Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Deal confirmed, Raheem Sterling medical, Reiss Nelson to Fulham
Here’s the latest from the Emirates Stadium on deadline day for Arsenal fans: the Arsenal transfer blog on football.london. As another hectic window for Premier League clubs closes, the Gunners have until precisely 11 p.m. this evening to add any new players to their roster.
This summer, Arsenal has added two new players: Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino and Italian center defender Ricardo Calafiori. Along with Neto, who arrived from Bournemouth after Aaron Ramsdale moved to Southampton, are David Raya and Tommy Setford, who have also signed permanent contracts.
Although it is unlikely that Arsenal would make another significant purchase, players like Anthony Gordon of Newcastle, Raheem Sterling of Chelsea, and Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich have all been connected to the team; nevertheless, it appears that all three will stay with their current clubs.
Stay tuned for all the latest transfer news, opinions, and rumors from north London as our team of correspondents brings them to you throughout deadline day.
At London Colney, sterling
Prior to his anticipated Chelsea loan, Raheem Sterling is having a medical at Arsenal’s training facility. With hope that a deal will be reached, the two London teams are getting closer to reaching a final agreement. The Blues are anticipated to recruit Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho on a loan with a purchase commitment, since Sterling is set to leave.
Reiss Nelson could depart to make room for Sterling’s anticipated arrival, as Fulham is now interested in his services following the collapse of a transfer to Ipswich Town.
Sterling and Chelsea reached a consensus.
Raheem Sterling will be going on loan to Arsenal. How great is this for the Gunners? We are aware that there is no price and no purchase obligation associated with this agreement!
Just this lunchtime, it had appeared that Arsenal would not be adding a forward. Rather, they have abruptly revealed this information. Reiss Nelson, meanwhile, is getting closer to signing a loan to Fulham. He had appeared destined to join Ipswich, but he has now made the decision to move to west London.
There’s been another last-minute twist to this deal! Reiss Nelson appeared to be going to Ipswich after we revealed that Arsenal was willing to let him go today.
However, the winger has now had a last-minute change of heart, and it’s thought that he is getting closer to joining Fulham. With Nelson out of the picture, Raheem Sterling should be able to get a loan move to Arsenal.
Clubs still have time to complete deals even though the summer transfer window has officially closed. Clubs may use up to two hours to finalize movements if a contract sheet indicating an agreement is presented prior to the deadline.
Verified Nketiah departure
Eddie Nketiah’s permanent move to Crystal Palace has been announced by Arsenal. The Gunners and Palace came to an arrangement that will give them £25 million up front with a further £5 million in future add-ons.
Following the collapse of possible transfers to Marseille and Nottingham Forest, he underwent medical testing earlier this week.
Arsenal has thirty minutes to approve Raheem Sterling and Reiss Nelson agreements before the summer transfer deadline. Discussions about Sterling joining on a season-long loan from Chelsea are progressing, and an agreement is almost certain.
Nelson is expected to be brought in by Ipswich Town temporarily in the interim. It is also reported that the Hale End alumnus is en route to a medical exam.