Julian Alvarez has finally decided to remain at Atlético Madrid until at least the January transfer window, effectively ending a protracted summer saga. Despite heavy interest from Arsenal and a strong personal desire to join Barcelona, the Argentine forward will continue to ply his trade under Diego Simeone for now.
Manchester City are set to offload forgotten youngsters Juma Bah and Claudio Echeverri on transfer deadline day as Enzo Maresca continues his ruthless squad overhaul. The prospective departures follow Jack Grealish's loan switch to Everton, with the Blues trimming their fringe options while pursuing high-profile swoops in the final hours of the window.
Sunderland have sensationally hijacked Arsenal's pursuit of Malick Fofana, agreeing a £30 million deadline-day deal with Lyon. The highly-rated Belgium international had previously held direct talks with Mikel Arteta regarding a move to north London. However, the Gunners ultimately opted against the transfer, allowing the Black Cats to swoop in and seal a massive coup.
Following Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios, Manuel Angel is already the third player in this transfer window to follow coach Alvaro Arbeloa from Madrid to London.
Harvey Elliott is on the verge of completing a season-long loan move from Liverpool to Valencia after arriving in Spain to finalise the paperwork. The 23-year-old winger has found opportunities limited at Anfield recently and is seeking a fresh start in La Liga under the guidance of the Spanish side's management.
RB Leipzig have confirmed the permanent signing of Marc Guiu from Chelsea as the Bundesliga side continues its tradition of recruiting the finest young talents in European football. The 20-year-old striker arrives in Germany following a turbulent period at Stamford Bridge, where he struggled to maintain a regular place in a congested first-team squad.
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke believes Arsenal would run away with the Premier League title if they secure a late transfer deal for Victor Osimhen. Mikel Arteta's defending champions have started the season strongly, but Yorke insists adding the Galatasaray striker would take them to another level.
A lot could still happen at Chelsea in the transfer market on deadline day. A €60 million man is set to arrive, while a striker is heading to Leipzig and Enzo Fernandez is on the verge of a mega transfer. But what will happen to Jamie Gittens?
Manchester United remain interested in Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall ahead of the transfer deadline despite strong resistance from the Tyneside club. Old Trafford hierarchy admire the England international, but the Magpies are demanding an enormous fee to sanction any late departure.
AS Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has firmly dismissed recent speculation linking midfielder Manu Kone with a high-profile transfer to Chelsea. The Italian tactician insists the ongoing rumours are purely a media creation, confirming the club has received no formal approaches and the owners are unwilling to sell.
Sporting director Christoph Freund speaks on deadline day about possible transfers at Bayern Munich and reports on an unusual measure involving Sacha Boey, for whom a club from England is now said to have made an approach.
