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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Serge Aurier is off to Turkey
Serge Aurier will join Galatasaray on a permanent deal, Fabrizio Romano reports, with just the contracts waiting to be signed.
Bournemouth agree loan deal for striker
Bournemouth have agreed a loan deal for Enes Unal with Getafe.
Sky Sports are reporting the deal is an initial loan with an obligation to buy for £13.3m
The 26-year-old will undergo a medical today in Madrid, and the deal could see Kieffer Moore heading out the other way.
Chelsea still hoping to offload
Chelsea might have more outgoings than incomings on the final day, although they will be pushed for time to agree a deal for Broja to Fulham.
Fulham will not want to pay what they believe to be over the odds for the forward.
Conor Gallagher ‘likely to stay’ at Chelsea
The Independent’s Senior Football Correspondent, Richard Jolly, brings an update from Stamford Bridge - where it looks like one sought-after midfielder might stay.
Spurs have been interested, with around a £40-50m fee being suggeste, but Conor Gallagher is looking likely to stay at Chelsea, barring a dramatic late bid.
He started last night in the Blues’ defeat at the hands of Liverpool.
Nottingham Forest complete double deadline day signing
Double deal for Nottingham Forest, between last night’s announcement and one just now.
Yesterday they landed Gio Reyna from Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the season, with the American providing them an attacking midfield option with plenty of versatility.
Today they’ve now confirmed the arrival of Rodrigo Ribeiro from Sporting CP, who joins on loan with an option to buy. One for the future, they believe.
Transfer deadline day LIVE: Rashford ‘case closed'
Erik ten Hag has declared it is “case closed” for Marcus Rashford as he returns to the Manchester United squad but has told his players they have to show discipline – on and off the pitch.
Rashford was omitted for the FA Cup win at Newport after drinking alcohol and visiting nightclubs during two nights out in Belfast last week.
Rashford then said he was sick when he returned to Manchester, but Ten Hag left him out of the Newport match, which he attributed both to illness and an “internal matter”.
The forward has held talks with Ten Hag and has reportedly been fined two weeks’ wages but will be available to play when United visit Wolves on Thursday.
Manager Ten Hag said: “He has taken responsibility and it is an internal matter: case closed.”
Transfer deadline day LIVE: Reyna set for Forest loan
It would appear that Borussia Dortmund are happy to let Gio Reyna leave on loan, with the American hoping to secure regular football with a home edition of the Copa America on the horizon.
Sevilla and Marseille have been linked, but reports suggest that Nottingham Forest are leading the chase and may have agreed temporary deals in principle.
Transfer deadline day LIVE: Duran to Chelsea?
Chelsea’s pursuit of players high on potential continues with Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran identified as a forward option. The Colombia international hasn’t managed to command a regular starting spot under Unai Emery and a hamstring injury could be a complicating factor. Newcastle and West Ham have also been connected with the 20-year-old.
Transfer deadline day LIVE: Villa set to complete move for Rogers
Aston Villa’s top target is Middlesbrough’s Rogers. They have tested Middlesbrough’s resolve with a third bid for the youngster, who has thrived under Michael Carrick this season.
The Championship club won’t let him leave if the financial terms aren’t right but Unai Emery is keen to secure his man.
Transfer deadline day LIVE
When does the January transfer window close in England?
Transfer deadline day for men’s sides in England in Thursday 1 February, with the window shutting at 11pm GMT.
What about Scotland?
The Scottish window will shut half-an-hour later, at 11.30pm.
And the rest of Europe?
La Liga’s window closes at the same time as the Premier League, which is midnight in Spain. Clubs in Ligue 1, meanwhile, will have an hour less to make their signings.
Business in the Bundesliga has to be concluded by 6pm German time (5pm GMT), and Serie A’s window an hour later.
What about the WSL?
WSL clubs had until 11pm GMT last night (Wednesday 31 January) to complete any deals.
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