Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace celebrates
Marc Guehi remains Newcastle's top transfer priority
Eberechi Eze
Guehi's Palace colleague Eze is far less likely to be leaving this summer. Nonetheless, he could still end up making a significant move like another of his former team-mates, Michael Olise, who was snapped up by Bayern Munich for £47m in July.
While no Premier League club has made a firm move for Eze, Manchester City and Tottenham were rumoured to be interested over the summer. With Spurs having already splashed out on Solanke, this could leave Pep Guardiola's City as the sole contender - and a bid for Eze would make sense.
Oscar Bobb is set to be out of action for several months after breaking his leg in training, and Julian Alvarez has left for a whopping £82m. Despite bringing in Savinho, City might still feel the need to find a replacement for Alavarez and target Eze.
A potential stumbling block for any deal is the expiration of the Englishman's release clause. The 26-year-old had a £60m clause in his contract that would have allowed any club to pay the fee and start talks with the player - but it expired earlier this month.
Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace
Eberechi Eze was once again a standout performer in Crystal Palace's opening defeat to Brentford (Image: CameraSport
Jarrad Branthwaite
Branthwaite seemed destined to become a United player this window after the Red Devils identified him as their latest centre-back signing. Unfortunately, disagreements over valuation with Everton saw the deal fall through.
The Toffees are reportedly holding out for closer to £70m, while United's second offer of around £50m hasn't yet been increased. In an unexpected twist, Branthwaite found his name linked to arch-rivals Liverpool, although there has allegedly been no contact between the two Merseyside clubs.
Despite the £58m splashed on 18-year-old centre-back Yoro and a further £42m on De Ligt, United's pursuit of Branthwaite is not entirely off the table. Given that the former has recently undergone foot surgery and Lisandro Martinez's injury record leaves much to be desired, United may still consider signing Branthwaite.
Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton
Everton are desperate to keep a hold of Jarrad Branthwaite
Viktor Gyokeres
If Arsenal do revitalise their search for a new striker, it could lead them to Viktor Gyokeres. The Sporting CP frontman, who previously led Coventry to the Championship play-off final in 2023, is reportedly available for less than his £86m release clause.
To fund a move for the 26-year-old Swede, the Gunners might need to part ways with both Nketiah and Jesus. That could fetch nearly £90m, more than enough to fund Gyokeres.
That scenario is highly unlikely. But in the madness of the final few days of a transfer window, you can never say never.
Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres celebrates
Viktor Gyokeres has been scoring for fun in Portugal
Federico Chiesa
Italy international Chiesa finds himself out in the cold at Juventus under new boss Thiago Motta, sparking interest from several Premier League clubs. Liverpool appear to be a potential suitor for him, having previously made an unsuccessful £82m bid.
However, the likes of Tottenham, Aston Villa, United and Chelsea could also be in the running. Chiesa has been valued at around £20m, but it's suggested that a lower offer of £15m might be enough to persuade Juventus to sell, especially as he only has one year remaining on his contract.
The main stumbling block for any interested parties is likely to be his high wage demands, which have reportedly deterred potential suitors so far. However, the situation is fluid and a club with deep pockets could still make a move for Chiesa.
Federico Chiesa of Juventus FC during training
Federico Chiesa has been training alone at Juventus
Raheem Sterling
Sterling's future at Chelsea looks very uncertain. Despite initial indications that he was part of Enzo Maresca's plans for the upcoming season, his absence from the Blues' opening match against City suggested otherwise.
Given his desire for regular first-team football and his recent comments, it seems increasingly likely that he will leave Stamford Bridge this summer. However, offloading the 29-year-old could prove challenging given his status as one of the league's top earners and the fact that he still has three years left on his contract.
Turin has emerged as a potential destination for Sterling should Juve lose Chiesa. The Italian giants, who reportedly showed interest in him earlier this summer, could renew that, while Newcastle and Crystal Palace have also been mentioned in connection with the former Manchester City winger.
Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City
Former Man City colleagues Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan could yet be on the move
Ilkay Gundogan
Gundogan could be set for a shcok return to the Etihad after being left out of Barcelona's opening La Liga match. The German midfielder, who spent seven successful seasons at City before moving to Spain last season, is reportedly being considered for a switch back to Manchester.
The 33-year-old's current contract with Barca runs until 2026, but it remains unclear what transfer fee would be required to secure his services. Despite potential competition from clubs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, re-signing Gundogan could bolster City's title challenge and provide cover for Rodri, who had a busy summer following Spain's Euro 2020 campaign.
Pep Guardiola never wanted him to leave and has struggled to replace his presence in the middle of the park, with Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes yet to fully convince the City boss.
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