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Transfer Deadline Drama: Arsenal Eye Sterling and Coman, Chelsea Chase Araujo, Osimhen
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As the transfer window edges toward its dramatic conclusion, top clubs across Europe are making frantic efforts to finalize deals that could shape the season.
Arsenal are weighing up late moves for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling and Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman, having been approached about both stars in the final hours of the transfer window. The Gunners are also exploring a potential move for Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto after hitting a deadlock in negotiations with Espanyol over Joan Garcia.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are intensifying their efforts to strengthen their defense, having enquired about Benfica’s promising centre-back Tomas Araujo. The Blues are also reportedly in advanced talks with Napoli over a blockbuster deal for striker Victor Osimhen, with Chelsea now prepared to bring the Nigerian forward in on loan with an obligation to buy, a move that could shake up the entire market.
Burnley are also making headlines, returning with a second bid for Plymouth Argyle’s Morgan Whittaker after seeing their initial approach for Millwall’s Zian Flemming rejected. Southampton, too, are busy on the final day, exploring the possibility of signing Maxwel Cornet from West Ham, with reports suggesting they are also interested in bringing their former midfielder James Ward-Prowse back on loan from the Hammers.
Elsewhere, Brighton have submitted a €20 million (£16.8 million) offer to Nordsjaelland for striker Conrad Harder, as they look to add more firepower to their attack. Meanwhile, Manchester City are ready to secure the future of midfielder James McAtee by offering him a new contract after rejecting bids of up to £30 million during the summer.
In France, Galatasaray winger Wilfried Zaha is close to joining Lyon on loan, while Celtic are facing a race against time to secure a work permit for Auston Trusty after agreeing to a £6 million-plus deal to sign the defender. However, Lyon have reportedly turned down Celtic’s offer for Mahamadou Diawara.
Amidst all the speculation, Nottingham Forest have received a boost with news that Danilo, who suffered a leg break, could return to training by December.
As the clock ticks down, the pressure is on for clubs to get these deals over the line before the window slams shut. The football world waits with bated breath to see which final twists will unfold in this transfer window saga.
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