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
Goalkeeper on Maresca's exit 'list' set for Premier League transfer in summer
Bournemouth are reported to be keen on the permanent signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea following the conclusion of his loan spell on the south coast.
Arrizabalaga started in the Cherries' 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, though he did manage to save Erling Haaland's first-half penalty.
The goalkeeper joined Bournemouth on loan in the summer of 2024, his second successive temporary exit from Stamford Bridge after leaving to join Real Madrid for the 2023-24 campaign.
Arrizabalaga arrived at Chelsea from Athletic Club in 2018 for a reported fee of £67m, but the Blues have since tried to replace him with the likes of Edouard Mendy and Robert Sanchez.
Blues see Barca defender 'priority' target over Cherries' Huijsen
Chelsea are said to have settled on Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as their priority defensive target in the summer transfer market ahead of Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen.
The Blues take the pitch again on Thursday against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with the battle for top four intensifying.
Failure to qualify for the Champions League for a third consecutive season could prove problematic for Enzo Maresca in the transfer market, especially if he wishes to sign the likes of Huijsen.
Huijsen is reportedly of interest to teams such as Real Madrid and Liverpool, but it is difficult to see the Blues competing with their European rivals without Champions League football.
Brentford 'among three PL clubs' chasing Deportivo attacker
Brentford are reportedly among three Premier League clubs that have joined the race to sign Deportivo La Coruna attacker Yeremay Hernandez.
Yeremay has been in fine form for Deportivo this season, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists in 30 appearances in the Spanish second tier.
The Spaniard's impressive displays led to speculation about a potential departure in the winter transfer window following interest from Chelsea owners BlueCo.
Chelsea failed with a bid in January in a deal that could have seen Yeremay join the Blues' sister club Strasbourg in France.
Second helping: City 'enter race' for Frankfurt star as Guardiola begins rebuild
Manchester City have reportedly entered the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson, with Pep Guardiola keen to strengthen in the summer.
City signed Omar Marmoush from the German club in the January transfer window for a reported fee of £63.4m, but despite the forward having scored 15 goals and provided nine assists for Eintracht Frankfurt in 17 Bundesliga games this season, he has at times struggled in England.
In Marmoush's defence, the Citizens as a collective have failed to impress this campaign and are currently in fifth place in the Premier League with 48 points.
Guardiola has been no stranger to spending significantly in the past, and he will almost certainly need to revamp several areas of his ageing squad if he is to help his side mount a title challenge in 2025-26.
"The next step": Cunha hands Arteta major boost ahead of potential transfer
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their reported pursuit of Matheus Cunha, who has spoken of his desire to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers to fight for titles.
The Gunners return to the pitch following the end of the March international break on Tuesday against Fulham at the Emirates in the Premier League.
However, even if Mikel Arteta's side win they will only close the gap to league-leaders Liverpool to nine points, and it is difficult to see them overcoming a nine-point advantage with eight games left to play.
The Londoners will almost certainly reinforce in the summer transfer window to ensure they do not miss out on another Premier League title, and speaking to The Guardian, Wolves attacker Cunha has given Arsenal fans hope that he could join the club, saying: "I had a lot of offers (to leave in January) but I wouldn't feel well if I had done it.
"Always an option": Sporting director addresses interest in United midfielder
Ajax sporting director Marijn Beuker has confirmed that his side hold interest in bringing Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen to the club.
The 33-year-old United player has been at Old Trafford since joining for free ahead of the 2022-23 season, and he was a regular under previous boss Erik ten Hag, featuring in 28 league games in his first season.
Though the Danish international played in 22 Premier League matches last term, he has only made 16 appearances this campaign in the top flight, starting nine times.
An exit would not be surprising, and Ajax sporting director Beuker spoke to ESPN about his interest in Eriksen, saying: "He is one of the players who has performed fantastically with us in the past that we are thinking about.
Perfect for English football: Chelsea 'launch £29m offer' for Atletico man
Chelsea have reportedly made a €35m (£29m) offer for Atletico Madrid forward Giuliano Simeone, with the Blues determined to bring him to the Premier League during this summer's transfer window.
The 22-year-old is the son of Atletico head coach Diego Simeone, and he has been a vital player for the Red and Whites this season, featuring on 37 occasions, scoring four times and registering seven assists in the process.
Simeone has one goal and five assists in 24 La Liga matches this season, while he managed one goal and two assists in nine Champions League fixtures before the team's elimination to rivals Real Madrid in the round of 16.
The Argentina international has also contributed two goals in four Copa del Rey fixtures this term, with Atletico battling Barcelona for a spot in the final of the competition against either Real Madrid or Real Sociedad.
Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs 'learn substantial asking price' for Bournemouth star
Bournemouth have reportedly placed a £75m valuation on Antoine Semenyo, with the Cherries bracing themselves for bids for the in-demand attacker during this summer's transfer window.
The 25-year-old has been in excellent form for Andoni Iraola's side during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring nine goals and registering six assists in 32 appearances in all competitions.
Semenyo has two goals and one assist in the FA Cup this season, with Bournemouth preparing to tackle Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the competition on Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the forward has seven goals and five assists in 28 Premier League appearances this term, consistently making an excellent impression for a talented Cherries outfit.
Berta's work begins: Arsenal 'want' new sporting director 'to secure' £51m transfer
Arsenal have announced the arrival of the vastly experienced Andrea Berta as their new sporting director.
The 53-year-old left his role as Atletico Madrid sporting director earlier this year, and he has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium as the replacement for Edu.
Berta's arrival in North London has now been confirmed, and he has a huge reputation in the world of football, having been instrumental to Atletico's recent success, while he has worked in technical roles for both Parma and Genoa.
The Italian has said that he is making the move to Arsenal during "a hugely exciting period for the club", with the Gunners establishing themselves as serious contenders for the Premier League title in recent seasons.
System Signing: Amorim 'eyeing £67m transfer' for Leipzig attacker
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons during this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old has been in strong form for Leipzig during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring eight goals and registering five assists in 26 appearances in all competitions, including seven goals and four assists in 19 Bundesliga fixtures.
Simons joined Leipzig on a permanent deal from Paris Saint-Germain during the January transfer window, with the switch said to be worth an initial £42m, although the deal could eventually rise to £67m due to various add-ons.
There is speculation surrounding the Netherlands international ahead of the summer transfer window, though, with Leipzig believed to be willing to let him leave for the right price.
Man United 'given major boost' as Barca 'signal willingness' to let midfield star leave
Barcelona are reportedly willing to let Fermin Lopez leave Camp Nou during this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old has been a regular for the Catalan giants during the 2024-25 campaign, making 30 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and registering six assists in the process.
Fermin signed a new contract with Barcelona last October, with his current deal running until June 2029, but there was speculation surrounding his future earlier this year, with Manchester United said to be interested in his services.
The Red Devils are said to have approached Barcelona in January to register their interest in the Spain international.
Ipswich vs. Boro: McKenna's 'battle' for 18-goal striker as Delap replacement
Ipswich Town have reportedly been drawn into a battle against Middlesbrough for Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone.
The Blues return to Premier League football against Bournemouth on Tuesday, and they will almost certainly have to pick up points if they are to achieve survival.
With the club in 18th place with just 17 points - nine fewer than 17th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers - relegation looks likely, especially as there are just nine games left to play in the top flight.
Kieran McKenna's side could lose a number of players in the summer should the team be relegated to the Championship, with striker Liam Delap strongly linked with a move away from Portman Road.
