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Chelsea and Napoli are getting closer to an agreement for Benoît Badiashile, with talks focused on a loan including an option to buy. The defender is open to moving to Italy.

FC Twente have dropped plans to sign Jeffrey de Lange and instead decided to go for PSV's Joël Drommel.

Marseille and Al-Sadd are nearing an agreement for Nayef Aguerd. The deal is described as a paid loan with a mandatory buy option, while personal terms still need to be settled.

RB Leipzig are monitoring Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi, who is on their shortlist as they look for two wide players before the window closes. No contact has taken place between the clubs yet.

Al Ahli are continuing negotiations with Marcelino over a possible appointment. The coach has a contract offer, but his demand to bring his full staff remains a key obstacle.

PSG are actively negotiating for Zion Suzuki and currently hold an edge over Juventus in the race.

Mika Godts has reportedly given his agreement to join PSG. His versatility in attack has impressed Luis Campos and Luis Enrique.

Leeds United have placed Igor Paixão on their shortlist and have already made initial contact with his camp. The asking price is reported at €50 million, while Leeds value him at €30-35 million.

Al-Gharafa are in advanced talks with Frank Magri and are growing confident of a deal, pending the medical.

Ferran Torres has told those around him he wants to join PSG, and talks with Barcelona are planned for next week.

Ferran Torres wants to join PSG, and talks with Barcelona are planned for next week to try to reach an agreement.

Rennes are close to agreeing a deal for Cresswell on an expensive loan with a purchase option and add-ons.

Trabzonspor are close to a full agreement for Mohamed Salah after advanced talks with his agent. Beşiktaş have paused their negotiations despite previously agreeing terms verbally.

Lorient are close to completing the arrival of Souleymane Faye after reaching an agreement with Sporting CP for a loan with a €6.5m option to buy.

Marcelino is nearing an agreement to take over as Al Ahly head coach. Talks have advanced, and he has already accepted the role to replace Matthias Jaissle.

Frank Magri has a deal with Nice and a medical is lined up, but a Qatari club is making a late push to hijack the move.

Yacine Titraoui has finished his medical and is expected to sign his contract with RC Lens imminently.

Manchester City have made an offer for Gerónimo Rulli, but Marseille are holding out for a higher fee. Talks are ongoing and the goalkeeper wants to join City.

Lens and Charleroi have reached a verbal agreement for Yacine Titraoui, who has also agreed to join the French club. A few details still need to be settled before the deal is completed.

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PSG have explored a move for Rodrigo Mora and met with his agent in recent days, but the deal is not expected to progress.