Transfer Deadline Day: Arsenal close in on Raheem Sterling as Man Utd announce Manuel Ugarte

Arsenal close in on Sterling deal

Arsenal will soon announce Sterling's arrival, per Fabrizio Romano.

🔴⚪️🤝🏻 Raheem Sterling and Arsenal, agreement between player and #AFC in case club decides to get it done.

Raheem wants the move.

Negotiations ongoing between clubs with Chelsea open to finding solutions. pic.twitter.com/Flq5eRwhLG

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2024

Lo Celso returns to Betis after nightmare stint at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the departure of midfielder Giovani Lo Celso to Real Betis. The Argentine's move comes after a challenging stint in north London, where he faced difficulties with injuries and adapting to the demands of English football.

Lo Celso, who joined Tottenham in 2019, made a total of 108 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals. His final goal for Spurs was scored in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Manchester City in December 2023.

Forest sign Ward-Prowse on loan from West Ham

Nottingham Forest have signed James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United on a season-long loan deal.

Ward-Prowse said: "I'm delighted to be here. When I knew I had the opportunity to join the Club and come and show what I can do, I thought it was a fantastic opportunity. Having played Nottingham Forest a few times, the atmosphere here is one of the best I've played in in the Premier League, so to now hopefully experience that week in, week out is something really special."

We are delighted to announce the loan signing of James Ward-Prowse ✍️

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) August 30, 2024

Forest secure Morato from Benfica

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the acquisition of defender Morato from Benfica. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with Forest, committing to the club until the summer of 2029.

During the previous season, he made 35 appearances for the Portuguese giants across all competitions, including five matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Chief Football Officer, Ross Wilson said: "Morato has been in our thoughts and discussions to come into the squad for several transfer windows, and we're delighted to have him join us today. We're sure he'll feel at home here in Nottingham and he will quickly become embedded and integrated as part of the squad."

Meet Morato 👋 pic.twitter.com/KaMEAibKHq

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) August 30, 2024

Nketiah joins Palace on a five-year deal

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal in a £25m plus £5m (add-ons) deal, with the England international joining the Eagles on a five-year contract. Nketiah, who grew up in Deptford, South London, makes a return to his roots as he brings a wealth of experience and a proven scoring record to Selhurst Park.

During his tenure at Arsenal, Nketiah scored 38 goals in 168 appearances. He is the fifth new addition to Crystal Palace's squad this summer, following the arrivals of Chadi Riad, Daichi Kamada, Ismaïla Sarr, and Maxence Lacroix. He will don the No. 9 shirt for the Eagles.

Nketiah said: "It's amazing to sign for Crystal Palace – I'm excited to get going. Every time I come back to South London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it's good to be back home."

Chairman Steve Parish said: "It's brilliant to welcome Eddie, a senior England international, back to South London – we are delighted he has signed for Crystal Palace. I am confident that his energy, talent and hunger to succeed will endear him to his new teammates and supporters alike."

Original South London Material.

Nketiah is Palace.#CPFC pic.twitter.com/x5RiDJLeQ6

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 30, 2024

Wolves sign Andre from Fluminese

Wolves sign Fluminese midfielder Andre in the final hour on deadline day.

Sporting director Matt Hobbs said: "It feels like a long time in the making. He's got the same agent as Joao Gomes and is a player we talked about when we did Joao. We hadn't been in a financial position in other windows to do it, when we were interested. It's one that I thought we were going to miss out on, so I'm unbelievably excited to have him come and join us.

"He works hard, wins his tackles and picks up second balls. He's physically good and we think he'll thrive in the Premier League, similar to how Joao has. Our midfield now feels like a real strength of ours. I want the fans to be excited about it, but remember when Joao came across, he had six months to sit under Mario and Ruben and get used to the country and the Premier League with minutes off the bench. We've got to give players the time to settle."

A new Brazilian in town 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/EKwrRmIn6C

— Wolves (@Wolves) August 30, 2024

Zaha joins Lyon on loan for the 2024-25 season

Wilfried Zaha has completed his transfer to Lyon on a season-long loan deal for an amount of €3 million from Galatasaray.

Brentford sign Meghoma on a four-year deal

Brentford have officially announced the acquisition of Jayden Meghoma from Southampton, with the young defender joining the Bees on a four-year contract. The deal includes an option to extend for an additional two years.

The 18-year-old, who has garnered attention for his impressive performances as a left-back, was praised by Brentford's head coach, Thomas Frank.

In a statement on the club's website, Frank said: "I'm very pleased with this signing. Jayden is an England youth international and one of the biggest left-back talents this country has. Again, we had competition from other clubs, so we are definitely doing something right."

Ramsdale available to face Brentford on Saturday

Aaron Ramsdale is poised to make his first appearance for Southampton this Saturday in their away match against Brentford, according to The Athletic. The 26-year-old goalkeeper completed his move from Arsenal to Southampton earlier today in a deal valued at £18 million, potentially rising to £25 million with performance-related add-ons.

Ramsdale was registered before the Premier League's 12 p.m. deadline, ensuring his eligibility for the upcoming match. The paperwork was submitted by Southampton shortly before the cut-off, and the club subsequently received confirmation that he could be included in the squad for the Brentford game.

Napoli complete Gilmour signing from Brighton

Billy Gilmour has completed a permanent transfer to Napoli from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Scottish midfielder's move to the Serie A giants comes after the two clubs reached an agreement on a transfer fee, which includes an initial payment of £12 million, with an additional £4 million tied to performance-related add-ons.

As part of the deal, Brighton will also retain a percentage of any future sale of the player. Gilmour, who has been a promising talent since his breakthrough, has signed a five-year contract with Napoli, which will keep him at the club until 2029.