The transfer window is heading for a frantic conclusion tonight as Premier League clubs scramble to complete last-minute business before the 11pm deadline.
Arsenal are considering a late move for a wide forward, with Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling linked to a sensational move between the London rivals. The Independent reported that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is an admirer of Sterling from their days at Manchester City, but the club are unwilling to pay a fee for the 29-year-old.
Sterling has been told he will not play under Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, who are expected to be the busiest club on deadline day. The Blues want to sign a striker, but top options Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney have agreed deals with Saudi side Al-Ahli.
Toney is set to leave Brentford for £40m and has undergone a medical with the Saudi Pro League club, but Chelsea have not given up hope on signing Osimhen before the deadline and are hoping Al-Ahli will be unable to complete both transfers.
Elsewhere, Chelsea and Manchester United are set to agree to a deal for winger Jadon Sancho, who is expected to depart Old Trafford. United will also finally finish off a move for PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte, after Scott McTominay was sold to Napoli.
Follow the latest transfer news and updates from deadline day in today’s live blog below:
The Premier League’s biggest signings so far this summer
This summer has been a quieter summer than usual for Premier League clubs, but there have still been some notable signings and notable sums spent.
Below is a list of the most expensive transfers in the league so far – will we see any changes before 11pm?
Premier League’s biggest transfers so far:
Dominic Solanke – Bournemouth to Spurs – £65m
Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – £59m
Pedro Neto – Wolves to Chelsea – £54m
Amadou Onana – Everton to Aston Villa – £50m
Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid to Chelsea – £46m
Matthijs de Ligt – Bayern Munich to Manchester United – £42m
Georginio Rutter – Leeds to Brighton – £40m
Max Kilman – Wolves to West Ham – £40m
Ricardo Calafiori – Bologna to Arsenal – £38m
Ian Maatsen – Chelsea to Aston Villa – £37.5m
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 18:45
Everton sign Mangala on loan
Everton have just announced the signing of Orel Mangala on a season-long loan from Lyon.
The Belgium midfielder, who impressed at Euro 2024, is Everton’s seventh signing of the summer and the likely ‘replacement’ for Amadou Onana.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 18:37
Toney passes Al Ahli medical
Another small update on Ivan Toney – the England striker has passed his medical with Al Ahli, after the Saudi club agreed a £40m deal with Brentford earlier today.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 18:30
Ivan Toney heading to Saudi Arabia after Brentford accept Al-Ahli bid
Brentford have accepted a £40million offer from Al-Ahli for Ivan Toney, the PA news agency understands.
England forward Toney has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, but is now set for a medical ahead of completing a move to the Saudi Pro League outfit.
The 28-year-old has one year left on his Brentford deal and has yet to feature in a Bees matchday squad this season ahead of a potential move away from West London.
Al-Ahli have also reportedly agreed a deal with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, but it is uncertain if signing Toney will affect their move for the Nigeria forward.
The PA news agency also understands that Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 18:25
More on Sancho
A little update on the Jadon Sancho situation – Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea have tabled two different offers for the England winger.
“One proposal is loan with buy option clause, the other one with obligation to buy” reports the Italian.
He hasn’t gone into detail on the different terms, but does add that “Chelsea also reached total agreement with Jadon Sancho on personal terms”, so it is “up to Man United now”.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 18:20
Bajcetic joins RB Salzburg
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has joined RB Salzburg on loan for the season.
The young Spaniard, who was linked with Barcelona, joins a side managed by former Reds assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders, who was appointed head coach in the summer.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 18:05
Newcastle reject Elanga bid
A quick update on Newcastle’s interest in Elanga – Forest have already rejected the bid of around £35m, according to Sky.
Reports elsewhere suggest the offer would have to be ‘too good to turn down’ in the eyes of the Forest hierarchy.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 18:00
Former City target to join Real Sociedad
Another report from Fabrizio Romano, and this time it regards a former target for Man City.
Icelandic striker Orri Óskarsson is on the verge of joining Real Sociedad for a package totalling around €20m, according to the Italian.
Oskarsson had been a City target as back-up for Erling Haaland, but the club cooled their interest earlier this week. The 20-year-old is seen as a hot prospect across Europe.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 17:55
Newcastle looking at Elanga?
A new target has emerged for Newcastle – former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga.
Sky Sports reports that the Magpies are “exploring a late deal that could cost £35m+” for the Sweden international.
The mini report adds that Forest have no desire to sell Elanga, and “it would take a lot more than that figure to give it a serious consideration”.
Newcastle reportedly Elanga as part of the deal that took Elliot Anderson to Forest earlier this summer.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 17:45
Toney on the way to Saudi Arabia?
Romano is also reporting on Ivan Toney, and he claims that a deal for the England striker is close to being agreed between Al Ahli and Brentford.
He says that “medical tests [have been] done in London”, with Toney on the verge of becoming an Al Ahli player this evening.
Romano had earlier reports that the Saudi club would only sign one of either Toney or Osimhen – he adds that the “Osimhen deal is in TOTAL stand-by” at the moment.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 17:35
