Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse is on his way to Nottingham Forest.
The 29-year-old travelled to Nottingham for a medical this morning in a deal that is a straight loan.
Forest are also trying to sign 23-year-old Brazilian defender Morato from Benfica for about £12.6m.
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Ham defender Nayef Aguerd is in discussions with Spanish club Real Sociedad over a loan move.
The Morocco international has been linked with a number of clubs over the past few days, including Wolves. He has also been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro-League.
However, Sociedad are emerging as the most likely option over the last hours of the transfer window.
Sources are stressing no deal has been done as yet, but there is increasing confidence it will happen.
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder and Planet Premier League pundit Cesc Fabregas believes the transfer window should close before the season begins.
Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Ham forward Maxwel Cornet is in talks over a season-long loan move to Southampton, which would include an option to buy.
The 27-year-old was subject to talks on Thursday as he looks to earn more consistent game time away from London Stadium and negotiations have continued into deadline day.
The Ivorian's career has stalled since making the move to east London from Burnley in 2022.
Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesJames Ward-Prowse is due for a medical at Nottingham Forest after they agreed a loan deal with West Ham.
It is a straight loan for the season, with no option or obligation to buy, with the midfielder currently travelling to Nottingham.
The 29-year-old only joined the Hammers from Southampton for £30m last summer but does not feature in new manager Julen Lopetegui's plans.
Benfica defender Morato is also poised to move to the City Ground in a deal worth around 15m euros (£12.6m).
The 23-year-old Brazilian has made 78 appearances for Benfica, with Forest currently working on the deal.
We asked what you have made of West Ham's transfer window so far, and what needs to be done on deadline day.
Here are some of your comments:
David: Probably another holding midfielder like Carlos Soler. We're looking to sell James Ward-Prowse, but all in all a very successful summer so not much is needed.
Martin: The summer signings look promising and at least an in-depth squad. Lopetegui's task is bonding the squad, a culture of 'don't expect weekly games' and equalising every player's value at every match. Not sure of a Ward-Prowse exit.
Alec: It doesn't matter who they sign if they don't play... the performances so far don't look any different, or better, than under David Moyes. No cohesion, plenty of apathy and a propensity to give the ball away without being able to recover it.
Rob: I cannot see how we can continue to 'overlook' the need for a younger, quicker and more agile striker. You need a variety of abilities and attributes to effect games. It feels like we now have a squad depth, quality-wise, that we haven't enjoyed for years. For me... all good. The caveat is that striker!
David: We need cover at left-back, centre forward and a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who can link play to the forwards.
Here's all you need to know about transfer deadline day on Friday...
When does the window close?
The transfer window will close at 23:00 BST on Friday, 30 August for the Premier League, English Football League and Scotland.
The date was brought forward by the domestic leagues to align with European leagues.
Across Europe, the Bundesliga window will close at 19:00, Ligue 1 at 22:00, La Liga at 22:59 and Serie A at 23:00, but the Saudi Pro League transfer window remains open until 7 September.
Can a Premier League player signed on deadline day play this weekend?
Under league rules, new signings are eligible for the next Premier League game if the club submit the required documents by midday on the last working day before that match.
So any player signed after 12:00 on deadline day would be unable to play in this round of Premier League fixtures.
Where can I see all the confirmed transfer deals on deadline day?
You can find all the deals completed on transfer deadline day within our dedicated confirmed transfers page.
When does the January transfer window open?
Clubs will be able to make transfers again from Wednesday, 1 January until Monday, 3 February at 23:00 GMT. This is the same in Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
How can I follow transfer deadline day on the BBC?
We have this live page dedicated to all the latest transfer news, reaction and analysis.
You will also find regular updates on BBC Radio 5 Live and breaking news across BBC Sport's social media channels, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
There will also be a special edition of The Football News Show on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button from 22:00 until 23:15.
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has completed his medical and is close to finalising an initial loan move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Orouba. (Sky Sports), external
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester City (kick-off 17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
He said West Ham's Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth on his 58th birthday on Wednesday "was the best present" but they need to forget it and "be ready for the big challenge of Manchester City".
He believes City are "the best team in the world", adding: "The quality of the players and coach are top, but we are going to go on Saturday with the aim to be able to overcome an unbelievable team."
He said as a manager he has suffered against City striker Erling Haaland many times but the Hammers cannot just focus on the Norwegian: "It's not only about stopping Haaland, but the City team - they are one of the best teams in the history of football."
On injuries, it is uncertain how long Aaron Cresswell will be out for. West Ham are waiting for the results of his scan.
On Edson Alvarez: "He has been out for three months so it's not easy for him. It was his first match in the line-up and he showed big energy. He needs time to adapt and recover his best fitness step by step."
Lopetegui said "anything can happen" before the transfer deadline: "Tim [Steidten] and the club are working on these things to ensure we have the best squad when the window closes."
He was coy about any fringe players departing: "I am not going to talk about names. All of them are in our squad and are ready to play against City. I have to take decisions but I am not going to say here what is going to happen."
Jarrod Bowen scored the winner on Wednesday and Lopetegui is "very happy with his commitment" after naming him captain at the start of the season. "He deserves" being in the England squad, after getting another call-up on Thursday.
Follow all of Thursday's Premier League news conferences and the rest of the day's football news
Interim head coach Lee Carsley has named his first England squad for September's Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento, Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White, Lille's Angel Gomes and Chelsea's Noni Madueke are the four new caps named.
The transfer deadline is almost upon us, so tell us what you've made of your club's business and if more is needed?
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Ham captain Jarrod Bowen speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about his late Carabao Cup winner against Bournemouth: "I was trying to be in the right place and I always get a stroke of luck. I will take the goal and we are into the next round.
"It is important for players to play from the start and have a feel of the fans and the way we want to play.
"When you play three games in a week it's important you win those games and it stands us in good stead for a tough game against Manchester City at the weekend."
On facing the reigning champions: "We will not shy away from it. We are in a good moment and a good place. We are at home and we can use the atmosphere to our advantage. We are going in with confidence."
Michael Emons
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Ham got lucky as they saw off fellow Premier League side Bournemouth to move into the third round of the Carabao Cup.
If VAR had been in use at this stage of the competition, the Hammers' winning goal would surely have been disallowed after Mohammed Kudus' shot bounced off the arm of Jarrod Bowen and into the net.
But West Ham will not be complaining and will just be relieved to have got through a tricky tie against an impressive Bournemouth.
The visitors were the better side for large periods. Marcus Tavernier hit the post with an inswinging free-kick. He also forced a good save from Lukasz Fabianski, who also did well to keep out Ouattara's clever flick when the ball was behind him.
Bowen had forced a good save from Cherries goalkeeper Neto, who had earlier easily dealt with a header from Niclas Fullkrug in the German striker's first start for the club following his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.
But Neto could not stop West Ham scoring in the 88th minute as the match approached a penalty shootout with the Hammers now able to look forward to an away tie at Liverpool in the next phase.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe draw has been made for the Carabao Cup third round, with 17 Premier League clubs having made it through or entering at this stage.
There are three all-Premier League fixtures, including holders Liverpool hosting West Ham in a repeat of last season's quarter-final.
Ties will be played in the weeks commencing 16 September and 23 September.
All the fixtures featuring top-flight sides are shown below:
AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle United
Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers
Brentford v Leyton Orient
Brighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea v Barrow
Coventry City v Tottenham Hotspur
Everton v Southampton
Liverpool v West Ham United
Manchester City v Watford
Manchester United v Barnsley
Preston North End v Fulham
Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace
Walsall v Leicester City
Wycombe Wanderers v Aston Villa
Were you at the game or following from elsewhere?
What did you make of your team's performance, Hammers fans?, external
What are your thoughts on that display, Bournemouth supporters?, external
Come back to this page on Thursday to find a selection of your replies.
There are eight Premier League teams in action on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup and BBC Sport will bring you all the action and reaction.
And listen to BBC Radio 5 Live match commentary of Nottingham Forest v Newcastle on BBC Sounds
As transfer deadline day looms, what do West Ham need to do before it's too late? Or are you happy with where things are up to?
Image source, Getty ImagesThe draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday at the conclusion of the second-round tie between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
The seven English clubs involved in European competitions this season, including holders Liverpool, will enter at the third-round stage.
Ties will take place on weeks commencing 16 and 23 September.
Because there are rounds of Champions League and Europa League fixtures also scheduled for those two midweeks, the six clubs involved in those competitions - Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester United - will be kept apart to ensure they can fulfil their Carabao Cup tie in the alternate midweek to their European fixture.
Those six clubs will take part in a pre-draw before Forest v Newcastle to decide if they will be at home or away in the third round, with a main draw determining the 16 ties later in the evening.
Should Chelsea progress to the next phase of the Conference League, they will not be in action in that competition again until the start of October.
Roma are open to selling 26-year-old England forward Tammy Abraham, with West Ham interested. (Football Insider), external
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James Jones
Fan writer
There was enough evidence from West Ham's opening weekend defeat to Aston Villa to suggest it wouldn't take long for new boss Julen Lopetegui to get his first win as boss. Seven days later and he's off the mark with a hugely impressive 2-0 victory away at Crystal Palace.
Only a few months ago, we lost 5-2 at Selhurst Park as David Moyes' hugely successful four-year reign threatened to end in a whimper. Given just two of Lopetegui's summer signings started the win last weekend, it just shows the impact he's already having on the squad.
What was most evident this time around, though, was the options the Spaniard had at his disposal on the bench. The likes of Niclas Fullkrug, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Edson Alvarez and Jean-Clair Todibo were called upon in the second half, with Fullkrug going on to win more aerial duels than anyone from both sides (5) and Wan-Bissaka's run up the right wing from his own half leading to West Ham's opener. Max Kilman, another new signing, assisted the second goal.
Back in April, all Moyes had to try and turn the game on its head was Maxwell Cornet, Danny Ings, Kalvin Phillips and Ben Johnson. They didn't obviously.
Squad depth - or a lack of - was one of the biggest frustrations amongst the fanbase throughout the last four years. It was partially blamed on the failure to reach the Europa League final in 2022 and the club's Premier League struggles in 2022-2023.
In just one summer Lopetegui hasn't just improved the starting XI, he's also improved squad depth to a level that means players can be introduced off the bench and actually have a meaningful impact on proceedings.
It's exciting to have so many strong options now - it's just a shame we don't have European football this season to really put them to the test.
Find more from James Jones at We Are West Ham, external
Nottingham Forest are planning a move for England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 29, who is not in the plans of new West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui. (Football Insider), external
West Ham might be willing to listen to offers for Ward-Prowse, but are not actively looking to sell him. (Sky Sports), external
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