Transfer deadline day LIVE: Fulham try to loan Armando Broja from Chelsea as window closes
Clubs in the Premier League and across Europe made last-ditch moves before the January transfer window slammed shut
Transfer deadline day came and went as the January window slammed shut and Premier League clubs raced to try and complete last-minute deals ahead of the 11pm deadline.
Armando Broja’s future was still yet to be decided as the window closed as Chelsea reportedly agreed a loan deal to send the striker to Fulham, who could do with some goals over the second half of the season, but no official confirmation had landed by the time the deadline passed. West Ham duo Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals’ exits to Lyon and Real Betis respectively were in a similar situation.
A relatively quiet transfer deadline day mirrored the January window as a whole, with financial restrictions stopping Premier League clubs splashing the cash too much. Crystal Palace swooped for midfielder Adam Wharton in a reported £22m switch from Blackburn to mark the biggest Premier League move of deadline day, as the talented 19-year-old cost an upfront fee of £18m with a potential £4m of add-ons.
Burnley completed loan deals for two defenders as Montpellier’s Maxime Esteve and Lorenz Assignon from Rennes signed until the end of the season, while Nottingham Forest signed goalkeeper Matz Sels from Strasbourg and striker Enes Unal joined Bournemouth on loan from Getafe, with an obligation to buy.
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Leicester close in on Stefano Sensi signature
Enzo Maresca has made Inter Milan’s Stefano Sensi a main target.
The midfielder is due to arrive at the midlands clubs today to complete a medical, the deal could cost Leicester £2m, according to Sky in Italy.
Burnley offload Connor Roberts on loan
Leeds are on the brink of signing Connor Roberts.
The Burnley defender is off for a medical at Leeds, after the loan deal has been agreed.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg staying put
Hojbjerg has not started many games under Ange Postecoglou, but his lawyer has said he is happy to stay at Tottenham.
“When the lawyer says it, I think we have to listen! So yeah, I can confirm that,” Hojbjerg told The Evening Standard after the Brentford game.
“We’re all ambitious but I think the important thing is to stay ambitious on behalf of the team and this is the main thing, that we can all keep our ambitions from the team’s perspective. It doesn’t matter whoever it is, we have to perform for the team.
“I definitely feel“I definitely feel I can help the team. Again, I showed again that I’m ready and of course - like everyone - I want to start every game. There’s no secret in that.”
Burnley sign youngster from Scotland
Burnley have signed 19-year-old Joe Bevan from Albion Rovers.
The club are in the fifth tier of Scottish football, but the teenager has moved to Burnley for an undisclosed fee.
Albion Rovers interim chairman, Bobby Cameron, said: “Joe is a fantastic young man and everyone at Albion Rovers would like to wish him luck for his move to Burnley.
Aston Villa turn to youth
Aston Villa have reportedly signed 19-year-old left-back Lino Sousa from Arsenal.
It looks to be a deal for the future however, with Sousa set to join Plymouth on loan until the end of the season.
Sousa has represented both England and Portugal at under-18 level.
Is Mason Holgate on the move?
Sky Sports reports that Sheffield United are in talks with Everton to sign the centre-back, who is currently on-loan at Southampton.
There had been interest in Leicester’s Harry Souttar, but Leeds have just been enquiring about him, although they are also looking at Connor Roberts at Burnley.
It’s all happening at Lyon
Lyon are already being linked with the signing of Orel Mangala from Nottingham Forest, but might also capture the signature of West Ham’s Said Benrahma.
Benrahma has been at the Hammers since he made the move across London from Brentford in October 2020, but he has struggled for game time under David Moyes this season.
Sunderland move quickly
Sunderland have moved quickly to replace Alex Pritchard, who completed his move to Birmingham earlier on deadline day.
The Black Cats have added Standard Liege winner Romaine Mundle to their squad.
More from the Championship
Preston expect Alan Browne to stay at the club, The Independent’s senior football correspondent Richard Jolly has reported.
Salernitana have made a derisory offer for the player, and there is not much time left with the Italian window closing early at 5pm GMT.
Latest in the Armando Broja saga
Sky Sports are reporting that Chelsea would not consider a loan deal for Broja, although with conditions attached.
They would want a loan fee and assurances he will play a certain number of games, Wolves and Fulham are interested in signing the forward.
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