Transfers

Arsenal midfielders Albert Sambi Lokonga and Fabio Vieira are in line for surprise moves to the Bundesliga with Hamburg close to wrapping up deals.

Jadon Sancho proved too expensive for Borussia Dortmund as sporting director Sebastian Kehl explained why the German side opted against signing him.

Manchester United appear to have picked Senne Lammens over Emi Martinez in the goalkeeping department, with an £18 million ($24m) transfer agreed.

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a last minute deal for PSG centre forward Randal Kolo Muani, who has become surplus to requirements at Parc des Princes.

Sunderland are set to secure the signing of Lutsharel Geertruida in a shocking transfer victory snatching the Dutch international from Marseille.

Marseille are set to sign Matt O'Riley from Brighton as a potential replacement for Adrien Rabiot.

AC Milan are backing away from a deal to sign Liverpool's Joe Gomez after the Merseyside club stalled the transfer to find his replacement.

Nicolas Jackson could yet end the summer transfer window a Bayern Munich player, even though Chelsea pulled the plug on the original loan deal.

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after the team's shocking Bundesliga collapse against ten-man Werder Bremen. Ten Hag has been dismissed after just two Bundesliga games and 62 days in charge of the German side, who were held to a 3-3 draw after blowing a two-goal lead against Bremen on Saturday.

Newcastle United look set to finish the summer transfer window with two new strikers on board as Alexander Isak prepares to join Liverpool.

Jadon Sancho is closing in on a loan move to Aston Villa, which will clear the way for Emi Martinez to complete a transfer to Manchester United.

Juventus have reportedly reached agreement for an initial loan move for RB Leipzig's Lois Openda after failing to sign Randal Kolo Muani.

Wrexham are closing in on a deal that will see them add a sixth ex-Premier League star to their ranks, with a loan for Isaa Kabore being lined up.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly set to complete a transfer to Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian goalkeeper has agreed to sign a long-term deal at Etihad Stadium, and will replace Fenerbahce-bound Ederson in Pep Guardiola's squad before Monday's transfer deadline.

Bayern Munich are chasing Atalanta's Ademola Lookman and have registered a loan bid for the Nigerian after seeing Nicolas Jackson's deal fall through.

Ederson has reportedly agreed a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, which will open the door for Gianluigi Donnarumma to complete his transfer to Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain. Fenerbahce are set to fork out around €14 million (£12m/$16m) to sign Ederson, who is leaving City after eight trophy-laden years.

Antony’s Manchester United nightmare is coming to a close, with Real Betis agreeing a €25 million (£22m/$29m) transfer for their former loan star.

Randal Kolo Muani's transfer to Juventus has been halted by Paris Saint-Germain since the offer did not please the French club.

Liverpool have finally agreed a record-breaking £125 million ($169m) transfer for wantaway Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

Marc Guiu's loan spell at Sunderland has been cut short after just three games with Chelsea recalling the youngster in light of Liam Delap's injury.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot hinted the Reds' activity in the transfer market is not over yet as they might still look to make a few more additions before the transfer window closes on Monday. Liverpool are closely linked with moves for Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi and while both deals are far from being sealed, the club will try their best to finalise at least one of them.

Newcastle United are prepared to sell striker Alexander Isak if Premier League rivals Liverpool submit an offer of £130 million on Monday.

Bayern Munich have decided to completely pull out of the deal for Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international had reached Munich earlier this week to complete a loan move to the Bavarian club, but Chelsea decided to pull the plug on the transfer after Liam Delap sustained an injury. With Bayern now ending all negotiations, the striker will return to London.

Unai Emery provided a two-word response when asked about Emi Martinez's absence from the Aston Villa squad for the encounter with Crystal Palace.

Emi Martinez has been dropped from the Aston Villa squad amid speculation linking him with Manchester United but Marc Guehi starts for Crystal Palace.

Kobbie Mainoo is determined to leave Manchester United before the summer transfer window shuts on September 1. The young midfielder, who has fallen out of favour under manager Ruben Amorim, appeared for United for the first time this season against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. He was, however, back on the bench in the club's 3-2 Premier League win over Burnley on Saturday.

Aston Villa and Manchester United could work out a swap deal involving Emi Martinez and Jadon Sancho, with Senne Lammens also in the picture.

Ex-Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is about to make a swift return to English football with Aston Villa after spending the summer without a club.

Manchester United are not giving up in their pursuit of Senne Lammens, with the club making an improved offer after initially failing to agree personal terms with the Belgian goalkeeper. With just days left in the transfer window, the Red Devils are pushing to add depth with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir struggling as Ruben Amorim continues to reshape his squad at Old Trafford.