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After some early season setbacks, "proud" Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing Conference League progress.

Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.

The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton reject their two bids for Yankuba Minteh.

Newcastle United sign Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez for a fee which could rise to £52m.

Aston Villa, Man City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.

Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.

Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.

Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.

Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.