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LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Amrabat set for Man Utd medical, Lukaku leaves Chelsea on loan

sportsmole.co.uk, 31 August 2023, 13:25
LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Amrabat set for Man Utd medical, Lukaku leaves Chelsea on loan

Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Thursday, August 31.

Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.

Today's key events

Sofyan Amrabat given permission to travel for Manchester United medical

Romelu Lukaku leaves Chelsea on loan to Roma

Wolves sign Enso Gonzalez from Club Libertad

Brighton to sign Barcelona's Ansu Fati on loan

Ryan Gravenberch agrees personal terms with Liverpool

Liverpool end interest in Cheick Doucoure

Clement Lenglet set for Aston Villa

Sheffield United sign Luke Thomas on loan

1m ago DONE DEAL

Rotherham sign Sam Nombe for club-record fee

"We're pleased to welcome him to the football club, he'll improve our attacking options and I'm looking forward to working with Sam again," said manager Matt Taylor.

"He has pace and power, he's a 'Rotherham United' player who has scored goals consistently over the last few seasons.

"We could have loaned a player from a Premier League club, but we want to progress and I see Sam as a good investment, not just for now but for the coming seasons as well.

"He's a good character and he'll take on the challenge, which is what I stand for and the club stands for. He's a certain type of profile and one we've been looking for."

1h ago DONE DEAL

Annan sign Lewis Hunter

1h ago RUMOUR

1h ago RUMOUR

2h ago DONE DEAL

Middlesbrough make Sam Greenwood second signing of the day

"Sam is a really talented player. He's two-footed and he gives us greater flexibility," said manager Michael Carrick.

"We're looking forward to working with both him and Lewis O'Brien, and helping them develop as players."

2h ago DONE DEAL

Leicester sign Abdul Fatawu on loan from Sporting Lisbon

"I'm so happy. This is an amazing moment for me, I'm happy to be here. For me, from looking at Leicester and how I felt about the coach, here is the best place for me," he said on his arrival.

"This was the best moment for me to join Leicester. I chose them because I think they can grow me and help me mature. [Enzo Maresca] told me about the plans he has for me and how he wants me to play - how he wants to help me in my football."

2h ago RUMOUR

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2h ago DONE DEAL

Middlesbrough sign Lewis O'Brien on loan from Nottingham Forest

"Lewis has tasted success before and we're delighted to have him on board," said Boro boss Michael Carrick.

"He's got good experience, he's a good age, and he offers something different to what we have here.

"His arrival gives us greater options, and we're looking forward to working with him."

2h ago DONE DEAL

Falkirk sign Layton Bisland on loan from Dundee United

3h ago RUMOUR

3h ago DONE DEAL

4h ago DONE DEAL

Chelsea's Tino Anjorin joins Portsmouth on loan

"I think everyone knows that this is something that's been rumbling on for a while. So we're delighted that we've managed to get it over the line and secure Tino's signature - we're excited to see what he's going to bring," said manager John Mousinho.

"We've got a player with Premier League capability, who's excellent on the ball and has real athletic qualities. He can carry it, he can find a pass and he can score a goal - now he has to knit all that together on a consistent basis.

"I think he can be a big threat for us. We're bringing in a real talent and have to ensure we make the most of that. It's a move that we thought was gone after bringing in Alex Robertson, but the injuries to Tom Lowery and Kusini Yengi meant it opened back up again.

"So we're really glad that we've been able to complete the deal and I'm looking forward to working with Tino."

4h ago DONE DEAL

Stoke City bring in Bae Junho

"This is a dream come true because I have always wanted to have the opportunity to play in England," he said on his arrival.

"This is only the beginning for me and I intend to have a long and successful career with Stoke City.

"Moving to England will be something which I need to adapt to, on and off the pitch, but I intend to do so as soon as possible and to help the team with my performances."

4h ago DONE DEAL

4h ago RUMOUR

4h ago DONE DEAL

Rennes sign Fabian Rieder

4h ago RUMOUR

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