The summer deadline day is fast approaching and Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United and Liverpool are all expected to be busy into the final hours. The Gunners are working on outgoings, with as many as eight with uncertain futures, before potentially adding a new defender.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are set to let Romelu Lukaku leave on another loan deal with Roma his destination, and could replace him with an audacious move for Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe. Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong is also a target as Manchester United look into taking Marc Cucurella on loan.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are closing in on a deal worth almost £50million for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson to conclude their summer incomings, while also have plenty of current players to shift. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is also of interest to United. The biggest potential deal is Saudi Arabia's interest in signing Mohamed Salah, which is expected to go to the wire. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours below!
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Done deal! Fulham sign Castagne
Fulham have confirmed the signing of Timothy Castagne from Leicester.
The left-back has signed a four-year deal, with the option of a further year.
Castagne said: “I feel very good. It’s been a long transfer window, but finally I’m here, and I’m happy to be here.
“It’s a big relief. I’ve talked to the Manager and I just can’t wait to start training and playing.”
Palace finalising Henderson move
Crystal Palace are finalising a deal to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson, writes Malik Ouzia.
Palace have targeted a move for Henderson before Friday’s transfer deadline, with Vicente Guaita refusing to play as he seeks a move away from Selhurst Park.
Sam Johnstone has started season as Palace first choice, but Henderson will rival him for the No1 spot.
Henderson, 26, spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest.
West Ham close in on Alberto
West Ham are pushing to sign Brazilian youngster Yuri Alberto as their hunt for a striker enters the final days of the transfer window, writes Malik Ouzia.
Hammers technical director Tim Steitden is in Brazil as negotiations with Corinthians continued overnight, with the club keen to make a centre-forward their fifth signing of the window before Friday’s deadline.
Michail Antonio, who had been linked with a move away from east London this summer, has started the season in fine form, scoring in back-to-back victories over Chelsea and Brighton, but David Moyes wants more support for the 33-year-old.
Danny Ings has struggled for impact since his January arrival in the midst of last season’s relegation battle, while Gianluca Scamacca was sold to Atalanta earlier this summer after one underwhelming season in English football. Academy graduate Divin Mubama is highly rated but is yet to make a significant first-team breakthrough.
Chelsea listen to Chalobah and Cucurella bids
Bayern Munich remain keen on signing Trevoh Chalobah despite having an initial loan bid rejected, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Thomas Tuchel has sounded out his former defender, who is keen on the move, but Chelsea are only interested in a permanent sale of the homegrown star. Chelsea have set a £50million asking price for Chalobah, which has so far deterred suitors.
The Blues are also fielding interest in Marc Cucurella, with Manchester United keen on a season-long loan deal.
Erik ten Hag wants a new left-back after Luke Shaw was sidelined for two months with a hamstring issue. Back-up full-back Tyrell Malacia is also out injured, leaving United assessing a variety of options including Cucurella, who has struggled since his £62m move from Brighton last summer.
Trevoh Chalobah is a Chelsea academy graduate but could be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer
/ Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesRennes bid for Sanchez
Davinson Sanchez has been linked with Nottingham Forest as part of a deal to take Brennan Johnson to Tottenham, but a new suitor has entered the game.
According to L’Equipe, Rennes have lodged a €9million (£7.7m) bid for the centre-back.
Spurs are holding out for close to £10m.
Gravenberch and McTominay to swap?
Bayern Munich and Manchester United could engineer a swap deal before Friday's deadline.
According to Bild, Bayern are interested in United midfielder Scott McTominay, while United are admirers of Bayern youngster Ryan Gravenberch.
Both teams want a new midfielder and could work together over a swap deal.
Liverpool are also interested in Gravenberch.
Man United make Maguire decision
Manchester United will reject any late bid for Harry Maguire despite the defender falling down the club's pecking order.
The defender is surplus to requirements having been stripped of the captaincy last month, and is yet to play a single minute of their opening three games of the season.
West Ham saw a £30million bid accepted a few weeks ago, but Maguire ended up rejecting the move. Everton have now failed with a loan offer, according to various reports.
United had hoped to replace Maguire with Bayern's Benjamin Pavard but time is running out on securing a decent replacement, so Maguire will stay put until at least January.
Bayern in for Chalobah
Bayern Munich have opened talks to sign Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea.
Fabrizio Romano says the deal is at an early stage but Thomas Tuchel is pushing for the deal and Chalobah wants to move.
Chelsea are only interested in a permanent sale having already rejected a loan bid.
Man United in for Hojbjerg
This transfer window is throwing up some left-field transfers and Manchester United’s interest in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is among them.
Tottenham have been open to selling the midfielder all summer for the right price - having entertained and then rejected an Atletico Madrid bid for him earlier in the window.
And now The Telegraph claim that United are considering making a move in the final days of the window.
Arsenal agree £34m Balolgun exit
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has finally found a new club with Monaco set to wrap up a deal.
The Gunners have been hoping to cash in on the striker’s fine form last season, while on loan at Reims, to boost their transfer kitty.
A £50million price tag had been placed on his head, which always seemed fanciful, and have settled for a £34m deal with Monaco, which is expected to include a healthy sell-on clause.
Fabrizio Romano reports that an announcement is close after Balogun agreed a long-term contract.
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