Deadline day LIVE! Man Utd sign Amrabat, Liverpool complete Gravenberch deal
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Friday, September 1.
Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.
Today's key events
Wolves midfielder Lemina attracting interest from Galatasaray?
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Mario Lemina is reportedly attracting interest from Galatasaray.
Lemina has been well-travelled throughout his career, already representing as many as eight clubs in the professional ranks.
However, the 30-year-old has rarely established himself as a regular in the starting lineup like he has with Wolves since moving to Molineux in January 2023.
A total of 25 starts and two substitute outings have been made in the Premier League, the Gabon international becoming one of the first names on the teamsheet.
Real Madrid-linked Malick Thiaw 'has no desire to leave AC Milan'
AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw supposedly has no plans to leave the club despite reports of interest from Real Madrid.
Earlier this week, it was claimed that Los Blancos were prepared to offer €20m (£17.4m) for the German's services in 2024 following their injury concerns in the early weeks of the new term.
Real boss Carlo Ancelotti is working without Eder Militao for the long term due to his ACL issue, while David Alaba has also struggled to stay fit throughout the 2023-24 campaign so far.
In addition, club captain Nacho Fernandez is out of contract at the end of the current season, and his departure would open up a defensive void needing to be filled in the summer transfer window.
Man United's Facundo Pellistri wanted by Villarreal?
Villarreal reportedly plan to make a move for Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri if Yeremy Pino leaves the club in the near future.
Uruguay international Pellistri has now spent three years on the books at Old Trafford, having arrived from Penarol in an €8.5m (£7.4m) deal in the final knockings of the summer 2020 window.
However, the 21-year-old has made a mere 16 appearances for the Red Devils in that time, spending a year and a half on loan at Alaves from January 2021 to July 2022 before his breakthrough.
Pellistri's belated debut came in the quarter-finals of last year's EFL Cup, as he came off the bench for the final six minutes of a 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic and even provided an assist for Marcus Rashford.
Real Madrid's Arda Guler wanted by AC Milan?
Italian giants AC Milan are apparently eyeing a potential loan deal for Real Madrid teenager Arda Guler.
Los Blancos fended off a host of interested parties to sign the 18-year-old from Fenerbahce in the summer, paying €20m (£17.4m) for his services on a six-year contract.
However, Guler is yet to make his competitive debut for Carlo Ancelotti's side due to injury, having sustained a knee problem in pre-season which required surgery.
As the Turkey international was closing in on a comeback, Real Madrid announced that he had sustained a fresh thigh injury at the end of September, which he is yet to recover from.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe stake 'will not boost Man United transfer funds'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's proposed 25% stake in Manchester United will reportedly have little impact on the club's ability to splash the cash in the transfer market.
Eleven months on from the Glazer family first opening the door to a full sale of the club, the drawn-out saga appears to be coming to an anti-climactic end.
INEOS chief Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani quickly emerged as the two leading candidates to oust the Glazers, whose stewardship has been fiercely protested since their 2005 takeover.
While Ratcliffe expressed his desire to purchase a minority stake with a view to a full takeover in the future, Sheikh Jassim outlined his intention to buy the club outright debt-free, making him the early favourite.
Man City, West Ham 'leading race for Chelsea's Maatsen'
Manchester City and West Ham United are reportedly preparing to pounce if it becomes apparent that Ian Maatsen is likely to leave Chelsea in 2024.
Maatsen has spent the bulk of his development on loan at Championship clubs, playing a key role during Burnley's title-winning campaign last season.
While the Clarets were keen to sign the Netherlands Under-21 international on a permanent basis, the player wanted to try to establish himself at Stamford Bridge.
As it stands, the 21-year-old has had mixed success, starting two EFL Cup ties and making six substitute appearances in the Premier League, accumulating 84 minutes.
Real Madrid 'send scouts to watch Jobe Bellingham'
Real Madrid scouts have reportedly been asked to assess the capabilities of Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham.
After a drawn-out transfer saga, the Spanish giants won the race to secure the signature of Jude Bellingham - Jobe's elder sibling - from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
The 20-year-old has since gone on to star for Los Blancos, contributing 10 goals and three assists from his 10 appearances in all competitions.
Jude has settled quicker than many may have anticipated, being used at the front of a diamond formation with Carlo Ancelotti opting to deploy a two-man frontline.
Silva responds to uncertainty over Chelsea future
Thiago Silva has suggested that he has no plans to disclose his feelings over his Chelsea future.
When the defender arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2020, the expectation was that he would perhaps play one or two seasons before returning to his homeland.
However, at the age of 39, the Brazil international remains one of the first names on the team sheet, featuring on 125 occasions for the Blues in all competitions.
A Champions League trophy was won during his first season with the club, although the change of ownership has destabilised Chelsea and left them as a mid-table side, at least in the short term.
