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The summer transfer window is finally set to come to a close tonight, with the all-important deadline set to pass at 11pm. A host of clubs from the Premier League and across Europe will be frantically trying to wrap up their business with some last-minute additions in order to strengthen their squads in preparation for the campaign ahead.

Manchester United have been among England’s highest-spending clubs so far, with the Red Devils splashing in excess of £200million on new players since the end of the previous campaign. The likes of Antony, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen have all joined United in recent months but they are expected to officially complete one deadline-day signing in Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who has agreed to join Erik ten Hag’s squad on a season-long loan.

Chelsea have also been busy for the duration of the summer market, with new owner Todd Boehly using his millions to land players such as Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella. Arsenal and Tottenham, meanwhile, could look to rival the Blues for signings in the hours leading up to this evening’s deadline as the race to beat the clock heats up.

Express Sport is on hand to round up all the latest news — scroll down for live updates.

Chelsea submit £43m bid for Alvarez

Chelsea have tabled a late bid for the services of Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez, according to Sky Sports.

It is said that the Blues have offered a fee in the region of £43m for the 24-year-old, with Thomas Tuchel still keen on landing a new midfielder and a forward in advance of tonight’s deadline.

They have already spent £268m on players this summer, including the likes of Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.

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