News and deals as window closes

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Transfer deadline day has arrived.
There is plenty of intrigue on the final day of the transfer window, as many big names including Enzo Fernández, Folarin Balogun, Ismaïla Sarr and more could be on the move.
Others, including Gabriel Jesus and Ibrahim Mbaye, have already completed their last-minute transfers.
We’ll be tracking all of the deals here throughout deadline day. Below are the latest transfer rumors and news for Tuesday, Sept. 1.
What time does transfer window close?
Here are the deadlines for the “big five” European leagues:
- Bundesliga: Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. local time
- Premier League: Sept. 1 at 11 p.m. local time
- La Liga: Sept. 1 at midnight local time
- Serie A: Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. local time
- Ligue 1: Sept. 1 at 11 p.m. local time
Enzo Fernández is on the verge of joining Manchester City, per multiple reports.
The Chelsea midfielder will move for €140 million, per L’Equipe.
Chelsea is working on finding a replacement for the Argentina international before the window closes.
Borussia Dortmund is set to sign Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal on a season-long loan, per Sky Germany.
The 19-year-old will help replace Giannis Konstantelias, who suffered a torn ACL on his Dortmund debut.
Chelsea has signed defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta in a reported €46 million deal.
The 18-year-old will spend the season on loan at Crystal Palace before joining Chelsea in 2027.
Aston Villa has signed 18-year-old Senegal international Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain.
Villa paid a reported fee of €55 million for the highly rated teenager.