The transfer window is edging closer to shutting for the year as clubs across the Premier League desperately attempt to secure last-minute buys and prevent the window crashing shut on their fingers.

An interesting image, but a reality for several clubs with gaping holes yet to be filled by an exciting new signing or two. We have brought your latest dose of transfer gossip on this Tuesday morning, beginning at Old Trafford – where a fifth summer signing is looking closer by the

Fabrizio Romano has revealed for GiveMeSport that Manchester United are ‘advancing fast’ on the signing of Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The transfer guru states that an agreement is already in place with the 23-year-old, who looks set to be brought in to compete with Andre Onana following a summer of speculation regarding the future of United’s goalkeeping position.

The report continues that discussions have taken place around a £17million package, while Antwerp are looking for €25m (£22m) to seal the deal. All parties ‘anticipate an agreement before deadline day’.

The 3AM verdict: This appears to be a smart move for United, though we are not sure why a deal has taken this long. Lammens can be brought in with the view to becoming the Red Devils’ No.1 for years to come but, should he take some time to adapt, having Onana around would mean the pressure is not quite as high. Potentially, the intention could be to part ways with the Cameroon international next summer after giving him a final chance to earn his place in the starting XI.

Tottenham submit mammoth £73m offer for Man City star

Also reported by GiveMeSport, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly offered an improved bid of £73m for Manchester City winger Savinho as Thomas Frank’s side remain determined to strengthen in attacking areas before the end of the window.

The report cites Fichajes in Spain as claiming the club-record bid has been lodged by Spurs, who recently missed out on Eberechi Eze and may feel that their only option is to make City an offer they cannot refuse. Pep Guardiola has made it clear that he does not want to part ways with the 21-year-old Brazil international but an improved offer could change things and leave City looking elsewhere – potentially setting them up to go all out for Rodrygo as a replacement.

The 3AM verdict: The price seems a little steep for a player who scored one Premier League goal last season. Unfortunately for Spurs, this gives off a scent of desperation following the hijack of their move for Eze.

They would probably be better off going just a little higher to bid around £78m for Rodrygo himself – because is it really a wise idea to open the door for City to sign him? Despite all this, we feel there will certainly be further developments to come in this Savinho saga.

Newcastle turmoil continues as £50m striker bid rejected

Reported by Caught Offside, Newcastle United’s transfer struggles this summer are reportedly continuing as Wolves reject a £50m offer for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Newcastle are on the search for two new strikers to replace the departed Callum Wilson and striking and statement-writing Alexander Isak. The club will be in a very awkward situation come September if two strikers cannot be brought in, let alone one.

Wolves have reiterated that Strand Larsen, who scored 14 goals last season while on loan and has now joined permanently from Celta Vigo, is not for sale under any circumstances this summer. Newcastle may yet return with an improved offer despite this.

The 3AM verdict: Strand Larsen is a good player who has proven his ability to score goals in the Premier League, but Newcastle would be best placed putting their time elsewhere. Wolves have already sold their two best players this summer and may as well be signing a relegation contract if they were to part ways with their starting centre-forward at this stage in the window.

Furthermore, if the Magpies were to up their bid by £3m or more then Strand Larsen would become the most expensive Norwegian footballer ever. Which does not quite sit right with us when Erling Haaland plies his trade in the Premier League. There are not many striker options left on the market admittedly, but this one appears to be a dead end.