Alexis Sanchez & Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Alexis Sanchez & Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Philippe Coutinho, Jonny Evans and Alexis Sanchez all set for deadline day transfers?


Ahead of Thursday's transfer window closure, we look at which deals are expected to be completed, according to Sky Bet's markets.

Alexis Sanchez to Manchester City

This one had looked increasingly unlikely as we crept closer to the deadline without any action, but the title favourites have now come in from 9/4 to 1/3 to secure their target. Reports have suggested a swap deal including Raheem Sterling but the winger is well odds-against to join Arsenal, who are now 9/4 to retain their prized asset.

Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona

A long-running saga but the deal toughest to call, according to Sky Bet. With both sides of the market - to stay at Liverpool or make the move to the Nou Camp - priced at 5/6, this is what the industry calls a 'pick 'em'. It's a market that has also fluctuated the most, with both possibilities drifting out to bigger than 3/1 at different points.

A Liverpool fan pleads for Coutinho to stay
A Liverpool fan pleads for Coutinho to stay

Jonny Evans to Manchester City

Kevin Wimmer's move from Tottenham to West Brom has seemingly paved the way for Manchester City to get their man, with Evans odds-on again at 4/6 to head to the Etihad. Wimmer was backed into odds-on to join Crystal Palace last week - perhaps the reason this deal has been held up - but the Baggies seemingly have adequate cover now with Ahmed Hegazi also arriving.

Jonny Evans
Jonny Evans

Danny Drinkwater to Chelsea

Chelsea attracted their fair share of criticism for allowing Nemanja Matic to join Manchester United after the Serb helped them regain the Premier League title, but they are expected to replace him with another recent champion. Drinkwater is 8/11 to renew his partnership with N'Golo Kante in a different blue shirt, with Leicester even-money to retain his services.

Fernando Llorente to Tottenham

When Sky Bet reopened betting amid renewed speculation of another key Swansea departure Chelsea were just 1/5 to land the Spanish striker. However, their London rivals have reportedly skipped the queue to have a bid accepted, seeing their price to plummet to from 7/1 to 1/5, with the Blues out to 3/1, while a stay at the Liberty Stadium is all but written off at 16/1. One price which only looks like shortening is their relegation odds, currently stood at 9/4 despite no major reinvestment.

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