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Liverpool have still yet to complete their first signing of the transfer window, which shuts on Friday – but two incoming deals could be quickly completed after Giorgi Mamardashvili had a medical and news emerged of interest in Juventus winger Federico Chiesa.

Meanwhile the future of Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling is still unclear; he has been linked with Manchester United most recently but although reports say he’s open to a move to Old Trafford, talks with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy have to take place first over his £300,000 a week wages and what happens to it if he moves on a lower salary elsewhere. Chelsea, meanwhile, want Jadon Sancho in a swap deal – and Victor Osimhen’s agent gave the Blues a boost by saying he’s not going to Saudi Arabia.

Elsewhere, there are reports and rumours surrounding Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse and Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard, as more deals try to get crammed in before deadline day.

Follow the latest transfer news and updates in today’s live blog below:

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Nottingham Forest make surprise bid for Yoane Wissa

We mentioned earlier that Forest had been knocked back for Santiago Gimenez and that Eddie Nketiah might be Crystal Palace-bound – now the Tricky Trees have come in with a new offer for a third striker target.

Brentford’s Yoane Wissa is the man they seemingly want now, with Wolves also keen say Sky Sports – but it’s Forest who have put in a £25m bid.

No response reported as of yet – meanwhile Forest winger Josh Bowler is set to head to Preston in the Championship. No confirmation if that’s a loan or permanent.

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Chelsea land Penders ahead of next summer arrival

Just what Chelsea needed – another goalkeeper! Mike Penders is in, signing from Genk and agreeing a deal through to 2032 – although he won’t officially join until next summer.

Regardless, the Blues have confirmed his impending arrival, with the 19-year-old staying in Belgium this term.

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 10:57

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Sterling set for Chelsea talks amid Man United rumours – and Sancho swap possible

Raheem Sterling wants talks with the Chelsea hierarchy over his contract situation before opening transfer discussions with any other club, reports the Telegraph.

His £300,000 a week deal guarantees him £40m over the three years left on his Chelsea deal, and he wants clarification on the Blues making up the difference if he moves on a lower salary elsewhere.

Manchester United are said to be interested and he “would consider” a move to Old Trafford, but swift talks would need to take place given the transfer window shuts this week.

Chelsea are keen on a swap deal involving Sterling and Man United’s out-of-favour winger Jadon Sancho, but there is no firm offer from United for the squad number-less Sterling at this point.

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 10:33

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West Ham defender rejects Bundesliga move

Nayef Aguerd has turned down the chance to move to an “unnamed club” in the German Bundesliga on loan.

The Moroccan is not in favour under Julen Lopetegui after the arrivals of Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo, but his big wages after signing for £28m two years ago is making him tough to shift. An offer from Saudi Arabia remains an option, the Guardian reports.

Kurt Zouma is also still set to move to the Saudi Pro League, while Max Cornet is available for sale but similarly has few takers due to the Hammers paying him big wages.

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 10:25

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James Trafford wanted by Newcastle in loan-to-buy deal

England’s third-or-fourth-choice stopper James Trafford is seen by many as an international goalkeeper in the making – and Newcastle United want to make sure he’s theirs for the long haul.

The Guardian report they have made a new bid for the Burnley man, having already been turned down for £15m.

A loan deal for this season with an obligation to buy him next summer is on the agenda this time, but one of those ahead of him for England – Nick Pope – is of course the senior stopper at St. James’ Park.

Meanwhile, Martin Dubravka is expected to leave, while new signing Odysseas Vlachodimos would also have to leave on loan if Trafford arrives.

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 10:15

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Oxlade-Chamberlain could return to England

Former Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been playing in Turkey with Besiktas most recently, but he has offers to leave the Super Lig reports national outlet Sports Digitale.

One is from the Premier League, with Brentford keen on signing him and having opened talks with Besiktas over the move.

However, it’s not certain he’ll return, as Eredivisie side Ajax also want him – such a move would reunite the 31-year-old with former Reds teammate Jordan Henderson, who is also in Netherlands these days.

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 09:55

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Palace close to Nketiah deal

Crystal Palace are set to be very busy in the last few days of the window – they look to be in pole position to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal, having almost agreed a deal for £25m plus £5m in add-ons.

The Athletic report they have moved ahead of Nottingham Forest, who had already bid for the striker earlier in the summer, as Oliver Glasner looks to set his squad for the season ahead.

With Forest also seeing Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez reject their offer, it suddenly leaves them short of a key position they wanted to upgrade this window.

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 09:45

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Napoli set to sign Premier League midfield duo

On that McTominay news – he’s not the only midfielder set to head to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Yesterday Man United agreed a fee of around £25m to sell the Scot to the Serie A side and his new sidekick in the middle might be a fellow current Premier League player…and fellow Scot.

Brighton are set to sell Billy Gilmour to the same side, a £12.5m deal agreed on Monday according to reports, having played 46 times in the league for the Seagulls since signing two years ago.

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 09:37

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Rio Ferdinand questions Manchester United’s sale of Scott McTominay to Napoli

The 27-year-old came through the Manchester United academy and has made more than 250 appearances since his senior debut in 2017.

While McTominay has not necessarily commanded a key role during his time at Old Trafford, the midfielder has regularly popped up with key goals, including in the comeback quarter-final victory over Liverpool en route to FA Cup success last year.

And citing the impact of some key Manchester United squad men of his era, Ferdinand suggested that Erik ten Hag and the club’s hierarchy were taking a “gamble” in selling the Scot.

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 09:33

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Liverpool line up cut-price move for Federico Chiesa

Chiesa is out of favour at Juventus and has been omitted from their squad for the first two games of the season by new manager Thiago Motta.

And Liverpool are considering whether to bring him in to strengthen their attacking options as they finally begin to add to the squad Arne Slot inherited from Jurgen Klopp.

Richard Jolly has more details:

Karl Matchett27 August 2024 09:25



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