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Transfer deadline day live: Jack Wilshere loaned to Bournemouth, David Luiz flies in to make Chelsea return - latest

Follw all the latest news and stories on the final day of the transfer window

Where will Jack end up on transfer deadline day?
Where will Jack end up on transfer deadline day? (Chelsea FC)

The final day of a record-breaking transfer window sees a number of clubs rushing to push through last-minute deals ahead of tonight's deadline, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all involved in late puchases and player sales on what is always one of the most dramatic days in the football calendar. Follow the latest here.

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The summer transfer window closes at 23:00 BST tonight.

Sam Dymond31 August 2016 19:18

From our correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke...

Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion's attempts to sign Ademola Lookman from Charlton Athletic have fallen through. Neither club could match Charlton's £6million asking price and the gifted 18-year-old now looks set to stay at the League One side for another season.

Mark Critchley31 August 2016 21:32

CONFIRMED DEAL

At last. Jack Wilshere is a Bournemouth player until May. The Arsenal midfielder was essentially frogmarched from his car by childhood friend - and Cherries striker - Benik Afobe on his way to sign on at Dean Court.

Sam Dymond31 August 2016 21:33

West Bromwich Albion have just signed one of these two players.

Can you guess which one?

Sam Dymond31 August 2016 21:50

Meanwhile, Bournemouth have followed up on the Jack Wilshere deal by signing the handsome nerd from every American 1980s teen film...

Sam Dymond31 August 2016 22:31

COMPLETED DEAL

There's no stopping Hull City tonight. The Tigers have moved to sign former Norwich loanee Dieumerci Mbokani for the rest of season. The DR Congo striker joins from Dynamo Kiev.

Sam Dymond31 August 2016 22:48

We're still waiting for confirmation of the David Luiz move to Chelsea. I can only imagine that the person rubber stamping the deal sheets at the FA is the same person who was in the queue in front of me at Tesco this afternoon.

Get a move on!

Sam Dymond31 August 2016 23:11

COMPLETED DEAL

Here we go! After two years at Paris Saint-GermainDavid Luiz is a Chelsea player again. Let your hair run free!

Sam Dymond31 August 2016 23:14

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