Ollie Watkins completes Al-Hilal move, Aston Villa close in on signing Roy Keane’s son-in-law and Liverpool starlet heads to Spain: WINDOW WATCH

There are just three days left of the transfer window and it’s sure to be busy as several clubs look to make big signings before 11pm on Tuesday.Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…Sarr makes his choice Liverpool are continuing talks over Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr who is pushing to join the Anfield club.Liverpool, who will sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain today for £123million, are also maintaining contact with Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh as they prepare for Cody Gakpo’s sale to Manchester City.City’s first offer for the Netherlands international was understood to be short of Liverpool’s valuation but an agreement is expected. Liverpool have asked Crystal Palace about Ismaila Sarr who is pushing for a move to AnfieldEagles bring in Honest from AtalantaCrystal Palace are set to bring in Honest Ahanor from Atalanta on a season-long loan.The 18-year-old centre back will then join Chelsea on a permanent deal next summer.BOBBY MANZICity and Chelsea’s midfield merry-go-round City are in the throes of discussing a permanent departure of Jack Grealish to Everton.The club will also continue negotiations for Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea, who are closing on Monaco’s Lamine Camara but want two midfielders. Juve’s Zirkzee proposalJuventus are proposing a £2m loan fee for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee with an option to buy for £26m. United want an obligation to buy at £30m for the Netherlands international.The Italians are also still considering the merits of a loan for Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade.Tigers raid Stoke after perfect startHull City have made a third offer worth £10million for Stoke City winger Sorba Thomas.Stoke want to get a replacement in before they can allow the Wales international to leave. Hull City have made a third offer worth £10million for Stoke City winger Sorba ThomasEnglish striker Abdulmalik breaks fifth-tier transfer recordJamie Vardy’s non-league transfer record is no more with Abdul Abdulmalik joining Swedish club Djurgarden from fifth-tier Boreham Wood.Djurgarden have paid over £1.5million for the 23-year-old Englishman, surpassing the £1m fee Leicester City paid Fleetwood Town for Vardy in 2012.The tricky attacker had a stellar 2025-26 season, scoring 17 goals and providing 10 assists as Boreham Wood reached the National League play-off final.Abdulmalik said: ‘I am very happy, proud, and excited to come here to Djurgarden, and I look forward to playing in front of the supporters at this great stadium.’I appreciate the conviction Djurgarden have shown, and it is wonderful that everything is now finalised.’BOBBY MANZIHutchinson’s set for San SiroNottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson has arrived in Italy ahead of his medical and loan move to AC Milan.Watkins departs Villa with ‘a heavy heart’ Ollie Watkins has completed a £51m move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.The 30-year-old English striker posted a farewell message to Aston Villa on Instagram, where he said:  ‘Firstly, I’d like to say never did I intend, nor did I imagine my time at Aston Villa would end this way.’With that being said I’m eternally grateful for the last six years. Not only has it shaped me as a player, but as a person. We’ve been through so many ups and downs during my six seasons here.’But one thing that has never changed is that I’ve given everything for this club. From my first goals in the 7-2 win against Liverpool, getting the club back into Europe, the Champions League nights at Villa Park to that unforgettable night in Istanbul.’After thanking his three managers at Villa Park – Dean Smith, Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery – Watkins added: ‘It’s time for a new chapter that I’m excited about. However, I close this chapter with a heavy heart. Villa will always mean so much to me. Thank you guys, from the bottom of my heart.’?? ?? “???????????” ??? ???? ???? ??????? ?? “???????” ?? pic.twitter.com/JQYdMaQsoU— ???? ?????? ??????? (@Alhilal_FC) August 30, 2026 Liverpool kid Bajcetic close to Celta move Liverpool and Celta Vigo are close to agreement on a deal for midfielder Stefan Bajcetic.Talks are centring around a nominal fee with a substantial sell on clause for the 21-year-old. Stefan Bajcetic has made 12 league appearances for Liverpool… as Reds eye Genk stopperLiverpool are among clubs monitoring highly rated Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans.The 18-year-old is a player Liverpool are interested in but so are Real Madrid.The teenager is a Belgium U19 international and at 6ft 7ins tall he has drawn comparisons already with Madrid’s number one Thibaut Courtois and it is anticipated he will follow suit by moving to the Bernabeu.Liverpool are aware of his situation but there are no guarantees he will be moving to Anfield this window.Juve make Sarr offerJuventus have offered a £1.7m loan fee for Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr. The deal would become permanent for £23million if Juventus qualify for the Champions League. Villa to wrap up Harwood-Bellis dealAston Villa are finalising a £30m package with Southampton to sign centre back Taylor Harwood-Bellis.Talks are ongoing but the fee is £25m plus £5m in add-ons. Villa are set to bring in English centre back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from SouthamptonJesus heads to Barca Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set for a late move to Barcelona, who are closing in on a cut-price deal worth around £8.6m.Jesus was left out of the Arsenal squad for their first two games this season and has been training away from the first team.Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira is set to move to Hamburg on a permanent deal. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at the German club and the clubs have agreed a £7.4m deal.For more on this story click HERE Beto’s Italy bound as Toffees finalise Tete deal Everton striker Beto is expected in Florence on Monday to sign for Fiorentina as the clubs finalise a £15million transfer.Everton have been trying to sign USA international Folarin Balogun from Monaco while also holding talks over a £25m deal for Richarlison from Tottenham. That deal will involve a further £10m in add ons.Everton are also finalising a £9.4m deal for Fulham’s Kenny Tete. Kenny Tete is heading to Hill Dickinson StadiumFoxes’ Hamza on verge of Blades moveLeicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury is having a medical at Sheffield United.The Blades stepped in for the 28-year-old Bangladesh international as he was on his way to Derby County after the clubs agreed a deal.However, a late bid from Sheffield United has resulted in Choudhury choosing to return to the Blades.Coventry land City’s MfuniCoventry City have signed Stephen Mfuni on a season-long loan from Manchester City.The 18-year-old, who can play at left-back and centre-back, made his senior Man City debut last season in the 10-1 victory over Exeter City in the Emirates FA Cup.Mfuni said: “I feel blessed to be here, it’s exciting. These are moments you dream of and to do it with such a good team and a good squad, I’m looking forward to it.’I spoke to the gaffer, he wants me to show what I normally do on the pitch, whether I’m at left-back or centre-back, and for me to keep being me and do what I do.’ Stephen Mfuni has joined promoted Coventry on a season’s loanBrentford in for LarssonBrentford are talking over a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson, who has also been targeted by other Premier League clubs.Collyer heads to West Brom Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer has joined West Bromwich Albion for £3m, potentially rising to £7.6m. United  also inserted a 40 percent sell-on clause. Toon close on PardoNewcastle United are close to sealing a deal to buy Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille. The 21-year-old Belgium international, is seen as a versatile forward who can play in any of the four attacking positions used by new boss Matthias Jaissle. Daily Mail Sport reported earlier this week that the deal was not dead, despite reports in France Matias Fernandez-Pardo is closing in on a move to NewcastleLeeds miss out as Strasbourg land Harder Leeds target Conrad Harder is set to move to Strasbourg. Daily Mail Sport reported yesterday that the club were keeping an interest in the 21-year-old Leipzig forward but they have lost out as he is heading to France.Spurs set for £60m Ndiaye deal as £35m Richarlison goes the other way in Everton returnTottenham have a £60m deal in place for Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye and have proposed Richarlison to go the other way for £35m.Everton, meanwhile, are looking into a deal for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish to return to the club after last season’s loan.They have also offered £9million to Fulkham for right back Kenny Tete.For more on this story click HERE Gunners seal deal for history boy AxelArsenal have announced the signing of 16-year-old midfielder Axel Donczew from Cardiff City on an initial scholarship deal with a pre-contract agreement to sign a professional contract.Donczew made history last season when he made his professional debut for Cardiff aged just 15 years and 234 days, making him the youngest player in their history as he appeared in a Welsh derby against Newport in the EFL Trophy. Alex Donczew has swapped Cardiff for Arsenal on a scholarshipPalace in talks over TimberCrystal Palace have revived talks with Marseille for Netherlands midfielder Quinten Timber.The 25-year-old brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien is keen on the move if they can agree a fee.Marseille have been looking to sell for financial reasons. Timber joined from Feyenoord a year ago but made just 16 appearances. Quinten Timber with then Feyenoord boss Robin van PersieEverton fans win battle over ArmstrongEverton’s owners have scrapped Harrison Armstrong’s proposed move to Nottingham Forest following a backlash from supporters.The Toffees had accepted an offer of £35m plus £5m in add-ons from Forest, with the deal also including a sell on clause.Armstrong, 19, had also been given permission to travel to Nottingham to complete the move.For more on this story click HERE  Harrison Armstrong played in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at BournemouthTodibo ready to goWest Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo is in talks to join Lens on loan. Todibo was on Aston Villa’s list of options but they are looking at other targets Todibo is already in Lens and is due to undergo his medical this morning. The deal is a straight loan without a purchase option.  Jean-Clair Todibo is heading to Lens on loanPalace dig in heels over Henderson Crystal Palace are determined to keep goalkeeper Dean Henderson despite a bid from Nottingham Forest.The clubs have agreed a £22m fee for his team-mate, defender Daniel Munoz, to move to the City Ground and rejoin ex-Palace boss Oliver Glasner but Palace do not want to sell Henderson as well. AC Milan, meanwhile, are closing on an agreement for Nottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson. The 22-year-old is ready to join on loan with the deal becoming an obligation based on certain conditions. Dean Henderson is wanted by his former Palace boss Oliver Glasner, now at ForestMartinez seals Chelsea move before visit of BrightonEmiliano Martinez has vowed to help Chelsea win titles after completing a £7.5m move from Aston Villa – and could be thrown straight into the starting line-up.The Blues confirmed the arrival of the 33-year-old on Sunday morning, with Martinez signing a three-year deal.Martinez is understood to be eligible to immediately represent Chelsea against Brighton today, with sources telling Daily Mail Sport that the goalkeeper was registered before the deadline.For more on this story click HERE  Emiliano Martinez has completed a £7.5m move to Chelsea and is expected to replace Robert Sanchez as their No1Barcola has Liverpool medical Bradley Barcola is having his medical at Liverpool today ahead of his £123m move from Paris Saint-Germain.The deal for the winger is made up of a fee of £106m plus £17m in add-ons.Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool over a deal worth around £85m for Cody Gakpo.