Deadline Day: Tracking the Latest Confirmed News and Rumours Involving La Liga and the Bundesliga

• Expect late drama as clubs around Europe scramble to secure new players and part with old ones
• Barcelona are expected to be the busiest club in Europe on the final day of the summer transfer window
• La Liga and Bundesliga clubs will be looking to finalise their deals before the window closes at midnight

Deadline day is finally upon us.

The last day of the transfer window always serves up excitement as clubs try to secure late deals or part with players before the window closes.

Keeping up with the latest news can be daunting as well, but Sports Brief has you covered.

Here are the latest confirmed news or transfers related to the Spanish and German leagues.

Panic in Camp Nou as Barcelona desperate to offload 4 players before summer transfer window closes

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea – In Progress⌚

Marcos Alonso to Barcelona – In Progress⌚

Barcelona and Chelsea are still in talks over Aubameyang’s signature.

As reported by Sky Sports, Chelsea are closing on a deal for the Gabonese striker. The deal would also see Marcos Alonso heading the other way. Barca have been determined to sign Alonso during this transfer window. Aubameyang is in London to undergo his medical.

Lucas Ocampos to Ajax Amsterdam – Confirmed

Sevilla’s attacker has left Spain and headed to the Netherlands on a load deal. Ajax have the option to buy the player, though, once the loan deal expires.

Martin Braithwaite to Espanyol – Confirmed

As noted by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Martin Braithwaite is closing in on a move to La Liga side Espanyol. The Barcelona striker is undergoing medicals today with the side.

Jordan Amavi to Getafe – Confirmed

Olympique de Marseille’s left-back is heading to Spain to sign a contract with Getafe today. The move is a loan deal with no option to buy.

Barcelona demand €30m from Chelsea for Aubameyang as Depay set to rip up contract with Catalan giants

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Manuel Akanji to Manchester City – Confirmed

The Swiss defender has signed a five-year deal with Manchester City. Akanji made 158 appearances for Borussia Dortmund and will offer Pep Guardiola a lot of experience at the back.

Kenedy to Real Valladolid – In Progress⌚

Chelsea’s Brazilian defender Kenedy is nearing a loan move to La Liga side Real Valladolid. The player and his agents are in Spain to finalise a move. Kenedy is contracted to Chelsea until 2024 but has spent most of his contract on loan at various clubs.

Jordi Alba to Inter Milan – In Progress⌚

Barcelona and Inter Milan have agreed on a deal that will see Jordi Alba head to Italy on loan. Barca are trying to reduce their wage bill this transfer window and have no issue with letting the Blaugrana legend leave the Nou Camp.

Héctor Bellerín to Barcelona - Confirmed

According to The Athletic, Héctor Bellerín has signed a one-year deal with Barcelona. It's understood that Arsenal have included a 25% sell on clause on the deal. . Barca view Bellerín as a replacement for Sergino Dest, who recently left the club to join AC Milan.

Big blow to Barcelona as Memphis Depay's move to Juventus stalls

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Memphis Depay remains at Barcelona – Confirmed

Barcelona striker Memphis Depay has been linked with a move away from the club throughout the transfer window. The latest rumours indicated that Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Juventus and Chelsea were all running for the player’s signature.

Depay has confirmed that he will remain at Barcelona, though.

Josko Gvardiol remains at RB Leipzig – Confirmed

Chelsea were keen on signing RB Leipzig’s defender, Josko Gvardiol. The Blues had an offer rejected and to add insult to injury, Gvardiol then signed a contract extension with the Bundesliga club.

Ez Abde to Osasuna – Confirmed

Barcelona winger Ez Abde has signed a contract extension at Barcelona and will remain contracted to the club until 2026. He will now go out on a season-long loan to fellow La Liga side Osasuna.

Abdul Mumin to Rayo Vallecano - Confirmed

Ghanaian defender Abdul Mumin has joined Spanish side Rayo Vallecano from Vitoria Guimaraes. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the La Liga side.

Fans pay tribute to Barcelona outcast in farewell video ahead Camp Nou exit

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Justin Kluivert to Valencia – Confirmed

In a surprise turn of events, Justin Kluivert will no longer sign with Fulham but go to Valencia instead. Kluivert was denied a permit to play in England. The Dutch international will now head to La Liga from the Italian side, Roma.

* This list will be updated throughout the day.