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Torino have added to their ranks today with the double capture of Leandro Castan and Lorenzo De Silvestri. The Brazilan central defender had joined Sampdoria on-loan from Roma this summer but has now switched clubs before a ball has been kicked. The 28-year-old De Silvestri meanwhile, reunites with his former Samp boss Sinisa Mihajlovic in Turin.
4.WEST HAM BACK IN FOR ZAZA
A couple of weeks ago he scored the winner against them in a friendly but now JUventus striker Simone Zaza could be heading to West Ham United. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Hammers are back in the hunt for the 25-year-old after new signining Andre Ayew was injured in their season opener at Chelsea on Monday.
3.BENTEKE JOINS CRYSTAL PALACE
Now it's official, Belgian international striker Christian Benteke has joined Crystal Palace from Liverpool in a deal worth £32 million. The 25-year-old becomes The Eagles' most expensive ever signing.
2. JUVE'S PLAN TO LURE WITSEL TO TURIN
He's been one of the hottest names of the summer transfer window and Juventus are still in the hunt for Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel. The bianconeri want midfield reinforcements and looked to be locked in a fight with Premier League side Everton to secure the 27-year-old's services.
1. JUVE TARGET MATUIDI WILL ONLY LEAVE FOR "BIG OFFER" Another Juve summer target, Frenchman Blaise Matuidi will only leave the French capital for a "Big offer" according to PSG boss Unai Emery. Reports state that the 28-year-old is unhappy in Paris and is keen on a move to Turin this summer. His current boss on the other hand, is anxious for the player to stay at the Parc des Princes.
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