Transfer Deadline Day: Ivan Toney Undergoes Medical in London as Al Ahli Eyes Finalizing Deal; Chelsea Pushes for Osimhen
As the transfer deadline looms on August 30, Brentford and England forward Ivan Toney is undergoing medical tests in London, approved by Al Ahli, signaling a potential move before the window closes at 11 p.m. tonight. Toney’s transfer is one of the key deals Al Ahli is working on, after facing challenges in their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Al Ahli is planning to sign only one of the two strikers—Osimhen or Toney. With the primary medical tests for Toney completed in London, Al Ahli is now focusing on finalizing the deal, especially after complications arose with the Napoli/Osimhen negotiations. Meanwhile, a Chelsea delegation is in Napoli, attempting to reactivate the Osimhen deal before the deadline expires.
Other Hot Updates on Transfer Deadline Day:
- Lille’s Edon Zhegrova: Despite links to Manchester United, Lille has made it clear that Zhegrova will not be leaving the club today.
- Arsenal’s New Signing: Arsenal has completed the loan move for Bournemouth’s goalkeeper Neto.
- Enzo Barrenechea: The midfielder’s loan move from Aston Villa to Valencia has been finalized.
- Chelsea and Jadon Sancho: Negotiations between Chelsea and Manchester United for Jadon Sancho are ongoing, with Chelsea submitting a bid earlier today.
- Djordje Petrović: The Serbian goalkeeper’s transfer from Chelsea to Strasbourg has been confirmed.
- Real Madrid’s Reinier: Reinier has joined Granada on loan from Real Madrid.
- Fiorentina’s New Signing: Fiorentina has reached an agreement with Union Berlin to sign Robin Gosens on loan, with an obligation to buy for €7.5 million.
- Inter Milan’s Addition: Tomás Palacios has joined Inter Milan, completing the deal.
- Cardiff City’s Move: Cardiff has agreed on a deal to sign Roko Simić from RB Salzburg for a €2 million transfer fee, with €500k in add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause, followed by a direct loan to Kortrijk.
- Wolfsburg’s Defensive Reinforcement: Wolfsburg has secured a deal to sign Denis Vavro as a new center-back on loan with a buy option clause, with medical tests soon to follow.
- Arsenal’s Pursuit of Joan García: Arsenal’s bid for Espanyol’s Joan García fell through, as the €20 million fixed fee plus add-ons was not accepted. Arsenal has since signed Neto on a loan deal instead.
- Wesley’s Move to Al Nassr: The deal for Wesley from Corinthians to Al Nassr has been completed.
- Antony’s Decision: Antony’s potential loan move to Real Betis will not happen, as he opts to stay at Manchester United.
- Kingsley Coman: The Bayern Munich winger has rejected all proposals and approaches from both European clubs and Al Hilal, deciding to stay at Bayern.
These transfer updates have been confirmed by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, marking an eventful deadline day across Europe’s top leagues
