The clock is ticking on transfer deadline day and plenty of deals are still left to be completed. Liverpool are hoping to avoid a snag in Ryan Gravenberch’s arrival after Bayern Munich’s move for Joao Palhinha collapsed, whereas Arsenal have been linked with a late swoop for Joao Cancelo.
The Gunners are said to want a new defender, with Eric Garcia or Alexander Bah reported targets, but time is not on their side. Chelsea, meanwhile, have signed Cole Palmer and are fielding late interest in Ian Maatsen and Conor Gallagher. Spurs want to sign the England midfielder as well as Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United have landed Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham, where a big clearout is underway with Japhet Tanganga also off and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg available. There will be plenty of twists and turns before the fun ends at 11pm BST so follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live on deadline day below!
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Carragher questions Gravenberch deal
Liverpool are expected to announce the signing of Ryan Gravenberch later this evening, but Jamie Carragher is not convinced he will be the answer to their defensive midfield issues.
“It’s interesting where he is going to fit in because I don’t think he’s necessarily this defensive midfield player that I think Liverpool still need, even though they have brought a player in from Germany,” Carragher said.
“I think he’s more of a No 8, he’s box-to-box, he gets forward – and I think that’s why Bayern got rid of him, because Thomas Tuchel didn’t want to play him in that position.
“He’s a player Jurgen Klopp and the club wanted 12-18 months ago and I’m interested to see where he fits in and if Klopp thinks he’s going to be that defensive midfield player.”
Time up for Italian clubs!
The Italian transfer window has now shut.
That means Mason Greenwood will not be making a move to Serie A, despite Lazio’s attempts to sign him this evening.
Di Marzio reports that they were still pushing for the Manchester United forward into the final minutes of the window, but ran out of time.
Lokonga to make Luton move
Albert Sambi Lokonga has now agreed his season-long loan move to Luton.
The Mail report that the Arsenal midfielder has now completed the switch to the newly-promoted side, with Lokonga not in Mikel Arteta’s plans in north London.
The Belgian spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace, but was unable to make an impression.
PSG unhappy with Ekitike
PSG are reportedly angry with Hugo Ekitike, who they claim is trying to move to Crystal Palace behind their back.
The Eagles have made a loan offer for the striker, with a £26m option to buy next summer, though PSG preferred to sell him to Eintracht Frankfurt as they try and sign Randal Kolo Muani.
According to The Telegraph, PSG have not given Ekitike permission to speak to Palace and feel the forward’s agent has been trying to agree a deal without them. Palace want a loan, but PSG prefer a permanent sale.
Wanted: Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike
/ AFP via Getty ImagesDier expected to stay at Spurs
Some more Tottenham news for you.
Eric Dier is set to stay at the club, with The Athletic reporting that he is now likely to leave on a free transfer next summer.
The centre-back was mentioned in talks with Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, linked with Spurs’ interest in Brennan Johnson and Lloyd Kelly, but Dier wants a move abroad in 12 months’ time.
Hojbjerg and Gallagher doubts grow…
Doubts are beginning to grow about Tottenham’s interest in Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s potential move to Fulham or Atletico Madrid is looking less and less likely too, as the player has been unable to agree terms with either club.
Of course, all three players were in a transfer chain with Joao Palhinha who saw a £60million transfer to Bayern Munich collapse despite him flying to Germany to complete a medical.
Gallagher isn’t pushing for a move but Chelsea could be tempted to cash in at the right price.
Trevoh Chalobah is also very likely to stay at Chelsea after his loan move to Munich collapsed.
Carragher: Why have Al-Ittihad left it so long for Salah?
Jamie Carragher has questioned Al-Ittihad taking so long to make their move for Mohamed Salah, believing they have left themselves an impossible task on deadline day.
The Saudi side are believed to be prepared to go to £200m for Salah, but Liverpool continue to insist he is not for sale.
“For Liverpool to sell now, they’re not going to want what he’s worth,” Carragher told Sky Sports.
“They’ll want well more than that. Is he worth £150m if there’s no Saudi Arabia situation at the moment? Of course he isn’t.
“Why have they left it so late? If they wanted him so badly, why wouldn’t they make this bid six weeks ago?”
Hudson-Odoi explains Forest move
“It’s massive for me to be here and I can’t wait to get started,” Callum Hudson-Odoi told Forest’s official website after being given the No14 shirt.
“It’s a new chapter for me. I know a couple of the boys already which was a big thing for me, and I obviously know the manager well, so it’s nice to be here and see familiar faces around.
“Forest are a big club which won two massive trophies in its history and I’m really excited to play at The City Ground. I know all about the atmosphere having watched a couple of times and I can’t wait to get playing in front of the Forest fans.”
Read more on that here!
Sanchez future up in the air
PSV Eindhoven remain hopeful of signing Davinson Sanchez in the final hours of the transfer window.
Voetbal International claim that the Dutch side have booked a medical for the centre-back, so they are ready in case an agreement can be reached with Tottenham.
It’s been suggested that Spurs are holding out for a fee in the region of £12m.
Johnson undergoes Spurs medical
Brennan Johnson is close to completing his move to Tottenham.
The forward is currently at Hotspur Way, undergoing a medical as he closes in on a £47.5million transfer from Nottingham Forest.
Official confirmation of that one to come later this evening…
