That's all folks
We're still waiting on the confirmation of David Luiz and Alex Iwobi but for now that will be all from us. I've been Will Laing and thank you for joining us on this rollercoaster of a Deadline Day. We'll be back to do it all over again in January, so join us then!
End of Deal Sheet Deadline
7pm marks the deadline for clubs to submit their deal sheets to the Premier League. According to Sky Sports, Everton have submitted their deal sheet on time, it is just a case of confirming the signing of Alex Iwobi.
Barnsley bring in Patrick Schmidt
📄🖊️ | We are delighted to announce the signing of exciting striker, Patrick Schmidt! #YouReds | #WelcomeSchmidt pic.twitter.com/oXGnhbbpP1
— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) August 8, 2019
Leicester unveil Praet
Finally the Belgian midfielder signs from Sampdoria for £18m. Think they delayed the signing just to make the video.
Welcome to #lcfc, @DennisPraet 🦊
— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 8, 2019
Mo Besic is a Blade
Sheffield United have confirmed the loan signing of Mo Besic from Everton.
The Bosnian midfielder had a very successful loan at Middlesbrough last season and will now test himself in the Premier League.
Welcome to the Blades, Mo ✍️ pic.twitter.com/VOM3RN4Tt2
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 8, 2019
10 minutes to go!
Not long to go now, the question on every Everton fan's lips is 'where is Alex Iwobi?'. A deal sheet is believed to have been submitted to the Premier League, but there hasn't been as much as a whisper from either club since the window shut at 5pm.
C'mon we're waiting Alex!
Dennis Praet has offically been spotted in Leicester by Sky reporter Rob Dorsett! Will the deal be done in time?
Dennis Praet at #lcfc See #ssn pic.twitter.com/wTu1wv5w5n
— Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) August 8, 2019
From Robins to Rams
Ex-Forest forward Jamie Paterson has joined Derby County on a season long loan from Bristol City.
Welcome to Derby County, @JamiePaterson12! 🙌
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) August 8, 2019
The 27-year-old has joined from Bristol City on a season-long loan deal...
With around 20 minutes left for them final deal papers to be completed, there could be plenty of delighted fans and some disappointed come 7pm.
Anyone still fancying your club to be one of those making a last minute signing?
Finally, La Liga clubs have been huge spenders this summer splashing out a total of £1.5 billion.
La Liga
João Felix - Benfica to Atletico Madrid £113m
Antione Griezmann - Atletico Madrid to Barcelona £107.6m
Eden Hazard - Chelsea to Real Madrid £88.5m
Frenkie De Jong - Ajax to Barcelona £65.3m
Luka Jovic - Eintracht Frankfurt to Real Madrid £57.7m
Following on from England and Italy, these are the biggest from France and Germany.
Ligue 1
Idrissa Gueye - Everton to PSG £29m
Abdou Diallo - Borussia Dortmund to PSG £28.9m
Thiago Mendes - Lille to Lyon £22.4m
Joachim Andersen - Sampdoria to Lyon £21.5m
Gelson Martins - Atletico Madrid to Monaco £19.6m
Bundesliga
Lucas Hernandez - Atletico Madrid to Bayern Munich £68m
Mats Hummels - Bayern Munich to Borussia Dortmund £33.8m
Benjamin Pavard - Stuttgart to Bayern Munich £31.4m
Kerem Demirbay - Hoffenheim to Bayer Leverkusen £28.2m
Ademola Lookman - Everton to RB Leipzig £22.5m
This summer's biggest deals
Over the course of the transfer window clubs around the world have spent a monumental total of £4.5 billion. Let's have a look at the most expensive from the top five leagues. Here are England and Italy's biggest signings of the summer.
Premier League
Harry Maguire - Leicester to Manchester United £80m
Nicolas Pépé - Lille to Arsenal £72m
Rodri - Atletico Madrid to Manchester City £62.6m
João Cancelo - Juventus to Manchester City £60m
Tanguy Ndombele - Lyon to Spurs £55.5m
Serie A
Romelu Lukaku - Manchester United to Inter Milan £70m
Matthijs De Ligt - Ajax to Juventus £67.8m
Danilo - Manchester City to Juventus £32.3m
Kostas Manolas - Roma to Napoli £32.3m
Rafael Leão - Lille to Milan £32m
Zaha stays at Selhurst Park
Possibly the biggest coup of Deadline Day was done by Roy Hodgson. The former England manager has managed to keep his Ivorian superstar Wilfried Zaha at the club despite swarming interests over the course of the window.
Anchoring Zaha down to Palace hasn't gone down kindly with the player himself. Earlier in the day he handed in a transfer request, only for it to be ignored. Roy Hodgson has revealed that Zaha's "beef is with the chairman and owners of the club because he’s wanted to leave and they haven’t received the offer that they think is sufficient to allow him to leave”.
Loader loan deal off!
Reading have denied the loan deal of forward Danny Loader to Wolves. According to Sky Sports, the England Under-20 international was forced to travel back down south following his medical at Wolverhampton - leaving the Midlands club "disappointed and confused".
Burnley announce the signing of Chelsea midfielder
Speak of the devil. Burnley confirm Drinkwater will join the Clarets on a season long loan from Chelsea.
SIGNING | Danny Drinkwater joins the Clarets on loan from Chelsea. Watch his exclusive interview on Clarets Player.
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) August 8, 2019
WATCH ➡️ https://t.co/I8tE1VHYZk pic.twitter.com/dWCOcDWSkK
The Danny Drinkwater deal is still up in arms between Chelsea and Burnley. However Burnley are still confident of the loan deal being wrapped up.
According to Sky Sports, one of the five players awaiting confirmation of their respective transfers is Belgian midfielder Dennis Praet from Sampdoria. Leicester are confident are confident of completing the £18m signing before the 7pm deadline.
What will Kieran Tierney bring to the Gunners?
For years Arsenal have been searching for permanent full backs. Since the days of Ashley Cole and Gael Clichy, the Gunners have been screaming out for a quality left back. Could Tierney be the answer?
An athletic attacking wing back surely can't go a miss in the Premier League. The 22 year old has already played over 100 games at Celtic and is heavily touted to challenge Andy Robertson as Scotland's number one left back in the coming years.
A total of five players have deal papers yet to be confirmed by the Premier League. Everton fans, could one of those players be Alex Iwobi?
Lo Celso loan deal done!
Tottenham manage to close the signing of Argentinian creative midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso from Spanish side Real Betis. The deal for the moment is a season long loan with the option to make it permanent next summer for £55m.
It’s time to say #HolaLoCelso!
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 8, 2019
🇦🇷 @LoCelsoGiovani ✍️
#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/Dzo3u9YkG3
As the transfer business begins to simmer down, I think it's time for a Premier League round up.
They key moves up and down the country are as follows:
Ryan Sessegnon has made his long awaited move from Fulham to Spurs for £25m.
Arsenal waited until the last day of the window to complete the signing of Scottish full back Kieran Tierney from Celtic for £25m according to BBC Sport.
Up in the North East, 30 year old Andy Carroll makes his long trip back home to join Newcastle on loan following a eight year spell away from his boyhood club.
Some devastating news coming from Manchester City regarding Leroy Sane. However, it isn't a move away from the club. A statement from City has confirmed that Sane has seriously damaged his anterior cruciate ligament.
But at least he isn't on a flight to Munich?
According to Sky Sports, Everton's Iwobi deal looks to be worth a total of £35m. They have certainly put their hands in their pockets this summer.
Jacob Murphy makes his way from the Magpies to the Owls
Newcastle allow promising youngster Jacob Murphy to join Sheffield Wednesday on a year long loan.
Jacob Murphy has completed his loan move to the Owls! #swfc pic.twitter.com/Pz4D0nSR7w
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) August 8, 2019
Carson to make a Premier League comeback
Let's not forget that loan deals can still be completed after the window has shut... and they are!
Manchester City have completed the loan signing of veteran keeper Scott Carson from Derby County.
✍️ We are delighted to have signed Scott Carson from Derby County on a year-long loan deal.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 8, 2019
Welcome, Scott! 💙
🔵 #mancity pic.twitter.com/XOAbPJqpTP
But before I do. According to Sky Sports, Everton's last minute dash for Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi looks as if it has been successful! I shall confirm that when I can.
Let's have a look at the massive moves that have been completed over the course of today.
Hi everyone I'm Will Laing! What a window that was, I'm here to round up the day's action.
Two minutes left after that Will Laing will take over and announce the announcements of transfers that are completed, or are bound to be until 5PM.
FIVE minutes left, and Everton are back with another bid Alex Iwobi, according to Sky Sports
Andy Carroll completes Newcastle United comeback
The big man completes the move to his boyhood club after spending seven years with West Ham.
⚫️⚪️ #CarrollComesHome pic.twitter.com/tgUVWnAYK1
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 8, 2019
Arsenal announce the signing of Kieran Tierney
He's here, and he's perfect.
He's here...
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 8, 2019
Welcome to The Arsenal, @kierantierney1 👋
🏴 #TimeForTierney pic.twitter.com/oGJQ5BIIrY
Huddersfield are set to sign Chelsea's midfielder Trevor Chalobah, according to Sky Sports.
25 minutes left and it doesn't look like we're in for a massive shock in terms of potential deals.
Sheffield United have reportedly made a last-ditch bid to sign Mohamed Besic from Everton on a season-long loan deal.
We'll see how that unfolds...
Lukaku's transfer announced
Manchester United officially announced the sale of Romelu Lukaku.
🇮🇹 @RomeluLukaku9 departs for Italy with our thanks and best wishes for the future.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 8, 2019
Wolves fail to secure a double deal
Daniele Rugani and Frank Kessie rejected contract offers from Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to Nicolo Schira.
Despite Juventus and Milan accepting offers for their players, Wolves will not be getting their targets.
Bjarnason leaves Villa
Aston Villa have announced that they and Birkir Bjarnason have today mutually agreed to the termination of his contract with the Club.
#AVFC & Birkir Bjarnason have today mutually agreed to the termination of his contract with the Club.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 8, 2019
The Icelandic international made 54 appearances & scored six goals after joining from FC Basel in January 2017. The Club would like to wish BB the best of luck for the future. pic.twitter.com/0ur19CPjRD
Watford sees bid knocked back for Danny Rose
Watford have had a bid rejected for Tottenham left-back Danny Rose, according to Sky sources.
And it looks like they will be going back for him...
Eddie Nketiah joins Leeds on a one-year loan
And there it is, Nketiah's one-year loan from Arsenal to Leeds.
✍️ | Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of @EddieNketiah9 on a season-long loan
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 8, 2019
One hour left...
Will we see any BIG last-minute moves? Hopefully, yes.
Kalvin Phillips to stay at Leeds despite interest from Aston Villa reports the Mail.
He's reportedly open for fresh discussions over a new contract, improved contract.
Romelu Lukaku set to sign for Inter
After a long transfer saga, it looks like the Belgian finally got his wish.
🤳 | THIS PLAYER...#NotForEveryone @RomeluLukaku9 pic.twitter.com/pDuKLiNS58
— Inter (@Inter) August 8, 2019
Aaron Mooy signs for Brighton on a year-long loan
✍️ We’re delighted to announce the signing of Aaron Mooy on a one-year loan deal from @htafc! 🇦🇺#AnnounceMooy 😉
— Brighton & Hove Albion ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) August 8, 2019
📲 Breaking news brought to you by @eToro.#BHAFC 🔵⚪️
And now according to Palace's manager, Roy Hodgson, the club's transfer window is done.
One right-back out, no right-back in.
Zaha to stay at Palace
And it looks like Wilfried Zaha's attempt to leave the club by turning in a transfer request has failed.
BREAKING: Crystal Palace have told Sky Sports News that their summer business is done and that Wilfried Zaha WILL NOT be leaving the club
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 8, 2019
Nketiah to Leeds a done deal
After losing Kemar Roofe to RSCA, Leeds managed to swoop in and hijack Eddie Nketiah's loan move to Bristol City.
Done deal - England youth striker Eddie Nketiah has joined Leeds United from Arsenal on a season-long loan #LUFC #AFC
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 8, 2019
Tom Pearce makes Wigan switch from Leeds
📰 | #LUFC defender Tom Pearce has today completed a move to fellow Sky Bet Championship side Wigan Athletic
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 8, 2019
Watford sign Ismaila Sarr from Stade Rennais
After a bit of a saga in recent days with the deal on and off, Watford finally got their man.
#AnnounceSarr pic.twitter.com/pC3MJWYzly
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) August 8, 2019
Charlie Austin joins West Brom
And it's all official!
🙌🏼 Austin announced! 🙌🏼
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) August 8, 2019
We've signed striker @chazaustin10 on a two-year deal from @SouthamptonFC ✍🏼#DeadlineDay | #WBA pic.twitter.com/jJCwCraZla
And one more for all Tottenham fans...
Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon have signed their respective contracts with the club! (@FabrizioRomano)
Drinkwater passes medical ahead of Burnley switch
According to Mirror, Danny Drinkwater has passed a medical at Turf Moor ahead of his move to Burnley.
The Chelsea midfielder is expected to sign for the Clarets on a season-long loan before tonight's deadline.
Hello everyone! I'm Alan Rzepa and I'll be taking you throughout the last two, probably most hectic hours of the deadline day.
That’s all from me, there are plenty of deals going through now! Next up it will be Alan Rzepa keeping you all up to date with the latest deadline day news with just 2 hours to go.
Manchester City agree deal to sign Pedro Porro
Man City have agreed a deal to sign defender Pedro Porro from sister club Girona.
If the deal is completed, Porro will be sent straight back on loan to Real Valladolid.
Aston Villa defender on the verge of move to Championship side on loan
Aston Villa defender James Bree is on the verge of completing a move to Luton Town in a season-long loan deal.
He is understood to be undergoing a medical with this move very close to completion. (Birmingham Live)
Dean Smith 'very happy' with Villa's summer business
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says he is 'very happy' with his current squad after a huge spending spree this summer. It appears as though there will be no more incomings in this window at Villa Park.
Spurs get involved on deadline day, Carter-Vickers has joined Stoke on loan
📰 @cameroncv2 has joined @stokecity on loan for the 2019/20 season.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/vzd1lMuVEX
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 8, 2019
West Brom confirm the loan signing of Grady Diangana from West Ham
We're delighted to announce the signing of Grady Diangana on a season-long loan from @WestHamUtd ✍🏼#DeadlineDay | #WBA pic.twitter.com/4rz6d9uBIk
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) August 8, 2019
Mandzukic not heading for Manchester
Manchester United will not be bringing in Mario Mandzukic from Juventus in this transfer window, Sky Sports News understands
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 8, 2019
Charlie Austin set to sign for West Brom
Charlie Austin has passed a medical and a deal between West Brom and Southampton has been agreed, according to Sky Sports News.
The fee is believed to be around £4m and the striker will sign a two-year deal with an option of another year on top of that.
'Maybe': Sean Dyche on the possibility of signing Danny Drinkwater
Manager Sean Dyche says Danny Drinkwater arrival a ‘maybe’. Agreement has to be reached with all parties.
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) August 8, 2019
Update on Tottenham's deadline day
Sky Sports News have given an update on three potential signings that Spurs could complete before deadline day.
Giovani Lo Celso is set to complete a £55m move to Tottenham from Real Betis once a medical is completed, the deal could rise to £60m.
Tottenham have agreed a fee with Fulham for Ryan Sessegnon, they expect to complete the deal on Deadline Day. The clubs have agreed a deal worth £25m rising to £30m, with Josh Onomah moving the other way.
Spurs are no longer actively pursuing a deal for Paulo Dybala. As things stand, Juventus are not willing to let Dybala leave without a replacement lined up.
Millwall sign Luke Steele on loan from Nottingham Forest
✍ @lukeysteele1 is a Lion...#Millwall
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) August 8, 2019
Millwall let veteran striker leave the club permanently
#Millwall can confirm Steve Morison's loan move to @shrewsweb has become a permanent deal.
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) August 8, 2019
All the best, Moro 🦁
Burnley striker wanted by several Championship clubs
According to Sky Sport news, QPR are the favourites to sign Nahki Wells from Burnley, although Birmingham and Bristol City are also interested in the 29-year-old.
Newcastle winger set for a loan move to the Championship
Jacob Murphy is set to sign for Sheffield Wednesday and is heading to have a medical to complete a loan move to the Championship club. (Sky Sports News).
Good Afternoon everyone! Adam Thomason here, there is just three hours left of transfer deadline day and let’s hope a few more deals will get over the line in the next hour.
That's all from me for now. Adam Thomason will be with you in just a couple of minutes as we edge closer to the conclusion of the summer window. Stick with us for all the developments as they happen!
Zaha latest
We reported earlier that Wilfried Zaha missed Crystal Palace training today - but The Athletic's Ed Malyon points out that there might not be anything in that. He wasn't expected to play this weekend anyway having only just come back from AFCON. Despite his transfer request yesterday, it doesn't look like that move is happening at this stage.
Mooy back to the top-flight?
Brighton boss Graham Potter says Huddersfield midfielder Aaron Mooy is a player he likes and hopes a deal will be finalised today. Does not expect any more incomings or anyone to leave #bhafc pic.twitter.com/Zw9hEedGTs
— Ed Elliot (@EdwardJElliot) August 8, 2019
More Reading news!
It's all happening at Reading today! 18-year-old forward Danny Loader is having a medical at Wolves as we speak ahead of a move to the Premier League outfit.
Two more rule out signings
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith and Norwich City manager Daniel Farke have both ruled out more signings this window too. Have they done enough to stave off relegation back to the Championship?
But they will be signing a Chelsea man...
Chelsea's Brazilian winger Kenedy, who spent last season on loan at Newcastle United, is reportedly set to sign for the Royals on a year-long switch. What a deal that is for the Championship side!
No escape for Royals outcasts
Chris Gunter and Gareth McCleary are both set to stay at Reading, despite training away from the first-team. The Royals have blocked any loan moves for the duo, according to GetReading.com, but there are no permanent offers yet. Still nothing on Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria, either; he is still hopeful of making a move to the Madejski.
Setback for Wolves?
Boubakary Soumare, the 20-year-old Lille midfielder, is not interested in a move to Molineux, according to L'Equipe, despite Wolves lodging a hefty €40 million bid.
Zaha replacement found?
RB Leipzig forward Jean-Kevin Augustin is being lined up for a switch to Crystal Palace, according to Sky Sports, if they need to replace Wilfried Zaha. They claim Augustin prefers a Selhurst Park switch to other Premier League teams who are also interested.
Lo Celso details emerge
We already know that Real Betis man Giovani Lo Celso is in London for his medical. Goncalo Lopes claims that deal is a loan initially (for €16 million), with Spurs obliged to pay another €40 million to make it permanent next June.
Mendes in Manchester?
Agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly in Manchester to seal a last-gasp move to United for Sporting Lisbon man Bruno Fernandes, according to Correio da Manha. Time's running out, but could that one get squeezed over the line?
No incomings for Premier League pair
Firstly, Jurgen Klopp has reiterated that Liverpool won't be making any signings today in his pre-Norwich City press conference.
West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini has also ruled out buying anyone else.
He said: "We have two players in each position. We have done what we needed."
More outgoings are possible, however, with Ryan Kent still searching for a move away from the Reds.
Personal terms agreed in the North-East
Looks like it's full steam ahead for Andy Carroll's return to Newcastle. He's agreed personal terms. Initial one-year contract. I know they say "Never go back", but he'll be utterly ecstatic about rejoining #NUFC.
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) August 8, 2019
United's striker search struggling
And first up: Manchester United. With Romelu Lukaku departing for Inter Milan, Red Devils fans would have wanted a new signing to come and replace him, but that's looking unlikely according to BBC Sport. Their target Mario Mandzukic is set to remain with Juve, with his wage demands deemed 'excessive' for a 33-year-old.
Good afternoon, folks! Matt Addison here, ready to take you through the next hour of done deals as the customary slamming shut of the transfer window draws ever closer. There are less than four hours remaining for English sides to get deals over the line... so let's see what happens between now and 5pm UK time.
Right, that's all from me. The transfer madness continues though, with Matt Addison taking the baton for the next hour.
Movement at Ewood Park
It looks like its all go in the Championship. According to BBC Sport, Blackburn Rovers are set to sign Cardiff City defender Greg Cunningham on loan until the end of the season.
Another in for the Baggies
It's been a busy day at the Hawthorns but West Bromwich Albion aren't done just yet. Sky Sports report that West Ham winger Grady Diangana looks set to join on loan.
Watford considering options
Watford are still hoping to get a move for Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr over the line but Sky Sports report that they are also considering PSV forward Steven Bergwijn.
Bostock returns to England
Remember John Bostock? Well, the former Tottenham midfielder looks set to join Nottingham Forest from Toulouse, according to The Athletic.
Rojo to make the permanent jump?
That loan move between Everton and Manchester United for Marcus Rojo? Well, it could very well become permanent. Multiple reports suggest that the two clubs are locked in talks over the deal with the Blues desperate for defensive depth.
Tierney medical
Arsenal's move for Kieran Tierney has kicked up a notch. The Telegraph report that the Scottish international is undergoing his medical and should be fine - despite only recently having hernia surgery.
Sheffield Wednesday considering defender
Jumping out of the Premier League and into the Championship, and Sheffield Wednesday are seemingly chasing Hamburg defender David Bates.
The Scottish defender, who was previously at Rangers, is of interest to a number of clubs according to The Mirror.
Zaha movement
Wilfried Zaha's potential move is easily one of the biggest stories of deadline day and it appears as if he hasn't taken part in training with Crystal Palace today according to Sky Sports.
United seeking forward reinforcements
With Romelu Lukaku heading to Inter Milan, Manchester United are in the market for another forward. Their loan move for Juventus' Mario Mandzukic has hit a snag, however, according to The Guardian.
One to key an eye on.
Spurs exits on the cards
Tottenham youngster Cameron Carter-Vickers is on his way to join Stoke City. According to BBC Sport, the fee would be in the region of £6 million.
It's not Dybala, but it is something Spurs fans.
Fresh start for Berahino
Sadio Berahino, once linked with moves to top Premier League teams, has seemingly found a new club following his release from Stoke City.
He will join Belgian side Zulte Waregem, according to The Athletic.
Drinkwater heading north
According to The Telegraph, Danny Drinkwater looks set to depart Chelsea for Burnley on a season-long loan.
Rojo the Blue?
Everton are still looking to get deals done before the window slams shut - with Wilfried Zaha a key target. However, multiple reports say that they are pondering a loan move for Marcus Rojo and that the Argentine defender has had talks with Manchester United about leaving.
Magpies reunited?
Newcastle United, who have already got themselves a new striker in Joelinton, could be bolstering their ranks with a former player. The Chronicle reports that Andy Carroll is an option after leaving West Ham United on a free.
Afternoon, welcome to the final five hours of deadline day. There are still plenty of questions to be answered but hopefully, we'll be able to guide you along as things get slightly more chaotic.
So as morning becomes afternoon, that is my cue to bid adieu. I hope I have whetted your appetite for this afternoon's assumed merry-go-round of action, and I leave you in the capable paws of Connor Bennett. Until next time.
Fulham keen on Reid
After their drop down the Championship last season, and after an opening day defeat to Barnsley last weekend, BBC Sport report that Fulham are keen on prizing Cardiff forward Bobby Reid before the window closes. With former club Bristol City also in the argument, the Bluebirds will want in the region of the £8.5m they paid to acquire his services.
We have approached, what some would regard as, a lull. But fear not! We will keep you entertained as agents across the country scramble in the efforts to seal those oh-so important add-on fees....
Cancelo unveiling this afternoon
On the back of yesterday's blockbuster move for Juventus full-back Joao Cancelo, Manchester City will unveil their latest summer signing later this afternoon, in a press conference at approximately 1.30pm. Mark your diaries.
And there he is! 😍 pic.twitter.com/n9Ez13Rm7X
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 7, 2019
Seagulls sign PSG defender
DONE DEAL - Graham Potter's Brighton have sealed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain right-back Romaric Yapi on a one-year deal from the French Champions.
Yapi made nine appearance during the past two season for Les Parisiens in the UEFA Youth League
Villa move for Ben Yedder?
Whilst Villa have already seen midfield John McGinn sign on for a further five-years earlier this morning, Dean Smith is still keen on adding a new front-man. Wissam Ben Yedder has been widely mooted for a sensational £32m move to Birmingham, but with Monaco circling, with Villa get a deal done for the livewire Sevilla man?
Dybala plot thickens
I'm going to offer a crumb of hope to Spurs fans over the Dybala deal. Whilst Juventus had reportedly opted to keep the Argentine, Maurizio Sarri is believed to have left Dybala out of his immediate plans. It is Dybala's labyrinthine £40m image rights that remain the sizeable obstacle in the deal. (The Independent)
Coutinho only considering Liverpool return?
Philippe Coutinho has in the past week been involved in a game of Iberian-Anglo ping pong this week, but after both Spurs and Arsenal were heavily linked with a move for the Barcelona forward, TalkSport are now suggesting that the Brazilian will only consider a return to Merseyside.
Argyle move for Chelsea youngster
Dropping down to League Two, Plymouth Argyle have completed the signing of Chelsea U-20 defender Josh Grant.
The centre-back moves to Home Park until January.
Late Lukaku replacement?
With Romelu Lukaku in Milan to finalise a deal to Inter, will Manchester United complete a deal to replace the Belgian before 5pm? Mario Mandzukic has been touted and could go through, but might we see late drama at Old Trafford?
Newcastle sign Emil Krafth
Steve Bruce has made his latest addition the Newcastle ranks, after the signing of Joelinton, Allan Saint-Maximin and Jetro Willems. Krafth joins from Ligue 1 side Amiens
Introducing our 4️⃣th signing of the summer, Emil Krafth.#WorKrafth #NUFC #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/0mQ2jw7Lwv
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 8, 2019
So far...
Aside from that, here are the big developments so far today
-Lukaku set to seal 73m move to Inter
-David Luiz close to 8m move to Arsenal from Chelsea
-Giovani Lo Celso arrives at Spurs for medical
Dybala OFF?
The big breaking news of the last few minutes came surrounding Paulo Dybala's proposed move to Spurs..
BREAKING: Tottenham’s proposed move for Paulo Dybala is OFF after Juventus ultimately decided not to sell the 25-year-old Argentina forward #THFC #Juve
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 8, 2019
Morning all! I'm tagging in to take you up to lunchtime on what is turning out to be the most frenzied of deadline days. So grab your yellow tie and lets go!
That is all from me. Neil Leverett will take you through the twists and turns of deadline day for the next hour!
Championship clubs fight for Wells
According to Sky Sports News, a multitude of Championship clubs are battling for Burnley striker Nakhi Wells. The 29-year-old has fallen further down the pecking order at Turfmoor and a return to The Championship seems inevitable before the end of the day.
Dybala move to Spurs is off
BBC Sport are reporting that the proposed transfer of Paulo Dybala is OFF. For some time it appeared the Argentine would be leaving Serie A but Juventus have decided they do not want to sell the player.
Lo Celso lands in London
As seen earlier, SSN are reporting that Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso has landed in London and is set to undergo a medical imminently.
Will Manchester United replace Lukaku?
Having secured a huge fee from Inter Milan for out-of-favour striker Romelu Lukaku, will United have enough time to reinvest those funds? Mario Mandzukic and Inaki Williams have been highlighted as potential replacements, but will they be able to get a deal over the line?
All quiet at Anfield
One club that is not getting amongst the deadline day drama is current European champions, Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp seems content with his current squad, with the only potential movement being the sale of 22-year-old Ryan Kent.
Luongo joins Sheffield Wednesday
Massimo Luongo has joined Sheffield Wednesday from QPR for an undisclosed fee. The Australian spent four years at Loftus Road. (The Telegraph)
Field heads to Charlton
Sam Field has joined newly promoted Charlton Athletic on loan from West Bromwich Albion for the upcoming campaign, as reported by SSN.
Carter-Vickers heading to The Potters
21-year-old Cameron Carter-Vickers is heading to Stoke on a season-long loan, Sky Sports News are reporting. The centre-back spent last season at Swansea City, making thirty league appearances.
Leicester bolster midfield options
According to Sky Sports News, Dennis Praet has arrived in Leicester ahead of an £18 million move from Sampdoria. The Belgian would add another option to a squad already featuring the likes of James Maddison and compatriot Youri Tielemans.
Leeds to win race for Nketiah
Leeds United appear to have secured the services of Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah. It seemed yesterday that it would be Bristol City however the striker has arrived at Elland Road for a medical, with the Bielsa project being the deciding factor. (SSN)
Adam Nagy joins Bristol City
In the Championship, Bristol city have just secured the signature of Hungarian midfielder Adam Naby from Bologna.
Welcome to #BristolCity Ádám Nagy! ✍️ pic.twitter.com/AgWE1ndqJ1
— Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) August 8, 2019
Image rights proving the problem
The Independent are reporting that the image rights of Paulo Dybala are holding up a potential deal for Spurs. If Daniel Levy were able to get this deal over the line it would represent a significant day for the club, with Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon also set to sign.
Further contract news
According to The Telegraph, Southampton have tied Nathan Redmond down to a new four-year deal. The winger was in fine form for Saints last season, scoring six times in the league.
Where will Zaha end up?
Thanks Dave. It still remains to be seen whether wantaway winger Wilfried Zaha will be allowed to leave Selhurst Park this summer.
Will Everton come back in with an improved bid before the 5pm deadline?
That's all from me. I'm going to hand you over to Charlie Martin who'll take you through the next hour as Deadline Day begins to ramp-up.
Palace await response on Chalov
Crystal Palace made a £23m bid for CSKA Moscow Fyodor Chalov yesterday evening, but SSN say they are still waiting to see if the offer will suffice. It could be frantic at Selhurst Park over the coming hours.
McGinn signs new contract
Not a new arrival, but still an important piece of business for newly-promoted Villa. John McGinn, who has been linked with Manchester United this summer, has committed his future to the club.
We are delighted to announce that John McGinn has signed a new five-year contract with the Club. ✍️
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 8, 2019
Details 👉 https://t.co/gkLqa6UnU0 #AVFC pic.twitter.com/Ae8KObbR4c
Done deal for Leeds
Leeds Utd have announcing the signing of young 'keeper Illan Meslier from the French second division side Lorient.
Perhaps a replacement for Bailey Peacock-Farrell after he joined Burnley.
✍️ | #LUFC are delighted to announce that France's U20s goalkeeper @MeslierIllan has joined the club on loan
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 8, 2019
Medicals underway in two big deals
Kieran Tierney and Giovani Lo Celso have arrived for their medicals at Arsenal and Spurs respectively (Telegraph).
Latest rumours
Some more gossip doing the rounds this morning: Everton are being linked with out-of-favour Manchester United centre-back Marcos Rojo (as noted by the Telegraph), while the Guardian say there's talk in Europe of Wolves making a £30m move for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani and of Norwich targeting Lorient attacker Alexis Claude-Maurice.
19-year-old going from Gunners to Bees
Young Arsenal left-back Dominic Thompson is set to join Brentford, according to the Telegraph. Kieran Tierney's move has dealt a significant blow to his chances of first-team minutes.
More West Ham news
The Guardian have offered an update on West Ham, whose Deadline Day business is already underway.
But it might be more about outgoings now. One of those heading out the door is youngster Grady Diangana, poised to join West Brom on loan.
A mooted move for Stuttgart midfielder Santiago Ascacibar appears to be a non-starter at this stage. But who knows what will happen as the day progresses?
Nketiah heading to Leeds
Promising Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah is on his way to Leeds to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move, BBC Sport report.
He has turned down the likes of Bristol City and Swansea to join one of the Championship title favourites.
Austin likely to be only Saints exit
The Telegraph are reporting that West Brom-bound Charlie Austin should be the only player to leave Southampton on Deadline Day.
That's not to say some of their players won't move to Europe between now and September 2nd.
United interested in Williams
You'll know from reading our feed already this morning that it promises to be a dramatic day at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are after a striker and Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams has emerged as a target, according to Sky in Italy. The 25-year-old is thought to have a whopping £81million release clause.
Done deal
Thanks Brogan. We've some breaking news on the hour.
Striker Albian Ajeti has joined West Ham from Basel for a fee of £8million. He'll likely play a back-up role at the London Stadium.
Introducing our new striker... #WelcomeAjeti pic.twitter.com/h6T0fL1Tuu
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) August 8, 2019
Mooy to switch back to Premier League
One more from me before Dave Comerford takes over from 9am-10am. Brighton & Hove Albion are hoping to secure the signing of Huddersfield Town's Aaron Mooy. (SSN)
Brentford hoping to sign Eredivisie striker
Heading to the Championship, Brentford are hoping to add to their already impressive business by securing the services of Sparta Rotterdam striker Halil Dervisoglu. (SSN)
Austin to West Brom?
Sky Sports are reporting Southampton are in talks with West Brom over a potential deal for Charlie Austin.
Carson medical with City
Scott Carson is set to have a medical today with Manchester City, according to SSN.
Lukaku imminent
Romelu Lukaku is in the building! Only a matter of time it seems before it is made official:
Eccolo #lukaku a Milano: l’attaccante ha lasciato l’hotel per andare a svolgere le visite mediche,poi idoneità e firma. Il #LukakuDay è ufficialmente cominciato! Le prime immagini milanesi del nuovo attaccante dell’#Inter su @SkySport e @DiMarzio #skysport #calciomercato pic.twitter.com/6Gy7eZNTMn
— Marco Bovicelli (@MarcoBovicelli) August 8, 2019
Dybala deal 'close'
Tottenham fans! BBC Sport's David Ornstein is reporting a deal for Paulo Dybala is 'close'.
Tottenham close to reaching agreement to sign Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. Deal not done but clubs hopeful. #THFC stepped up interest after their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes ended over fee & Man Utd’s proposed move for Dybala was called off #JUVE #MUFC
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 8, 2019
Luiz on the move
A fee of £8m has been agreed between Chelsea and Arsenal for David Luiz. Is that a good move from the Gunners? (BBC)
It really is looking like it is going to be a scintillating day of transfer moves. Where will Wilfried Zaha end up? Will Spurs get their men? Can Arsenal bolster their defence? All will be covered here at VAVEL UK.
Happy Spurs fans?
#thfc Understand Sessegnon deal is £20m plus Onomah plus bonuses. Medical this morning.
— Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) August 8, 2019
Gunners to land two defenders
Arsenal are hoping to land two defenders today with Kieran Tierney in the capital to complete a move and Chelsea's David Luiz demanding a move to the Gunners. (BBC)
Lukaku lands in Milan
Romelu Lukaku has just arrived in Milano! More than 200 Inter fans here to wait him at 2am. @SkySport ⚫️🔵🛬 pic.twitter.com/Iapb9c0Ioy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 8, 2019
Watford haggling with Rennes
Watford are targeting Rennes' Ismaila Sarr but the two clubs are struggling to come to an agreement with the Orns looking to pay closer to £20m, according to SSN.
Super Mario
Sky in Italy are suggesting Manchester United have reponed talks with Juventus for Mario Mandzukic with Romelu Lukaku heading to Inter Milan.
City get their man
Manchester City completed a fantastic piece of business yesterday with the signing of Juventus' Joao Cancelo. With Danilo going the other way as a part of the deal.
The Portuguese defender told City's website: “City are a fantastic club, with a brilliant manager and I am delighted to be here.”
Italian sunshine to Leicestershire countryside
Sampdoria have agreed on an £18m fee with Leicester City for their midfielder Dennis Praet but the player could complete his medical in Italy today, according to SSN.
Steve Bruce repaying Wednesday?
Sky Sports News are reporting Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy is currently travelling to Sheffield Wednesday ahead of a season-long loan.
Spurs making moves
We are wasting no time this morning, straight off to Spurs who are also wasting no time today.
According to BBC Sport, a deal with Fulham has been agreed for Ryan Sessegnon who will have a medical at Spurs this morning.
Also, Giovani Lo Celso is in London to complete his move from Real Betis, however, the Argentine will join on an initial loan with the obligation to buy.
Could that mean Spurs are making funds available for a certain Paulo Dybala?
Lukaku Milan bound
Let's start with Manchester United, according to Sky Sports News, the Red Devils have agreed on a £73m bid from Inter Milan for striker Romeulu Lukaku who landed in Milan late last night for a medical.
Here we go!
Good morning and welcome, to VAVEL UK's 12-hour live commentary of Transfer Deadline Day 2019! I am Brogan Clasper and I will be taking you guys through the first hour bringing you the latest transfer news.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned to VAVEL UK, where we will bring you the latest transfer news as it arrives. Our live coverage will pick back up at 7am (BST) on Thursday so set your alarms for an early wake-up call as we are in for a long day of twists and turns.
The clock is ticking...
It is expected to be a busy day on Thursday as the clock begins to close in on the 5pm (BST) deadline when the window will slam shut.
The Lilywhites have also been linked with Philippe Coutinho in a rumoured loan switch from Barcelona as the Brazilian is believed to want a move back to the Premier League but a permanent deal is a stretch too far for Spurs.
A busy day ahead for Spurs
Spurs are believed to be deep in negotiations with Juventus over a potential deal for Paulo Dybala. A fee of £64 million was agreed on Tuesday, however, the player’s personal terms are expected to be a stumbling block for Spurs as they were for Manchester United.
Maguire makes his 'dream' move
Getting back to the Premier League, Manchester United were reportedly interested in De Ligt but following his move to Turin, the Red Devils turned their attention to Leicester City’s Harry Maguire. After over a month of negotiations, the two clubs came to an agreement at the fee of £80 million.
Juventus secured their main target in Ajax’s Matthijs de Ligt after agreeing on a fee of €75 million for the Dutch centre-back. The deal was agreed on a five-year basis and add-ons of around €10.5 million are believed to be added on top of the transfer fee.
European giants spending big too
However, the spending has not just been limited to the Premier League. FC Barcelona forked out the €120 million buy-out clause to acquire Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Atleti spent that money on bringing Benfica’s 19-year-old Joao Felix to the Spanish capital.
New boys making a statement
Premier League new boys Aston Villa have also spent big this summer, over £130m to be precise as the Villains have bolstered their squad with 12 new signings.
Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Manchester City, Sheffield United and even Newcastle United are just some of the teams to have smashed their transfer-records in bringing in their main targets but they are not the only teams to have impressed this window.
We have already seen some huge deals go through for Premier League teams in this summer’s transfer window and the spending is not expected to slow with some big money rumours circulating as we near the final 24 hours of the window.