Quiet deadline day for Aston Villa?
Unai Emery has all but confirmed the signings of Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Ibrahim Mbaye, before stating that Aston Villa will not go into the market seeking any more recruits on deadline day.
“No, I think the squad we have now is how we planned and how we wanted,” he told Sky Sports.
Asked if he thinks Villa have replaced the quality they lost this summer, he said: “Yes.”
Harwood-Bellis was watching from the stands.
Will Castle31 August 2026 22:38
Mikel Arteta responds to Julian Alvarez speculation before deadline day
Mikel Arteta has just guided Arsenal to victory at Aston Villa, and he was asked on Sky Sports about whether he expects to see Julian Alvarez come through the door on deadline day.
“I don’t know. That’s for the people upstairs,” he said. Ever so coy, Mikel.
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Will Castle31 August 2026 22:31
Wrexham accused of ‘blanket bombing’ amid Callum O’Hare interest
Chris Wilder has accused Wrexham of a “blanket bombing” approach to their transfer business late in the window after making an approach for Sheffield United’s Callum O’Hare.
“This is not a criticism, but Wrexham are in for half the division,” Wilder said.
“They’ve done business, it’s their prerogative and what they need to do.
“I know there have been bids on other players from that football club in that position as well, so maybe it’s a bit of blanket bombing in that position and see what comes up.
“It’s not a done deal, I’ve notified Cal to get his head down and get his head on and (focus on) playing for us on Tuesday night.
“If that changes, then that changes. But I know they’ve been in for a number of players, which is what they can do at this particular point of the window, and Callum is one of them.”
Sheffield United, meanwhile, are in talks to sign Coventry City defender Liam Kitching on loan.
Will Castle31 August 2026 22:30
Tottenham strike deal for Chelsea duo
Tottenham have reached an agreement in principle to sign Mykhailo Mudryk on loan and Tosin Adarabioyo permanently from rivals Chelsea, according to Sky Sports.
Spurs now need to finalise personal terms with the winger and centre-back.
Will Castle31 August 2026 22:17
Hull set for busy end to window
The good news (and some bad) is flowing in for Hull City at the moment regarding transfers.
Let’s start with the good – according to Sky Sports, the club have reached an agreement to sign Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman.
They also have a deal in place to sign Robinio Vaz with a medical planned, despite reports that it hit a stumbling block over Roma being unable to find a replacement.
Fabrizio Romano, meanwhile, says Tim Iroegbunam is set to join from Everton.
Hull have also made a third bid for Stoke’s Sorba Thomas, according to the Daily Mail. An agreement is close to being reached that could see Liam Millar, the match-winner from the weekend, go the other way.
But according to BBC Sport, Hull’s move for Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya has fallen through after the player decided against making the switch
Will Castle31 August 2026 22:00
Nick Woltemade bound for Juventus
Juventus have reached an agreement with Newcastle over a season-long loan for Nick Woltemade, which does not include a purchase option.
Sky Sports says that Woltemade has given his approval for the move and will travel to Italy tomorrow.
Nick Woltemade has not settled at Newcastle (Getty)
Will Castle31 August 2026 21:45
Robert Sanchez set for Como loan
Robert Sanchez is on the verge of completing a loan move to Como after being replaced in the Chelsea goal by Emi Martinez, according to Fabrizio Romano.
(PA Wire)
Will Castle31 August 2026 21:39
Sunderland reach agreement for Kevin Danso
Sunderland have struck an agreement to sign Kevin Danson from Tottenham, according to Sky Sports.
The Black Cats previously had a loan approach rebuffed but now Danso is waiting on standby to travel to Sunderland for his medical.
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Will Castle31 August 2026 21:36
Brighton intensify pursuit of Femi Azeez
Brighton are set to intensify their pursuit of Millwall winger Femi Azeez before the transfer window closes, according to The Athletic.
The Seagulls have already had a £10m bid rebuffed, before seeing another one rejected this morning.
Will Castle31 August 2026 21:30
Everton agree Folarin Balogun fee
Everton have reached an agreement to sign Folarin Balogun from Monaco, according to Sky Sports.
The USA international is set to join the Toffees for £40m and will come in to replace Beto, who is bound for Fiorentina.
Everton are still in talks over a return for Richarlison from Tottenham.
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Will Castle31 August 2026 21:08