Once again in the summer transfer market, clubs around Europe are cranking up their efforts to find those perceived missing pieces of their footballing jigsaw puzzles. Join AS English for live transfer news throughout the day as we keep you up to date on all the movements happening in European leagues and beyond. Rumours, talks, expected deals, completed signings, contract extensions - it'll all be covered right here.
Transfer market live: Saturday 19 August 2017
Meanwhile, it appears that Real Madrid will not be dipping into the market for a replacement for Danilo, with 18-year-old Achraf Hakimi to be promoted to the first team squad as cover for Dani Carvajal.
And indeed, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has made it abundantly clear that there will be no negotiation on price for the France international. They know Barça have the cash after all...
Ousmane Dembélé's decision to train alone as he waits for a projected move to Barcelona to materialise has not gone down terribly well with some of his Borussia Dortmund teammates.
Good morning! Our done-deal klaxon is primed and ready to be given a damned good parping.