A transfer window to remember - but what could still happen?

Will Alexander Isak get the move to Liverpool he wants... or have to try to make amends at St James' Park?

The transfer window - characterised by striking strikers and high-intrigue hijackings - enters the final phase of the mad scramble to strengthen before the shutters come down on Monday (19:00 BST).

In what has been a chaotic period and a window to remember, even by usual transfer standards, there will be one last hectic dash with the shopping trolley before normal service resumes and football will be the focus.

One player and one deal has cast a giant shadow over the window, as Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak downed tools in his attempt to force a move to Liverpool.

Newcastle's own efforts to bring in strikers - after a string of rejection slips - has led them to Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade, making it increasingly likely that Isak will clear the increasingly toxic air around Tyneside by moving to Anfield.

One of the most dramatic twists, in a window where Premier League clubs have so far spent a record £2.73bn, led to Eberechi Eze changing course across north London to join Arsenal in a deal worth £60m.

Spurs had finally agreed a deal after long negotiations and had the welcome mat ready until the Gunners stepped in to snatch the boyhood Arsenal fan, who was at the club until he was 13.

The Gunners are the biggest net spenders so far this summer (£248m) and travel to the top overall transfer spenders Liverpool (£290m) on Sunday.

And while the Isak saga and Arsenal's Eze coup may be the headline grabbers, the twists and turns elsewhere have made this arguably the most dramatic transfer window of recent years - with more to come before it closes.

The headline stats

• Premier League spending is now at £2.73bn for the window and could conceivably pass £3bn if major deals such as Isak's Liverpool move happen

• Net spend is more than £1.2bn for the Premier League - most other leagues, other than the Saudi Pro League, are either in profit or around break even

• Eight Premier League teams have broken their transfer record this summer, while six have registered their record sale

• Liverpool (£290m), Chelsea (£281m) and Arsenal (£255m) are the biggest spenders, but Arsenal are by far the biggest net spenders so far (£248m)

Data supplied by Football Transfers

Isak finally on the way?

Alexander Isak has not played for Newcastle since the end of last season

Newcastle United's top brass met Isak last Monday, ironically before they met Liverpool at St James' Park, in an attempt to provoke a change of heart from the Swede, who has staged a one-man rebellion to move to Anfield, but it has fallen on deaf ears and the longest transfer story of the summer looks to finally be heading to a conclusion.

It is a bitter end for a player once idolised by the Toon Army, confirming what was iconic status by scoring what turned out to be the winning goal as Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup - their first domestic trophy for 70 years - against Liverpool, the club he has been so desperate to join.

The dominoes have started to fall, with Newcastle's deal for Woltemade. Now it is up to Liverpool to make the next move with an offer closer to the Magpies' £150m valuation.

Will Donnarumma be a late Premier League arrival?

Gianluigi Donnarumma appeared to say goodbye to PSG fans earlier this month

Gianluigi Donnarumma was a hero of Paris St-Germain's Champions League triumph last season, but he is on the way out after failing to agree a new deal and has been marginalised.

He said his emotional farewells in front of the PSG 'ultras', but where next for the Italy keeper?

Could it be Manchester?

Manchester City and Manchester United have been heavily linked with the 26-year-old and both have goalkeeping issues to content with.

Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir have wasted no time this season in confirming they are not fit for United's purpose, prompting a pursuit of Royal Antwerp's Senne Lammens as well as talk of renewed interest in Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez.

City have brought in James Trafford from Burnley while Turkish giants Galatasaray, then latterly Fenerbahce, have been pursuing long-time first choice Ederson.

If a goalkeeping vacancy comes up at Etihad Stadium, then Donnarumma appears to be the logical choice.

Trafford looked shaky in the loss at home to Spurs, while whoever gets Donnarumma will be acquiring a high-class, proven and experienced operator.

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has given his verdict to BBC Sport, saying: "It would be crazy if Manchester United didn't go for him."

It may be it is Etihad Stadium rather than Old Trafford where Donnarumma ends up, because there is no way back for him at PSG.

One to watch before the deadline.

Will Newcastle add another striker?

Newcastle want Jorgen Strand Larsen, who only joined Wolves on a permanent basis this summer

The pieces are starting to shift at Newcastle, with the arrival of Woltemade potentially unlocking the impasse over Isak and Liverpool.

So will Newcastle go in again before Monday to sign a second forward, the club's stated intention as one of the conditions that might bring them to the table over Isak?

Wolverhampton Wanderers are standing firm over Jorgen Strand Larsen, rejecting offers of £50m and £55m for the striker, who they only signed permanently in July after a successful loan. They would also have little time to find a replacement.

Brentford have been similarly determined over Yoane Wissa, who has publicly called out his employers, but the possible loss of Isak will surely reactivate moves to sign another striker - with Newcastle also having lost Callum Wilson.

One certainty before the window closes is that Newcastle will push to sign a second new striker, with Strand Larsen and Wissa still high on the agenda.

Will Palace lose leader Guehi?

Marc Guehi has played all of Crystal Palace's games so far this season

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish looks in an almost impossible position here, with negotiations ongoing with Liverpool about a deal to sell captain and England defender Marc Guehi.

Parish faces the possibility of losing the highly prized Guehi at the end of his contract next summer, so all signs point towards a deal being done with Liverpool before the transfer window closes. Talks have already been held, and this is one that should get done.

Tottenham Hotspur would have loved to sign Guehi, but his heart is set on a move to Anfield.

It would be another blow to Palace after losing Eze to Arsenal - although both of these departures have been widely expected - so expect activity at Selhurst Park before the deadline.

Manager Oliver Glasner insisted Guehi would have to stay in the absence of ready-made replacements, but Palace are now in the market.

Talks for Toulouse's highly rated Jaydee Canvot, 19, are at an advanced stage. Palace have also made an approach for Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, but the Switzerland international is said to have reservations about the switch.

Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande has been Palace's first-choice target, but so far they have been unable to afford the Ivory Coast international, while Roma's Evan Ndicka is another defender Palace are understood to have interest in.

If Palace can bring quality in, the deal to take Guehi to Liverpool will be unlocked.

Elliott's uncertain future

Harvey Elliott has a lot of midfield competition at Anfield

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott was an outstanding performer when England Under-21s won the Euros in the summer, scoring five goals and being named player of the tournament.

The 22-year-old has been frustrated at club level, however, starting only six Premier League games last season and none so far this term.

Elliott would slip comfortably into most Premier League teams, while RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga hold an interest and are expected to pursue a deal before the close of the window.

It all leaves Elliott, who may yet attract late Premier League interest, with a dilemma.

He must make the tough choice between staying and fighting for his place at Liverpool, knowing he risks not having regular game time, or moving on.

Elliott is a lifelong Liverpool fand will know the club is riding the crest of a wave, but the possibility of forcing his way into head coach Thomas Tuchel's plans before next summer's World Cup will also be at the forefront of his thinking.

He will certainly not be cheap, as Liverpool will have noted fees for England Under-21 colleagues Tyler Dibling, who joined Everton from Southampton for £40m, and Omari Hutchinson, who moved from Ipswich Town to Nottingham Forest in a £37.5m deal.

Liverpool, with justification, would regard Elliott as a more expensive commodity, and would expect any deal to reflect that.

Manchester United merry-go-round?

Manchester United will be heavily involved in the transfer roundabout before close of play on Monday - certainly when it comes to outgoings.

Alejandro Garnacho's stay at Old Trafford has ended with his desired move to Chelsea, while the future of Kobbie Mainoo remains a matter for intrigue.

The talented 20-year-old, who started for England in the Euro 2024 final against Spain in Berlin, has fallen from favour with head coach Ruben Amorim, leading him to ask to leave Old Trafford on loan.

Mainoo would attract big interest, with Serie A champions Napoli - who have had success after taking Scott McTominay from United - already on the case.

United, however, have told Mainoo he must stay and fight for his place, a place Amorim seems reluctant to give the academy graduate.

Mainoo, like others, will have next summer's World Cup in his sights if England qualify, and there is certain to be Premier League interest if United show any sign of granting his loan request.

United have other matters to resolve, including one they thought they covered, namely the late collapse of £81.3m misfit Antony's move to Real Betis.

Betis, where Antony had a productive loan spell last season, say they have now withdrawn an offer those at Old Trafford thought had been agreed.

Antony is so far out of contention at United that there will surely be further negotiations, while others in the so-called 'Bomb Squad' must resolve their futures.

Napoli are about to seal a loan deal for striker Rasmus Hojlund, while Jadon Sancho - back after his spell at Chelsea - has the option of a move to AS Roma.

La Liga club Elche are keen to bring left-back Tyrell Malacia to Spain before the transfer window closes.

Incomings may focus on a goalkeeper and a central midfield player, but United must get on with a clearout first.