Transfer news LIVE: Gundogan returns to Man City, Villa want Sterling and Trippier could leave Newcastle
The transfer window has just over a week to run with clubs finalising their deals for the new campaign
The 2024/25 Premier League season is now underway, with clubs and managers finalising their squads ahead of what is expected to be a long campaign.
Up and down the country there have been plenty of signings to bolster squad depths and improve on the results of last season, from Ipswich and Southampton to Mikel Arteta’s title-hunting Arsenal or Arne Slot’s ‘new’ Liverpool side.
The transfer window closes at 11pm BST on Friday, 30 August, so time is running out for teams get sales and transfers over the line in the ongoing battle to balance funds against PSR regulations.
Each day brings more news, rumours and completed deals and as we enter the final days of the transfer window, and you can find all the latest updates in our dedicated blog below.
Follow all the news, rumours, sales and signatures below, as well as build-up to another weekend of Premier League football.
Noni Madueke could leave Chelsea
Noni Madueke was not part of Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League, but did come off the bench to score in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night.
Newcastle are considering a loan move for the winger, according to The Mirror.
Brentford sign Liverpool youngster
Brentford have signed Liverpool’s Sepp van den Berg for a deal worth up to £25m.
The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Mainz, and made 33 appearances in the Bundesliga.
He has joined on a five-year contract, and Liverpool retain a 17.5% sell-on clause.
Raheem Sterling possible move
Raheem Sterling has been linked with a possible move to Aston Villa, according to The Guardian.
Chelsea have made it very clear that the England international is not in Enzo Maresca’s plans for the squad, and he has not been included in the two matchday squads this season, and his number has been given to new signing Pedro Neto.
Unai Emery is hoping to add another attacker to his squad, but Sterling’s wages could prove a problem. He is reportedly on £325,000 a week with three years left on a deal.
Villa might be willing to consider a loan deal, but the wages again might cause an obstacle.
Liverpool interested in Branthwaite
Liverpool want to nab Jarrad Branthwaite from local rivals Everton, according to The Sun.
The reported deal could be up to £70m to secure the services of the highly-rated 22-year-old, who has already been a target for Manchester United this summer.
Crystal Palace latest
Not quite a player transfer, but Sky Sports are reporting that part-owner John Textor wants to sell his 45 per cent stake in the club, with the intention of looking at a possible takeover of Everton.
Textor reportedly visited Everton’s training ground on Wednesday.
A statement read: “We can confirm that we are interested in selling our interest in Crystal Palace, largely so that we can pursue a relationship with the Everton club and community.”
Ipswich sign Jack Clarke
Newly-promoted Ipswich have added to their ranks with the signing of Sunderland’s Jack Clarke.
The initial deal is reportedly worth £15m with a further add-ons that could take the total to £20m.
Clarke is expected to have his medical at Portman Road later today.
Transfer latest
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage and updates from the latest transfers and news in football today.
First, just a quick update you might have missed, Michael Obafemi has joined Plymouth on-loan from Burnley for the season.
Will Newcastle manage to secure Guehi?
Marc Guehi was always going to be in demand after Euro 2024 and so it has proved with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe identifying the 24-year-old as his top summer signing.
Newcastle have reportedly had four offers rejected by Palace, with the latest said to be worth £60m plus £5m in add-ons.
Guehi showed his continued commitment to Palace by captaining the side at Brentford, but Eagles fans will remain nervous that they could lose him and fellow defender Joachim Andersen, a Fulham target, before the window closes.
Ivan Toney heading to Saudi Arabia?
Ivan Toney appears to have played his last game for Brentford after being left out of their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.
The England striker missed Sunday’s 2-1 win with Bees boss Thomas Frank revealing his absence was due to “transfer interest” and that Brentford opted to leave him out.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli are reportedly keen and £60m would secure the services of the 28-year-old who has one year left on his contract.
The Saudi side remain far away from that valuation however as do potential Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United who have moved on to other targets.
Napoli agree to sign Billy Gilmour
Serie A side Napoli have agreed a deal worth around €18m (£15.3m) for Billy Gilmour, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer guru announced on X that the Brighton and Scotland midfielder will be heading to Italy for a medical assessment which should take place sometime next week.
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