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
"We have the capacity to do that": Arteta makes January transfer admission
Mikel Arteta has claimed that Arsenal "have the capacity" to strengthen their first-team squad during the January transfer window.
The Gunners can be satisfied with their efforts during the first 15 matches of the Premier League, accumulating 29 points during that period.
However, sitting in third position in the table and six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, there is plenty of scope for improvement.
Arteta may have already been contemplating changes to his senior ranks before experiencing somewhat of an injury crisis, particularly in defence.
Barcelona 'cool interest' in goalscoring machine for 'one specific reason'
Barcelona have reportedly cooled their interest in Lille forward Jonathan David, with the Catalan outfit having reservations over whether the Canadian would fit into their style of play.
David, 24, is out of contract at Lille next summer, and he is unlikely to pen a new deal with his French outfit, with the striker set to become one of the most high-profile free agents on the market in the middle of 2025.
The Canada international has scored 101 goals and registered 21 assists in 206 appearances for his current side, including 17 goals and three assists in 23 outings in all competitions during the 2024-25 campaign.
David has faced Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this season, scoring three times in the process, and he is allegedly being tracked by a number of major clubs.
Which eight or nine players are unsellable at Man United?
Manchester United reportedly only have eight or nine 'untransferable' players in their squad, with the Red Devils open to selling the vast majority of their current group if suitable offers were to arrive.
There is currently speculation surrounding the futures of Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford, and it is understood that serious offers for the duo would be considered despite their status at Old Trafford.
According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, only Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro and Andre Onana, in addition to two or three more key players, are deemed to be unsellable.
Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund are likely to be in that list, in addition to Bruno Fernandes, although there were strong reports that the club captain could be sold during the recent transfer window.
'Elite talent' - Man United, Chelsea battling for £21m Premier League wonderkid?
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly prepared to battle a host of Premier League clubs for Southampton prodigy Tyler Dibling.
The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in senior football this season, starring for the Saints as they struggle in the Premier League.
It has been reported that a numbers of clubs are monitoring the development of Dibling, including Aston Villa, who have likened the winger to former player and captain Jack Grealish.
The England Under-21 international has impressed massively with his performances in the top-flight so far, including during the Saints' 3-2 defeat to Liverpool on November 24.
How much? Kerkez price 'revealed' amid Real Madrid, Man United, Liverpool interest
Bournemouth reportedly value Milos Kerkez in excess of £40m, with the Cherries facing a battle to keep hold of the Hungary international beyond next summer's transfer window.
Kerkez moved to the Premier League from AZ Alkmaar in July 2023, and he has represented his current side on 48 occasions, scoring once and providing three assists.
The 21-year-old has been in impressive form this season, scoring once and providing two assists in 15 Premier League appearances, and he is believed to be on the radar of a number of major clubs.
Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool are among the teams said to be keen on Kerkez, who has a contract at the Vitality Stadium until June 2028, placing Bournemouth in a strong position when it comes to his future.
Ruud to sign compatriot? Leicester, Brighton 'set to fight for Dutch prodigy'
Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly interested in signing Leuven midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi.
The 19-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the top flight of Belgian football last season, playing 40 competitive matches across all competitions.
Banzuzi has continued his swift development during the opening months of this campaign, scoring once and providing five assists from 16 Belgian Pro League appearances.
The towering midfielder also possesses relative international pedigree, having earned his maiden call-up for Netherlands Under-21s in the autumn.
Maresca updates Acheampong saga: Will Chelsea prospect start versus Astana?
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has delivered a positive update over the future of Josh Acheampong.
The academy star burst onto the scene at the end of last season when he was handed his Premier League debut during the closing stages of a crucial 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
However, at the same time as speculation has mounted regarding interest from elsewhere, a long-term contract is still waiting to be penned.
As a result, the 18-year-old spent a period of being prevented from representing the senior or youth side, a realistic scenario emerging where he could be sold during the January transfer window.
Arsenal transfer exclusive: Tierney exit decision "nailed on" after Arteta lifeline
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney will leave the club on loan until the end of the season in January if he manages to avoid another injury, Gunners expert Charles Watts has told Sports Mole.
The 27-year-old has not played a single minute for Mikel Arteta's side this season, having spent months recovering from the severe hamstring injury he sustained while playing for Scotland at Euro 2024, but he has been on the bench for their last four matches.
There is seemingly a good chance that Tierney will make his first appearance of the campaign against Monaco in Wednesday's Champions League clash, as Arteta is grappling with a defensive injury crisis and extended an olive branch to the defender in his pre-game press conference.
However, Watts has affirmed that Tierney's long-term future belongs away from the Emirates, and the club will look to shift him out temporarily over the winter before trying to find a buyer in the summer of 2025.
Back home? Former club 'plotting sensational move' for Chelsea star
Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is reportedly wanted by Leicester City ahead of the January window.
The 26-year-old made the high-profile switch from the King Power Stadium to Stamford Bridge before the start of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
Forking out £30m for his services, it was expected that Chelsea would fully integrate Dewsbury-Hall into the first-team plans with Enzo Maresca in charge.
However, the midfielder has been limited to just five appearances in the Premier League so far, totalling a mere 56 minutes of top-flight action.
South American wonderkid 'on Man United's radar' with '£3.1m deal being discussed'
Manchester United are reportedly 'in active talks' with Cerro Porteno over a potential deal for Diego Leon.
The 17-year-old, who has turned out for Cerro Porteno's first team on 17 occasions, is regarded as one of the biggest young talents in South America, with a number of clubs believed to be interested in his signature.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Man United are in talks with the left-back's Paraguayan club over a £3.1m transfer, while discussions are also said to have taken place with Leon's agents.
Leon has been with Cerro Porteno since the age of 13, progressing through the various youth teams at the club before making his first-team debut in August 2024, and he has since become an important player for the Blue and Reds.
