Real Madrid took centre stage on the final day of the summer transfer window as two Galacticos departed to make way for the most expensive player in the history of football.

Catania striker Maxi Lopez is set to complete a permanent transfer to AC Milan later today, according to the Italian media.

Chelsea are set to open negotiations with the man they hope can help fire them to Champions League glory after AC Milan accepted Andriy Shevchenko’s transfer request.

AC Milan have accepted Andriy Shevchenko’s transfer request but have warned Chelsea they must break the bank to land the Ukraine striker.

AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko’s crunch meeting with club vice-president Adriano Galliani will now take place tomorrow, according to the player.