Hello everyone and welcome in to this Tuesday's transfer market live blog. Here, we'll be bringing you all the latest done deals at Europe's top clubs, as well as the most interesting rumours from across the continent. The transfer market activity is well and truly heating up, so follow along with us.
Transfer market news and rumours LIVE
09:59 CEST: Key days in the Locatelli saga
Juventus' pursuit of Manuel Locatelli has reached a key stage, according to Tuttosport. It's not yet a done deal, but Sassuolo know he wants to play in Turin. Negotiations have stepped up and the inclusion of some Juventus players in the deal could be key to getting it over the finish line, with Radu Dragusin one player who Sassuolo really like.
09:52 CEST: Xhaka moves closer to a transfer to Roma
Albert Sambi Lokonga's arrival at Arsenal could have a domino effect. According to Tuttosport, this means Granit Xhaka now has the green light to leave. He wants to join Jose Mourinho at Roma and is moving closer to this move to Serie A.
09:38 CEST: Bale could stay at Real Madrid
Back from his loan at Tottenham, Gareth Bale's future is a mystery. He has one more year left on his Real Madrid contract and there are reports that Carlo Ancelotti could give Bale a key role in 2021/22. It was under the Italian that Bale played some of his best football in the Spanish capital. The Welshman's future should become clearer after his holidays, but there is a chance he could remain at Real Madrid.