Liverpool set to sign £135m duo and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 29th August 2017
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With less than 3 days left in the transfer window, clubs across Europe are going all out in their pursuit of their targets.
From Liverpool close to signing two more superstars to the latest on the Philippe Coutinho, there are a series of major transfers happening all across Europe.
So let's head right in and take a look at some of the biggest transfer news and rumours of 29th August 2017:
Premier League
Liverpool close in on £135m duo
Liverpool have already announced the capture of Naby Keita from RB Leipzig for a club record fee, however, the transfer will only take place at the end of the current season. The Reds are now planning an audacious £135m double swoop for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk and AS Monaco sensation Thomas Lemar, according to English daily The Sun.
Cystal Palace agree fee for Liverpool defender
Crystal Palace have reportedly agreed a fee in the region of £20m for the services of Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, according to reliable English outlet The Guardian. According to the report, the deal could rise up to £30m including add-ons and will be completed following a medical.
Swansea City want Bayern Munich midfielder
Swansea Ciy are punching way above their weight if Sky Sports are to be believed. According to the English daily, the Swans are planning an audacious late bid to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches, who has been heavily linked with moves to Liverpool, Monaco and AC Milan among many other clubs.
Paul Clement considers the Portuguese sensation to be the ideal replacement for Gylfi Sigurdsson, who moved to Everton recently in a club record deal.