don’t endure the same struggles."
https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1027868702518247424
10:52

BREAKING NEWS

Roy Hodgson has signed a new contract at Crystal Palace, keeping him at the club until 2020.
10:40

KLOPP: MORE PLAYERS WILL LEAVE

Jurgen Klopp says Danny Ings will not be the last player to leave Liverpool this summer.
10:31

BREAKING NEWS

Huddersfield Town defender Christopher Schindler has signed a new three-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2021.
10:20

BRUCE UNDERSTANDS GREALISH SADNESS

Steve Bruce says keeping Jack Grealish at Aston Villa is great for himself, but he can understand the midfielder's disappointment at missing out on a move to Tottenham.
"It is great for myself," said Bruce. "I can understand the disappointment from Jack, in some ways, but he has been terrific and respectable towards the club.
"Let's be fair, Spurs are a huge club in England and in Europe but he has taken the decision from the owner and hopefully we can move forward.
"He [Grealish] will hopefully take us to where we want to get to and fulfil his ambitions with ourselves. I think what is vitally important to everybody is that the owner has put out a statement of intent."
10:07

ERWIN SET FOR MOVE

Striker Lee Erwin is set for a move to Iran, Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke has revealed.
The 23-year-old striker is in talks with Tractor Sazi, managed by former Wales manager John Toshack who has already recruited former Rangers attacker Harry Forrester and ex-Hibernian and Celtic striker Anthony Stokes.
09:52

TRIO INTERESTED IN ERIKSEN?

Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen remains a target for a number of clubs on the continent, according to various reports across Europe.
Real Madrid have been heavily linked with the player who they see as a replacement for Luka Modric, should the Croatian leave the club for Inter.
Spurs would likely demand a fee close to £100m as PSG and Barcelona are also monitoring the player.
09:38

REBIC SIGNS NEW DEAL

Croatia winger Ante Rebic has decided to extend his stay at Eintracht Frankfurt until 2022.
The 24-year-old had been linked with a move to a number of top European clubs, including Eintracht's Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich and Premier League giants Manchester United.
09:30

STEER TO JOIN CHARLTON

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has confirmed goalkeeper Jed Steer will join Charlton Athletic on loan.
Regarding Villa's own loan dealings, with the window closing on August 31 for short-term deals, Bruce said: "We're not done yet. Still work to do."
09:18

CAZORLA'S BIZARRE UNVEILING

Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has been unveiled by Villarreal in spectacular fashion.
09:06

NEW SIGNINGS: HITS OR MISSES

The summer transfer window has closed for Premier League sides, but which signings will be hits and which will be misses at their new clubs?
Read the feature HERE
08:41

HOWE RELUCTANT TO LET ARTER GO

Eddie Howe explains why Bournemouth loaned Harry Arter to Cardiff for the season.
08:30

BREAKING NEWS

Sunderland have signed midfielder Max Power from Wigan on an initial loan deal which will become permanent in January.
08:29

THE STORY OF THE WINDOW

The transfer window has shut with more than £1bn spent by Premier League clubs - but what were the stand-outs from a manic summer?
We take a look HERE...
08:04

HUGHES: INGS THE PERFECT FIT

Mark Hughes explains how Southampton managed to sign forward Danny Ings from Liverpool on deadline day.
07:44

PUNDITS' BEST BUYS

The transfer window is now shut but who do the Soccer Saturday pundits rate as the best signing of the summer?
Everton caught the eye with their Deadline Day acquisitions of Yerry Mina, Bernard and Andre Gomes but the pundits have hailed the work of their rivals Liverpool and believe Jurgen Klopp's side will be Manchester City's chief title challengers this season.
Read the feature HERE
07:29

CITY 'FUMING WITH FA'

Manchester City are fuming with the FA after failing to get a work permit for Brazil youngster Douglas Luiz, according to The Sun.
Luiz, who was on loan at Girona last season, played for City in pre-season, but the club have been unable to get the 20-year-old a permit for the English season.
City reportedly sent the FA a video plea for a permit, featuring Pep Guardiola and Brazil coach Tite.
07:20

CHELSEA 'FEAR HAZARD EXIT'

Chelsea fear Eden Hazard could still join Real Madrid, according to The Sun, with the La Liga transfer window open until August 31.
Real, who signed Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on Deadline Day, are also interested in his Belgian team-mate Hazard.
Courtois was asked about the 27-year-old on Thursday, saying: "He is a wonderful player. I'd love to play alongside him again and we'll have to see what happens in the future.
"If he ends up here one day, that would be fantastic."
07:10

TOP 10 TRANSFERS

We've put together a list of the top 10 most expensive Premier League transfers of the summer transfer window.
Head HERE to read!
06:59

PAPER TALK

• Chelsea fear Eden Hazard could still join Real Madrid with the La Liga transfer window open until August 31 (Daily Express)
  
• Manchester United were willing to spend a world-record £100m on Real Madrid's Raphael Varane (The Sun)
  
• Manchester City are fuming with the FA after failing to get a work permit for Brazilian ace Douglas Luiz (The Sun)
  
• Manchester United turned down the chance to sign Harry Maguire for £15m last summer (Daily Telegraph)
  

06:51

WATCH: BEST OF DEADLINE DAY

Here's a look at the best of the action from Deadline Day across Sky Sports News
06:42

WHY UNITED NEEDED A DEFENDER

Manchester United did not sign the new defender that they wanted in the summer transfer window but where does that leave their title chances?
It has implications throughout the team, writes Adam Bate.
Read the feature HERE
06:31

WHY WINDASS LEFT

Josh Windass decided to quit Rangers because boss Steven Gerrard could not guarantee him he would lead their attack.
Championship side Wigan agreed a £2.5m deal for the attacker that could rise further if add-on clauses are triggered.
Gerrard said: "I spoke to Josh this morning and asked him what he wanted to do and he made it clear he wanted to speak to Wigan. I wouldn't stand in anyone's way if they want to play for another team in their favourite position.
"Josh wants to be a number nine every game for Rangers and I couldn't guarantee him that. I could guarantee him football matches but maybe in different positions and formations.”
06:20

MERSON'S TRANSFER GRADES

Paul Merson grades the transfer window for each Premier League club with Liverpool, West Ham and new boys Fulham top of the class.
But which Premier League clubs did best and which clubs fell foul of the Soccer Saturday expert Merson?
Head HERE for his team-by-team grades...
06:11

DEADLINE DAY DONE DEALS

Missed yesterday's Deadline Day action?
If you've missed any of the done deals, head here for a rundown of every body through the doors...
06:04

GOOD MORNING!

The dust has settled on Deadline Day, and we're here to pick the bones of the best reaction, and bring you any last-minute deals.
Oh, and the Premier League starts today! We're here until close of play, nonetheless.
06:01

TRANSFER HEADLINES

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• Zouma seals Everton loan
  
• Valencia borrow Batshuayi
  
• Sky Germany: Real want Thiago
  
• Hodgson signs new Palace deal
  
• 'I understand Grealish sadness'
  
• Papers: Hazard could still leave
  
• Merson's transfer grades
  
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QPR vs. Aston Villa
Venue: Loftus Road
Kick Off: 16:00pm BST/GMT
Referee: Oliver
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With Joey Barton in fine form since joining the London club, and a Villa side who need a result this weekend after a poor midweek performance against Bolton, this match could be a corker!!
So let's get the match facts.
Match facts/preview
TEAM NEWS QPR have no fresh injury concerns but Kieron Dyer remains out with a foot injury and Clint Hill joined Nottingham Forest on loan this week.
Jamie Mackie is not yet in contention but is back in full training after a double leg break last January.
Aston Villa are hoping deadline-day signing Jermaine Jenas will finally be fit after a thigh injury.
But Darren Bent has been ruled out with a groin problem, while fellow striker Emile Heskey remains an absentee.
MATCH PREVIEW The last time QPR beat Villa, pop star Jarvis Cocker was about to stun the world! When Kevin Gallen grabbed the only goal of that victory in December 1995, Michael Jackson was Top of the Pops with his Earth Song dirge. Cocker was so enraged at Jackson's performance at the Brits a few weeks later, he invaded the stage and waggled his bottom in Jacko's face!
People who downvote Match threads have aids, let's see who actually reads this stuff. I'll go for a first Rangers top-flight win since they beat West Ham in April 1996 QPR now have someone who loves to get in the face of opponents and they hope Joey Barton continues his abrasive form.
He's already driven them a long way from the naive opening hammering by Bolton and can inspire a first home Premier League victory of the season against Villa, who were poor in the midweek cup defeat by Bolton and who are fortunate to still be unbeaten in the league. I mean, I bet I can put anything, an nobody will give two shits.
Injuries to Darren Bent and Emile Heskey have hit them. Gabby Agbonlahor, though, is looking sharp. He's scored half of Villa's league goals and three in his last four Premier League games. His quick movement in from wide positions will threaten QPR's new-look defence, where Luke Young will be up against his old team. I mean, who do redditors think they are, I create a thread for a Premier League match, because nobody else can be bothered, and they downvote me. Well, guess what, I give you something to downvote, not that you will notice.
With Shaun Wright-Phillips in sparkling form in his opening two matches, Barton's leadership and DJ Campbell's quick feet in the box, I'll go for a first Rangers top-flight home win since they beat West Ham in April 1996.
Earth Song was just an insipid memory by then. Mark Morrison was at Number One with Return of the Mack. Now he did have a bit of snap and snarl about him - just like Joey!
MATCH FACTS Head-to-head
QPR are unbeaten at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League (W3, D1). Villa won 4-2 in the last league meeting between the sides - that was in March 1996 when Dwight Yorke scored twice, while Kevin Gallen was on the scoresheet for QPR. Gallen also scored the winner when the teams last met in the league at Loftus Road in December 1995. Managers Neil Warnock and Alex McLeish previously met in the 2008-09 season when both were in the Championship - McLeish's Birmingham beating Warnock's Crystal Palace at St Andrew's, and the sides then drew 0-0 at Selhurst Park. QPR
QPR haven't scored at Loftus Road yet this season in league or cup. Last season, Rangers won their first four home league matches without conceding a goal. Captain Joey Barton scored the opening goal for Newcastle in their 6-0 win over Aston Villa last season. Aston Villa
Aston Villa are unbeaten after five games of this season's Premier League (for the first time since 2006-07) but have drawn four of their matches. Gabby Agbonlahor has scored half of Villa's league goals this season and has scored three in his last four league games. Only Newcastle have conceded fewer goals than Villa in this season's Premier League. Darren Bent has been caught offside 12 times this season, more than any other Premier League player.
So where are both teams in the league at the moment, I hear you ask?
1 Man Utd 6 17 16 2 Man City 6 14 16 3 Chelsea 6 5 13 4 Newcastle 6 4 12 5 Liverpool 6 0 10 6 Tottenham 5 0 9 7 Stoke 6 -2 9 8 Aston Villa 5 2 7 9 Everton 5 0 7 10 QPR 5 -2 7 11 Wolves 6 -3 7 12 Arsenal 6 -5 7 13 Sunderland 5 2 5 14 Norwich 5 -2 5 15 Wigan 6 -4 5 16 Swansea 6 -5 5 17 Fulham 6 -3 4 18 Blackburn 6 -5 4 19 West Brom 6 -5 4 20 Bolton 6 -8 3
So both teams have had the better of performances out of 20 this season so far, with both teams resting in the top 10.
So you're now interested after reading all that, where can you watch?
Well, if you're a British or Irish citizen, Sky Sports is free this weekend, meaning at 3.30pm GMT, you will be able to pick up the game on Sky Sports 1, without paying the extra £5 per week. Bonus! If you can't find a TV but you're a Sky customer, why not use the SKY GO application, type that in Google and get yourself signed up. For people who neither have Sky or the option of purchasing Sky, you will be needing a stream?
Streams If you have anymore I will post them up.
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LiveTV
FirstRow
BBC match thread
AtdheNet
RealSpotz
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Obviously none of these will work till 4.00pm
Team Sheets
Not out yet, will update when out, expecting soon. They're out
QPR
01 Kenny
05 Hall
13 Traore
18 Young
35 Ferdinand
04 Derry Helgusson
07 Taarabt
11 Faurlin
17 Barton
32 Wright-Phillips
10 Bothroyd Campbell
Substitutes 26 Murphy, 02 Orr, 16 Connolly, 14 Buzsaky, 09 Campbell, 21 Smith, 22 Helguson
Aston Villa
01 Given
02 Hutton
03 Warnock
05 Dunne
06 Collins
07 Ireland
10 N'Zogbia
16 Delph
19 Petrov
25 Bannan Albrighton
11 Agbonlahor
Substitutes 22 Guzan, 23 Beye, 34 Lowry, 12 Albrighton, 38 Gardner, 14 Delfouneso, 26 Weimann
Reddit Live Match Thread
Kick off! Phewww...
Is that Gary Neville doing the actual commentary?
Warnock : Yellow Card.
HALF TIME
Half time facts.
Possession
QPR 61%
Aston Villa 39%
Attempts on target
QPR 5
Aston Villa 1
Attempts off target
QPR 5
Aston Villa 1
Corners
QPR 7
Aston Villa 4
Fouls
QPR 7
Aston Villa 6
Half time snap shot
"For all QPR's dominance they have only really carved out one clear chance and they will be thankful to Paddy Kenny's expert save from Barry Bannan."
Sternslovechild
2nd Half
Hutton: Yellow Card
57' Penalty Penalty Penalty
Traore: Yellow Card
58' Bannan GOL GOL GOL
QPR 0 - 1 Aston Villa 58'
Chants can be heard all over London to the tune of 'You don't know what you're doing'.
Collins: Yellow Card
Substitution: Bothroyd off Campbell on
Substitution: Bannan off Albrighton on
Agbonlahour: Yellow Card
Subsitution: Derry off Helgusson on
Gary Neville is officially blind. That was a penalty. Shut up Gary.
Traore: Red Card
90' Traore OFF OFF OFF
93' Dunne GOL GOL GOL
QPR 1 - 1 Aston Villa 93'
FULL TIME QPR 1 - 1 Aston Villa
QPR still looking for a first home win.
Full time match facts:
Possession
QPR 54%
Aston Villa 46%
Attempts on target
QPR 9
Aston Villa 4
Attempts off target
QPR 8
Aston Villa 4
Corners
QPR 11
Aston Villa 8
Fouls
QPR 14
Aston Villa 19
Penalties given
QPR 0
Aston Villa 1
Penalties that should have been given
QPR 2
Aston Villa 1
Table after the result
1 Man Utd 6 17 16
2 Man City 6 14 16
3 Chelsea 6 5 13
4 Newcastle 6 4 12
5 Liverpool 6 0 10
6 Tottenham 5 0 9
7 Stoke 6 -2 9
8 Aston Villa 6 2 8
9 QPR 6 -2 8
10 Everton 5 0 7
11 Wolves 6 -3 7
12 Arsenal 6 -5 7
13 Sunderland 5 2 5
14 Norwich 5 -2 5
15 Wigan 6 -4 5
16 Swansea 6 -5 5
17 Fulham 6 -3 4
18 Blackburn 6 -5 4
19 West Brom 6 -5 4
20 Bolton 6 -8 3
The pundits are shit.