The transfer window is heading for a frantic conclusion tonight as Premier League clubs scramble to complete last-minute business up to and after the 11pm deadline.
Arsenal are hoping to get a loan deal over the line for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling in a sensational switch between the London rivals. The Independent reported that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is an admirer of Sterling from their days at Manchester City, and the deal is almost complete after talks late on Friday night.
Sterling has been told he will not play under Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, who have been the busiest club on deadline day. The Blues wanted to sign a striker, but top option Victor Osimhen turned down Chelsea’s wage offer in favour of staying at Napoli while Ivan Toney is set to move to Saudi side Al-Ahli in a £40m transfer from Brentford.
Elsewhere, Chelsea and Manchester United are set to agree to a deal for winger Jadon Sancho, who is expected to depart Old Trafford. United also finally finished 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:
Manchester United sign PSG’s Manuel Ugarte for initial £42m: ‘I will sacrifice and give everything’
The Uruguay international, whose fee could rise by a further £8.5m if add-ons are triggered, has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford after passing a medical.
He joined as Scott McTominay ended his 22-year association with United by moving to Napoli for £25.7m, with the FA Cup winners also having a 10 percent sell-on clause.
Lawrence Ostlere30 August 2024 23:30
Chelsea have submitted deal sheet for Sancho
Sky Sports reports that Chelsea “have submitted [the] deal sheet in their bid to sign Jadon Sancho, meaning they have until 1am to complete a deal for the Manchester United forward”.
That is another deal that looks like it should be going ahead.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 23:20
Sterling latest
The Independent’s Miguel Delaney reports that the relevant documents were sent in time, so the “deadline shouldn’t be a problem”.
Sterling looks set to join Arsenal as long as everything goes ahead as planned.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 23:18
Deals announced in the Premier League
Deals are still being announced in the top flight, with James Ward-Prowse having just joined Forest on loan.
Meanwhile, Forest have also completed the signing of Benfica defender Morato for £15m.
In addition, Aguerd has joined Real Sociedad from West Ham.
Fabrizio Romano was correct about that move to Fulham for Ernest Nuamah – that is off, with the winger staying at Lyon.
Giovani Lo Celso has left Spurs for Real Betis, while Fulham have submitted a last-minute deal sheet for Reiss Nelson, who ended up rejecting Ipswich.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 23:09
Transfer window – what happens next?
Thought the window is technically shut, clubs get an additional hours to complete deals if they have submitted a ‘deal sheet’.
A deal sheet is a document that confirms that an agreement has been reached before the 11pm deadline, but at the same time requires additional time to be sealed.
According to Sky, “deal sheets must be fully completed and submitted after 9pm but before the 11pm deadline”.
“However, international transfers must be completed by 12am – the deadline set by FIFA”.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 23:04
TRANSFER WINDOW SHUTS
We’ve reached 11pm BST – the window has slammed shut for the Premier League!
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 23:01
Sterling latest
Fabrizio Romano reports that the “medical tests [are] ongoing for Raheem Sterling at Arsenal, [and] clubs working on documents”.
They don’t have a lot of time, but it could be one to keep an eye on.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 23:00
Mason Holgate joins West Brom
Everton defender Mason Holgate has joined West Brom on loan for the season.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 22:54
Fulham’s Nuamah deal
Interestingly, regarding that deal for Nuamah to join Fulham…
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the deal is currently OFF…one to watch then.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 22:51
Crystal Palace complete deal for Eddie Nketiah
Another deal involving Arsenal today – Eddie Nketiah has completed his move away from the club.
Nketiah joins Crystal Palace in a deal worth around £25m plus £5m in add-ons.
Chris Wilson30 August 2024 22:50
