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.
Players Chelsea could sell to fund summer spending spree
Carney Chukwuemeka
Captured from Aston Villa two summers ago as a player of real potential, injuries and a midfield logjam ahead of him have prevented Chukwuemeka making more of an impact. Maresca suggested that he might be wise to seek regular football elsewhere, saying after the Manchester City defeat: “Carney is a very good player but with his injuries in the past the best thing for him is to play 30, 35 games in a row and to show himself he’s fit and how good he is. With us, is he going to play 35 games? I’m not sure.”
Trevoh Chalobah
Another of those perhaps feeling now is the time to find a regular starting spot is centre-half Chalobah. A number of mid-table Premier League clubs have been linked with the 25-year-old.
Armando Broja
After enterprising loans at Vitesse and Southampton, eight appearances and no goals for Fulham last season represented a blow to Broja’s burgeoning career having been unable to force his way in to Chelsea’s forward mix. The Albanian looks bound for Ipswich on an initial loan deal that could become permanent, and may be a shrewd capture if his goals can keep the newly-promoted club in the top flight.
Players Chelsea could sell to fund summer spending spree
Ben Chilwell
Chiwell has gone relatively quickly from key cog to fringe figure, captaining the side under Mauricio Pochettino in the Carabao Cup final in February but now firmly out of favour under new manager Maresca. A series of injuries have prevented the left-back kicking on in recent seasons but he will surely be coveted by plenty of clubs.
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Still the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, Kepa’s reputation is in need of repair after a tough time on loan at Real Madrid last season that saw him usurped by Andriy Lunin soon after Thibaut Courtois suffered a serious injury. A fresh start may do him some good.
Djorde Petrovic
Petrovic featured 23 times during his debut Premier League season, though may also be cut from the goalkeeper group as Maresca looks to sculpt his side. The Serbian could be available for a loan move or depart permanently.
Players Chelsea could sell to fund summer spending spree
Raheem Sterling
Two years since being made the first marquee signing after Boehly’s takeover, Sterling appears destined for pastures new after being a shock omission from the matchday squad against former club Manchester City. Potential Premier League destinations for a 29-year-old with plenty of football behind him appear limited but there is reported interest from Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Romelu Lukaku
The Belgian striker has spent the last two seasons on loan in Serie A, first with Inter Milan and then with Roma. A permanent switch to Italy now seems likely: Napoli, now under the management of Antonio Conte, are strong suitors.
Liverpool transfer news and rumours: Joan Garcia and Adrien Rabiot linked as Sepp van den Berg nears exit
According to L’Equipe, free agent Adrien Rabiotis a potential target as the France international looks to join a club playing Champions League football. The 29-year-old left Juventus at the end of last season after five years at the club and is now considering his options, with Bayern Munich and Inter also said to be interested.
Steve Cooper on strengthening before end of transfer window
Leicester City boss Steve Cooper was asked about his club’s transfer business on Thursday and in particular if the club were being linked with anyone. He said: “Everybody. We are being linked with everybody. But, no names to mention.
“It is the same answer from managers around the country, when we have definite news we will let you know. We want to strengthen the squad. We want to keep a lot [of momentum] going from last year and part of that is adding and strengthening and we will look to do that with a week to go.
“Definitely an area we would like to add to [forward position after links with Jordan Ayew]. With what we have at the moment and some injuries it is one of the areas we would like strengthen.
“Might not be done in this window, but one we will look at.”
Ilkay Gundogan got a perfect Man City exit – but surprise return offers unexpected solution for all
City needed a midfielder capable of deputising for Rodri when he is missing but, given how many games the Spaniard plays, one capable of occupying another role as well. There are relatively few who meet Pep Guardiola’s exacting demands in terms of technique and tactical awareness, and normally newcomers can take time to adjust. Not with a 12-month sabbatical in Catalonia, though: after seven years and 304 games for City, Guardiola’s former neighbour has the experience and keen intellect to slot straight back in.
Alex Moreno leaves Villa for Forest
Aston Villa’s busy summer continues, but this time it’s outgoings rather than incomings, as Alex Moreno is the odd man out at left-back after the arrival of Ian Maatsen. With Lucas Digne also at the club, the Spaniard has no future after being Unai Emery’s first signing at the club and has sealed a move to Nottingham Forest on loan.
There’s also an option for a permanent deal for Forest, who themselves have a handful of full-backs on the books already.
Harry Toffolo, Ola Aina and Omar Richards all play left-back, as well as Moreno now, with Aina getting the nod there on the opening weekend draw with Bournemouth.
Mainoo contract talks on the way
More news of a contract extension from Sky Sports.
Reports suggest that Manchester United will sit down with midfield talisman Kobbie Mainoo for talks over a new contract once the transfer window has closed.
The 19-year-old’s current deal runs until 2027, with an option for an extra year, though United want to offer him improve terms.
Sky add that United are building a midfield around Mainoo, with the youngster seemingly happy with the direction the club are taking under Ineos.
Forest still in talks over Nketiah
BBC Sport are reporting that Nottingham Forest are still in talks with Arsenal over a transfer for Eddie Nketiah.
A £30m deal is still on the cards and he’s “getting closer” to sealing the move.
Santiago Gimenez is Forest’s other striker target if they don’t get this transfer over the line – he’d be up against Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood for a starting spot as the No9.
Wolves make loan bid for Arsenal’s England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale
The PA news agency understands the bid, submitted on Monday, also includes an option to buy at the end of the campaign.
Ramsdale fell out of favour last season as manager Mikel Arteta promoted David Raya to number one and he made just 11 appearances, only two of which came after the turn of the year.
Source: independent.co.uk
