Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea await Aubameyang clearance, Man Utd done deals, James latest

The summer transfer window is finally set to come to a close tonight, with the all-important deadline set to pass at 11pm. A host of clubs from the Premier League and across Europe will be frantically trying to wrap up their business with some last-minute additions in order to strengthen their squads in preparation for the campaign ahead.

Manchester United have been among England's highest-spending clubs so far, with the Red Devils splashing in excess of £200million on new players since the end of the previous campaign. The likes of Antony, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen have all joined United in recent months but they are expected to officially complete one deadline-day signing in Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who has agreed to join Erik ten Hag's squad on a season-long loan.

Chelsea have also been busy for the duration of the summer market, with new owner Todd Boehly using his millions to land players such as Wesley Fofana, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella. Arsenal and Tottenham, meanwhile, could look to rival the Blues for signings in the hours leading up to this evening's deadline as the race to beat the clock heats up.

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DONE DEAL! Dan James to Fulham

Dan James has joined Fulham on a season-long loan, as confirmed by the west London club.

The Welsh international only signed for Leeds United last summer but is already on his way out of Elland Road, with Luis Sinisterra and Wilfried Gnonto brought in this summer to provide options out wide.

James had also been linked with Tottenham.

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Liverpool complete Melo deal

Liverpool have signed 26-year-old midfielder Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus for the rest of the season. The ace, who has won 22 caps for Brazil and helped his country win the Copa America title in 2019, spent two years at Juventus after joining the club from Barcelona in 2020.

Nottingham Forest continue bonkers transfer spend

Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal that would see out-of-favour Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi head to the City Ground on deadline day, according to Fabrizio Romano. Forest have made a raft of new signings this summer and Batshuayi could be their 22nd overall, as well as their fourth recruit up top.

Tottenham 'discussing' deadline day move for Martins

Tottenham are considering their options over a late move to bolster Antonio Conte's attacking ranks in the final hours of the summer window and are understood to have discussed AS Monaco forward Gelson Martins, who is valued at £13.5m on Transfermarkt.

Spurs are targeting the 27-year-old after diverting their attentions from Leeds winger Daniel James, who is closing in on a season-long loan move to Fulham, according to The Athletic.

Arsenal see second Luiz bid 'rejected'

Arsenal have reportedly seen a second bid for Douglas Luiz rejected, with the Gunners facing a race against time to agree a deadline day deal for the Aston Villa midfielder.

The Gunners came forward with an unsuccessful £20million bid for Doulas on Thursday. And their second bid of £23m plus add-ons was also turned down later in the day, according to talkSPORT.

Chelsea 'agree loan deal' for Zakaria

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Juventus to sign Denis Zakaria on a season-long loan deal. According to The Athletic, the Blues made swift progress after approaching Juve for Zakaria and the midfielder is now undergoing a medical in Turin. And Chelsea will have the option to buy the player permanently at the end of the campaign if the arrangement goes smoothly.