When signings must be registered to play this weekend as Moises Caicedo and David Raya could be on the move ahead of the deadline
The Premier League returns this weekend, with clubs looking to show off their new stars ahead of gameweek one.
Clubs across the league will be looking to make last minute deals in time for the first game.
Arsenal will be looking to close the gap on Manchester City this season. Mikel Arteta’s side have made big moves already in the summer window and have signed the likes of Declan Rice from West Ham, Kai Havertz from Chelsea and Jurrien Timber from Ajax.
Pep Guardiola’s side have also added to their squad this season, signing the likes of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea and Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig.
Mail Sport breaks down when signings must be registered to play this weekend.
The Premier League returns this weekend with clubs looking to register new players in time for gameweek one
Champions Manchester City are in action this evening and will face Premier League newboys Manchester City
When signings must be registered to play this weekend?
Players must be registered 12pm the working day before a game. Manchester City and Burnley had until midday yesterday to register any new signings.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Premier League teams will have until 12pm today.
Liverpool will be hoping they can sign Moises Caicedo in time for their clash with Chelsea on Sunday.
The Reds have successfully hijacked Chelsea’s move for Caicedo and agreed to a British record £110million deal with the Brighton midfielder overnight.
Earlier this week, Arsenal reached a £30m agreement with Brentford for goalkeeper David Raya as the player prepares to become Arteta’s next star signing.
The goalkeeper will join the north London club on an initial £3m loan with the option to buy set at £27m. The Gunners will be eager to register the player in time for their match with Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal will be hoping they can register David Raya in time for their clash with Nottingham Forest
What are the fixtures this weekend?
Manchester City will kick off the Premier League season this evening with a trip to newly promoted Burnley.
The biggest game of the weekend will see Chelsea face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in a blockbuster showdown.
The full fixtures for this weekend is as follows:
Friday
Saturday
- Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
- Bournemouth vs West Ham
- Brighton vs Luton
- Everton vs Fulham
- Sheffield Utd vs Crystal Palace
- Newcastle vs Aston Villa
Sunday
- Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Chelsea vs Liverpool
Monday
The biggest game of the weekend will see Chelsea take on Liverpool on Sunday
When is the Deadline Day?
With the summer window officially open, it will run until Friday, September 1 and will close at 11pm.
However, the summer window in La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga is expected open on Saturday, July 1.
One of the biggest deals completed on Deadline Day last summer saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang move to Chelsea.
Manchester United confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Antony on the same day for £85.5m – who signed a five-year-deal.
