It's deadline day for the January transfer window and Premier League clubs have only until 7pm to complete any late deals.
It's January transfer window deadline day with Premier League clubs having just a matter of hours left to complete any deals. Teams up and down the league are hoping to get their final incomings and outgoings done before the 7pm deadline.
Liverpool and Chelsea both want to bring Jeremy Jacquet to England but it looks like the Reds have won the race for the French defender. Elsewhere, Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen appears Crystal Palace-bound, with Jean-Philippe Mateta potentially set to join AC Milan, depending on a medical issue. Tottenham and Arsenal could both do late deals due to injuries while Manchester United could oversee some exits.
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Man City ace shares social media post after return to club
Sverre Nypan has posted on social media following his return to Manchester City.
The Norwegian ace spent the first half of the season on loan at Middlesbrough, before being recalled by City.
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Rashford won't return to Manchester United
Marcus Rashford has decided against returning to Manchester United when his loan deal ends at Barcelona.
Despite reports suggesting Michael Carrick would extend an olive branch if given the permanent job, Rashford has no intention of coming back to Old Trafford.
Even if Barcelona cannot stump up the cash to buy him permanently, he would rather seek out another club than play for United again.
He wants his next club decided before this summer's World Cup.
Xabi Alonso on 'Man City shortlist' for Pep Guardiola replacements
Away from transfers for a minute, it's being reported that Xabi Alonso is on Manchester City's shortlist for potential Pep Guardiola replacements.
That's according to The Telegraph, who report the ex-Liverpool midfielder has plenty of admirers at the Etihad Stadium.
Alonso spent just over six months in charge of Real Madrid, most recently, before being sacked by Los Blancos.
Guardiola's contract with City is set to run until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Tottenham agree Arsenal hijack
Tottenham have beaten Arsenal to the signing of Hearts' 18-year-old striker James Wilson.
That's according to the Daily Record, who claim that he is travelling to London to sign a loan deal until the end of the season.
Arsenal made an initial approach but Spurs moved ahead by offering a significant loan fee, while also determining details of a possible purchase clause.
Man Utd striker leaves club on loan
Ethan Wheatley has left Manchester United for League One Bradford City.
He will join the Bantams until the end of the season.
Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace still on
Jorgen Strand Larsen's proposed £45million transfer to Crystal Palace is still expected to go through, despite Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan collapsing.
Late solutions for Mateta are still being looked at as the Frenchman tries to find a way out of Selhurst Park today.
Wolves have Adam Armstrong set to join as Strand Larsen's replacement.
Oxlade-Chamberlain to Arsenal?
Mikel Arteta smiled and said "we explore every option" when asked if Arsenal could sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to boost their midfield depth.
The former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder is currently training with the Gunners' under-21s.
And Arsenal have struggled to source a player to bring in before 7pm tonight to fill in for the injured Mikel Merino.
Arteta said: "When you lose a big player in the squad, with four months to go and all the competitions to play for, you need to do everything you possibly can to see if there is a player is available.
"If we don't, we keep what we have. You have to bring a player that has the capacity to adapt immediately and impact the team. That's not easy.
"If it would be, we wouldn't be here. We need to find solutions and try."
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Mateta to AC Milan falls through
Jean-Philippe Mateta's proposed move to AC Milan has fallen through, according to Sky Sports Italia.
The striker was poised to join the Italian giants in a deadline-day switch but the deal is no longer thought to be going ahead.
It remains to be seen how that may complicate Crystal Palace's pursuit of Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Liverpool deal scrapped
Ajax have confirmed that Liverpool midfielder James McConnell's loan move has been terminated.
The Dutch club said: "The administrative handling of this has been completed; the player himself had already not been part of Ajax’s selection since early January."
The 21-year-old was initially set to spend the season in Amsterdam but made just seven appearances for an Ajax side 18 points off league leaders PSV.
McConnell signed a new long-term Liverpool contract before he joined Ajax.
Man Utd block exit
Manchester United have blocked Tyrell Malacia from leaving today despite his minimal game time at Old Trafford.
Malacia finds himself the second-choice left-back to Luke Shaw following an injury to Patrick Dorgu.
Reports claim left-back Malacia was about to board a plane to Turkey this morning before being informed any potential exit is off.
The Dutchman's only appearance for United this season came in the 88th minute of a win over Newcastle on Boxing Day.
Malacia is out of contract in the summer and will leave United as a free agent.
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Sunderland agree Nilson Angulo deal
With Simon Adingra headed to Monaco on loan, Sunderland have reached an agreement with Anderlecht to sign winger Nilson Angulo.
The Black Cats will pay £15m upfront and potentially a further £2.5m in add-ons.
Angulo, a 22-year-old Ecuador international, is having his medical overseas and is expected to join before the deadline.
Liverpool to hold Villa talks
Liverpool and Aston Villa will sit down to discuss Harvey Elliott's situation at Villa Park.
The terms of the agreement could be changed with Elliott having had little game time at Villa.
Part of the reason is because the Villans will automatically trigger an obligatory permanent move worth £35million if he makes a set number of appearances.
The Daily Mail say the obligation could be changed to an option, or the appearance total could be raised, to allow Elliott to get more minutes in the coming months.
Five hours left
Clubs are running out of time to get their final bits of business done.
There are now fewer than five hours to go until the deadline!
Tottenham hijack Arsenal move
Tottenham are trying to hijack Arsenal's move for James Wilson from Hearts, say Sky Sports.
Spurs want to do a loan deal with an option to buy the 18-year-old, similar to their north London rivals.
Wilson would become part of the Tottenham under-21s squad if they pulled off the deal.
Palace eye Japan international
Crystal Palace have asked about exciting NEC Nijmegen midfielder Kodai Sano.
The 22-year-old Japan international has long been watched by Palace scouts but NEC do not want to lose him mid-season.
They currently sit third in the Eredivisie and want to keep their team together to challenge for Europe.
Sano is unlikely to move today but Palace could return in the summer, with their current Japanese midfielder Daichi Kamada out of contract in July.
Kalvin Phillips leaving Man City
Kalvin Phillips is heading to the Championship to join Sheffield United on loan.
Phillips' Manchester City career is in tatters but the £42million midfielder is returning to Yorkshire to link up with the Blades.
He has only made six starts across all competitions since joining City in 2022 and has had a mere seven minutes of senior football this season.
City are set to pay a significant portion of his wages as Phillips looks to resurrect his career at Bramall Lane.
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Arsenal striker swoop at risk
Arsenal's surprise move for Hearts striker James Wilson is at risk, according to our sister title the Daily Record.
Hearts are demanding a big fee after receiving contact from the Gunners over the weekend.
Arsenal want to sign the 18-year-old on an initial loan deal so they can watch him in their under-21s.
But the Scottish league leaders will only allow that if the two clubs agree on a transfer fee upfront and are awaiting Arsenal's response.
Jean-Philippe Mateta latest
Sky Sports say Juventus are keeping a keen eye on Jean-Philippe Mateta's situation at Crystal Palace.
Mateta has been undergoing physical checks before a move to AC Milan and Palace still expect him to move to the San Siro.
But there is a possibility Milan pull the plug if they decide at the 11th hour they're happy with their existing options.
Juve will then try to step in if that happens.
Sunderland to loan winger out
Sunderland are in talks with Monaco to send Simon Adingra on loan to Ligue 1.
The winger will join the French side with an option to make the move permanently in the summer, with the Black Cats set to make at least £1m from the six-month loan.
The Ivorian only joined in the summer for £21m but has only started nine of their 24 Premier League matches.
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Robertson to Spurs
Andy Robertson to Tottenham is unlikely today, say Sky Sports, but they could return for the Scot in the summer.
Liverpool blocked the veteran left-back from leaving this month due to injuries at the back.
But Robertson's contract expires in the summer.
Palace's centre-back struggles
Crystal Palace have tried to sign four defenders since losing Marc Guehi to Man City - but look unlikely to get any of them before tonight.
Chelsea's Josh Acheampong, Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell and Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez have all been looked at. But their asking prices are too high for Palace.
Ruben Kluivert - the son of Patrick and brother of Justin - of Lyon has also been enquired about but seems set to stay in France.
Liverpool right-back latest
It appears unlikely Liverpool will sign a right-back today after a swoop for Lutsharel Geertruida collapsed last night.
The versatile RB Leipzig player, who can play at right-back, centre-back and defensive midfielder, is currently on loan at Sunderland.
There was talk that Liverpool could take over the loan deal but the Black Cats failed to find a replacement, so the Reds walked away.
Geertruida wanted to move to Anfield but will remain at the Stadium of Light for the rest of the season.
Spurs not interested in Sterling
Raheem Sterling is on the lookout for a new club after leaving Chelsea to become a free agent.
But Sky Sports News say Tottenham, who are looking for a winger, are not interested in the former England attacker.
Several Premier League clubs - Crystal Palace, Fulham, West Ham and Everton - have been linked.
Bournemouth denied Inter star
Bournemouth have seen a bid for Luis Henrique rejected by Inter Milan.
The Premier League club presented a proposal that would have seen them take the Brazil winger on loan with an option to sign him permanently in the summer.
But Inter want to keep the 24-year-old wing-back so have not entertained the offer.
The Cherries look unlikely to get a fifth signing through the door before 7pm as it stands.
Newcastle star headed for medical
Newcastle United have given their former captain Jamaal Lascelles permission to travel for a medical with Leicester City.
Over a decade after leaving Nottingham Forest for Newcastle, the 32-year-old is set to depart.
Lascelles is out of contract at the end of the season so is likely to move for nothing, having made 253 appearances since joining in 2014.
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Forest approach rejected
Nottingham Forest have had an approach for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney rejected.
The Englishman has 18 months left on his contract but Boro are determined not to lose Hackney as they fight for promotion to the Premier League.
Jeremy Jacquet medical underway
Jeremy Jacquet has arrived in England to begin his Liverpool medical.
The French defender looks set to be the biggest addition of deadline day, even though he won't join the Reds until the summer.
Man City recall Nypan
Sverre Nypan has returned to Manchester City from his loan spell at Middlesbrough.
The Norwegian, 19, has had his stint with the Championship side cut short after making just three starts for Boro.
City instead feel his development will be best served training with Pep Guardiola's side between now and the end of May.
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Arsenal in striker talks
Arsenal are in discussions to bring Hearts striker James Wilson in on loan.
The Gunners want to see the 18-year-old internally before deciding whether to sign the forward on a permanent basis.
Wilson has found it tough to get game time at Hearts this season but already has eight first-team goals in 45 appearances.
He has also earned a senior Scotland cap.
Man Utd latest
Manchester United are unlikely to welcome any signings today.
Instead, the Red Devils are firmly focused on the summer - and rebuilding their midfield.
Casemiro will leave as a free agent and Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson are top-tier targets for INEOS.
Harry Wilson approach rejected
Fulham instantly rebuffed interest from Everton last week for midfielder Harry Wilson, say the BBC.
Wilson has been their star man this season and has eight Premier League goals.
Everton made an enquiry with the Welshman out of contract in the summer.
But after being rebuffed, the Toffees have moved on to Chelsea's Tyrique George.
Spurs eyeing a forward
Tottenham are on the lookout for a forward today, but Maghnes Akliouche won't be joining from Monaco unless the Ligue 1 club can first source a replacement.
The Independent say Moussa Diaby and Jhon Duran are possibilities for Spurs.
Jorgen Strand Larsen completes medical
Jorgen Strand Larsen has completed his medical to join Crystal Palace this month.
Palace expect Jean-Philippe Mateta to join AC Milan as the Serie A giants examine the striker in Paris this morning.
The Eagles do not expect any issues as it stands and are planning to sign Strand Larsen regardless of what happens.
The Norwegian could cost as much as £48million.
Spurs eye late deal
Tottenham are scouring for any late opportunities after 11 players missed yesterday's draw with Man City due to injury.
Spurs have already signed Conor Gallagher and Souza but are ready to bolster the squad elsewhere.
"We are active, no doubt about that. If something happens, let's see," manager Thomas Frank told journalists last night.
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Tonali to Arsenal played down
Newcastle have dismissed any suggestion Arsenal could sign Sandro Tonali today.
And it has emerged the Gunners do not have a recall clause for Ethan Nwaneri after he joined Marseille on loan.
It remains to be seen if Arsenal find any alternative targets.
Palace's Ordonez interest rebuffed
Crystal Palace have been put off from moving for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez today.
The Ecuadorian has been linked to Liverpool before with several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on the centre-back.
But Brugge want over £34million (€40m) so any swoop from Palace, who sold captain Marc Guehi to Man City for £20m, is highly unlikely.
Chelsea star headed to West Ham
Axel Disasi is expected to join West Ham on loan from Chelsea, report Sky Sports. A medical has been scheduled.
The Blues want to sell the 27-year-old outcast who is in exile at Stamford Bridge and has not made a single first-team appearance this season.
But the Hammers want to bring Disasi in after he spent the second half of last season with Aston Villa.
Roma and Lyon are other clubs who were keen.
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Brighton confirm loan exit
Brighton have confirmed that attacking midfielder Brajan Gruda has joined RB Leipzig on loan for the second half of the season for regular minutes.
Just days ago, Gruda, 21, made clear he dreams of playing for "a top club" in the future - naming Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool as options.
Arsenal trying to sign Sandro Tonali
Arsenal are pushing to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle today, say Sky Sport Germany.
The Gunners are looking to bring the Italian in with Mikel Merino facing a lengthy lay-off due to injury.
Talks have been held this morning but a deal is very difficult to do with Newcastle not having given a green light.
Tyrique George to Everton
Chelsea winger Tyrique George, who almost joined Fulham in the summer, is headed to Everton.
The 19-year-old will join on an initial loan deal that includes the option to make the move permanent in the summer.
With Jack Grealish potentially out for the remainder of the season, George will compete for starts at Everton having yet to start a Premier League game for Chelsea this season.
Two Wolves medicals
Wolves will conduct two medicals today - and could yet complete a third signing too.
Marseille and England midfielder Angel Gomes flying in to the UK to have a medical in the West Midlands.
While Adam Armstrong is poised to join on a permanent deal from Southampton for an initial £7m fee plus £2m in add-ons.
Armstrong is also due for a medical today.
And Wolves remain in talks with Torino over Che Adams but that deal is seen as less likely.
Ricardo Pepi to Fulham off
Fulham will not be signing Ricardo Pepi from PSV today despite agreeing a deal worth up to £32million.
The American winger, 23, has long been linked by the Cottagers and has 11 goals this season.
But PSV have informed Fulham the deal is not going to proceed because they cannot find a replacement in time.
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What we know about Mateta
AC Milan will make a very late decision over whether or not to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace today.
The Italians are sending a club doctor to check on Mateta before they move on with a £26million plus add-ons deal.
Palace have given the Frenchman the green light to complete a medical having agreed to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves.
The Norwegian will cost £43m plus £5m in add-ons.
Jacquet's reason for picking Liverpool
With Jeremy Jacquet headed to Liverpool, it has emerged the Reds offered exactly the same £55m plus £5m deal as Chelsea.
And the reason the defender picked the Reds was because of the lesser competition for a starting spot.
Chelsea today recalled Mamadou Sarr and want to keep Josh Acheampong long term.
Angel Gomes closing in on return to England
Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to winning the race for Angel Gomes, according to Sky Sports News.
Wolves are said to be finalising a loan deal for the England international despite other clubs being interested in Marseille's midfielder, who only joined them from Lille last summer after becoming a free agent.
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Ivan Toney not angling for deadline day more
Ivan Toney appears unlikely to move on deadline day because he believes staying in Saudi Arabia will give him a stronger chance of making England's World Cup squad.
Toney told the Mirror:
I feel like I’m doing well right now and that continuing to score goals [here in Saudi] will give me a stronger chance to get to what could be my only World Cup.
Man Utd's unsuccessful Liverpool hijack revealed
Manchester United unsuccessfully tried to hijack Liverpool's deal for Jeremy Jacquet last night, according to Sky in Germany.
The Red Devils reportedly left it too late, as the France under-21 international already had an agreement in place with the Reds for a summer transfer from Rennes at the end of this season.
Chelsea's latest Strasbourg swap
Mamadou Sarr is returning to Chelsea from Strasbourg, according to Sky Sports News, with the Ligue 1 club said to be signing Aaron Anselmino on loan as a replacement, as well as David Datro Fofana. The latter is reportedly coming in as cover for Emmanuel Emegha, the club's injured captain.
Late Arsenal move
Mikel Merino faces a significant period of time out with a suspected broken bone in his foot, so Arsenal could make a move for a midfielder on loan today.
The Gunners are scouring the market for short-term opportunities with Merino's return date still unclear.
Sky Sports says there is no guarantee the north Londoners will do any business, but that they are considering their options as they continue to compete in all four competitions.
Liverpool agree Jeremy Jacquet deal
Although Chelsea have been the team most strongly linked to Jeremy Jacquet, it is understood Liverpool have agreed a deal with Rennes for the French defender.
Despite their injuries, the Reds will not welcome the 20-year-old to Anfield this month.
Instead, a £55million plus £5m in add-ons agreement has been reached for Jacquet to move to Merseyside in the summer. Personal terms have already been agreed, and a medical will take place today.
It is uncertain whether Jacquet is being replaced to compete with Ibrahima Konate or replace him. His fellow Frenchman's Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season, and there has been little noise about an extension.
Chelsea could yet launch a late hijack, so the reigning English champions are eager to wrap up the transfer as quickly as possible.
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Four Man Utd deals
Several Manchester United players could depart Old Trafford today, including teenage striker Ethan Wheatley, who was recalled from Northampton Town earlier this month.
The 19-year-old is poised to join Bradford City in League One while Sekou Kone might also head out on loan with INEOS-owned Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland one potential destination.
The Swiss transfer window remains open until February 16, so a deal may not happen today. Left-back Diego Leon could depart and Nice, also owned by INEOS, could be where he ends up.
While Gabriele Biancheri has been given the green light to leave on loan and has attracted interest from the EFL and abroad, with reports in Spain saying Real Betis are keen.
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