Meanwhile, down in the Championship, a gap is already starting to form between the promotion challengers and relegation scrappers just four weeks into the new campaign. Here's all the latest transfer gossip from Yorkshire and beyond, ahead of the domestic deadline next Friday.
1. Welbeck released by Hornets
Watford have confirmed the release of ex-Arsenal and Man Utd striker Danny Welbeck. The England international, 29, was a Premier League winner with the Red Devils in 2013. (Club website) Photo: NEIL HALL
2. Rams fail with deadline day bids
Reports from Germany claim that Derby County saw three separate bids rejected for SV Darmstadt striker Serdar Dursun. Nottingham Forest were also believed to be keen on the towering forward. (Nottingham Post) Photo: Alex Grimm
3. Man Utd could still seal Sarr
Manchester United have been tipped as the front-runners to sign Watford winger Ismaila Sarr, with the domestic transfer window allowing the club additional time to land the £40m-rated star. (Sport Witness) Photo: Naomi Baker
4. Austin wants Baggies stay over Rams
West Brom striker Charlie Austin is said to be uninterested in the advances of Derby County, and will instead look to remain with the Baggies and fight for a starting spot in Slaven Bilic's side. (Express & Star) Photo: Pool