🔟 big Deadline Day stories to look out for 🤑 | OneFootball

The summer is over, the season has started and transfer deadline day is here. These are the 10 biggest stories we’re keeping an eye on Friday.

Manchester United want three signings

The signing of Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayındır is all but done but there’s more to do at Old Trafford.

A left-back has been a priority since Luke Shaw got injured and after links with Marc Cucurella and Nicolás Tagliafico, it was Spurs defender Sergio Reguilón who was given permission to travel north for a medical on Thursday.

There is also a need in midfield and the club are pushing to sign Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat, who starred for Morocco at last year’s World Cup. It’s going to be a busy one.

Ansu Fati’s shock switch and João Félix to follow

Ansu Fati flew into London on Thursday to complete a shock loan move to Brighton.

Unless there’s a late hijacking from someone else, the Seagulls will sign the winger for the season to seal one of the most surprising and exciting deals of the entire summer.

Should Fati move, that opens a space for Barcelona to sign João Félix from Atlético de Madrid.

Is there one final Kylian Mbappé twist?

With Paris Saint-Germain pushing to sign Randal Kolo Muani in a deal expected to be worth around €80m, though Eintracht Frankfurt have been holding out for €100m for the French international.

The big question is whether or not this would open the door for a late move for Kylian Mbappé. He looks set to remain in the French capital now and has been reintegrated into the squad but Kolo Muani’s arrival may just prompt a late offer and it’s worth remembering PSG have insisted the forward will not be allowed to leave for free.

Brennan Johnson to Tottenham? Or someone else?

Tottenham are eager to add some more trickery to the squad and Brennan Johnson appears to be the top target but there have also been links to Conor Gallagher and Eberechi Eze as the deadline has closed in.

It could be a busy day in north London …

Shift the fringe players and wait for a surprise

… speaking of, much could rely on how many fringe players the top clubs can get off their books.

Tottenham are looking for someone to take Hugo Lloris, Eric Dier, Japhet Tanganga, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele. Davinson Sánchez could be added to that list and with Reguilón already on his way to Manchester United, a lot of space could be freed up for an extra addition.

It’s a similar story elsewhere. Manchester United could yet replace Harry Maguire if they can sort out a deal with a buyer — though West Ham’s interest appears to have ended — and Scott McTominay finds himself in a similar position.

Arsenal would surely be keen to bring in another defender but need to shift Rob Holding, Cédric Soares and Nuno Tavares to make space, while they could also do with offers for Albert Sambi Lokonga.

And the Chelsea squad remains bloated and could be one to watch as well.

Outs mean ins and plenty of clubs just need that first domino to fall.

Saudi Pro League still eyeing stars

It is not deadline day for Saudi Pro League clubs but the attention of deadline day will surely be attractive if they want to cause another big splash.

Mohamed Salah has been linked with a huge switch to Al-Ittihad, who would reportedly be willing to pay a £150m fee for the Egyptian. Surely Liverpool won’t be tempted without a replacement but other big offers will surely be just around the corner?

Will Chelsea stop at Cole Palmer?

Chelsea’s signing of Cole Palmer is looking likely to be the Premier League’s biggest deal of the day, with the Blues set to pay Manchester City around £45m for the 21-year-old.

The question is whether or not they’ll stop at that point or continue to make more signings.

Bayern Munich, João Palhinha, Liverpool and a midfield merry-go-round

Fulham are reportedly eyeing Youssouf Fofana from Monaco to potentially replace João Palhinha, who is being targeted by Bayern Munich, who will then allow Ryan Gravenberch to join Liverpool.

We love a merry-go-round.

Speaking of midfields, Matheus Nunes’ move from Wolves to Manchester City should also be completed at some point on Friday.

Barça’s City swoop

As one Portuguese arrives at Manchester City, another is set to depart, with Barcelona expected to tie up a deal to sign João Cancelo from the Premier League champions.

An initial loan should become permanent next sumer.

Women’s football record could be broken

The window doesn’t close yet for Women’s Super League clubs but keep an eye out for more developments as Arsenal are tipped to return with a second “world record” bid for a women’s goalkeeper after Manchester United rejected an offer last week.