Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are among the clubs hoping to complete late deals in the final two days before the summer transfer window closes on Friday evening
The summer transfer window is down to its final stages – and that usually means plenty of exciting late deals, some surprises and plenty of chaos.
Manchester United are set to be among the busiest of the Premier League clubs, with Erik ten Hag desperate to strengthen his side in two positions. United are in negotiations with Chelsea over a loan deal for left-back Marc Cucurella, after losing Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia to injury, while Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat or Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could arrive to bolster the midfield.
Liverpool have two main focuses: warding off interest in Mohamed Salah from Al-Ittihad and signing another midfielder. Saudi Arabian sides have been targeting the Reds all summer and don't look to be done yet, with their window open until September 20. Meanwhile, Liverpool are in talks with Bayern Munich over Ryan Gravenberch.
Chelsea have spent over £350million on transfers this summer but aren't done yet. Manchester City star Cole Palmer has emerged as their primary target at the end of the window – and they are determined to get the deal done.
Manchester City have sealed a transfer for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, while Arsenal and Tottenham still have business left to complete. It's going to be busy one....
Stay tuned today for the latest transfer updates from the Premier League and beyond...
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08:122 mins agoFelix Keith
City not replacing Palmer
Manchester City will not try to replace Cole Palmer if - as expected - his move to Chelsea goes through.
The MEN reports that the £55m arrival of Jeremy Doku, ostensibly to replace Riyad Mahrez, will mean no late scramble for a replacement.
They will also let James McAtee leave on loan once Matheus Nunes has been signed.
Palmer is poised to leave for Chelsea, who are going to return with an improved bid after their initial offer of £35m was rejected yesterday. They may go as high as £45m.
07:5222 mins agoFelix Keith
Man Utd netting £20m from Henderson
Dean Henderson has completed his £20million move from Manchester United to Crystal Palace.
Henderson completed a medical earlier in the week and has signed a five-year contract, with an official announcement expected today. He is expecting to be the No1 at Selhurst Park.
07:3836 mins agoFelix Keith
Luton signing Man Utd youngster
Luton Town are close to signing defender Teden Mengi from Manchester United.
Mengi, 21, has previously spent time on loan with Derby and Birmingham, but is now sealing a permanent move to the newly-promoted side.
Luton have also spoken to Arsenal about Rob Holding, who has also attracted interest from Mallorca and Sevilla.
07:12Felix Keith
Brighton front of queue for Fati
Ansu Fati has proven to be the joker in the pack over the last few days in the transfer window.
With Barcelona needing wiggle room with financial fair play in order to register Joao Cancelo from Manchester City, they have decided to send one of their brightest young stars out on loan for the season.
The clubs queued up for his services - and now it seems Brighton have won the race and landed themselves quite the coup.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Seagulls have agreed to take Fati on loan for the 2023/24 season by agreeing to pay most of his salary. The 20-year-old forward is reportedly set to travel from Barcelona today to complete the move.
06:53Simon Mullock
ICYMI - Nunes to City agreed
Manchester City have agreed a £47.27million deal with Wolves for midfielder Matheus Nunes.
City, who will send Tommy Doyle to Molineux on loan for the season with a £4.3million obligation to buy, have landed the Portuguese after he refused to train with the Midlands club in a bid to force through his departure.
06:35Colin Millar
Fati to Liverpool feasible - if Salah leaves
Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is open to joining Liverpool and a move would be feasible if Mohamed Salah is sold this summer.
Tottenham have been pushing to sign the Spain international in the closing days of the summer transfer window while Chelsea have also held an interest. Barca are keen on shifting the forward’s wage from their books so they can register the loan signing of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City.
06:13Felix Keith
Al-Ittihad to bid £118m for Salah
Al-Ittihad have not been put off by Jurgen Klopp's firm stance on Mohamed Salah and are ready to offer Liverpool £118million for his services, according to the Daily Mail.
Klopp has insisted Salah is not going anywhere, while Salah's agent, Ramy Abbas Issa wrote on X earlier this month: "If we considered leaving LFC this year, we wouldn’t have renewed the contract last summer. Mohamed remains committed to LFC."
That has not deterred Al-Ittihad, who have reportedly received encouragment over Salah's willingness to move to Saudi Arabia. They are now apparently ready to test Liverpool's stance with a whopping bid.
05:55Key Event
Amrabat to Man Utd latest
Fiorentina rejected Manchester United's opening bid for Sofyan Amrabat yesterday, but talks will progress today for the midfielder, who is desperate to move.
United initially offered Fiorentina a loan with a €2million (£1.7m) fee payable in two instalments and also wanted a January break clause included in any deal.
The Italian club would love to sell Amrabat permanently, as he’s only under contract until June 2024, but a compromise will be made this late in the window, with the Morocco international frozen out of the squad.
United are hindered by financial fair play, so cannot sign Amrabat on a permanent deal right now. Instead, they are very likely to agree to a loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
05:46Felix Keith
Good morning
And welcome to transfer deadline day eve!
Clubs are working furiously to get business done before 11pm on Friday. Expect some chaos.
23:06Dan Marsh
Good night!
That's all we've got time for tonight, folks. But check back in with us tomorrow for the penultimate day of the summer transfer window and plenty more news and gossip.
22:42Dan Marsh
Carabao Cup draw in full
Manchester United and Liverpool have both been handed home ties in the Carabao Cup third round following the completion of Wednesday night's draw.
The Premier League giants have entered the competition following the conclusion of the second round, which saw the likes of Tottenham and Leeds suffer early eliminations whilst others, such as Chelsea, survived scares against lower league sides.
United will host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, while Liverpool will entertain recently relegated Leicester. Elsewhere, Arsenal will travel to Brighton and Manchester City face a tricky tie away at Newcastle. Chelsea will face Brighton at Stamford Bridge in an all-Premier League affair.
League Two outfit Salford City caused the upset of the second round beating Leeds and have been rewarded with a home tie against Vincent Kompany's Burnley.
CATCH UP ON THE FULL DRAW HERE!
22:23Dan Marsh
ICYMI: Chelsea close to Palmer agreement
Chelsea are close to striking a £45million deal for Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer.
The Blues saw an initial £35m bid for Palmer, 21, rejected by the Premier League champions on Wednesday afternoon.
However, The Telegraph are claiming that an agreement is now close, with the possibility that Palmer undergoes a medical as soon as tomorrow.
21:55Dan Marsh
Brighton close on Fati
Brighton are closing in on a loan swoop for Barcelona prodigy Ansu Fati.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims the Seagulls have submitted a formal offer for the talented forward.
Barcelona are set to accept the proposal, with Fati keen to work with Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
21:26Dan Marsh
ICYMI: Liverpool in Gravenberch talks
Liverpool have opened formal talks with Bayern Munich over a deal for Ryan Gravenberch after Manchester United made their move for Sofyan Amrabat.
Gravenberch, 21, has been on the radar of both the Reds and United ahead of Friday's transfer deadline, with the midfielder open to a move after starting just three matches in the Bundesliga last season.
Liverpool and United are both expected to bring in midfield reinforcements before the transfer window shuts - and with United now actively pursuing a move for Amrabat, the path has been cleared for Liverpool to try and strike a deal with Bayern Munich.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE!
20:38Felix Keith
Kolo Muani to force through PSG switch
Randal Kolo Muani has not turned up to training with Eintracht Frankfurt in an effort to force through a move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to RMC Sport.
“I owe Eintracht Frankfurt a lot,” he told Sky Germany yesterday. “I’ve taken the fans to my heart and have always behaved in a highly professional way. I always gave my everything for my club until the very end. However, it is no secret that PSG have made a record offer for me. A move to Paris is now a unique opportunity for me. I would like to move to Paris. I have informed the people in charge.”
PSG have offered €65million (£55m) plus Hugo Ekitike for the 24-year-old France star, who was on Manchester United's wishlist earlier in the summer before they opted for Rasmus Hojlund.
20:08Felix Keith
Villa in for Leglet
Aston Villa are in talks with Barcelona to sign defender Clement Lenglet.
Villa lost Tyrone Mings to injury on the opening day of the season and Unai Emery has turned to a trusted player for cover.
Lenglet played under Emery at Sevilla and, having spent last season on loan with Tottenham, could return to the Premier League with Villa.
19:31Felix Keith
Man Utd 'accept' Van de Beek offer
Manchester United have agreed to send Donny van de Beek on loan to Lorient for the season, according to Foot Mercato.
Van de Beek has struggled for regular game time since joining United from Ajax and spent time on loan with Everton in 2022.
Real Sociedad were close to signing the Dutch midfielder on a permanent deal, but Lorient have now reportedly struck a loan deal ahead of the transfer deadline on Friday.
18:59Dan Marsh
Clubs eye Hannibal move
Sevilla are one of the clubs interested in prising Hannibal Mejbri away from Manchester United before Friday's transfer deadline.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is a big fan of the Tunisian international, but the club are still yet to make a decision over whether the midfielder will stay at Old Trafford.
After impressing in the Championship with Birmingham City last season, Hannibal has no shortage of offers on the table; Mirror Football understands that the 20-year-old has receieved proposals from Sevilla, Anderlecht and clubs in the Premier League.
18:23Dan Marsh
Spurs in Fati talks
Tottenham are in talks with Barcelona over a potential loan deal for Ansu Fati.
That's according to The Independent, who claim Spurs have identified the 20-year-old forward as they seek additional firepower following the departure of Harry Kane.
The report also outlines that Spurs are admirers of Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, but it believed the £70million-rated ace is outside of the club's budget.
18:16Key Event
Chelsea close to £45m Palmer agreement
Chelsea are close to striking a £45million deal for Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer.
The Blues saw an initial £35m bid for Palmer, 21, rejected by the Premier League champions on Wednesday afternoon.
However, The Telegraph are claiming that an agreement is now close, with the possibility that Palmer undergoes a medical as soon as tomorrow.
18:08Key Event
Liverpool launch Gravenberch bid
Liverpool are locked in talks with Bayern Munich over a deal for Ryan Gravenberch, per The Athletic.
The Reds are bidding to sign the 21-year-old midfielder on a permanent deal, although there is no guarantee the two clubs will reach an agreement.
Gravenberch has been linked with both the Reds and Manchester United this summer.
18:06Key Event
DONE DEAL: Balogun seals Monaco move
Folarin Balogun has completed his transfer to AS Monaco.
The striker leaves Arsenal for a sum believed to be in excess of £34million. The Gunners also retain a sell-on fee.
17:49Key Event
Man Utd's Amrabat bid rejected
Fiorentina have rejected Manchester United's opening bid for Sofyan Amrabat, according to The Athletic.
The report outlines that United offered the Serie A outfit a €2million (£1.7m) fee payable in two installments but also wanted a January break clause included in any deal - meaning Fiorentina could have received just €1m (£859,000) for Amrabat's services.
Fiorentina value Amrabat at €35m (£30m) and would prefer a permanent deal but are also open to a loan move with an obligation. Talks between the clubs are set to continue.
17:40Dan Marsh
Norwich launch Cannon bid
Norwich City have tabled a £7million offer for Everton striker Tom Cannon, per Sky Sports.
Cannon is a wanted man in the Championship following a productive loan spell with Preston North End last season.
The 20-year-old is free to leave Goodison Park for the right price - and Norwich have made the first move.
17:11Dan Marsh
Prem trio chase Ekitike
Brentford, Crystal Palace and West Ham are all trying to beat the deadline with a swoop for Hugo Ekitike.
The Paris Saint-Germain star is poised to leave the French capital in the coming days and has plenty of suitors across Europe.
According to The Sun, Brentford, Palace and the Hammers are all hopeful of luring the 21-year-old striker to London on loan.
16:47Felix Keith
Chelsea plot fresh Palmer bid
Chelsea have seen an initial £35million bid rejected by Manchester City, but a deal could still be done before the transfer deadline.
The Evening Standard reports that, despite seeing their first bid pushed back, the Blues are confident of getting their man.
City are understood to value the 21-year-old forward at £50m, but a compromise of £45m would see them sell. They are in a strong position, with Palmer under contract until June 2026, yet are happy to cash in on a player who has been an unused substitute in their past two Premier League games.
16:23Dan Marsh
Boro line up Greenwood deal
Middlesbrough are poised to sign Leeds United forward Sam Greenwood on loan.
According to The Athletic, Greenwood, 21, will link up with Boro as he does not feature in Daniel Farke's plans.
16:09Dan Marsh
DONE DEAL: Kristiansen heads to Bologna
Leicester City defender Victor Kristiansen has joined Serie A outfit Bologna on loan for the season.
The Danish left-back, 20, has made 14 appearances for the Foxes since moving to England back in January.
Kristiansen will continue his development in Italy.
15:46Dan Marsh
Hammers launch Edwards bid
West Ham are locked in talks with Peterborough over a deal for England U20 defender Ronnie Edwards.
The highly-rated centre-back has been linked with a host of top-flight clubs over the past 12 months after excelling for the Posh in League One.
It's West Ham, though, who are testing Peterborough's resolve before the transfer deadline according to The Evening Standard, who claim negotiations are ongoing after the Londoners lodged a formal bid for the 20-year-old.
15:15Dan Marsh
Luton close to defender deal
Luton Town are closing in on a permanent deal for Manchester United youngster Teden Mengi, per The Express.
The Hatters are in the market for defensive reinforcements and have also been linked with a loan move for Arsenal's Rob Holding in the past 24 hours.
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is still training with Luton in a bid to win a contract.
14:48Felix Keith
Villa in talks for Lenglet
Aston Villa are in talks with Barcelona to sign defender Clement Lenglet.
Villa lost Tyrone Mings to injury on the opening day of the season and Unai Emery has turned to a trusted player for cover.
Lenglet played under Emery at Sevilla and, having spent last season on loan with Tottenham, could return to the Premier League with Villa.
14:34Felix Keith
Chelsea's Palmer bid rejected - but deal could be struck
Chelsea have seen an initial £35million bid rejected by Manchester City, but a deal could still be done before the transfer deadline.
The Evening Standard reports that, despite seeing their first bid pushed back, the Blues are confident of getting their man.
City are understood to value the 21-year-old forward at £50m, but a compromise of £45m would see them sell. They are in a strong position, with Palmer under contract until June 2026, yet are happy to cash in on a player who has been an unused substitute in their past two Premier League games.
14:17Felix Keith
Bayern in talks for Chalobah
Chelsea are prepared to let Trevoh Chalobah join Bayern Munich.
Bayern want Chalobah as a replacement for Benjamin Pavard, who is leaving for Inter Milan. The German side want the 24-year-old on loan, whereas Chelsea would prefer to sell.
Chalobah would prefer to stay, according to The Athletic, but talks are ongoing. The arrival of Axel Disasi has increased competition for places under Mauricio Pochettino.
14:00Felix Keith
Everton no longer chasing Adams
Southampton manager Russell Martin says that Everton are no longer interested in signing striker Che Adams.
Everton signed Beto from Udinese yesterday for £25million and, after seeing a bid rejected for Adams, have stopped pursuing him.
Adams was not included in Saints' squad for their game against QPR on the weekend - a sign many fans took as an impending exit. But Martin says the Scotland international could stay after the Toffees backed off.
“He’s trained really well," he said in a press conference. "There are three scenarios really: we keep Che, we lose Che and we replace him, or we keep Che and we add someone else too. The club who came [Everton] have gone away now. We can’t lose Che Adams and not replace him - it’d be madness.”
13:47Felix Keith
Amrabat still waiting on Man Utd
Sofyan Amrabat remains frozen out of the Fiorentina squad while he awaits a bid from Manchester United.
Fiorentina play Rapid Wien tomorrow night, but Amrabat won't be involved. He is desperate for a transfer, but United have been linked with Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, which could scupper Amrabat's own move.
However, talkSPORT says United have now formally approached Fiorentina, asking to take Amrabat on a season-long loan.
13:05Tom Blow
Man Utd to make Evans decision
Manchester United are expected to re-sign Jonny Evans on a one-year deal after Raphael Varane suffered a fresh injury blow.
Varane, who's suffered several setbacks since joining United from Real Madrid two years ago, will miss Sunday's game against Arsenal after picking up a new injury against Nottingham Forest last Saturday. He is expected to be out for a "few weeks".
12:44Felix Keith
Chelsea loan out youngster
Chelsea have sent Tino Anjorin on loan to League One side Portsmouth until January, according to The Athletic.
Anjorin has previously spent time at Lokomotiv Moscow and Huddersfield Town and will now join up with Portsmouth's assistant manager Jon Harley, who coached him at Chelsea.
12:22Felix Keith
Man Utd 'accept' Van de Beek offer
Manchester United have agreed to send Donny van de Beek on loan to Lorient for the season, according to Foot Mercato.
Van de Beek has struggled for regular game time since joining United from Ajax and spent time on loan with Everton in 2022.
Real Sociedad were close to signing the Dutch midfielder on a permanent deal, but Lorient have now reportedly struck a loan deal ahead of the transfer deadline on Friday.
12:14Felix Keith
Kolo Muani trying to force through PSG move
Randal Kolo Muani has not turned up to training with Eintracht Frankfurt in an effort to force through a move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to RMC Sport.
“I owe Eintracht Frankfurt a lot,” he told Sky Germany yesterday. “I’ve taken the fans to my heart and have always behaved in a highly professional way. I always gave my everything for my club until the very end. However, it is no secret that PSG have made a record offer for me. A move to Paris is now a unique opportunity for me. I would like to move to Paris. I have informed the people in charge.”
PSG have offered €65million (£55m) plus Hugo Ekitike for the 24-year-old France star, who was on Manchester United's wishlist earlier in the summer before they opted for Rasmus Hojlund.
11:48Felix Keith
Chelsea considering City's Palmer
Chelsea have identified Manchester City star Cole Palmer as a late target in the summer transfer window, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The Blues are looking for attackers to strengthen Mauricio Pochettino's squad following the serious injury to Christopher Nkunku.
Palmer has made a great start to the season with City, scoring in the Community Shield and Super Cup, and has caught Chelsea's eye, with talks set to open.
The 21-year-old attacker came through City's academy and is under contract until June 2026.
11:34Felix Keith
Forest in talks for Hudson-Odoi
Callum Hudson-Odoi is poised to join Nottingham Forest from Chelsea.
Forest are in negotiations with the Blues for the winger, who spent last season on loan with Bayer Leverkusen.
Chelsea have reportedly accepted a £8million bid for the 22-year-old winger.
11:15Felix Keith
10 deals that can still happen
Mirror Football have put together a list of deals to keep an eye on over the next few days.
They include Ryan Gravenberch, Marc Cucurella, Matheus Nunes and Trevoh Chalobah.
10:56Felix Keith
Chelsea working hard on deals
Chelsea have already spent around £350million on transfers this summer, but they are not finished yet.
"I know the club is working hard to finish our business," Mauricio Pochettino said. "There is still a few days. Can something happen? Maybe, yes. At the moment I am only working and trying to deliver what we want. But there is nothing to communicate at the moment.
"I am happy with the squad we have got so far. If we had someone who can maybe improve different positions of course they are welcome but I am happy with how we are now."
10:39Felix Keith
Another Liverpool player offered Saudi Arabia move
Ibrahima Konate has become the latest Liverpool player to be offered the chance to move to Saudi Arabia, according to RMC Sport.
Liverpool lost Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the Saudi Pro League and are battling to keep Mohamed Salah amid rumours of a huge offer from Al-Ittihad.
Alisson and Joe Gomez have also been linked with a move to the Middle East.
Now Al-Ittihad are reported to have sounded out Konate after being rejected by Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo. Konate is happy at Liverpool, who won't sanction a move this late in the transfer window.
10:23Felix Keith
Fulham chase Mitrovic replacement
Fulham are interested in signing Werder Bremen striker Niclas Fullkrug, according to the Evening Standard.
Marco Silva's side are looking to strengthen their forward line after losing Aleksandar Mitrovic to Saudi Arabia. They have agreed a £12million deal, with £3m in add-ons, with Sevilla for Lucas Ocampos, but the winger is yet to decide if he wants to accept the offer of £70,000-a-week because he is settled in Spain and can play Champions League football at Sevilla.
Germany international Fullkrug is one of the options being considered up front, alongside Flamengo’s Pedro, Atalanta’s Duvan Zapata and Paris Saint-Germain’s Hugo Ekitike.
10:09John Cross
Spurs favourites for £50m Johnson deal
Tottenham have been left a clear run at signing £50million Brennan Johnson - but any deal could go right to the wire.
Brentford have had two bids rejected by Nottingham Forest and are now looking at other targets as they look to strengthen before the transfer window shuts on Friday.
Chelsea have also been interested and it remains to be seen whether they return with firm interest as they are determined to strengthen their forward line.
Forest are demanding £50million for the Wales forward who is also thought to favour a move to Tottenham to work under their new head coach, Ange Postecoglou.
09:51Felix Keith
Besiktas interested in Greenwood
Manchester United have been offered a lifeline in their attempts to offload Mason Greenwood, with Besiktas reportedly considering an approach for the striker.
Greenwood has not played professional football since January 2022, but the i reports that Besiktas have emerged as a viable option for the 21-year-old. The Turkish club have been keeping an eye on the situation and are reportedly willing to take Greenwood on an initial six-month loan.
09:38Felix Keith
DONE DEAL: Leeds sign Spence
Leeds have signed Djed Spence on a season-long loan from Tottenham.
Spence struggled to make an impact at Spurs and spent the second half of last season on loan with Stade Rennais.
He has now became Leeds' sixth summer signing and will hope to recreate the form he had on loan at Nottingham Forest from Middlesbrough in the 2021/22 season.
09:26Felix Keith
Tottenham reject Sanchez bid
Tottenham have rejected a £7.7million bid from Rennes for Davinson Sanchez.
Sanchez, who missed a penalty in Spurs' EFL Cup defeat by Fulham last night, is attracting lots of interest ahead of the transfer deadline.
Spurs are willing to sell, but have turned down Rennes' offer, according to the Daily Mail. Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Monaco and Galatasaray are all interested in the centre-back, so a deal could still be done.
09:12Daniel Orme
Forest signing Batshuayi
Nottingham Forest are set to sign former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi as he edges close to a return to the Premier League.
Steve Cooper’s men are on the lookout for more attacking options as they attempt to retain their top-flight status for a third consecutive season. Batshuayi, who has spent the last two seasons in Turkey with Fenerbahce and Besiktas, is seen as an ideal option.
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