Arsenal are weighing up moves for Chelsea's 29-year-old English forward Raheem Sterling or Bayern Munich's French winger Kingsley Coman, 28, having been approached about both in the final two days of the transfer window.

Arsenal and Real Sociedad are still some way apart over the structure and value of a deal for Mikel Merino, in a negotiation that could go to the end of the window.

Brentford are holding out for at least £60m for 28-year-old England striker Ivan Toney, who is being monitored by Chelsea and Manchester United.

Ipswich and Fulham have joined the race for Kalvin Phillips. Everton are also interested in the England midfielder who is surplus to requirements at Manchester City.

Birmingham City have agreed a deal with Rennes over a potential transfer of Wales midfielder Jordan James, 20.