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The 2024/25 Premier League season is now underway, with top-flight teams having tested themselves for the first time since May after a summer that contained Euro 2024 and plenty of preseason tours.

And clubs up and down the country have made a plethora of signings in a bid to improve on the results of last season, from the three promoted sides to Mikel Arteta’s title-hunting Arsenal or Arne Slot’s ‘new’ Liverpool side.

The transfer window closes at 11pm BST on Friday, 30 August, so clubs have limited time remaining to get those last signings and sales over the line in the ongoing battle to balance funds against PSR regulations. And each day brings with it more news, rumours and completed deals as we enter the final 10 days of the window, and you can find all the latest updates courtesy of our dedicated blog.

Follow all the news, rumours, sales and signatures below, as well as build-up to another weekend of Premier League football:

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United offered loan with obligation to buy for Ugarte – but PSG’s valuation remains too high

The Daily Mail reports that PSG have offered a loan with obligation to buy deal to Manchester United for Manuel Ugarte, allowing him to join the club this season with United agreeing to pay £51m for the Uruguayan next summer.

However, United deem that valuation too high from PSG – they value Ugarte at around £42m, while PSG want to recoup the entire fee they paid to Sporting.

Ugarte made 37 appearances for the French champions last season, but was left out of the squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre last week.

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 10:55

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Conor Gallagher signed by Atletico Madrid

Conor Gallagher has been signed by Atletico Madrid for a reported fee of around £33m.

The 24-year-old England international has agreed a five-year tribute with the Spanish club.

Conor Gallagher was a member of England’s Euro 2024 squad (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)

Sonia Twigg21 August 2024 10:51

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Newcastle haven’t given up on Guehi yet

Sky Sports report that Newcastle still haven’t given up hope of signing Marc Guehi, despite having multiple bids turned down.

The Tyneside club are hopeful of reaching a compromise with Palace, though their most recent bid of £65m (£60m + £5m) bid was rejected last week. Reports suggest that Palace value Guehi at a level closer to £65m plus £5m in add-ons.

Newcastle are assessing other options in case the move fails to materialise, though it is understood that Fulham’s imminent deal for Andersen won’t affect Palace’s stance on Guehi.

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 10:45

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Palace submit bid for Lacroix

Further to that comment on Palace’s interest in Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix, Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the south London side have nowmade a bid for the French defender.

The proposed deal is reportedly worth £12m as a fixed fee plus £2m in add-ons.

Romano adds that “Lacroix wants to leave Wolfsburg and has only one year left on his contract, while Glasner considers him among top targets”.

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 10:35

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Conor Gallagher signs for Atletico Madrid

Plenty of exclusives dropping from Fabrizio Romano today. Just before the Gundogan announcement, he reported that Conor Gallagher has completed his move to Atletico Madrid.

Sky Sports reported earlier in the day that Gallagher had trained with Atleti ahead of the move, and Romano has now said that Gallagher “signs in as new Atlético Madrid player from Chelsea”.

He adds that a fee of €42m euros has been agreed, and it’s “all sealed now”.

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 10:25

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Gundogan set to seal return to Manchester City

It looks like Ilkay Gundogan has sealed his return to Manchester City this summer, as Fabrizio Romano has given the move the ‘here we go’.

Romano reports that Gundogan will leave Barca on a free, joining his old club in a deal running until summer of 2025.

He adds that an “agreement [was] reached after positive talks in last 48 hours, and Pep Guardiola said yes, as revealed yesterday”.

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 10:18

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Brentford remain firm on asking price for Toney

Sky Sports are also reporting that Brentford are “standing firm on their price for Ivan Toney”.

Al Ahli approached Brentford before the weekend to make an offer, and talks are ongoing, but the Saudi club are still some way from Brentford’s valuation.

As reported by The Independent, no Premier League clubs have entered talks over the England striker.

Thomas Frank had decided the England international should not be involved in their opening win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 10:15

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Pellistri to join Greek side

Sky Sports report that Panathinaikos have agreed a ‘deal in principle’ with Manchester United for Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri.

A deal worth £5m has been agreed, and Pellistri is expected to travel to Greece soon for a medical.

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 10:00

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PFA team of the year

We have already rounded up the biggest awards in the men’s game, going to Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, but here is the full XI:

Walker, Van Dijk, Saliba, Gabriel,

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 09:50

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Armando Broja set to leave Chelsea on loan

Another player set to be victim of Chelsea’ spending spree is Armando Broja.

The Albanian forward is set to join Ipswich Town on loan, with the Tractor Boys having a £30m obligation to buy if they secure Premier League survival this season.

Chris Wilson21 August 2024 09:40

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