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Transfer deadline day as it happened: Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool ALL make new signings

All the biggest transfer deadline day news, as Premier League clubs confirm new deals

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The transfer window for men's football in the UK closes tonight (Thursday, September 1 2022) at 11pm BST. We're going to be rounding up all the transfer deadline day news you need to know right here, throughout the day.

All teams in the Premier League, EFL and Scottish Premiership must wrap up any deals by 11pm tonight, but there are varying times throughout Europe: the deadline is 5pm BST in Germany, 7pm in Italy, 11pm in Spain and midnight in France.

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Welcome to the FourFourTwo transfer deadline day liveblog!

Any big potential moves to keep an eye on today?

"Get in loser, we're going shopping."

Neymar to Chelsea?

Chelsea have been splashing the cash, though, and look in no signs of stopping. They finally landed Leicester's Wesley Fofana yesterday in a £70m deal and appear hellbent on landing another attacker before the window closes.

"Haven't Chelsea had a lot of high-profile forwards in recent seasons?" FFT hears you ask. "What happened to them?"

Youri Tielemans

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It's not just Tielemans Arsenal could lose out on. With Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny suffering injuries in quick succession, the Gunners are set to re-enter the market for a midfielder, and have been eyeing up Brazilian midfielder Danilo.

Let's check in on some done transfers, shall we? Last night Alexander Isak made an immediate impression on his Newcastle debut, putting the moneybag Magpies ahead at Anfield with a coolly taken goal.

Sergino Dest is off to AC Milan, despite links to Manchester United, according to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano.

Liverpool, Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho

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Antony

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Manuel Akanji

Manuel Akanji battles with Robert Lewandowski (Image credit: Getty)

Now that Antony business is out of the way, could United make another attempt to land Frenkie De Jong?

We could yet see some business from Liverpool today, with reports coming in that the Reds have agreed a deal with Juventus to bring in Arthur Melo on loan.

Still holding out on your side doing some business today? Here's where we think every Premier League side should be looking to strengthen on transfer deadline day.

Are poor Ajax going to have any players yet? Edson Alvarez is the latest player linked with a move away, as Chelsea continue to throw money around as though they were owned by a Russian oligarch.

In fact, FourFourTwo had even heard that Chelsea were ready to splash out £77m on Josko Gvardiol, who has instead signed a new contract with RB Leipzig.

Danny Rose has left Watford by mutual consent. He can now join a new team for free – but there's no deadline for that, so don't necessarily think we'll hear an update on his next move today.

Elsewhere in the Championship, tongues are wagging over the fate of Blackburn's Ben Brereton Diaz.

Steven Gerrard is not willing to let Douglas Luiz leave Villa Park today, according to the BBC's Phil McNulty.

If we could be so bold as to quote ourselves from three minutes ago: "That move [Leander Dendoncker to Aston Villa] sounds likely to go ahead."

Leicester sign Wout Faes for £15m

Leeds have agreed a fee of £10m for Marseille striker Bamba Dieng, who will now fly over to complete a medical and the rest of it. We expect to see that all confirmed on Leeds' social media channels by the end of the day.

Aubameyang to Chelsea is finally happening, it seems: Fabrizio Romano reporting it will be €14m PLUS Marcos Alonso to secure his services.

Nottingham Forest sign Willy Boly

Dan James appears to be on the move again. The former Manchester United winger only joined Leeds last year but appears to be on the verge of joining Premier League new boys Fulham. Spurs had been rumoured to be keen but west (rather than north) London is looking the likelier destination. 

Nottingham Forest gaffer Steve Cooper is demanding YET MORE signings after their 19th capture of the season. That being Wily Boly from Wolves. We suspect Cooper may be supplementing his income with a side business selling name tags. 

Aubameyang to Chelsea is now a whisker away from completion, with Marcos Alonso going the other way as part of the deal. We'll update you as soon as we see pictures shared on social media of a camo-clad Lambo roaring up the King's Road. 

Fulham complete loan for Laywin Kurzawa from PSG

Wolves may be willing to flog Luiz to Arsenal if they land Leander Dendoncker from Wolves, according to the latest reports. FFT loves a classic domino deal across multiple teams so we'll be paying far too much attention to this one. 

Fulham sign Willian one a one year deal 

Chelsea sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona

Bournemouth sign Jack Stephens on loan from Southampton

Hector Bellerin is close to finalising his contract termination with Arsenal, after which he will sign for Barcelona as a free agent. The Spaniard came through La Masia before joining Arsenal as a nipper and was a fan favourite under Arsene Wenger. He spent last season on loan at Betis, with whom he won the Copa del Rey. 

Chelsea look set to lose youngster Billy Gilmour to Graham Potter's Brighton, as per various news sources. The Scotland star has grow frustrated at a lack of playing time and, evidently, still hasn't got over that bizarre loan to Norwich. 

Jan Bednarek's proposed move to West Ham is apparently off, and the Pole is instead heading to Aston Villa on loan. Poor bloke. 

Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has flown to France ahead of a proposed move to Lille. 

Nottingham Forest are about to make signing number TWENTY of the summer, with Blackpool winger Josh Bowler set to join the Premier League new boys (with an emphasis on the last two words of that sentence). 

To kill off the day's weirdest transfer rumour, FFT can now confirm that Marcelo (yep, that one) will NOT be joining Liverpool. Now back to work, all of you. 

The Manchester Evening News believe it is only a matter of time before Martin Dubravka is a United player. Deal expected to be confirmed in the next few hours. 

Justin Kluivert looks set to join Valencia and is undergoing a medical in Spain after his proposed move to Fulham fell through on Tuesday. The Dutchman, son of former superstar Patrick, was unable to attain a work permit in the UK after failing to make any appearances for Roma this season. 

Liverpool should complete a season-long loan of Arthur Melo from Juventus before the end of the day. The midfielder should add hustle and experience to an otherwise thin midfield. This one has a Football Manager 2018 vibe to it, doesn't it?  

Frenkie de Jong will still be joining Man United this summer, despite the failed attempts, according to reports. 

Youri Tielemans is staying at Leicester after all, it seems. That brings to an end one of the most pointless transfer sagas of the summer, with absolutely nobody benefiting from the outcome. You can't help but think Arsenal have dropped the ball here...

It looks like number 21 is on his way to Forest this summer, with French defender Loic Bade is reportedly set to join from Rennes. Will they stop there? You wouldn't bet on it. 

Are Chelsea heading back to Barcelona with another proposal?

Peterborough star Ronnie Edwards is apparently a target for Crystal Palace. Edwards is a 19-year-old centre-back, comfortable on both feet and could well be one for the future – a good signing if the Eagles can get it over the line.

Amanda Holden is currently in the top 30 trending topics on Twitter. We can only assume that Nottingham Forest are up to their tricks again. More as we get it.

Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge could be leaving Bramall Lane. Club Brugge are apparently close to agreeing a fee.

Another year, another summer in which Milan Skrinriar doesn't move. 

Chelsea? Tick. Arsenal? Tick. Fulham? You can tick that too, now!

The Douglas Luiz saga is still at the same stage it was a few hours ago. All dependent on the agreement between the clubs…

Is Antony doing this on the Manchester United Twitter showboating? Or is he in fact being disrespectful to the likes of Fabrizio Romano? 

Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car is having a medical at Southampton right now.

Chelsea's Sterling has moved to Stoke in a bid to get more minutes. 

Aston Villa are on the brink of adding Leander Dendoncker to their squad…

Martin Dubravka to United is official, now.

Ethan Ampadu is out on loan again. Does he have a future at the club, Chelsea fans?

James Garner is also getting his move. The midfielder has got his Great Escape out of United (sorry), joining Everton.

Julian Draxler has gone to Benfica on loan. The German has spent years at PSG now in the pecking order behind Neymar and Mbappe, so now he's swapping Paris for Lisbon. Alright for some, isn't it?

Is this the deal of the day? Brighton look to be close to signing Billy Gilmour for relative peanuts…

Another possible late deal for Chelsea – Denis Zakaria is being touted for a loan from Juventus…

Are Arsenal just trying to become 100% Brazilian with the prospective signing of Douglas Luiz?

Well this one came out of nowhere…

Drama with Marseille striker Bamba Dieng. He's apparently waiting on a private jet, deciding whether to sign for Leeds or Nice. Oh, how the 1% live, eh?

Ben Brereton Diaz still hasn't agreed a move to Fulham, West Ham or whoever else has been interested. 

Maxime Lacroix to Southampton has gone quiet. The Saints wanted the defender earlier on today but we've not heard too much about it. 

Arthur Melo is heading for Liverpool – it's happening, Reds.

Martin Braithwaite's transfer to Barcelona was one of the most controversial of all time. Now, the Dane is leaving Camp Nou with his contract terminated.

Nottingham Forest are looking to make another signing. No, really. Seriously. Yes. 

Bamba Dieng is now heading to Nice, according to Sky Sports News. That's a massive blow to Leeds United.

Youri Tielemans starts for Leicester City against Manchester United. Guessing that he's definitely not going then…

Idrissa Gana Gueye is back with Everton. Happy, Toffees fans?

They'd made big moves in this window – but won't be adding a final one. Nabil Fekir is staying put.

Bournemouth… doing business with Southampton?

Football fans are at it again – trying to find out where Douglas Luiz is located from social media snippets…

It's been a different kind of window for PSG fans – they've just signed Carlos Soler, now.

Here's the Leeds owner asking fans to welcome Bamba Dieng…

The top spenders of the window…

Leander Dendoncker has been announced by Villa.

Leicester City have just kicked off against Manchester United, by the way. Remember actual football and not just buying players?

Leicester owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has explained the club's quiet summer in the programme for tonight's fixture against United. 

No Lacroix for Southampton today – but good news, as Duje Caleta Car from Olympique Marseille is set to join.

Everton are apparently tabling a late bid for Ben Brereton Diaz. Watch this space…

Brighton have sold Neal Maupay recently – but aren't desperate for numbers up front. 

Sergino Dest is in Italy ahead of a loan move to AC Milan. 

If you value your privacy, never get linked to Arsenal. Gooners on Twitter are still tracking Douglas Luiz. 

Leicester City's only signing of the summer is Wout Faes. 

You wouldn't put it past them would you?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in London – here he is conducting an interview with Sky Sports News. We get the feeling his people would rather he didn't.

Fabrizio Romano on Twitch: "There's something BIG cooking."

The Telegraph are reporting that Arsenal's pursuit of Douglas Luiz has ended. The Gunners refuse to go any higher than £23 million apparently.

Leyton Orient have reminded us of this absolute gem. Thanks, lads. 

Burnley have been the kings of the signing announcement this summer – here's what we expect to be their last. Another great effort. 

Arthur has thanked Juventus. This is a badly-kept secret, isn't it?

Half-time at the King Power Stadium. Manchester United are a goal up against a weary Leicester side. 

Southampton have signed Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal on loan. As part of the deal, it's been reportedly that Maitland-Niles will extend his Gunners contract to protect his value.

Wolves have signed Metz midfielder Boubacar Traore on a season-long loan with an £9m option to buy at the end. 

Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz is staying at Ewood Park until January at least. The Chile international is a free agent next summer.

According to reports, Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Steven Alzate is going to West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan.

Another late move that's not got time to come to fruition: Fulham wanted Arsenal full-back Cedric Soares but were rebuffed by the Gunners. 

French striker Amine Gouiri has left Nice for Rennes. He spent two years with Nice after moving from Lyon and is still very highly rated, often linked to Premier League sides.

Nottingham Forest are now in talks over another signing. What's going on, exactly?

Contrary to reports earlier, Sander Berge is staying with Sheffield United. The move to Brugge has collapsed.

Conflicting reports as to whether Douglas Luiz really will join Arsenal after all. Arsenal had a £20m bid rejected before a second for £23m was also batted away. While sources on social media have claimed that the Gunners are bracing themselves to settle with the squad they have, others claim that there has been a third offer worth £25m.

Here's another Southampton signing from the Manchester City academy. We've heard his brother Fandab is also useful.

It couldn't happen… could it?

It's finished in the East Midlands. Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United.

The third bid for Douglas Luiz from Arsenal has been rejected, now.

An hour to go in the transfer market…

Peter Crouch reminding us of happy memories.

We wonder who on Earth this could be…

Arthur has signed for Liverpool. We expect he can learn to work and play and get along with each other. 

Another superb signing video, this one courtesy of Shrewsbury Town.

It's worth bearing in mind that there are now just 13 Premier League games for every club until the transfer window reopens.

Chelsea starlet Harvey Vale has signed a new three-year contract and joined Championship side Hull City on loan for the season. 

"With the greatest respect, we have not had the help in the transfer market that this team has needed."

Arsenal apparently refusing to give up on Douglas Luiz. They have less than 40 minutes to find a solution.

Karma has come to bite Bamba Dieng in the bottom. Reports from France say he's failed his medical with Nice, having walked out of a deal with Leeds in the 11th hour to pursue a move with the Ligue 1 outfit. 

Everton have signed James Garner for £15m from Manchester United. That's Garner and Gana for the Toffees this summer, then.

A big move for Birmingham: Josh Maja is moving to St. Andrews by the looks of it.

"If there’s a good opportunity, we have to strike," Erlk ten Hag tells BT Sport. United have 20 minutes to pounce on an opportunity…

10 minutes until the window closes. 

Arthur Melo's Liverpool deal comes with a €37.5m option to buy, by the way. 

Fulham have completed the signing of Carlos Vinicius from Benfica. Vinicius was on loan at Tottenham two seasons ago.

Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has moved to Lille on loan for the season.

It's past 11pm. The transfer window is now closed.

Nottingham Forest are no longer signing Batshuayi. Wonder if they'll have enough cover across the squad without him…

La Liga have announced Barcelona's signing for them. Barça have brought in Arsenal's Hector Bellerin and Chelsea's Marcos Alonso. 

Duje Caleta-Car is announced by Southampton. They choose to ignore the obvious "Dude where's my car" pun. Shame.

Jan Bednarek has gone to Villa on loan.

Leeds have found a forward after all. It looks like Wilfried Gnonto is on his way to Elland Road. 

Nottingham Forest found time for more deals today. What an extraordinary window for the Tricky Trees. 

Dan James has been announced at Fulham.

We'll leave things there. Thanks for joining us today – until January…

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