10 transfers going down to the wire ahead of Monday’s deadline

With the summer transfer period set to end Monday night, we’re taking a look at the biggest deals that could be completed at the 11th hour.

Houssem Aouar ➡️ Arsenal (or PSG?)

One of the summer’s longstanding sagas, Arsenal continue to pursue Houssem Aouar; the Lyon playmaker would provide the midfield creativity Mikel Arteta clearly needs. Unfortunately for the Gunners, the 22-year-old’s sumptuous dribbling ability has also garnered Juventus’ attention and, more importantly, Paris Saint-Germain. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has already rebuffed an offer from Arsenal, but if PSG come calling with their hilariously deep pockets, surely he’d have to cede his prized player.

Federico Chiesa ➡️ Juventus

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Juventus have worked hard during the transfer window to refresh the slow, stale, aging squad on display last season. The bulk of that effort has come in midfield – where it was badly needed – but the Bianconeri also have eyes on one of Italy’s most enticing young forwards. Federico Chiesa is again linked with a move to Turin, but Andrea Pirlo and Co. must first figure out how to shed some salary and generate funds. Douglas Costa and …read more

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