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We are set for an action-packed transfer deadline day with Newcastle and West Ham set to be busy, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be on the move before the window slams shut.
The free-spending Magpies are lining up a host of late incomings as they look to bolster their attempts to avoid relegation.
After confirming the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon, they are not giving up in their attempts to sign Jesse Lingard.
According to the Athletic, the Manchester United midfielder will meet with Red Devils boss Ralf Rangnick today in order to push through a loan move to St James’ Park.
Dan Burn looks to be an incoming that will be done before the deadline as the Guardian say a £12.5million fee has been agreed with Brighton for the defender.
And this morning, the Sun claim Eddie Howe’s men have agreed to bolster their defence further with the loan signing of Aston Villa left-back Matt Targett.
Meanwhile, the Geordies have seen an offer accepted for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike, according to the Daily Mail.
West Ham were another thought to be chasing the highly-rated 19-year-old but they have now turned their attention to Benfica marksman Darwin Nunez, as reported by Sky Sports.
The Hammers are hoping to add another striker to their ranks with Michail Antonio their only current option.
The Daily Mail claim they have made a £45m bid for the Uruguayan, though they are up against time to complete the deal before the deadline.
The East Londoners are also set to miss out on Leeds pair Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha, with the Athletic revealing that the Whites are unwilling to sell their star duo mid-season.
A Premier League outgoing that looks to set to be confirmed before 11pm tonight is Arsenal striker Aubemeyang’s switch to Barcelona.
Spanish outlet Sport say the 32-year-old has agreed to play for “practically nothing” at the Catalan outfit as he looks to put his Gunners nightmare behind him.
But Mikel Arteta’s men are not expected to sign a replacement striker before the window closes.
Across North London, Dele Alli could put a similarly miserable period at Tottenham to an end as AC Milan line up a late loan bid for the midfielder, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The 37-cap England international is out of favour at Spurs, who are set to confirm the double signing of Juventus duo Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski today.
Lastly, the Athletic say Liverpool are working to bring in Fulham starlet Fabio Carvalho before the deadline this evening.
