Transfer deadline day 2022 LIVE: Aubameyang, Alonso, Arthur & more

90min's Transfer deadline day live blog will guide you through the chaos of what should be an exciting end to the summer 2022 window.

Chelsea are expected to be the biggest movers and shakers, as they look to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Edson Alvarez and potentially others, Manchester United are expected to finalise the transfer of Antony, and Youri Tielemans could be a late departure from Leicester.


Transfer Deadline Day done deals

  • Antony - Ajax to Manchester United - £85.4m
  • Manuel Akanji - Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City - £16.7m
  • Wout Faes - Reims to Leicester City - £15m
  • Willy Boly - Wolves to Nottingham Forest - £4.65m

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Live Blog

1:50pm - BRIGHTON HOPEFUL OF BILLY GILMOUR DEAL

Brighton & Hove Albion are hopeful of completing a permanent deal for Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour.

Once a rising star at Stamford Bridge, the Scotland international now appears to be surplus to requirements under Thomas Tuchel, and could benefit from uniting with Graham Potter - a manager known for developing young players.

A loan is out of the question as Levi Colwill is already at the Amex on a temporary basis.


1:25pm - ARSENAL & BELLERIN CONTINUE RELEASE TALKS

Hector Bellerin in pre-season action for Arsenal | James Williamson - AMA/GettyImages

Arsenal are continuing to hold talks with Hector Bellerin over a termination of his contract.

Barcelona is expected to be his next landing spot, with Real Betis, the side he was on loan at last season, no longer in the running for a permanent transfer.


1:09pm - NOTTINGHAM FOREST SIGN BOLY

It's yet another summer signing for Nottingham Forest and this time it's Wolves defender Willy Boly who has signed on the dotted line at the City Ground.

The 31-year-old moves on after making 125 league appearances for Wolves in a five-year Molineux spell.


1:05pm - VILLA'S BEDNAREK PURSUIT

Jan Bednarek applauds Southampton's supporters | Alex Burstow/GettyImages

We told you earlier about Aston Villa jumping ahead of West Ham in the pursuit of Jan Bednarek.

Click the image above to access the full story.


1:05pm - AUBAMEYANG ON HIS WAY FOR CHELSEA MEDICAL

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on his way to London to undergo a medical with Chelsea, 90min understands.

While he looks to be heading to Stamford Bridge, Marcos Alonso is heading the other way to join Barcelona. He's already in Spain and will undergo tests before a move to Camp Nou is sealed.


1:00pm - ZAHA & GALLAGHER FUTURES

Chelsea remain interested in signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace although the focus right now is on tying up a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Conor Gallagher, meanwhile, could still leave Stamford Bridge depending on other circumstances and whether or not a club really pushes for him. Crystal Palace are his most likely destination, should the chance to leave come about.


12:50pm - FULHAM NEAR CARLOS VINICIUS DEAL

Remember Carlos Vinicius? Well, if you don't, it's time to refresh your memory.

Once on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, he's now closing on a return to the Premier League with new boys Fulham. A permanent move is in the offing, and the latest step to strengthening Marco Silva's front line.


12:45pm - NEWCASTLE CHASE WEST HAM YOUNGSTER HARRISON ASHBY

Newcastle are holding talks with West Ham United over a deal for promising full-back Harrison Ashby.

The 20-year-old's contract at London Stadium is up at the end of the season, and the Magpies are now working on a deal to take him to St James' Park, sources have confirmed to 90min.


12:30pm - BARCELONA LATEST

It appears that despite the best efforts of Barcelona and head coach Xavi, Jordi Alba will not be pushed into leaving the club.

The Spaniard is on huge wages at Camp Nou and the Catalan giants want rid as a result, but he's got no desire to be moved on. Memphis Depay, however, could terminate his contract with the club today, opening up the possibility of a free transfer elsewhere.


12:25pm - DANIEL JAMES RACE HOTTING UP

Fulham have entered the race to sign Leeds winger Dan James, 90min understands, but face competition for his signature from Tottenham and other Premier League clubs.

The Cottagers' interest is a result of missing out on Bamba Dieng, who appears to be Leeds United bound, and the rejection of a bid for Blackburn's Ben Brereton Diaz.


12:15pm - ICYMI - GAKPO TO STAY AT PSV EINDHOVEN

Cody Gakpo has been in great form for PSV Eindhoven | ANP/GettyImages

One story to break first thing this morning was PSV Eindhoven deciding to keep hold of in-demand forward Cody Gakpo.

Southampton, Leeds and Manchester United have been linked with the Dutchman, but it now appears that a move to the Premier League is off the cards for now.


12:00pm - LEICESTER COMPLETE SIGNING OF WOUT FAES

Leicester City have completed the signing of Reims defender Wout Faes, who will replace Wesley Fofana in the heart of the Foxes defence.

A much-needed incoming for Brendan Rodgers after a pretty miserable transfer window to date, with the deal set to cost Leicester around £15m.


11:40am - JAN BEDNAREK TWIST

Transfer deadline day is alive and kicking.

West Ham had seemed to be on the verge of signing Jan Bednarek from Southampton earlier this morning, but 90min now understands Aston Villa are heading the queue after the Hammers backed away.

Full story to come from Toby Cudworth....


11:25am - ASTON VILLA REJECT DOUGLAS LUIZ BID

Douglas Luiz in pre-season action for Aston Villa | Matthew Ashton - AMA/GettyImages

Aston Villa have rejected a £20m plus add-ons bid from Arsenal for Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz.

The Villans insist he's not for sale on deadline day, with the Gunners on the lookout for additional players after Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey suffered injuries.


11:10am - CHELSEA TARGET GVARDIOL SIGNS NEW RB LEIPZIG CONTRACT

Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol has signed a one-year contract extension at RB Leipzig, committing his future to the club until 2027.

It's understood the move is to preserve his value, with Chelsea hoping to agree a summer 2023 transfer worth around £80m.


10:50am - FULHAM BID FOR BRERETON DIAZ REJECTED

Fulham have had a bid for Blackburn Rovers forward Ben Brereton Diaz rejected, 90min understands, with the Cottagers looking at alternative options to Justin Kluivert.

The Dutchman saw a move to Craven Cottage collapse after he failed to obtain a work permit, but Marco Silva is now scouring elsewhere for forward options.


10:35am - CHELSEA CONFIDENT OF SIGNING AUBAMEYANG

Chelsea are confident that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will complete his transfer from Barcelona before the transfer window slams shut.

Sources have told 90min that a £10m bid plus Marcos Alonso - a long-term Barcelona target - is on the table and both sides believe an agreement is near.

The full story on Aubameyang's future can be found here.


10:20am - ASTON VILLA EXPLORING LUCAS MOURA SIGNING

Lucas Moura could be leaving Tottenham on deadline day | Shaun Botterill/GettyImages

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard is under pressure after four defeats in five Premier League games, and it looks like transfer activity is on the horizon.

An enquiry has been made for Tottenham winger Lucas Moura, who has seen his game time marginalised under Antonio Conte so far this season.

Read more about Villa's interest here.


10:12am - MAN CITY SIGN AKANJI FROM BORUSSIA DORTMUND

Manchester City have completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund central defender Manuel Akanji on a five-year deal.

He's moved to the Etihad Stadium in a deal worth £17m, and should be available to make his debut this weekend should Pep Guardiola wish to call upon him.

Read more about his move here.


10:10am - WOLVES CLOSE IN ON DAWSON, WEST HAM NEAR BEDNAREK LOAN

Wolves are closing in on the signing of West Ham central defender Craig Dawson, who has expressed a desire to move closer to his family home, and he looks likely to be replaced by Jan Bednarek on loan.

The Polish international has dropped down the pecking order at St Mary's and would provide David Moyes with the cover he requires in central defence.


10:05am - ARTHUR EN ROUTE FOR LIVERPOOL MEDICAL

Juventus' Arthur Melo has been spotted at the airport preparing to travel to England for his Liverpool medical.


10:00am - SOUTHAMPTON CONFIRM ROMEU DEPARTURE

Southampton have confirmed the departure of long-serving midfielder Oriol Romeu to La Liga outfit Girona.

The Spaniard made 256 appearances for the club during a seven-year spell, but departs for pastures new after Ralph Hasenhuttl freshened up his midfield with a number of younger options this summer.

A statement thanking Romeu said:

"Oriol departs with the very best wishes of everyone at Southampton Football Club, and we would like to express our gratitude to him for his dedication and magnificent efforts both on and off the pitch during his time here. We wish him every success in the future."


9:50am - BERNARDO SILVA CONFIRMS MAN CITY STAY

Bernardo Silva won't be leaving Manchester City | Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages

Bernardo Silva has confirmed he won't be leaving Manchester City for Barcelona this summer.

The Portuguese midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to the Catalan giants, but Pep Guardiola has maintained all summer long that he'd like the 28-year-old to stay put - as long as he's not unhappy.

Read what Bernardo had to say here.


9:35am - MAN UTD SIGN ANTONY

Antony is a Manchester United player at last | 90min

Manchester United have finally completed the signing of Antony on a five-year deal from Ajax.

The 22-year-old Brazilian joins in a move worth €100m (£85m), and reunites with Erik ten Hag after weeks and weeks of speculation.

Read more about his move to Old Trafford here.


9:28am - LIVERPOOL TARGET SURPRISE ARTHUR MOVE

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the club would look for a midfielder after being decimated by injuries and it appears Juventus' Arthur Melo is the solution.

The Serie A giants have been trying to push the Brazilian to anybody that will take him, and a loan move to Anfield is now on the horizon. A medical is now expected for the 26-year-old, who previously played for Barcelona.


9:10am - ARSENAL & NEWCASTLE TARGET SIGNS NEW CONTRACT

RC Lens midfielder Seko Fofana is a player Arsenal and Newcastle have been tracking this summer, but he won't be moving to the Premier League after surprisingly signing a new deal until 2025.

Fans stayed behind after the win over Lorient to watch the Ivory Coast international sign fresh terms, which ended up leaving the player a tad emotional. Nice scenes.

Watch what happened here.


9:05am - ARTETA ADMITS ARSENAL MAY MOVE FOR MIDFIELDER

Mikel Arteta with his Arsenal players after the 2-1 win over Aston Villa | David Rogers/GettyImages

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted after the 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday that his side may need to sign a midfielder after Mohamed Elneny sustained a serious injury at the weekend.

The Spaniard is also without Thomas Partey, and that prompted the Spaniard to admit that a fresh face could come in - Leicester's Youri Tielemans, out of contract next summer, has long been linked.

"[Elneny's injury] has an impact because also Thomas is injured, and we are a bit short in that position. We have Sambi, players like Granit can play there, but we are looking at options in the market. The club has been super supportive to try to keep improving the team and the squad as we can. If the right player is there and we can do it, we will try."


8:55am - TEN HAG INSISTS RONALDO IS HAPPY AT MAN UTD

There's been a mountain of speculation over the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, but it appears he'll be staying at Manchester United despite his wish to play Champions League football.

Here's what Erik ten Hag had to say about his future at United during his pre-match press conference before the trip to Leicester.


8:50am - EVERY PREMIER LEAGUE DONE DEAL

It's hard keeping of track of who has gone where in the Premier League this summer, but don't worry, 90min has been covering all bases ever since the window opened.

Below you can find a comprehensive list of every deal involving the 20 teams competing in this season's top flight.


8:45am - TRANSFER RUMOURS

There's nothing like kicking off your deadline day with the latest rumours circulating from around Europe.

Edson Alvarez, Douglas Luiz and Cody Gakpo are among those making the headlines elsewhere, with a number of other players potentially packing their suitcases in preparation for pastures new.


8:30am - GOOD MORNING

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Welcome to 90min's coverage of Transfer Deadline Day 2022, where the window will slam shut at 11pm.

Between now and then, 90min will provide you with the latest rumours, gossip and done deals, as clubs look to desperately conclude last minute business to get their houses in order between now and January.

All eyes will be on Manchester United and Chelsea today, as long-running sagas involving Antony and Frenkie de Jong draw to a close for the Red Devils, and the Blues prepare to spend big thanks to co-owner Todd Boehly.


Source : 90min