Transfer deadline day has arrived with two of the biggest sagas of the summer still to be resolved: will Arsenal sign Julian Alvarez and could Enzo Fernandez be swapping Chelsea for Manchester City before tonight’s 11pm deadline?
Well, Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign the midfielder for £125m, matching the British record transfer fee Liverpool paid Newcastle United for Alexander Isak last summer. The move completes City’s expensive midfield rebuild and will see Fernandez reunite with Enzo Maresca at the Etihad. Chelsea want to ensure they have a suitable replacement lined up, with Monaco’s Lamine Camara top of Xabi Alonso’s list and talks continuing over a £60m deal for the 22-year-old midfielder.
Premier League champions Arsenal have pursued Alvarez all window but are running out of time to submit an offer to Atletico Madrid, despite selling Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus to free up space for the 26-year-old forward. It means the Gunners could be left short in attack if they do not meet Atletico’s €150m asking price and so have explored alternatives – though they have turned down a possible deal for Malick Fofana. The Lyon forward is now set to join Crystal Palace, who hijacked Sunderland’s move.
Manchester United have still not signed a left back, but have made swift progress over a possible deadline day deal for Leicester City youngster Louis Page, while Liverpool’s business appears done after signing Bradley Barcola and rejecting Manchester City’s approach for Cody Gakpo. City have agreed a £60m deal with Everton to buy Iliman Ndiaye. That could have an impact on Everton’s pursuit of Richarlison, with Tottenham still wanting to sign a new forward too.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below
Elliott completes loan move to Valencia
Harvey Elliott has completed a loan move to Valencia as his frayed relationship with Liverpool continues.
The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Aston Villa but only played nine times.
Perhaps the midfielder will find more game time in Spain this year.
Man City reach agreement with Chelsea over Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez.
The package for the 25-year-old midfielder is worth up to £125m which would be a record British transfer fee.
Chelsea have granted the midfielder permission to undergo a medical and complete the move before the end of deadline day.
Liverpool fail after Chelsea enquiry
Liverpool have splashed up to £123m on Bradley Barcola, but another need is at full-back.
The move was intended to be a loan deal, with no mandatory buy option, but Chelsea are only interested in a permanent deal, which has ended the pursuit for now.
Quite whether the Reds turn to another full-back target in the closing hours of the window remains to be seen.
Brighton agree deal for Millwall winger
Brighton have agreed a deal to sign winger Femi Azeez from Millwall.
The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 37 games last season.
Millwall have rejected three previous bids but have agreed a potential club record sale for an initial £12.5m which could rise to £15m with add-ons.
Fulham agree deal for new defender
Fulham have agreed an £8.5m deal with Elche for centre-back David Affengruber.
The 25-year-old will have a medical today before completing a move to London.
Robert Sanchez heading to Como
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has flown to Italy ahead of a loan move to Como.
Sanchez will have a medical today having lost his spot in the Chelsea side due to the arrival of Emi Martinez.
Como are led by head coach and former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Newcastle have turned down an offer for Murphy
Newcastle have turned down multiple offers from Nottingham Forest today over winger Jacob Murphy.
The latest bid was £15m which is not enough for Newcastle to part ways with the winger.
Matthias Jaissle wants to keep Murphy in the dressing room so as not to weaken the squad after a promising start to the season.
Sarr joins Juventus from Spurs
Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has joined Juventus on a season-long loan.
The deal includes an obligation to buy for £25.6m but only if certain conditions are met during the loan spell.
Jaissle on Fernandez-Pardo signing
Here are some of the thoughts from Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle after he managed to get a move for Matias Fernandez-Pardo over the line.
Jaissle said: “I am very happy to welcome Matias to our club. We were all delighted when we knew we could complete this deal.
“Matias is a highly technical player with explosiveness in his game. He can score and assist, he has courage, and he has the ability to take players on. We’re sure our supporters will enjoy watching him play.
“He has already shown in Lille that he can perform on the big stage, and we will work closely with him to keep developing his game further. We are excited to see him in a Newcastle United shirt.”
