Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement to sign Japan winger Keito Nakamura from Stade de Reims on a loan deal that includes a mandatory buy-out clause, according to L’Équipe.
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq have opened discussions with Olympique de Marseille over a move for Canada defender Derek Cornelius before the Saudi transfer window closes on 6 September.
RC Lens have completed their seventh summer signing by bringing Servette winger Junior Kadile to northern France on loan. The 23-year-old arrives with an option to make his stay permanent for a reported €6 million.
Crystal Palace have officially completed the signing of Netherlands international midfielder Quinten Timber from Marseille on a five-year contract. The transfer fee is reportedly €20 million.
AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has shed light on why Lamine Camara’s proposed move to Chelsea and Folarin Balogun’s transfer to Everton did not materialise on deadline day. He revealed the sequence of events that led to both deals collapsing.
Quinten Timber has agreed personal terms to join Crystal Palace, though the Premier League club must still negotiate a fee with Olympique de Marseille.
Sunderland face competition from Al-Ittihad for Brazilian winger Igor Paixao, whose representatives held talks in London on Thursday. The 26-year-old joined Marseille from Feyenoord for €30m last season.
AS Monaco are weighing up a fresh approach for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, though the Scottish club are demanding €10m after rejecting €7m bids from Italy.