Chelsea make late transfer for Barcelona’s Memphis Depay

The summer time switch window has reached the Sept. 1 deadline, and there is loads of gossip swirling about who’s shifting the place. Switch Discuss brings you all the most recent buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, after all, done deals!

TRANSFER DEADLINES
Bundesliga: 5 p.m. BST/midday ET
Serie A: 7 p.m. BST/2 p.m ET
Ligue 1: 10 p.m. BST/5 p.m. ET
LaLiga: 11 p.m. BST/6 p.m. ET
Premier League: 11 p.m. BST/6 p.m. ET

TOP STORY: Chelsea make late transfer for Depay

Chelsea are busy because the switch deadline ticks down, with journalist Gerard Romero claiming that they’re making a transfer to signal Barcelona ahead Memphis Depay.

Depay, 28, is out of contract subsequent summer time and Barca need to transfer him on to save cash as they battle with monetary points.

Chelsea are already set to signal Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after agreeing a player-plus-cash deal wherein left-back Marcos Alonso will head within the different route, sources have told ESPN.

The Blues have additionally made a £45 million bid to signal Ajax and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, sources have told ESPN. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is regarded as involved in regards to the membership’s midfield choices within the wake of Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Southampton and nagging harm considerations over key midfielder N’Golo Kante, who is about to be sidelined for round a month with a hamstring drawback.

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15.53 BST: Chelsea made a proposal to signal Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan from Dynamo Moscow, however the transfer was unable to occur.

Dynamo claim that “technical causes past their management” — probably linked to the very fact the British authorities is obstructing funds to any Russian firm over the nation’s invasion of Ukraine — was the rationale for the switch failure.

The 19-year-old prospect will now keep at Dynamo.

15.39 BST: Arsenal are making a second bid to signal Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, says The Athletic.

Luiz, 24, reportedly desires to maneuver however Villa aren’t eager on letting him go. The Gunners want cowl as Mohamed Elneny has suffered an harm, whereas Thomas Partey is combating a short-term drawback.

They’d a £20m bid rejected for Luiz and although they might up it, Villa’s stance might make a deal troublesome to finish earlier than Thursday’s 11 p.m. BST deadline.

15.27 BST: West Ham have made a proposal for Torino right-back Ola Aina, in response to Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio.

The east London membership have reportedly made a bid of a £4m preliminary price with £4m in add-ons, however the Serie A aspect are asking for an additional £2m up entrance.

Aina, who joined Torino from Chelsea in 2018, has earlier expertise within the Premier League — he performed 31 video games whereas on mortgage at Fulham throughout the 2020-21 season.

15.08 BST: Barcelona have terminated Martin Braithwaite‘s contract with the striker set to affix native rivals Espanyol on a three-year deal.

Braithwaite, 31, had gives from different LaLiga sides however opted for Espanyol’s proposal because it permits him to remain in Barcelona.

Barca signed Braithwaite for €18m from Leganes in 2020 and he had a contract at Camp Nou till 2024. Nonetheless, coach Xavi Hernandez instructed him he wouldn’t characteristic beneath him this season and suggested him to discover a new membership.

The Denmark worldwide’s intention was initially to remain and struggle for his place at Camp Nou, however with the World Cup across the nook he has opted to maneuver in the hunt for common soccer.

14.46 BST: An replace from ESPN’s James Olley on Chelsea’s deal with Barcelona to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — a player-plus-cash deal has been agreed with Barcelona wherein Marcos Alonso will be part of the LaLiga giants, sources have instructed ESPN.

The Blues pays £12m and permit Alonso to maneuver to Camp Nou after Aubameyang accepted phrases on a two-year contract with an choice for a 3rd, dependent upon what number of video games he performs in his second yr at Stamford Bridge.

Sources have instructed ESPN that the 33-year-old will fly to London on Thursday afternoon to endure a medical, with all events assured a deal will likely be accomplished earlier than the 11 p.m. BST/6 p.m. ET deadline.

Alonso has been eager on becoming a member of Barcelona for months, however talks stalled amid Barcelona’s monetary points, with Chelsea holding out for a price within the area of £8m. Barcelona needed round £20m for Aubameyang, so a compromise has lastly been reached to permit each gamers to make their desired strikes.

14.19 BST: Barcelona are set to re-sign Hector Bellerin, after the defender agreed a contract termination with Arsenal, sources have instructed ESPN’s James Olley.

The 27-year-old is in superior talks with the LaLiga membership to finish a deal earlier than Thursday’s deadline, and sources near negotiations are assured an settlement will likely be reached in time.

Bellerin was the Gunners’ longest-serving participant, having joined the membership as a 16-year-old in 2011 from Barcelona. He went on to make 308 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 15 objectives, however spent final season on mortgage at Actual Betis, as sources instructed ESPN he was intent on a recent problem after greater than a decade in north London.

Betis have been eager on signing Bellerin completely however proceed to have LaLiga registration points, an issue Barcelona additionally encountered however are step by step resolving.

There will likely be no price concerned, as Bellerin is technically a free agent, having agreed his exit from Arsenal.

14.05 BST: Paris Saint-Germain have made an enormous deadline-day bid to Inter Milan for defender Milan Skriniar, RMC stories.

Skriniar, 27, has been at Inter for 5 years and began 31 video games of their Serie A title-winning marketing campaign of 2020-21.

The Slovakia worldwide is, in response to RMC, the topic of a proposal of €70m plus add-ons from PSG.

13.39 BST: AC Milan are set to beat Villarreal to the signing of United States international Sergino Dest on loan from Barcelona, sources have instructed ESPN’s Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens, and it is a switch that is sensible for all concerned.

13.16 BST: Nottingham Forest have signed defender Willy Boly from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Ivory Coast worldwide, 31, has signed a two-year deal to turn into the nineteenth summer time arrival on the Metropolis Floor.

#BolyIsARed 🔴 pic.twitter.com/R8wCWWLDCC

— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) September 1, 2022

13.03 BST: Manchester Metropolis midfielder Bernardo Silva has confirmed that he will likely be staying on the membership this summer time amid curiosity from Barcelona.

The Portugal international told ESPN’s Rob Dawson last month that his future on the Premier League champions was unsure. However, after Wednesday’s 6-0 win over Nottingham Forest, he stated he would stay on the Etihad.

“The reality is that we’ve got not acquired gives from Spain,” Silva instructed RAC 1. “No person has come and I keep in Manchester. I am blissful and that is it. The choice is made.”

12.31 BST: Fenerbahce have joined the race to signal Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi, in response to L’Equipe.

The 29-year-old is in talks with Galatasaray, however with an settlement nonetheless not reached, the Yellow Canaries have made a transfer to try to hijack the deal from their Tremendous Lig rivals.

Icardi is but to make an look for PSG within the league this season, with supervisor Christophe Galtier trying to half methods with him.

12.14 BST: Leicester Metropolis have introduced the signing of central defender Wout Faes from Reims.

Simply sooner or later after Wesley Fofana left for Chelsea in a £75m transfer, the Foxes have changed him with Belgium worldwide Faes.

The 24-year-old, who was Reims’ participant of the season final time period, arrives after signing a five-year contract.

Our new man! 🦊#WelcomeWout pic.twitter.com/690wwZawjF

— Leicester Metropolis (@LCFC) September 1, 2022

12.03 BST: Colombia worldwide Marlos Moreno has left Manchester Metropolis to affix Troyes, the Ligue 1 membership introduced.

Moreno, 25, joined Metropolis from Atletico Nacional in 2016, however in six years on the membership’s books, he by no means made a first-team look for them.

As a substitute, he frolicked on mortgage at seven completely different golf equipment throughout 5 completely different nations earlier than leaving this summer time on a everlasting deal.

🏠 Bienvenidos 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀 ! 🇨🇴#TeamESTAC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/mROoDDexVP

— ESTAC Troyes (@estac_officiel) September 1, 2022

11.39 BST: James Garner appears to be like set to depart Manchester United at the moment, sources have instructed ESPN’s Rob Dawson.

The 21-year-old midfielder is needed by Everton, Southampton and Leicester, with United on the lookout for a price of greater than £15m.

Everton are main the race, and it is one which ought to be wrapped up properly upfront of the deadline.

He is extremely regarded at Outdated Trafford however is eager to play common first-team soccer after serving to Nottingham Forest win promotion to the Premier League final season.

11.22 BST: Arsenal are exploring a late move for Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz, sources have instructed ESPN’s James Olley.

The Gunners are scouring the marketplace for a central midfielder after dropping Mohamed Elneny for a number of weeks to a hamstring harm, whereas Thomas Partey can be out with a thigh drawback.

Arsenal are inquisitive about Palmeiras’ Danilo, however the Brazilian membership are reluctant to promote at this level within the season, prompting the Gunners to take a look at different targets.

Villa are strongly against permitting Luiz to depart, regardless of the 24-year-old having lower than 12 months remaining on his contract. Sources stated Luiz is open to becoming a member of Arsenal, however Villa’s stance might make a deal troublesome to finish earlier than tonight’s deadline.

One supply suggests Villa haven’t given up on persuading Luiz to signal a brand new deal on the membership, so Arsenal are more likely to discover any negotiation with the Midlands membership significantly powerful.

11.10 BST: Actual Madrid aren’t anticipating any last-minute switch enterprise, having finished their main offers — bringing in Aurelien Tchouameni and Antonio Rudiger — earlier within the window.

Even the departure of Casemiro to Manchester United did not tempt the membership into the market, with Madrid feeling they’ve enough midfield cowl with Tchouameni, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde and Dani Ceballos.

Marco Asensio had been contemplating an exit in the hunt for recreation time however is about to remain, according to reports in Spain on Wednesday night time, whereas Madrid have not discovered a vacation spot for fringe gamers they hoped to maneuver on similar to Mariano Diaz and Alvaro Odriozola.

10.47 BST: Manchester Metropolis try to shift two from Wednesday night time’s matchday squad earlier than the deadline, sources have instructed ESPN’s Rob Dawson.

Ben Knight and Claudio Gomes, who have been each on the bench for the 6-0 win over Nottingham Forest, can be found to maneuver earlier than the top of the window.

Knight, a 20-year-old ahead, is obtainable to maneuver on mortgage, whereas Gomes, a 22-year-old midfielder, will likely be allowed to depart completely if an appropriate supply is available in earlier than the deadline.

10.41 BST: Chelsea have moved a step closer to signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona after agreeing private phrases with the striker, sources have instructed ESPN’s James Olley.

The 33-year-old has accepted in precept a two-year contract with the choice of a 3rd yr primarily based on the variety of appearances made in his second season at Stamford Bridge.

Talks are persevering with between the 2 golf equipment to choose a price, with Barcelona persevering with to demand within the area of £20 million whereas Chelsea try to include Marcos Alonso in a player-plus-cash switch.

Though a price is but to be agreed, there may be optimism on either side {that a} deal might be reached earlier than Thursday’s deadline.

10.36 BST: Liverpool are closing in on the signing of midfielder Arthur Melo from Juventus on a season-long loan deal, sources have instructed ESPN’s Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens.

The Brazil worldwide is travelling to England from Turin with the deal as a consequence of be accomplished earlier than Thursday’s switch deadline.

Arthur’s transfer to the Premier League aspect accelerated late on Wednesday after Jordan Henderson was injured in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Newcastle.

Jurgen Klopp’s aspect have been already quick in midfield for that recreation with Naby Keita and Thiago Alcantara amongst these sidelined.

Klopp confirmed earlier within the week that Liverpool have been open to signing one other midfielder if the fitting alternative got here up.

Arthur, 26, joined Juventus from Barcelona for round €70m in 2020. He has spent simply two seasons at Barcelona, the place he made 72 appearances after signing from Gremio.

10.21 BST: Atletico Madrid are spending deadline day hoping to hold on to key gamers together with Yannick Carrasco, who was linked with a transfer to Tottenham this week, sources have instructed ESPN’s Alex Kirkland.

The Rojiblancos usually are not prepared to barter over Carrasco, and any occasion must pay the winger’s €70m launch clause.

Atletico have been caught out on the final day of the window prior to now, similar to when Arsenal activated Thomas Partey’s launch clause in October 2020.

Antoine Griezmann is anticipated to remain on the Metropolitano regardless of the membership’s efforts to keep away from having to pay €40 million to make the 31-year-old’s transfer from Barcelona everlasting subsequent summer time.

Their mortgage settlement, agreed final yr, specifies that Atletico should pay the price if Griezmann performs over 45 minutes in 50% of their video games, and whereas coach Diego Simeone is a fan of the participant — who has scored twice off the bench up to now this season — the membership wish to negotiate a discount.

10.00 BST: Manchester City have signed centre-back Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal.

Akanji turns into Metropolis’s fifth new arrival this summer time after they signed Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, Sergio Gomez and Stefan Ortega throughout this window.

The Switzerland worldwide will give Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola an alternative choice in defence, becoming a member of centre-backs Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte.

Akanji may even come up towards his previous membership when Guardiola’s aspect face Dortmund in Group G of the Champions League.

The 27-year-old made 158 appearances for Dortmund after becoming a member of the Bundesliga aspect from Basel in 2018 and helped them to the DFB Pokal title final yr.

Akanji has been capped 41 instances by Switzerland and was a part of the staff that reached the quarterfinals finally yr’s European Championship.

We’re delighted to announce we’ve got accomplished the signing of Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund! ✍️

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— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) September 1, 2022

09.48 BST: Sevilla have introduced the signing of midfielder Kasper Dolberg on mortgage from Good.

The Denmark worldwide, 24, strikes to LaLiga till the top of the season, at which level Sevilla have the choice to make the deal everlasting.

09.30 BST: First main finished deal of the day, and it is a massive one — Manchester United have completed the signing of winger Antony from Ajax on a five-year deal, the membership have confirmed.

United agreed a price for the Brazil worldwide on Monday, which sources instructed ESPN was value an preliminary €95m with one other €5m in add-ons — making it the membership’s second-most costly switch behind the then-world-record €105m (£89.3m) deal to signal Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016.

Antony’s transfer to Outdated Trafford means he will likely be reunited along with his former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, who has accomplished his fifth signing of the summer time after offers for Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro.

The 22-year-old winger provides Ten Hag extra choices in assault after Anthony Martial sustained an Achilles tendon harm in United’s 2-1 victory towards Liverpool final week.

Antony scored 25 objectives in 82 video games for Ajax after becoming a member of the Eredivisie aspect from Sao Paulo in 2020, successful two league titles and a KNVB Cup throughout his time there. He has made 9 appearances for Brazil, scoring twice, and helped his nation to an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo final yr.

Antony is ineligible for United’s match at Leicester Metropolis on Thursday however might make his debut at residence to Arsenal this Sunday.

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2022

08.53 BST: Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta says he might signal one other central midfielder on deadline day following accidents to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.

“We’re choices,” Arteta stated after Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa. “We’re simply choices available in the market. As I stated, the membership has been tremendous supportive to attempt to hold enhancing the squad and the staff as we will, and if the fitting participant is obtainable and we will do it, we’ll strive.”

He added: “We have been fairly protected in [central midfield] and now we’re extra uncovered, however we’ve got to be ready for uncertainties, accidents and suspensions. Issues like that may occur, particularly this season it’ll be actually unusual with the World Cup. So, we attempt to forestall issues however generally it’s not simple.”

The Gunners have been linked with curiosity in Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who can be a reported goal for Liverpool. The Brazilian scored direct from a nook on the Emirates on Wednesday, and Villa boss Steven Gerrard couldn’t rule out an exit for the midfielder.

“I am not accountable for that,” Gerrard stated. “There are greater than two folks accountable for that, however I am actually not considered one of them. That will likely be Douglas, that will likely be his agent’s choice as to what occurs round that. I might prefer to hold him as a result of he is a incredible participant. I’ve made that abundantly clear.

“We’re not able the place we have to lose our high gamers, however on the identical time, Douglas has received a yr to go, and it’s a kind of actually sensitive conditions the place the membership should do what’s greatest for the membership and never essentially what’s greatest for me.”

08.28 BST: Chelsea are discussing a possible transfer for AC Milan ahead Rafael Leao earlier than the summer time switch window closes on Thursday, in response to The Times.

It’s reported that the Blues have turned their consideration to the 23-year-old Serie A star, after they failed with an enquiry to land Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil worldwide ahead Neymar. Thomas Tuchel’s aspect are eager to land a ahead and midfielder earlier than the switch deadline closes on Thursday, with Leao is among the last names on their shortlist.

The Portugal worldwide was a key participant for the Rossoneri final season in a Scudetto-winning marketing campaign the place he contributed to 19 objectives in 34 appearances. He had been linked with Actual Madrid this summer time, and it might reportedly take a proposal of at the very least €115 million for the Serie A champions to contemplate parting methods with him.

Chelsea had been beforehand linked to Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, amongst others. The London aspect are and not using a striker after Romelu Lukaku returned to Internazionale and Timo Werner made the swap again to RB Leipzig.

08.00 BST: Chelsea have made a €50m bid to sign Ajax and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, sources have instructed ESPN’s James Olley.

Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel is regarded as involved in regards to the membership’s midfield choices within the wake of Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Southampton and nagging harm considerations over key midfielder N’Golo Kante, who is about to be sidelined for round a month with a hamstring drawback.

Sources have instructed ESPN that Ajax are beneath no strain to promote, having already allowed Antony, Lisandro Martinez, Sebastien Haller, Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui to depart the membership in the summertime switch window.

Chelsea have been eager on a transfer for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong, however the Dutchman has up to now proven no real interest in leaving Camp Nou.