Transfer news LIVE: Al-Ahli reach agreements over Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen transfers in double blow for Chelsea

Arsenal are holding internal discussions over a move for Raheem Sterling, according to Fabrizio Romano. The England international has been exiled from Chelsea’s first team by Enzo Maresca, and will not have a place in the team even if he stays. As such, Chelsea are looking to find a solution to his situation.

Wolves have completed the signing of Sam Johnstone from Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £10 million. Johnstone had been the no. 1 at Selhurst Park, he was demoted to backup duty after the arrival of Dean Henderson. Johnstone has signed a four-year contract at Molineux and will fight with Jose Sa for the starting spot unless the Portuguese international leaves the club on deadline day.

Wrexham have signed striker Mo Faal from West Bromwich Albion, in a deal that provides support to Paul Mullin. The 21-year-old has signed a three-year contract in Wales, and will provide support to first-choice Paul Mullin in Phil Parkinson’s squad.

Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli have reached an agreement with Ivan Toney and Brentford over a deadline day move for the striker as per The Athletic. Toney has already agreed personal terms with the Saudi Pro League club, and he is set to undergo medical tests with the Saudi Public Investment Fund-owned club. The agreement comes just hours after Al-Ahli also agreed terms with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has reported that Al-Ahli won’t choose one or the other but will try to sign both the Chelsea-linked strikers before the transfer window closes.

According to Express Sport, Napoli and Brighton have resumed negotiations on a trade for Billy Gilmour. The Seagulls called off discussions with the Serie A club yesterday after stating that they were not going to part ways with the Scotland international due to an ankle injury experienced by new signing Matt O’Riley. However, Napoli are trying their hardest to sign the former Chelsea player, and negotiations are once again being held over a possible agreement.

Liverpool have turned down Nottingham Forest’s attempt to sign backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as per The Athletic. Forest reportedly offered the Reds a cash plus player deal to sign the Republic of Ireland international before the transfer deadline with USMNT’s Matt Turner going the other way. However, Liverpool felt the deal fell below their expectations and turned the move down.

Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement with Bournemouth and Neto over a season-long loan deal as per Fabrizio Romano. Neto will join the Gunners as David Raya’s backup if their move for Espanyol’s Joan Garcia flops on deadline day. There will be no option to buy in the summer of 2025 and Arsenal will bear all the wages for the year.

Napoli outcast striker Victor Osimhen is close to reaching an agreement with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and the two parties are now working on the final details of the deal as per Gianluca di Marzio. The report suggests that Osimhen would earn around €40 million (£33.6m/$44.3m) per year. Furthermore, it is expected that Gli Azzurri will sell the striker for €80 million (£67.2m/$88.6m) plus add-ons.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Brentford have contacted Chelsea to discuss a deal for Ben Chilwell. The England international’s future at Stamford Bridge appears to be over under new Blues manager Enzo Maresca. Manchester United made an offer for the left-back earlier this month, but they decided to go after other players. If Brentford acts decisively in the next several hours, they may have a clear shot at Chilwell with minimal interest from other parties.

Bournemouth winger Jaidon Anthony has left the club and joined Championship side Burnley on a season-long loan deal and will return to the Cherries at the start of next season.

RB Leipzig centre-back Mohamed Simakan is all set to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr as per Fabrizio Romano. A number of Premier League sides had been linked with a move for the defender, however, only Al-Nassr opened concrete talks and the deal is now set to go through.

Arsenal are interested in signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United but any move may have to wait until next summer.

Burnley continue with their squad revamp as Zeki Amdouni becomes the 19th player to leave Turf Moor since the end of last season.

Amdouni will join Benfica on a loan deal along with an option to buy at the end of the deal.

Leicester City have confirmed the transfer of attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss from Genk on a four-year deal. They have reported shelled out £19m for the player.

Arsenal could reportedly swoop in for Raheem Sterling but will only pursue the deal if Chelsea agree to a significant term.

Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a late bid for Brentford forward Ivan Toney, according to sources close to Football Insider.

Toney has recently been linked with a move to Chelsea, sparking speculation about his future at Brentford. However, Arsenal have been closely monitoring the situation and are now preparing to make their own approach for the striker.

Ipswich Town have decided not to proceed with the signing of Chelsea forward Armando Broja, after an initially agreed deal fell through due to concerns raised during his medical examination, according to Sky Sports.

Last week, the two clubs had reached an agreement for Broja to join Ipswich on an initial loan, with an obligation to buy the striker for a club record fee of £30 million if Ipswich managed to avoid relegation.

Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett has completed a season-long loan to Fleetwood in League two.

Sergio Ramos will reportedly join Al-Orobah where he will face former Real Madrid co-star Cristiano Ronaldo after snubbing MLS interest.

Newcastle and England full-back Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33.

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