Live Transfer News: Chelsea eyeing Sancho in potential swap deal with Sterling

Raheem Sterling looks set to leave Chelsea. Jadon Sancho seemingly does not fit into Erik ten Hag’s plans at Manchester United. So could a swap deal between the clubs benefit both with just days to go before the transfer deadline?

According to the Telegraph’s Jason Burt, Chelsea are interested in exploring the option. Sancho has been linked with Juventus after he was left out of United’s squad for the second weekend in a row against Brighton on Saturday, although the 24-year-old did travel.

Sancho would fit Chelsea’s profile, but his wages at could be an issue. Sterling, however, is one of the highest earners at Stamford Bridge and Enzo Maresca has made it clear that the winger does not fit into his plans. Could Sterling find a home at Old Trafford?

The agent of Victor Osimhen has said the striker’s future is “in Europe” amid reports that the Napoli forward will reject a move to Saudi Arabia.

But the 25-year-old’s agent, Roberto Calenda, took to Twitter/X to provide an update on his client’s future, which he insisted will not be in Saudi Arabia despite any offer sent to Napoli.

Arsenal academy graduate Charlie Patino has signed for Spanish second division outfit Deportivo.

Patino progressed through the Gunners’ youth-team after he joined the club in 2015 at the age of 11, but would only go on to play two times for the Premier League side.

After productive loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea, Patino, 20, has joined Deportivo on a permanent deal and signed a four-year contract with the Segunda Division club.

Sky Sports are reporting that Manchester United and Burnley have agreed a permanent deal for midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.

Hannibal will have a medical today ahead of the deal being completed, but it is not yet known what the fee for the Tunisian will be. It had initially been thought that a loan with a buy option was the more likely outcome for a deal.

Fabrizio Romano adds that United “requested change as funds will be received earlier”, while the deal “will also include a sell-on clause”.

In other news, United have reportedly decided against trying to include Ben Chilwell in any potential deal for Jadon Sancho,

Burnley have agreed a deal with Manchester United to sign Hannibal Mejbri.

Sky Sports are reporting that Mejbri will have a medical today after he had gone into the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner told the media that Sam Johnstone and Naouirou Ahamada both want to leave the club, with Glasner saying “maybe this is what will happen or not” in relation to moves for both players.

At Brentford, the Evening Standard reports that they are yet to receive offers for Frank Onyeka, despite interest in the midfielder from “clubs in Spain, France and England”. The London club are closing in on a deal for Gustavo Nunez, and are interested in Fiorentina right-back Michael Kayode.

Chelsea ‘keeper Kepa is closing in on a loan deal to Bournemouth, while Crystal Palace remain in talks with Arsenal over Eddie Nketiah.

West Ham seem to be concentrating on sales, with James Ward-Prowse and Nayef Aguerd looking like others who could leave the club after a deal was agreed to sell Kurt Zouma.

Wolves are interested in signing Luca Koleosho from Burnley as they look to replace Pedro Neto, while they are also targeting Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale and the aforementioned Sam Johnstone.

Brighton will continue to make ground in their deal for Ferdi Kadioglu, while Newcastle United are not giving up hope of landing Marc Guehi.

Forest continue with their pursuit of Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez, though they have been linked to midfielders including Fulham’s Andreas Pereira and goalkeepers including both Ramsdale and Johnstone.

Fulham appear to have pulled out of a potential deal for Lyon’s Rayan Cherki, and their incoming business may be done for the summer.

As mentioned, Premier League clubs have spent around £1.5bn so far this window – but which signings have been the most expensive?

Dominic Solanke is the single most expensive most in the Premier League, with a total value of around £65m.

In terms of sales, Julian Alvarez’s move from City to Atletico is the most expensive move of the entire window around the world, with sales of Joao Palhinha and Michael Olise (both to Bayern Munich) reaching £47m and £50m respectively.

Plenty of the most expensive deals this summer have been done between two Premier League clubs, including moves for Amadou Onana, Pedro Neto and Ian Maatsen.

Premier League’s biggest transfers so far:

Dominic Solanke – Bournemouth to Spurs – £65m

Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – £59m

Pedro Neto – Wolves to Chelsea – £54m

Amadou Onana – Everton to Aston Villa – £50m