Liverpool made a last-minute attempt to sign 23-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto on loan during the transfer deadline, but the deal fell through as Chelsea pursued a permanent transfer instead. Meanwhile, Chelsea tried to sign 23-year-old midfielder Alex Scott from Bournemouth to replace Enzo Fernandez, but Bournemouth had no interest in selling the former England Under-21 international this summer. Arsenal turned down a request from Chelsea about 27-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, indicating the Gunners were not willing to let him go. Looking ahead, Manchester United are reportedly planning to make three defensive signings next summer. Several key defenders, including England's Luke Shaw (31), Harry Maguire (33), Argentina's Lisandro Martinez (28), and Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt (27), have been on trial this season, suggesting the club is evaluating their futures. Manchester United's 18-year-old striker Chido Obi is considering a loan move to either the Netherlands or his native Denmark, both of which have transfer windows closing on Wednesday. Feyenoord is among the clubs interested in the young talent. Meanwhile, Everton showed interest in signing 26-year-old full-back Jordan Teze from Monaco, but the Ligue 1 club's management blocked the move, keeping the Netherlands international at the club. In other developments, England defender Fikayo Tomori (28) will return to AC Milan's squad under manager Ruben Amorim after he turned down a transfer away from the Serie A club. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo (27) had "clear the air" talks with the club's management after they refused to approve his potential sale to Manchester City. Lastly, Wrexham are interested in signing free agent Jamie Vardy (39), but they face competition from Brazilian club Sao Paulo and League One side Sheffield Wednesday. Meanwhile, Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Ittihad and Diriyah are also looking into signing Aston Villa and Jamaica winger Leon Bailey (29).