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Chelsea, Barca Agree Terms For Aubameyang, Leicester Sign Wout Faes & More

EKO HOT BLOG reports that clubs in Europe are all out to sign one or two players with the summer transfer window ending today (Thursday) by 11:59 pm.

Unexpected injuries and lapses in some positions has forced some clubs to sign players.

 

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Chelsea agree personal terms with Aubameyang

Chelsea are still working to agree an Alonso swap deal and fee for Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. The plan is for him to board a flight to London at 2.15pm for his medical if they get that agreement.

Gvardiol signs new deal at Leipzig

 

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol has now signed a contract extension until 2027. Chelsea were linked with a huge £77million bid for the centre-back, to then loan him back to the club for the season, in an attempt to beat rivals to his signature.

 

The Blues and Manchester City are likely to come back in for the player next summer – or earlier in January? – as we reported last night. Leipzig may have taken a leaf out of Chelsea’s book as they are reportedly lining up a Gvardiol replacement in the form of Josip Sutalo, who could be signed and loaned back to Dinamo Zagreb until next summer.

 

Chelsea open talks to extend James, Mount deals

 

Not a Deadline Day move as such, but one to ease the long-term nerves of Chelsea supporters. The Blues are in talks with Reece James and Mason Mount about extending their contracts, according to The Athletic. Chelsea’s new owners made extending the deals of the academy graduates a priority when they took over a few months ago.

 

Villa launch Gallagher bid; Newcastle West Ham interested

Aston Villa have approached Chelsea over the signing of midfielder Conor Gallagher, reports the Daily Mail. England international Gallagher is back at Chelsea after last season’s successful loan at Crystal Palace but has endured a torrid time with on his return to Stamford Bridge, losing 3-0 at Leeds on his first start for the club before being sent off in the 2-1 victory over Leicester.

 

Chelsea are understood to value the 22-year-old at £35million and Villa’s interest has sparked interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle and West Ham.

 

Arsenal considering £20m bid for Villa’s Luiz

Arsenal are considering making a late £20m offer for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz. Steven Gerrard said following Villa’s defeat at the Emirates on Wednesday night – when Luiz scored directly from a corner – that the Brazil international’s future was out of his hands. Villa are keen to resist Deadline Day offers for Luiz, whose contract expires at the end of the season.

 

Braithwaite to say goodbye to Barcelona

In what will come as a huge relief for Barcelona, they are on the verge of parting ways with out-of-favour striker Martin Braithwaite. The 31-year-old is all set to join local rivals Espanyol, with a medical already underway.

 

Man City sign Akanji from Dortmund

 

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of defender Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund. The 27-year-old Switzerland international has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League champions that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2027.

 

City have paid an initial fee of just over £15million for Akanji, who arrives in Manchester after making 158 appearances in all competitions across five seasons. “I am delighted to be here and can’t wait to get started,” Akanji said.

 

“City have been one of the best teams in Europe over the last few seasons. They are brilliant to watch, play an exciting brand of football and compete for trophies year in, year out, so coming here feels like the perfect next step in my career.

 

“I am really looking forward to testing myself in the Premier League and I will do everything I can to help this Club be successful.”

 

Arthur set to join Liverpool

 

Gianluca Di Marzio now reports the 26-year-old is set to sign for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool have been short in midfield due to injuries and have been linked with several options.

 

Di Marzio states Arthur will be joining Liverpool on loan, and there’s no mention of any purchase option. He’s set to travel from Turin to Merseyside for a medical and to complete the formalities required to seal the deal.

 

Spurs swoop in for Ziyech

Tottenham have entered the running to sign Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech, according to the Evening Standard. Talks are already underway between the parties over a transfer and personal terms.

It was reported earlier in the week that Chelsea have dropped their asking price for the winger to £21m.

 

Sterling to leave Chelsea on loan

No, not that Sterling… Chelsea’s Dujon Sterling is believed to be having a medical at Stoke ahead of joining on a season-long loan, according to The Athletic. t’s thought there was lots of interest from elsewhere in England and abroad in the Chelsea academy graduate, but Championship side Stoke had been tracking him for a while and need a right wing-back.

 

After speaking to new manager Alex Neil — who replaced Michael O’Neill earlier this week — and learning about the project, the 22-year-old Sterling has agreed to join. Stoke’s Premier League history, their infrastructure and ambition to return to the top flight are said to all be key factors in Sterling’s decision.

 

When does the transfer window close?

The transfer window is down to the wire as clubs make last ditch effort to recruit players. Deadline day deals are usually dramatic and this season might not be different as there are a numbers of deals that might be made in the final hours of the summer transfer market.

 

FURTHER READING

The transfer window closes for Premier League, EFL and Scottish Premiership clubs on Thursday September 1. The transfer window closes for Premier League, EFL and Scottish Premiership clubs on Thursday September 1. Clubs across the continent must also complete their summer business on September 1. The deadline is 5pm BST in Germany, 7pm in Italy, 11pm in Spain and midnight in France.

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