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Transfer news – LIVE!

The January transfer window may well have closed now but all of the Premier League clubs keep being linked with major summer moves. So much has been made about Arsenal’s lack of firepower and the Gunners are being tipped to make a massive money offer to sign Inter Milan and Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez this summer.

Mikel Arteta’s side have also been widely tipped to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who is expected to join this summer. Still, with nothing yet signed, perhaps the door could be open for another huge club to try and hijack any move.

Chelsea – by their standards – had a relatively quiet time of things in January. However, the Blues are surely likely to spend again this summer and recent reports suggest they are now keen to sign Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours below!

Latest transfer news and updates

• Arsenal prepare huge Lautaro Martinez bid

• Arsenal confident of Martin Zubimendi move

• Chelsea interested in Daniel Munoz

• New Manchester United price tag for Viktor Gyokeres revealed

Harry Kane to Arsenal? Shock claim after release clause revealed

13:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arsenal legend Paul Merson claims he “wouldn’t be surprised” if England captain Harry Kane joined the Gunners.

News of Kane’s release clause in his contract at Bayern Munich emerged earlier this week, with German outlet BILD claiming it would soon decrease from £67m to £54m.

Read the full story here!

Willian explains return to Fulham as free transfer made official

10:51 , Jonathan Gorrie

Fulham have confirmed Willian has returned to the club as a free agent.

A deal was agreed on deadline day, but there was no need for the move to be completed before Monday’s 11pm deadline as Willian had been without a club.

The 36-year-old left Olympiacos in December, just three months after he signed for the Greek club following the expiring of his contract at Fulham.

Willian has now secured a return to the Premier League and Craven Cottage, signing a contract until the end of the season. The Brazilian will wear the No.22 shirt.

Read the full story here!

Harry Kane release clause revealed

08:43 , Jonathan Gorrie

Well, well, well.

Could Harry Kane soon be on the move again?

According to BILD, the England captain will soon have a release clause worth £54million in his contract.

The Telegraph suggest Tottenham have first refusal, although it remains to be seen if any of the other Premier League giants opt to make a move.

Viktor Gyokeres price tag update

08:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres was one of the major names being linked with a move during the January transfer window, albeit he remained in the Portuguese capital.

Still, perhaps a move could become more realistic in the summer.

According to iNews, the Lisbon giants would be willing to part ways with their star striker for around £60m.

Chelsea interested in Daniel Munoz

06:52 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea didn’t make any huge moves during January but all that could change come the summer time.

Daniel Munoz has so far impressed during his first year at Crystal Palace and could be in line for a short trip across London soon.

According to Atenta 2, the Blues are interested in the Colombia international.

Arsenal remain confident of Martin Zubimendi deal

06:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

It’s not just a striker who Arsenal could reportedly look to sign.

Martin Zubimendi has been strongly linked with a move to the Gunners, although news has gone a little cold since.

However, according to Football London, Arsenal remain confident about doing a deal for the midfielder.

Arsenal prepare huge Lautaro Martinez bid

06:41 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arsenal’s pursuit of a new striker could take them to Inter Milan and Argentina star, Lautaro Martinez.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Gunners are ready to go in with a huge £100m bid this summer, which would smash their club-record.

Still, given his importance to the Serie A giants, it remains to be seen if Inter would sell even at that price.

Tottenham to return for Tyler Dibling

Wednesday 5 February 2025 23:00 , Alex Young

Tottenham expected to reignite interest in Southampton's Tyler Dibling.

Spurs have held talks over the 18-year-old winger but were put off by the Saints' demands of an astronomical fee, well in excess of their reported £55million asking price.

Dibling will have two years remaining on his contract at St Mary’s in the summer, when Spurs could be among a number of clubs to reassess his situation, particularly if rock-bottom Saints are relegated from the Premier League.

Manchester United keen on Douglas Luiz

Wednesday 5 February 2025 21:00 , Alex Young

Manchester United are interested in a move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.

The 26-year-old has struggled for regular minutes in Turin since arriving from Aston Villa last summer.

Luiz was linked with Manchester City in the January window and the Daily Mail report that United are also admirers of the Brazilian.

Harry Kane release clause revealed

Wednesday 5 February 2025 19:00 , Alex Young

Harry Kane has a release clause in his Bayern contract.

The Telegraph report that Kane was available £67 million during the January transfer window, and will be available for £54m next January.

Tottenham have a first-option agreement, meaning they can match any bid made for Kane but the player would still be open to choose his future.

Bayern are already preparing for Kane’s exit, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres the two preferred possible replacements.

Chelsea failed with huge Murillo bid

Wednesday 5 February 2025 16:28 , Alex Young

Chelsea failed to sign Murillo during January it what would have been a club-record sale for Nottingham Forest.

The Telegraph report that Forest refused to discuss the defender’s exit and a new contract has since been rewarded.

One to watch in the summer?

Arsenal prepare Nico Williams bid

Wednesday 5 February 2025 16:25 , Alex Young

After opting against a deal for Mathys Tel, Arsenal are reportedly willing to turn their attentions back to Nico Williams.

FootballTransfers reports the winger remains Mikel Arteta’s priority signing and that the Gunners have tried to land the Spain international during the winter window but no no avail.

Having said that, the report claims it is a case they will revisit in the summer with Arsenal even ready to pay above Williams’ release figure of €58 million (£48.2 million) to get the deal done.

Man Utd make Alejandro Garnacho decision

Wednesday 5 February 2025 09:44 , Jonathan Gorrie

Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo ultimately remained at Manchester United during the January transfer window.

Still, how long they actually stay is up for debate.

According to The Guardian, the Red Devils are willing to sell the winger this summer.

Paul Pogba transfer news

Wednesday 5 February 2025 08:08 , Jonathan Gorrie

Paul Pogba remains without a club but a return to football could be in the offing.

In fact, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged the Red Devils to make a stunning move to allow Pogba to train with Ruben Amorim’s side.

Could a THIRD spell at Old Trafford be on the cards?

Matheus Cunha still wants big move

Tuesday 4 February 2025 23:00 , Alex Young

Matheus Cunha may have just signed a new Wolves contract, but he remains keen to play for a bigger club.

That's according to Football Insider, who reports that the new Wolves contract has a £62.5million release clause and the club is expecting renewed interest in their striker in the summer.

Arsenal were interested in January but a bid never materialised, but Mikel Arteta has said the club keeping their powder dry during the winter window has strengthened their hand for the summer.

A transfer saga is afoot.

Tyrell Malacia on PSV move

Tuesday 4 February 2025 22:39 , Alex Young

"I'm happy to be here. Finally playing good football again.

“I am coming off a long injury, but by now I am fit and know that my time will come again. In every tough period there are also positive elements and in this case that is that I have become much stronger physically and mentally.

“I have more patience, am more mature, know my body better and things like that. I'm ready to pop and hopefully win several prizes with PSV."

DONE DEAL

Tuesday 4 February 2025 22:35 , Alex Young

Manchester United confirmed Tyrell Malacia’s loan move to PSV.

The Dutch club have also confirmed the existence of a buy option in the move.

Tyrell Malacia finalising PSV loan move

Tuesday 4 February 2025 21:06 , Alex Young

Manchester United have sent Tyrell Malacia on loan to PSV.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the left-back will spend the rest of the season with the Eredivisie side.

PSV can make the move permanent for £8million.

DONE DEAL

Tuesday 4 February 2025 20:38 , Alex Young

Confirmation of those earlier reports from The Sun, as Tottenham have announced the signing of young forward Mason Melia.

He will join next January, after he turned 18 in September.

A real transfer coup for Spurs.

Read more here!

Spurs beat Arsenal to Mason Melia signing

Tuesday 4 February 2025 19:18 , Alex Young

Tottenham are set to sign Irish wonderkid Mason Melia, according to The Sun.

The 17-year-old has been playing first-team football for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Premier Division since last season and is considered a hugely talent prospect.

Arsenal scouts have been tracking him for well over two years, but it is Spurs who have won the race for Melia.

Melia cannot move to the UK until he turns 18 due to Brexit rules.

Harry Kane reacts to Mathys Tel loan move to Tottenham

Tuesday 4 February 2025 17:33 , Alex Young

Harry Kane believes Tottenham is the ideal club for loan signing Mathys Tel to fulfil his potential.

France Under-21 international Tel had struggled to break into Vincent Kompany's plans at the Allianz Arena, and saw his game time diminishing significantly.

Spurs' record goalscorer Kane left for Germany in August 2023 and played alongside Tel with Bayern.

The England captain has no doubt his former Bayern team-mate can go on to make an impact as part of Ange Postecoglou's squad.

"It is a great move for both parties. Mathys is a great guy, really hard-working and full of potential," Kane said in a chat with fans on the Cleats Club app.

Read more here!

Mathis Amougou on joining Chelsea

Tuesday 4 February 2025 16:33 , Alex Young

“I'm very happy. It's an honour for me to sign for such a big club like Chelsea.

“They believe in young players and the process they have in place to develop us is fantastic.”

DONE DEAL

Tuesday 4 February 2025 16:32 , Alex Young

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Saint-Etienne midfielder Mathis Amougou in a deal worth around £12million.

The 19-year-old has signed a long-term contract.

Chelsea were scouring the market for a new midfielder and struck a deal for Amougou on Deadline Day.

Amougou is expected to be integrated into Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad for the remainder of the season, with a loan to sister club Strasbourg an option next season.

Read more here!

Arteta 'disappointed' by Arsenal failure to sign a striker a January

Tuesday 4 February 2025 15:16 , Alex Young

Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal are “disappointed” by their failure to sign a striker in January.

The Gunners wanted to bring in a new forward but failed in a move for Ollie Watkins and ultimately did not get anyone in.

Speaking on Tuesday, Arteta said: "We had a clear intention. We haven't achieved it. So we are disappointed.

“But we are aware that we only want to bring certain types of players, so we have to be disciplined."

Arsenal made a bid for Watkins but Aston Villa chose to sell Jhon Duran to Al Nassr instead.

Read more here!

Arsenal hold firm on Zinchenko

Tuesday 4 February 2025 14:45 , Matt Verri

Arsenal refused to let Oleksandr Zinchenko leave the club on loan in the January window.

There was interest from Borussia Dortmund and it had appeared likely that Zinchenko, who has started only two Premier League matches this season, would leave.

However, The Athletic report that Dortmund were keen on a loan move, while the Gunners made it clear they would only allow a permanent sale.

Chelsea confirm Joao Felix exit

Tuesday 4 February 2025 14:28 , Giuseppe Muro

Chelsea have confirmed Joao Felix has joined AC Milan on loan for the rest of the season.

Felix has made just nine starts for the Blues since his £44.5m move to Stamford Bridge last summer.

His loan deal ends on June 1 so the 25-year-old will be available to play for Chelsea at the Club World Cup.

Spurs loan fee for Tel confirmed

Tuesday 4 February 2025 14:20 , Giuseppe Muro

More details are emerging of Mathys Tel’s deadline-day move to Tottenham.

According to new reports from Germany, Spurs will pay a €10m (£8.3m) loan fee for the 19-year-old and cover five months of his salary which amounts to around €2m (£1.7m).

Sky Germany transfer expert Florian Plettenberg also says Tel “has made sure that he will have a decisive say in whether Tottenham exercise the purchase option” in his loan deal.

Ferguson a risk-free signing for West Ham

Tuesday 4 February 2025 13:57 , Matt Verri

The closing of the transfer window, a little over an hour after full-time in West Ham’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea on Monday night, will have come as a relief to Graham Potter.

Twenty-seven days after taking over, he is finally free of the need to juggle dual priorities, to wonder what his squad will look like by the end of deadline day.

Potter can now truly set to work with a clear mind, knowing where he stands, as he seeks to get West Ham going in the second half of the season.

The 49-year-old will be pleased to have the January window behind him, but also to have strengthened his attack.

Evan Ferguson’s arrival on a straight loan from Brighton reunites him with Potter, under whom he became one of English football’s best teenage talents a few years ago. His game time then fell away under Roberto De Zerbi - and fell off a cliff under Fabian Hurzeler.

It is a risk-free signing, with Ferguson desperate for Premier League minutes and certain to get them at a club so lacking a prolific striker (and right now lacking any fit and available strikers at all, Danny Ings aside).

Read the full story here!

Arsenal made surprise Morata approach

Tuesday 4 February 2025 13:20 , Matt Verri

Arsenal considered a late move for Alvaro Morata.

According to The Athletic, the Gunners enquired about the former Chelsea striker last week and were open to signing him on loan.

However, they did not move quickly enough and Morata ended up joining Galatasaray on a loan deal.

Analysis of Chelsea transfer window

Tuesday 4 February 2025 13:08 , Matt Verri

The word from Chelsea was that this would be the first transfer window post the two-year period of churn that had entirely regenerated their playing squad, and in some sense it lived up to billing.

There were no blockbuster additions in January, and certainly no hint of the kind of uber-splurge that saw Enzo Fernandez, Mykhalio Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile and Malo Gusto brought in for more than £250m two Januarys ago.

There was interest briefly explored in Marc Guehi and at one stage a serious bid for Alejandro Garnacho looked to be in the offing, but neither came to pass.

In the end, a loan recall for Trevor Chalobah provided the only significant addition to Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad, with teenage midfielder Mathis Amougou - whose signing from Saint-Etienne is yet to be announced - and Aaron Anselmino, recalled from Boca Juniors, both viewed as prospects for the future.

Read the full analysis here!

Tel reveals Odobert played key transfer role

Tuesday 4 February 2025 12:33 , Matt Verri

Mathys Tel has revealed Wilson Odobert played an important role in his deadline day move to Tottenham.

The Bayern Munich winger had initially turned down Spurs, but made a U-turn as he flew to London on deadline day to complete the switch from Bayern Munich.

Tel has signed on loan until the end of the season but Spurs have the option to make it a permanent deal in the summer for £45million, which would see the 19-year-old sign a six-year contract.

In his first interview since joining the club, Tel spoke of his close bond with Odobert, who has played alongside for the France youth teams.

“I talked with Wilson,” Tel said. “He told me: ‘Come, you have to come here’.

“He’s my friend, I played with him for the French team. He’s a good friend and he told me I should come, [that] it’s a great team and I’ll see it’s very nice.”

More on that here!

Willian undergoing Fulham medical

Tuesday 4 February 2025 11:58

Willian is close to completing his return to Fulham.

A deal was agreed on deadline day, but there was no need for the move to be completed before Monday’s 11pm deadline as Willian had been without a club.

The 36-year-old left Olympiacos in December, just three months after he signed for the Greek club following the expiring of his contract at Fulham.

It is expected that the move will be announced later today, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Willian is currently undergoing a medical.

Analysis of Arsenal's window

Tuesday 4 February 2025 11:35 , Matt Verri

A deal involving a player called Maldini makes Arsenal’s transfer deadline day sound far more exciting than it was.

In reality, it lacked the fireworks fans were hoping for and Arsenal have taken a big gamble by not signing a new forward.

There was an argument Mikel Arteta’s side needed reinforcements even before injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus - but now they look very light on attacking options.

An injury to Kai Havertz would leave Arsenal without a recognised striker.

Leandro Trossard could fill in there, however he is one of just four options out wide. The other three wingers are Ethan Nwaneri, Gabriel Martinelli and Raheem Sterling.

Nwaneri has been repurposed into an option out wide, which means Arsenal are now a midfielder light. Sterling has started just eight games this season, scoring once.

Such a lack of depth is why Arsenal went into transfer deadline day still trying to bring in a striker.

In the end, the only deal in or out of the club involved teenage centre-back Maldini Kacurri joining League Two side Bromley on loan.

Read more on that here!

West Ham announce Steidten departure

Tuesday 4 February 2025 10:53 , Matt Verri

West Ham have announced that technical director Tim Steidten has left the club.

Steidten joined in the summer of 2023 to head up the recruitment strategy and scouting departments.

But questionable decisions led him to become unpopular with the Hammers faithful, and the arrival of Kyle Macaulay as head of recruitment shortly after Graham Potter was appointed manager meant the writing was on the wall for Steidten.

Signings such as Luis Guilherme, Niclas Fullkrug and Guido Rodriguez led to Steidten receiving criticism both internally and externally for his decision-making.

Steidten’s relationship with Potter’s two predecessors, David Moyes and Julen Lopetegui, had become strained by the end. He was told to stay away from Moyes and the first-team squad for the final weeks of last season.

A statement from the club this morning read: “West Ham United Football Club can confirm that Technical Director Tim Steidten will be leaving the Club. Tim has been instrumental in our recruitment efforts.

“With the arrival of our new Head Coach Graham Potter, who has brought in his own Head of Recruitment, it is time for Tim to pursue new opportunities.

“We would like to thank Tim for his dedication and hard work and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”

Chilwell explains decision to join Crystal Palace

Tuesday 4 February 2025 10:32 , Matt Verri

Ben Chilwell has revealed that a conversation with Oliver Glasner convinced him to join Crystal Palace.

Chilwell was the Eagles’ deadline-day signing as he arrived at the club on a six-month straight loan from Chelsea.

Palace will pay around half of his wages until the end of the campaign.

“I’m very excited,” Chilwell said. “I spoke to the manager [Glasner] and it is a club that are going in a great direction.

“You look at the last few months, with the results and how the team's playing, and with the players they’ve got, it was a no-brainer to make the decision to come here. I’m just really excited to get going.

“When it comes to the style of football that he [Glasner] wants to play — and obviously playing in a back five with wing-backs is something that I'm familiar with, I did it the season at Chelsea we won the Champions League — it's something that I enjoy.

“The attacking side of things suits me as a player, and he [Glasner] emphasised that it was something that he really wants from his wing-backs, which obviously excited me.”

Arsenal's pursuit of Watkins explained

Tuesday 4 February 2025 10:07 , Matt Verri

Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins was led by Mikel Arteta.

That’s according to The Athletic, with it claimed others at the club were concerned about spending big on a player who will turn 30 at the end of the year.

Arsenal submitted an offer due to Arteta’s interest, but there was an acceptance a deal would be impossible once Al-Nassr moved to sign Jhon Duran.

Tel reveals key Kane conversation

Tuesday 4 February 2025 09:41 , Matt Verri

Mathys Tel has revealed he spoke to Harry Kane before making his deadline day move from Bayern Munich to Tottenham.

Tel moved to Spurs on Monday in a dramatic late deal that sees him join Tottenham on loan for the rest of this season.

A deal for the 19-year-old forward had looked dead last week, but Tottenham were able to resurrect it on deadline day to provide head coach Ange Postecoglou with some much-needed attacking reinforcements.

Tel has now explained how former Tottenham striker Kane played his part as he spoke to him before deciding to join Spurs.

Kane is Tel’s team-mate at Bayern after leaving Tottenham to join them in 2023 and he told the teenager he would enjoy his time in north London if he made the move.

“He told me this is a big club with a lot of very good people,” said Tel. “The pitch is very nice. The training centre is very good.

“And if you go there, you can enjoy it. So everything was positive from Harry Kane.”

Newcastle braced for Isak interest

Tuesday 4 February 2025 09:15 , Matt Verri

Newcastle are reportedly bracing themselves for bids for Alexander Isak this summer.

Arsenal are among the clubs who are keen on the striker and they could make a big move at the end of the season, having opted against signing a forward in this window.

According to The Sun, Newcastle have been watching Justin Kluivert as they line him up as a potential replacement.

Three ways Tottenham could use Tel

Tuesday 4 February 2025 08:40 , Matt Verri

Left-wing

Heung-min Son may be having a middling season by his high standards but the Korean remains Spurs' captain and an experienced player in an otherwise raw squad.

When fit, Son is still one of the first names on Postecoglou's team-sheet but he has looked jaded this winter, and Tel offers a potentially high-quality rotation option from the bench or when the 32-year-old needs a rest. Son could even switch to the right flank to accommodate his new team-mate, although he is happier on the left.

Possible Spurs XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Sarr, Kulusevski; Johnson, Solanke, Tel.

Click here to read the full story!

Neymar begins life back at Santos

Tuesday 4 February 2025 08:09 , Matt Verri

Neymar has had his first training session since returning to Santos.

The forward cancelled his contract at Al-Hilal by mutual consent after an injury-hit spell in Saudi Arabia.

The 32-year-old is now back at his former club in Brazil and back to fitness, having taken part in full training.

"I've been wishing for this moment to come true for a long time,” Neymar said.

"It's been more than 12 years since I left but it seems like it was yesterday.

"My feelings for the club and fans have never changed."

Summer battle for Marc Guehi?

Tuesday 4 February 2025 07:46 , Matt Verri

Tottenham had a £70m bid for Marc Guehi rejected late in the window, as Crystal Palace held firm.

However, the centre-back will enter the final year of his contract this summer and there is expected to be plenty of interest.

Sky Sports report that Spurs and Newcastle are expected to push to sign Guehi when the window reopens.

Dorgu: I'm looking forward to playing for Amorim

Tuesday 4 February 2025 07:11 , Matt Verri

Patrick Dorgu is confident Ruben Amorim’s style of play will suit him at Manchester United.

The Denmark wing-back completed a £25million move from Italian club Lecce, signing a five-and-a-half year deal at Old Trafford.

“It’s a huge club, it’s the biggest club in England,” Dorgu told the club’s official website.

“I’m really looking forward to working with the new manager, Ruben. I feel this will suit me very well, so I’m excited to be here.”

He added: “I’ve heard only good stuff about him.”

Mathys Tel shirt number confirmed

Tuesday 4 February 2025 06:47 , Matt Verri

Tottenham secured the deadline day signing of Mathys Tel in a major boost to Ange Postecoglou.

The Spurs boss had been desperate to strengthen in attack to help combat an ongoing injury crisis and the club won the race to sign the 19-year-old winger from Bayern Munich.

Tel has joined Spurs on loan until the end of the season and the club will have the option to make the move a permanent one for £45million. Should that be activated, Tel will sign a six-year contract at Tottenham.

The teenager will wear the number 11 shirt for the club this season, which had been vacant since Bryan Gil’s summer departure to Girona.

Erik Lamela, Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart are the other players to have that shirt number over the past 15 years.

Deals yet to be announced

Tuesday 4 February 2025 06:28 , Matt Verri

We have still not had official confirmation of a few transfer that are believed to have gone through last night.

Chelsea are to set to announce the £12m signing of Saint-Etienne midfielder Mathis Amougou, as well as Joao Felix’s move to AC Milan.

There’s also Willian making his return to Fulham as a free agent.

Rashford not expected to play for Man United again

Tuesday 4 February 2025 06:14 , Matt Verri

Marcus Rashford will spend the rest of the season on loan at Aston Villa, after ending his exile at Manchester United.

However, The Guardian report that Rashford has likely already played his final game for United, even if Ruben Amorim leaves the club.

It’s suggested that the relationship between Rashford and United is beyond repair, with the forward expected to leave in the summer.

Back soon

Tuesday 4 February 2025 01:06

We are still waiting on a few deals - namely Mathis Amougou joining Chelsea and Joao Felix leaving Chelsea - but this is where we close up shop for the night.

We will be back at 6am UK time - which is in less than five hours - to mop up further late deals and look at all the fallout from Deadline Day and the winter window as a whole.

Catch you then.

DONE DEAL

Tuesday 4 February 2025 01:02 , Alex Young

Axel Disasi has joined Aston Villa from Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season.

Man City the window winners?

Tuesday 4 February 2025 00:35 , Alex Young

Manchester City have clearly been the busiest team in this window.

From rarely signing mid-season, to splurging close to £200million on five players.

Claudio Echeverri arrived at the beginning of the window, then Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Omar Marmoush arrived in a flurry.

Deadline Day saw Nico Gonzalez join for £50m.

And in the same month Erling Haaland sign a nine-and-a-half-year deal.

Carlos Alcaraz on joining Everton

Tuesday 4 February 2025 00:23 , Alex Young

“I am very happy to join Everton, such a great club, with a very good fanbase. I'm very happy and I'm looking forward to start training with my teammates and see the fans at the stadium.

“I am ready for any challenge with this beautiful club so that's why I came and accepted the offer to keep fighting for my dreams. I want to tell the fans that whenever I wear this shirt, I will give my best, I will give everything I have to take Everton to the top, which is where they deserve to be.”

DONE DEAL

Tuesday 4 February 2025 00:17 , Alex Young

Everton have confirmed the signing of Carlos Alcaraz on loan from Flamengo.

The midfielder joins from Flamengo and will spend the rest of the season with the Toffees, who have a buy option in the deal.

Spurs snap up Chelsea starlet Reiss Russell Denney

Tuesday 4 February 2025 00:01 , Alex Young

We brought you the news earlier that Tottenham are set to announce the signings of young Liverpool centre-half Luca Furnell-Gill and teenager Man City midfielder Daniel Batty.

Now Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea youngster Reiss Russell-Denny has made the switch across London to join Spurs.

Triple raid by Spurs complete.

The truth about Arsenal's bid for Ollie Watkins

Monday 3 February 2025 23:51 , Alex Young

Aston Villa told Arsenal that they were prepared to discuss selling Ollie Watkins for £60million.

But the Gunners would only offer £40m and they never returned with another offer.

That’s according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who reports: “On Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa gave Arsenal the opportunity to do this deal or have a conversation on the basis of a £60m possibility. That was something clearly Arsenal were not prepared to do at that value — they decided to suggest around the £40m mark.”

“Villa were being serious when they suggested £60m, that’s what they would have been prepared to have a conversation for. We don’t know if it would have led to an offer being accepted, but the door was clearly opened at that level.”

“For somebody that’s gone on record to say he’s an Arsenal supporter and it would have been his dream move, perhaps Watkins would have pushed for it if it came close, but it didn’t come close.

“There was no attempt by Arsenal to go again.”

Triple Chelsea deal to be confirmed

Monday 3 February 2025 23:46 , Alex Young

Mathis Amougou coming in with Axel Disasi and Joao Felix going out.

Still plenty of business for Chelsea to complete on Deadline Day.

Joao Felix wait goes on

Monday 3 February 2025 23:27 , Alex Young

Joao Felix’s loan move to AC Milan is not expected to be announced tonight.

The Guardian report that official confirmation should come tomorrow.

Ben Chilwell on joining Crystal Palace

Monday 3 February 2025 23:23 , Alex Young

“I'm very excited to be here. Crystal Palace are a club that's going in a great direction. You look at the last few months, with the results and how the team's playing, and it was a no-brainer to make the decision to come here."

DONE DEAL

Monday 3 February 2025 23:17 , Alex Young

Crystal Palace have confirmed the loan signing of Ben Chilwell from Chelsea.

DONE DEAL

Monday 3 February 2025 23:13 , Alex Young

Tottenham have confirmed the loan signing on Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich.

The loan is until the end of the season and Spurs have an option to make the move permanent for £45million.

Axel Disasi move is still on

Monday 3 February 2025 23:08 , Alex Young

Aston Villa’s loan move for Axel Disasi is still on.

The Telegraph report that a deal sheet has been submitted before the deadline so more time is allowed to finalise the move.

DONE DEAL

Monday 3 February 2025 23:06 , Alex Young

Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale has joined QPR on a permanent move.

DONE DEAL

Monday 3 February 2025 23:05 , Alex Young

Crystal Palace’s Jeffrey Schlupp has joined Celtic on loan until the end of the season.

Nico Gonzalez on Man City move

Monday 3 February 2025 23:04 , Alex Young

“This is the perfect opportunity for me at this stage of my career,” he said.

“I am 23 and I want to test myself in England. There’s no better club than Manchester City for me to do that.

“Look at the squad they have here. It’s unbelievable, full of world-class players. There isn’t a footballer in the world who would not want to be part of this set-up.

“I know the reputation Pep has and I cannot wait to work with him. In fact, I am honoured he wants me to play in his team.

“I am truly excited. I just want to meet my teammates, and the staff here and then I want to play in front of the City fans!”

DONE DEAL

Monday 3 February 2025 23:01 , Alex Young

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez in a deal worth around £50million.

The 23-year-old has completed a Deadline Day move following days of negotiations. He underwent a medical on Monday and becomes City’s fourth January signing.

The club want Gonzalez to provide cover for Rodri who is not expected to feature again this season after suffering an ACL injury last September which required surgery.

Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Omar Marmoush have been recruited in an attempt to give Man City a boost for the second half of the season.

New signing incoming

Monday 3 February 2025 22:56 , Alex Young

Right on cue, Man City remind us that Nico Gonzalez is set to sign.

Countdown is on

Monday 3 February 2025 22:52 , Alex Young

Less than 10 minutes until the deadline.

We are still waiting on word on Tel, Chilwell, Amougou, Disasi and Joao Felix.

No Willian announcement tonight

Monday 3 February 2025 22:40 , Alex Young

Fulham fans can probably go to bed.

Willian’s return to the club will not be announced tonight. The deal does not need to be completed until the end of the week.

Mathys Tel is a Tottenham player

Monday 3 February 2025 22:37 , Alex Young

Mathys Tel has signed his loan deal with Tottenham, David Ornstein reports.

Official confirmation should not be far off.

Man City starlet heading to Nottingham Forest

Monday 3 February 2025 22:36 , Alex Young

Nottingham Forest have agreed a loan move for Manchester City talent Joel Ndala.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal will include a £4m buy option and City will hold a 20 per cent sell-on clause.

Malik Ouzia speculates on a late Chelsea twist

Monday 3 February 2025 22:26 , Alex Young

So half an hour until the window closes and Chelsea have just finished a game in which a couple of their forwards appeared to pick up knocks.

Meanwhile, we’re yet to get confirmation of Joao Felix’s loan move to AC Milan being complete. Only speculating here, but you just wonder…

Tottenham have £45m buy option as Tel completes medical

Monday 3 February 2025 22:20 , Alex Young

Right on cue, The Athletic report that Tottenham have reached a total agreement with Bayern to sign Mathys Tel on loan.

As we reported earlier, there will be a buy option for £45million and a six-year contract on the table.

Medical has been completed and Tel is set to sign.

Clock is ticking

Monday 3 February 2025 22:16 , Alex Young

Just 45 minutes until the deadline passes.

Remember, clubs will still have time to complete deals beyond then, but a deal sheet must be submitted to the Premier League by that time.

Joao Felix signs AC Milan deal

Monday 3 February 2025 22:11 , Alex Young

Joao Felix has just put pen to paper on his loan move to AC Milan.

That’s according to Gianluca Di Marzio, who reports that the Chelsea forward will spend the season with the Italian giants.

Official confirmation not far off.

DONE DEAL!

Monday 3 February 2025 21:57 , Alex Young

Crystal Palace have confirmed defender Rob Holding has joined Sheffield United.

Holding will spend the remainder of the season on loan with the Championship outfit having been frozen out of the first-team picture at Selhurst Park.

Palace boss Oliver Glasner revealed last Friday that he was open to letting the central defender before the January transfer window closed and the deal has now been confirmed after the 29-year-old successfully completed a medical earlier in the day.

This move brings an end, albeit temporarily, to a nightmare spell in south London for Holding.

Chelsea will give Mathis Amougou a first-team role

Monday 3 February 2025 21:50 , Alex Young

Chelsea will make Mathis Amougou part of the first-team squad, once his Deadline Day move has been completed.

BBC Sport report that Amougou, 19, will bolster Chelsea's midfield options for the remainder of the season.

Standard Sport earlier brought you the news that a deal worth around £12.4million (€15m) had been agreed for the France youth international.

Tottenham will not sign a new defender

Monday 3 February 2025 21:38 , Alex Young

Tottenham appear to have given up their search for a new centre-back after seeing Axel Disasi reject them for a second time.

BBC Sport report that Tel will be the final first-team signing for Spurs today.

Joao Felix arrives in Milan for loan deal

Monday 3 February 2025 21:23 , Alex Young

It’s touchdown for Joao Felix in Milan.

The clock is ticking to get that loan deal done.

Samuel Chukwueze staying at AC Milan

Monday 3 February 2025 21:13 , Alex Young

It sounds like Fulham’s interest in Samuel Chukwueze may have been short-lived.

The Telegraph report that the AC Milan winger will be staying put today.

All eyes on Willian, then.

Aston Villa win race to sign Axel Disasi

Monday 3 February 2025 21:09 , Alex Young

Axel Disasi’s deadline day saga is set to end with the Chelsea defender joining Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season, writes Malik Ouzia.

Villa are set to pay a loan fee of around £5million for the Frenchman after beating off competition from Tottenham.

Spurs were exploring a deal over the weekend but appeared to cool their interest on the morning of deadline day, only to briefly revive it late on.

Disasi had always been keen to join Villa, whose busy January continues as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his squad for another Champions League push.

Read more here!

Fulham in Willian talks

Monday 3 February 2025 21:05 , Alex Young

Fulham are in talks with Willian, writes Dom Smith.

The Brazilian, who is currently at Chelsea’s match with West Ham, is in talks over a return to the club.

Willian is a free agent after leaving Olympiacos prematurely in December.

Tottenham to sign Liverpool defender

Monday 3 February 2025 20:42 , Alex Young

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign young Liverpool centre-half Luca Furnell-Gill, Dan Kilpatrick reports.

The 18-year-old is set to bolster numbers in the club's academy and should be announced in a double-deal with midfielder Daniel Batty, also 18, from Man City before the deadline.

The pair are not being considered for Ange Postecoglou's first-team squad this season.

Tottenham include buy option in Mathys Tel deal

Monday 3 February 2025 20:37 , Alex Young

Tottenham have agreed a buy option in Mathys Tel's loan move from Bayern Munich, Dan Kilpatrick reports.

Tottenham will be able to sign the player permanently at the end of the season.

DONE DEAL

Monday 3 February 2025 20:19 , Alex Young

Newcastle’s Lloyd Kelly has joined Juventus on loan for the rest of the season.

The deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer, the fee reportedly around £20million.

Quite the profit for Newcastle on a player they signed for free last summer.

Emmanuel Dennis heading to Blackburn on loan

Monday 3 February 2025 20:07 , Alex Young

Former Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis is joining Blackburn Rovers on loan from Nottingham Forest for the rest of the season, writes Dom Smith.

Blackburn wanted an option to buy inserted into the contract but had it declined by Forest.

Standard Sport understands the Nigeria international is at the Blackburn training ground this evening for a medical.

Fulham discussing Willian return

Monday 3 February 2025 20:06 , Alex Young

Fulham are also in talks with Willian over a return to the club!

Standard Sport’s Dom Smith reports that the club have been busy all day trying to add to the zero signings made during the window.

Willian is an option and as a free agent can sign at any time.

DONE DEAL

Monday 3 February 2025 19:50 , Alex Young

Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has joined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the season.

The 21-year-old joined Chelsea in a £20million switch from Aston Villa in 2022 and threatened a significant breakthrough at the start of last season. Then, he started the first game of the campaign - a 1-1 draw with Liverpool - under Mauricio Pochettino and scored his first Blues goal against West Ham a week later.

However, he was forced off in the first game with a knee injury that subsequently required surgery and his development has stalled since.

The youngster told BVB’s official website: “I’m really excited and blessed to be here and represent this big club. I can’t wait to play in front of the fans at Signal Iduna Park and bring success to us all.”

Fulham want TWO before 11pm deadline

Monday 3 February 2025 19:43 , Alex Young

Fulham are interested in Samuel Chukwueze as the club look to sign both a right winger and right-back in the final hours of the window.

That’s according to Standard Sport’s Dom Smith.

Not long left of the window.

Manchester United rule out further signings

Monday 3 February 2025 19:34 , Alex Young

There will be no more incomings at Manchester United, with Patrick Dorgu set to be their only January addition.

Despite Antony and Marcus Rashford leaving on loan, manager Ruben Amorim will not be given a replacement forward, according to Manchester Evening News.

Not great for a team so clearly struggling.

However, Tyrell Malacia is set to join PSV on loan for the remainder of the season.

Fulham make move for Samuel Chukwueze

Monday 3 February 2025 19:31 , Alex Young

An interesting late one.

Fulham have initiated talks with AC Milan over a deal to sign Samuel Chukwueze.

Fabrizio Romano reports that negotiations are ongoing but there is little time to seal a deal.

Tottenham lodge £20m bid for Maxime Esteve

Monday 3 February 2025 19:13 , Alex Young

Tottenham have ended their interest in Axel Disasi and moved on to Burnley centre-back Maxime Esteve.

L’Equipe’s Loic Tanzi reports that Spurs have made a bid worth £20m for Esteve, with the Championship club demanding £30m.

Less than four hours to go in the transfer window...

DONE DEAL!

Monday 3 February 2025 19:04 , Alex Young

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Marco Asensio on loan from Paris Saint-Germain for the rest of the season.

Tottenham target agreed Napoli move

Monday 3 February 2025 19:01 , Alex Young

Tottenham were sniffing around Noah Okafor before making their first move to sign Mathys Tel, and the AC Milan striker is now set to join Napoli.

Antonio Conte was on the lookout for a new striker to boost his Scudetto chances, and the 24-year-old is set to move on loan.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli will pay a €2m loan deal and have the option to make the move permanent for €23m.

The clock is ticking to get the deal done.

Three missing for Chelsea

Monday 3 February 2025 18:46 , Alex Young

Axel Disasi, Joao Felix and Carney Chukwuemeka are all, as expected, not in the Chelsea matchday squad tonight to face West Ham.

New Hammers signing Evan Ferguson is not available to make his debut tonight as the registration deadline was on Friday.

Axel Disasi rejects Tottenham again

Monday 3 February 2025 18:36 , Alex Young

Axel Disasi has again rejected a loan move to Tottenham.

According to L’Equipe, the defender is not interested in moving to a London rival and would rather fight for his spot at the Blues.

Chelsea want him to leave, but the defender has dug in his heels.

Crystal Palace send Jeffrey Schlupp on loan to Celtic

Monday 3 February 2025 18:22 , Alex Young

Celtic have secured Jeffrey Schlupp on loan for the rest of the season, writes Dom Smith.

The versatile midfielder has made 16 appearances for Crystal Palace this season but has not started a Premier League game.

Schlupp has just six months left on his contract at Selhurst Park, and will spend him with the Scottish giants.

Athletic Club issue Nico Williams statement

Monday 3 February 2025 18:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

When Nico Williams wasn't named in the Athletic Club matchday squad for their 2-2 draw with Real Betis last night, it prompted a transfer theory among some Arsenal supporters on social media.

Turns out there is little to no reason for fans to believe a transfer is imminent as the La Liga outfit issued a statement regarding the winger's absence.

“Nico Williams and Unai Núñez are unavailable for Athletic Club's LaLiga clash with Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin on Sunday," the club wrote. "Nico has a strain in his left hamstring muscles and Nuñez has a hamstring injury in his right leg."

McAtee latest

Monday 3 February 2025 17:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Manchester City could bring in a new midfielder before tonight’s transfer deadline in Nico Gonzalez.

Whether that deal gets done or not, Pep Guardiola has already stressed he wants to keep hold of James McAtee.

“He is going to stay," the Spaniard told reporters last week. "We don't have enough players, we have a World Cup at the end of the season, we have a lot of games.

"I think he can play more minutes, he has to fight and I am really pleased for Macca.

"But at the same time, maybe an offer arrives at the club says 'listen, we have to sell him'.”

Read Guardiola’s full quotes right here!

Gyokeres update

Monday 3 February 2025 17:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Viktor Gyokeres was a player expected to heavily dominate the January transfer window.

The prolific striker, who has scored 34 goals in just 33 appearances across all competitions for Sporting CP so far this season, had been tipped for a move to the Premier League.

Arsenal and Chelsea were said to be among the club's interested as were Manchester United to reunite with former manager Ruben Amorim.

However, it's looking likely that Gyokeres will be staying put, at least until the summer.

Tottenham push for Disasi deal

Monday 3 February 2025 17:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

As reported, Tottenham have resurrected their interest in a loan deal for Chelsea centre-half Axel Disasi, writes Dan Kilpatrick.

Spurs had pulled out of a deal for the Frenchman earlier in the day but the move is back on as time runs out before the 11pm deadline.

Spurs still need Disasi to agree to move across London.

They are continue to work on wrapping up the signing of Mathys Tel, with the structure of the deal still being worked out.

Tottenham get Guehi instruction

Monday 3 February 2025 17:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Tim Sherwood believes Tottenham can get a deal done for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi before the January transfer window closes.

As reported this morning, Spurs saw a significant bid for the defender rejected by their London rivals.

The England international, 24, is, though, expected to leave Selhurst Park in the summer, when he will have just a year remaining on his deal, with Spurs expected to be among a host of interested clubs at the end of the season.

However, Sherwood is of the opinion a deal can be done tonight if Tottenham are willing to part with big money.

"I think he will be one of the best centre-backs they can get," Sherwood said on Sky Sports. “If he is available, if you can pay over the top if you can try and make Palace do business, which it is going to be very difficult to do at this stage.”

Chelsea recall striker

Monday 3 February 2025 17:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

A second recall of the day for Chelsea as David Fofana has seen his loan spell at Goztepe cut short.

In nine appearances for the Turkish club, Fofana netted twice.

Chelsea recall defender

Monday 3 February 2025 16:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Chelsea have recalled defender Caleb Wiley from his loan spell at French sister club Strasbourg, potentially freeing up space for another deadline day outgoing, writes Malik Ouzia.

Wiley, who has immediately joined Championship side Watford on loan for the rest of the campaign, had been one of three Chelsea players on loan at Strasbourg, along with Djordje Petrovic and Andrey Santos.

That is the maximum number of players the Blues can loan to any one club, while rules also state that only six players are allowed out on international loans at any one time.

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