For yesterday's developments - including the latest on Liverpool's move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr - click HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SIMON JONES Updated: 11:19 BST, 31 August 2026
The transfer window closes tomorrow and it's sure to be a busy last few hours as several clubs look to make big signings before 11pm.Here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...Stoke close in on £3.5m deal for USA starSIMON JONES:Stoke City are closing in a deal for USA midfielder Jack McGlynn.The 23-year-old from Houston Dynamo flew to England on Sunday ahead of completing a medical and £3.5m move.Stoke still want a winger to replace Sorba Thomas after Hull bid £10m for the Wales international.Some key updates from Newcastle...CRAIG HOPE:Newcastle are still in talks to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo (below). Lille's strategy and Newcastle's strategy were a little way apart as of yesterday, but it is not impossible a compromise is met today. Staff are ready to move to seal a deal if there is progress. All eventualities are still possible but Newcastle will not overspend & create issues with squad cost ratio down the line. Matthias Jaissle wants to keep him Jacob Murphy, who is wanted by Nottingham Forest. The winger is seen as an important senior presence amid the rebuild with a young squad.Besiktas interest in Joe Willock remains, but Newcastle would need a replacement for that move to happen. The club have not ruled out him staying with a 12-month contract extension.Nick Woltemade is most likely to go - but it would need Napoli or Juventus to move on others first. There is an acceptance that a departure could be best for club and the player.Decision time for Elliott over Valencia moveSIMON JONES:Valencia remain hopeful of agreement for Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, but the England U21 international will need to take a cut in salary to help the move happen.Wrexham eye Blades star O'HareSIMON JONES:Wrexham are showing interest in Sheffield United attacking midfielder Callum O’Hare.The ambitious Welsh side are juggling a number of targets with 36 hours of the window to go.Versatile O’Hare, 28, scored eight goals last season.Wrexham had also tried for Millwall’s Femi Azeez but he is expected to join Brighton, who are putting in a revised bid.Forest in talks over Murphy as Hammers ask about MoratoSIMON JONES:Nottingham Forest are continuing discussions for Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy. Forest have also received an enquiry from West Ham for 25-year-old defender Morato, who has been talking to Roma.The Hammers are also among the clubs to have enquired for Hull City’s Ryan Giles, along with Wolves and Burnley.Two loan outgoings at SpursTottenham's 19-year-old midfielder Mikey Moore (below) is set for a move to Cologne and left back Souza, 20, is finalising his move to Porto - both deals on season-long loans.Palace signing Honest before his Chelsea moveBOBBY MANZI: Crystal Palace are working on a deal to loan centre-back Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. The 18-year-old has agreed to join fellow Premier League side Chelsea from next summer but will first settle into the Premier League at Palace in a mutually beneficial move. Palace’s loan deal is with Atalanta because they have already used their domestic loan spots - including Axel Disasi, who is on loan from Chelsea. The teenager made 28 appearances in Serie A for Atalanta last season.Palace remain open to adding a centre-back on a permanent deal, too, but insist they will not panic buy before Tuesday’s deadline. Fulham go in for another Real starSIMON JONES:Fulham are working on a deal for 22-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Manuel Angel.The Spain U20 international played against Manchester City in the champions League last season and made seven first-team appearances last season under coach Alvaro Arbeloa, now Fulham boss.The club have already signed Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Arbeloa's former club this summer.Everton are closing in on an agreement for Jack Grealish from Manchester City. The 30-year-old spent last season on loan there. Another loan has been discussed but the deal could yet turn into a permanent move.Beto in Florence for £15m dealEverton striker Beto is expected in Florence today to sign for Fiorentina as the clubs finalise a £15million transfer.Everton have a loan offer in for USA international Folarin Balogun from Monaco and are also holding talks over a £25m deal for Richarlison from Tottenham . That deal will involve a further £10m in add-ons.Spurs and Everton are also discussing the £60m transfer of Iliman Ndiaye. The Senegal international has turned down several contract offers from Everton over the past 12 months.Everton are also finalising a £9.4m deal for Fulham's Kenny Tete. Juve's Zirkzee proposalSIMON JONES:Juventus are proposing a £2m loan fee for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee with an option to buy for £26m.United want an obligation to buy at £30m for the Netherlands international.The Italians are also still considering the merits of a loan for Newcastle's Nick Woltemade.
