Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Barcelona 'closing in on Guido Rodriguez deal'
Barcelona have reportedly made progress in their bid to sign Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez.
The Catalan giants were recently searching for a new manager after Xavi initially confirmed his intention to leave the club this summer.
However, the Barcelona boss has made a U-turn and will now stay in his post for the 2024-25 campaign, leaving the club to focus on strengthening their squad ahead of next term.
Barcelona are keen to bring in a new defensive midfielder, with Oriol Romeu set to depart at the end of the season.
Birmingham join Sheffield United in race for Leeds defender?
Birmingham City have reportedly joined Sheffield United in the race for Leeds United defender Luke Ayling.
The 32-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Elland Road this season under Daniel Farke, leading to a switch for the player during the January transfer window.
In search of regular first-team action, Ayling joined fellow Championship outfit Middlesbrough on loan for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.
The right-back has cemented himself as a starter in Michael Carrick's backline since the beginning of the calendar year, appearing in 18 second-tier matches.
Brentford, Luton 'learn asking price for Sammie Szmodics'
Brentford and Luton Town have reportedly learnt of Blackburn Rovers' asking price for leading marksman Sammie Szmodics.
Following the departure of last season's top goalscorer Ben Brereton Diaz to Spanish giants Villarreal in the summer, the 28-year-old has stepped up to the attacking plate at Ewood Park.
Szmodics has found the net on 25 occasions in just 43 Championship appearances, meaning that he leads the division's Golden Boot race ahead of Southampton's Adam Armstrong.
Since securing a switch from League One outfit Peterborough United in the summer of 2022, the attacker has made 88 appearances for the Lancashire club, scoring 38 goals.
Man United, Man City-linked teenager signs new PSG deal
Paris Saint-Germain have tied one of their teenage sensations down to a new contract amid suggestions that both Manchester clubs are interested in signing him.
Eighteen-year-old midfield protege Warren Zaire-Emery has established a reputation as one of the most promising fulcrums on the planet this year, having become a trusted performer for Luis Enrique.
Zaire-Emery has contributed three goals and seven assists from 39 appearances across all competitions this term, being deployed as both a central midfielder and makeshift right-back in 2023-24.
The 2006-born protege has started eight of PSG's Champions League games en route to a semi-final showdown with Borussia Dortmund, and he netted on his senior France debut last year in a 14-0 destruction of Gibraltar.
Paqueta comments on West Ham future amid Man City links
West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has insisted that he is "happy" at the London Stadium amid links with Manchester City.
Paqueta was on the verge of joining Man City last summer, before it emerged that he was under investigation for suspicious betting activity
Man City subsequently called off their pursuit and turned their focus to signing Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Despite failing to sign Paqueta last year, Man City retain an interest in the Brazilian and is willing to renew their pursuit this summer, depending on the outcome of the Football Association's investigation.
