With Wembley Stadium subject to coronavirus restrictions and London under lockdown, the EFL Cup final has been pushed back two months.
After much doubt over his future, Said Benrahma has at last completed a move to West Ham from Brentford.
Kylian Mbappe reportedly wants to leave Ligue 1 holders PSG for LaLiga champions Real Madrid.
Jadon Sancho appears set to stay at Borussia Dortmund until at least the end of the season.
With his Real Madrid contract expiring, Sergio Ramos is reportedly a target for two other European giants.
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly wanted by both Manchester clubs.
Arsenal beat Liverpool on penalties on Thursday and will now take on holders Manchester City in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Liverpool and Wolves could reportedly do further transfer business.
Ollie Watkins, joint-top scorer in the Championship last season, has completed a move from Brentford to Aston Villa on a five-year deal.
Blackburn Rovers provide the first test of the Championship season for relegated Bournemouth on September 12.