Oh, before I leave: here’s today’s Football Daily.

Right then, that’s enough of me describing people leaving their job for – shock – another job. But please don’t leave us as we’ll have live coverage of the Champions League group-phase draw starting very soon. If you don’t want that, come join me as a I report on proceedings at Lord’s. Just please don’t go. Please.

The Champions League draw gets underway soon. Still trying to get your head around the new format? Cause I am. Give this a try.

Manchester United now expect the €50m (£42m) plus €10m add-ons signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain and Scott McTominay’s €30m (£25m) transfer to Napoli to become official during Friday’s transfer deadline day.

I really miss the days when all they had to mark a signing was a picture with the new shirt and scarf.

“I saw Anfield and as soon as I saw Anfield I said to my wife: ‘Put the song on [You’ll Never Walk Alone] because I want to imagine myself playing there and hearing the chant of the fans.’” Federico Chiesa is a really happy man.

Looks like Marc Guéhi’s going to stick around in south London.

Wout Weghorst has returned to his homeland, leaving Burnley for Ajax on a permanent deal. All of a sudden, Erik ten Hag wants him back.

With Kieran Trippier announcing his retirement from international football, this is going to get some serious airplay today.

A look ahead to the weekend with the Football Weekly crew:

Federico Chiesa is a happy man. Here’s what he had to say to Liverpool’s website:

When Richard Hughes called me and he said, ‘Do you want to join Liverpool?’ – and the coach called me – I said yes immediately because I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans. So, I’m so happy and I can’t wait to get started.”

“As a Liverpool fan, my theory is that Sterling going to United is just another step on his mission to annoy us,” writes Espen Bommen. “First Chelsea, then City, now United. I would expect him to finish his career at Everton just so he can complete his own little quadruple.”

I’d quite like it if he decided to go down the Nicolas Anelka route: forget United, try things out at Arsenal, Bolton and West Brom. Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus and Fenerbahce as the overseas options.

Jamie Jackson reported on Federico Chiesa’s move yesterday. It’s thrown me a bit that he’s still just 26.

The Sheffield United midfielder Anis Slimane is set for a medical at Championship rivals Norwich after agreeing a move to East Anglia.

The 23-year-old missed Sheffield United’s Carabao Cup tie against Barnsley in midweek after coming off the bench at Carrow Road in a 1-1 draw last weekend. Slimane was originally supposed to be in the team to play in the match but asked to be withdrawn. “I believe there’s a deal with Norwich that’s imminent, he didn’t think he was in the right frame of mind to play and so he didn’t,” manager Chris Wilder said.

The Tunisian international joined Sheffield United just over a year ago from Brondby but struggled to make an impact at Bramall Lane.

My stint on this liveblog is over. Handing over now to Taha Hashim. Enjoy!

Lee Carsley will announce his first England squad for the upcoming Nation League matches against Republic of Ireland and Finland in the next few minutes. Here’s some fresh news to keep you warm until then.

Maupay’s reaction to his imminent departure from Everton …

Nabil Fekir is reportedly on his way to UAE to sign for Al Jazira, in a deal worth just €7m. What a player he was, although he’s still just 31 years old.

It’s mad that in today’s crazy market, Chiesa costs less than £13m with add-ons included. Yes, he has been injured, but these are the prime years of his career. At his best, he is a terrifying player.

An email from Greg, in response to my reader call-out earlier.

“Hi Michael, I think Osimhen would be the cocky, fast-of-foot goalscoring machine not seen at Arsenal since Henry and Anelka strutted their stuff. He’s seemingly very affordable for a title chasing club, I cannot understand why he’s not been snapped up by The Gunners”.

Few would argue he would not improve the squad. In an ideal world, I think most Gunners would support selling Gabriel Jesus for £30/40m, buying Osimhen for £60m. The latter seems to be the figure being banded about for the Nigerian.

I can’t see any of this happening though. Havertz is undeniably the No 1 striker at the moment. and I can’t see Osimhen being a financially viable option until either/both Nketiah or Jesus depart.

Is anyone else sort of shocked that Marseille want to buy Neal Maupay? I have to say that I have been slightly bemused by the French’s clubs transfer policy this summer for different reasons – Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Ismaël Koné (the latter is good, but £15m from Watford?), among others. I honestly expected a bit more from Roberto De Zerbi. Once again, they don’t look like Ligue 1 title challengers to me, backed up by a 2-2 home draw against Reims at the weekend.

Hello all, here for the next hour. Send me your missives to michael.butler@theguardian.com, possibly with the player you think would most transform your team (and why).

That concludes my stint. I have handed over the four phones to Michael Butler.

Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale has turned down a move to Al-Ettifaq. The academy graduate does not want to move to the Saudi Pro League side, who briefly had Jordan Henderson last season.

Dan Christmas gets in touch: “Can Jeremy Lee actually provide some examples of Raheem Sterling’s ‘severe attitude problem’? I can’t think of anything, other than the tabloids used to pick on him for reasons probably best left alone in a light-hearted transfer blog. He’s been pretty cool about Chelsea dropping him like it’s hot.”

Kieran Trippier has meanwhile retired from international football. He’s staying at Newcastle, despite speculation to the contrary.

“I never thought as a young lad from Bury that I would play for my country let alone achieve 54 caps,” Trippier posted on social media. “It’s been one of the biggest honours of my life to represent my country at four major tournaments. I want to say a big thank you to Gareth and all the staff that have worked with the England squad for the trust they have placed in me throughout the years.”

A Leicester legend has retired from football. Such an important, dependable player during that that 2016-16 title win.

Talking of transfers, “the” MLS is always happy to find a home for ageing megastars.

If Manuel Ugarte is to be confirmed by Manchester United, then another signing may be in the offing, Sékou Koné, 18, is set to join Manchester United from Malian side Guidars FC according to L’Equipe. He’s seen as a long-term signing who will be given time.

Bundesliga transfer news.

Billy Gilmour’s move to Napoli is now OFF, according to reports. He did play well against Manchester United last weekend and so won’t be joining Scott McTominay.

Sky Sports are suggesting another unwanted Chelsea player, Trevon Chalobah, may be headed to Stuttgart on loan. If that comes off, he’ll be playing Champions League football.

The Chelsea goalkeeper, Djordje Petrovic, is going to join Strasbourg on loan after losing his place to Robert Sánchez and Filip Jörgensen.

Wolves are interested in signing Nayef Aguerd on loan from West Ham. The Morocco centre-back is out of favour at the London Stadium and has emerged as a target for Gary O’Neil’s team.

That earlier Kepa news, as written up by Ben Fisher.

There’s cautious optimism at Chelsea about their move for Victor Osimhen, the feeling at Stamford Bridge being that they can convince the Napoli striker to join them on a salary that fits into their wage structure.

A new striker remains a priority for Enzo Maresca, as he is wary of pressing ahead with Nicolas Jackson as the only senior No9 in his squad. However doubt remains over whether Osimhen will end up a Chelsea player. He has a huge offer from Al Ahli and the Saudis are trying hard to get the Nigerian to take it. There’s talk, too, that there could be a late move from PSG.

More negotiations today. Chelsea have alternatives but it doesn’t sound like they are sure on going for for Ivan Toney.

Meanwhile Chelsea are still working on a deal to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. A loan to Juventus is the other option for the United winger. Meanwhile another Chelsea goalkeeper is heading for the exit - Djordje Peteovic is set to join sister club Strasbourg on loan.

Jeremy Lee gets in touch: “Whilst the fact United have been surprisingly un United like in the effectiveness of this window’s transfers – ie we have actually got some decent players at reasonable prices to fill positions that really needed filling - can someone please explain to me why Sterling would even come on to the radar of the boys at Ineos?

“Swap one overpaid , underperforming player with a severe attitude problem for an even more overpaid, underperforming player with another severe – well, you get the point! I note with caution that on Wikipedia Sterling is compared to Alexis Sanchez – and we ll know how well that went for United. Keep your money in your pocket Sir Jim please Keep the Faith.”

The word from Bretntford is that Ivan Toney may stay at the club. Chelsea and Al-Ahli have shifted attentions to Victor Osimhen.

News on a summer signing, bad news, actually. Brighton signed Matt O’Reilly only for his to get injured in the opening minutes of his debut against Crawley. Fabian Hurzeler speaks: “It’s a bad injury, he needs ankle surgery and I can’t say how long he’s out. We will support him and try to get him back fast on the pitch. He’s a good character, and is a really positive guy. It’s really important to stay mentality strong and I am certain he will come back stronger from this.”