Transfer deadline day: The moves backed to happen before the window closes
The summer transfer window reaches its conclusion on Thursday night with a number of clubs still looking to do last-minute deals.
Of course, tradition dictates that we claim the window 'slams shut' when the clock strikes 11 - although we can expect a few deals to run into the early hours of Friday morning.
A number of big moves involving Premier League clubs have already happened. Darwin Nunez to Liverpool, Antony to Manchester United and Alexander Isak to Newcastle being examples of the most prominent in terms of fee.
United have been the window's big spenders, bringing in Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martínez and Casemiro alongside Antony to take their output to £200m.
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Leeds have been involved in two big deals - although they were both for fees received. Kalvin Phillips to Manchester City and Raphinha to Barcelona bringing in around £100m.
City also added the prolific Erling Haaland to their front line, and the striker has hit the ground running with six goals scored across his first four games.
Chelsea's additions of Marc Cucurella and Raheem Sterling took their spending into the nine figures, but they could still be about to welcome new faces to their squad.
Based on odds from Sky Bet and Betfair, we looked at some of the moves backed to happen. A note that both markets apply for players who sign before September 3.
Daniel James to Fulham
- Sky Bet odds: 1/25
Another deadline day involving Daniel James, with the winger set to join Fulham on temporary terms.
Leeds were unsuccessful in their January deadline day pursuit of James from Swansea in 2019, before getting their man on the final day of the 2021 summer window.
However, he is set to depart on temporary terms to the capital, with Leeds set to sign Bamba Dieng from Marseille.
James has scored four goals and contributed a further five assists in 40 games across all competitions for the West Yorkshire club.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea
- Sky Bet odds: 1/25
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been the subject of transfer talk throughout the summer - that's despite only joining Barcelona from Arsenal in January.
It appears that a move back to London is on the cards. However, it's Chelsea who have the shortest odds with the club on the hunt for a striker before the deadline.
Reports emerged on deadline day that the two clubs had finally struck a deal.
Douglas Luiz to Arsenal
- Sky Bet odds: 8/11
Arsenal were reported to be on the hunt for midfield reinforcements anyway, but news of a 'significant' injury to Mohamed Elneny may force them into a move before Thursday's deadline.
While Youri Tielemans was linked, attention appears to have turned to Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz.
Arsenal saw a bid rejected on deadline day, and they aren't giving up with reports claiming they are preparing further offers.
The Gunners have added Fábio Vieira, Marquinhos, Matt Turner, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to their squad in this window.
Ross Barkley to Rangers
- Sky Bet odds: 11/10
Ross Barkley departed Chelsea on Monday and is now a free agent. Rangers have been backed as the team to secure his signature.
The midfielder was another who struggled to get regular minutes at Stamford Bridge and struggled to make the matchday squad. He spent the 20/21 campaign on-loan at Aston Villa.
Barkley made 100 appearances during a four-and-a-half year spell at the club, scoring 12 goals and assisting 11.
Memphis Depay to Chelsea
- Betfair odds: 6/5
It appears that Aubameyang is making the switch from Barcelona to Chelsea, but could Memphis Depay be about to follow him?
He's another forward looking to leave the La Liga club, with reports claiming that they could terminate his contract if he is close to joining another club.
There were also news that an unnamed Premier League sided wanted to sign Depay, although Chelsea have prioritised bring in Aubameyang instead.
Odds correct at 1555 BST (01/09/22)
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