Express Sport keeps you up to date with the post-transfer deadline day headlines (Image: Getty)
That's it for another five months. The English transfer window is closed and Premier League teams must cope with what they have until the market reopens at the start of January.
On one of the craziest deadline days in recent years, Arsenal worked long into the evening to complete a loan deal for Raheem Sterling after it became apparent that an agreement could be reached with Chelsea. Meanwhile, the Blues secured Jadon Sancho in a similar temporary move that will be made permanent next summer.
Other moves were given an extension for clubs to complete long into the night and are expected to be announced this morning. And of course, many transfer windows around the globe remain open, allowing teams to continue offloading any fringe players they want trimmed from their squads.
Express Sport is on hand to recap all the latest transfer news below...
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Chelsea perform transfer U-turn on Deivid Washington future
Chelsea will look to move Deivid Washington on this summer, but only as part of a short-term loan deal.
A handful of leagues across Europe can still register players into early September, with the Blues pushing to agree a loan for Washington.
It comes just hours after a controversial deal for Washington to join sister club Strasbourg was scrapped after the Premier League and FIFA reportedly intervened.
Arteta desperate to get Sterling involved 'as soon as possible'
Mikel Arteta urged Raheem Sterling to be fit and firing as soon as possible to help Arsenal in their title challenge.
The winger signed on the dotted line late last night, with the move confirmed early this morning.
Speaking after his side slipped up at home to Brighton & Hove Albion, Arteta said: "We have to see him and speak to him and see what he’s been doing and find quick wins and get him involved as soon as possible."
Deivid Washington's £17.5m transfer from Chelsea to sister club Strasbourg was reportedly cancelled over fears it could prompt scrutiny from the Premier League and UEFA, talkSPORT claim.
Both have strict rules over transfers between clubs controlled by the same owners.
Washington only joined Chelsea for £13m last summer and scarcely featured.
The striker is reportedly a member of Enzo Maresca's 'bomb squad' who are training away from the first team.
Deivid Washington remained at Chelsea on deadline day (Image: Getty)
Mikel Arteta explains Raheem Sterling to Arsenal transfer
Mikel Arteta has explained why Arsenal moved late in the window for Raheem Sterling.
Only last week, the Spaniard insisted he had no plans to convince his former Man City colleague to make the switch across London from Chelsea.
But Arteta told TNT Sport ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Brighton: “We are very happy with what we have done and now we will focus on the match.
"We know his qualities, it’s a big step up for us, we have brought a player with a top talent and plenty of experience that hopefully is going to impact the team in a positive way.
“He’s got his numbers (at City) because he was playing under a great manager (Pep Guardiola) with great players around him that did so much for him, if you do that he is going to score the goals and create so many issues to the opponent - that’s what we have to do as a team.”
Raheem Sterling has promised Arsenal fans “you are about to see the best of me” after the Gunners sealed a deadline day coup from Chelsea.
The winger told Arsenal's official channels: "It’s an unbelievable feeling. It’s really exciting. I’m buzzing. It’s one where we kind of left it late but it’s one I was hoping for.
"Looking at everything, I’m just, like, ‘This is a perfect fit for me’, and I’m super happy that we got it over the line.
"I spoke with Edu and I said that it’s something you can see from the outside, you can see the real togetherness from Mikel’s time here and you see the journey that the boys are on, and you can see the hunger, and I keep saying again, the togetherness is something I’m looking to be a part of."
Arsenal have reportedly reached a full agreement to sign Raheem Sterling on loan tonight and expect to be able to tie up the deal in time.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that Chelsea have accepted the Gunners' final conditions, with Sterling already in Arsenal's training ground to complete a move.
Sterling has already spoken to Mikel Arteta and the club are confident that the necessary documents will be signed in time to make Sterling an Arsenal player this season.
Transfer window slams shut but Arsenal and Chelsea can still work on deals
This summer's transfer window has officially closed, but the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea will still be able to complete deals for another hour.
Arsenal, who are pursuing Raheem Sterling and Chelsea, who have their eyes on Jadon Sancho, could still confirm moves if they've submitted a deal sheet.
Victor Osimhen will not be joining Chelsea tonight and he could be forced to remain at Napoli.
The Nigerian striker has been in negotiations with the Blues and Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli over a big-money transfer this summer.
However, neither team have been able to reach an agreement with both the player and Napoli according to various reports, with no chance of the Premier League side resurrecting a deal before the 11pm deadline.
Victor Osimhen's Chelsea move has broken down. (Image: Getty.)
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal with Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho on a season-long loan.
The Athletic claim that a move has been struck which includes an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Two proposals were given to United, an option for Chelsea to buy Sancho or an obligation at a lower price, with the Red Devils deciding to end the winger's time at Old Trafford.
Arsenal have confirmed the season-long loan of Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, as replacement for Aaron Ramsdale.
The Brazilian stopper was named Cherries captain last year but has left in order to pursue his "dream" of playing for the Gunners.
“I’m realising a dream in my life, a dream come true, and I’m really, really happy," he said.
“I had two dreams as a kid to play for a football team. It was my team in Brazil, where I grew up and became a professional footballer, and also Arsenal. And now I’m realising it! I’m a really lucky person.
“To all the supporters of Arsenal, I’d just like to say I’m one more fan here. My dream has come true, I’m really happy. Depend on me, I’ll give more than 100% to give everything for Arsenal.”
Billy Gilmour close to Brighton exit as Napoli interest intensifies
Napoli have reached an agreement with Brighton to sign Billy Gilmour, Express Sport understands.
The Serie A side are set to pay £12.5million to acquire the Scotland international, plus add-ons. Gilmour has agreed to sign a contract until 2029 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Brighton pulled the plug on negotiations with Napoli for the ex-Chelsea star on Thursday due to an injury sustained by new signing Matt O’Riley but talks were reignited this morning.
Napoli are close to agreeing a move for Billy Gilmour. (Image: Getty)
Manchester United have officially, and slightly reluctantly, announced that Scott McTominay has left the club on a permanent deal to Napoli.
The Scot's sale, thought to be for £25.7million plus 10 per cent of any future sale, has paved the way for Manuel Ugarte to head to Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag earlier today explained that he needed to offload one of his more attacking midfielders in order to bring in a defensively-minded replacement such as Ugarte.
Scott McTominay greeting his new fanbase in Naples. (Image: Getty.)
Arsenal ignored a come and get me plea from Ivan Toney as the striker's move to Saudi Arabia edges closer.
Speaking on the Diary of a CEO podcast last year, Toney commented: "Whenever that time comes [to move on], so be it. My time at Brentford has been good; one of the best times of my career...
“I have been a Liverpool fan my whole life, but I have liked Arsenal... I like watching Arsenal and how they play and kind of how passionate the fans are."
Away from the transfers for a moment, Sky Sports' coverage of deadline day was interrupted when a member of the public displayed a sex toy live on air.
Kaveh Solhekol had been presenting a piece outside Stamford Bridge when somebody approached the camera and revealed the raunchy gadget.
The broadcast was quickly cut, with the Sky Sports in-studio anchor, Mike Wedderburn, issuing a swift apology.
Everton have announced the season-long loan of Lyon midfielder Orel Mangala to bolster Sean Dyche's options.
The 26-year-old Belgian spent 18 months in the Premier League previously with Nottingham Forest, before departing for the Ligue 1 side in February.
“I feel really happy to be here and I can't wait to get started," Mangala said. "Everton is a big club. When I’ve played against Everton in the past, I’ve always felt there is a big fanbase here with a lot of passion for their club so it was an easy decision for me to come here."
Newcastle are reportedly moving quick to close a big-money deal for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga this evening.
talkSPORT claim that Eddie Howe's outfit are closing in on a move for former Manchester United star Elanga, having missed out on Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi.
Howe admitted that the Magpies were unable to sign both a right-winger and a centre-back on deadline day and with Guehi now out of the picture, their efforts are focused on Elanga.
Anthony Elanga in action against Newcastle on Wednesday. (Image: Getty.)
Ben Doak is reportedly set to sign for EFL Championship side Middlesbrough.
Doak is said to have been attracting interest from Premier League sides, but Liverpool are believed to be impressed by the proposal put forward by the Teesside outfit.
The winger endured an injury-ridden campaign last time out and is desperate for first-team football.
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has interest from as many as three Premier League teams over a potential late move today.
Chalobah has been training away from the Blues' first team as part of their 'bomb squad' but there had been little progress on an exit for the academy product.
But transfer expert Ben Jacobs claims that Wolves, Newcastle and Crystal Palace are all monitoring his situation with just hours left until the deadline shuts.
Chelsea have announced that goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has officially left the club on loan to sister team Strasbourg.
The arrival of Filip Jorgensen alongside Robert Sanchez formed Enzo Maresca's preferred options between the posts this season, paving the way for Petrovic to leave Stamford Bridge despite impressing last year under Mauricio Pochettino.
He made 31 appearances last campaign but the 24-year-old is now set to continue his development in Ligue 1.
Djordje Petrovic has left Chelsea on transfer deadline day. (Image: Getty.)
Manchester City are expecting a quiet deadline day and will not be signing a replacement for Julian Alvarez, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
The reigning Premier League champions had been linked with the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi and Orri Oskarsson.
"Maybe it's a mistake, I don't know, but I like to work with not a long, long, long squad," said Guardiola. "I don't like to leave a lot of players without playing for a long, long time.
"And when you have a long squad with no injuries, they can stand for a month without playing, and I don't like it. When everyone is involved with a chance to play, the performance of the team is always better."
Pep Guardiola has suggested Man City will not sign anyone on deadline day (Image: Getty)
Arsenal have completed a loan move for Brazilian goalkeeper Neto, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 35-year-old will spend the season in north London following Kepa Arrizabalaga's loan move to Bournemouth, where he is expected to replace Neto as the No.1.
Arsenal have given up on signing Joan Garcia as David Raya's new back-up after seeing a £17million offer turned down.
Liverpool defender Nat Phillips is joining Derby County on loan for the season, according to various reports.
The centre-back has only played two Premier League games for Liverpool since 2020/21 and was not expected to feature prominently in Arne Slot's first-team plans this campaign.
Set to turn 28 this term, Phillips has only ever been contracted to Liverpool but his deal is set to expire next summer.
Ipswich Town have resumed talks to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea, according to The Athletic.
The move broke down earlier this month due to a foot injury Broja picked up in training.
The striker will be out of action until mid-October but Ipswich are still interested in thrashing out a deal with Chelsea.
Their previous agreement was over a season-long loan and a £30million obligation to buy, which would have been triggered only if Ipswich avoided relegation.
The Tractor Boys are now trying to negotiate a different arrangement, although two new bids have been rejected.
Armando Broja could still join Ipswich before tonight's deadline (Image: Getty)
Arsenal's big summer signing Mikel Merino has picked up a shoulder injury in training.
Mikel Arteta revealed: "It's unfortunate. He has a shoulder injury. It looks like he'll be out for a few weeks. He landed on the floor and Gabriel landed on top of him."
Chelsea are considering moves for two alternative strikers in case Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen are snapped up by Al-Ahli.
Toney is set to undergo a medical today before signing a lucrative contract with the Saudi Pro League side, which will include a massive increase on his current wages.
A bid for Osimhen has also been accepted, though Al-Ahli are still waiting for his seal of approval.
While the door to signing Osimhen is not yet closed completely, and reports indicate that Al-Ahli may only sign one of the two strikers, The Independent claim that Chelsea are making contingency plans in case both of their top targets are snatched away.
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran and Everton marksman Dominic Calvert-Lewin are both being 'considered' by the Blues. And swap deals have been touted as the simplest way to bring either Villa or the Toffees to the negotiating table.
James Ward-Prowse is set to leave West Ham for Nottingham Forest as the two sides have agreed on a loan deal for the midfielder, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Hammers signed Ward-Prowse for £30million only 12 months ago.
His departure would make way for Julen Lopetegui to welcome Carlos Soler.
Personal terms have already been agreed with the Paris Saint-Germain star and talks are now advancing ahead of Ward-Prowse's departure.
James Ward-Prowse is bound for Nottingham Forest on loan (Image: Getty)
Napoli reignite talks with Brighton over Billy Gilmour
By Charlie Parker-Turner
Napoli have reignited talks with Brighton over a deal for Billy Gilmour, Express Sport understands.
The Seagulls called off talks with the Serie A outfit yesterday after insisting that they would not part ways with the Scotland international due to an ankle injury sustained by new signing Matt O’Riley in midweek, which requires surgery.
However, Napoli are making a last-ditch effort to sign the ex-Chelsea star and talks are now back underway over a potential deal. If an agreement is reached, it could go to the wire.
Napoli and Al-Ahli have reached an agreement over the sale of Victor Osimhen, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Di Marzio claims that the Saudi Pro League side have put together a lucrative proposal worth more than £33million per season in wages.
Napoli, meanwhile, would receive a £67m transfer fee plus add-ons.
A release clause included in Osimhen's proposed contract would leave the door open for Chelsea to have another crack at signing the Nigerian further down the line if they fail to snap him up this summer.
Late drama is not completely out of the question, however.
The final decision still rests with Osimhen, who is yet to give his green light to Al-Ahli.
A serious counter-offer from Chelsea could flip the situation on its head if Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are prepared to cough up.
Arsenal have identified Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon as a future target and they could make an approach for him next summer, according to The Daily Mail.
Gordon is expected to stay at St. James' Park beyond tonight's deadline and the Magpies are attempting to tie him down to a new contract.
But the 23-year-old has admirers in high places, with Liverpool showing interest earlier in the current window.
And now that Arsenal are also on the case, the temptation for Gordon to leave the north-east over the coming years may only increase.
Manchester United and Juventus are at a standstill in talks for Jadon Sancho, according to Fabrizio Romano, despite reports earlier this week suggesting that an agreement had been struck between the Red Devils and the Turin giants.
United's financial demands are reportedly deemed too high by Juve, whose chiefs fear that Sancho wants to join Chelsea instead.
It is believed that Juventus' move for the winger will only be revived today if United are willing to drop the price for a loan or a permanent switch.
Arsenal have agreed a loan deal for Bournemouth captain Neto, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners turned their attention to the 35-year-old goalkeeper after hitting a snag in talks with Espanyol for Joan Garcia.
The La Liga side are determined to bank all of Garcia's £25million release clause, forcing Arsenal to pursue other options.
Mikel Arteta needs a new back-up to David Raya as Aaron Ramsdale closes in on a permanent move to Southampton.
And Neto risks being frozen out of the team if he stays at Bournemouth, with Kepa Arrizabalaga now on the south coast following his loan move from Chelsea.
Neto is in line to become Arsenal's new No.2 (Image: Getty)
The race for Victor Osimhen is going down to the wire.
Paris Saint-Germain are no longer in the hunt, leaving Chelsea and Al-Ahli to battle it out for the Napoli striker.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea approached Napoli with a new proposal for Osimhen last night, which centred around a loan and an obligation to buy the 25-year-old next summer.
Salary discussions are also underway, though the Blues' offer is almost certain to fall short of what their super-rich Saudi rivals have put on the table.
The situation is tense, but it is said Osimhen will only head to the Middle East if talks with Chelsea fail to bear fruit.
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