Deadline day LIVE! Follow every transfer rumour and done deal across England and Europe
Welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of summer 2024 transfer deadline day!
Stick with us to follow every twist, turn, done deal and rumour throughout England and Europe as clubs race to get their final pieces of business done before the window slams shut.
The deadline for English deals to go through is 11pm tonight, and some major moves are still expected to take place before that with plenty of big clubs seeking reinforcements or looking to offload players, and many big names expected to be part of that.
Deadline day key events
Team news and transfers: Arteta's update before Arsenal meet Everton
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Magalhaes is in contention to make his return from injury for the Gunners' Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday.
The Brazilian centre-back has struggled with an unspecified problem ever since the 5-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League last month, although he was able to face West Ham United that same weekend.
However, Gabriel had to come off at half time in that 5-2 victory at the London Stadium, and the defender has since missed meetings with Manchester United, Fulham and Monaco.
Jakub Kiwior has filled in admirably during Gabriel's absence, but the Pole's time in the first XI could now come to an end, as Arteta confirmed at his pre-game press conference that his first-choice centre-back has trained and in line for some minutes.
Chelsea 21-year-old garnering 'heavy interest' from European clubs
Chelsea midfielder Harvey Vale will reportedly not be short of offers during the January transfer window.
Having made his senior debut under Thomas Tuchel during 2021-22, Vale's career had been expected to remain on an upward trajectory.
However, the academy graduate has found himself in limbo since the summer with no suitable proposals arriving his way during that part of the year.
Vale was provided with his first outing under Enzo Maresca on Thursday night as Chelsea recorded a 3-1 victory over Astana in the Conference League.
Surprise name at risk of Man United axe in January?
Manchester United have reportedly determined their stance over the future of Alejandro Garnacho ahead of the January transfer window.
Ruben Amorim has enjoyed a relatively positive start to life as Red Devils head coach, recording three victories and one draw from his six matches in charge.
However, losing back-to-back fixtures to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League has set United back in their efforts to secure a return to the Champions League for 2025-26.
Signing fresh faces at the turn of the year has subsequently become more likely, yet Amorim and the club's recruitment must decide how they wish to generate funds for any new arrivals.
Arsenal, Real Madrid 'learn asking price' for Palmeiras starlet
Arsenal and Real Madrid have discovered the asking price of Palmeiras youngster Vitor Reis.
Both the Gunners and Los Blancos could be active during the January transfer window as they bid to strengthen their respective bids to win silverware during 2024-25.
Most recently, defence has been a particular area for concern courtesy of a range of injuries, some players facing longer spells on the sidelines than others.
To what extent each club is prepared to move remains to be seen, the possibility remaining that they may each stick with their current crop for the remainder of the campaign.
'Will not get his left foot for that' - Man Utd suffer blow in prodigy pursuit
Southampton head coach Russell Martin has poured cold water over recent reports linking Tyler Dibling with a move away from the club.
A host of Premier League giants have been linked with the 18-year-old attacker, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
Dibling has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the first-team plans on the South Coast, featuring in 14 top-flight matches so far in the 2024-25 campaign.
The youngster found the net for the first time at senior level on September 21, when Southampton managed a 1-1 draw against fellow newly-promoted side Ipswich Town at St Mary's Stadium.
Chukwuemeka 'concerns' revealed amid Premier League transfer links
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka may allegedly struggle to attract offers from Premier League teams during the January transfer window.
When Enzo Maresca was appointed as Blues head coach in the summer, he stated on several occasions that the playmaker ideally required a loan move to play '35 times a season'.
However, a suitable proposal was not presented to Chelsea and it has led to the 21-year-old spending yet another frustrating period at Stamford Bridge.
Chukwuemeka was provided with some much-needed game time on Thursday night, featuring for 66 minutes as Chelsea earned a 3-1 victory over Astana in the Conference League.
Szoboszlai upgrade? Liverpool to 'pay Premier League premium' for 20-year-old
Liverpool are reportedly interested in Leicester City attacker Bilal El Khannous.
The Reds are still frantic in their attempts to improve their squad despite an excellent start to the campaign under Arne Slot, who has guided his men to top spot in the Premier League standings.
Also impressing on the continental stage, Liverpool booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Girona on Tuesday night.
The Dutch coach was not entirely convinced by his team's display in Spain, but nevertheless a second-half Mohamed Salah penalty got the job done for the visitors.
January deal? Conte 'eyeing second signing from Man United' in quick succession
Napoli have reportedly emerged as serious contenders to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, with a move for the Netherlands international potentially taking place during the January transfer window.
The Red Devils signed Zirkzee off the back of the striker scoring 14 goals in 58 appearances for Bologna, including 11 Serie A goals last term, but he has found it difficult to make his mark for the 20-time English champions.
The 23-year-old has managed just three goals in 21 appearances for the Red Devils, while he has scored just twice since the opening night of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
Zirkzee was given the nod through the middle against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday night, but he struggled to make his mark and was replaced by Rasmus Hojlund when the English side were 1-0 behind.
Eye-catching double swoop: Real Madrid 'keen on Man United duo'
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United duo Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot next year, with the Red Devils believed to be willing to listen to offers for both players.
Martinez and Dalot are both regarded to be key players at Old Trafford, with the pair a part of Ruben Amorim's first-choice XI at the club, but it is understood that the duo are not off-limits when it comes to potential sales.
There has recently been speculation surrounding Martinez, with the Argentina international's suitability for the Premier League again being called into question due to his lack of height and struggles when it comes to defending set-pieces.
Dalot has been used as a right-sided and left-sided wing-back since Amorim's arrival, but it is believed that the new manager wants to bring in specialists in both of those positions over the next couple of transfer windows.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk timeline confirmed? Trent to sign for Real?
Confirmation of Mohamed Salah's contract extension is still some time away, while Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are at vastly different stages in negotiations, according to Reds transfer expert David Lynch.
Liverpool beat Girona 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday evening and all but booked their place in the round of 16.
Salah's second-half penalty was his 50th European goal for the Reds and was another reminder that Arne Slot simply cannot afford to lose the attacker in the summer when his contract expires.
Reports emerged this week that the club had tabled an offer to the Egyptian, but despite his confidence that a deal would be struck, Lynch tempered expectations of when an agreement would be reached.
