Middlesbrough FC – Sheffield United FC
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
10:30Queens Park Rangers FC – Charlton Athletic FC
Queens Park Rangers vs Charlton Athletic
Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion
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Transfer news live
- Just a few days remain in the transfer window ahead of deadline day on Monday 1 September
- Liverpool could yet bid again for Alexander Isak – with Newcastle’s stance on the striker perhaps softening
- Eddie Howe appears primed to bolster his squad with two forward signings
- Arsenal are nearing deal for Piero Hincapie
- Chelsea close to Alejandro Garnacho – but Xavi Simons heads to Tottenham
Brentford see bid for Maximilian Beier rebuffed
10:59 , Flo CliffordBorussia Dortmund have turned down a club-record bid from Brentford for Maximilian Beier, according to The Athletic.
The official proposal for the 22-year-old striker is worth in the region of £45m and Brentford are not expected to send an improved offer.
Nkunku departs Chelsea for AC Milan
10:45 , Flo CliffordChelsea have been busy this morning… news from AC Milan, who are “delighted” to announce the permanent signing of Christopher Nkunku.
The French forward has signed a contract until 2030 and will wear the number 18 shirt.
Sky Sports reports the deal could be worth more than £36m.
He joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig two years ago for £52m.
Nick Woltemade arrives on Tyneside as Newcastle consider Alexander Isak exit
10:35 , Flo CliffordNewcastle boss Eddie Howe has insisted the club will not make any more “poor” decisions as Nick Woltemade’s impending arrival potentially opens the door to Alexander Isak’s departure.
The 23-year-old Germany international was on Tyneside on Friday with a view to completing a club record £65million switch from VfB Stuttgart as sources in Merseyside indicated Liverpool were ready to make an improved offer for Isak after their initial £110m bid was rejected out of hand.
Head coach Howe hinted for the first time that he might reluctantly be open to allowing the Sweden international to go despite his preference to retain his services, because of both the impact a sale would have on Newcastle’s profitability and sustainability calculations and the player’s conduct in recent weeks.
AC Milan make proposal for Manuel Akanji
10:25 , Flo CliffordSky Sports reports that AC Milan are willing to pay nearly £13m (€15m) for Manuel Akanji, with an agreement on the cards – although it also reports that Milan sporting director Igli Tare believes the player himself isn’t fully sold on a move.
Another Premier League club pushing for Gianluigi Donnarumma?
10:15 , Flo CliffordExiled PSG stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been linked with Manchester City this summer, but according to Sky Sports,at least one other Premier League club is in talks about signing him in the next 72 hours.
Donnarumma’s representatives are working hard to make sure he has a new club before the window closes.
Manchester United agree Napoli loan deal for Rasmus Hojlund
10:05 , Flo CliffordNapoli and Manchester United have agreed a deal for Rasmus Hojlund to join the Serie A champions on loan with a conditional obligation to buy him next summer.
It is up to the Dane, who had said earlier this summer that he wanted to stay at Old Trafford, if he agrees to move to Napoli.
But United have accepted a package that includes a €6m loan fee and a €44m clause to complete a permanent move for the striker.
It could bring an end to Hojlund’s United career, just two years after he joined from Atalanta for £64m, which had the potential to go up to £72m including add-ons.
Man United agree Napoli loan deal for Rasmus Hojlund
Liverpool expected to make £130m offer for Alexander Isak
09:55 , Flo CliffordThe Telegraph reports that Liverpool are in line to make a British record offer for wantaway Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who is running out of time to secure the move to Anfield he so desires.
The offer is believed to be for £130m, with add-ons and bonuses taking it into British transfer record territory.
Tottenham sign Netherlands international Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig
09:48 , Flo CliffordTottenham have pulled off the major signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a welcome boost for new boss Thomas Frank.
Spurs have tracked a high-quality attacking addition all summer and after recent failed pursuits of Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, the capture of 22-year-old Simons represents a significant coup for the north London club.
Versatile attacker Simons has joined Tottenham in a deal worth an initial £51.8m with further add-ons included.
Alejandro Garnacho arrives at Chelsea ahead of £40m move
09:37 , Flo Clifford
Alejandro Garnacho was at Chelsea’s training ground on Friday in advance of his £40million move from Manchester United, head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed.
A deal was agreed on Thursday between the parties after the 21-year-old was made surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
“I know he is around here,” said Maresca. “I don’t know exactly where.”
Real Betis move for Antony stalls
09:30 , Flo Clifford
There’s confusion over the immediate future of Man United forward Antony, who looked to have secured a permanent move to Real Betis – where he has impressed on loan – after the Red Devils said they had accepted an offer.
But the news in this morning is that the Spanish club say they have withdrawn it, announcing in a statement: “Betis has retired its offer. Betis cannot afford a transfer fee, nor the amounts the player is supposed to receive.”
BBC Sport reports that: ‘There are unverified suggestions one of the stumbling blocks relates to a payment to Antony around his outstanding wages on a United contract that runs to 2027.’
Whether there will be a breakthrough remains to be seen, with Antony reportedly keen for the move and United keen to offload the nearly-£82m winger.
Nicolas Jackson set for Bayern loan move
09:22 , Flo Clifford
Big news first up: Chelsea’s somewhat erratic striker Nicolas Jackson is set for a record loan deal to Bayern Munich.
The 24-year-old was pushed down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge by the signings of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap this summer, and is heading to Germany for an initial upfront loan fee of £13m, with an additional £56.2m purchase option and a sell-on clause.
That is an option to buy rather than an obligation.
Deadline day nears
09:18 , Flo Clifford
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the summer transfer window.
It’s the final weekend, so it really is last chance saloon for a host of clubs and players to get the moves they want. Let’s get into it…