The transfer window shuts 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 and Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman both linked. 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 will also be looking to move on Ben Chilwell, while adding more signings. Chelsea are still looking to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, but Ivan Toney has also been linked.
Elsewhere, Manchester United will finally finish off the move for PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte, while Jadon Sancho is wanted by Juventus, who are set to sign the winger on loan with an option to buy. But the former England international is still holding out for an offer from Chelsea. A swap offer between United and Chelsea for Sancho and Sterling has been described as a “long shot”.
Follow the latest transfer news and updates from deadline day in today’s live blog below:
Arsenal target cut-price Raheem Sterling deal but late move rests on one condition
Arsenal are weighing up moves for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling or Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman having been approached about both in the final two days of the transfer window.
Sterling, who has been told he will not play under manager Enzo Maresca, would be keen on the move but any deal would require Chelsea settling part of his contract and wages.
Mikel Arteta wants an explosive player to give Arsenal more options in attack, but the top target of Nico Williams wants to stay in Spain to achieve his long-term ambition of eventually joining Barcelona.
Miguel Delaney30 August 2024 07:43
Arsenal agree Neto loan with Bournemouth
The first piece of business today comes from Arsenal, where the Gunners have agreed a deal to sign the Bournemouth captain Neto on a season-long loan.
It follows a number of moving parts, with Aaron Ramsdale set to join Southampton for £25m and Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga arriving to Bournemouth on loan on Thursday.
Neto, 35, is an experienced No 2 for Mikel Arteta and will play behind David Raya, who completed his permanent move from Brentford this summer.
Jamie Braidwood30 August 2024 07:58
Ugarte medical done, Sancho in talks
Manchester United should see some movement on deadline day after Manuel Ugarte completed his medical on Thursday.
A £51m move should be sealed on Friday from PSG.
Meanwhile Jadon Sancho is still in talks with Juventus over a move but the Standard report that Chelsea are still keen and that they still need to sell Raheem Sterling first to fund the move.
Arsenal could move for Sterling on deadline day.
Karl Matchett30 August 2024 07:44
Transfer deadline day – deals which could yet happen
Here’s a quick run down of which deals are expected to go through today around the Premier League:
Man United to sign midfielder Ugarte
Everton loaning in Orel Mangala
Sam Johnstone to Wolves for £10m
Omar Marmoush to Nottingham Forest – the fifth forward they’ve targeted this week – for around £25m
Karl Matchett30 August 2024 07:43
Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus for £10m
Liverpool yesterday completed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus for an initial £10m.
The fee for the Italy international winger could rise by a further £2.5m depending on add-ons, including Liverpool winning the Premier and Champions Leagues.
The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Anfield as he becomes the first outfield signing for Liverpool’s new regime.
Richard Jolly30 August 2024 07:43