The transfer window is entering its final stretch with just days left before Monday night’s deadline. Premier League clubs are locked in negotiations as they push to finalise business that could define their seasons.
There is movement across the divisions and on the continent, with loans, bids and late enquiries creating a frantic end to what has already been a dramatic summer market. Agents, sporting directors and managers are braced for a hectic weekend.
With talks ongoing and deals edging closer, the stage is set for a tense countdown to deadline day. Here, Daily Mail Sport’s transfer expert brings you up to date with all the moves across England and beyond.
Stuttgart remain in talks with Arsenal for Fabio Vieira, while Marseille have enquired about Oleksandr Zinchenko.
However, the Ukrainian’s salary may prove an obstacle to negotiations. The French side have also been in talks with West Ham defender Emerson Palmieri.
Aston Villa have asked about a loan with obligation for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta. Daily Mail Sport understands Villa were proposing an initial £5m fee with £45m to follow but West Ham want a permanent deal.
French Ligue 1 side Marseille have enquired about Arsenal utility man Oleksandr Zinchenko
Aston Villa have asked about a loan with obligation for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta
Nottingham Forest have stepped in ahead of West Ham for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor. The 29-year-old will have a medical this weekend.
Brentford have had a £45m bid rejected by Borussia Dortmund for forward Max Beier.
The Bees are trying other targets but delays further Yoane Wissa’s prospective move to Newcastle.
Chelsea are closing on a surprise loan deal for Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte.
The Argentine, who was relegated with Leicester during a loan spell last season, was due to sign for Leeds United until Chelsea stepped in on Thursday evening.
Bournemouth have turned down Crystal Palace’s £8m offer for winger David Brooks.
Palace are keen on Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig and are closing on centre-back Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse for £23m.
Bournemouth are in talks with AC Milan for right-back Alex Jimenez.
Chelsea look set to sign Facundo Buonanotte, who was loaned out to Leicester last season
Bournemouth have turned down Crystal Palace’s £8m offer for Wales winger David Brooks
Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas is heading to Roma on loan.
Tottenham have made an enquiry for Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.
Alfie Gilchrist has joined West Brom from Chelsea for £2m plus add-ons.
Chelsea’s Alex Matos is talking to Sheffield United while Roma are continuing talks for Tyrique George.
