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Transfer deadline day: James Rodriguez, Isco, Antoine Griezmann and Romelu Lukaku and other big money deals clubs would love to complete before the window shuts

Premier League giants have been linked with some of the biggest stars as English game plays real life fantasy football

Duncan Wright

Published: 6:03, 31 Aug 2016
Updated: 11:48, 31 Aug 2016

ARSENAL signing Antoine Griezmann and Chelsea snapping up James Rodriguez head the list of big money deals Premier League clubs would love to complete on Transfer Deadline Day.

The Gunners tried to sign the Atletico Madrid star earlier this summer as manager Arsene Wenger attempted to bring in a world class forward.

Antoine Griezmann has been a long term tyarget for Arsene Wenger but Arsenal would neet to stump up around £80million to sign from from Atletico MadridCredit: Getty Images

And Chelsea are still making moves behind the scenes to persuade Real Madrid to do business for their Colombian playmaker.

Manchester United's world record capture of Paul Pogba may head up the list of done deals so far, but there are sure to be more signings as the summer transfer window slams shut at 11am tonight.

Chelsea have been linked with a late move for Real Madrid star James RodriguezCredit: Reuters

So SunSport takes a look at that Fantasy Football list of major deals Premier League clubs would love to agree today.

Antoine Griezmann

Arsene Wenger is a huge fan of the French playmaker who shone for his country during Euro 2016.

Arsenal made an attempt to sign him earlier this summer but Atletico Madrid were unwilling to do business - and since then the London club have splashed out £17.1million on Lucas Perez.

But talk of a late £80m bid has re-surfaced over the past few days and if he was available, Wenger would do everything possible to take him to the Emirates.

Verdict: Long-shot

James Rodriguez

Seemingly on the way out of Real Madrid, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is a known fan of the midfielder who has lost his way at the Bernabeu.

Conte's former club Juventus are at the head of the queue for the Colombian but the word in Spain is Chelsea are showing strong late interest.

At £65million, the price tag is not out of reach though a lack of Champions League football this season may prove a stumbling block.

Verdict: Stranger things have happened

Isco

It wouldn't be a deadline day without Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy taking it to the wire with one transfer or another.

Winger Isco is another player who could be heading out of the exit door at Real Madrid as he struggles to get a look-in with Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of him in the pecking order.

Real are still unsure whether they want to do a permanent deal for the 24-year-old, which fits perfectly into Mauricio Pochettino's plan for Spurs to sign Isco on loan for a season.

Verdict: If Real finally sanction loan, Tottenham would be willing to do business

Marco Reus

Linked with a move to Liverpool ever since Jurgen Klopp took charge at Anfield, and a player the fans would love to see in the red shirt.

The Germany midfielder made his name working under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund and given the chance the manager would happily work with him again.

But Dortmund have made him a key part of their plans after selling so many of their star players over the past few years.

Verdict: Would be a major shock

Liverpool fans would love Jurgen Klopp to sign Marco Reus but any deal is unlikelyCredit: Corbis

Romelu Lukaku

The Belgian striker looked destined to leave Everton this summer, but despite interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs no firm deal has materialised.

But Chelsea have been quietly monitoring his situation as Antonio Conte looks to ensure he has enough attacking options available to him to mount a Premier League title challenge.

Lukaku has recently claimed his future is at Goodison Park, but if a major side comes calling few believe he would turn them down.

Romelu Lukaku looked to be heading for an Everton exit but now looks destined to stayCredit: Getty Images