Transfer deadline day as it happened: Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool ALL make new signings
All the biggest transfer deadline day news, as Premier League clubs confirm new deals
The transfer window for men's football in the UK closes tonight (Thursday, September 1 2022) at 11pm BST. We're going to be rounding up all the transfer deadline day news you need to know right here, throughout the day.
All teams in the Premier League, EFL and Scottish Premiership must wrap up any deals by 11pm tonight, but there are varying times throughout Europe: the deadline is 5pm BST in Germany, 7pm in Italy, 11pm in Spain and midnight in France.
Deals done so far:
• Manchester United sign Antony from Ajax (£82m)
• Manchester City sign Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund (£17m)
• Leicester sign Wout Faes from Reims (£15m)
• Nottingham Forest sign Willy Boly from Wolves
• Fulham sign Willian on a free
• Aubameyang completes Chelsea move (£13m)
Welcome to the FourFourTwo transfer deadline day liveblog!
Make yourself a cup of tea, gulp down those cornflakes and settle in for another day of transfer madness...
Any big potential moves to keep an eye on today?
Well, former Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's potential move from Barcelona to Chelsea has picked up steam in the last few days. However, the forward is expected to be out injured for the next few weeks with a fractured jaw after he was attacked in a home robbery this weekend.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo find a way out of Old Trafford? Napoli are the latest team linked with the Manchester United No.7.
Leicester could have a job holding onto Youri Tielemans – Arsenal have been strongly linked over the summer, and now Newcastle have reportedly entered the fray.
Manchester United look unlikely to land Barcelona's Frenkie De Jong, but they're still interested in the Dutchman.
And a big, big potential story has popped up overnight: could Neymar be on his way to Chelsea?
All that and more to come...
"Get in loser, we're going shopping."
Neymar to Chelsea?
Yes, we teased it earlier, and here's what you need to know about a Neymar move to Chelsea:
"According to the Daily Mail, PSG have offered Chelsea the chance to sign Neymar in a sensational late deal... However, The Times claims that PSG have changed their mind and now want to keep hold of the 30-year-old, who is under contract at the Parc des Princes until 2027."
Apparently, the move would be to facilitate PSG's Financial Fair Play commitments. Perhaps they decided they didn't care about that after all? Having come out of nowhere in the last few hours, it's one to keep an eye on, at least.
Chelsea have been splashing the cash, though, and look in no signs of stopping. They finally landed Leicester's Wesley Fofana yesterday in a £70m deal and appear hellbent on landing another attacker before the window closes.
They've been linked with – deep breath, now – PSG's Neymar, Barcelona’s former Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha, AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Arsen Zakharyan of Dynamo Moscow.
"Haven't Chelsea had a lot of high-profile forwards in recent seasons?" FFT hears you ask. "What happened to them?"
Well, dear exposition enabler, FourFourTwo is glad you asked. It took Romelu Lukaku just two minutes (count them: one, two) to get off the mark on his return for Inter on the first day of the season, while Timo Werner nabbed three goals (count them: one, two, three) on his return for RB Leipzig at the weekend.
Timo Werner scored a hat-trick and assisted one in RB Leizpig's 8-0 win over Teutonia Ottensen! Chelsea fans, look away now! 😬 pic.twitter.com/12OgS4S9HcAugust 31, 2022
Newcastle in for Tielemans
Leicester are bottom of the Premier League, they haven't won a game, and they have done exactly naff-all in the transfer window.
Yesterday, they finally lost Wesley Fofana to Chelsea for £70m, and speculation is ramping up around Youri Tielemans, who is in the final year of his contract.
Arsenal have long been linked with a move, there have been whispers about him being on Liverpool's radar, and now Newcastle are purportedly interested, amid reports around a "mystery club" – the type of vague story that really gets FourFourTwo going. A mystery club, you say? Boca Juniors? Maccabi Haifa? A baseball bat covered in question marks? The possibilities are endless!
It's not just Tielemans Arsenal could lose out on. With Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny suffering injuries in quick succession, the Gunners are set to re-enter the market for a midfielder, and have been eyeing up Brazilian midfielder Danilo.
But it sounds like an initial offer of £20m won't be enough for Palmeiras – a position that may scupper the deal.
Let's check in on some done transfers, shall we? Last night Alexander Isak made an immediate impression on his Newcastle debut, putting the moneybag Magpies ahead at Anfield with a coolly taken goal.
ISAK! ⚽️Newcastle's record signing has just bagged on his debut to send the travelling Geordies wild at Anfield! ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/9Dr9ZKTadPAugust 31, 2022
Liverpool went on to win with a late goal from Fabio Carvalho, but seeing Isak slot in so well will certainly have raised hopes in the north east of a good season to come.
This Erling Haaland lad is pretty good, eh? 😂🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/IYAK5T4pleAugust 31, 2022
Another fella did alright last night too: Erling Haaland scored his second hat-trick in two games in Manchester City's 6-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest.
After five games, that makes him the fastest player to two Premier League hat-tricks, and the player with the most goals in his first five Premier League games (nine, seriously).
Want to know a bit more about him? FourFourTwo has a world exclusive interview with Haaland in our latest issue, which you can buy with free delivery here.
Sergino Dest is off to AC Milan, despite links to Manchester United, according to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano.
Here we go, and all that.
Sergiño Dest to AC Milan, here we go and confirmed! Full agreement, loan with buy option around €20m not mandatory. Dest will sign until June 2027, one year loan plus potential four year deal. 🚨🔴⚫️ #ACMilanDest will fly to Milano on Wednesday morning to sign contracts. pic.twitter.com/WA8woDWEg2August 31, 2022
Do Liverpool have a problem in the transfer market?
No, no, hear us out a moment. Even Jurgen Klopp has recently admitted that he "would be ready to risk a bit more" to secure new signings.
While the careful, considered approach has worked wonders for the Reds in the last few years, there's always room for improvement. And in some areas of the pitch, Liverpool are lacking players in their prime, as This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson explains today:
"'We have three very young midfielders,' said Klopp this week, naming Elliott, Bajcetic and Clark.
"'Then we have in the best football age – 25, 26,' he added – and this is where Liverpool have no midfielders in this range. Of their nine midfielders, Curtis Jones is 21 and the next is Fabinho at 28. That’s a large gap in the range that would be considered in their prime.
"'We will have an eye on that, definitely,' says Klopp. 'I understand all these kinds of things.'
"You will no doubt hear the word transition used a lot about Liverpool this season and it’s certainly a transition period as Klopp balances the move from a team and squad that changed very little in the preceding five years, to a new one built for the future.
"Liverpool have acquired some very high potential young players, and in the likes of Elliott, Carvalho, Ibrahima Konate, Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, the next evolution of the squad is clear.
"But what’s missing is those players already in their prime years, especially in midfield."
Manchester United sign Antony in £82m deal
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony in their first piece of transfer deadline day business.
The forward played under now-United boss Erik Ten Hag in Amsterdam, scoring 24 goals and making 22 assists in 82 appearances.
Reacting to the transfer, Antony said: "This is an incredible moment in my career to join one of the most iconic clubs in the world.
"I'm thankful to everyone who has believed in me, especially my family, and all my coaches and team-mates, because I could not have got here without them.
"Playing under Erik ten Hag at Ajax was perfect for me and my development. His style of football and coaching brings out the best in me, and I am excited by what he has told me about his plans and ambitions in Manchester."
Manchester City sign Manuel Akanji for £17m
City have completed another bit of business, landing Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund.
The Swiss centre-back is 27, has signed on a five-year contract, and it's believed the deal is worth around £17m to Dortmund.
Akanji said: "I am delighted to be here and can't wait to get started. City have been one of the best teams in Europe over the last few seasons.
"They are brilliant to watch, play an exciting brand of football and compete for trophies year in, year out, so coming here feels like the perfect next step in my career.
"Pep Guardiola is an exceptional manager and this is an exceptional squad of players, so this is an exciting opportunity for me.
"I am really looking forward to testing myself in the Premier League and I will do everything I can to help this club be successful."
Now that Antony business is out of the way, could United make another attempt to land Frenkie De Jong?
It's the long-running transfer saga that's kept us on the edge of our sleep – er, sorry, seats – all summer.
While it looked likely that January would see the next twist in this tale, reports this morning suggest Old Trafford bigwigs are ready to give it one last heave before the transfer window shuts tonight.
We could yet see some business from Liverpool today, with reports coming in that the Reds have agreed a deal with Juventus to bring in Arthur Melo on loan.
The 26-year-old fits neatly into a gap that Liverpool have yet to fill – namely, midfielders in their mid-20s, as Matt Ladson pointed out for FourFourTwo this morning.
Still holding out on your side doing some business today? Here's where we think every Premier League side should be looking to strengthen on transfer deadline day.
Are poor Ajax going to have any players yet? Edson Alvarez is the latest player linked with a move away, as Chelsea continue to throw money around as though they were owned by a Russian oligarch.
Those Aubameyang to Stamford Bridge rumours won't go away either...
In fact, FourFourTwo had even heard that Chelsea were ready to splash out £77m on Josko Gvardiol, who has instead signed a new contract with RB Leipzig.
It was probably the opportunity to play with Timo Werner that swung him. Sorry, Chels.
✍️ #JOŠKO2027Joško Gvardiol has signed a one-year contract extension until 2027! 📋🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig pic.twitter.com/5HPsVNOXUDSeptember 1, 2022
Danny Rose has left Watford by mutual consent. He can now join a new team for free – but there's no deadline for that, so don't necessarily think we'll hear an update on his next move today.
Watford FC and Danny Rose have agreed a mutual cancellation of the defender's contract with both parties in agreement that their futures will head in different directions. We thank Danny for his service and wish him well for his next opportunity.September 1, 2022
Elsewhere in the Championship, tongues are wagging over the fate of Blackburn's Ben Brereton Diaz.
Fulham are the latest club to be linked with a move for the unlikely Chilean superstar, after West Ham, Leeds, Tottenham, Sevilla, Nice and Salernitana. It's believed the Cottagers put a bid in, but it's been rejected by Rovers, who want somewhere north of £17m for the forward.
He's doing his part to keep interest up, slotting away Blackburn's winning goal against Blackpool last night:
Just listen to that reaction! 🔊Ben Brereton Díaz gives Blackburn the lead with a clinical finish 💥 pic.twitter.com/eXwM1DA1QHAugust 31, 2022
Steven Gerrard is not willing to let Douglas Luiz leave Villa Park today, according to the BBC's Phil McNulty.
The Brazilian has been consistently linked with Arsenal, and we'd expect to see the Gunners prodding Villa's fortitude as the day goes on – especially with reports that they are pursuing Wolves' Leander Dendoncker. That move sounds likely to go ahead.
Aston Villa have no intention of selling Douglas Luiz.September 1, 2022
If we could be so bold as to quote ourselves from three minutes ago: "That move [Leander Dendoncker to Aston Villa] sounds likely to go ahead."
Leander Dendoncker to Aston Villa, done deal and here we go. £13m fee agreed, medical in the afternoon. First call @SamiMokbel81_DM. 🚨🔴 #AVFC #DeadlineDayPersonal terms are now agreed too. pic.twitter.com/vNLi2QZHxJSeptember 1, 2022
Leicester sign Wout Faes for £15m
The Reims defender is, if you can believe it, Leicester's first signing of the transfer window, with just under 11 hours left before it closes.
The 24-year-old Belgian has signed a five-year contract and will fill the vacant spot left by Fofana's move to Chelsea.
Our new man! 🦊#WelcomeWout pic.twitter.com/690wwZawjFSeptember 1, 2022
Leeds have agreed a fee of £10m for Marseille striker Bamba Dieng, who will now fly over to complete a medical and the rest of it. We expect to see that all confirmed on Leeds' social media channels by the end of the day.
Aubameyang to Chelsea is finally happening, it seems: Fabrizio Romano reporting it will be €14m PLUS Marcos Alonso to secure his services.
From Barça's point of view, that sounds pretty decent going for a player they picked up for free seven months ago.
🚨 Chelsea and Barcelona have now reached an agreement in principle for Pierre Aubameyang! €14m fee plus Marcos Alonso to Barça included — now finalizing details. 🔵 #CFCAubameyang is expected to fly to London in the upcoming hours, once details are resolved. pic.twitter.com/ehCYYpfcgFSeptember 1, 2022
Nottingham Forest sign Willy Boly
Nottingham Forest have already signed 18 – yes, EIGHTEEN – players in this window, and they've just confirmed number 19.
Wolves defender Willy Boly joins Forest on a five-year deal, adding to the Trigger's Broom experiment going on at the City Ground.
#BolyIsARed 🔴 pic.twitter.com/R8wCWWLDCCSeptember 1, 2022
Dan James appears to be on the move again. The former Manchester United winger only joined Leeds last year but appears to be on the verge of joining Premier League new boys Fulham. Spurs had been rumoured to be keen but west (rather than north) London is looking the likelier destination.
It's not quite "Here we go!" level yet, but watch this space...
Excl: Fulham are closing on Daniel James deal! Agreement set to be completed on loan from Leeds. Final details discussed right now. 🚨⚪️⚫️ #FulhamFC #DeadlineDayLeeds are set to sign Bamba Dieng as replacement from OM for €10m. pic.twitter.com/Ija1gSqLmESeptember 1, 2022
Nottingham Forest gaffer Steve Cooper is demanding YET MORE signings after their 19th capture of the season. That being Wily Boly from Wolves. We suspect Cooper may be supplementing his income with a side business selling name tags.
"We are certainly trying to do a few things," he's just told reporters. "None of it might come off, so we will wait and see, but we are trying that is for sure.”
Aubameyang to Chelsea is now a whisker away from completion, with Marcos Alonso going the other way as part of the deal. We'll update you as soon as we see pictures shared on social media of a camo-clad Lambo roaring up the King's Road.
🚨 Chelsea and Barcelona have now reached an agreement in principle for Pierre Aubameyang! €14m fee plus Marcos Alonso to Barça included — now finalizing details. 🔵 #CFCAubameyang is expected to fly to London in the upcoming hours, once details are resolved. pic.twitter.com/ehCYYpfcgFSeptember 1, 2022
Fulham complete loan for Laywin Kurzawa from PSG
The Frenchman has made more than 100 Ligue 1 appearances for the Parisians since joining from Monaco in 2015. He is expected to compete with USA international Antonee Robinson for the left-back spot in Marco Silva's side.
Wolves may be willing to flog Luiz to Arsenal if they land Leander Dendoncker from Wolves, according to the latest reports. FFT loves a classic domino deal across multiple teams so we'll be paying far too much attention to this one.
Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of Luiz, whom he worked with at Arsenal, and desperately needs an experienced defensive midfielder after Mohamed Elneny's injury against Fulham at the weekend.
Fulham sign Willian one a one year deal
The former Chelsea and Arsenal man had been available on a free transfer and has been training at the club's Motspur Park training ground for the past couple of weeks. Marco Silva decided to hand a contract to the Brazilian 33 year old, which will expire at the end of the season.
Chelsea sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona
Thomas Tuchel was keen to add a centre-forward to his squad before the window closed and the former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund poacher returns to the Premier League just seven months after leaving for Catalonia. The Gambian was always likely to leave the La Liga giants, following Barca's capture of Robert Lewandowski earlier in the summer, and has cost the Blues just €14m.
Bournemouth sign Jack Stephens on loan from Southampton
The defender has made more than 100 appearances for Saints but will now be tasked with helping Bournemouth avoid any further 9-0 drubbings this term.
Hector Bellerin is close to finalising his contract termination with Arsenal, after which he will sign for Barcelona as a free agent. The Spaniard came through La Masia before joining Arsenal as a nipper and was a fan favourite under Arsene Wenger. He spent last season on loan at Betis, with whom he won the Copa del Rey.
Chelsea look set to lose youngster Billy Gilmour to Graham Potter's Brighton, as per various news sources. The Scotland star has grow frustrated at a lack of playing time and, evidently, still hasn't got over that bizarre loan to Norwich.
Jan Bednarek's proposed move to West Ham is apparently off, and the Pole is instead heading to Aston Villa on loan. Poor bloke.
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has flown to France ahead of a proposed move to Lille.
Nottingham Forest are about to make signing number TWENTY of the summer, with Blackpool winger Josh Bowler set to join the Premier League new boys (with an emphasis on the last two words of that sentence).
Nottingham Forest are set to sign Blackpool winger Josh Bowler, done deal on £5/6m fee. 🚨🌳 #NFFC #DeadlineDayIt’s signing numer 20 — and it’s not over yet. pic.twitter.com/QXNELAHQ3wSeptember 1, 2022
To kill off the day's weirdest transfer rumour, FFT can now confirm that Marcelo (yep, that one) will NOT be joining Liverpool. Now back to work, all of you.
The Manchester Evening News believe it is only a matter of time before Martin Dubravka is a United player. Deal expected to be confirmed in the next few hours.
Justin Kluivert looks set to join Valencia and is undergoing a medical in Spain after his proposed move to Fulham fell through on Tuesday. The Dutchman, son of former superstar Patrick, was unable to attain a work permit in the UK after failing to make any appearances for Roma this season.
Liverpool should complete a season-long loan of Arthur Melo from Juventus before the end of the day. The midfielder should add hustle and experience to an otherwise thin midfield. This one has a Football Manager 2018 vibe to it, doesn't it?
Frenkie de Jong will still be joining Man United this summer, despite the failed attempts, according to reports.
According to the Express(opens in new tab), United have not lost hope on De Jong even in the final hours of the window – and with Ten Hag quite this keen to sign the player, it may be a deal that gets done later.
Youri Tielemans is staying at Leicester after all, it seems. That brings to an end one of the most pointless transfer sagas of the summer, with absolutely nobody benefiting from the outcome. You can't help but think Arsenal have dropped the ball here...
#UPDATE🏴🔵🇧🇪 Youri #Tielemans stay at #LeicesterCity ! The player wants to perform in #PremierLeague & in #Qatar2022 in order to open him more possibilities in January as La 🇪🇸#LIGA that couldn’t face with #LCFC requests this summer.🔴 #ArsenalFC never made the bid expected. https://t.co/JrSeWQ7QSRSeptember 1, 2022
It looks like number 21 is on his way to Forest this summer, with French defender Loic Bade is reportedly set to join from Rennes. Will they stop there? You wouldn't bet on it.
Nottingham Forest are set to sign Loïc Badé on loan with buy option from Rennes. Buy option clause will be worth £12m. 🚨🌳 #DeadlineDay #NFFC pic.twitter.com/26IEUotldtSeptember 1, 2022
Are Chelsea heading back to Barcelona with another proposal?
The Blues have apparently enquired about Memphis Depay. The Dutchman joined on a free transfer last summer and is now behind the likes of Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele and Robert Lewandowski in the pecking order.
Peterborough star Ronnie Edwards is apparently a target for Crystal Palace. Edwards is a 19-year-old centre-back, comfortable on both feet and could well be one for the future – a good signing if the Eagles can get it over the line.
Still no word on Conor Gallagher, though…
Crystal Palace have submitted 2nd bid for Ronnie Edwards. £4m + £4m in add ons. Discussions ongoing between the two clubs. 🚨🔵 #CPFC #DeadlineDaySeptember 1, 2022
Amanda Holden is currently in the top 30 trending topics on Twitter. We can only assume that Nottingham Forest are up to their tricks again. More as we get it.
Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge could be leaving Bramall Lane. Club Brugge are apparently close to agreeing a fee.
The Norwegian is the Blades' record signing.
Another year, another summer in which Milan Skrinriar doesn't move.
The aptly-named Inter defender was briefly linked with Tottenham but is staying put. Again. Until next time, Milan…
Inter insist their market can now be considered closed. No incomings, no outgoings. Milan Škriniar expected to stay as Inter always stated including yesterday, so. 🚨🔵 #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/YPld8pClSpSeptember 1, 2022
Chelsea? Tick. Arsenal? Tick. Fulham? You can tick that too, now!
Willian is back in the Premier League with Fulham. Seemingly no one told the transfer team that unattached players don't have to be completed on deadline day, though.
Olá, Willian! 🇧🇷#WillcomeToSW6 📍 | #FFC pic.twitter.com/723o1GwOAeSeptember 1, 2022
The Douglas Luiz saga is still at the same stage it was a few hours ago. All dependent on the agreement between the clubs…
Douglas Luiz pushing for this Arsenal move, but no breakthrough in talks yet between clubs. Villa's stance since start of the day has been no deal. Interesting to see if the player's desire changes that. Six hours left.September 1, 2022
Is Antony doing this on the Manchester United Twitter showboating? Or is he in fact being disrespectful to the likes of Fabrizio Romano?
3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣ on repeat 🌀@Antony00™️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/gFWFTJHVd0September 1, 2022
Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car is having a medical at Southampton right now.
The Saints have already added talented 20-year-old Armel Bella-Kotchap this summer and are letting Jack Stephens and Jan Bednarek leave on Deadline Day.
Chelsea's Sterling has moved to Stoke in a bid to get more minutes.
Dujon Sterling, that is. Who do you think we meant?
Aston Villa are on the brink of adding Leander Dendoncker to their squad…
…so could Arsenal actually bring in Douglas Luiz after all?
Martin Dubravka to United is official, now.
The United goalkeepers' union: ➕1️⃣Welcome to the club, @HecoDubravka! 👐#MUFCSeptember 1, 2022
Ethan Ampadu is out on loan again. Does he have a future at the club, Chelsea fans?
Official, completed. Ethan Ampadu joins Spezia on loan from Chelsea, no buy option clause. 🚨🔵 #CFC #DeadlineDaySeptember 1, 2022
James Garner is also getting his move. The midfielder has got his Great Escape out of United (sorry), joining Everton.
Julian Draxler has gone to Benfica on loan. The German has spent years at PSG now in the pecking order behind Neymar and Mbappe, so now he's swapping Paris for Lisbon. Alright for some, isn't it?
✍️ Bem-vindo, Draxler! 🇩🇪 🦅 Welcome!#EuAmoOBenfica || #Draxler pic.twitter.com/Y2ag4QBRCbSeptember 1, 2022
Is this the deal of the day? Brighton look to be close to signing Billy Gilmour for relative peanuts…
Brighton will pay a transfer fee of around 8 or 9 million pounds to Chelsea for Billy Gilmour https://t.co/olaCVjKnHRSeptember 1, 2022
Another possible late deal for Chelsea – Denis Zakaria is being touted for a loan from Juventus…
Zakaria only joined from Borussia Monchengladbach in January.
Are Arsenal just trying to become 100% Brazilian with the prospective signing of Douglas Luiz?
Douglas Luiz to Edu last night pic.twitter.com/wASkyvFvu0September 1, 2022
Well this one came out of nowhere…
Zakaria is the second option behind Ibrahim Sangare, whose move was mooted today.
Exclusive: Chelsea are on the verge of reaching an agreement with Juve for Denis Zakaria! Loan with buy option. 🚨🔵 #CFCNegotiations are progressing very well.September 1, 2022
Drama with Marseille striker Bamba Dieng. He's apparently waiting on a private jet, deciding whether to sign for Leeds or Nice. Oh, how the 1% live, eh?
Ben Brereton Diaz still hasn't agreed a move to Fulham, West Ham or whoever else has been interested.
FFT's Conor Pope spoke to the Chilean superstar for a long interview about his frankly ridiculous rise…
Maxime Lacroix to Southampton has gone quiet. The Saints wanted the defender earlier on today but we've not heard too much about it.
Lacroix's employers, Wolfsburg have been working on getting wonderkid Aster Vranckx off to AC Milan on loan. That seems to have happened now, so maybe Lacroix is next on the agenda?
✍️ Vranckx has signed his contract, the player just left Casa Milan.pic.twitter.com/n1uwEq1sBwSeptember 1, 2022
Arthur Melo is heading for Liverpool – it's happening, Reds.
#Arthur lascia Torino e vola in direzione #Liverpool: a pomeriggio le visite mediche con i Reds // Arthur is leaving for Liverpool. He'll undergo a medical with the Reds this afternoon ✈️🇬🇧 @Goalitalia @Goal pic.twitter.com/6TNQiHwfugSeptember 1, 2022
Martin Braithwaite's transfer to Barcelona was one of the most controversial of all time. Now, the Dane is leaving Camp Nou with his contract terminated.
Braithwaite was playing for relegation-threatened Leganes in February 2020 when Barça suffered an injury crisis. The Catalan giants sought special dispensation from La Liga to sign a new striker and got permission to make an emergency buy. They signed Braithwaite – but Leganes were not allowed to sign a replacement.
Leganes even sold another striker that January on the understanding that they'd have Braithwaite for the rest of the season. COVID-19 then interrupted the campaign, Luis Suarez came back from injury and Leganes were relegated. They're now bottom of the second tier.
Agreement to terminate Martin Braithwaite's contract with FC BarcelonaSeptember 1, 2022
Nottingham Forest are looking to make another signing. No, really. Seriously. Yes.
Exclusive: Nottingham Forest are set to sign Michy Batshuayi! Deal almost done with Chelsea. 🚨🚨🌳 #NFFC #CFC #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/6kqxAUjfKRSeptember 1, 2022
Bamba Dieng is now heading to Nice, according to Sky Sports News. That's a massive blow to Leeds United.
Youri Tielemans starts for Leicester City against Manchester United. Guessing that he's definitely not going then…
Idrissa Gana Gueye is back with Everton. Happy, Toffees fans?
💚💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/Hf1WTo6O24September 1, 2022
They'd made big moves in this window – but won't be adding a final one. Nabil Fekir is staying put.
Been told that Nabil Fekir is NOT joining Barcelona. No negotiations ongoing with Betis, as things stand. 🚨❌ #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/pvJOLTCgxWSeptember 1, 2022
Bournemouth… doing business with Southampton?
The Cherries have reportedly enquired about Nathan Redmond.
Football fans are at it again – trying to find out where Douglas Luiz is located from social media snippets…
Black chauffeur van outside Douglas Luiz house #avfc #astonvilla @AVFCOfficial pic.twitter.com/PpnoI8I1JVSeptember 1, 2022
It's been a different kind of window for PSG fans – they've just signed Carlos Soler, now.
✍️🔴🔵 Welcome @Carlos10Soler! #WelcomeCarlos pic.twitter.com/by8XWvVjvpSeptember 1, 2022
Here's the Leeds owner asking fans to welcome Bamba Dieng…
Agreed. Let s welcome Bamba Dieng and we will continue to work on Gapko. Now it s time to focus on the pitch and support our new project and the great job Jesse and the staff are doing 💪💛💙September 1, 2022
…and here he is saying that they "screwed up". Refreshing honesty from an owner, let's face it.
It s all good Ollie :-) . Part of the madness of deadline day. We have been screwed up , it happens even to the best ones. We have done a great market, planned and executed our targets at very early stage. Keep going 💪September 1, 2022
The top spenders of the window…
Chelsea: £240m
Manchester United: £214m
West Ham United: £163m
Tottenham Hotspur: £152m
Nottingham Forest £143m
There's still time, however, for Forest to splash £100m and leapfrog the Blues.
Leander Dendoncker has been announced by Villa.
Leander Dendoncker is a Villan. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/4GzYPMy2JHSeptember 1, 2022
Leicester City have just kicked off against Manchester United, by the way. Remember actual football and not just buying players?
Leicester owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has explained the club's quiet summer in the programme for tonight's fixture against United.
“Sometimes that commitment means making difficult, short-term decisions that protect the club’s long-term interests, such as our approach to this summer’s transfer window,” Top said.
“This summer, we couldn’t risk unbalancing that equation further.”
No Lacroix for Southampton today – but good news, as Duje Caleta Car from Olympique Marseille is set to join.
Southampton are now set to sign Duje Caleta Car from Olympique Marseille, here we go! Been told it’s gonna be permanent move, no loan. 🚨⚪️🔴 #SaintsFC #DeadlineDayDeal collapsed for Lacroix as there is no agreement with Wolfsburg. pic.twitter.com/s2qxW6OyOvSeptember 1, 2022
Everton are apparently tabling a late bid for Ben Brereton Diaz. Watch this space…
Brighton have sold Neal Maupay recently – but aren't desperate for numbers up front.
The Seagulls have cancelled the contract of striker Florin Andone by mutual consent.
Sergino Dest is in Italy ahead of a loan move to AC Milan.
The American was odds on to sign for United today.
✅ USMNT international Sergino Dest has arrived in Milan ahead of his loan move. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/qT1Tlt2mcvSeptember 1, 2022
If you value your privacy, never get linked to Arsenal. Gooners on Twitter are still tracking Douglas Luiz.
✌🏾 https://t.co/1Qo00oOBUe pic.twitter.com/KNJFQ64DwpSeptember 1, 2022
Leicester City's only signing of the summer is Wout Faes.
The Foxes tried for Sassuolo attacker Jeremie Boga today. That didn't come off, unfortunately.
We’ve signed Wout Faes on a five-year contract from Reims! ✍️#WelcomeWoutSeptember 1, 2022
You wouldn't put it past them would you?
Breaking: Manchester United have put in a late bid for Wesley Sneijder.September 1, 2022
Sancho has put United 1-0 up away at Leicester, by the way.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in London – here he is conducting an interview with Sky Sports News. We get the feeling his people would rather he didn't.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arriving for his medical with Chelsea 🎥pic.twitter.com/wz4ja0TlIvSeptember 1, 2022
Fabrizio Romano on Twitch: "There's something BIG cooking."
Our bet? A Nottingham Forest welcome party with Steve Cooper by the BBQ.
The Telegraph are reporting that Arsenal's pursuit of Douglas Luiz has ended. The Gunners refuse to go any higher than £23 million apparently.
Leyton Orient have reminded us of this absolute gem. Thanks, lads.
Same energy I know, but we're almost there pic.twitter.com/SOLo06EhCdSeptember 1, 2022
Burnley have been the kings of the signing announcement this summer – here's what we expect to be their last. Another great effort.
It all comes down to this... pic.twitter.com/JLPirKfHu3September 1, 2022
Arthur has thanked Juventus. This is a badly-kept secret, isn't it?
Grazie mille @juventusfc! pic.twitter.com/PxzgFIHyZNSeptember 1, 2022
Half-time at the King Power Stadium. Manchester United are a goal up against a weary Leicester side.
Southampton have signed Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal on loan. As part of the deal, it's been reportedly that Maitland-Niles will extend his Gunners contract to protect his value.
Welcome to #SaintsFC, @MaitlandNiles 😇September 1, 2022
Wolves have signed Metz midfielder Boubacar Traore on a season-long loan with an £9m option to buy at the end.
Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz is staying at Ewood Park until January at least. The Chile international is a free agent next summer.
According to reports, Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Steven Alzate is going to West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan.
Another late move that's not got time to come to fruition: Fulham wanted Arsenal full-back Cedric Soares but were rebuffed by the Gunners.
French striker Amine Gouiri has left Nice for Rennes. He spent two years with Nice after moving from Lyon and is still very highly rated, often linked to Premier League sides.
L’heure de vous dire au revoir …Ce n’est pas de cette façon que j’imaginais la fin de mon aventure ici mais après 2 ans à porter le maillot rouge et noir, il est temps pour moi de vous dire au revoir. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/Fj1zM8utOjSeptember 1, 2022
Nottingham Forest are now in talks over another signing. What's going on, exactly?
Nottingham Forest have agreed on deal to sign Serge Aurier as free agent — it depends on visa and then work permit. 🚨🌳 #DeadlineDay #NFFC pic.twitter.com/tDqy1vREDqSeptember 1, 2022
Contrary to reports earlier, Sander Berge is staying with Sheffield United. The move to Brugge has collapsed.
Conflicting reports as to whether Douglas Luiz really will join Arsenal after all. Arsenal had a £20m bid rejected before a second for £23m was also batted away. While sources on social media have claimed that the Gunners are bracing themselves to settle with the squad they have, others claim that there has been a third offer worth £25m.
The Gunners have since let two midfielders leave on loan in Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Miguel Azeez.
Here's another Southampton signing from the Manchester City academy. We've heard his brother Fandab is also useful.
Sam Edozie has joined Southampton on a permanent deal.Best of luck, Sam! 💙 pic.twitter.com/K0K4OoLtPZSeptember 1, 2022
It couldn't happen… could it?
Moises Caicedo has casually decided to follow the Liverpool squad and Arthur on Instagram with a couple of hours to go in the transfer window.September 1, 2022
It's finished in the East Midlands. Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United.
The third bid for Douglas Luiz from Arsenal has been rejected, now.
Peterborough and Crystal Palace haven't come to an agreement over Ronnie Edwards, either. That one will reportedly pick up again in January.
An hour to go in the transfer market…
Peter Crouch reminding us of happy memories.
I love deadline day but I miss Harry and I miss Nico. BadSeptember 1, 2022
We wonder who on Earth this could be…
👀 pic.twitter.com/nh7Wvva3DfSeptember 1, 2022
Arthur has signed for Liverpool. We expect he can learn to work and play and get along with each other.
We’re delighted to confirm the signing of @arthurhromelo on loan from Juventus for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, subject to international clearance 🙌🔴September 1, 2022
Another superb signing video, this one courtesy of Shrewsbury Town.
The Shropshire side are on a roll following their Eminem parody.
🚨 SALOP SIGNING TIME 🚨How's that for a slice of fried gold? 😍🔷🔶 | #Salop pic.twitter.com/7FF29uehAeSeptember 1, 2022
It's worth bearing in mind that there are now just 13 Premier League games for every club until the transfer window reopens.
Forest, we're looking at you.
Chelsea starlet Harvey Vale has signed a new three-year contract and joined Championship side Hull City on loan for the season.
Vale captained England to victory at the Under-19 European Championship this summer alongside recent Blues recruit Carney Chukwuemeka among others.
"With the greatest respect, we have not had the help in the transfer market that this team has needed."
Brendan Rodgers taking the Scott Parker approach after the United game with his comments. Will this come back to bite the Leicester boss?
Arsenal apparently refusing to give up on Douglas Luiz. They have less than 40 minutes to find a solution.
Aston Villa have rejected one more proposal from Arsenal for Douglas Luiz. Arsenal have still not left the negotiations — but it looks really complicated with Aston Villa. 🚨 #AFCSeptember 1, 2022
Karma has come to bite Bamba Dieng in the bottom. Reports from France say he's failed his medical with Nice, having walked out of a deal with Leeds in the 11th hour to pursue a move with the Ligue 1 outfit.
Everton have signed James Garner for £15m from Manchester United. That's Garner and Gana for the Toffees this summer, then.
A big move for Birmingham: Josh Maja is moving to St. Andrews by the looks of it.
Birmingham City are set to complete an important signing: official bid now submitted for Josh Maja, talent from Bordeaux with five year deal agreed. 🚨🔵 #BCFCMaja will fly to England tonight in order to complete medical tests as first thing in the morning. pic.twitter.com/tQWZE8uNOZAugust 31, 2022
"If there’s a good opportunity, we have to strike," Erlk ten Hag tells BT Sport. United have 20 minutes to pounce on an opportunity…
10 minutes until the window closes.
Arthur Melo's Liverpool deal comes with a €37.5m option to buy, by the way.
Fulham have completed the signing of Carlos Vinicius from Benfica. Vinicius was on loan at Tottenham two seasons ago.
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has moved to Lille on loan for the season.
It's past 11pm. The transfer window is now closed.
Nottingham Forest are no longer signing Batshuayi. Wonder if they'll have enough cover across the squad without him…
La Liga have announced Barcelona's signing for them. Barça have brought in Arsenal's Hector Bellerin and Chelsea's Marcos Alonso.
⚠ BREAKING NEWS!💙❤ ¡@HectorBellerin, nuevo jugador del @FCBarcelona_es!#LaLigaSantander#LaLigaTransfers pic.twitter.com/f9gS0oqLoySeptember 1, 2022
Duje Caleta-Car is announced by Southampton. They choose to ignore the obvious "Dude where's my car" pun. Shame.
Duje Ćaleta-Car is a SAINT! 😇 pic.twitter.com/4iHpE73vrwSeptember 1, 2022
Jan Bednarek has gone to Villa on loan.
Aston Villa is pleased to announce the signing of Jan Bednarek on a season-long loan from Southampton. ✅September 1, 2022
Leeds have found a forward after all. It looks like Wilfried Gnonto is on his way to Elland Road.
Leeds are set to sign Willy Gnonto from FC Zurich! Deal almost done, just waiting for work permit then it will be the final signing. Here we go! 🚨🚨⚪️ #LUFCItalian talent has agreed personal terms with Leeds. pic.twitter.com/yfOwykj3CWSeptember 1, 2022
Nottingham Forest found time for more deals today. What an extraordinary window for the Tricky Trees.
Nottingham Forest update: Aurier and Bade deals are signed and will be announced soon, done. 🚨🔴🌳 #NFFC #DeadlineDayMichy Batshuayi deal collapsed as documents were not sent in time.September 1, 2022
Dan James has been announced at Fulham.
Deadline Day Dan.#DANGERMAN ⚠️ | #FFC pic.twitter.com/fkzN1s7vb0September 1, 2022
We'll leave things there. Thanks for joining us today – until January…