Four unlikely deals that may still happen before the transfer deadline

Marcus Thuram

It seems the most feasible option for Thuram is to enjoy the final five months of the season with Borussia Monchengladbach before picking from the inevitable variety of clubs to join on a free transfer. The France international has refused to sign a renewal with the Bundesliga outfit and is poised to leave this summer, with Chelsea, United and Liverpool all understood to be keen.

The 25-year-old knows that he can probably secure a higher wage and signing-on fee in the summer as he will not command a transfer fee. But the chance to nab a striker who already has double digits in a top five European league for around £10m may be too tempting to pass up for Arsenal, who won’t have Gabriel Jesus back for a few weeks yet.

Eduardo Camavinga

Real Madrid said no, his agent rubbished claims that he could leave, but nothing can ever be ruled out in a transfer window. Camavinga is in a sticky situation at the Santiago Bernabeu whereby he is getting just enough playing time to keep him satisfied, but not enough to quell speculation of a loan move away.

Arsenal have shown their interest already as Mikel Arteta is still looking for a central midfielder to bring in and, if Madrid indicate they are open to letting the Frenchman leave in a temporary switch, it would represent an exciting end to the window for Arsenal fans.