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It's the final day of the transfer window, meaning clubs only have a few hours to complete their summer business. A number of high-profile deals are still in the works ahead of tonight's 11pm deadline, with Liverpool still in the market for a new winger despite signing Bradley Barcola yesterday. They are interested in a move for Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr, but the Eagles don't want to sell him with so little time remaining in the window.
Manchester City are chasing a blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, while Tottenham are trying to land Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan with the option to buy at the end of the season. Manchester United, meanwhile, could wave goodbye to at least two players before the window closes, with Joshua Zirkzee having emerged as a late target for clubs in Italy.
DONE DEAL! Aston Villa confirm Mbaye signing
Aston Villa have officially announced the signing of Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG.
The young forward, who was previously linked with Liverpool, moves for a transfer fee of around £47m.
Alvarez returns to Atletico training
Julian Alvarez is training with Atletico Madrid again this morning, indicating his chances of sealing a sensational deadline day transfer to Arsenal are next to nothing.
We've already known for some time that the Gunners were facing an uphill battle, to put it lightly, to land the ex-Manchester City forward.
He's failed to warm to a return to the Premier League because of his desire to join Barcelona but Arsenal have been prepared to do a big-money deal, even this late in the window, for the World Cup winner.
However, his presence at Atletico Madrid training, having now been reintegrated with the squad, suggests he is staying put.
Chelsea submit opening Camara bid
Chelsea have tabled a formal bid for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It's claimed the Blues have offered around £39m, which is a figure deemed too low by Monaco.
Chelsea are also in talks over a potential move for Roma playmaker Manu Kone as Enzo Fernandez edges closer to joining Manchester City.
Malick Fofana deal agreed in major Arsenal update
Malick Fofana will be coming to the Premier League, but to Sunderland instead of Arsenal.
The Lyon man was said to be offered to the Gunners, but there was indecision behind the scenes.
Instead, it's reported by The Athletic that Sunderland have swooped in and secured the youngster's signature.
The 21-year-old will travel for a medical, with the transfer expected to go through before tonight's deadline.
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Malick Fofana looks to be heading to Sunderland (Image: Getty)
Zirkzee left in transfer limbo
The knock-on effect for Nick Woltemade's move to Juventus is Joshua Zirkzee has been left frantically trying to sort a late move.
Juventus had a deal agreed in principle for wantaway Man United striker Zirkzee but boss Luciano Spalletti wanted a more traditional number nine.
Juventus have given the manager has wish and agreed a season-long loan for Woltemade, who is due in Turin this afternoon.
They will not be signing both players so Zirkzee is left in a pickle. Fiorentina had a loan bid knocked back last week.
Woltemade had plenty of offers but Juventus's late push appealed straight away.
Joshua Zirkzee is no longer expected to join Juventus
Joshua Zirkzee is no longer expected to join Juventus (Image: Getty)
Gian Piero Gasperini on Manu Kone exit
Gian Piero Gasperini was quizzed about Manu Kone's future after Roma's win over Lecce. The ex-Atalanta manager remarked: “Absolutely not, it is a media thing, I know nothing about it. I know the owners too do not want to sell.
"I don’t know who approached us, but we have not received any formal offers for him.”
Hull set to make four signings
Newly-promoted Hull City are closing in on four deadline day signings.
They are currently finalising a deal to land Genoa defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy, with Cody Drameh going the other way in a separate deal.
Robinho Vaz is reportedly undergoing a medical ahead of a permanent move from Roma, while Tim Iroegbunam is poised to join the Tigers from Everton.
Ilyas Ansah is also expected to arrive at Hull from Union Berlin in a deal worth around £21m.
Enzo Fernandez 'agreement in principle' between Man City and Chelsea
Manchester City and Chelsea have struck an agreement in principle for Enzo Fernandez.
The Argentine has been linked with City all summer, with Fernandez said to be desperate to reuinite with Enzo Maresca.
As per Gianluca Di Marzio, an agreement has been struck in principle, with Fernandez set to travel to Manchester today to complete the formalities.
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Enzo Fernandez appears to be Man City bound (Image: Getty)
Chelsea nearing Kone deal
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Roma midfielder Manu Kone, according to Sky Sports.
Kone had been tipped as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who is a target for Manchester City.
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Manu Kone's proposed move to Chelsea is getting closer (Image: Getty)
Ipswich trio to leave on loan
Ipswich Town will loan out three players before tonight's 11pm deadline, according to TWTD.
Chiedozie Ogbene is poised to join Championship newcomers Lincoln City, while Cameron Humphreys will move to Huddersfield.
Tudor Mendel, meanwhile, is expected to sign for Luton Town on a deal until the end of the season.
DONE DEAL! Guiu joins Leipzig on permanent deal
Marc Guiu has left Chelsea and joined Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in a permanent transfer.
The striker departed Stamford Bridge in a deal worth around £13.7m, with the Blues inserting a significant sell-on clause.
Thomas desperate to join Hull
Sorba Thomas is trying to force a deadline day move from Stoke City to Hull City after three lowball offers.
Hull made an initial offer of £5m rising to £7m for the 27-year-old winger.
They came back with £6m on the table when that was rejected and only increased that to £7m yesterday.
Stoke, who would need to source a replacement, have been holding firm but Thomas wants a crack at the Premier League and may refuse to play in tonight's league game at home against Norwich.
Sorba Thomas is pushing for a move to Hull City
Sorba Thomas is pushing for a move to Hull City (Image: Getty)
Fernandez-Pardo completes Newcastle medical
Matias Fernandez-Pardo has completed a medical ahead of his £55m move to Newcastle.
That's according to Sky Sports, who say an official announcement is only a matter of time.
Villa set to confirm two signings
Aston Villa are expected to confirm two signings today - Ibrahim Mbaye and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Both players were in attendance at Villa Park for last night’s match against Arsenal.
Unai Emery said he does not expect any more arrivals beyond those two players.
Meanwhile, a few youngsters can be expected to depart on loan, while Leon Bailey needs to find a new club, with Sevilla and Al Diriyah both interested in him.
Leeds agree bargain Bard deal
Leeds United are poised to sign Nice defender Melvin Bard.
The full-back will join the Yorkshire club on a season-long loan before making the deal permanent next summer.
Leeds will pay an initial £1m, with the deal rising to £5.5m.
The 25-year-old will undergo a medical at Elland Road this afternoon.
Melvin Bard is set to join Leeds United on deadline day
Melvin Bard is set to join Leeds United on deadline day (Image: Getty)
Elliott set to join Valencia on loan
Harvey Elliott will complete a season-long loan move to Valencia on transfer deadline day.
The versatile midfielder flew into Spain overnight ahead his medical.
His short-term switch to Mestalla could end with a new contract at Liverpool but his current deal runs until 2028 anyway, which means that the Reds will still be able to get a transfer fee for him if they decide to sell him permanently next summer.
Brighton have Azeez bid knocked back
Millwall have rejected a £10m bid from Brighton for the services of forward Femi Azeez.
That's according to Sky Sports, with Millwall reportedly looking for closer to £15m.
Azeez was one of the best players in the Championship last season and was targeted by Ipswich Town back in January.
Man City chasing £200m double deal
Manchester City are working on deals for Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye and will hope to pull both off today in what would be a near £200m deadline day double deal.
The Blues have tracked Fernandez for most of the summer but Chelsea want £120m for the midfielder.
Enzo Maresca is a huge fan of Fernandez and wants the Argentina international to bolster a midfield that has seen key departures with Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders all departing this summer.
Meanwhile, Ndiaye is expected to join City in a £65m move after talks with Liverpool over a switch for Cody Gakpo broke down.
Enzo Maresca is pushing to sign Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye
Enzo Maresca is pushing to sign Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye (Image: Getty)
Patterson set for Torino switch
Everton defender Nathan Patterson has arrived in Italy to complete a permanent move to Torino, according to Sky Sports.
It's further claimed that the Toffees are hoping to sign Fulham full-back Kenny Tete in a £9.4m deal.
However, that move could depend on whether the west Londoners manage to land a replacement.
Abraham to stay at Villa
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has confirmed that Tammy Abraham won't be leaving the club before tonight's deadline.
A deal had been agreed to loan the striker to Ipswich Town, but that is no longer expected to happen.
"We opened the door for him but he’s decided to stay here with us," said Emery after last night's defeat to Arsenal.
"I am going to be very demanding with him to add his qualities with us."
Burnley in talks over Amass deal
Burnley are in talks with Manchester United over a potential move for Harry Amass, who has been put up for sale by the Red Devils.
A transfer fee in the region of £3.5m has been discussed but negotiations aren't progressing as things stand.
That's according to The Athletic, who say there's also no guarantee that United will sign a new left-back before the deadline.
Burnley are reportedly exploring a move for Harry Amass
Burnley are reportedly exploring a move for Harry Amass (Image: Getty)
Everton set to sign Balogun
Everton are expected to confirm the signing of Lille striker Folarin Balogun today, according to The Independent.
The former Arsenal striker is reportedly set to join the Toffees in exchange for a £40m transfer fee.
He will replace Beto, who is on course to join Fiorentina in a permanent deal.
Fulham and Sunderland agree deals
Fulham have agreed a £21.4m deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He will reportedly arrive in London later today to complete a medical and sign on the dotted line.
Sunderland, meanwhile, are set to land Tottenham defender Kevin Danso on an initial loan.
A mandatory purchase clause worth around £25m has also been negotiated, with the move set to be completed before the deadline.
Grealish set for Everton medical
Jack Grealish is expected to undergo a medical at Everton in the coming hours ahead of his proposed loan return.
The Athletic say that Everton were the only side to agree terms with Manchester City after Sunderland had an offer waved away last week.
Grealish was always keen to return to Merseyside after his successful loan spell last season was cut short due to an injury.
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Jack Grealish is poised to return to Everton on loan (Image: Getty)
Nwaneri heading to Dortmund on loan
Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri is set to join Borussia Dortmund on loan, according to The Athletic.
He is currently travelling to Germany for a medical ahead of the switch, which will be a straight loan with no purchase clause.
Nwaneri has been linked with a temporary move away from the Emirates Stadium all summer to gain regular first-team minutes.
Newcastle set to sign Fernandez-Pardo
Newcastle United are closing in on a deal to sign Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to Sky Sports.
It's claimed they are expected to pay around £55m to land the Belgian international ahead of tonight's deadline.
He could replace Nick Woltemade, who is reportedly heading to Juventus on a straight loan.
Man City open Fernandez talks with Chelsea
Manchester City are in talks with Chelsea over a potential move for Enzo Fernandez, according to The Guardian.
The midfielder has been linked with a switch to the Etihad Stadium throughout the summer window.
Chelsea previously set an asking price of £120m and may push for an even higher fee with the deadline looming large.
Enzo Fernandez could join Manchester City before the deadline
Enzo Fernandez could join Manchester City before the deadline
Ipswich close to Flemming deal
Ipswich Town are closing in on the signing of Burnley striker Zian Flemming, according to TWTD.
They had initially agreed a loan deal for Tammy Abraham, but the former England striker is now expected to stay at Aston Villa.
Ipswich have since turned their attention to Flemming, who could reportedly move to Portman Road in exchange for a £17m fee.
Sarr to Liverpool hopes dwindling
Crystal Palace do not want to sell Ismaila Sarr to Liverpool on deadline day, according to TEAMtalk.
It's claimed that the Eagles have already rejected a verbal offer in the region of £40m.
The report adds that Palace aren't expecting Liverpool to submit a renewed bid before the window closes.
Chelsea accept Mudryk loan with £75m buy option
Tottenham are poised to sign Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan until the end of the season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The deal will reportedly include a £75m non-mandatory purchase clause.
Mudryk has been given permission to undergo a medical at Spurs and complete the formalities of the switch.
Mykhaylo Mudryk is set to join Tottenham on loan
Mykhaylo Mudryk is set to join Tottenham on loan (Image: Getty)
Man Utd can complete two deals
It's a bit quiet in terms of incomings for the Red Devils, but two players could be allowed to leave before the window closes.
Joshua Zirkzee recently turned down a move to Fiorentina but remains a target for Juventus.
He is reportedly viewed as a target to replace Jonathan David, who is poised to join Atletico Madrid.
Harry Amass could also depart Old Trafford in the coming hours, having been made available earlier in the window.
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