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Deadline day LIVE: All the deals, rumours and drama as it happens

Deadline day is upon us with big moves set to happen right up until the deadline

Deadline day LIVE: Deadline day LIVE: Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on August 13, 2023 in London, England.
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Welcome to Deadline Day live, where we're running through the biggest transfers and rumours going on before tonight's deadline of 11pm.

• Joao Palhinha could be set to join Bayern Munich from Fulham
• Liverpool reject £150m offer for Mo Salah
• Matheus Nunes joins Man City for £53m
• Liverpool set to sign Ryan Gravenberch
• Tottenham to sign Brennan Johnson
• Manchester United to confirm Sofyan Amrabat and Sergio Reguilon

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Welcome to our Deadline Day live blog. To kick off, here's news of a big deal in Germany, as Nicklas Fullkrug is Dortmund-bound

Niclas Füllkrug

Niclas Fullkrug has joined Borussia Dortmund (Image credit: Getty Images)

Fullkrug was the top scorer in the Bundesliga last term but it really does show the gap between the top two in Germany financially. Dortmund have spent peanuts on a new forward. Bayern? They've gone and signed Harry Kane. 

Could Kylian Mbappe be heading to Real Madrid?

Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG with Real Madrid agreeing transfer

Kylian Mbappe… Real bound? (Image credit: Getty Images)

Well, maybe.

Rumours in Spain this summer have indicated that Los Blancos are to make a move for the Frenchman in the final 48 hours of the window, potentially forcing PSG to accept whatever gets offered rather than making demands of their own.

Les Parisiens lose Mbappe for free next summer if he doesn't sign a new deal, remember.

According to reports in Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Salah has AGREED a move

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates a goal against Manchester City in the League Cup in December 2022.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah could be off (Image credit: Getty Images)

Admittedly though, we've heard this all summer. Salah's agent has publicly denied the rumours already this summer, while Jurgen Klopp shrugged them off at the weekend

Something tells us this one won't be dying down quietly today, however…

Could Chelsea spring one more surprise?

Todd Boehly, Chairman of Chelsea, speaks to fans during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2023 in London, England

Never underestimate Todd Boehly  (Image credit: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

It's been yet another manic window for the Blues with Cole Palmer signed in the last day or so for around £45m. Are they done yet?

Another big signing would push Chelsea over the £1bn mark for money spent under Todd Boehly. Don't put it past them…

Plenty can still happen on Deadline Day – here's Adam Clery to explain

Could Rob Holding leave Arsenal today?

Rob Holding, Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal acknowledge the fans at full-time of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on April 8, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Rob Holding might be leaving Arsenal (Image credit: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)

The centre-back has been useful cover for the Gunners for years but now looks to be off. Could it be a gamble, given a lack of numbers in defence?

Chelsea have confirmed Cole Palmer's move from Manchester City

“Barcelona has always been my first choice and I’d love to join Barça,” according to Joao Felix

Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid at Estadio de Vallecas on August 28, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid might be Barça-bound (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Portuguese has spoken exclusively to Fabrizio Romano regarding a transfer across La Liga. Awkward if this doesn't happen now…

Nuno Tavares has moved from Arsenal to Nottingham Forest on a year-long loan.

Nuno Tavares

Nuno Tavares is leaving Arsenal (Image credit: Getty)

One of the big surprises of the day: Leonardo Bonucci has moved to Union Berlin

Tommy Doyle has joined Wolves on loan from Manchester City

Nicolas Dominguez and Callum Hudson-Odoi are looking like joining Nottingham Forest today

Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on August 11, 2022 in Cobham, England.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is leaving Chelsea today (Image credit: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Odysseas Vlachodimos is also set to join the Tricky Trees.

Ansu Fati to Brighton – what a coup!

Roberto De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi (Image credit: Twitter)

Randal Kolo Muani looks set for PSG today, according to Sky Sports News

Randal Kolo Muani of France in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Group B match between France and Greece at Stade de France on June 19, 2023 in Paris, France.

Randal Kolo Muani is going back to France (Image credit: Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Paris Saint-Germain are building an exciting frontline, with Kolo Muani joining Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele in attack. Bradley Barcola has moved from Lyon, too. Allez les Bleus!

Matheus Nunes is official!

Liverpool are being linked with a move for Johan Bakayoko.

Liverpool target Johan Bakayoko has been compared to Neymar

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The 20-year-old PSV winger has been dubbed 'The new Neymar' by some. Could he be a long-term replacement for Mo?

Fulham have reportedly had a £20 million offer accepted for Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi.

Alex Iwobi is set to undergo a medical at Fulham today

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The Nigerian, 27, will now travel to London for a medical with a view to completing the move before the transfer deadline at 11pm tonight. 

Davy Klaasen, previously of Everton fame, looks set to join Inter, according to Mr Transfer News. 

Arsenal could be plotting a late hijack of Joao Cancelo's transfer from Man City to Barcelona.

Manchester City's Joao Cancelo during pre-season in summer 2023.

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Last summer, Arsenal signed Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from the Etihad outfit.

Sofyan Amrabat is currently undergoing a medical ahead of his Manchester United switch, according to reports. 

Sofyan Amrabat

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Aston Villa confirm the signing of French defender Clement Lenglet from Barcelona. 

Villa are only picking up 25% of the player's salary, too. Not bad business. 

Forest are close to landing defensive midfielder Ibrahim Sangare from PSV.

Liverpool have rejected a verbal offer of more than £100 million for Mo. We get the feeling this won't be the last of this...

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of centre-back Murillo from Corinthians for around €15m.

Deal done, according to Ornstein. Amrabat will be a Manchester United player this season. 

Ansu Fati has landed in Brighton.

Brentford have reached a loan agreement to sign Neal Maupay, with an option to buy. The Frenchman was previosuly a Bee between 2017 and 2019. 

Maupay

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Brennan Johnson will be a Spurs player after a £45m deal was agreed with Forest. The Welshman will sign a five-year deal with an option for an extra year. 

Tottenham and Chelsea target Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ritchie Sumpter/Nottingham Forest FC via Getty Images)

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"Chelsea are clueless in the transfer market  - only Sterling, James, Silva and Chilwell can help them win title, the rest are too inexperienced," says former Blue, William Gallas

Close-up of William Gallas

William Gallas remains unmoved by his former side (Image credit: Mike Kireev/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

"It feels like Chelsea don’t really know what they are doing," Gallas told Gambling Zone. "They have bought a lot of young players, give them seven- to eight-year contracts and it looks like they are thinking about the future, instead of thinking about trying to win the Premier League this season.

"That is my concern. You can’t win the Premier League with only young players who don’t have experience, you need a mix. Only four players have that experience to help win the Premier League: Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, Reece James and Ben Chilwell, all the rest are young. 

"It will be a difficult season."

Tottenham have struck a deal for Brennan Johnson, according to reports

Tottenham and Chelsea target Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ritchie Sumpter/Nottingham Forest FC via Getty Images)

Tottenham target Brennan Johnson (Image credit: Getty Images)

Brentford could be re-signing Neal Maupay…

Neal Maupay

Neal Maupay has struggled in the Premier League (Image credit: PA)

Eddie Howe confirms that the transfer window is over for Newcastle United

Liverpool are preparing for the possibility that Mohamed Salah leaves, with replacements being lined up

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on August 13, 2023 in London, England.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is a target for Saudi Arabia (Image credit: Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Arsenal's Rob Holding is edging closer to Palace

Rob Holding, Arsenal

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It's a day for big deals going through – how about this one? 

Saudi Arabia are willing to pay a jaw-dropping world-record amount for their man

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on August 27, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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The German transfer window has closed.

The Bundesliga's deadline ended at 5pm – meaning that no more deals will go through there.

Transfer twist: Joao Palhinha's move to Bayern is now at risk of collapse…

Fulham star Joao Palhinha

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Ansu Fati has gone to Brighton… but why? 

Ansu Fati in action for Barcelona against Villarreal in LaLiga in August 2023.

Ansu Fati in action for Barcelona (Image credit: Getty Images)

FFT's Ben Hayward explains here.

Divock Origi is off to Forest!

Divock Origi of AC Milan in action during AC Milan training session at Milanello on July 13, 2023 in Cairate, Italy.

Divock Origi in action during an AC Milan training session (Image credit: Giuseppe Cottini/AC Milan via Getty Images)

Callum Hudson-Odoi has joined Nottingham Forest – for just £8m

The fee for Callum Hudson-Odoi is just £5m, apparently.

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Callum Hudson-Odoi has moved to Forest for just £5m (Image credit: PA)

We can't help but wonder what may have been – for the Blues and for Hudson-Odoi…

According to the Telegraph, Joao Palhinha's move has collapsed over the fee.

"Fulham were adamant that their valuation of Palhinha had to be met for a player who is widely considered to be the most important member of their playing squad," Sam Dean says.

"Palhinha had travelled to Germany in expectation of completing his move but will now have to return to London and continue his career in the Premier League."

Crystal Palace's transfer activity has left PSG incandescent with rage – no, really

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson clashes with Max Lowe of Sheffield United during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Crystal Palace at Bramall Lane on August 12, 2023 in Sheffield, England.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson clashes with Max Lowe of Sheffield United (Image credit: SportImage/Sheffield United FC via Getty Images)

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says the transfer window has been 'tough' for him – despite the club's £400 million outlay on new players this summer... 

Mauricio Pochettino pictured during a Chelsea press conference in August 2023.

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Liverpool have completed their fourth and final signing of the summer – and all four of them have been midfielders in an overhaul of that area of the pitch...

Ryan Gravenberch in action for Bayern Munich during pre-season in July 2023.

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Portugal pair Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo travelled to Barcelona earlier on Friday and have now been announced as new signings by the Catalan club.

Felix joins on loan from Atletico Madrid; Cancelo arrives in a season-long agreement with Manchester City.

Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo celebrate a goal for Portugal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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In one of the most surprising stories of deadline day, Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood has signed for LaLiga side Getafe on loan for the 2023/24 season... 

Getafe image on social media following the signing of Mason Greenwood on September 1st, 2023.

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It wouldn't be deadline day without some late drama at Spurs, who completed one move but missed out on a couple of others late on Friday... 

General view of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in August 2023.

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Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has joined Manchester United on loan for the season, with the deal expected to be made permanent next summer... 

Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina checks his phone during a pre-season friendly against Grosseto in August 2023.

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