Arsenal and Chelsea Transfer Updates
- Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah is close to leaving the club as part of the ongoing transfer window.
- Chelsea has offered left-back Ben Chilwell to Manchester United in a potential transfer deal.
- Clubs are making final deals as they prepare for the new football season.
As the transfer window approaches its final week, clubs across the UK are actively finalizing deals to enhance their squads for the upcoming season. Notable signings have been made by teams ranging from Ipswich and Southampton to title contenders like Arsenal and Liverpool. Liverpool is reportedly close to securing Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg for £25 million, plus £5 million in add-ons, which would significantly boost their income from player sales, particularly from Brentford. West Ham has confirmed the acquisition of 18-year-old French midfielder Mohamadou Kante from Paris FC, immediately loaning him back to his former club. Meanwhile, Brighton is expected to see some squad adjustments, with 20-year-old defender Valentin Barco set to join Sevilla on loan for the 2024/25 season, although the deal does not include a buy option. This move reflects Brighton's strategy of developing young talent for future sales. In other transfer news, Nottingham Forest is reportedly in advanced talks with Arsenal regarding a £30 million transfer for striker Eddie Nketiah, with the deal appearing to be close to completion. On the other hand, Aston Villa is focusing on outgoings, as left-back Alex Moreno has secured a loan move to Nottingham Forest following the arrival of Ian Maatsen, leaving him with limited opportunities at Villa Park. As the weekend of Premier League football approaches, clubs are racing against the clock to finalize their rosters, making for an exciting conclusion to the transfer window.