Deadline rumours: Clubs scramble to strike last-minute deals

September 1 - Spurs are close to signing Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson, 22, in the final hours of the transfer window. Fees for the transaction are rumored to be around £40 million.

The 22-year-old Wales international enjoyed an impressive debut season in the Premier League last season, scoring 8 goals and 3 assists while playing for a Forest side in the heat of a relegation battle.

Able to play both on the wing and as a striker, Johnson would bring much-needed efficiency to Spurs' attack. It is likely that Johnson would play on the right wing to allow Richarlison to adapt to the ninth position vacated by Harry Kane, who transferred to Bayern Munich for €100m earlier this month. After a shaky start to the season from Richarlison, it's just as likely that Postecoglou will choose to have Johnson as the absolute number 9.

Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad have increased their bid for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, 31, to a Premier League record £150million. Liverpool remain firmly opposed to the sale of their star man, especially with the European transfer window just hours away. There is more time after the closure of the European transfer window to conclude this agreement, because the Saudi transfer window still has a week to run.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has said he will be 'furious' if Salah is sold with less than 12 hours to go before the transfer window closes. The Egyptian reportedly accepted Al-Ittihad's mammoth contract offer which would see him become the highest paid player in the SPL, which is no small feat.

Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, is reportedly on his way to Liverpool as the Reds seek to complete their summer midfield overhaul. The £35million transfer will see the Dutch international join fellow Dutch national team captain Virgil Van Dijk and Cody Gakpo in the Liverpool first team. Klopp is said to be a big admirer of the young star, who impressed heavily during his time at Ajax but struggled to find playing time at the German champions following his transfer in the summer of 2022. p>

Fulham defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha has reached a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich ahead of a rumored move to the 33-time Bundesliga champions. The Bavarians are looking for a last-minute addition to their transfer window as they eye the €70million-rated midfielder to replace Ryan Gravenberch on his way to Liverpool. The 27-year-old Portugal international enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League last year, making more tackles than any other player in the division, ahead of Chelsea signing Moises Caicedo for €130m. p>

Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has completed the first stage of his medical at Manchester United ahead of a €10m loan move. The Reds have shown interest in the player following his performances at the 2022 World Cup. As the Moroccan's transfer is about to be finalized, Man Utd have cooled their interest in Spurs' Pierre Emile Hojbjerg. /p>

Burnley have agreed a £35m fee with Chelsea for young Dutch full-back Ian Maatsen. The player impressed on loan at Turf Moor last season under manager Vincent Kompany but is yet to agree personal terms ahead of the transfer.

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