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.
Jürgen Klopp (59) played a decisive part in RB Leipzig’s transfer coup involving Yan Diomande (19) a year ago. Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff (51) revealed that on Monday evening on the sidelines of the Sport Bild Awards in Hamburg.
Barcelona winger Lovro Chelfi is on the verge of joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Diriyah on a permanent deal for a nominal fee. The Catalan giants have agreed to cash in on the 19-year-old Croatian ahead of his contract expiring in 2027 but made sure to include a buy-back clause to retain control over his future.
Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has warned Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez against a deadline day move to the Etihad Stadium. Sagna believes the Argentine will lose his talismanic status if he joins the champions, insisting that Erling Haaland remains the undisputed main man in Manchester.
Richarlison is desperate to leave Tottenham this summer and return to Everton. But a move to the Toffees now looks unlikely, which appears to have prompted a remarkable statement from the striker.
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