Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City agree £14.7m deal to sign Akanji

Chelsea have made an offer for Ajax star Edson Alvarez worth €50 million, <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1935779664/chelsea-bod-van-50-miljoen-op-alvarez-overvalt-ajax" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a> reports.The Mexico international wants to make the switch to the Premier League, but Ajax do not want to let any more players leave.

Chelsea make €50m bid for Ajax star Alvarez (Telegraaf)

Chelsea are in talks to sign forward Rafael Leao from AC Milan, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chelsea-in-talks-to-sign-ac-milan-forward-rafael-le-o-h9mxc8dr3" target="_blank">The Times</a>.Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan from Dynamo Moscow is also a target for the Blues, who are looking at other targets after finding out that they will not be able to sign Neymar before the window closes.

Chelsea in Leao talks with AC Milan (The Times)

City agree deal to sign Akanji from BVB (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool have submitted a last-ditch £20 million ($23.3m) offer for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/matheusleal1/status/1564727022588420097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1564727022588420097%7Ctwgr%5E409da10b547d0f9ca5128d7b260cab0b976bb8c4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fx1vqg4%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">Matheus Leal</a>, Luiz is open to leaving Villa Park, with Atletico Madrid also reportedly interested in securing his services.

Liverpool lodge Douglas Luiz bid (Matheus Leal)

West Ham's need for another centre-back has led them right to the eleventh hour in this transfer window.Their search seems to be coming to an end. <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1565076285445050368" target="_self">David Ornstein</a> has reported they are 'close to agreement' with Southampton for Jan Bednarek. Although, it may hinge on whether they can arrange the departure of Craig Dawson.

West Ham closing in on Bednarek

Manchester City's transfer business looks set to go down to the final day of the transfer window despite looking as though it was done a few weeks ago.There have been plenty of reports that they are closing in on a deal for Manuel Akanji and Pep Guardiola was asked about that particular deal after the 6-0 win against Nottingham Forest."He is not signed yet, but we are trying," responded the Spaniard.

Guardiola provides post-match Akanji update

With just a couple of hours left of the Eredivisie transfer window, Groningen added USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi to their ranks.His move from Augsburg doesn't include an option-to-buy clause but it does provide the 19-year-old with a great chance to earn regular minutes ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.

Groningen confirm Ricardo Pepi loan

Sunderland have confirmed that highly-rated Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo has joined them on a season-long loan.He spent the second half of last season on loan at Rangers but failed to have the desired impact so will join the Black Cats with a huge point to prove.

Sunderland announce Amad Diallo loan

Valencia have been forced to act fast in sourcing a replacement for Carlos Soler who is headed to PSG.According to <a href="https://twitter.com/relevo/status/1565055785545220096" target="_self">Relevo</a>, they have agreed a loan deal with RB Leipzig for the former Barcelona midfielder and he will arrive at the club tomorrow ahead of the announcement of his signing.

Valencia close to replacing Carlos Soler with Ilaix Moriba

Hector Bellerin has turned down offers from Udinese, Sassuolo and Atalanta&nbsp;recently, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/bellerin-rechaza-tres-ofertas-esperar-14388356" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports.The Arsenal right-back has his heart set on a move to Barcelona and will accept a pay cut to join the Camp Nou side.

Bellerin rejects three clubs as he awaits Barca move

AC Milan have reached an agreement to sign Aster Vranckx from Wolfsburg.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/31-08-2022/milan-vranckx-altri-passi-avanti-si-va-la-fumata-bianca-4402122982389.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports the Italian side will pay €1 million to take him on loan and a further €12m to sign him outright next summer.

Vranckx on verge of AC Milan move

Atalanta and Josip Ilicic have parted ways, <a href="https://www.atalanta.it/news/grazie-di-tutto-josip-ilicic/" target="_blank">the club confirmed</a>.The Slovenia international's contract at the Serie A side has been terminated.

Ilicic terminates Atalanta contract

James Rodriguez says he wants to join Valencia before the transfer window comes to a close.The Colombia star says he would walk from Qatar to Spain and accept a lower salary to team up with Edinson Cavani at the Mestalla.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/james-rodriguez-i-d-take-pay-cut-to-join-cavani-at-valencia/blt60f0d5f6a82998c5" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

James Rodriguez wants to join Cavani at Valencia

Ajax are looking to sign Lucas Ocampos on loan from Sevilla after a breakdown in a permanent deal.<a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1073277826/ajax-denkt-ocampos-jaar-te-kunnen-huren" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a> reports the Dutch side are still hopeful of bringing in their preferred successor to Antony.The player flew to Amsterdam to complete a €20 million move, but Ajax decided against completing the permanent deal.

Ocampos move to Ajax breaks down

Amin Younes has returned to the Eredivisie.The German winger has opted to join Utrecht on loan for the duration of the season from Saudi Arabian side Ettifaq.

Utrecht sign ex-Ajax star Younes

Leandro Paredes has <a href="https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/leandro-paredes-joins-juventus-mercato-psg" target="_blank">joined Juventus</a> from Paris Saint-Germain.He will spend the 2022-2023 season on loan at the Turin side, who have an option to buy him outright next summer.

Paredes joins Juve from PSG

Anwar El Ghazi has joined PSV for an undisclosed fee, Aston Villa confirmed.The 27-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Eredivisie team.

El Ghazi leaves Aston Villa for PSV

Tottenham moving for Daniel James

Leeds United are keen to sign Sheffield United defender John Egan, as reported by <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1662771/Leeds-transfer-news-Sheffield-United-John-Egan-Tottenham-Dan-James" target="_blank">Express. </a>The 29-year-old has had an impressive start to the campaign in the Championship and could be a valuable addition to the Leeds squad who are currently being plagued with several injury issues including club captain Liam Cooper.

Leeds set sights on Sheffield United defender

Wolves want to sign West Ham defender Craig Dawson along with free agent Jason Denayer, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-antony-anthony-gordon-cristiano-ronaldo-and-more?postid=4381305#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky Reports.</a> Aston Villa is also keen to get the services of Dawson.

Wolves chasing West Ham defender Craig Dawson

Southampton are set to get on board Sam Edozie and Juan Larios from Manchester City, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1564944902290657281?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a> Both clubs have agreed on the transfer fee and both of them are on the verge of joining the Saints. City will have buy back clauses for both the players.

Southampton set to sign two players from City

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is likely to join Southampton on loan from Arsenal, GOAL understands. The Gunners will extend his contract by a year before allowing him to leave on loan. The Saints are expected to have an option to buy at the end of the loan spell.

Maitland-Niles likely to join Southampton on loan

Mohammed Kudus did not train with the Ajax squad on Wednesday as he is bent on leaving the Dutch outfit to join Everton, as reported by <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/89413478/kudus-weigert-te-trainen-en-wil-naar-everton" target="_blank">De Telegraaf. </a>The midfielder has already agreed to personal terms with the Premier League side.

Kudus trying to force a move to Everton

Leicester City reach agreement with Chelsea for Fofana

Baba Rahman joins Reading on loan from Chelsea

Ricardo Pepi nearing move to Groningen

Arsenal have submitted a&nbsp;£20m bid to Palmeiras for Danilo as reported by <a href="https://www.goal.com/br/not%C3%ADcias/arsenal-faz-proposta-de-20-milhoes-de-libras-por-danilo-do/blt7d088b641e2d5fbf" target="_blank">Goal Brazil. </a>However, the bid is likely to be rejected as the club is only willing to sell the player at his release clause which stands at €100m.

Arsenal submit bid for Danilo

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Barcelona to get Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back in the Premier League, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3553042/2022/08/31/chelsea-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-talks/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> It could be a loan deal as well, since the two clubs remain far apart on the valuation of the player.

Chelsea continue negotiations with Barcelona for Aubameyang

Wolves confirm Sasa Kalajdzic signing

Adnan Januzaj is on the verge of joining Sevilla after Everton lost interest in the midfielder, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/sachatavolieri/status/1564750319619383299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1564750319619383299%7Ctwgr%5Ea699b639594424a9c8f7eb7ad5682d00f35226ca%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-23801765901400380799.ampproject.net%2F2208172101000%2Fframe.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport. </a>The Toffees held on to Antony Gordon despite efforts from Chelsea.

Januzaj set to join Sevilla as Everton loose interest

Sergino Dest has opened talks with Villarreal for a possible loan-move, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1564902217747992579" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano. </a>Man Utd remain interested in the right back but they must offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka before going for him.

Dest in talks with Villareal amid Man Utd interest

Leeds United midfielder Mateusz Bogusz&nbsp;returned to Spain to join UD Ibiza on a season-long loan. He also spent the last campaign with the Segunda Division side.

Leeds midfielder Mateusz Bogusz joins Ibiza on loan

Tottenham announce signing of Will Lankshear

Leicester negotiating with Atalanta for Boga

Tiemoue Bakayoko has initiated talks to terminate his Chelsea contract, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/bakayoko-to-terminate-both-loan-at-ac-milan-and-contract-with-chelsea-details" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio, </a>He will set himself free from the loan spell at AC Milan as he seeks greener pasture. Newcastle United and Serie A side Monza are keen to get him.

Bakayoko set to terminate Chelsea contract

Newcastle United have their eyes on RB Leipzig’s Amadou Haidara and Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans, as reported by <a href="nufcblog.co.uk/2022/08/31/exclusive-newcastle-could-launch-late-move-for-rb-leipzig-star-or-leicester-city-midfielder/" target="_blank">Jacque Talbot. </a>Tielemans wants to leave King Power Stadium and has just one year left in his contract, which makes him a more viable option than Haidara.

Newcastle keen to get midfield reinforcements

Leeds United manager, Jesse Marsch, has acknowledged that the club is trying to sign Hwang Hee-chan from Wolves. Marsch has previously worked with the South Korean international and is aware of his skill set. "I know Hee-chan very well. I like Hee-chan, he knows our football. He’s on our list, I can tell you that,” he stated after the Premier League match against Everton.

Jesse Marsch confirms Hwang Hee-chan interest

Sevilla have enquired Atletico Madrid about Alvaro Morata, according to<a href="https://twitter.com/relevo/status/1564658803060228097?s=21&amp;t=S15brAai2uuCRcrkMqPTzA" target="_blank"> Relevo. </a>The capital-based club have set a price tag of €40m for the services of the striker.

Sevilla approach Atletico for Morata

Manchester United starlet Amad Diallo is closing in on a loan move to League One Sunderland, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM" target="_blank">Craig Hope</a>. Amad has struggled for game time since arriving at Old Trafford and spent time last season at Rangers.

Amad set for another loan

Bayer Leverkusen are close to signing Robin Gosens from Inter, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1564716868723671046" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.The German is set to join on loan initially with a mandatory €27m buy clause.

Leverkusen close in on Gosens signing

Everton could make a move for Villarreal frontman Samuel Chukwueze before the transfer window closes.As reported by Spanish outlet <a href="https://twitter.com/relevo/status/1564710212673708033?s=21&amp;t=dxAXbbGjSyc5jXDRNr7Pfg" target="_blank">Relovo</a>, talks are already underway between the two clubs.

Everton eye up new forward

Frank Lampard has ruled out Anthony Gordon leaving Everton before the transfer window closes."I’m very confident he’ll be our player. Deadline to decide to sell him has passed," he told reporters after the Toffees' draw with Leeds on Tuesday.

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