Deadline day LIVE! Follow every transfer rumour and done deal across England and Europe
Welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of summer 2024 transfer deadline day!
Stick with us to follow every twist, turn, done deal and rumour throughout England and Europe as clubs race to get their final pieces of business done before the window slams shut.
The deadline for English deals to go through is 11pm tonight, and some major moves are still expected to take place before that with plenty of big clubs seeking reinforcements or looking to offload players, and many big names expected to be part of that.
Deadline day key events
How have Chelsea's 20 loan players performed so far this season?
Chelsea's encouraging start to the season with what now feels like a settled squad under Enzo Maresca has put a positive spin on recent developments at Stamford Bridge.
However, to reach a position where the West Londoners now appear to be on an upward trajectory, their recruitment team has had to combine the wide array of incomings with a whole host of departures.
Whether it be senior or academy players, as many as 21 unwanted squad members were sold during the summer, but a further 20 players were also found new homes on a temporary basis.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at how those players in question have fared out on loan, whether that be in England, Europe or elsewhere.
Chelsea midfielder Casadei comments on plans for January window
Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei has provided a further update on his future plans at Stamford Bridge.
Having initially been exiled from the first-team ranks soon after Enzo Maresca's arrival, it appeared highly likely that the Italy Under-21 international would leave before the end of the summer transfer window.
With Chelsea needing to bolster their position with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability regulations, a permanent or temporary exit were on the table.
However, the 21-year-old ultimately remained with the West Londoners and has subsequently been reintegrated back into the senior squad by his compatriot Maresca.
Arsenal, Spurs to go head-to-head for Villa midfielder?
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting to make an approach for an Aston Villa midfielder in one of the next two transfer windows.
The two North London rivals have endured contrasting starts in the Premier League as they each look to post challenges for the title.
While Arsenal are unbeaten and have accumulated 17 points from seven matches, Spurs have already lost three times and trail their neighbours by seven points.
Ironically, it was the latter who conducted the most business in the engine room during the summer with Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall completing moves to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Man United, Liverpool to battle for former Chelsea star?
Manchester United are reportedly contemplating whether to enter the race for a former Chelsea star.
Erik ten Hag was given licence to add to his first-team squad during the summer transfer window, strengthening in defence, central midfield and in the final third.
However, that has not prevented United from putting together their worst Premier League start in history, accumulating just six points from their seven games.
On a positive note, United have kept four clean sheets - against Fulham, Southampton, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa respectively - but they boast one of the top-flight's worst attacks.
Ballon d'Or winner in England? It could happen
Barcelona Women midfielder Aitana Bonmati has left the door open to joining an English club in the Women's Super League in the future.
The Spain international - regarded as one of the best female players in the world - is the current Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Women's Player award holder after another exceptional year for club and country.
Bonmati was an integral force in Spain's Women's World Cup triumph in 2023, being bestowed with the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, before winning a magnificent quadruple with Barcelona last season.
The 26-year-old collected her third Champions League title in four years with the all-conquering Catalan giants, in addition to the Primera Division, Copa de la Reina and Supercopa de Espana titles.
