THE summer transfer has finally closed after a hectic few weeks – or has it?
While the main window has shut, clubs are still able to get a host of deals over the line.
The players Premier League sides may still sign in the ‘domestic’ window
Teams are allowed to hunt freebies – such as Mario Gotze, Jack Wilshere and Daniel Sturridge – and sign them at any time.
On top of that though, there is a “domestic only” window now open – running until 5pm on October 16.
In this instance, Premier League clubs are allowed to sign players from the Championship – or below – ONLY.
That means no foreign signings and no bringing in other Premier League players.
Clubs must raid free agency, the Football League or non-league – or simply go without.
We take a look at the best XI of Football League stars who COULD be on the move before the domestic window closes.
GOALKEEPER – Jack Butland
Jack Butland could move to Everton to provide back-up to PickfordCredit: Reuters
Current club: Stoke
Linked with: Everton
THE England stopper has seemingly been destined to leave Stoke for years – yet still, he’s at Stoke.
Butland transfer chatter has been uncharacteristically quiet this summer.
But with Everton desperate for some competition for error-prone Jordan Pickford, they could turn to the now-only-£8million-rated Butland.
RIGHT-BACK – Max Aarons
Max Aarons is still at Norwich despite a host of giants chasing himCredit: PA:Press Association
Current club: Norwich
Linked with: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham
THE Norwich full-back has been chased by seemingly every European giant this summer, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
It’s looking increasingly unlikely he will now move, with time running out and the Canaries keen to hold out for around £25m.
But with a host of clubs interested – and nowhere to look but the Football League – Aarons could yet still get a move back to the Premier League.
CENTRE-BACK – Dael Fry
Dael Fry has been linked with a hatful of PL teamsCredit: Alamy Live News
Current club: Middlesbrough
Linked with: Burnley, Everton, Newcastle, Southampton
THE Boro star is another to have been frequently linked with a move away from the Riverside.
Burnley were leading the race, with Sean Dyche fearful of losing James Tarkowski.
With the Clarets holding firm despite offers from multiple clubs – including West Ham – Fry may pop back up on the radar of Everton, Newcastle and Southampton.
CENTRE-BACK – Joe Worrall
Worrall was a one-time target for Sean DycheCredit: Alamy Live News
Current club: Nottingham Forest
Linked with: Burnley
ANOTHER linked with a move to Turf Moor, Dyche was monitoring Forest star Worrall.
Now unlikely to leave, with Tarkowski staying put, reports have claimed Burnley had offered the Championship side £4m plus Ben Gibson earlier this summer.
LEFT-BACK – Diego Rico
Diego Rico could join Sheff Utd to provide depth at the left-wing-back spotCredit: Alamy Live News
Current club: Bournemouth
Linked with: Sheff Utd
CHRIS WILDER is desperate to bolster his squad and prove their incredible 2019-20 season wasn’t a flash in the pan.
And reports claim the Blades chief is targeting Rico of recently-relegated Bournemouth to slot into his favoured left-wing-back role.
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CENTRE-MID – Todd Cantwell
Cantwell is being seriously pursued by Leeds, as well as Leicester and NewcastleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Current club: Norwich
Linked with: Leeds, Leicester, Newcastle
A HATFUL of top-flight teams have been after Cantwell this summer – including Leicester, who feared losing James Maddison, and Newcastle.
Leeds now appear to be leading the race after their move for Bayern Munich star Michael Cuisance collapsed in the 11th hour.
CENTRE-MID – David Brooks
Man Utd had hoped to sign Broooks, with Bournemouth holding out for £50mCredit: PA:Press Association
Current club: Bournemouth, Sheff Utd, Tottenham
Linked with: Man Utd
BROOKS has been linked with a number of clubs, most-notably Man Utd.
However, Bournemouth are determined to get £50m for their versatile midfielder, putting off even mega-rich United.
RIGHT-WING – Ismaila Sarr
Ismaila Sarr is on the radar of at least three Premier League sidesCredit: Alamy Live News
Current club: Watford
Linked with: Aston Villa, Liverpool, Man Utd
ANOTHER winger on the radar of Man Utd, Premier League clubs are hoping to lure £40m-rated Sarr back to the top flight after being relegated with Watford.
Sarr was electric as Watford stunned champions Liverpool 3-0 last season, alerting a number of clubs to his undoubted potential.
LEFT-WING – Said Benrahma
Said Benrahma may have priced himself out of a summer move to the PLCredit: Alamy Live News
Current club: Brentford
Linked with: Aston Villa, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham
QUITE possibly the most-talented player in the Championship, Benrahma was expected to leave Brentford this summer.
However, Benrahma talked himself out of a move to Palace due to his sky-high wages demands.
The Eagles could make another move – but only if they can offload Andros Townsend first – with Aston Villa and Fulham also linked.
Chelsea were rumoured to be interested earlier in the summer before their monster splurge on the likes of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz.
STRIKER – Troy Deeney
Troy Deeney is on the radar of Leicester boss Brendan RodgersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Current club: Watford
Linked with: Leicester, West Brom
THE Watford captain is another tipped with a move away from Vicarage Road.
Leicester want Deeney to provide back-up to on-fire Jamie Vardy, while West Brom are also in the hunt for a new striker.
STRIKER – Josh King
Josh King is almost certain to leave in the domestic transfer windowCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Current club: Bournemouth
Linked with: Aston Villa, Man Utd, Tottenham, West Brom, West Ham
BOURNEMOUTH are doing a good job of keeping their star players at the club, despite relegation.
But King appears desperate to move, most-strongly linked with Old Trafford.
After United signed Edinson Cavani on deadline day and Spurs signed Carlos Vinicius, it now seems more likely King will join one of Villa, West Brom or West Ham.
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