Transfer deadline day LIVE reaction: Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, Man Utd, Leeds, Tottenham latest deals
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals on a frenetic day in the Premier League and beyond
Transfer deadline day is here with several Premier League teams looking set for a busy end to the window. Everton are aiming to sign Dele Alli on a permanent deal from Tottenham following the appointment of Frank Lampard, who has offered the former England international a chance to revive his career. It comes after Spurs completed the double signing of Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus, with Tanguy Ndombele also leaving the club after agreeing to rejoin Lyon on loan until the end of the season.
Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrived in Barcelona earlier on deadline day, with the move at one stage looking off. That seems to have changed and he has had a medical in Spain - it could be confirmed in the early hours. Jesse Lingard is now staying at Man United after a loan move broke down, while Donny van de Beek has secured a departure, moving on loan to Everton. Rangers, meanwhile, have completed the signing of Aaron Ramsey on loan from Juventus - but Liverpool’s move for Fabio Carvalho fell through late on.
We’ve brought you all the late rumours and done deals right here and the transfer window is now closed in the Premier League and Championship. Follow all the latest transfer updates from deadline day below:
Tottenham still open to letting Dele Alli leave, Everton linked
It’s been a quiet day at Tottenham so far, with a number of incomings and outgoings still to be announced. Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur are undergoing medicals at Spurs while Tanguy Ndombele has agreed to join Lyon on loan, although all of those deals are still yet to be confirmed.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte remains open to letting Dele Alli leave before the window shuts, as well as Giovani Lo Celso. Everton have emerged as an option for Dele , while Newcastle and Southampton have also been linked.
If Dele was to join the club on deadline day, it would have to be on a permanent deal as the impending loan signing of Donny van de Beek would see Everton fill their quota of Premier League loans.
But according to reports this afternoon, Everton are now exploring a permanent deal for the former England international, following the appointment of Frank Lampard as permanent manager.
Newcastle set to be snubbed by Hugo Ekitike
Newcastle have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of striker Hugo Ekitike after the 19-year-old turned down the chance to join the Premier League club.
Newcastle agreed a fee with Reims this morning for the forward, who has scored eight goals in Ligue 1 this season, but L’Equipe are reporting that the Frenchman has rejected the move.
According to reports, Ekitike wants to complete his first season with Reims, his hometown club, and has doubts over Newcastle given their position of 18th in the Premier League table.
Barcelona, Arsenal left surprised by Aubameyang's arrival
It has been reported in both Spain and England that Barcelona and Arsenal were left surprised by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s arriving at an airport in the city before a deal between the two clubs had been fully agreed.
Aubameyang arrived at El Prat Airport this morning in anticipation of the proposed loan agreement but, as reported by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, Barcelona must first reduce their wage bill and are looking to offload Ousmane Dembele.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants Aubameyang to leave before the end of the window but the Gunners were not expecting the striker to fly to Spain.
BREAKING: Manchester City confirm Julian Alvarez signing
Manchester City have completed the €17m (£14.2m) signing of Julian Alvarez, with the 22-year-old set to remain at River Plate for the rest of the season.
Alvarez has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League champions though will only join up with his new club during the summer at the earliest.
The 22-year-old ended River’s most recent campaign with 24 goals in 46 games across all competitions, while also finishing as the Argentine top flight’s leading scorer.
Alvarez has emerged as one of the brightest young talents in South American football, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Internazionale among those interested in his signing.
The signing of Alvarez is not expected to change City’s plans for the summer transfer market, when a striker will be considered the top priority.
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Lingard holds further talks with Rangnick amid Newcastle, West Ham offers
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has reiterated to Jesse Lingard that he would allow the England international to leave the club on loan before the transfer window shuts.
Newcastle have submitted an offer to sign Lingard on loan but refused to match United’s valuation, which included a significant relegation survival clause of around £12 million.
Lingard wants to leave the club in order to get more game time and improve his chances of returning to Gareth Southgate’s England squad ahead of the World Cup in Qatar - and according to reports the 29-year-old met with Rangnick on Monday.
It is believed the German will not stand in Lingard's way, leaving it up to the United hierarchy to accept one of the offers made to them. West Ham, who signed Lingard on loan last season in a successful spell, are also said to have come back in for the midfielder.
Ramsey closes in on Rangers move
Rangers are leading the chase to sign Aaron Ramsey from Juventus in what would be a sensational signing for the Scottish champions.
Ramsey has been allowed to leave Juventus and Rangers have reportedly agreed a deal with the Italian club over a loan move with option to buy.
The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell reports that Ramsey has arrived in Glasgow ahead of the move, which would see Rangers beat competition from Premier League clubs for the Wales international.
Latest as Newcastle chase Ekitike, West Ham pursue Nunez
Doubts have emerged over Newcastle’s hopes of signing Hugo Ekitike from Reims. The Premier League club have agreed a fee for the 20-year-old striker but Sky Sports News report that the player is yet to be convinced the move, with time running out to get a deal over the line.
West Ham, meanwhile, have also hit trouble in their bid for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez. The Guardian are reporting that Benfica are not listening to offers for the Uruguay international.
Everton appoint Frank Lampard as new manager
Lampard said: “It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club the size and tradition of Everton. I’m very hungry to get started. After speaking to the owner, chairman and the board, I very much felt their passion and ambition. I hope they felt my ambition and how hard I want to work to bring it together.
“You can feel the passion Everton fans have for their club. That will be hugely important. As a team – the competitive level that the Premier League brings and the position we are in the table – we certainly need that. It’s a two-way thing. I think Everton is a unique club in that you can really understand what the fans want to see. The first thing they want is fight and desire and that must always be our baseline.
“My first message to the players will be that we have to do this together. We’ll try to do our job and I know the fans will be there backing us.”
The announcement of Donny van de Beek’s loan signing is expected to follow:
Everton appoint Frank Lampard as new manager
Everton have confirmed the appointment of Frank Lampard as the club’s new head coach after holding a further round of talks over the weekend.
It brings the Toffees’ chaotic search for a new manager to an end after Wayne Rooney rejected an approach and Vitor Pereira’s lack of credentials and connection to the agent Kia Joorabchian caused backlash among supporters.
The appointment marks Lampard’s return to the dugout almost exactly a year after he was sacked by Chelsea, where he guided the club to a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League and an FA Cup final.
Everton appoint Frank Lampard as new manager
The former England midfielder’s third job as a manager as the Toffees’ sixth permanent boss in just over four years
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