Transfer News LIVE: Arsenal sign Sterling, Toney moves to Al Ahli
August 31st - Day After Deadline
13:12 CET - CONFIRMED - Fenerbahce have announced the signing of Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat (28) on loan with an option to buy.
Read more about the transfer here.
10:40 CET - CONFIRMED - Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah (25) on loan for the season.
09:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Jadon Sancho (24) has completed a loan move from Manchester United to Chelsea, according to British media.
08:18 CET - CONFIRMED - Everton managed to complete the very late signing of Chelsea striker Armando Broja (22) on loan.
08:16 CET - CONFIRMED - Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson (24) has joined fellow London club Fulham on a season-long loan.
08:13 CET - CONFIRMED - Ivan Toney (28) has made the move to Saudi Arabia, with Al Ahli announcing the signing of the Brentford man.
08:09 CET - CONFIRMED - Arsenal have completed the signing of Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling (29) on loan for the rest of the season.
00:50 CET - With the deadline now past, there are a few big moves in the pipeline that could be confirmed by the morning. It seems as though Arsenal will sign Raheem Sterling (29) on loan from Chelsea with Jadon Sancho (24) likely going to the Blues on loan from Manchester United.
Ivan Toney (28) appears set to be confirmed as an Al Ahli player while Victor Osimhen (25) is probably staying put at Napoli under a cloud. Tune in tomorrow to find out more!
00:40 CET - CONFIRMED - Leganes have completed the signing of striker Sebastian Haller (30) from Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan.
00:33 CET - CONFIRMED - Real Betis have signed Giovanni Lo Celso (28) from Tottenham for around £10m on a four-year contract.
00:30 CET - CONFIRMED - West Ham have announced the loan signing of Carlos Soler (27) from PSG while their defender Nayef Aguerd (28) has joined Real Sociedad on loan until the end of the season.
00:26 CET - It looks as though Ivan Toney’s (28) move from Brentford to Al Ahli is now done! Sky Sports have reported the deal is complete.
00:10 CET - Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of James Ward-Prowse (29) on a season-long loan from West Ham.
And in a busy final hour of deadline day, Forest have also signed Benfica defender Morato (23).
00:05 CET - Here’s the latest on the Raheem Sterling (29) situation: The England international is at the Arsenal training ground completing a medical, according to David Ornstein, ahead of finalising a season-long loan from Chelsea. But with the midnight deadline just passed, can the clubs get the deal done in time?
August 30th - Deadline Day
23:55 CET - CONFIRMED - Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Eddie Nketiah (25) from Arsenal on a five-year deal.
Nketiah said of the move: "It's amazing to sign for Crystal Palace - I'm excited to get going. Every time I come back to South London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it’s good to be back home.”
23:50 CET - Fabrizio Romano has weighed into the Victor Osimhen (25) saga, indicating that this move to Chelsea is now completely off! What’s more, Osimhen will not be part of the Napoli first team if he stays, according to reports.
23:43 CET - CONFIRMED - Lyon have announced the signing of Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha (31) on a season-long loan from Galatasaray.
23:42 CET - CONFIRMED - Premier League club Wolves have announced the signing of Brazilian Andre (23) from Fluminense in a deal worth €22m with €3m in add-ons.
23:32 CET - CONFIRMED - AS Roma have signed Manu Kone (23) from Borussia Monchengladbach on a five-year contract. The deal is worth €20m plus €5m in add-ons.
Earlier, Roma announced the loan signing of Alexis Saelemaekers (25) from AC Milan with Tammy Abraham going the other way.
23:25 CET - CONFIRMED - Napoli have announced the permanent signing of Scotland international Billy Gilmour (23) from Brighton. It looked like the deal had collapsed only for the Premier League club to allow the move upon the player's request and an improved bid.
23:05 CET - BREAKING - Napoli striker Victor Osimhen (25) will NOT be leaving the club according to Sky Sports, despite being linked with both Chelsea and Al Ahli all day.
One man who looks like he is joining Chelsea, however, is Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho (24) with reports circling that a loan deal with an obligation to buy has been agreed between the clubs.
23:00 CET - CONFIRMED - Goalkeeper Neto (35) has joined Arsenal on a season-long loan deal from Bournemouth after England keeper Aaron Ramsdale sealed a permanent move to Southampton earlier today.
"I'm realising a dream in my life, a dream come true, and I'm really, really happy," Neto said.
22:35 CET - CONFIRMED - Manchester United have finally announced the signing of Manuel Ugarte (23) from PSG on a five-year contract: €50m + €10m fee.
22:20 CET - CONFIRMED - AC Milan have announced the signing of England striker Tammy Abraham (26) on a season-long loan from AS Roma. Abraham will wear the number 90 shirt for some reason...
22:09 CET - According to David Ornstein, Ipswich Town are closing in on signing Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson (24) on loan which has been made possible by Raheem Sterling (29) closing in on a move to the Emirates.
21:22 CET - CONFIRMED - RB Leipzig have signed defender Lutsharel Geertruida (24) from Feyenoord until 2029 in a deadline day deal reportedly worth 25 million euros ($28 million) on Friday.
21:15 CET - CONFIRMED - Scott McTominay's (27) time at boyhood club Manchester United has come to a close as Napoli announce the signing of the Scottish midfielder.
20:52 CET - Arsenal are making a late attempt to sign Raheem Sterling (29) according to the Daily Mail's Sami Mokbel.
20:45 CET - Fulham are attempting to hijack Everton's deal for young Lyon forward Ernest Nuamah (20) according to Santi Aouna!
20:40 CET - CONFIRMED - The wait is over for Crystal Palace fans who have been eagerly awaiting confirmation for the signing of Maxence Lacroix (24) from Wolfsburg. And the deal is now done as Palace announced the defender on a five-year contract.
20:30 CET - All the talk today has been on potential Chelsea incomings but they still needed to get players off the books on loan or on permanent deals. And one such player is Trevoh Chalobah (25) who is on his way to Crystal Palace on a season-long loan according to David Ornstein.
19:40 CET - CONFIRMED - Everton have signed Orel Mangala (26) from Lyon on a season-long loan.
19:05 CET - The Armando Broja (22) to Ipswich Town deal might be back on! Ben Jacobs is reporting that Ipswich are in advanced talks with Chelsea to re-activate the transfer.
19:00 CET - Keith Downie has given an update on the Antony Elanga (22) story. He is saying Nottingham Forest have turned down Newcastle's approach to sign the winger and the deal is off.
18:55 CET - CONFIRMED - Salzburg have announced the loan signing of youngster Stefan Bajcetic (19) from Liverpool.
18:50 CET - Fabrizio Romano is now saying that Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Jadon Sancho (24) and are working with Manchester United on the structure of the deal.
18:35 CET - Sky Sports' Keith Downie is reporting that Newcastle United have held talks with Nottingham Forest over a deal for winger Anthony Elanga (22) in an 11th-hour move, with a fee of £35m+ discussed between the clubs.
18:28 CET - CONFIRMED - Burnley have confirmed a new addition as they bring in Jeremy Sarmiento (22) on a season-long loan from Brighton.
18:22 CET - In the latest Victor Osimhen (25) development, Chelsea's proposal of €155,000 per week to Osimhen has been rejected by the player according to Fabrice Hawkins.
18:10 CET - Do you remember Dele Alli (28)? He might finally be back as Sky Sports are reporting that Lille are interested in signing him as a free agent. Interesting one...
16:46 CET - David Ornstein is now reporting that Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Jadon Sancho (24), with a deal expected to be agreed with Manchester United.
15:39 CET - Another potential twist in the Victor Osimhen (25) saga. As per David Ornstein, Chelsea are awaiting the green light from the player himself before they decide to advance in talks with Napoli.
15:32 CET - Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that defender Marc Guehi (24) will NOT be leaving the club this summer, amidst a reported £70 million bid from Newcastle.
15:28 CET - With Arsenal still looking to sign Raheem Sterling (29) from Chelsea, this is what Gunners fan and Flashscore editor Tolga Akdeniz had to say on the potential transfer.
14:55 CET - Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has told the media that he doesn't expect Jadon Sancho (24) to leave the club today... Chelsea have been linked with a late move for the wantaway winger.
14:30 CET - New Liverpool head coach Arne Slot does not expect the Merseyside giants to add any more players after the signing of Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili (23) and Italian forward Federico Chiesa (26).
"Not expecting anything but if we see an opportunity, we could act," the Dutchman told reporters ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against bitter rivals Manchester United.
14:20 CET - Brentford striker Ivan Toney (28) has arrived in London to complete a medical ahead of a move to… no, not Chelsea but Al Ahli! The Saudi club appear to be preparing a move for both Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen (25), as previously reported but only one man will be signed it seems.
If it is Toney who completes a move to Al Ahli, it feels like a major step down for a man who looked destined to land at a major Premier League club not long ago.
14:01 CET - CONFIRMED - Southampton have announced the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale (26) for a fee reported to be worth up to £25 million.
12:53 CET - According to Sky Sports in England, Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Jadon Sancho (24) from Manchester United.
12:35 CET - The latest on the major story of the morning is that Al Ahli will only sign one of Napoli's Victor Osimhen (25) or Brentford's Ivan Toney (28) - not both.
11:40 CET - Following up on the Victor Osimhen (25) news, Fabrizio Romano has tweeted that the player has NOT given the green light on a move to Saudi club Al Ahli! A move to Chelsea could still be on the cards.
11:29 CET - CONFIRMED - Marseille have completed the signing of Everton striker Neal Maupay (28) on loan.
11:25 CET - Nottingham Forest have reportedly agreed a deal with West Ham to sign midfielder James Ward-Prowse (29) on a season-long loan.
10:59 CET - Several reports this morning are claiming that Raheem Sterling's (29) future remains in the balance, with his two options being either staying at Chelsea or moving to Arsenal. Talks are continuing between the clubs and player.
10:27 CET - Another massive story revolving around Al Ahli is breaking, with reports stating that the Saudi club have now also agreed a deal with Brentford for striker Ivan Toney (28), and a medical has been booked for him too. Osimhen AND Toney?!
09:09 CET - Some huge news breaking this morning. According to Sky Sports in Italy, Victor Osimhen (25) is heading to Al Ahli and NOT Chelsea, with a deal being agreed between the Saudi club and Napoli which will see the Italians receive €80 million and Osimhen €40 million per year.
08:38 CET - According to David Ornstein, Arsenal have reached an agreement to take Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto (35) on loan for the rest of the season, and the Brazilian will now head for a medical.
08:32 CET - Tammy Abraham (26) is set to make a move across Serie A, with reports claiming that the Englishman will move on loan to AC Milan, while Alexis Saelemaekers (25) will move the other way to Roma.
August 29th
23:45 CET - After talks with Joan Garcia (23) broke down, Arsenal have now set their sights on Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto (35) to replace Aaron Ramsdale (25), according to The Athletic.
23:07 CET - Everton are closing in on Orel Mangala (26). The Belgian international is set for a medical in the morning on Merseyside with a deal with Lyon agreed.
22:00 CET - Brighton have been busy this summer and they don't look like slowing down ahead of tomorrow's deadline as, per The Athletic, they have submitted a 20 million euro offer for Nordsjaelland striker Conrad Harder (20). There is also interest from Sporting, but the Seagulls seem to be in pole position for the signature.
21:17 CET - Lutsharel Geertruida (24) looks set for a move to RB Leipzig. The Dutch defender will fly for a medical on Friday after his 25 million euro deal to the Bundesliga club from Feyenoord was agreed earlier today.
20:46 CET - Giovani Lo Celso (28) has been shaping up for a move away from Tottenham Hotspur all summer and Real Betis look closest to getting his signature.
Negotiations are underway but the two parties are wide of the mark as it is.
19:24 CET - Nottingham Forest have had a bid for Liverpool stopper Caoimhin Kelleher (25) rejected as it fell below the valuation for the player. They have just over 24 hours to make an improved offer.
17:13 CET - With the news of Romelu Lukaku (31) now signed with Napoli from Chelsea, attention now turns to Victor Osimhen (25) moving in the opposite direction.
Contact still remains between the two clubs with Rudy Galetti reporting that both a permanent move before tomorrow as well as a loan deal with obligation to buy are still on the table.
17:03 CET - CONFIRMED - A transfer we have been waiting for all summer has finally happened. Romelu Lukaku (31) is now officially a Napoli player after signing from Chelsea on a three-year deal worth around 30 million euros.
16:00 CET - Brest, who are getting ready for their Champions League later this evening, are on the cusp of signing Borussia Dortmund's Soumaila Coulibaly (20).
The Frenchman is set to join the Ligue 1 side on loan with an option to buy, according to Florian Plettenberg.
15:08 CET - CONFIRMED - As expected, Liverpool have signed Federico Chiesa (26) from Juventus. It is the Reds' first signing of the summer, and the Italian joins on a long-term deal for a fee reported to be around 13 million euros.
Speaking to the club website, he said: “I'm so happy to be a Liverpool player. When Richard Hughes called me and he said, 'Do you want to join Liverpool?' – and the coach called me - I said yes immediately because I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans."
13:54 CET - As per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Wolves have sealed a deal for Fluminense's Brazilian midfielder Andre (23). The total package is expected to cost the Premier League club around €25 million.
12:48 CET - According to several reports, Arsenal are considering a move for Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman (28) as the Gunners look to strengthen their frontline before the end of the window.
11:51 CET - Plenty of goalkeepers on the move, and Arsenal are moving quickly to replace Aaron Ramsdale (26), as we reported yesterday, with a 20 million euro bid for Espanyol's Joan Garcia (23).
10:18 CET - CONFIRMED - Bournemouth have announced the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga (29) on a season-long loan.
The Spanish goalkeeper, who spent the 2023/24 campaign at Real Madrid, joins from parent club Chelsea where he has made over 150 appearances.
08:34 CET - As per David Ornstein, Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic (19) is nearing a loan move to Red Bull Salzburg after an agreement was reached between the two clubs.
00:06 CET - A potential new mover in the Victor Osimhen (25) saga could be Al Ahli. Napoli and the Saudi club have agreed a deal, but personal terms have yet to be agreed with the player. Chelsea, though, are reportedly still confident in getting a deal over the line before tomorrow's deadline..