The Premier League transfer window is buzzing with late-summer activity as clubs scramble to complete deals before the deadline, with several significant moves confirmed or edging closer to completion on Friday.
Aston Villa have strengthened their defensive options by securing Aaron Wan-Bissaka on a season-long loan from West Ham United, with the agreement including a conditional obligation to buy. The Congolese international, who made 25 Premier League appearances last term, is expected to compete with Matty Cash for a starting berth at right-back.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are progressing with plans to move on Axel Disasi, with the defender poised to undergo a medical with Crystal Palace on Friday ahead of finalising a season-long loan switch. The Blues have been eager to reduce their squad size this summer, and according to reports, Palace will receive the player on a modest loan fee while covering his wages themselves.
With Disasi departing, Villa are reportedly exploring the market for a replacement to fill the void left by Ezri Konsa, who is expected to complete a move to Arsenal. Tosin Adarabioyo, currently down the pecking order at Chelsea, and Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan have both emerged as potential targets. Tomori is said to have been informed by Ruben Amorim that he does not feature in his plans going forward, though it should be noted Amorim's role referenced here pertains to comments regarding the player's future elsewhere.
Konsa himself looks set to make his bow for Arsenal on August 31 against his former club Villa, provided his registration is processed in time. He was not part of the squad to face Coventry City, as that deadline had already passed.
Elsewhere, Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has moved to quell speculation surrounding Adam Wharton's future, firmly stating that the midfielder will remain at Selhurst Park this summer despite recent interest from Manchester City. "We sold big players and now I think it's not the moment to do that," Sage said. "Adam can play at a big club but I think one year with us, one year with a new dynamic, will be good for him and we need him."
In Spain, Atletico Madrid's director of football Mateu Alemany has travelled to London to discuss a possible loan arrangement for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. The Blues are looking to trim their forward line, with Marc Guiu and Liam Delap also potentially moving on, and Atletico are reportedly hopeful Chelsea will contribute towards Jackson's wages as part of any agreement.
Liverpool are also active on the outgoing front, having reached agreement over the departures of academy products Curtis Jones and Ifeanyi Ndukwe. Jones, who has spent 16 years at Anfield, appears set to conclude his Liverpool career following a fee agreement with Inter Milan. The Italian side will pay an initial €30 million for the 25-year-old, with a further €5 million available through performance-related add-ons. The midfielder has reportedly been given the green light to travel for a medical ahead of finalising his switch to Serie A.
Among other lower-profile deals, Chelsea's Landon Emenalo, 18, is expected to confirm a loan move to Celtic after catching the eye during pre-season, while Leeds United are reportedly finalising an agreement to bring in North Macedonian youth international Ditmir Hodja from Rabotnicki Skopje.
With the transfer deadline fast approaching, more confirmations and developments are expected across the Premier League in the coming days.
Based on reporting from Standard Sport.