The January deadline day is upon us, and it is all set to be one of the busiest in years as some of football's biggest names look likely to be on the move.
Barcelona are keen to offload Ousmane Dembele before the deadline, and if they manage that then they could also bring in out-of-favour Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal.
The future of Donny van de Beek has also been decided, while free-spending Newcastle United are on the lookout for further reinforcements.
Follow every twist and turn live with Sports Mole below!
Right then! Now that those deals have been confirmed, it is time for bed!
Thank for you joining us throughout what has been a manic Monday - one of the busiest January deadline days in a while.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's move from Arsenal to Barcelona on a permanent deal was the headline of the day, but that was only the tip of the iceberg when it came to the drama.
Ousmane Dembele's will-he, won't-he saga saw him ultimate stay at Barcelona, Everton snapped up Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli - not to forget a new manager in Frank Lampard too - and Newcastle were also busy as expected throughout the day.
Liverpool ran out of time in their pursuit of Fabio Carvalho, Manchester City brought in Julian Alvarez and Tottenham Hotspur were arguably the busiest of the lot, letting three leave and bringing in Kulusevski and Bentancur from Juventus.
It seems like a long time ago that Christian Eriksen kicked things off with his return to the Premier League by joining Brentford!
Good night from us!
The end of an era for both player and club. Dele Alli may have fallen a way a little bit towards the end of his Tottenham spell, but he did have some magical moments there.
And it's easy to forget that he is only 25. If Everton can get the best out of Alli then this could prove to be a very good deal!
Thank you for everything ๐ pic.twitter.com/6FKrSlUYA0 โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 1, 2022
Tottenham have been paying tribute to a fine servant following Dele Alli's switch to Everton...
Dele, thank you for the memories ๐ pic.twitter.com/DvDH1BvyXD โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 1, 2022
And here is the full story on Neco Williams leaving Liverpool for Fulham, despite the Fabio Carvalho deal between the same clubs not going through.
Click here for the full story.
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Dele Alli has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Goodison Park in what is initially thought to be a free transfer, but with a ยฃ10m clause which will be triggered once he plays 20 games for the Toffees.
He is cup-tied at the weekend, which means that the maximum number of games he could play for them this season is 18.
More on that Dele Alli news shortly, but Liverool have also now confirmed that Neco Williams will spend the rest of the season on loan at Fulham.
It has finally arrived - Dele Alli joins Everton on a permanent deal from Tottenham Hotspur!
๐ @dele_official pic.twitter.com/3Zxj20O4BU
โ Everton (@Everton) February 1, 2022
Liverpool's deal for Fabio Carvalho may not have gone through in time, but a switch between the Reds and Fulham apparently has done, with Neco Williams joining the Championship outfit on loan.
The announcement is expected shortly.
...and Ryan Giles has joined Blackburn from Wolves. Two good Premier League to Championship signings, but it isn't Dele Alli to Everton...
Ryan Giles has joined @Rovers on loan until the end of the season.
โ Wolves (@Wolves) February 1, 2022
Good luck, @ryangiles7!
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Newcastle have shipped Jeff Hendrick off on loan to Queens Park Ranger for the remainder of the campaign!
๐ค Jeff Hendrick has joined QPR on loan for the rest of the season.
โ Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 1, 2022
Good luck, Jeff! โซ๏ธโช๏ธ
Billy Arce's loan spell with Liga de Quito has now finished, so he is back with Brighton!
Billy Arce is back with Albion following the conclusion of his loan spell with Liga de Quito. ๐ช๐จ
๐ค @FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC ๐ตโช๏ธ โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
We're still waiting on the final big move of the day - Dele Alli's switch to Everton. Everything should be in order and official confirmation is expected tonight, but the Toffees are making us wait.
Once we have that, we can all go to bed!
...and another! Burton Albion have signed Matej Kovar on loan from Manchester United.
โ๏ธ Burton Albion are delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Matej Kovar on loan until the end of the season from @ManUtd!
Welcome to Burton Albion, Matej!#BAFC
๐๐๐ โ Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) January 31, 2022
The deals continue to trickle through, with Matty Longstaff join Mansfield on loan from Newcastle now.
๐ค Good luck for the rest of the season, @mattylobby48.
โซ๏ธโช๏ธ โ Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 31, 2022
And another late one to bring you - Kyle Dempsey has joined Bolton on a permanent deal from Gillingham!
๐คฉ He's here and he's perfect! pic.twitter.com/ddxPg3OmGZ โ Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) January 31, 2022
Stoke and Reading have completed a late swap deal, with Liam Moore moving to the Potters and Tom Ince going in the opposite direction.
๐ Welcome to the Potters, Liam Moore.
โ Stoke City FC (@stokecity) January 31, 2022
๐ค Tom Ince has joined Reading this evening.#SCFC ๐ดโช๏ธ
Hull have signed Liam Walsh on loan from Swansea for the remainder of the season!
๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐! ๐
โ๏ธ We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Liam Walsh on loan from Swansea City until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.#hcafc โ Hull City (@HullCity) January 31, 2022
For those waiting up and expecting an announcement from Barcelona on Aubameyang's move, you may be waiting a while - rumours are that he will not be confirmed publicly until tomorrow morning.
So that accounts for two of the three high-profile transfers to have dragged on beyond the deadline, but how about Dele Alli's proposed switch to Everton?
Well, the rumours are that everything is in hand, the deal sheet was submitted in time and the announcement is still expected, so nothing to worry about Everton fans!
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There is worse news for Liverpool, who have seen their bid to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham collapse as they were unable to complete the paperwork in time!
It finally appears to be done - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly a Barcelona player! He joins on a free transfer from Arsenal!
Follow the developing story here.
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Another bit of late business from Brentford on deadline day - this time an outgoing as Marcus Forss joins Hull on loan.
๐ Go well @mforss_
Marcus has joined Hull City on loan until the end of the season
๐ https://t.co/9w7FlqWDyt#BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/zNV5LX7rB6 โ Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 31, 2022
Leicester's Vontae Daley-Campbell has joined Dundee on loan!
We are delighted to announce the signing of Vontae Daley-Campbell on loan from Leicester City #thedee
โ Dundee Football Club (@DundeeFC) January 31, 2022
โก๏ธ https://t.co/xTXBGCXsjG pic.twitter.com/QrofnkO9no
As if to prove my point - a done deal seconds after the deadline! Crystal Palace have signed Luke Plange, who will return to Derby on loan for the remainder of the season!
Welcome to Palace, Luke Plange! โ๏ธ
Luke returns to @dcfcofficial on loan for the remainder of the season.
Wishing Luke and Derby all the best for the campaign ๐ค#CPFC โ Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) January 31, 2022
Phew! After a manic day, the 2022 January transfer window has officially closed!
But it's not over just yet... deals can still go through as long as deal sheets have been submitted in time, and eyes will be on Anfield, Goodison Park and Camp Nou in particular over the next hour or so.
Stay tuned - don't go to bed just yet!
Reading's George Puscas has secured a loan switch to Serie B side Pisa!
We can confirm that George Puศcaศ has completed a loan move to Italian second division side Pisa and will play the remainder of the 2021-22 season in Serie B ๐ฎ๐น
Good luck in Pisa, Puski! ๐ช โ Reading FC (@ReadingFC) January 31, 2022
As ever on deadline day, clubs are leaving it late and Brentford have now finally wrapped up a deal for Deji Sotona, who joins on loan from Nice until the end of the season!
Done with less than 10 minutes to spare!
โ๏ธ Welcome to #BrentfordB, Deji Sotona!
The 19-year-old winger joins on loan from @ogcnice until the end of the season
Full Story ๐ https://t.co/GvV9wexwWw#BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/61EWt8g7lH โ Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 31, 2022
What a deadline day this has been for Bournemouth! Time will be the real judge, of course, but there is a strong argument for them to have enjoyed the best deadline day in the country.
They have now brought in Todd Cantwell on loan from Norwich!
Evening, @ToddCantwell_10 ๐ pic.twitter.com/olYWviNuMk โ AFC Bournemouth ๐ (@afcbournemouth) January 31, 2022
Newcastle confirm the signing of Dan Burn from Brighton!
๐ฅ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/cDnO2ItPVX โ Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 31, 2022
OK, less than 20 minutes left until the official deadline now, although remember that some deals can trickle through past the deadline - something which could be likely tonight with Dele Alli, Fabio Carvalho and of course Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang all yet to be confirmed.
Another one through the door for Hull as they sign Ryan Longman on a permanent transfer from Brighton!
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โ๏ธ We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Ryan Longman from Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee. #hcafc โ Hull City (@HullCity) January 31, 2022
One from the continent now, as Atletico Madrid sign left-back Reinildo from Ligue 1 champions Lille.
๐ดโช #WelcomeReinildo
๐ค Agreement with Lille for the transfer of the Mozambican defender, who has signed his contract until 2025 ๐
๐ Welcome to the Red & White family!
๐ https://t.co/wrKsEHzMvK pic.twitter.com/DCJ2UkeNTo โ Atlรฉtico de Madrid (@atletienglish) January 31, 2022
Newcastle have sent Elliot Anderson on loan to Bristol Rovers for the remainder of the season!
๐ Announcing... #BristolRovers pic.twitter.com/zsX1mTdyPf โ Bristol Rovers (@Official_BRFC) January 31, 2022
Aside from some minor flirtation with Dembele, Chelsea fans haven't had much to get interested about today, but they have reportedly had two "substantial" bids rejected for Charlton's Mason Burstow.
Plymouth have completed a deal for Steven Sessegnon!
โ๏ธ ๐ค Welcome to @homeparkstadium, @_StevenSess #pafc โ Plymouth Argyle FC (@only1argyle) January 31, 2022
Hull have signed forward Allahyar Sayyadmanesh on loan from Fenerbahce until the end of the season!
๐ฃ๏ธ Welcome to Hull City, Allahyar! ๐#hcafc pic.twitter.com/alvyE3ngBL โ Hull City (@HullCity) January 31, 2022
Hull have signed forward Allahyar Sayyadmanesh on loan from Fenerbahce until the end of the season!
๐ฃ๏ธ Welcome to Hull City, Allahyar! ๐#hcafc pic.twitter.com/alvyE3ngBL โ Hull City (@HullCity) January 31, 2022
Liverpool fans have already been treated to the arrival of Luis Diaz last week, but they will have been eagerly waiting for news of Fabio Carvalho today.
Well, the deal is still on as things stand, although the Reds are leaving it late. A fee has now reportedly been agreed, but there are still one or two things to sort out.
There is optimism that a deal will be done, though, with Carvalho set to spend the rest of the season on loan with Fulham.
Click here for the full story.
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I promised you more on the news that Ousmane Dembele will stay at Barcelona, despite their desperate attempts to get rid of him (which may now turn into desperate attempts to tie him down to a new contract).
Click here for what should be the final chapter in the January saga of Dembele.
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Here is the full story on Jean-Philippe Mateta's permanent move to Crystal Palace, who have triggered an option in his loan deal.
Let's go, JP ๐คฉ#CPFC pic.twitter.com/dJfX3k1RH3 โ Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) January 31, 2022
...and Crystal Palace begin the final 60 minutes in style by announcing a permanent deal for Jean-Philippe Mateta!
STATEMENT: Protect your corner flags pic.twitter.com/Iq3YcGG1ko โ Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) January 31, 2022
We are into the final hour of the January transfer window!
Stoke City have signed striker Josh Maja on loan from Bordeaux!
๐๐'๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ.#SCFC ๐ดโช๏ธ pic.twitter.com/hRjI4UDhjY โ Stoke City FC (@stokecity) January 31, 2022
Colchester have signed Tyreik Wright on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season!
๐ค ๐ช๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ช๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ง!
โ๏ธ Colchester United have completed the loan signing of exciting forward, Tyreik Wright, from Aston Villa until the end of the season!๐ #ColU #DeadlineDay โ Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) January 31, 2022
Could this be the end of the Ousmane Dembele saga tonight? It has run throughout the day, with PSG, Man United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea among those linked, and an English club in the running to sign him... until now.
Reports suggest that any talks over a deadline day move have now finished, and that he will stay at Barcelona until at least the end of the season!
More to come on this story shortly!
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Rekeem Harper has joined Crewe Alexandra on loan from Ipswich!
๐น๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐.#CreweAlex | @Rekeemharper8 pic.twitter.com/PIONLRhBPK โ Crewe Alexandra (@crewealexfc) January 31, 2022
Here is the full announcement video for Ramsey joining Rangers, and the story of his loan switch to Ibrox...
The one you've been waiting for...
๐ https://t.co/W444lJrdyP pic.twitter.com/NUcaSFoZaC โ Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 31, 2022
More news from the Premier League, where Leicester's Sam Hughes has joined Burton Albion on a permanent basis.
Leicester City can confirm that defender Sam Hughes has signed a permanent deal with Burton Albion, subject to Football League approval โ๏ธ
All the best, Sam! โ Leicester City (@LCFC) January 31, 2022
It's been a fairly busy day for Brighton too, although none of their business will have an immediate impact on the first team. The latest sees them snap up young winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey on loan from Porto.
Albion have signed Porto winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move. โ๏ธ
๐ค @FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC ๐ตโช๏ธ โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
Another done deal in the Championship, where Carel Eiting has returned to Huddersfield!
๐ Welcome back, @CarelEiting!
๐ณ๐ฑ You all know the 23-year-old Dutch playmaker, who impressed us all during his loan spell last season.
๐ Now he's returning to #htafc having departed his previous club, KRC Genk, earlier today! โ Huddersfield Town (@htafc) January 31, 2022
Rangers have sent out a teaser video for their new signing... Aaron Ramsey!
That is a big coup for the club - quite possibly their highest-profile signing since Paul Gascoigne.
๐ Ready pic.twitter.com/zLnyn60pm6 โ Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 31, 2022
Barnsley have signed Amine Bassi on loan until the end of the season, and another to sign Domingos Quina is also set to be completed.
๐ฒ๐ฆ Welcome, Amine! pic.twitter.com/AQHCbb52bp โ Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) January 31, 2022
Swindon have wrapped up their deadline day business by bringing in Joe Tomlinson on loan until the end of the season!
BREAKING ๐ค | Swindon Town are delighted to confirm the signing of @theposh defender, Joe Tomlinson, on loan until the end of the season in what is our final signing of the January Transfer Window.
Welcome to SN1, Joe!#STFC ๐ดโช๏ธhttps://t.co/KvzlymOitl โ Swindon Town FC (@Official_STFC) January 31, 2022
It looks like Jesse Lingard won't be the only player kept at Manchester United against his will today. Watford reportedly made an approach to sign goalkeeper Dean Henderson on loan, only to be knocked back by the Red Devils.
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AFC Wimbledon have just announced not one, but two new signings late on deadline day - Sam Cosgrove from Birmingham and Nathan Broome from Stoke!
๐ฃ๏ธ DONE DEAL! We've beaten the deadline to sign a new striker with Sam Cosgrove joining us on loan from Birmingham City.
๐ A big Wimbledon welcome to Sam! ๐ https://t.co/8g75POH49A #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/i4sFmxRVjM โ AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) January 31, 2022
๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฝ๐๐!
We are also delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Nathan Broome on a two-and-a-half year deal โ๐ป
More details here! ๐๐ป#AFCW #DeadlineDay #BroomeBroome https://t.co/6W0qy9Gkb0 โ AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) January 31, 2022
The time continues to just fly by - only two hours until the deadline now!
The futures of Aubameyang, Dembele, Alli and others are still yet to be officially confirmed.
Barrow have completed a deal to sign Bradford skipper Niall Canavan for an undisclosed fee!
BREAKING: The Bluebirds have completed a deal to sign experienced centre-back Niall Canavan from Bradford City for an undisclosed fee.
Full story here now...#BarrowAFC โ Barrow AFC (@BarrowAFC) January 31, 2022
Newcastle attempts to hijack Everton's move for Dele Alli appear to have fallen short, with reports claiming that the Tottenham man has now completed his move to Goodison Park.
Official confirmation is expected shortly!
It has been a very busy and successful deadline day for Bournemouth, and they have added another new face to their ranks as Siriki Dembele joins from Peterborough for an undisclosed fee!
Number four โ pic.twitter.com/21e4404dBc โ AFC Bournemouth ๐ (@afcbournemouth) January 31, 2022
Dan Kemp has joined MK Dons from Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee!
Dan Kemp is a Don โ๏ธ#DonDeal pic.twitter.com/QKTEQhicwA โ Milton Keynes Dons (@MKDonsFC) January 31, 2022
All eyes are on the exit door at Arsenal, but they have finally brought someone in as MLS defender Auston Trusty has joined the club.
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...aaaand finally Brentford have sent Luka Racic out on loan which - for now at least - means we're all caught up!
โก Luka Racic will spend the rest of the season with @hbkogedk
All the best, Luka ๐#BrentfordFC https://t.co/PpiOqLYLMX โ Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 31, 2022
Salford City have snapped up Luke Bolton on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Manchester City!
2๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃ @lukebolton07 #WeAreSalford ๐ฆ๐ด pic.twitter.com/asTLidmlvh โ Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) January 31, 2022
Birmingham have sent striker Leo dos Reis out on loan to Monza in Italy.
๐ค @2reis_ has joined Italian Serie B side, A.C. Monza, on a permanent transfer. โ Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) January 31, 2022
Wrexham have signed Tom O'Connor from Burton Albion for an undisclosed fee.
Welcome to Wrexham, Tom ๐
๐ดโช๏ธ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/IxkTiUwk5R โ Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) January 31, 2022
Crawley Town have brought Amrit Bansal-McNulty back to the club on loan from QPR...
๐ค ๐๐๐ก๐๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ , ๐ผ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฉ!
Amrit Bansal-McNulty joins on loan from Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season.#TownTeamTogether๐ด โ Crawley Town FC (@crawleytown) January 31, 2022
Luton have sent Glen Rea out on loan to Wigan.
โ๏ธ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด | ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ ๐ท๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐
We are delighted to confirm the loan signing of versatile midfielder Glen Rea from Luton Town until the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
๐ค Welcome to Latics, Glen!#wafc ๐ตโช๏ธ #BELIEVE #DeadlineDay โ Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) January 31, 2022
Frank Nouble has joined Leyton Orient on loan from Colchester United.
๐ A second incoming at the O's!
Frank Nouble has joined Leyton Orient on loan from Colchester United for the remainder of the season.#LOFC #OnlyOneOrient โ Leyton Orient (@leytonorientfc) January 31, 2022
Portsmouth have brought in Aiden O'Brien from Sunderland on a deal until the end of the season.
โ๏ธ We've completed the signing of Aiden O'Brien on a deal until the end of the season
๐ต Welcome to #Pompey, @AidenObrien22! โ Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) January 31, 2022
...while Louis Appere has left Dundee United for Northampton Town.
๐ฐ | We can confirm @DUFCAcademy graduate Louis Appรฉrรฉ has joined Northampton Town for an undisclosed fee.
๐งก Thank you and good luck, Louis โ Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 31, 2022
Sticking in Scotland, Tim Akinola has joined Dundee United on loan from Arsenal...
๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐...#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/31KucJHPi4 โ Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 31, 2022
Rangers have let Brandon Barker leave the club by mutual consent.
#RangersFC can today confirm the departure of Brandon Barker by mutual consent.
Everyone at Rangers would like to thank Brandon for his contribution and wish him well for the next step in his career. pic.twitter.com/WsfDW0oxkc โ Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 31, 2022
Right, time to start catching up on a few done deals which slipped under the radar during a manic couple of hours! Starting with one which has just happened - Bournemouth have signed Kieffer Moore from Cardiff for an undisclosed fee.
#CardiffCity can confirm that Kieffer Moore has joined AFC Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.#CityAsOne โ Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2022
Just three hours remain on deadline day now, and that Aubameyang saga looks set to rumble on towards 11pm.
The Dembele transfer circus is not over yet either - Barcelona president Joan Laporta has suggested that an English club are still interested in the winger.
Click here for the full story.
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And here are the details on that blockbuster Aubameyang switch to Barcelona! Arsenal just seem happy to get him off their books, but pay cut or not, how Barcelona can afford Aubameyang and Dembele on their wage bill given their financial issues is beyond me!
You just knew there would be a few more twists and turns in the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saga, and sure enough a big one has arrived!
Loan talks between Barcelona and Arsenal have ceased, but the Spanish giants are now set to sign the Gabon international on a free transfer!
Reims have now confirmed that they have rejected offers for Hugo Ekitike and that the Newcastle target will not be leaving the club today.
"Despite the offers made, Hugo Ekitike and the Stade de Reims have decided by mutual agreement to continue the adventure together. Stade de Reims, through its president Jean-Pierre Caillot, is delighted to be able to count on its striker until the end of the season," read a statement from the club.
Jean-Pierre Caillot added: "It is true that we received very good offers for Hugo during this transfer window. Our desire has always been to keep him at least one full season.
"He too was keen not to skip the stages, wanting to be a little more lasting in the club project, that of his training club which he joined at the age of 11. We share the feeling that there is still a piece of history to write together. We are happy to be able to count on him from Sunday against Bordeaux.""
Van de Beek will wear the number 30 shirt at Goodison Park!
"I saw number 30 was free and I started with this number at @AFCAjax."@Donny_beek6: our new #๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ๐ณ๐ฑ pic.twitter.com/qITEnsXiFw โ Everton (@Everton) January 31, 2022
As well as Dele Alli, Newcastle are looking to push a deal for Dan Burn over the line, and they could be close with the towering defender undergoing a medical.
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This Dele Alli rumours has all the makings of a deadline day classic: fast-moving, high-profile player and now a late twist too!
Just as it looked as though Everton were going to wrap up a deal for the Tottenham man, Newcastle have reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to hijack the deal!
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Newcastle have sent Matt Bondswell out on loan to Shrewsbury!
๐ค Good luck, @MattBondswell_!
โซ๏ธโช๏ธ โ Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 31, 2022
The club Undav is leaving - shock Belgian league leaders Union SG - have also paid tribute to their departing striker, although they do still have him on loan until the end of the season!
Is somebody cutting onions? ๐ฅฒ pic.twitter.com/DrRjlvcSN4 โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
And here is more of a glimpse of Brighton's newest signing...
Welcome to the club, Deniz. ๐๐ช pic.twitter.com/r56R1T1uDP โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
Rodrigo Bentancur has been giving the obligatory video message to Spurs fans from a place a lot sunnier than North London is right now...
Ready to give everything. ๐ช pic.twitter.com/LMbgD6oUSB โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2022
As promised, here are all the details of Donny van de Beek's loan switch to Everton - a good move for both the club and the player, you feel. Will he finally get the chance to show what he can do in English football?
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More on that Van de Beek news shortly, but here is the lowdown on Brighton's new signing Deniz Undav, who will rejoin Union SG on loan for the remainder of this season.
A big bit of breaking news here - albeit an expected one - as Donny van de Beek finally completes his loan move from Manchester United to Everton!
Donny van de Beek is a Blue! ๐ตโ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/Aiv8PfFT3Z โ Everton (@Everton) January 31, 2022
It has been a busy, busy day for Spurs - and it's not over yet. Lo Celso is the third first-team player to leave today, and Dele Alli is still expected to follow him through the doors.
Click here for the full story on Lo Celso exit.
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Brighton have completed the signing of striker Deniz Undav for an undisclosed fee!
Got it in four. ๐ pic.twitter.com/msBBgLf0yX โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
Giovani Lo Celso has left Tottenham on loan for Villarreal!
Giovani Lo Celso has joined La Liga side Villarreal on loan for the remainder of the season.
Good luck, Gio! ๐ค โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2022
Another player who looks like he will be staying put is Tottenham's Steven Bergwijn, who has been linked with Ajax throughout the January window.
A hero with a late show against Leicester earlier this month, the Dutchman's talks over a return to his homeland have now seemingly broken down, with Spurs unwilling to sell.
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Reports earlier today suggested that Ralf Rangnick had give the green light for Lingard to leave today, but that hope now appears to have evaporated. the latest speculation is that Man United have done a U-turn and now told the England international that he will not leave, despite interest from Newcastle and West Ham.
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Newcastle's fourth signing of the window, and their first loan, as Matt Targett joins from Aston Villa until the end of the season. It seems like a smart, shrewd signing who will improve the starting XI.
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Newcastle have completed the signing of Matt Targett on loan from Aston Villa for the remainder of the season!
โซ๏ธ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ โช๏ธ
Welcome, @Mattytargett! ๐ pic.twitter.com/FDyJRs1Dho โ Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 31, 2022
Another departure from Arsenal! This time Jordi Osei-Tutu has joined Rotherham on loan for the rest of the season.
โ๏ธ | Welcome to the club, ๐ ๐ค๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐-๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ช
The wing back joins the Millers on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 campaign from Arsenal, subject to Premier League, EFL and FA ratification.#rufc | #ForeverTogetherForeverProudhttps://t.co/BTWazmxTSM pic.twitter.com/M12x4w1i8B โ Rotherham United (@OfficialRUFC) January 31, 2022
Meanwhile, Huddersfield have sent striker Kieran Phillips out on loan to Exeter until the end of the season.
โ๏ธ Welcome, @K_phillips9!
Young striker Kieran Phillips has joined City on loan from @htafc until the end of the season ๐#ECFC #OneGrecianGoal pic.twitter.com/RjJY4fDBM7 โ Exeter City (@OfficialECFC) January 31, 2022
Peterborough have signed Hayden Coulson on loan from Middlesbrough!
โ๏ธ We are delighted to announce the signing of defender Hayden Coulson on loan from Middlesbrough till the end of the season.
Welcome to The Posh, Hayden!
January transfer news brought to you by #ARUPeterborough.#pufc | #BeTheFirst | #AD pic.twitter.com/XEkrvi5XCO โ Peterborough United (@theposh) January 31, 2022
Time for another Aubameyang update! The latest reports suggest that Arsenal have told Barcelona that they are unwilling to pay any of his wages in any potential loan deal, creating a rather large hurdle in negotiations for the cash-strapped Spaniards, particularly with Dembele still on their books.
Click here for the full story.
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As expected, Valencia's Harry Potter-inspired teaser video was confirmation that Bryan Gil has joined on loan for the remainder of the season. Gil-lyweed was the best link I could make between the two, but it turns out it was even more tenuous than that!
Click here for the developing story.
๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ @OliverPhelps has a new accomplice for his mischief ๐ช๐ซ pic.twitter.com/lknOXXLqZD โ Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) January 31, 2022
Speaking of goalkeepers on the move, Jed Steer has left Aston Villa for Championship outfit Luton Town.
Aston Villa can confirm that Jed Steer has joined Luton Town on loan.
Wishing you all the best, @JedSteer. ๐ช โ Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 31, 2022
Leicester have sent goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk on loan to Dunfermline...
Good luck to Jakub Stolarczyk, who has joined Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on loan until the end of the season ๐งค โ Leicester City (@LCFC) January 31, 2022
Meanwhile, Newcastle's talks over a deal for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike have reportedly broken down.
Valencia are due to announce the signing of Tottenham's Bryan Gil shortly, and this teaser has just been released on their Twitter account...
Magic arrives at Mestalla ๐๏ธโจ pic.twitter.com/zxpZf4Rtsp โ Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) January 31, 2022
Dembele began the day seemingly en route to PSG. That deal was then reportedly hijacked by Manchester United before links to Arsenal arose, and most recently Chelsea joined the party.
However, after all that, it appears as though the France international could stay at Camp Nou after all!
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Wolves have let Oskar Buur leave the club by mutual consent.
Oskar Buur has left the club by mutual consent.
All the best for the future, Oskar!
๐ค๐ pic.twitter.com/qhzHjvtTPv โ Wolves Academy (@WolvesAcademy) January 31, 2022
Tottenham have been parading one of their new signings around on Twitter...
He's here. ๐คฉ pic.twitter.com/ZDQ1wF1E3J โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2022
The Swede has signed. ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/jCJgMZIXJ4 โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2022
Brighton have also sent Lorent Tolaj out on loan to Cambridge United.
Good luck to Lorent Tolaj, who will spend the rest of the season on loan with @CambridgeUtdFC. ๐จ๐ญ
๐ค @FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC ๐ตโช๏ธ โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
Aston Villa's Kaine Kesler Hayden has joined MK Dons on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
Good luck at MK Dons, @KaineKeslerHayd. ๐ โ Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 31, 2022
Brighton have sent Lorent Tolaj on loan to Cambridge United.
Good luck to Lorent Tolaj, who will spend the rest of the season on loan with @CambridgeUtdFC. ๐จ๐ญ
๐ค @FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC ๐ตโช๏ธ โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
Just six hours of the January transfer window to go! Everton are set for a double signing, Jesse Lingard continues to push for a Manchester United exit and you get the feeling that we haven't heard the last of Aubameyang and Dembele just yet!
Stay tuned!
Those two signings are likely to be the final incomings at Tottenham today - although there could still be one notable outgoing - but Spurs had earlier in the window failed in their attempts to sign Djed Spence from Nottingham Forest, according to reports.
OK, so those were two of the bigger deals we expected to be completed today, but what else could still happen?
Well, we're expecting confirmations from Everton on both Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli at some point, while there remain major question marks over the futures of Ousmane Dembele and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
As it stands it appears as though both players could stay put after all of this, but we've already seen how quickly things can change on deadline day.
And here is the full story of both of those deals for Tottenham! Finally some good transfer news for the club after a pretty underwhelming January window to date!
The news that Tottenham fans have been waiting for! Juventus have jumped the gun and confirmed that both Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski have joined Spurs!
UFFICIALE | Rodrigo #Bentancur passa al Tottenham @SpursOfficial.
Grazie di tutto e buona fortuna, Rodrigo ๐ช๐ป โ JuventusFC (@juventusfc) January 31, 2022
UFFICIALE | Dejan #Kulusevski passa al Tottenham @SpursOfficial.
Grazie di tutto e buona fortuna, Dejan ๐น โ JuventusFC (@juventusfc) January 31, 2022
Rangers have signing Polish right-back Mateusz Zukowski from Lechia Gdansk!
Click here for the full story.
๐ #RangersFC are today delighted to announce the signing of Mateusz Zukowski from Lechia Gdansk for an undisclosed fee subject to international clearance. โ Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 31, 2022
As promised, here is the latest on Dele Alli's move to Everton, which is now expected to be completed in time for tonight's deadline.
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Morecambe have signed Dylan Connolly from Northampton on a two-and-a-half-year deal!
๐ Morecambe Football Club can confirm the signing of winger Dylan Connolly who signs on a year-and-a-half deal from @ntfc!
๐ https://t.co/Mgiqu7G5bV#UTS ๐ฆ pic.twitter.com/1XZVU1jhRn โ Morecambe FC (@ShrimpsOfficial) January 31, 2022
More on that Nat Phillips move to Bournemouth, which looks like a cracking piece of business from the Cherries. The centre-back has joined on loan until the end of the season.
Bournemouth have completed a loan deal for Liverpool's Nat Phillips!
Another one through the door ๐
Welcome, Nat Phillips ๐ค pic.twitter.com/J2exka0KE9 โ AFC Bournemouth ๐ (@afcbournemouth) January 31, 2022
As promised, here is the latest on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Arsenal future, which now looks like it could be extended longer than either the player or the club wants after talks with Barcelona broke down.
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It is all hotting up now! We could be on course for one of the most dramatic January deadline days yet if these deals all go through, with suggestions that Chelsea have now emerged as front-runners for Ousmane Dembele!
This one has moved very quickly indeed this afternoon - it appears as though Everton have agreed a deal to sign Dele Alli on a permanent basis from Tottenham.
Reports suggest that it will initially be a free transfer, but that Everton will pay ยฃ10m once Alli has played 20 games.
More on this one shortly!
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Well, well, well - a pretty miserable January could be about to get even worse for Arsenal.
Reports suggest that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's proposed move to Barcelona has broken down over his salary demands, and that the striker is now set to return to London from Barcelona.
More on that on site very shortly!
Juventus have reportedly decided to keep Alvaro Morata this winter and hope to use him alongside Dusan Vlahovic - a blow to the likes of Arsenal, Spurs and Barcelona, all of whom had been linked with the former Chelsea man this month.
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Tottenham's record signing has finally secured his exit from the club, rejoining Lyon on loan with an option to buy.
It is a deal which should pave the way for Spurs to announce a couple of incomings too...
Click here for the developing story.
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More on that Tanguy Ndombele news in just a moment, but Sheffield United have also signed Brentford's Charlie Goode on loan until the end of the season.
Welcome to United, Charlie Goode. โ๏ธโ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/X0EKEY3X1q โ Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) January 31, 2022
Lyon have re-signed Tanguy Ndombele from Tottenham Hotspur!
๐ Welcome back, @TanguyNdombele โค๏ธ๐ pic.twitter.com/d3q0YEVa6F โ Olympique Lyonnais ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ธ (@OL_English) January 31, 2022
Here is the full story of Aaron Ramsey's impending switch to Rangers on loan from Juventus...
Aaron Ramsey 'agrees Rangers loan'
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Frank Lampard is wasting no time in stamping his mark on the Everton squad, with three high-profile deals potentially on the agenda before tonight's 11pm deadline.
Donny van de Beek's loan is expected to be announced sooner rather than later, reports are growing that Dele Alli will arrive on a permanent deal from Spurs, while they are reportedly interested in Real Madrid's Luka Jovic too.
Click here for the full story on the Jovic interest.
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He had been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, but Denis Zakaria is on the brink of joining Juventus as he undergoes his medical at the club.
๐ช @Deniszakaria8 going through the paces ๐โโ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/0LjgEd3O1x โ JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) January 31, 2022
While Barcelona cannot get rid of Dembele no matter how hard they try, Lingard is desperate to leave Manchester United and reports suggests that a move could happen today after all.
Newcastle and West Ham are both interested in the England international, and crucially he has now reportedly been given the green light to leave by manager Ralf Rangnick.
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Let's get back to North London rejections, shall we?
Amid the ongoing Aubameyang saga, some reports suggested that Ousmane Dembele could be included in a swap deal for the Arsenal striker.
However, the France international, who we should remember is still one of the most expensive players of all time, reportedly has no interest in joining the Gunners.
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Reports suggest that Aaron Ramsey to Rangers is now a done deal, and what a signing he could prove to be for the Scottish champions!
Aaron Ramsey from Juventus to Rangers, done deal and here we go! Agreement on loan with buy option. Ramsey will sign in the coming hours. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ค #Rangers
Rangers will cover part of Ramsey's salary. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/c4xEiZKcHQ โ Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2022
If there is a glimmer of joy for Spurs fans so far on deadline day, it's that Arsenal aren't faring much better right now.
The Gunners have been linked with Raul De Tomas as a replacement for Aubameyang should the former skipper join Barcelona, but Espanyol have reportedly told them that De Tomas is not for sale.
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It feels as though I have delivered bad news after bad news for Spurs today, with Antonio Conte's side now having seemingly missed out on Sofyan Amrabat after Fiorentina decided not to sell.
Incomings are en route, Spurs fans, but it is safe to say that Daniel Levy has not landed all of Conte's top targets!
Bruno Jordao has left Wolves on loan, joining Grasshoppers for the remainder of the season.
Good luck for the rest of the season, Bruno!
๐๐ค โ Wolves (@Wolves) January 31, 2022
A message to Evertonians from new manager Frank Lampard...
Frank's message to Evertonians.๐ pic.twitter.com/Q3y7srlIzv โ Everton (@Everton) January 31, 2022
A little more detail on the news we brought you earlier - Tino Anjorin leaving Chelsea to join Huddersfield on loan.
It wouldn't be deadline day without someone publicly trying to force a move, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has seemingly channelled his inner Odemwingie - albeit admittedly in a much more high profile way - by flying to Barcelona to try to force a loan deal through.
Banished by Mikel Arteta following a discipline breach, the striker's presence in Barcelona has reportedly taken both clubs by surprise!
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Another new deal for one of Brighton's youngsters, with Jeremy Sarmiento putting pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year extension to his contract.
Albion are pleased to announce that @JeremySarm7ento has signed a new contract until June 2026. โ๏ธ
๐ค @FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC ๐ตโช๏ธ โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
Spanish outfit Real Valladolid have signed Ivan Sanchez on loan from Birmingham!
Reciรฉn llegado de Birmingham, ยกbienvenido, Ivรกn Sรกnchez!
๐ https://t.co/ySL3AzYE6R pic.twitter.com/47iUem4VTY โ Real Valladolid C.F. (@realvalladolid) January 31, 2022
...and in League One, Oxford United have signed Marcus Browne on a permanent basis from Middlesbrough!
๐ฒ @MarcusBrowne14 has entered the chat... ๐
๐ก๐ต #OUFC | #COYY pic.twitter.com/aAAN9Z5hqb โ Oxford United FC (@OUFCOfficial) January 31, 2022
It is a flurry of done deals at the moment! St Mirren have confirmed the signing of Jordan Jones from Wigan...
St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Jordan Jones on loan until the end of the season.
Welcome @JJordanjones11! โ St Mirren FC (@saintmirrenfc) January 31, 2022
More on Man City's deal for Julian Alvarez: it is a five-and-a-half-year contract lasting until the summer of 2027. The 22-year-old Argentina international will remain with River on loan "at least until July 2022".
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More confirmed transfer news from the Championship as Chelsea's Tino Anjorin joins Huddersfield Town on loan!
๐ Welcome to Huddersfield Town, Tino Anjorin!
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ The England Under-20 international - an attacking midfield player - joins us on loan from @ChelseaFC for the rest of the @SkyBetChamp campaign ๐#htafc | #AnjorIN โ Huddersfield Town (@htafc) January 31, 2022
Bournemouth have signed Freddie Woodman on loan from Newcastle United!
Deadline day begins โ
Great to see you, @FreddieWoodman ๐ค pic.twitter.com/hy3PcZ30xB โ AFC Bournemouth ๐ (@afcbournemouth) January 31, 2022
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Julian Alvarez from River Plate!
Follow the breaking story by clicking here.
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Tottenham have reportedly been knocked back in their pursuit of another player, with AC Milan rejected their bid for Franck Kessie.
Spurs are still expected to wrap up deals for Kulusevski and Bentancur today, although even those have gone a little bit quiet over the last few hours...
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Birmingham's Mitch Roberts has signed a new one-year contract with the club before joining Carlisle on loan for the rest of the season.
โ๏ธ @itsmitchroberts has put pen to paper on a one-year extension at Blues and will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Carlisle United. โ Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) January 31, 2022
Getting back to transfers, and this could be the biggest of the lot. Reports are emerging that Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from PSG at the end of the season!
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Prior to his appointment, the Sports Mole team discussed whether or not Frank Lampard is the right man for the Everton job.
You can read those thoughts here.
Boss. ๐๐คฉ pic.twitter.com/hiXUZ7fGRi โ Everton (@Everton) January 31, 2022
It is news we had been expecting since yesterday, but it is still big news for Everton, who find themselves at something of a crossroads at the moment.
Lampard has joined on a two-and-a-half-year deal - his first job since leaving Chelsea.
Everton have finally confirmed Frank Lampard as their new manager!
Welcome to Everton Football Club, Frank Lampard! ๐ต pic.twitter.com/LuGqBCrrE7 โ Everton (@Everton) January 31, 2022
Charlton Athletic have signed Scott Fraser from Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee!
โ๏ธ DONE DEAL
Welcome to The Valley, Scott Fraser! ๐
๐ดโช #cafc | https://t.co/f36HsGcQDw โ Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) January 31, 2022
Arsenal fans must be sick of players leaving the club this month without anyone coming in, but it may not be over yet: reports suggest that they would be open to letting Nicolas Pepe leave on loan today too!
Mikel Arteta is cleaning house this month!
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> Christian Eriksen joins Brentford
Still many, many more deals expected to go through before the 11pm deadline, but as always, clubs are leaving it late!
Jesse Lingard has reportedly been offered another exit route from Manchester United, and it is a place he knows well.
The England international enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at West Ham in the second half of last season - could history be about to repeat itself?
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A development on the potential exit of Nat Phillips from Liverpool - Bournemouth have now reportedly agreed a loan deal for the defender.
That would be some signing for the Cherries considering quite a few Premier League clubs were interested in his signature on a permanent basis.
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The deals are beginning to come thick and fast now: Preston have just confirmed the signing of Bambo Diaby on a deal until the end of the season.
Diaby has just returned from a two-year doping ban.
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is...๐ถ#pnefc pic.twitter.com/9BoLgSzNEl โ Preston North End FC (@pnefc) January 31, 2022
And staying in Yorkshire, Huddersfield have snapped up Jamal Blackman on a free transfer!
๐ Welcome to #htafc, Jamal Blackman!
๐ @Big_Blacks joins the Terriers for the rest of the season as a free agent, completing his move from Hollywood to Huddersfield! โ Huddersfield Town (@htafc) January 31, 2022
League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers have brought in Reo Griffiths from Lyon on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
โ๏ธ ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ต๐!
The exciting striker has joined Rovers on a two-and-a-half year deal from French side Olympique Lyon.https://t.co/3DRiiHUJxx #DRFC pic.twitter.com/oC2o74gH3O โ Doncaster Rovers FC (@drfc_official) January 31, 2022
Serie A side Salernitana are having a busy deadline day over in Italy, including the arrival of Lys Mousset on loan from Sheffield United for the remainder of the season!
๐ฅ Lys Mousset รจ un nuovo giocatore della Salernitana
๐ฑ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ต๐ฌ๐ธ๐ถ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ผ! ๐ฑ๐ป
๐ https://t.co/WMSZhHuEw2#welcome #macteanimo #forzagranata pic.twitter.com/cUYfMfe7HX โ US Salernitana 1919 (@OfficialUSS1919) January 31, 2022
In addition to those potential exits from Liverpool, they are also working on a deal to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham, while reports are claiming that Jurgen Klopp wants Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid too.
That one seems unlikely to go through today, but it could be one to watch ahead of the summer window.
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There could be three outgoings from Liverpool today, with Neco Williams, Nat Phillips and Divock Origi all facing uncertain immediate futures.
Bournemouth are understood to hold an interest in both Williams and Phillips, while three clubs are in the running for Origi.
Northampton Town have completed the signing of Beryly Lubala on loan from Blackpool until the end of the season!
โ๏ธ Northampton Town are pleased to confirm the signing of attacker Beryly Lubala on loan from Blackpool until the end of the season ๐
๐ Welcome to the Cobblers, Bez! ๐#DeadlineDay โ Northampton Town (@ntfc) January 31, 2022
West Ham made a sensational late bid to buy Benfica star Darwin Nunez last night, but the Portuguese giants are not willing to sell.
This may not be the last of this one - there are already claims that the Hammers have returned with an improved bid - but it looks like it will take a significant amount of money to prise him away.
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For the Arsenal fans wondering about the latest on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: the striker is understood to be in Barcelona, with a deal all agreed and ready to go through.
However, Barca's ability to sign him depends on whether or not they can offload Ousmane Dembele, whose move to PSG has now collapsed.
This could be a high-profile one which goes right down to the wire...
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And more news from Arsenal, as they have been handed hope in their pursuit of Renato Sanches. The midfielder had been on course to join AC Milan, but that deal has now collapsed at the 11th hour, opening the door for a potential return to the Premier League.
There have been a lot of outgoings from Arsenal this month with nothing yet in the opposite direction, but could that be about to change today?
Former Chelsea man Alvaro Morata is reportedly now on their radar, having fallen down the pecking order at Juventus following their signature of Dusan Vlahovic - himself linked to Arsenal, of course.
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The first words from Burnley's new ยฃ12m signing!
๐คณ Wout has a message for you all ๐ฃ๏ธ#WelcomeWout | #UTC pic.twitter.com/XsBXvlgTb2 โ Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 31, 2022
The Ousmane Dembele saga rumbles on at Barcelona, and his proposed move to PSG today is now reportedly off the cards.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham have all been linked with the winger, who will be available for free in the summer as things stand, but whether or not Barcelona are finally able to offload him remains to be seen.
That is a deal which could also have a direct impact on Barca's hopes of signing Aubameyang from Arsenal.
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Armando Broja has impressed on loan at Southampton from Chelsea so far this season, and the Blues are now reportedly going to wait until the summer before making a decision on his permanent future.
A number of clubs - Southampton and Newcastle among them - had been interested, but they will be forced to wait.
The towering Dutch international striker has joined on a three-and-a-half-year deal, taking the number nine shirt at Turf Moor.
โ๏ธ Welcome to Burnley, Wout Weghorst! #WelcomeWout | #UTC pic.twitter.com/7YaD98Y8QE โ Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 31, 2022
Burnley have completed the signing of Wout Weghorst!
pic.twitter.com/GGO8TH0Qjs โ Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 31, 2022
With Lo Celso closing in on an exit and Tanguy Ndombele on the verge of leaving too, a third midfielder could be on his way out of Tottenham today, with Bryan Gil reportedly agreeing to join Valencia on loan for the remainder of the season.
It is not only incomings expected at St James' Park today - there could also be outgoings to make room for the new signings.
One of those could be defender Ciaran Clark, who is reportedly wanted by Championship outfit Middlesbrough.
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Leeds fans haven't had a huge amount to cheer so far this season, but the news that they are rejecting all approaches for Raphinha is welcome, and Kalvin Phillips is also reportedly going nowhere amid interest from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United.
If you weren't excited already, Brentford fans, then these numbers should do the job.
2013-20 - During his first spell in the Premier League between September 2013 and January 2020, Christian Eriksen scored the most goals from outside the box (23), made the most assists (62) and created the most chances (571) of any player in that time. Return. pic.twitter.com/runycBY7Vu โ OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 31, 2022
Interesting rumours from Elland Road that Marcelo Bielsa is interested in bringing in Kenedy from Chelsea - a man the Blues recalled from a loan spell at Flamengo due to a shortage at full-back.
That shortage is set to ease in the near future, though, so a swift exit again for Kenedy is not out of the question.
One to get Sunderland fans excited - apparently the Black Cats are interested in re-signing Jermain Defoe, most recently of Rangers.
This deal would not have to be done before tonight's 11pm deadline as Defoe is a free agent, but it would still be one of the more eye-catching deals of the winter!
Speaking of Juventus exits...
Tottenham are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Dejan Kulusevski! The Juventus man has now passed his medical, and confirmation of the signing is expected shortly.
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From a potential future Arsenal player to a past one, and Scottish champions Rangers have reportedly joined the race for Aaron Ramsey, who has been told he is free to leave Juventus.
A number of Premier League clubs are also considering a move for the Welsh midfielder.
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Arsenal had been linked with Dusan Vlahovic for most of the window, only to miss out on him to Juventus, and Alexander Isak is one of the 'Plan Bs' on their radar.
However, any potential deadline day deal for the striker seems unlikely with Real Sociedad reportedly demanding that his full ยฃ75m release clause be paid.
Brighton's 19-year-old defender Odel Offiah has put pen to paper on a new two-and-a-half year deal, keeping him at the club until June 2024!
Albion are delighted to confirm that Odel Offiah has signed a new contract that runs until June 2024. โ๏ธ
๐ค @FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC ๐ตโช๏ธ โ Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 31, 2022
Donny van de Beek's time at Manchester United could be coming to an end - at least temporarily. Having chosen Everton over Crystal Palace, the Dutch midfielder is now in Liverpool undergoing his medical!
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Brentford have already provided the only major deal of deadline day so far, bringing in Christian Eriksen on a free transfer, and they could be set for another signing with Nice winger Deji Sotona due to undergo a medical.
It's safe to say that Spurs fans have not been happy with their window so far, but they should be set for a busy deadline day in terms of outgoings as well as incomings.
One of those reportedly on his way out is Giovani Lo Celso.
Across Stanley Park at Anfield, Liverpool are working on a deal to sign Fulham's Fabio Carvalho, but there could also be a few outgoings today.
Nat Phillips is keen for more first-team football, but Liverpool's ยฃ15m asking price is putting potential suitors off.
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We're still awaiting the official confirmation of Frank Lampard's appointment at Everton, but that is not the only thing likely to emerge from Goodison Park today.
Reports suggest that they could bring in as many as FOUR new players today, and one of those is likely to be Donny van de Beek.
Speaking of Newcastle, they have quickly moved on from Nketiah and could now be on the verge of signing Hugo Ekitike from Reims in a deal worth up to ยฃ25m.
It has been a busy window for the Magpies already, as expected, but they could still bring in a few more players today, with Targett, Lingard and Henderson among those being links.
Aubameyang isn't the only Arsenal striker with an uncertain future - indeed most of them fall into that category - but Eddie Nketiah looks like he'll be staying in North London.
A few clubs, including Newcastle, have been interested in the attacker, but Arsenal have no plans to let him leave with Aubameyang also potentially on his way out.
This could be a story to keep an eye on throughout deadline day, with Yves Bissouma reportedly in talks with three clubs - including Manchester United.
Bissouma was linked with a move away in the summer, of course, and Brighton will surely be even less inclined to let him leave mid-season, but there are some interested parties nonetheless.
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It is no secret that Jesse Lingard wants to leave Manchester United - his brother even claimed he was 'locked up' at Old Trafford in a recent social media post.
It is no secret either that clubs are interested in him, with Newcastle, West Ham and Everton among those linked.
The issue is seemingly that Man United are unwilling to let him leave, although the England international will reportedly make one final push for an exit today.
Eriksen's former club Tottenham have been quick to welcome the playmaker back to the Premier League. The Dane may well have circled April 23 in his calendar - that is the date that Brentford are due to face Spurs, pending fixture times being changed due to TV.
It's good to see you back in the Premier League, @ChrisEriksen8 ๐ pic.twitter.com/HVZEYqa0ZZ โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2022
Over in Spain, Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to be linked with high-profile players despite their financial concerns, but one player who doesn't look like he will be heading to Camp Nou today is Nicolas Tagliafico.
Christian Eriksen has given his first words to Brentford fans after joining: "I'm happy to announce I've signed for Brentford football club. I can't wait to get started. Hopefully I will see you all very soon."
Things you absolutely love to see โค#BrentfordFC #EriksenJoins pic.twitter.com/FhvDlMLAxL โ Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 31, 2022
It will take something pretty major to usurp this as the feelgood story of the day at the very least. Seven months after a cardiac arrest, Eriksen is back in the Premier League on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
It is indeed Christian Eriksen! What a story for the former Spurs midfielder, who is back in the Premier League after those horrific scenes at the Euros last summer. It's great to see him back, and what a coup for Brentford too - their biggest ever signing?
โ Welcome to Brentford, @ChrisEriksen8 ๐#BrentfordFC ๐ #EriksenJoins pic.twitter.com/O8h5WbdUZ2 โ Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 31, 2022
...and nice and early, we have our first piece of breaking news for the day as Brentford tease their new signing. A Premier League return for Christian Eriksen, surely?!
โ๏ธ#BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/MPr1i8aVa1 โ Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 31, 2022
Shortly after that, we are expecting Everton to announce the signing of Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United.
Well, it should mainly be loose ends being tied up around Europe. Ousmane Dembele's Barcelona exit - most likely now to PSG - is set to be the biggest deal to go through today, but even that will be for a cut-price fee if it happens.
Spurs are set to be one of the busier teams with deals close for Juventus duo Kulusevski and Bentancur, while they may look for another late transfer having missed out on the likes of Diaz and Traore already.
It is that time of the year again: January transfer deadline day!
Some of the most notorious deals in English football history have done through on this day - think Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll in 2011 - and today promises to be a fascinating one too with plenty of high-profile players still facing uncertain futures.
Will Dembele finally leave Barcelona? Will Arsenal ship out Aubameyang? Can the likes of Van de Beek, Henderson and Lingard find an exit from Manchester United?
Stick with us to find out the answers to all of those questions and more!
Barney Corkhill
