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Here's a quick overview of what went down on this fine Wednesday...

• Chelsea signed Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish left-back called it 'one of the best days of my life'
• Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand rejoined Crystal Palace on loan
• Ipswich Town signed former loanee Julio Enciso from Strasbourg
• Manchester City signed a back-up goalkeeper in Geronimo Rulli
• Arsenal fans shared strong opinions on the rumoured exit of academy graduate Miles Lewis-Skelly

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

Steve, West Midlands: Chelsea have just signed Pep Chavarria which is fantastic - but is there any truth in the rumours surrounding a potential signing of Murillo from Nottingham Forest?

Chelsea have held a long-standing interest in Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo, but their move to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace has surely ended any interest this summer.

In addition, I have not heard the Brazilian's name mentioned for some time, and it was not long ago that he signed a new contract at the City Ground.

Chelsea also have a pressing need to sell central defenders, with new manager Xabi Alonso saying he wants "four or five" in his squad given they are not in Europe next season.

However, they still have nine senior centre-backs on their books, even after Trevoh Chalobah's move to Como this week.

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Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has attracted interest from four Premier League clubs, with one believed to be Manchester City.

The Portugal international, 26, is not regarded as one of the "untouchable" players at Stamford Bridge and could therefore move before the transfer deadline.

However, Chelsea insist they would demand a significant fee for the attacker, who joined from Wolves for £54m in 2024.

The club believe the market for wide forwards has been inflated by a lack of options for leading clubs, highlighted by the £117m fee paid for Morgan Rogers and Paris St-Germain's £145m valuation of Bradley Barcola.

Those figures have influenced Chelsea's valuation of Neto, who is known to be of interest to Manchester City, where he would be reunited with Enzo Maresca.

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Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football reporter

Guy, Spain: What going on with Spurs? They bought loads of players at the start but haven’t signed any since.

Last time I was in and around the Tottenham camp in Australia, Roberto De Zerbi told us he was planning a surprise "bomba" in attack.

Since then, nothing has crossed my path to suggest otherwise, but the forward market is a little stunted, with clubs needing to sign replacements before allowing players to leave.

I still think there is a very good chance Spurs sign Savinho from Manchester City, but Enzo Maresca is keen to add attacking talent himself before sanctioning any move.

There are also a host of other names floating around, including Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, but that second "bomba" could well arrive on deadline day, with many clubs waiting for more movement in the forward market. I think after two attacking signings that Spurs will be then done and content with their business.

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Ciaran Kelly
BBC Sport Newcastle United reporter

Liam, Scotland: What's the latest with Newcastle? Who are we looking at for midfield beyond Hojbjerg? Any further attacking incomings?

Newcastle United have made five signings this summer, but there are still gaps that need filling.

It was rather telling that new manager Matthias Jaissle referenced a “vacuum” at his unveiling on Tuesday following the departures of Bruno Guimaraes, Kieran Trippier, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.

He also stressed “we are totally aware which positions we might need to strengthen”.

A right-back is a priority and Benfica defender Amar Dedic, who previously worked with Jaissle at RB Salzburg, is among those targets under consideration.

Newcastle also want an experienced midfielder, but it was made clear last week that Marseille captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was just one of a handful of options they had their eye on. The other names on the list have been closely guarded.

Beyond that, the club will take into account Jaissle’s assessment of the squad when it comes to strengthening other areas, such as the attack.

It was previously put to me that there could be another three incomings before the window shuts on 1 September.

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Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

Bournemouth have agreed the sale of striker Enes Unal to Spanish club Getafe on a permanent deal.

The 29-year-old leaves on a free transfer, although Bournemouth could receive up to £1.3m in bonuses as well as 20% of any future sale.

The low fee reflects an injury-hit spell in which he played around 900 minutes over the past three seasons, but the Cherries were also keen to reduce their wage bill.

His exit will create an opportunity for Canada international Daniel Jebbison, 22, to establish himself in the first team.

Jebbison played and scored in the Premier League for Sheffield United in 2021, but has since embarked on several loan spells, including at Burton Albion. He joined Bournemouth on a free transfer in 2024 before spending time on loan at Watford and Preston North End in the Championship.

The south coast club rejected permanent offers from several Championship sides this summer, as well as interest from a couple of clubs in Europe.

That's because new manager Marco Rose has been impressed by his performances in pre-season and through the club's desire to carry a third striker as they embark on a historic campaign in the Europa League.

In terms of transfers, Bournemouth are close to completing their summer business and are now working on a move that would see full-back Max Aarons leave the club.

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Aadam Patel
Football Reporter

Is Gakpo going to Spurs? Rodney, Measham

We reported in June that a number of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur were monitoring Cody Gakpo's situation.

The interest is certainly genuine for a player who has proven it in the Premier League but the reality is that unless Liverpool bring in more players and Spurs were to make an offer in excess of £60m, Gakpo stays put.

The Dutch international's contract at Anfield is until 2030 and despite a below-par season last time out, those at Liverpool still view him as a proven multi-functional attacker. Besides, Andoni Iraola does not want to weaken his squad.

Right now, a move to Spurs looks unlikely but if Liverpool are successful in their pursuit of Bradley Barcola, who primarily operates down the left flank, then this will be one to keep an eye on.

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport Manchester United Reporter

It is common practice these days for transfer fees to have performance-based add-ons. The theory is the selling club gains more if the player goes on to be extremely successful, while the buying club is to some extent protected financially if the transfer doesn't work out.

In some cases, the total value of add-ons is significant - Real Madrid could end up paying an extra £30m to Borussia Dortmund for Jude Bellingham depending on how successful he is over the course of his career in the Spanish capital, for example.

In others, like the potential £1.7m worth of add-ons Brighton's £29.78m signing of Greece Under-21 forward Charalampos Kostoulas, are less significant.

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport Manchester United Reporter

Clubs sometimes say add-ons are 'easily achievable' or 'difficult'.

Easier-to-achieve add-ons can include things like making a basic number of appearances, or scoring a certain amount of goals. Add-ons can also be attached to a team's success rather than the individual player's - a club may agree to an add-on requiring an extra payment if they qualify for Europe, for example.

Others can be more ambitious - tied to extreme levels of individual or collective success, like winning the Champions League or the Ballon d'Or.

An example of the difficulty add-ons can present when discussing valuations would be the claims made in the Portuguese media in 2022 that the first additional payment in Darwin Nunez's £64m-plus-add-ons move from Benfica to Liverpool was triggered by the Uruguayan making just 10 appearances.

Then Liverpool boss Arne Slot rejected speculation he had not started Nunez in some games because it would trigger an additional payment.

Whether Liverpool paid more for Nunez, or club captain Virgil van Dijk - for whom they paid a flat fee of £75m to Southampton in 2017 - cannot be determined without knowing exactly what add-ons were included in the Nunez deal, then figuring out which conditions he has and has not met.

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Now then. Shall we have a Q&A with our reporters?

First up, we're debunking a familiar yet mystifying transfer concept.

This morning, Chelsea bought Pep Chavarria, paying £16.3m, plus £1.7m in add-ons...

Thanks for joining us on our transfer live today.

If you've just tuned in, here's a quick overview of what's gone down so far:

• Chelsea signed Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano
• The Spanish left-back called it 'one of the best days of my life'
• Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand rejoined Crystal Palace on loan
• Ipswich Town signed former loanee Julio Enciso from Strasbourg
• Manchester City signed a back-up goalkeeper in Geronimo Rulli
• Arsenal fans shared strong opinions on the rumoured exit of academy graduate Miles Lewis-Skelly
• The Gunners' 19-year-old talent wants to stay in North London

Alex Howell
BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

Myles Lewis-Skelly wants to stay at Arsenal and is focused on working to try to establish himself as a first team regular at the club.

His performances have attracted attention from elsewhere with reports suggesting that Chelsea are interested in him.

Lewis-Skelly signed a five-year-deal last summer after an excellent breakthrough campaign and has started the last two pre-season friendlies as the Gunners prepare for the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday.

Arsenal are looking to sell before the transfer window closes with the club aware that they have to be flexible in the market.

Football in this era is as much about the business as it is about the game on the pitch. That fact is something that Lewis-Skelly is aware of, writing the caption "pure profit" on a picture of himself with the Premier League trophy when Arsenal celebrated the title at Selhurst Park on the final day of last season.

The club had considered listening to offers for Lewis-Skelly, but his excellent end to last season in his preferred central midfield position has been noted and that may have sparked a rethink over his status this summer.

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Alex Howell
BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

Ian, Ipswich: Do you think that Arsenal will do anymore transfer business and in what area(s) will they focus on?

Yes, Arsenal are going to keep trying to be active in this window.

They are looking at signing one or two forwards. With a left winger and a striker a possibility.

They are also going to be looking at bringing in a defender who could come into the side to pay straight away as they are going to be without William Saliba and Jurrien Timber for the beginning of the season through injury.

They have bolstered the wing already with Christos Tzolis and the midfield with Bruno Guimaraes but they are looking for players who can continue to lift the level of the squad.

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Myles Lewis-Skelly has in part been very useful for Mikel Arteta because of his adaptability, proving himself a first team option for Arsenal at both left back and in central midfield.

Lewis-Skelly played as a midfielder in youth football and it is his more natural position - but in that area, Arsenal are extremely well stocked.

Aside from the almost undroppable Declan Rice, Arsenal have Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and new signing Bruno Guimaraes as senior holding midfielders.

If Lewis-Skelly leaves, Arsenal would only have one senior specialist left back in Riccardo Calafiori - meaning Arteta may have to dip back into the market or promote from the youth set-up.

But if Lewis-Skelly wants more game time in midfield, his future may well lie away from Emirates Stadium.

Alex Howell
BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

Football in this era is as much about the business as it is about the game on the pitch and, with Myles Lewis-Skelly an academy graduate, if the club were to sell him he would present "pure profit" on the balance sheet.

Arsenal want to be a sustainable club and the transfer market encourages trading. That is something that is greatly needed for the Gunners who, despite having room in their finances, have to think about selling after spending about £250m on new players last summer.

But Lewis-Skelly's talent, ability and history at Arsenal will always have him as a contender for game time, and this season could present him with a clear run at starting for the Gunners in midfield.

The World Cup's late finish and the number of Arsenal players involved in the tournament mean his competitors for a starting place are going to be behind him in match fitness.

He also linked up well with Calafiori, while Lewis-Skelly filled in at left-back when the Italian went on one of his adventurous runs forward.

"We just speak in the last few days about this connection that we have - we don't need to speak," Calafiori said of his partnership with Lewis-Skelly. "I really like to play with him, a really good player."