Transfer deadline day: Chelsea battle for Fernández, Bayern sign Cancelo – live | Transfer window

At the underside of the Premier League, Bournemouth have agreed a deal for the Dynamo Kyiv centre-back Ilya Zabarnyi value round £20m. The 20-year-old is presently coughing for the docs on the Vitality Stadium.

A few tales for you: first, extra particulars on Christian Eriksen’s damage:

Then, some slightly unedifying information concerning the Women’s World Cup’s sponsors.

Still no white smoke over Stamford Bridge with Chelsea and Benfica nonetheless locked in talks over the construction of the fee – Chelsea need it in instalments, Benfica need a bit extra up entrance. This one’s going to pull the day into all method of shapes isn’t it?

On the topic of the large deal that’s set to undergo as we speak, Jorginho to Arsenal, the north London membership have confirmed that Mohamed Elneny is out for a prolonged interval, most likely the remainder of the season, together with his “significant” knee damage, which provides a little bit of context to Arsenal’s transfer for the Italian.

Some WSL newest: Natasha Dowie of Reading has rejoined Liverpool on mortgage for the remainder of the season. The former England striker Dowie spent three fruitful years at Liverpool a decade in the past.

“If Jorginho’s career trajectory is going to be similar to Willian’s on moving from Chelsea to Arsenal,” wonders Richard Hirst, “can we cut out the bad patch and have him come straight to Fulham? At least then we’ll have someone who usually scores penalties.”

Thanks Will, Tom right here to steer you thru the subsequent couple of hours of frantic human-chattels day manoeuvring. Some different ins and outs – Southampton have agreed a £24.6m deal for the Rennes and Ghana wideman Kamaldeen Sulemana, whereas Saints supervisor Nathan Jones’s outdated membership Luton have secured a mortgage deal for Aston Villa’s Marvelous Nakamba.

Right, it’s lunchtime, so I’ll hand over to Tom Davies for some time. Play good!

Ten Hag unlikely to sign Eriksen substitute

Bottom of the Bundesliga with the second-worst defensive document within the division, Schalke have tried to strengthen their backbone by signing Éder Balanta from Club Brugge. Thomas Reis, Schalke’s head coach, is delighted to have gained “a very robust defensive midfielder who is good at winning challenges and is defined by his physicality … I’m convinced that his style of play will help ease the pressure on our defence and be of benefit to us.” Football Manager followers could keep in mind Balanta as a must-buy circa 2015. Whether or not he could have the identical affect at Schalke as he did within the recreation is but to be seen.

Julian Nagelsmann, the Bayern supervisor, is equally happy. “[Cancelo] can feature in a number of positions and is a very attacking-minded defender,” he mentioned. “He’s able to cut in and is good from crosses. He’s got a different character to some of the other players [we have] in his position. It’s a logical signing for us.”

Hasan Salihamidzic, Bayern’s sporting director, has been virtually purring over Cancelo’s arrival. “We’re very happy that João Cancelo will now play for FC Bayern,” he mentioned. “We’ve signed him on loan now and have the possibility of signing him permanently in the summer. João is a player we’ve been thinking about for a while now because we very much appreciate his qualities. He’s the optimal fit in our system with his attacking style of play and dynamism, and his mentality and experience fit very well in our team. I’m convinced João will help us in the coming weeks and months where we want to win titles.”

In his debut press convention as a Bayern Munich participant, Cancelo has spoken about his first impressions of the membership. “It’s a great feeling so far [to have signed],” he mentioned. “I knew how big the club is and wanted to take this opportunity and be able to train with the other players as soon as possible. I’m looking forward to getting to work.”

Hello! And because of Barry for digging in on the Deadline Day hill and holding it at nice emotional and religious price all morning. Let’s begin with some huge information from Aberdeen. Having simply parted methods with their supervisor, Jim Goodwin, they’ve introduced in Jay Gorter, a 22-year-old goalkeeper, for the good thing about his successor. Gorter arrives on mortgage from Ajax till the top of the season and can compete with Joe Lewis and Kelle Roos for a beginning spot between the sticks.

Handover: With slightly over 11 hours of this nonsense remaining, this light-weight is off for a lie down in a darkened room. Fear not, nevertheless, as Will Magee is champing on the Deadline Day bit and able to take up the cudgels …

Nottingham Forest: With Wayne Henessey the one absolutely match senior goalkeeper presently on their books, Forest are available in the market for a brand new one and had been making an attempt to get Keylor Navas in from Paris Saint-Germain. Reports recommend they’re now trying elsewhere as talks between the 2 golf equipment have reached an deadlock.

In higher information for Forest followers, Jonjo Shelvey and Felipe are anticipated to finalise their strikes to Forest as we speak, whereas the membership try to trim squad numbers by offloading Steve Cook, Lyle Taylor and Cafu. Reading are keen on taking Taylor and Cafu off their arms, whereas Steve Cook is attracting curiosity from Luton Town, Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers.

Done deal klaxon! Cancelo to Bayern Munich confirmed

Swindon Town: A lifelong Swindon Town, Squires can be excited by the information that his beloved membership have simply appointed the previous Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris as their new supervisor. It’s the 44-year-old’s first job in administration following spells as Frank Lampard’s No 2 at Derby County and Chelsea.

David Squires: The newest masterpiece from our resident cartoonist has dropped and even by his personal lofty requirements, this one is an absolute belter. Feast your eyes and put together to LOL …

Arsenal: Five factors clear on the high of the Premier League with a recreation in hand over their nearest rivals, Arsenal have simply agreed a deal to sign a superb European Championship and Champions League winner as back-up for their midfield. The response from the extra deranged components of their Twitter fanbase? Calls for the pinnacle of their sporting director Edu. You actually couldn’t make it up. #EduOut

Burnley: Manchester United academy graduate Deji Sotana has signed for Championship leaders Burnley from French aspect Nice and claims to be comfortable comfortable concerning the transfer, though you wouldn’t realize it to have a look at his face on this photograph. As effectively as Manchester United, the 20-year-old from Waterford has had spell at Brentford B and made two appearances for Kilmarnock throughout a mortgage spell earlier this season.

Jorginho to Arsenal …

Everton: Sunderland have accomplished the signing of 21-year-old Everton centre-back Joe Anderson on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed payment. “Joe fits the profile of player we want to keep adding to the club and we look forward to supporting his development in a senior environment,” mentioned Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray. “He will add immediate competition and depth to our squad and is going to be a real long-term asset for the club.” An academy graduate who has been at Everton for the reason that age of 15, Anderson has by no means made a senior look for the membership.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez: “Benfica’s president, Rui Costa, is trying to line up a replacement for Fernandez,” writes Jacob Steinberg. “I’m told that the man in the frame is the Feyernoord midfielder, Orkun Kokcu. But Chelsea still need to agree a fee with Benfica for Fernandez.”

Djed Spence is off to Rennes

Meanwhile at Everton: “I might be a bit late to the party on this one but I have just spotted tenacious midfielder Vinny Samways tucking into a sandwich in a trendy Liverpool cafe,” writes Darrien Bold. “It seems as if Sean Dyche’s first act as Everton manager is to reintroduce some of the old dogs of war spirit into the midfield, with rumours of a cool £2m deal doing the rounds over here.”

The newest on Jorginho:

Porro coming to Spurs on mortgage

Doherty off to Atlético Madrid on mortgage

Newcastle sign Ashby from West Ham

Fulham are on the verge of signing Serbian central midfielder Sasa Lukic from Torino for the thick finish of £9m however are believed to have cooled their curiosity in taking Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares on mortgage as they don’t seem to be ready to cowl all his wages. Fulham are additionally believed to be favourites forward of Newcastle United within the race to sign the Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge, who is anticipated to go away Sheffield United as we speak. It’s not all one-way site visitors at Craven Cottage, thoughts, as Nathaniel Chalobah is dropping a division and heading to West Brom.

Leicester City: A rock within the coronary heart of Australia’s defence throughout the World Cup regardless of having spent the earlier 12 months sidelined with a critical knee damage, Stoke central defender Harry Soutar is on his solution to Leicester in a deal value £15m.

Jorginho to go away Chelsea for Arsenal?

Everton: Having appointed Sean Dyche as their new supervisor and with the thick finish of £40m in readies within the war-chest following the sale of Anthony Gordon to Newcastle, as we speak could possibly be an attention-grabbing one for Everton.

Genk striker Paul Onuachu, Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres, Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga and Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher are amongst these to have been linked with a transfer to Goodison Park.

Gallagher is eager on staying at Chelsea however may discover his opportinities restricted if they’re profitable of their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez. The 22-year-old can also be believed to have admirers in Newcastle.

Marquinhos joins Norwich from Arsenal on mortgage

Leeds sign Diogo Monteiro

Tottenham Hotspur’s reportedly aborted effort to sign Pedro Porro from Sporting could be very a lot again on once more. The Spanish right-back flew into Luton Airport in a single day to endure a medical at Spurs, whereas his present and potential new employers thrash out the phrases of a deal that would quantity to £42m. Should negotiations come to a passable conclusion, Sporting are anticipated to sign former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin from Barcelona as Porro’s substitute.

Chelsea are closing in on the £115m signing of Enzo Fernández after productive talks with Benfica over a deal that may break the British switch document, writes Jacob Steinberg.

Manchester City: Unhappy with the quantity of taking part in time he’s been getting at Manchester City, having featured in fewer than half of their video games for the reason that World Cup, Joao Cancelo is off on mortgage to Bayern Munich, who could have an choice to purchase the Portuguese full-back in the summertime.

Nottingham Forest have agreed a payment with Atlético Madrid to sign the veteran Brazilian centre-back Felipe, who’s on his solution to England to cough for the Forest medics. Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey can also be Nottingham-bound, whereas Steve Cooper can also be hiopeful of bringing Keylor Navas in from Paris Saint-Germain as cowl for his injured goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Leicester City: Former Syracuse University striker Nathan Opoku has forfeited the chance to be first decide within the MLS draft to sign for Leciester City as an alternative. The Ghanaian teenager has signed a three-year deal on the King Power Stadium and can be loaned out to Belgian aspect OHL Leuven in Belgium to additional his improvement.

Women’s soccer: “Arsenal have tabled a world-record bid for the Manchester United and England forward Alessia Russo,” studies Suzanne Wrack. Read on …

Bournemouth: Gary O’Neil’s relegation-threatened aspect have simply agreed a £24m deal to sign Ukrainian central defender Ilya Zabarnyi from Dinamo Kiev. The 20-year-old will journey to London this morning to conduct his medical. Bournemouth have already finalised the mortgage signing of Uruguayan left-back Matias Vina from Roma and are additionally reported to be after Sassuolo’s Ivorian midfielder Hamed Traore.

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