The transfer window closes tomorrow and it's sure to be a busy last few hours as several clubs look to make big signings before 11pm. Here are today's latest developments...
Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveGet in touch: email Dominic and follow us on BlueskyNick Woltemade is closing in on a loan move from Newcastle to Juventus, a year after arriving on Tyneside in a club record £69m deal; while Everton are in talks with Monaco over a deal to sign Folarin Balogun after agreeing to sell Beto to Fiorentina.Here’s the full story from our writers:It underlines the strangeness of Liverpool’s recent transfer strategy that the understandable excitement generated by Bradley Barcola’s impending £123m arrival from Paris Saint-Germain is offset by concern over the gaps in Iraola’s squad that have not been filled – right-wing, right-back and central midfield being the most obvious ones. The need to improve in all three departments was evident as Liverpool had to fight back to salvage a late 2-2 draw [against Nottingham Forest]. “We don’t know what the squad is going to be on 2 September,” said Iraola, surely holding out hope that wingers are not the only incomings before Tuesday. “I think every analysis I can make is when I know and when everything finishes, when I will know who is going to be here all the season or until January.” Continue reading...
Palace poised to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor on loanForest closing in on Palace’s Muñoz in £22m dealNick Woltemade is close to a loan move from Newcastle to Juventus, a year after arriving at Newcastle in a club record £69m deal from Stuttgart.The gifted Germany forward has struggled to impose himself amid the high-intensity gameplans choreographed first by Eddie Howe and now Matthias Jaissle at St James’ Park. Continue reading...
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction. Although a deal for Ndiaye is largely agreed between the two clubs, it remains unclear whether he will make the switch to north London, with Manchester City among the clubs to have expressed an interest. Everton are open to selling Ndiaye, 26, after he rejected multiple contract offers and held talks with Saudi club Al-Hilal earlier this summer.
Not everything is straightforward around Bruno Fernandes. The idea of Fernandes leaving, even at the age of 31, is not something many United fans would be comfortable with. "He is the one that gets Manchester United ticking," former United and England wide man Ashley Young told Sky Sports.
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