Welcome to The Sportsman's LIVE football blog, where we will have transfer deadline day covered, providing all the biggest transfer updates throughout the day as the countdown to the 11pm cut-off begins. Spurs look set to lose Tanguy Ndombele, Aaron Ramsey could also be on the move, and Newcastle could still splash some cash.
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There will be a real contrast in emotions between many fans tonight as they ascertain how their transfer window went. Newcastle and Bournemouth fans will undoubtedly be delighted with their business, yet Arsenal and West Ham fans will be scratching their heads, wondering why their sides didn't invest ahead of a gruelling second half of the season.
Even though Liverpool failed in their bid to sign him this month, they can still negotiate a pre-contract agreement with the player and are in pole position to do so.
If they can agree compensation fee with Fulham, they will see off competition, and avoid need for tribunal.
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The former Chelsea academy graduate has put pen to paper for a three-year deal after making the move from Ligue 2 side Dijon.
After 22 goals in 84 appearances for Solihull Moors, Rochdale have announced the signing of the 26 year-old tireless midfielder, who completes an impressive window for the Dale.
The midfielder joins from Solihull Moors on a two-and-a-half-year deal ✍️
Welcome to the club, Bally! 👊
#RAFC
The signing for the 19 year-old has fallen through at the last minute, he will still be available to buy in the summer on a free.
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Luke Plange has signed for Crystal Palace for £1m, which will see the 19 year-old go back on loan to Pride Park until the end of the season.
Luke returns to @dcfcofficial on loan for the remainder of the season.
Wishing Luke and Derby all the best for the campaign 🤝
#CPFC
Don't worry Everton fans, this deal is getting done, it might just be a tad later than you would like, it has been reported that their deal sheet is in which allows clubs two hours after the 11pm deadline to finalise the transfer.
Newcastle have announced the signing of Englishman, Dan Burn, from Brighton in a £13m deal, that will see the central defender go back to his boyhood club.
Welcome home, Dan! ⚫️⚪️
This has been some day for the Cherries as they announce Todd Cantwell as their fifth signing of the day, this will surely see them go close for promotion back to the Premier League.
We're pleased to announce the arrival of @ToddCantwell_10 on loan from Norwich City.
Welcome to #afcb, Todd 🙌
Fulham are trying their upmost to try and bring Wales international, Neco Williams to the London club, it will need to be resolved soon with only 45 minutes left of the window.
This one is going down to the wire. #LFC #FFC
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Crystal Palace have announced the signing of the Jean-Philippe Mateta on a permanent deal after his loan spell at the club.
Delighted to have you permanently, JP! 💥
#CPFC
The 23 year-old Nigerian has joined on loan from Ligue 1 side Bordeaux, he looks a direct replacement for Sam Surridge, who is reportedly closing in on a move to Nottingham Forest.
Fee has been agreed between Fulham and Liverpool for the services of the 19 year-old, now it's just a race against time to get the deal over the line.
This has to be the signing of the window, Rangers have announced the signing of Aaron Ramsey from Juventus on loan until the end of the season.
Everton are set to make another Deadline Day deal bringing in England Under-20 goalkeeper, Billy Crellin, in on a permanent deal from Fleetwood, a medical is now in place and looks to be all but done.
After being unable to break into the first team this season, Matty Longstaff is now taking a step down to League 2, where he will join Mansfield on loan.
Aaron Ramsey has been pictured arriving at Ibrox ahead of his move from Juventus on loan.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now undergoing his medical ahead of his free transfer move from Arsenal to the Catalan club.
- Donny van de Beek to Everton (Loan)
- Wout Weghorst to Burnley (£12m)
- Christian Eriksen to Brentford (Free)
- Dejan Kulusevski to Tottenham (Loan)
- Rodrigo Bentancur to Tottenham (£16m)
There's been a huge influx of players at Newcastle but unfortunately no deals have been struck to allow Ciaran Clark or Jamal Lewis to leave the club, despite being out of their 25-man squad.
Dele is currently undergoing a medical at Finch Farm and has decided that his next club will be Everton, a huge coup for Frank Lampard's men.
Dele will soon be announces as new Everton player in the coming hours. Official statement soon.
Here-we-go confirmed.
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Bournemouth make their fourth signing of the day, bringing in highly regarded Peterborough winger, Siriki Dembele in for a deal thought to be worth around £1.5m.
Despite some reports of the fee being between £30-45m, it has now been stated that it will in fact be a free transfer with a proviso that should Dele play 20 games then Everton will have to pay £10m.
It doesn't look like at this late stage that Arsenal are going to be making any attacking acquisitions to help bolster the squad.
#AFC will make a considerable saving on wages in the region of 15m.
It appears a deal has been struck between Palace and cash-stricken Derby with the player leaving for £1m, it does include a loan back to the Midland club until the end of the season.
Despite reports of a last ditch attempt from Newcastle to sign the Englishman, it appears that, barring any hiccups, Dele Alli should join Everton.
With the dual signings of Juventus stars, Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur, it has been reported that Tottenham's business is done for this window.
What a day this has been for any Bournemouth fan, they have just announced another signing, this time it is that of Welsh international, Kieffer Moore, for a fee believed to be in the region of £3.5m.
Despite the reported incoming of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, it seems that Ousmane Dembele wants to run down his last six months of his contract, with the player completely not interested in joining Spurs.
Even though the 19 year-old Englishman is out-of-contract in the Summer, it is reported that Fulham are asking for a sizeable fee and a loan to the end of the season, Liverpool are vying for his signature but the fee at the moment is the stumbling block.
After reports that it was initially a six-month loan deal, it now appears that Aubameyang will be departing Arsenal for a free transfer.
The MLS have confirmed reports that Arsenal have signed defender Auston Trusty from Colorado Rapids, he will join the North London club in the summer.
After an impasse over salary caused negotiations to stall earlier in the day, it now appears that an agreement has been met between both clubs which will see the Gabon international join Barcelona on an initial six-month loan deal with a year option.
After Joan Laporta has stated that there are various options open for the Frenchman but will involve an English club, with Newcastle, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all being linked, will one of them manage to pull off this audacious swoop for the 24 year-old?
In a rollercoaster of events, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to be edging closer to a move to the Catalan club, with the Club President Joan Laporta saying that they 'will pull it off'.
After failing to land Hugo Ekitike earlier today, Newcastle have switched their attentions to the Colombian forward, Duvan Zapata who is available on loan.
He's available for a £5.5m straight loan fee. No obligation to buy, like there had been previously this month.
He's been mentioned, and Atalanta would allow the deal to happen #NUFC
Charlton Athletic have confirmed that 18 year-old forward Mason Burstow is out of their squad tonight after the club has agreed a deal with a Premier League club.
🔴⚪ #cafc |
Everton have secured the first signing of Frank Lampard's tenure-ship with Donny Van De Beek coming in on a loan until the end of the season, there is no buy option included.
Brighton have confirmed the signing of 25 year-old German striker, Denis Undav, from high-flying Union Saint-Gilloise, he'll remain on loan at the Belgian club until the end of the season
@FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC 🔵⚪️
This one isn't over.
Everton are in pole position to sign Dele Alli, but Newcastle have now steamed into the race and are keen to get an offer on the table.
The exits continue at White Hart Lane as Tottenham have sent out both Giovani Lo Celso and Bryan Gil on loan to La Liga, to Villarreal and Valencia respectively.
Best of luck, Bryan! 💪
Opening the door for Jamal Lewis' exit, Aston Villa's Matt Targett has joined the club on loan until the end of the season.
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According to reports, Jesse Lingard, who has been linked with a move to both Newcastle And West Ham, will not be allowed to leave Manchester United.
Instead he will see out the rest of the six months remaining on his contract at Old Trafford.
Rodrigo Bentancur has been announced by Tottenham Hotspur.
Welcome to Spurs, Rodrigo! 🇺🇾
Crystal Palace have almost completed a deal which will see Jean-Philippe Mateta join the club on a permanent basis.
Spurs should they wish to make the Swedish international permanent will have to pay €35m, if they do make Champions League then it is thought that this could also trigger a permanent deal.
▪️ €10m loan fee for one year and half loan;
▪️ Obligation to buy for €35m under certain conditions [UCL/appearences];
▪️ Buy option clause available for €35m.
Potential €35m clause would be paid in five installments.
Juventus have also announce the departure of Dejan Kulusevski who will join the North London club on a loan with an option to buy.
@SpursOfficial.
Grazie di tutto e buona fortuna, Dejan 🏹
Juventus have announced that Uruguayan, Rodrigo Bentancur, has signed for Juventus for €19m with €6m in add-ons.
Grazie di tutto e buona fortuna, Rodrigo 💪🏻
Luis Diaz (Porto to Liverpool) - £38m
Bruno Guimaraes (Lyon to Newcastle) - £35m
Christian Eriksen (Free agent to Brentford) - FREE
Wout Weghorst (Wolfsburg to Burnley) - £12m
Julian Alvarez (River Plate to Man City) - £14m
Tanguy Ndombele (Spurs to Lyon) - LOAN
After Lewis Grabban was reportedly injured in training earlier on today, they have now agreed a £2m fee with Stoke to sign Sam Surridge as a direct replacement.
After agreement between the clubs was struck, the player has decided against joining the north-east club and will remain in France.
The 20 year-old Polish Under-21 international has signed from Lechia Gdansk on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
The 24 year-old Englishman has joined the Cherries on a loan deal until the end of the season after being linked with West Ham and Newcastle.
Good luck, Nat! 👊
Dan Burn is yet another player to arrive on Tyneside for a medical today with a £13m fee agreed between the clubs.
A £13m fee was agreed with Brighton yesterday; personal terms also in place 🔥 #NUFC
Despite interest from Arsenal and Spurs, the Brazilian will remain under Steven Gerrard's tenure-ship at least until the summer.
Douglas Luiz will stay at Aston Villa.
After Ousmane Dembele looks set to stay at La Masia, Barcelona are struggling to finance the deal to bring in Aubameyang, despite the striker arriving in Barcelona a matter of hours ago.
Tanguy Ndombele has signed a six-month loan deal with his former side Lyon, should the French side want to make it permanent, it is thought it will cost around £55m.
Tu te rappelles de ça ? Tu nous avais manqué. ❤💙
On recommence ? 👊
#Ndombele2022
After coming in for him late in the day, it seems that Everton have backed new manager Frank Lampard and brought in Dele Alli from Spurs, the fee is still unknown as of yet but the deal will be permanent.
Despite the clubs agreeing a loan deal until the end of the season, Phil Jones has turned down the chance to join the Ligue 1 club due to lack of assurances over playing time.
Everton are trying to pull of a late deal to sign Tottenham outcast Dele Alli permanently.
After a deal was struck between Stade Reims and Newcastle, it is reported that the player is unsure on the move and might remain in France.
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Negotiations between RB Salzburg and Leeds continue but focus for USA international seems to have shifted towards a potential Summer move.
Having been recalled from Lokomotiv Moscow, Tino Anjorin has gone on loan to Huddersfield until the end of the season.
🏴 The England Under-20 international - an attacking midfield player - joins us on loan from @ChelseaFC for the rest of the @SkyBetChamp campaign 👊
#htafc | #AnjorIN
Deal for Sofyan Amrabat to Tottenham looks to have fallen through as the Italian club don't want to let the Moroccan leave.
Tottenham potential move has collapsed. #THFC
The Cherries have signed Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on loan.
Man City have today confirmed the signing of 22 year-old Argentinean Julian Alvarez from River Plate, he will stay at the Argentine side until the end of the season as per the agreement.
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A deal is in place for Tanguy Ndombele to reunite with his former club Lyon on a loan to the end of the season, there will be an option to make it permanent for €65m.
Per @JulienMaynard, Lyon have the option in the summer to buy for €65 million (£54.1m).
Everton have come in for Dele Alli after he was offered to clubs by Spurs, it would have to be a permanent deal however which might prove a sticking point.
Looks like the Aubameyang deal will go down to the wire, as the likelihood of Dembele coming the other way now looking unlikely.
Watch this space... Rangnick has allowed Lingard to leave with West Ham and Newcastle the most likely destinations for the player.
Everton have announced Frank Lampard as their new manager.
QPR have seen a third bid rejected for unhappy Swansea City attacker Jamie Paterson, with the Welsh club seeking a fee of £750k.
Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele has reportedly been offered to Arsenal as part of the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal.
Having impressed in his first season at Leicester before his injury, Leicester are set to announce a new contract for the 23 year-old.
Live #DeadlineDay updates with @UcheAmako
After a disappointing start at Spurs, Bryan Gil has arrived in Valencia for a medical after the clubs have agreed a loan deal until the end of the season.
There is still a glimmer of hope for all Newcastle fans as a move for Jesse Lingard is still a possibility with the England midfielder wanting a move away from Old Trafford.
@SkySports_Keith with the latest on #NUFC
After sacking Steve Evans last week, the former Cardiff manager Neil Harris has taken over the helm at the Kent based side.
After news earlier about them being interested in the 24 year-old, it now appears the Cherries have landed their man with a medical scheduled for later today.
AFC Bournemouth have agreed a deal with Liverpool to take defender Nat Phillips on loan until the end of the season.
Medical this afternoon !
Wow 👀
After having their first offer rejected by Benfica, West Ham have now bid €50m for Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, who has scored 15 goals in 16 Liga Portugal games this season.
It is being reported that the Bristol City striker is attracting interest on deadline day.
The 6ft 6' Dutch striker looks to be a ready made replacement for Chris Wood and for only £12m, he could prove a steal.
Bournemouth are reportedly looking at the English centre-half who impressed at the end of last season helping the side make the top four.
Arsenal are looking to continue their exodus of players this window with Nicolas Pepe reportedly being allowed to leave the North London club.
Full story with @GraemeBailey for @90min_Football below.
The Czech international has been a revelation since his move from Slavia Prague two years ago and West Ham now want to secure his services for another four years.
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Rangers' move for Aaron Ramsey looks like it is nearing completion as the player has now accepted the proposal from the SPL champions.
Ahead of his proposed loan move from Arsenal, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has arrived in Barcelona with the Gabon forward expected to complete the move today irrespective if Ousmane Dembele leaves the club.
Hoy negociación con el Barça.
In what would be the shock move of the January transfer window, it now looks increasingly likely that Rangers may pull off an audacious swoop for Juve midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Ashley Cole is reportedly being considered to join Frank Lampard in a coaching capacity at Everton with the announcement scheduled for later today.
Despite their dire need for a striker, it seems it definitely won't be Espanyol forward Raul De Tomas, who will remain at the Spanish club.
Aubameyang to Barcelona looking likely to go ahead, Nketiah staying as things stand and Edu still pushing for a late incoming deal.
Full story with @ChrisWheatley_ 👇
Benfica have rejected a bid from West Ham for their Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, they may go back in with an improved offer but nothing planned as of yet.
Matt Targett's loan move to Newcastle United from Aston Villa is edging closer as the defender has arrived for a medical.
Burnley have confirmed the signing of striker Wout Weghorst.
After reports of the clubs agreeing a £20m deal for the Frenchman, PSG have now appeared to distance themselves from the deal and it looks like the winger will remain at Barca.
Will that have an impact on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona? 🤔
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There has been interest from many for Fabio Carvalho, but it appears that Liverpool might be close to landing their man after allowing the winger to remain at Fulham until the end of the season.
So it will come down to the player and his advisers to make the final decision #DeadlineDay #LFC
After a deal looked dead in the water a few weeks ago, Villa are back in for one final attempt to land the Malian midfielder from Brighton.
Live #DeadlineDay updates with @UcheAmako
Wolfsburg have announced their signing of 22 year-old Danish striker, Jonas Wind as a replacement for Wout Weghorst, who is set to join Burnley in the coming hours.
Der dänische Nationalstürmer wechselt vom FC Kopenhagen zum VfL und hat einen Vertrag bis 2026 unterschrieben. Willkommen in Wolfsburg, Jonas! 👏
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#VfLWolfsburg
In a double swoop from Juventus, Dejan Kulusevski has now completed his medical with his counterpart, Rodrigo Bentancur thought to complete his own later today.
Official announcement soon for Kulusevski and then Rodrigo Bentancur deal too.
Despite Frank Lampard bringing in Paul Clement as assistant manager, he has asked for Duncan Ferguson to remain part of his backroom staff.
After agreeing a six-month loan deal with Manchester United, Donny Van De Beek is completing his medical with the player reportedly excited to work with Frank Lampard.
After leaving Rangers earlier in the month, Jermain Defoe might be returning to football sooner than expected with his former side vying for his signature.
Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele is set for a loan return to Lyon.
The Juventus wantaway star, Aaron Ramsey is reportedly being looked at by Rangers as a potential option before the deadline shuts but questions remains whether they could afford him and whether the Wales midfielder would want to go.
It depends on Ramsey and personal terms to be discussed, as per @DiMarzio.
A very busy day already in Tyneside and it's not even 10 o'clock, after agreeing a £33m deal for Ekitike, they now look set to sign Matt Targett on loan from Aston Villa.
Now that is a done deal, our Joey Mills analysed how Christian Eriksen would do at Brentford, read more below.
It has been a bright and early start in west London as Brentford have confirmed the signing of midfielder Christian Eriksen on a six-month deal.
The highly regarded 19 year-old striker looks set to move to Tyneside from Stade Reims in a deal thought to be worth €40m.
Live #DeadlineDay updates with @UcheAmako