The 2024/25 Premier League season is now underway, with clubs and managers finalising their squads ahead of what is expected to be a long campaign.
Up and down the country there have been plenty of signings to bolster squad depths and improve on the results of last season, from Ipswich and Southampton to Mikel Arteta’s title-hunting Arsenal or Arne Slot’s ‘new’ Liverpool side.
The transfer window closes at 11pm BST on Friday, 30 August, so time is running out for teams get sales and transfers over the line in the ongoing battle to balance funds against PSR regulations.
Each day brings more news, rumours and completed deals and as we enter the final days of the transfer window, and you can find all the latest updates in our dedicated blog below.
Follow all the news, rumours, sales and signatures below, as well as build-up to another weekend of Premier League football.
Trippier to leave Newcastle?
Sky Sports and The Athletic are reporting that Kieran Trippier is prepared to leave Newcastle before the transfer window closes with Everton a potential destination.
Trippier was the first signing by the Newcastle’s new ownership in January 2022 and has been a central figure in the club’s rise to the top half of the Premier League.
The 33-year-old was an unused substitute in Saturday’s opening-weekend victory over Southampton after Eddie Howe selected Tino Livramento at right-back.
The captain’s armband, which Trippier has worn for most of his time at St James’ Park, has also been given to Bruno Guimaraes suggesting that the defender’s playing time this season will be limited.
Trippier has two years left on his contract but wants to play regular football even if that means at a different club.
Everton have held initial conversations with Newcastle to express interest in bringing him to Merseyside on loan. Everton manager Sean Dyche and Trippier worked together while at Burnley between 2012-2015.
Mike Jones23 August 2024 03:00
Ivan Toney heading to Saudi Arabia?
Ivan Toney appears to have played his last game for Brentford after being left out of their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.
The England striker missed Sunday’s 2-1 win with Bees boss Thomas Frank revealing his absence was due to “transfer interest” and that Brentford opted to leave him out.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli are reportedly keen and £60m would secure the services of the 28-year-old who has one year left on his contract.
The Saudi side remain far away from that valuation however as do potential Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United who have moved on to other targets.
Mike Jones23 August 2024 02:00
Will there be exits at Chelsea?
After a summer of yet more arrivals at Stamford Bridge, it seems inevitable there will be departures in the final days of the window to reduce the numbers of Enzo Maresca’s squad.
Raheem Sterling’s future was placed into sharp focus when he was left out of the Blues squad for Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by Manchester City and his representatives released a statement questioning the decision.
While Sterling’s camp called for “further clarity” on the future of the England international, Conor Gallagher has already completed a move to Spain.
He’s joined Atletico Madrid in a joint deal that sent Joao Felix in the opposite direction. Expect more exits to come before the end of the window.
Mike Jones23 August 2024 01:00
Napoli agree to sign Billy Gilmour
Serie A side Napoli have agreed a deal worth around €18m (£15.3m) for Billy Gilmour, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer guru announced on X that the Brighton and Scotland midfielder will be heading to Italy for a medical assessment which should take place sometime next week.
Mike Jones23 August 2024 00:00
Brighton ready to get record buy Rutter into the side
Brighton’s record signing of £40m Georginio Rutter means they have plenty of firepower this season and he might be straight into the group this weekend for Fabian Hurzeler.
“We will have to wait to see how he has adapted but he has played some games in pre-season for Leeds. He has integrated fast into the group which is the main thing, but I am also convinced he will be able to help us on the pitch as he has something special,” he said.
Brighton have Rutter, Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro and Evan Ferguson available as strikers now.
Mike Jones22 August 2024 23:00
Liverpool sell young midfielder Bobby Clark to Salzburg
The Premier League club will also have a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause and a matching-rights agreement if they want to buy him back.
Mike Jones22 August 2024 22:30
Everton facing injury crisis with just 14 senior players fit for clash with Tottenham
He said: “We’re stretched unfortunately. We’re down to about 14 recognised first-team players at the minute, so that’s not perfect, but the challenge is right in front of us as always.”
Mike Jones22 August 2024 22:00
Brentford in talks for Nunes
Brentford are in talks with Gremio over the signing of teenage forward Gustavo Nunes.
The Bees are keen to sign Nunes before next Friday’s deadline.
The 18-year-old appeared to say goodbye to Gremio fans in a post on Instagram after scoring in Tuesday’s Copa Libertadores last-16 game against Fluminense.
However, no agreement has been made between the clubs.
Mike Jones22 August 2024 21:30
Villa in talks with Chelsea over Sterling
Aston Villa have opened talks with Chelsea about signing Raheem Sterling, according to a report in The Times.
Sterling has been told he has no future at the London club and Villa want to add another attacking player to their squad. Chelsea and Sterling want to find a permanent solution, which is complicated by him having three years left on his contract.
The Blues paid Manchester City £50m for the winger in 2022 and it is unclear what kind of price the Blues are asking for at this stage.
Mike Jones22 August 2024 21:00
Forest in advanced talks over Nketiah
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Arsenal over the signing of forward Eddie Nketiah.
Discussions are ongoing over the structure of rumoured £30m fee and the make-up of performance related add-ons.
Nketiah looks set to be moving to the midlands if this one can get over the line.
Mike Jones22 August 2024 20:30