Arsenal could ditch wideman bid

Arsenal are tipped NOT not pursue a new winger in the last few hours of the transfer window.

That could dampen talk of a swoop for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling.

And speculation over Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Conan could also ease now.

Boro win Doak race

Middlesbrough have won the race to sign Ben Doak from Liverpool.

The 18-year-old forward is set to undergo a medical with Boro ahead of a season-long loan.

Palace eye Chalobah

Crystal Palace are considering a late move for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

The centre-back would join Palace on loan, according to Sky Sports, following an injury to Chadi Riad.

A formal approach has been made as the hours tick away on deadline day.

City ‘risk’

Pep Guardiola has admitted it is a “risk” not to have replaced Julian Alvarez this summer.

The forward left Manchester City for Atletico Madrid earlier in the window.

Guardiola told reporters: “I’m happy with the squad. We didn’t expect Julian was leaving, although he had conversations a long time ago with other clubs and his agent, so it could happen and in the end it happened.

“We saw what we have, if we have many, many injuries it will be a problem, but in a few months Oscar Bobb will be back (from injury) and Phil (Foden) is in that position, McAtee can play in that position, Gundogan can play in that position, Bernardo…

“They are different players to Erling of course. Maybe it is a mistake, I don’t know, but I don’t like leaving players without playing for a long time. When everyone is involved with a chance to play the performance of the teams is always better.

“I know the group and how serious and professional they are and their commitment in every single game. We are pretty sure it is better to wait.”

Chelsea clearout

Paddy Power have poked fun at Chelsea’s summer transfer business with a brutal billboard outside Stamford Bridge.

As many as 13 players were exiled from the first-team this month in a bid to force through transfers away from the club.

The bookmaker has now placed a “clearance sale” sign outside the Blues’ home telling clubs “21 players must go” for “low prices”.

It also reads: “Chelsea clearance. Offer ends 11pm August 30th. Enquire now (ask for Todd).”

Southampton business

Southampton are working on a pair of deals ahead of the transfer deadline.

The Saints are in advanced talks with New England Revolution for England youth international Noel Buck.

Meanwhile, they are also pushing to bring Ryan Fraser back to St. Mary’s.

The winger is currently a free agent after leaving Newcastle and spent last season on loan at Southampton.