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  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time

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    Play the Internationals as scheduled. But carry on with the Premier League too. For a couple of games, the lesser clubs will have a better chance of picking up points against the top teams. Great way of levelling up!

    Neil

  2. Get involved - Spence for England?published at 11:38 British Summer Time

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    One player who's really deserving of an England call up but never mentioned by the media - Djed Spence. Can play both right back and left back where England are short of quality options, excellent defensively and full of energy going forward. Would be madness if he isn't called up.

    Gary

  3. It's almost timepublished at 11:34 British Summer Time

    England

    We already know of Elliot Anderson's inclusion in the England squad for the upcoming international break but who else will join him?

    Well, luckily for you, we'll soon find out.

    Buckle up and get ready to complain or rejoice!

  4. Get Involved - how do you solve a problem like Isak?published at 11:32 British Summer Time

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    Why don’t Newcastle sell Isak to Al Nassr? No denying he is worth £150m and they would certainly be able to make that happen. Would grant Isak his wish of leaving and solve any PSR issues Newcastle may face.

    Tom George

  5. How will Simons fit in at Spurs?published at 11:29 British Summer Time

    Jordan Butler
    BBC Sport journalist

    The talented Dutch international was reportedly a target for Chelsea during this transfer window and his arrival represents a coup for Thomas Frank – but where will he play at Spurs?

    Frank is known for his tactical flexibility and he’s employed two different formations in his first three games in charge – a 5-3-2 in the Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain and his more familiar 4-3-3 in the league. Simons is best suited to the latter, where he would most likely play on the left of Frank’s front three so he can cut inside to use his more favoured right foot.

    The 22-year old was predominantly used on the left in the Bundesliga last season with 75% of his time spend on that side of the pitch. He can also play centrally or on the right if needed.

    However, RB Leipzig’s former head coach Marco Rose often asked Simons to play either deeper in a traditional 4-4-2 or more narrowly in a 4-2-2-2 – his ‘box midfield’ setup which encouraged the full-backs to get forward – which suggests he’ll need time to adapt to Frank’s methods.

    Xavi Simons average positions at RB Leipzig last season
  6. Europa League & Conference League drawspublished at 11:24 British Summer Time

    Europa League

    To paraphrase Mitchell & Webb: it's "football, football football" today.

    As well as news conferences, transfers and the England squad; we also have the group stage draws for the Europa League and Conference League.

    Rangers, Celtic, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are in the Europa League draw. Crystal Palace and Aberdeen are in the Conference League.

    They begin at 12:00 BST. We will be running a separate live page for that - as soon as it begins we will let you know.

  7. Anderson's rapid rise continuespublished at 11:20 British Summer Time

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football reporter at Wembley

    Elliot Anderson is set to receive his first call-up to the England senior squad.

    The 22-year-old has been excellent since his move to Nottingham Forest.

    Anderson was part of the England U21 side that retained the Euros in Slovakia in the summer.

    He was an important part of that side with spectators and importantly FA staff remarking about how he played like a senior professional.

    Anderson was named in team of the tournament and looks like he is going to be given his chance to cement his place as the third midfielder in Thomas Tuchel's side.

    Nobody has been able to tie down the place next to Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham and even though Bellingham is out for this window, Anderson can show to the England manager what he might be able to bring to a World Cup team.

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    Get Involved - Thoughts on international breaks?published at 11:15 British Summer Time

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    I hate international football at the best of times, but the September break is so frustrating. Just as teams are getting some momentum going, in it wades to spoil it all. Surely we can all agree that it needs binning?

    Andy

    I wish, DESPERATELY wish, that they would sack off all of these international breaks - I don't think there are many fans whose clubs are affected who care that much? If you have qualifiers play them in the summer, what a waste of time!

    Chris

  9. ICYMI: Palace qualify for Europa Conference Leaguepublished at 11:09 British Summer Time

    Fredrikstad 0-0 Crystal Palace (agg 0-1)

    Crystal Palace booked their spot in the league phase of the Conference League despite an unconvincing showing in the second leg of their play-off tie against Fredrikstad.

    Jean-Philippe Mateta's goal in the first leg at Selhurst Park proved the difference on aggregate as the English Premier League side struggled to make much of an impression in Norway.

    It's not the competition that the Eagles wanted to be in when they won the FA Cup last season, but they're into Europe for the first time in the club's history.

    Fredrikstad vs PalaceImage source, Getty Images
  10. A busy end to window for Newcastle Unitedpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time

    Ciaran Kelly
    Newcastle United reporter

    You get the feeling the final few days of the window are going to be busy on Tyneside.

    Nick Woltemade is undergoing a medical today ahead of completing his club-record move from Stuttgart and Newcastle United remain active in the market.

    Head coach Eddie Howe said this morning that there was an opportunity to “maybe improve the squad further”, which could potentially point to Newcastle looking at adding another striker.

    That feels significant. Certainly when it comes to the future of Alexander Isak.

    In a statement last week, Newcastle did not foresee the conditions of sale being met for the Swede - namely securing two quality centre-forwards - as well as receiving an offer from Liverpool that actually gives the club a decision to make.

    However, could that change before the window shuts on 1 September?

  11. Return of the Jack?published at 10:58 British Summer Time

    England

    With Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and potentially Cole Palmer all missing with injury, the door may well be open for Jack Grealish to make his return to the England squad.

    Grealish has impressed on his two starts for Everton and England assistant manager Anthony Barry watched the 29-year-old on his Premier League debut for the Toffees.

    Jack Grealish in an Everton kitImage source, Getty Images
  12. Wharton set for call-up?published at 10:54 British Summer Time

    England

    Calls have been made for a while now for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton to be given a run in the England side and that time may be coming.

    Wharton has just one senior cap but looks primed to slot straight into the England midfield.

    Could he be joined by the likes of Elliot Anderson and Harvey Elliott? We'll find out at 12pm.

    Adam Wharton in a Crystal Palace kitImage source, Getty Images
  13. Who do England play?published at 10:48 British Summer Time

    England

    Ah, the September international break.

    You wait all summer for football to return, you watch your team three times and then there's a two-week break.

    But don't let that detract from the fact that England have two important games.

    Thomas Tuchel's side face Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on 6 September, before travelling to Serbia three days later.

  14. Anderson set to receive first England call-uppublished at 10:43 British Summer Time
    Breaking

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Big news for England...

    Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is set for his first England call-up when Thomas Tuchel names his squad at 12:00 BST.

    Anderson has impressed since his move to the City Ground and will be rewarded with a call up for the World Cup games versus Albania and Serbia.

    Jude Bellingham will miss the squad through injury and Anderson is set to replace the Real Madrid star.

  15. England talking pointspublished at 10:37 British Summer Time

    England

    Thomas Tuchel names his England squad for September's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia at 12:00 BST.

    Will Jack Grealish earn a recall? What about Adam Wharton? Morgan Gibbs-White? Liam Delap? Tino Livramento?

    Our chief football writer Phil McNulty has assessed the runners and riders here.

  16. Jules Rimet still gleamingpublished at 10:31 British Summer Time

    England

    Right, there's a brief interlude in the Premier League pressers so we'll be looking at Thomas Tuchel's England next.

    A reminder, the German will be naming his squad for September's World Cup qualifiers at midday.

  17. Another Arsenal Here We Go?!published at 10:27 British Summer Time

    Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Christhian Mosquera, Kepa, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard...

    Piero Hincapie next?

    That's some summer from Arsenal.

  18. Arsenal hope to bring in Hincapie by deadline daypublished at 10:24 British Summer Time

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Piero HincapieImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal are in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen over interest in defender Piero Hincapie but a successful transfer hinges on the Premier League club selling ahead of the transfer deadline.

    With Monday’s 7pm cut-off looming, the Gunners want to add left-sided defender Hincapie to their squad. Multiple sources have indicated an agreement between Arsenal and Leverkusen for the Ecuador international, who has a £52million release clause, is now close while Hincapie wants to join the Emirates Stadium club.

    But whether the deal can be sanctioned is likely to be dependent on whether Arsenal can sell players ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.

    Porto and Arsenal are in talks over a move for Jakub Kiwior moving to Portugal. Hincapie is viewed as a direct replacement for Kiwior in Mikel Arteta’s squad.

    There is interest in attacker Reiss Nelson, who has suitors from across Europe. Fulham have approached the Gunners over Nelson but the Cottagers are reluctant to sign the winger on a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation.

    Oleksandr Zinchenko, Albert Lokonga and Fabio Vieira – who has interest from Stuttgart - can also leave this month. Arsenal are mindful of complying with Uefa’s squad cost ratio regulations and want to ensure players are sold before executing their interest in Hincapie.

  19. Arsenal transfer latestpublished at 10:22 British Summer Time

    We'll be hearing from Mikel Arteta later this afternoon.

    But first, an update on the Gunners' transfer plans heading into the final days of the window...

  20. Postpublished at 10:20 British Summer Time

    Wolves v Everton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Everton

    Everton boss David Moyes on Harrison Armstrong: "A loan is there if we want to. He played really well in midweek and showed he has potential to be a future Everton player. But are we going to give him enough games between now and January? Remember we lose a few to the Africa Cup of Nations. So it is something we are looking at, but we are really pleased with how he is coming on."

    On future of Youssef Chermiti: "I think there is a good chance of him going on loan."