Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal push for Douglas Luiz, Aubameyang to Chelsea, Leeds to loan Dan James

Arsenal will investigate a deal for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who coincidentally scored against them direct from a corner in Wednesday’s game, and are still talking to Palmeiras over a move for Danilo.

The latter, however, currently looks likelier for January.

Villa boss Steven Gerrard admitted after the game that Luiz’s future is out of hands.

“We are not in a position where we need to lose our top players,” he said on Wednesday. “But at the same time, Douglas has got a year to go, and it is one of those really touchy situations where the club have to do what is best for the club and not necessarily what’s best for me.”

Mohamed Elneny’s injury has left the Gunners with just two fit central midfielders

Hector Bellerin has completed a free transfer from Arsenal to Barcelona, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

In the last moments, he tweeted: “Hector Bellerín to Barcelona, here we go! Been told it’s all agreed, one year contract with NO option for further season.

“Bellerín will sign until June 2023 in the next hours. Medical scheduled, contract will be terminated by mutual consent with Arsenal.”

Leeds’ majority owner Andrea Radrizzani has revealed that the club have signed Bamba Dieng and are working on a deal for Cody Gakpo from PSV.

He said on Twitter: “Let’s welcome Bamba Dieng and we will continue to work on Gapko.

“Now it s time to focus on the pitch and support our new project and the great job Jesse and the staff are doing.”

Hold up though, this is an incredible rumour.

Spanish journalist Marti Miras is reporting that Leicester are closing in on a deal for Real Madrid left-back Marcelo.

The five-time Champions League winner still needs to pass a medical, but he is thought to be in the final stages of completing a transfer which would see him sign until next summer.

More bad news for Leicester City fans.

They may have acquired defender Wout Faes earlier today, but Atalanta winger Jeremie Boga does not appear to be joining him at the King Power Stadium.

According to The Athletic, talks have stalled and a deal now appears less likely.

The Foxes head into their fifth Premier League game of the season against Manchester United this evening hoping to move off the bottom of the table.

Wolves are leading the race to sign West Ham centre-back Craig Dawson before the 11pm deadline this evening.

Bruno Lage watched Willy Boly leave the club earlier today as he joined fellow Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest.

But they are looking to replace him in double quick time and Dawson is though to be the perfect player for the role.

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.