Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea sign Aubameyang, Arsenal’s Luiz bid rejected, Liverpool confirm Arthur

Fabrizio Romano has given Aubameyang’s move to Chelsea and Alonso’s swap to Barcelona the ‘here we go’ treatment.

He has tweeted: “Pierre Aubameyang to Chelsea and Marcos Alonso to Barça: here we go! Full agreement completed. €14m fee to Barcelona.

“Aubameyang will fly to London around 5pm! Two year deal + one more option. Alonso in Spain to undergo medical and sign three year deal.”

Arsenal have agreed to allow right-back Hector Bellerin to join Barcelona, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

It is set to be completed as a free transfer rather than a contract termination and he has agreed to take a pay cut to get the deal done.

Bellerin, who spent last season on loan in Spain at Real Betis, is waiting for permission to travel for his medical.

Joao Pedro has pledged his future to Watford on social media despite speculation over a possible move to Everton.

In an Instagram post, the 20-year-old said: “I’m very happy here. I love being at Watford and I want to do more with them.

“I spoke to the Board yesterday and I am fully committed to the club and looking forward to a successful season. Let’s go Hornets.”

Midfielder Oriel Romeu has posted a farewell message to Southampton fans after completing a move to Girona this morning.

He said to Saints supporters: “I’m sad because it’s over but I’m happier because it’s happened #SaintsFC.”

Romeu spent seven years at St Mary’s and made an impressive 25 appearances for the south coast outfit.

Chelsea released midfielder Ross Barkley earlier this week and he is now in search of a new club as a free agent.

RMC Sport are reporting that Ligue 1 side Nice are interested in bringing the former England international to the club.

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Liverpool are on the brink of completing a year loan for Arthur, of Juventus, with the player set to complete a medical in the early hours of deadline day.

Jurgen Klopp has ultimately decided to act on a midfield crisis in his team, and a deal for the 26-year-old Brazilian international represents one of the less complicated solutions.

Although negotiations are not yet complete, Arthur was flying to the UK on Thursday morning for a medical, in order to speed up the process.

Liverpool have been surveying options in case the deal falls down, but there is confidence it will be completed. Any contract will not include an option to buy.

Blackburn manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has told BBC Sport that he hopes Ben Brereton-Diaz stays at the club beyond the 11pm deadline.

He said “Ben (Brereton Diaz) has quality. He’s a great lad and works hard for the team. Hopefully he stays.”

He then went on to add: “If he’s not staying we need a lot of money”

Diaz, 23, has entered the final year of his contract and is being linked with Fulham, Everton and West Ham.

Here is a more extensive look at just how much more money is sloshing around the Premier League compared with Europe’s other major leagues.

Pretty staggering.

Fulham are also thought to be closing in on an agreement for Leeds winger Dan James to join Marco Silva’s men at Craven Cottage.

Final details are currently being discussed, with Leeds set to announce Marseille man Bamba Dienge as James’ replacement.

These signings are beginning to come thick and fast.

Steve Cooper was praying for the end of the transfer window this morning but now he has made his 17th signing of the summer.

Wolves centre-back Willy Boly has joined the club on deadline day, just four days after failing to report for Wanderers game against Newcastle.

Yet another new face arrives at the City Ground.