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| Transfer deadline day: Falcao, Blind and Welbeck moves – as they (eventually) happened | Transfer deadline day: Falcao, Blind and Welbeck moves – as they (eventually) happened |
| (18 days later) | |
| 1.41am BST | |
| 01:41 | |
| Right, that’s it from me. Thanks for your company and your emails, comments and tweets. Cheerio! | Right, that’s it from me. Thanks for your company and your emails, comments and tweets. Cheerio! |
| 1.39am BST | |
| 01:39 | |
| Falcao speaks! In suspiciously press-release friendly sentences! “I am delighted to be joining Manchester United on loan this season. Manchester United is the biggest club in the world and is clearly determined to get back to the top. I am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal and contributing to the team’s success at this very exciting period in the club’s history.” | Falcao speaks! In suspiciously press-release friendly sentences! “I am delighted to be joining Manchester United on loan this season. Manchester United is the biggest club in the world and is clearly determined to get back to the top. I am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal and contributing to the team’s success at this very exciting period in the club’s history.” |
| Louis van Gaal speaks! Constructing sentences in a very similar way to his signing! What a coincidence! “I am delighted Radamel has joined us on loan this season. He is one of the most prolific goalscorers in the game. His appearance-to-goal ratio speaks for itself and, when a player of this calibre becomes available, it is an opportunity not to be missed.” | Louis van Gaal speaks! Constructing sentences in a very similar way to his signing! What a coincidence! “I am delighted Radamel has joined us on loan this season. He is one of the most prolific goalscorers in the game. His appearance-to-goal ratio speaks for itself and, when a player of this calibre becomes available, it is an opportunity not to be missed.” |
| 1.31am BST | |
| 01:31 | |
| Radamel Falcao has joined Manchester United! | Radamel Falcao has joined Manchester United! |
| It’s done! At last! At last, it’s done! It’s done, at last! | It’s done! At last! At last, it’s done! It’s done, at last! |
| BREAKING: #mufc is delighted to announce Radamel Falcao has joined on a 1-year loan from Monaco with an option to buy pic.twitter.com/gnhR4rdsmF | BREAKING: #mufc is delighted to announce Radamel Falcao has joined on a 1-year loan from Monaco with an option to buy pic.twitter.com/gnhR4rdsmF |
| 1.26am BST | |
| 01:26 | |
| Here’s Amy Lawrence with all the details on Danny Welbeck’s £16m move to Arsenal. | Here’s Amy Lawrence with all the details on Danny Welbeck’s £16m move to Arsenal. |
| 1.22am BST | |
| 01:22 | |
| Manchester United’s Michael Keane has joined Burnley on a four-month loan. Which just leaves … | Manchester United’s Michael Keane has joined Burnley on a four-month loan. Which just leaves … |
| 1.04am BST | |
| 01:04 | |
| Arsenal are saying “undisclosed fee” and “long-term deal”, which is all a bit annoying and vague but the consensus is that the fee is in the region of £16m and that the contract is either four or five years, depending on who you believe. | Arsenal are saying “undisclosed fee” and “long-term deal”, which is all a bit annoying and vague but the consensus is that the fee is in the region of £16m and that the contract is either four or five years, depending on who you believe. |
| 12.59am BST | |
| 00:59 | |
| Danny Welbeck joins Arsenal! | Danny Welbeck joins Arsenal! |
| It's official. @Arsenal have signed Danny Welbeck from Manchester United: http://t.co/obyyFMbDW4 #WelcomeWelbeck pic.twitter.com/6yD9nbSkFi | It's official. @Arsenal have signed Danny Welbeck from Manchester United: http://t.co/obyyFMbDW4 #WelcomeWelbeck pic.twitter.com/6yD9nbSkFi |
| 12.59am BST | |
| 00:59 | |
| The general vibe I’m getting from various reports – entirely scientific process here – is that Arsenal and Manchester United are very relaxed about these two deals happening. | The general vibe I’m getting from various reports – entirely scientific process here – is that Arsenal and Manchester United are very relaxed about these two deals happening. |
| 12.53am BST | |
| 00:53 | |
| If I was the wrong sort of person I’d start this entry with “A DEAL INVOLVING A MANCHESTER CLUB HAS COLLAPSED!” and then go on to explain that John Guidetti’s loan move from Manchester City to Celtic had bitten the dust, according to BBC man in Scotland Alasdair Lamont. But I’m not that sort of person, so I haven’t. | If I was the wrong sort of person I’d start this entry with “A DEAL INVOLVING A MANCHESTER CLUB HAS COLLAPSED!” and then go on to explain that John Guidetti’s loan move from Manchester City to Celtic had bitten the dust, according to BBC man in Scotland Alasdair Lamont. But I’m not that sort of person, so I haven’t. |
| 12.46am BST | |
| 00:46 | |
| Hatem Ben Arfa has just been pictured signing something, high-fiving somebody and then hugging Steve Bruce. I’m taking that as official confirmation. Either that or he just bought Bruce’s old Vauxhall Zafira. | Hatem Ben Arfa has just been pictured signing something, high-fiving somebody and then hugging Steve Bruce. I’m taking that as official confirmation. Either that or he just bought Bruce’s old Vauxhall Zafira. |
| 12.39am BST | |
| 00:39 | |
| More meat on the bones (every time I type that it just makes me hungry) of an earlier story – here’s the full update on the departures of Negredo and Richards from Manchester City. | More meat on the bones (every time I type that it just makes me hungry) of an earlier story – here’s the full update on the departures of Negredo and Richards from Manchester City. |
| 12.38am BST | |
| 00:38 | |
| “The current soundtrack at Guardian Towers should really be this,” writes Ben Smith. | “The current soundtrack at Guardian Towers should really be this,” writes Ben Smith. |
| And why not? | And why not? |
| 12.35am BST | |
| 00:35 | |
| Sky Sports News currently filming through a window at Hatem Ben Arfa talking turkey with Hull owner Assem Allam. It all seems very convivial. | Sky Sports News currently filming through a window at Hatem Ben Arfa talking turkey with Hull owner Assem Allam. It all seems very convivial. |
| 12.26am BST | |
| 00:26 | |
| Has anyone checked if the fax machine has any paper loaded? Ink? Plugged in? It’s worth remembering that, as I’ve mentioned before, Andrey Arshavin’s move to Arsenal in 2009 was not ratified until 5pm on the day after deadline day. That suggests a bit of wriggle room. | Has anyone checked if the fax machine has any paper loaded? Ink? Plugged in? It’s worth remembering that, as I’ve mentioned before, Andrey Arshavin’s move to Arsenal in 2009 was not ratified until 5pm on the day after deadline day. That suggests a bit of wriggle room. |
| 12.15am BST | |
| 00:15 | |
| Meat on the bones of some earlier moves: | Meat on the bones of some earlier moves: |
| 12.10am BST | |
| 00:10 | |
| The current soundtrack here at Guardian Towers: | The current soundtrack here at Guardian Towers: |
| 12.07am BST | |
| 00:07 | |
| Falcao has passed his medical | Falcao has passed his medical |
| 12.04am BST | |
| 00:04 | |
| It’s not just Falcao and Welbeck … | It’s not just Falcao and Welbeck … |
| Burnley Football Club can confirm they have applied to the Premier League for an extension to try and complete a late deal. More news soon.. | Burnley Football Club can confirm they have applied to the Premier League for an extension to try and complete a late deal. More news soon.. |
| Manchester United’s Michael Keane is one rumoured target. | Manchester United’s Michael Keane is one rumoured target. |
| 12.01am BST | |
| 00:01 | |
| So, the Premier League rules I mentioned earlier suggest that United need to have filed the paperwork over Falcao’s move nnnnnnnnnnow in order to comply with Fifa’s deadline (not the Premier League’s). So … | So, the Premier League rules I mentioned earlier suggest that United need to have filed the paperwork over Falcao’s move nnnnnnnnnnow in order to comply with Fifa’s deadline (not the Premier League’s). So … |
| 11.55pm BST | |
| 23:55 | |
| And indeed Manchester United have strongly dismissed those nascent rumours: | And indeed Manchester United have strongly dismissed those nascent rumours: |
| no truth in rumours falcao has failed medical #mufc | no truth in rumours falcao has failed medical #mufc |
| 11.54pm BST | |
| 23:54 | |
| The phrase “failed medical” is beginning to do the rounds on Twitter. I believe the original source is a fake account so don’t hit the panic button just yet, United fans. | The phrase “failed medical” is beginning to do the rounds on Twitter. I believe the original source is a fake account so don’t hit the panic button just yet, United fans. |
| 11.46pm BST | |
| 23:46 | |
| For those of you deprived of the action on Sky Sports news today, the Media Tweets blog has Storified the day for you. (Warning: may include swearing, small dogs, an inflatable doll and a dildo). | For those of you deprived of the action on Sky Sports news today, the Media Tweets blog has Storified the day for you. (Warning: may include swearing, small dogs, an inflatable doll and a dildo). |
| 11.43pm BST | |
| 23:43 | |
| Hatem Ben Arfa has arrived in Hull to general cheering and high-fiving. | Hatem Ben Arfa has arrived in Hull to general cheering and high-fiving. |
| 11.30pm BST | |
| 23:30 | |
| Another happy man with a football scarf: | Another happy man with a football scarf: |
| CONFIRMED: #SaintsFC have completed a #deadlineday deal for Toby Alderweireld. Welcome, @AlderweireldTob! #SaintToby pic.twitter.com/E3tXS0M7DX | CONFIRMED: #SaintsFC have completed a #deadlineday deal for Toby Alderweireld. Welcome, @AlderweireldTob! #SaintToby pic.twitter.com/E3tXS0M7DX |
| 11.27pm BST | |
| 23:27 | |
| The Leeds United Object Lesson In How Not To Do Deadline Day Social Media: | The Leeds United Object Lesson In How Not To Do Deadline Day Social Media: |
| Don't go to bed just yet...there is still work to be done #DeadlineDay #lufc | Don't go to bed just yet...there is still work to be done #DeadlineDay #lufc |
| Followed by selling two players. And then: | Followed by selling two players. And then: |
| After a busy last hour that is us done for the 2014 Summer Transfer Window #DeadlineDay #lufc | After a busy last hour that is us done for the 2014 Summer Transfer Window #DeadlineDay #lufc |
| If you like Bad Words, you might want to take a look at some of the Leeds fan responses to that second tweet … | If you like Bad Words, you might want to take a look at some of the Leeds fan responses to that second tweet … |
| 11.20pm BST | |
| 23:20 | |
| Sky Sports are reporting that Crystal Palace have agreed a loan deal for Wolves striker Kevin Doyle, with Palace’s Glenn Murray heading out on loan to Reading. | Sky Sports are reporting that Crystal Palace have agreed a loan deal for Wolves striker Kevin Doyle, with Palace’s Glenn Murray heading out on loan to Reading. |
| 11.18pm BST | |
| 23:18 | |
| Our man in Manchester Jamie Jackson has written this piece on United’s summer transfer dealings: Manchester United signings suggest little faith in youth policy. | Our man in Manchester Jamie Jackson has written this piece on United’s summer transfer dealings: Manchester United signings suggest little faith in youth policy. |
| Located at Manchester United: the panic button. Last pressed: by David Moyes in January to buy Juan Mata for £37.1m. | Located at Manchester United: the panic button. Last pressed: by David Moyes in January to buy Juan Mata for £37.1m. |
| Under threat at the AON Training Complex: the club’s trumpeted youth policy. Last seen: Old Trafford, 6 May, on the full debuts of James Wilson, 18, and Tom Lawrence, 20, in a 3-1 defeat of Hull City. | Under threat at the AON Training Complex: the club’s trumpeted youth policy. Last seen: Old Trafford, 6 May, on the full debuts of James Wilson, 18, and Tom Lawrence, 20, in a 3-1 defeat of Hull City. |
| 11.13pm BST | |
| 23:13 | |
| Rules? You want the rules? You can’t handle the ru… oh, wait a minute maybe you can. Here’s a handy guide from the Premier League about this extension business. A key section: | Rules? You want the rules? You can’t handle the ru… oh, wait a minute maybe you can. Here’s a handy guide from the Premier League about this extension business. A key section: |
| Clubs sometimes conclude deals at the last minute and it is not always easy for them to get everything completed and sent over by 11pm. The deal sheet allows a club to confirm that a deal has been reached in order to allow for additional time to submit the remaining documentation. | Clubs sometimes conclude deals at the last minute and it is not always easy for them to get everything completed and sent over by 11pm. The deal sheet allows a club to confirm that a deal has been reached in order to allow for additional time to submit the remaining documentation. |
| The sheet cannot be used prior to 9pm and needs to arrive fully completed before the transfer window closes. Once the sheet arrives, clubs have got until 1am in which to submit the full paperwork. But if a club are looking to complete an international transfer, it still has to comply with the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) deadline of midnight. | The sheet cannot be used prior to 9pm and needs to arrive fully completed before the transfer window closes. Once the sheet arrives, clubs have got until 1am in which to submit the full paperwork. But if a club are looking to complete an international transfer, it still has to comply with the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) deadline of midnight. |
| So that suggests Manchester United have until midnight UK time (about 45 minutes) while Arsenal have until 1am UK time. | So that suggests Manchester United have until midnight UK time (about 45 minutes) while Arsenal have until 1am UK time. |
| 11.09pm BST | |
| 23:09 | |
| And Morgan Amalfitano is a West Ham player: | And Morgan Amalfitano is a West Ham player: |
| Marseille confirm Morgan Amalfitano has joined #WHUFC... http://t.co/3y0Z6y01C5 | Marseille confirm Morgan Amalfitano has joined #WHUFC... http://t.co/3y0Z6y01C5 |
| 11.08pm BST | |
| 23:08 | |
| What’s this? It’s only a comunicado oficial from Valencia announcing the signing of Alvaro Negredo from Manchester City: | What’s this? It’s only a comunicado oficial from Valencia announcing the signing of Alvaro Negredo from Manchester City: |
| COMUNICADO OFICIAL – Álvaro Negredo #BenvingutNegredo7 http://t.co/Q0jXqHUjhn pic.twitter.com/LjnBNgL3HE | COMUNICADO OFICIAL – Álvaro Negredo #BenvingutNegredo7 http://t.co/Q0jXqHUjhn pic.twitter.com/LjnBNgL3HE |
| Is that a 7? Or a 1? Or a ?? | Is that a 7? Or a 1? Or a ?? |
| 11.01pm BST | |
| 23:01 | |
| BBC Radio Humberside are reporting that Hull also have an extension in which to complete the Ben Arfa deal. | BBC Radio Humberside are reporting that Hull also have an extension in which to complete the Ben Arfa deal. |
| 11.00pm BST | |
| 23:00 | |
| That’s it! | That’s it! |
| Except that it isn’t, because that’s not how it all works. | Except that it isn’t, because that’s not how it all works. |
| 10.59pm BST | |
| 22:59 | |
| Sky Sports are reporting that both Manchester United and Arsenal have asked for an extension to the deadline. | Sky Sports are reporting that both Manchester United and Arsenal have asked for an extension to the deadline. |
| 10.56pm BST | |
| 22:56 | |
| Chelsea’s Jamal Blackman has joined Middlesbrough on loan. How many outgoing Chelsea loans is that? | Chelsea’s Jamal Blackman has joined Middlesbrough on loan. How many outgoing Chelsea loans is that? |
| So just the 26 outgoing loans from #CFC this summer... | So just the 26 outgoing loans from #CFC this summer... |
| How many?! | How many?! |
| 10.51pm BST | |
| 22:51 | |
| And another: Wigan have confirmed the singing of Emyr Huws from Manchester City. The fee is rumoured to be up around £2.5m | And another: Wigan have confirmed the singing of Emyr Huws from Manchester City. The fee is rumoured to be up around £2.5m |
| 10.49pm BST | |
| 22:49 | |
| And another deal done in the Championship: | And another deal done in the Championship: |
| Fulham have signed Matt Smith from Leeds for £500k. Expect announcement soon. But Beckford deal has collapsed #FFC #BWFC #LUFC | Fulham have signed Matt Smith from Leeds for £500k. Expect announcement soon. But Beckford deal has collapsed #FFC #BWFC #LUFC |
| 10.48pm BST | |
| 22:48 | |
| While you’re waiting for the big, glamour Welbeck/Falcao news, here’s the full story on Crystal Palace’s deadline day. | While you’re waiting for the big, glamour Welbeck/Falcao news, here’s the full story on Crystal Palace’s deadline day. |
| 10.47pm BST | |
| 22:47 | |
| told patience a virtue from inside OT when asking just now about Falcao being confirmed... | told patience a virtue from inside OT when asking just now about Falcao being confirmed... |
| No need for United fans to panic, though. These things can happen very, very late. | No need for United fans to panic, though. These things can happen very, very late. |
| 10.44pm BST | |
| 22:44 | |
| If Hull manage to bring in Ben Arfa, do they officially win Transfer Deadline Day? | If Hull manage to bring in Ben Arfa, do they officially win Transfer Deadline Day? |
| 10.37pm BST | |
| 22:37 | |
| Stoke manager Mark Hughes is doing a Redknapp from his car window. “We’re delighted with the window that we’ve had,” he says. | Stoke manager Mark Hughes is doing a Redknapp from his car window. “We’re delighted with the window that we’ve had,” he says. |
| 10.34pm BST | |
| 22:34 | |
| They’re coming thick and fast now. Gaston Ramirez’s loan move from Southampton to Hull has been confirmed. | They’re coming thick and fast now. Gaston Ramirez’s loan move from Southampton to Hull has been confirmed. |
| 10.33pm BST | |
| 22:33 | |
| Assaidi has completed his season-long loan move from #LFC to Stoke. | Assaidi has completed his season-long loan move from #LFC to Stoke. |
| 10.31pm BST | |
| 22:31 | |
| So as it stands we’re still waiting for confirmation of Falcao (Man Utd), Welbeck (Arsenal), Ben Arfa (Hull) and Amalfitano (West Ham). Thirty minutes to go … | So as it stands we’re still waiting for confirmation of Falcao (Man Utd), Welbeck (Arsenal), Ben Arfa (Hull) and Amalfitano (West Ham). Thirty minutes to go … |
| 10.26pm BST | |
| 22:26 | |
| Ludicrous things about modern football No234,045: Hull fans chanting the name of a Newcastle player outside their ground. The deal for Ben Arfa hasn’t happened yet … | Ludicrous things about modern football No234,045: Hull fans chanting the name of a Newcastle player outside their ground. The deal for Ben Arfa hasn’t happened yet … |
| 10.23pm BST | |
| 22:23 | |
| Arsène Wenger was getting some (rather ridiculous) stick for heading to Italy for a charity game. Looked like a decent affair though … | Arsène Wenger was getting some (rather ridiculous) stick for heading to Italy for a charity game. Looked like a decent affair though … |
| In fairness to Arsene, would you rather spend all day in boring meetings or with these guys...? RT @BaggioOfficial pic.twitter.com/FGwHDV00s4 | In fairness to Arsene, would you rather spend all day in boring meetings or with these guys...? RT @BaggioOfficial pic.twitter.com/FGwHDV00s4 |
| 10.17pm BST | |
| 22:17 | |
| Into the final 45 minutes we go. Our man in Manchester, Jamie Jackson, expects Welbeck’s move to Arsenal to be announced before the deadline. | Into the final 45 minutes we go. Our man in Manchester, Jamie Jackson, expects Welbeck’s move to Arsenal to be announced before the deadline. |
| 10.16pm BST | |
| 22:16 | |
| Here’s Sandro at QPR: | Here’s Sandro at QPR: |
| Welcome to the #QPR family, @sandroraniere! #SandroSigns pic.twitter.com/zxlbTBrMAP | Welcome to the #QPR family, @sandroraniere! #SandroSigns pic.twitter.com/zxlbTBrMAP |
| Interesting variation on the player-unveiling-photo there. Bit of a badge push. | Interesting variation on the player-unveiling-photo there. Bit of a badge push. |
| 10.13pm BST | |
| 22:13 | |
| Poor old Alan Irvine, Sky’s man outside Everton’s training ground and purple-sex-toy-in-the-ear victim. He’s got a 1000-yard stare on now, and you can’t blame him. | Poor old Alan Irvine, Sky’s man outside Everton’s training ground and purple-sex-toy-in-the-ear victim. He’s got a 1000-yard stare on now, and you can’t blame him. |
| 10.10pm BST | |
| 22:10 | |
| Micah Richards is a Fiorentina player. That’s such a fascinating move – so much potential but half a career wasted. Good to see he’s willing to try somthing a bit different (that said, expect him to be one of the names featuring heavily on the January deadline day) | Micah Richards is a Fiorentina player. That’s such a fascinating move – so much potential but half a career wasted. Good to see he’s willing to try somthing a bit different (that said, expect him to be one of the names featuring heavily on the January deadline day) |
| @MicahRichards è un calciatore della Fiorentina http://t.co/mvsoiXCxur #ACFFiorentina | @MicahRichards è un calciatore della Fiorentina http://t.co/mvsoiXCxur #ACFFiorentina |
| 10.06pm BST | |
| 22:06 | |
| Some news from Belgium/the south coast: | Some news from Belgium/the south coast: |
| Official presentation of @AlderweireldTob at @SouthamptonFC will be on Wednesday. Tomorrow back in Belgium to train with national team. | Official presentation of @AlderweireldTob at @SouthamptonFC will be on Wednesday. Tomorrow back in Belgium to train with national team. |
| 10.04pm BST | |
| 22:04 | |
| A bit of nearly-news from West Ham: | A bit of nearly-news from West Ham: |
| We are 50/50 to sign Amalfitano in the next hour, Will update you as soon as its done or not done | We are 50/50 to sign Amalfitano in the next hour, Will update you as soon as its done or not done |
| 10.04pm BST | |
| 22:04 | |
| Excellent question: “Just realized that Louis Van Gaal will now manage a father and son combo, not concurrently obviously, but this must be a fairly rare occurrence?” writes Yuval Weber. “LVG and Ajax also won the CL in 1994-95 with Danny Blind as captain, so here’s a question for the 1,057/masses/Knowledge: has a manager ever overseen a father and a son in the European Cup/Champions League?” Any thoughts? | Excellent question: “Just realized that Louis Van Gaal will now manage a father and son combo, not concurrently obviously, but this must be a fairly rare occurrence?” writes Yuval Weber. “LVG and Ajax also won the CL in 1994-95 with Danny Blind as captain, so here’s a question for the 1,057/masses/Knowledge: has a manager ever overseen a father and a son in the European Cup/Champions League?” Any thoughts? |
| 9.59pm BST | |
| 21:59 | |
| Everton + Cleverley = no go. | Everton + Cleverley = no go. |
| Tom Cleverley to Everton doesn't appear to be happening. Everton saying they're done for the day. | Tom Cleverley to Everton doesn't appear to be happening. Everton saying they're done for the day. |
| 9.56pm BST | |
| 21:56 | |
| It sounds like Harry Redknapp has been chatting to the press pack loitering outside Loftus Road, confirming the signings of Kranjcar and Sandro and giving up hope of a move for Defoe. | It sounds like Harry Redknapp has been chatting to the press pack loitering outside Loftus Road, confirming the signings of Kranjcar and Sandro and giving up hope of a move for Defoe. |
| 9.44pm BST | |
| 21:44 | |
| A snap on the Press Association wires: | A snap on the Press Association wires: |
| Press Association Sport understands Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle to sign Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck but that talks remain ongoing. | Press Association Sport understands Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle to sign Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck but that talks remain ongoing. |
| And in even bigger news: | And in even bigger news: |
| @John_Ashdown most important deal of the day. John-Arne Riise has signed for APOEL. From Craven Cottage stands to the Champions League... | @John_Ashdown most important deal of the day. John-Arne Riise has signed for APOEL. From Craven Cottage stands to the Champions League... |
| 9.40pm BST | |
| 21:40 | |
| A few reports are suggesting that Gaston Ramirez, something of a forgotten man at Southampton, could well be joining Hatem Ben Arfa at Hull, which is a serious injection of creativity. | A few reports are suggesting that Gaston Ramirez, something of a forgotten man at Southampton, could well be joining Hatem Ben Arfa at Hull, which is a serious injection of creativity. |
| 9.37pm BST | |
| 21:37 | |
| “What is the latest time after a transfer deadline that a deal has been completed?” I hear you asking. Handily, the Knowledge has the answer. | “What is the latest time after a transfer deadline that a deal has been completed?” I hear you asking. Handily, the Knowledge has the answer. |
| 9.36pm BST | |
| 21:36 | |
| One former Manchester United youngster is on the move: | One former Manchester United youngster is on the move: |
| James Grant player @RyanTunnicliffe signs for #Brfc on a season long loan from #Ffc pic.twitter.com/y9ProBewC9 | James Grant player @RyanTunnicliffe signs for #Brfc on a season long loan from #Ffc pic.twitter.com/y9ProBewC9 |
| 9.34pm BST | |
| 21:34 | |
| A done deal at Selhurst Park: James McArthur has joined from Wigan. | A done deal at Selhurst Park: James McArthur has joined from Wigan. |
| James McArthur has signed a three year contract with Palace after joining from Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee. pic.twitter.com/6hLUGbxzuD | James McArthur has signed a three year contract with Palace after joining from Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee. pic.twitter.com/6hLUGbxzuD |
| 9.33pm BST | |
| 21:33 | |
| Ninety minutes to go! The BBC’s David Ornstein, once of this parish, reckons Arsenal and Manchester United have agreed a £16m deal for Danny Welbeck. | Ninety minutes to go! The BBC’s David Ornstein, once of this parish, reckons Arsenal and Manchester United have agreed a £16m deal for Danny Welbeck. |
| 9.24pm BST | |
| 21:24 | |
| And here’s our Merseyside maestro, Andy Hunter with some news from Goodison: | And here’s our Merseyside maestro, Andy Hunter with some news from Goodison: |
| “Roberto Martinez still keen on Tom Cleverley but Everton want a loan and Manchester United prefer a permanent deal. This could be a late one, providing someone blinks.” | “Roberto Martinez still keen on Tom Cleverley but Everton want a loan and Manchester United prefer a permanent deal. This could be a late one, providing someone blinks.” |
| 9.23pm BST | |
| 21:23 | |
| Our man in the Midlands, the estimable Stuart James, has sent in this review of Aston Villa’s deadline day: | Our man in the Midlands, the estimable Stuart James, has sent in this review of Aston Villa’s deadline day: |
| A strange deadline day for Villa. They’ve held onto Ron Vlaar, who is such an influential figure for them in central defence, but failed in their attempts to sign Sergio Canales from Real Sociedad and Tom Cleverley from Manchester United. The word in Spain is that Canales was never likely to make the move. As for Cleverley, Villa fans don’t seem to know whether to smile or cry about the news that the Midlands club has given up on that deal happening. Cleverley’s wages were always likely to be a stumbling block for Villa, who have spent the last few years doing all they can to get salaries down. Equally, there was a sense that the midfielder wanted to remain in the north-west. Villa, though, are clearly not happy with how things have been handled. The path is now clear for Cleverley to join Everton... assuming they come up with the money or can convince United to do a loan deal. Otherwise it could be a long few months for Cleverley. | A strange deadline day for Villa. They’ve held onto Ron Vlaar, who is such an influential figure for them in central defence, but failed in their attempts to sign Sergio Canales from Real Sociedad and Tom Cleverley from Manchester United. The word in Spain is that Canales was never likely to make the move. As for Cleverley, Villa fans don’t seem to know whether to smile or cry about the news that the Midlands club has given up on that deal happening. Cleverley’s wages were always likely to be a stumbling block for Villa, who have spent the last few years doing all they can to get salaries down. Equally, there was a sense that the midfielder wanted to remain in the north-west. Villa, though, are clearly not happy with how things have been handled. The path is now clear for Cleverley to join Everton... assuming they come up with the money or can convince United to do a loan deal. Otherwise it could be a long few months for Cleverley. |
| 9.19pm BST | |
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| The Twitter rumour machine has Welbeck’s Arsenal move moving closer, but we’ll hang fire on that for the moment. The Gunners have announced, though, a couple of departures: | The Twitter rumour machine has Welbeck’s Arsenal move moving closer, but we’ll hang fire on that for the moment. The Gunners have announced, though, a couple of departures: |
| Ryo Miyaichi joins FC Twente on loan http://t.co/qTfbvZ2mHS and Ignasi Miquel moves to Norwich http://t.co/L5NRhoQQuj pic.twitter.com/Tiy777yqDV | Ryo Miyaichi joins FC Twente on loan http://t.co/qTfbvZ2mHS and Ignasi Miquel moves to Norwich http://t.co/L5NRhoQQuj pic.twitter.com/Tiy777yqDV |
| 9.04pm BST | |
| 21:04 | |
| Two hours to go then. Has Neil Warnock still got something up his sleeve? | Two hours to go then. Has Neil Warnock still got something up his sleeve? |
| Latest #cpfc info I have is that they are still trying to sort out a loan for Kevin Doyle which would allow Glenn Murray to leave | Latest #cpfc info I have is that they are still trying to sort out a loan for Kevin Doyle which would allow Glenn Murray to leave |
| 9.01pm BST | |
| 21:01 | |
| And here’s our man on Merseyside, Andy Hunter: | And here’s our man on Merseyside, Andy Hunter: |
| “Liverpool have not yet been told that Fabio Borini’s proposed move to QPR is off but appears the £10m plus add-ons deal won’t go through because of the Italian forward’s wage demands. Borini has stood his ground all summer but, as Brendan Rodgers put it on Friday: “All the players here know their situation. It’s up to them to decide whether they stay here beyond Monday but their opportunities will be very limited if they do.” | “Liverpool have not yet been told that Fabio Borini’s proposed move to QPR is off but appears the £10m plus add-ons deal won’t go through because of the Italian forward’s wage demands. Borini has stood his ground all summer but, as Brendan Rodgers put it on Friday: “All the players here know their situation. It’s up to them to decide whether they stay here beyond Monday but their opportunities will be very limited if they do.” |
| 9.00pm BST | |
| 21:00 | |
| A bit more on Ben Arfa possible move to Hull from our north-east football correspondent, Louise Taylor: | A bit more on Ben Arfa possible move to Hull from our north-east football correspondent, Louise Taylor: |
| Alan Pardew attempting to flog Hatem Ben Arfa to Hull. Ben Arfa is en route now and faces a race against time to a) be persuaded to join Steve Bruce and b) complete the formalities. Pardew was desperate to remove his rebel with a cause but a move to Hull could prove high risk, especially if Ben Arfa were to perform well while Newcastle stuttered. | Alan Pardew attempting to flog Hatem Ben Arfa to Hull. Ben Arfa is en route now and faces a race against time to a) be persuaded to join Steve Bruce and b) complete the formalities. Pardew was desperate to remove his rebel with a cause but a move to Hull could prove high risk, especially if Ben Arfa were to perform well while Newcastle stuttered. |
| 8.57pm BST | |
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| To dip into the Championship again for a moment, Wigan have had a useful deadline day. They’ve just signed Denmark international William Kvist from VfB Stuttgart, which makes it three in a day for Uwe Rosler’s team. They picked up Adam Forshaw from Brentford earlier, which is a very nice piece of business, in addition to one-time next-big-thing Andy Delort from Tours. | To dip into the Championship again for a moment, Wigan have had a useful deadline day. They’ve just signed Denmark international William Kvist from VfB Stuttgart, which makes it three in a day for Uwe Rosler’s team. They picked up Adam Forshaw from Brentford earlier, which is a very nice piece of business, in addition to one-time next-big-thing Andy Delort from Tours. |
| 8.45pm BST | |
| 20:45 | |
| Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Zeki Fryers from Tottenham on a three-year deal. Tottenham incurred the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson when signing the full-back, but it hasn’t really worked out for him at White Hart Lane. At all. | Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Zeki Fryers from Tottenham on a three-year deal. Tottenham incurred the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson when signing the full-back, but it hasn’t really worked out for him at White Hart Lane. At all. |
| 8.41pm BST | |
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| Hull City have been very busy today, breaking their transfer record for Abel Hernandez and swooping for Mohamed Diamé. Rumour now has it that they’re in talks with Newcastle’s Hatem Ben Arfa, which would seem an odd move from Newcastle’s point of view to me. But no lesser source than the Northern Echo’s chief football writer, Scott Wilson, reckons it is on the cards: | Hull City have been very busy today, breaking their transfer record for Abel Hernandez and swooping for Mohamed Diamé. Rumour now has it that they’re in talks with Newcastle’s Hatem Ben Arfa, which would seem an odd move from Newcastle’s point of view to me. But no lesser source than the Northern Echo’s chief football writer, Scott Wilson, reckons it is on the cards: |
| Hatem Ben Arfa is heading on Road to Hull as Steve Bruce tries to seal a deal for the #NUFC winger. Doubt that'll go down well on Tyneside. | Hatem Ben Arfa is heading on Road to Hull as Steve Bruce tries to seal a deal for the #NUFC winger. Doubt that'll go down well on Tyneside. |
| 8.38pm BST | |
| 20:38 | |
| Nico Kranjcar has just walked into reception at Loftus Road, put his scrawl on the sign-in sheet, picked up his lanyard and wandered in for talks. | Nico Kranjcar has just walked into reception at Loftus Road, put his scrawl on the sign-in sheet, picked up his lanyard and wandered in for talks. |
| 8.36pm BST | |
| 20:36 | |
| Manchester United have finally joined Ajax in confirming the signing of Daley Blind. The Dutch utility man has signed a four-year deal, with an option for an extra year. | Manchester United have finally joined Ajax in confirming the signing of Daley Blind. The Dutch utility man has signed a four-year deal, with an option for an extra year. |
| Here’s Louis van Gaal on the deal: | Here’s Louis van Gaal on the deal: |
| “He is a very intelligent and versatile footballer that can play in many positions. Daley is a great reader of the game, he has played under my philosophy over a number of years and he will be a great addition to the team.” | “He is a very intelligent and versatile footballer that can play in many positions. Daley is a great reader of the game, he has played under my philosophy over a number of years and he will be a great addition to the team.” |
| 8.34pm BST | |
| 20:34 | |
| It’s the big one. Those of a nervous disposition, brace yourselves. In 2011 Sky Sports brought you Stoke’s roll-up man … | It’s the big one. Those of a nervous disposition, brace yourselves. In 2011 Sky Sports brought you Stoke’s roll-up man … |
| In 2014 they bring you … Everton’s purple sex toy man: | In 2014 they bring you … Everton’s purple sex toy man: |
| Purple dildo on sky sports news https://t.co/oKIXWFXFMj | Purple dildo on sky sports news https://t.co/oKIXWFXFMj |
| 8.30pm BST | |
| 20:30 | |
| Transfer Deadline Day – it’s all glamour. Here’s the scene at Blackpool, where they haven’t splashed out on any players but they have bought a pizza: | Transfer Deadline Day – it’s all glamour. Here’s the scene at Blackpool, where they haven’t splashed out on any players but they have bought a pizza: |
| Reinforcements have arrived at Bloomfield Road for myself and the press team. pic.twitter.com/Lal2JxCQik | Reinforcements have arrived at Bloomfield Road for myself and the press team. pic.twitter.com/Lal2JxCQik |
| 8.25pm BST | |
| 20:25 | |
| QPR news from Sky Sports, who are reporting that Sandro is having a medical and that they haven’t given up on Jermain Defoe, but that the Fabio Borini can’t agree personal terms. | QPR news from Sky Sports, who are reporting that Sandro is having a medical and that they haven’t given up on Jermain Defoe, but that the Fabio Borini can’t agree personal terms. |
| 8.23pm BST | |
| 20:23 | |
| Some Arsenal transfer news here … but it’s outgoing. Sweden U21 international Kristoffer Olsson is off on loan to FC Midtjylland in Denmark, according to Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet. | Some Arsenal transfer news here … but it’s outgoing. Sweden U21 international Kristoffer Olsson is off on loan to FC Midtjylland in Denmark, according to Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet. |
| 8.16pm BST | |
| 20:16 | |
| And here’s our man in the Midlands, Stuart James (via Twitter): “Leicester given up on signing Defoe, who looks to be staying with Toronto. Acceptance that wages would have been a problem anyway.” | And here’s our man in the Midlands, Stuart James (via Twitter): “Leicester given up on signing Defoe, who looks to be staying with Toronto. Acceptance that wages would have been a problem anyway.” |
| 8.14pm BST | |
| 20:14 | |
| Here’s word from our man in Scotland, Ewan Murray: | Here’s word from our man in Scotland, Ewan Murray: |
| “Celtic, who are desperate to boost their attacking options after failingto qualify for the Champions League, have turned their attentions towardsManchester City’s forgotten man John Guidetti. Sporting Gijon’s Stefan Scepovic had stalled on a £2.5m move to the Scottish champions last night but that move may not yet be dead in the water.” | “Celtic, who are desperate to boost their attacking options after failingto qualify for the Champions League, have turned their attentions towardsManchester City’s forgotten man John Guidetti. Sporting Gijon’s Stefan Scepovic had stalled on a £2.5m move to the Scottish champions last night but that move may not yet be dead in the water.” |
| 8.11pm BST | |
| 20:11 | |
| Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon is being interviewed in the Sky studios. He says reading about the Falcao deal this morning “knocked me off my cup of tea”. Which raises several questions, mostly involving giant cups. | Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon is being interviewed in the Sky studios. He says reading about the Falcao deal this morning “knocked me off my cup of tea”. Which raises several questions, mostly involving giant cups. |
| 8.02pm BST | |
| 20:02 | |
| A bit more on Daley Blind? A bit more on Daley Blind. | A bit more on Daley Blind? A bit more on Daley Blind. |
| 8.01pm BST | |
| 20:01 | |
| It sounds like Jermain Defoe will be staying put, whether he likes it or not. The Toronto Sun’s football correspondent reckons Defoe’s employers have rejected several bids: | It sounds like Jermain Defoe will be staying put, whether he likes it or not. The Toronto Sun’s football correspondent reckons Defoe’s employers have rejected several bids: |
| BREAKING: @TheTorontoSun can confirm that Jermain Defoe will remain at TFC after rejecting multiple bids. | BREAKING: @TheTorontoSun can confirm that Jermain Defoe will remain at TFC after rejecting multiple bids. |
| 7.57pm BST | |
| 19:57 | |
| Verona has got it all – a lovely amphitheatre, plenty of churches, a Shakespearean balcony and now an increasingly dreamy football team: | Verona has got it all – a lovely amphitheatre, plenty of churches, a Shakespearean balcony and now an increasingly dreamy football team: |
| Talking of throwbacks: in addition to Rafa Marquez, it seems Verona are signing Javier Saviola to go alongside Luca Toni. Weak at the knees | Talking of throwbacks: in addition to Rafa Marquez, it seems Verona are signing Javier Saviola to go alongside Luca Toni. Weak at the knees |
| 7.54pm BST | |
| 19:54 | |
| So, much like Marty McFly in Back to the Future Parts I and III, Arsenal are facing a race against time. Only with Danny Welbeck replacing lightning. Other than that it’s pretty much exactly the same. The clock suggests they’ve got a little over three hours left, but don’t be so sure. Remember Andrey Arshavin in 2009? And Rafael van der Vaart in 2010? | So, much like Marty McFly in Back to the Future Parts I and III, Arsenal are facing a race against time. Only with Danny Welbeck replacing lightning. Other than that it’s pretty much exactly the same. The clock suggests they’ve got a little over three hours left, but don’t be so sure. Remember Andrey Arshavin in 2009? And Rafael van der Vaart in 2010? |
| Updated | |
| at 8.06pm BST | |
| 7.41pm BST | |
| 19:41 | |
| Manchester United have not reciprocated yet, but Ajax have confirmed Daley Blind’s move to Old Trafford is completed: | Manchester United have not reciprocated yet, but Ajax have confirmed Daley Blind’s move to Old Trafford is completed: |
| Transfer Blind naar Manchester United afgerond: http://t.co/AIRTQSpr7G pic.twitter.com/NVSXkvqaym | Transfer Blind naar Manchester United afgerond: http://t.co/AIRTQSpr7G pic.twitter.com/NVSXkvqaym |
| 7.38pm BST | |
| 19:38 | |
| Here’s the full story on Danny Welbeck and his possible move to Arsenal. A key line: | Here’s the full story on Danny Welbeck and his possible move to Arsenal. A key line: |
| Arsenal had wanted to explore a loan deal but Welbeck has made it clear that he will only consider a permanent move. Any transfer is also complicated by United’s reluctance to sell to a direct rival and privately Arsenal are not overly confident of securing the player’s signature. | Arsenal had wanted to explore a loan deal but Welbeck has made it clear that he will only consider a permanent move. Any transfer is also complicated by United’s reluctance to sell to a direct rival and privately Arsenal are not overly confident of securing the player’s signature. |
| 7.37pm BST | |
| 19:37 | |
| A deal in the Championship: | A deal in the Championship: |
| SIGNED: We can officially confirm the signing of central defender Bruno Ecuele Manga from FC Lorient. http://t.co/UpPhWPhe4I | SIGNED: We can officially confirm the signing of central defender Bruno Ecuele Manga from FC Lorient. http://t.co/UpPhWPhe4I |
| The reported fee for that signing is in the region of £5m, which is another huge outlay for a Championship club. The breaking of the Premier League record has been mentioned a lot today (the summer tally is currently £783.7m) but it must be a huge record-breaking year outside the top flight too. | The reported fee for that signing is in the region of £5m, which is another huge outlay for a Championship club. The breaking of the Premier League record has been mentioned a lot today (the summer tally is currently £783.7m) but it must be a huge record-breaking year outside the top flight too. |
| 7.34pm BST | |
| 19:34 | |
| Radamel Falcao is, of course, known as El Tigre. Do you want to see him meeting an actual tiger? And trying not to look incredibly nervous about it? Well, now you can: | Radamel Falcao is, of course, known as El Tigre. Do you want to see him meeting an actual tiger? And trying not to look incredibly nervous about it? Well, now you can: |
| Thanks to “SCV” for the email flagging that gem up. | Thanks to “SCV” for the email flagging that gem up. |
| 7.29pm BST | |
| 19:29 | |
| Ever wondered why exactly we have transfer windows? Here’s the full story. I particularly like the fact that its proposal in 1998 came at the same time as the idea of referees in each half. | Ever wondered why exactly we have transfer windows? Here’s the full story. I particularly like the fact that its proposal in 1998 came at the same time as the idea of referees in each half. |
| 7.27pm BST | |
| 19:27 | |
| An update on Danny Welbeck: we understand that Arsenal are interested, but no deal has been agreed and no medical is taking place. Sky Sports, who were reporting a medical earlier, are currently rowing back a touch from those statements. | An update on Danny Welbeck: we understand that Arsenal are interested, but no deal has been agreed and no medical is taking place. Sky Sports, who were reporting a medical earlier, are currently rowing back a touch from those statements. |
| 7.22pm BST | |
| 19:22 | |
| Deal done: Sunderland have snapped up Ricky Alvarez. He looks fairly pleased. | Deal done: Sunderland have snapped up Ricky Alvarez. He looks fairly pleased. |
| Ricky Alvarez completes his move to become #SAFC's 9th summer signing: http://t.co/xxY8hjbFpy #transferdeadlineday pic.twitter.com/dTTgd8Euen | Ricky Alvarez completes his move to become #SAFC's 9th summer signing: http://t.co/xxY8hjbFpy #transferdeadlineday pic.twitter.com/dTTgd8Euen |
| 7.16pm BST | |
| 19:16 | |
| What's happened so far? | What's happened so far? |
| The main bits of business: | The main bits of business: |
| 7.12pm BST | |
| 19:12 | |
| Hello everyone. Hope you’ve all been having a grand Deadline Day, opening all your Deadline Day presents, tucking in to your traditional Deadline Day meal and watching the Queen’s Deadline Day speech, all followed by a nice Deadline Day snooze in front of the telly. Well it’s time to WAKE UP! THERE’S JUST FIVE HOURS TO GO! And we’re in for a very interesting evening*. | Hello everyone. Hope you’ve all been having a grand Deadline Day, opening all your Deadline Day presents, tucking in to your traditional Deadline Day meal and watching the Queen’s Deadline Day speech, all followed by a nice Deadline Day snooze in front of the telly. Well it’s time to WAKE UP! THERE’S JUST FIVE HOURS TO GO! And we’re in for a very interesting evening*. |
| *Please note: evening may not be very interesting. | *Please note: evening may not be very interesting. |
| 7.06pm BST | |
| 19:06 | |
| That’s it from me now. Handing you over to the good man John Ashdown for the gold run, and I’m not talking about a sprint up and down the office with Jim White’s tie. Thanks for your company – enjoy, and give me a shout when you hear where Welbeck has ended up. | That’s it from me now. Handing you over to the good man John Ashdown for the gold run, and I’m not talking about a sprint up and down the office with Jim White’s tie. Thanks for your company – enjoy, and give me a shout when you hear where Welbeck has ended up. |
| 7.03pm BST | |
| 19:03 | |
| Not a lot of drama, but plenty of Diame | Not a lot of drama, but plenty of Diame |
| NEW SIGNING: We are delighted to announce the signing of Mohamed Diamé from @whufc_official #UTT pic.twitter.com/II6ZkDot6P | NEW SIGNING: We are delighted to announce the signing of Mohamed Diamé from @whufc_official #UTT pic.twitter.com/II6ZkDot6P |
| Nah, doesn’t work. | Nah, doesn’t work. |
| 6.59pm BST | |
| 18:59 | |
| David Conn has written brilliantly here about the dramatic change of outlook at Manchester United. Must-read. | David Conn has written brilliantly here about the dramatic change of outlook at Manchester United. Must-read. |
| 6.57pm BST | |
| 18:57 | |
| Jonathan Biabiany’s move from Parma to AC Milan has fallen through. Anyone like to tell him? | Jonathan Biabiany’s move from Parma to AC Milan has fallen through. Anyone like to tell him? |
| Awkward = doing this....shortly before move to #acmilan collapses pic.twitter.com/C9V6HH5IYr | Awkward = doing this....shortly before move to #acmilan collapses pic.twitter.com/C9V6HH5IYr |
| 6.55pm BST | |
| 18:55 | |
| Mohamed Diame joins Hull.... | Mohamed Diame joins Hull.... |
| ...where the man on the scene is surrounded by what seems a rent-a-crowd of local kids, two of whom genuinely look identical to those spotted at Leicester. They’re given a “thank you” from off camera as the broadcast ends, presumably for their not-very-lusty expression of delight. Still. Diame is at Hull and that’s a bit of a comedown for a player who was not long ago linked with Arsenal and other Champions League clubs. | ...where the man on the scene is surrounded by what seems a rent-a-crowd of local kids, two of whom genuinely look identical to those spotted at Leicester. They’re given a “thank you” from off camera as the broadcast ends, presumably for their not-very-lusty expression of delight. Still. Diame is at Hull and that’s a bit of a comedown for a player who was not long ago linked with Arsenal and other Champions League clubs. |
| 6.53pm BST | |
| 18:53 | |
| From Chris Martin (not that one, or the other one): “Your inbox is going to be overflowing with this, but I’ll point it out anyway just in case it isn’t. Ufa is west of the Urals and thus is part of European Russia.” | From Chris Martin (not that one, or the other one): “Your inbox is going to be overflowing with this, but I’ll point it out anyway just in case it isn’t. Ufa is west of the Urals and thus is part of European Russia.” |
| A rare instance of not actually being pulled up multiply for an error, this, but yes – my mistake. It’s still a long way from Moscow. And quite a move for Frimpong. | A rare instance of not actually being pulled up multiply for an error, this, but yes – my mistake. It’s still a long way from Moscow. And quite a move for Frimpong. |
| 6.50pm BST | |
| 18:50 | |
| Sorry Tigers fans Falcao has just failed his medical here at Hyde Leisure Pool, he couldn't swim against the wave machine so the deal's off | Sorry Tigers fans Falcao has just failed his medical here at Hyde Leisure Pool, he couldn't swim against the wave machine so the deal's off |
| And swimming against the tide is exactly what he’ll have to do with United, etc and so forth. | And swimming against the tide is exactly what he’ll have to do with United, etc and so forth. |
| 6.47pm BST | |
| 18:47 | |
| And Welbeck says “whatever” to a loan: | And Welbeck says “whatever” to a loan: |
| Welbeck's agent via @talkSPORT - "Danny doesn't want to go on loan. He wants a straight transfer and he has every right to say that." | Welbeck's agent via @talkSPORT - "Danny doesn't want to go on loan. He wants a straight transfer and he has every right to say that." |
| 6.46pm BST | |
| 18:46 | |
| Square this circle, sent by Brian Hudner: “I suspect Wenger is buying Welbeck only because his surname is an Anglicisation of the French name, Houellebecq, (as in the controversial French novelist, Michel Houellebecq). | Square this circle, sent by Brian Hudner: “I suspect Wenger is buying Welbeck only because his surname is an Anglicisation of the French name, Houellebecq, (as in the controversial French novelist, Michel Houellebecq). |
| “The odd thing is that Michel Houellebecq’s own name is not in fact, Houellebecq (or even Welbeck), but Michel Thomas, which is a very Arsenal name in its own way, as Liverpool fans of a certain vintage need no reminding.” | “The odd thing is that Michel Houellebecq’s own name is not in fact, Houellebecq (or even Welbeck), but Michel Thomas, which is a very Arsenal name in its own way, as Liverpool fans of a certain vintage need no reminding.” |
| Houellebecq’s novel “Whatever” could sum up Arsenal’s deadline day so far. | Houellebecq’s novel “Whatever” could sum up Arsenal’s deadline day so far. |
| 6.44pm BST | |
| 18:44 | |
| Traffic news: Radamel Falcao’s car is part of a two-car convoy en route to the Aon Training Complex. And with that sentence, my soul has shrivelled away. | Traffic news: Radamel Falcao’s car is part of a two-car convoy en route to the Aon Training Complex. And with that sentence, my soul has shrivelled away. |
| 6.43pm BST | |
| 18:43 | |
| Dench Deal Done! | Dench Deal Done! |
| В заявочный лист «Уфы» включен экс-футболиста лондонского «Арсенала» / / В последний день заявочной компании со.. http://t.co/R4thiNgu6t | В заявочный лист «Уфы» включен экс-футболиста лондонского «Арсенала» / / В последний день заявочной компании со.. http://t.co/R4thiNgu6t |
| To translate: Russian Premier League side FC Ufa say they have signed Emmanuel Frimpong on a three-year deal. He’ll wear number five. Ufa is not exactly on the ‘European’ side of Russia. This one will be interesting... | To translate: Russian Premier League side FC Ufa say they have signed Emmanuel Frimpong on a three-year deal. He’ll wear number five. Ufa is not exactly on the ‘European’ side of Russia. This one will be interesting... |
| 6.37pm BST | |
| 18:37 | |
| This is more like it! James Beattie is now in Sky’s war room, and tells the world that his Accrington Stanley have signed Andrew Proctor from Bury. A slightly disingenuous-sounding “congratulations” is offered and then he’s pushed into talking stiltedly about Falcao. | This is more like it! James Beattie is now in Sky’s war room, and tells the world that his Accrington Stanley have signed Andrew Proctor from Bury. A slightly disingenuous-sounding “congratulations” is offered and then he’s pushed into talking stiltedly about Falcao. |
| 6.35pm BST | |
| 18:35 | |
| Doug Duffy has visited Urban Dictionary and found out what (...errrr, one of the definitions of) a Dutch breakfast is: | Doug Duffy has visited Urban Dictionary and found out what (...errrr, one of the definitions of) a Dutch breakfast is: |
| “Something which falls just short of excellent, while remaining perfectly adequate. From the fact that the Dutch breakfast of ham, boiled eggs and bread is almost, but not quite, bacon, eggs and a fried slice.” | “Something which falls just short of excellent, while remaining perfectly adequate. From the fact that the Dutch breakfast of ham, boiled eggs and bread is almost, but not quite, bacon, eggs and a fried slice.” |
| 6.34pm BST | |
| 18:34 | |
| Confirmation of Coates' Sunderland move | Confirmation of Coates' Sunderland move |
| From Andy Hunter: “Business at Liverpool, unbelievable. Uruguay international defender Sebastian Coates has completed his move to Sunderland on a season-long loan.” | From Andy Hunter: “Business at Liverpool, unbelievable. Uruguay international defender Sebastian Coates has completed his move to Sunderland on a season-long loan.” |
| 6.33pm BST | |
| 18:33 | |
| “Emile Heskey to Oxford United,” says Paul Wilcox down below. “Unverified but U’s fans all over it.” | “Emile Heskey to Oxford United,” says Paul Wilcox down below. “Unverified but U’s fans all over it.” |
| No, no, that’s fine Paul. Exactly the kind of response I was looking for. | No, no, that’s fine Paul. Exactly the kind of response I was looking for. |
| 6.28pm BST | |
| 18:28 | |
| There are only four young chaps, who all look eerily similar, behind Sky’s Rob Dorsett in Leicester. “Some of the Leicester fans behind me,” look appropriately agog at revelations of the Defoe bid we mentioned below, before relaxing their faces into give-a-damn carelessness moments later. | There are only four young chaps, who all look eerily similar, behind Sky’s Rob Dorsett in Leicester. “Some of the Leicester fans behind me,” look appropriately agog at revelations of the Defoe bid we mentioned below, before relaxing their faces into give-a-damn carelessness moments later. |
| Leicester have also signed a very shy lad from Swansea called Kris Scott, who looks desperately towards his agent when Dorsett charges towards his car window. It’s not been a great day for the car window. | Leicester have also signed a very shy lad from Swansea called Kris Scott, who looks desperately towards his agent when Dorsett charges towards his car window. It’s not been a great day for the car window. |
| 6.24pm BST | |
| 18:24 | |
| There’s no point Sky trying to chat about Wilfred Bony. Nothing doing, it’s been clear all day. | There’s no point Sky trying to chat about Wilfred Bony. Nothing doing, it’s been clear all day. |
| 6.24pm BST | |
| 18:24 | |
| A few murmurs out there that Leicester are in for Jermain Defoe. Let’s not forget that Toronto FC’s Defoe, as Jamie Redknapp helpfully divulged earlier, doesn’t fancy returning to Toronto. Leicester’s move for David McGoldrick appears to have died a death and their eyes are on the England frontman now – although you rather think a deal with MLS may be complicated at this stage. | A few murmurs out there that Leicester are in for Jermain Defoe. Let’s not forget that Toronto FC’s Defoe, as Jamie Redknapp helpfully divulged earlier, doesn’t fancy returning to Toronto. Leicester’s move for David McGoldrick appears to have died a death and their eyes are on the England frontman now – although you rather think a deal with MLS may be complicated at this stage. |
| 6.18pm BST | |
| 18:18 | |
| While we wait for Welbeck, because this is – when all is said and done – what we’re all reduced to now, feel free to tell us of any particulary eyecatching/amusing/weird/banal lower-league transfers you’ve happened across. | While we wait for Welbeck, because this is – when all is said and done – what we’re all reduced to now, feel free to tell us of any particulary eyecatching/amusing/weird/banal lower-league transfers you’ve happened across. |
| Updated | |
| at 6.21pm BST | |
| 6.15pm BST | |
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| Blanked! By Harry! | Blanked! By Harry! |
| Dan! Dan! Dan! https://t.co/facAIelFR2 | Dan! Dan! Dan! https://t.co/facAIelFR2 |
| 6.14pm BST | |
| 18:14 | |
| Danny Welbeck is having a medical at Arsenal, Sky are now saying. That’s what happens when you barricade yourself in the London Colney physio room. It might just be a rub down after England’s sesh from earlier, of course. | Danny Welbeck is having a medical at Arsenal, Sky are now saying. That’s what happens when you barricade yourself in the London Colney physio room. It might just be a rub down after England’s sesh from earlier, of course. |
| 6.11pm BST | |
| 18:11 | |
| Harry Redknapp has just turned down a car window interview | Harry Redknapp has just turned down a car window interview |
| And Sky’s Gary Cotterill looks like a man forced to cover up for a deep, deep personal affront. He genuinely didn’t know what to do there. It’s you Gary. You. Sandro seems to been joining QPR though, rendered unnecessary by Spurs’ Stambouli move. | And Sky’s Gary Cotterill looks like a man forced to cover up for a deep, deep personal affront. He genuinely didn’t know what to do there. It’s you Gary. You. Sandro seems to been joining QPR though, rendered unnecessary by Spurs’ Stambouli move. |
| Updated | |
| at 6.12pm BST | |
| 6.09pm BST | |
| 18:09 | |
| “Any Cavani rumours to report?” queries Cata Panzera. | “Any Cavani rumours to report?” queries Cata Panzera. |
| No. | No. |
| 6.06pm BST | |
| 18:06 | |
| Someone sees method in the Falcao madness. That someone calls him/herself ‘TheDutchBreakfast’: | Someone sees method in the Falcao madness. That someone calls him/herself ‘TheDutchBreakfast’: |
| “Is it just me or is the Falcao deal the shrewdest and best bit of soccer dealing since Harry Redknapp bought his dog?“Maybe transfer day HYPE has given me some kind of fever, but as I see it: United pay 6M upfront (peanuts), don’t have to pay all of his berserk wages, have an option to release him after 12 months (or earlier one assumes) if he gets crocked again. Insane piece of top, top dealing from the lads there. What on earth are Monaco thinking?” | “Is it just me or is the Falcao deal the shrewdest and best bit of soccer dealing since Harry Redknapp bought his dog?“Maybe transfer day HYPE has given me some kind of fever, but as I see it: United pay 6M upfront (peanuts), don’t have to pay all of his berserk wages, have an option to release him after 12 months (or earlier one assumes) if he gets crocked again. Insane piece of top, top dealing from the lads there. What on earth are Monaco thinking?” |
| What’s a Dutch breakfast? A euphemism, one automatically assumes. | What’s a Dutch breakfast? A euphemism, one automatically assumes. |
| 6.04pm BST | |
| 18:04 | |
| There are one or two reports doing the rounds that Danny Welbeck, stationed as he has been at Arsenal’s training ground with England, is rather keen on staying there on a longer-term basis. We’re keeping our ears to the ground. It’s all about Welbeck, now. | There are one or two reports doing the rounds that Danny Welbeck, stationed as he has been at Arsenal’s training ground with England, is rather keen on staying there on a longer-term basis. We’re keeping our ears to the ground. It’s all about Welbeck, now. |
| 6.02pm BST | |
| 18:02 | |
| Newcastle’s Ben Arfa stand-off intensifies! This just in from our own Louise Taylor: | Newcastle’s Ben Arfa stand-off intensifies! This just in from our own Louise Taylor: |
| “Newcastle United are desperately attempting to offload Hatem Ben Arfa tonight; Alan Pardew seemingly instructed his board ‘to do whatever it takes’. But Ben Arfa wants to stay. | “Newcastle United are desperately attempting to offload Hatem Ben Arfa tonight; Alan Pardew seemingly instructed his board ‘to do whatever it takes’. But Ben Arfa wants to stay. |
| “They are unlikely to sign a defensive replacement for the Roma bound Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.” | “They are unlikely to sign a defensive replacement for the Roma bound Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.” |
| 6.00pm BST | |
| 18:00 | |
| Arsenal stirring after all? | Arsenal stirring after all? |
| Arsenal made a late offer for William Carvalho. Too short. | Arsenal made a late offer for William Carvalho. Too short. |
| Hmmm. Nice of them to give us something. Anything. | Hmmm. Nice of them to give us something. Anything. |
| 5.59pm BST | |
| 17:59 | |
| David Henen a rompu son contrat à Anderlecht et va signer à l'Olympiacos | David Henen a rompu son contrat à Anderlecht et va signer à l'Olympiacos |
| This tweet from a Belgian journalist, if it is borne out, suggests that teenage prospect Henen has jilted Everton at the altar and gone for a Greek wedding. | This tweet from a Belgian journalist, if it is borne out, suggests that teenage prospect Henen has jilted Everton at the altar and gone for a Greek wedding. |
| 5.55pm BST | |
| 17:55 | |
| Sky are now linking John Guidetti with a loan move to Palermo, who need a striker after Abel Hernandez left for Hull. Always feel a faint, slightly intangible tinge of regret about Guidetti and it would be good to see such a gifted player get his career back on track. | Sky are now linking John Guidetti with a loan move to Palermo, who need a striker after Abel Hernandez left for Hull. Always feel a faint, slightly intangible tinge of regret about Guidetti and it would be good to see such a gifted player get his career back on track. |
| 5.53pm BST | |
| 17:53 | |
| This is for you, Manchester United fans: | This is for you, Manchester United fans: |
| #Falcao's top 20 goals ever: https://t.co/0ZYcziGytv Not bad. | #Falcao's top 20 goals ever: https://t.co/0ZYcziGytv Not bad. |
| 5.51pm BST | |
| 17:51 | |
| Jason Puncheon will be staying at Crystal Palace, says Sky’s man on the scene, a big relief to the various Beckenham ne’erdowells gathered behind him who had been biting their nails about their man being linked with nobody whatsoever. | Jason Puncheon will be staying at Crystal Palace, says Sky’s man on the scene, a big relief to the various Beckenham ne’erdowells gathered behind him who had been biting their nails about their man being linked with nobody whatsoever. |
| Updated | |
| at 5.51pm BST | |
| 5.49pm BST | |
| 17:49 | |
| Slightly surprised #MCFC willing to go down to three strikers, especially with Aguero's occasional injury issues. | Slightly surprised #MCFC willing to go down to three strikers, especially with Aguero's occasional injury issues. |
| Danny refers to Manchester City’s imminent letting-go of Alvaro Negredo, whose star has fallen quite a distance since his outstanding form of last autumn. See, Arsenal aren’t the only ones... | Danny refers to Manchester City’s imminent letting-go of Alvaro Negredo, whose star has fallen quite a distance since his outstanding form of last autumn. See, Arsenal aren’t the only ones... |
| 5.47pm BST | |
| 17:47 | |
| “Do you have any insights at all why Arsenal might have passed on Falcao? Was it a money thing or did AFC never have any intention of betting anyone?” asks Sam Hankins. | “Do you have any insights at all why Arsenal might have passed on Falcao? Was it a money thing or did AFC never have any intention of betting anyone?” asks Sam Hankins. |
| Well, money will be a big factor. Whether on loan or permanent, Falcao isn’t coming cheap and that’s before his tax-free wage at Monaco. It’s also for a player who has only just come back from a very nasty injury. In fact, we might wait and see how any medical at Manchester United goes before we make definitive judgments here. It’s notable that Real Madrid, for example, went for the cheaper (and, admittedly, probably happier to benchwarm) Chicharito instead. I also think Arsenal were caught very cold by the Giroud injury. | Well, money will be a big factor. Whether on loan or permanent, Falcao isn’t coming cheap and that’s before his tax-free wage at Monaco. It’s also for a player who has only just come back from a very nasty injury. In fact, we might wait and see how any medical at Manchester United goes before we make definitive judgments here. It’s notable that Real Madrid, for example, went for the cheaper (and, admittedly, probably happier to benchwarm) Chicharito instead. I also think Arsenal were caught very cold by the Giroud injury. |
| 5.43pm BST | |
| 17:43 | |
| Remember David Ngog? | Remember David Ngog? |
| David Ngog. Remember him? Off to Stade de Reims on a two-year contract... http://t.co/mkhQKUaS7R | David Ngog. Remember him? Off to Stade de Reims on a two-year contract... http://t.co/mkhQKUaS7R |
| 5.40pm BST | |
| 17:40 | |
| Stambouli signs for Spurs! | Stambouli signs for Spurs! |
| SIGNED! We have completed the transfer of Benjamin Stambouli from Montpellier. #WelcomeBenji pic.twitter.com/jrjwhU3J0T | SIGNED! We have completed the transfer of Benjamin Stambouli from Montpellier. #WelcomeBenji pic.twitter.com/jrjwhU3J0T |
| And this Welbeck stuff just isn’t going away either. It’s probably dependent on Falcao getting sorted. | And this Welbeck stuff just isn’t going away either. It’s probably dependent on Falcao getting sorted. |
| 5.38pm BST | |
| 17:38 | |
| “A fascinating day at Turf Moor,” says Peter Stevenson at Burnley. Nathaniel Chalobah is a big draw these days. Nothing in a move for Bolton’s Mark Davies, we’re told. | “A fascinating day at Turf Moor,” says Peter Stevenson at Burnley. Nathaniel Chalobah is a big draw these days. Nothing in a move for Bolton’s Mark Davies, we’re told. |
| 5.37pm BST | |
| 17:37 | |
| That Tranmere signing – revealed! | That Tranmere signing – revealed! |
| Tranmere Rovers have completed the signing of striker George Donnelly from Rochdale for an undisclosed fee pic.twitter.com/zCpfNMOwAI | Tranmere Rovers have completed the signing of striker George Donnelly from Rochdale for an undisclosed fee pic.twitter.com/zCpfNMOwAI |
| I don’t have a lot to say about that, but if you do then you’ve got the email address. | I don’t have a lot to say about that, but if you do then you’ve got the email address. |
| 5.35pm BST | |
| 17:35 | |
| There I was being all clever and finding Ostersunds clips for you, but Swansea have actually done something else: Jose Canas, little more than a squad player last season, has joined Espanyol. | There I was being all clever and finding Ostersunds clips for you, but Swansea have actually done something else: Jose Canas, little more than a squad player last season, has joined Espanyol. |
| 5.33pm BST | |
| 17:33 | |
| Royston Drenthe drinking beer and going crazy driving his Ferrari | Royston Drenthe drinking beer and going crazy driving his Ferrari |
| The title says it all. Thanks to Nicholas Brookes for this. Just what a Championship dressing room is crying out for. | The title says it all. Thanks to Nicholas Brookes for this. Just what a Championship dressing room is crying out for. |
| 5.31pm BST | |
| 17:31 | |
| Admir Pajic is an Arsenal fan who doesn’t take things too seriously. They exist. “Wouldn’t it be a great thing if Arsenal sign Carlos Bacca from Sevilla and than re-sign Chu Young Park so we can have Chu-Bacca in attack next to Yar-Yar Sanogo Binks?” he chuckles. “At least we can joke about our problems.” | Admir Pajic is an Arsenal fan who doesn’t take things too seriously. They exist. “Wouldn’t it be a great thing if Arsenal sign Carlos Bacca from Sevilla and than re-sign Chu Young Park so we can have Chu-Bacca in attack next to Yar-Yar Sanogo Binks?” he chuckles. “At least we can joke about our problems.” |
| 5.29pm BST | |
| 17:29 | |
| I’m sitting there, thinking that Charlie Nicholas’ jacket is beyond comprehension. | I’m sitting there, thinking that Charlie Nicholas’ jacket is beyond comprehension. |
| Updated | |
| at 5.38pm BST | |
| 5.28pm BST | |
| 17:28 | |
| “Any chance of a hint of a whisper of a shadow of a clue of a wild guess about anything Newcastle related?”, asks James Sprague. My | “Any chance of a hint of a whisper of a shadow of a clue of a wild guess about anything Newcastle related?”, asks James Sprague. My |
| Sky | Sky |
| Sources have drawn a blank on that one. Anyone know any better? | Sources have drawn a blank on that one. Anyone know any better? |
| 5.26pm BST | |
| 17:26 | |
| Sky have segued into knocking down straw men with Geraint Hughes outside Arsenal, so let’s watch some non-transfer-related football. That’s a thing, trust me. Here are our goals of the week – including a humdinger from Jeff Stans. | Sky have segued into knocking down straw men with Geraint Hughes outside Arsenal, so let’s watch some non-transfer-related football. That’s a thing, trust me. Here are our goals of the week – including a humdinger from Jeff Stans. |
| 5.23pm BST | |
| 17:23 | |
| If you were wondering what Premier League leaders Swansea are getting up to, the answer is “not much,” although Sky’s reporter appears to have been asking them to sell Wilfred Bony all day. They have, though, signed Gambian striker Modou Barrow from Swedish side second-tier side Ostersunds. I know nothing about him (although I did spend a decidedly bleak couple of days in Ostersund back in the spring of 2002), so let’s learn together: | If you were wondering what Premier League leaders Swansea are getting up to, the answer is “not much,” although Sky’s reporter appears to have been asking them to sell Wilfred Bony all day. They have, though, signed Gambian striker Modou Barrow from Swedish side second-tier side Ostersunds. I know nothing about him (although I did spend a decidedly bleak couple of days in Ostersund back in the spring of 2002), so let’s learn together: |
| 5.18pm BST | |
| 17:18 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, have taken Royston Drenthe on loan from Reading. Don’t see that ending remotely badly. | Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, have taken Royston Drenthe on loan from Reading. Don’t see that ending remotely badly. |
| 5.16pm BST | |
| 17:16 | |
| Sebastian Coates has “gone back to Liverpool to get his stuff,” now. I’m checking my pulse. | Sebastian Coates has “gone back to Liverpool to get his stuff,” now. I’m checking my pulse. |
| 5.15pm BST | |
| 17:15 | |
| Sky Sources have now told them, in strictest and most exclusive confidence, that news about Morgan Amalfitano. | Sky Sources have now told them, in strictest and most exclusive confidence, that news about Morgan Amalfitano. |
| 5.14pm BST | |
| 17:14 | |
| News from Southampton, where Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld and Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Sadio Mane, who has a quite phenomenal career scoring record, are both having medicals – so says Sky’s Roger Clarke. | News from Southampton, where Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld and Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Sadio Mane, who has a quite phenomenal career scoring record, are both having medicals – so says Sky’s Roger Clarke. |
| Updated | |
| at 5.18pm BST | |
| 5.12pm BST | |
| 17:12 | |
| “What film is Jack Wilshere watching? The Arsenal Stadium Transfer Mystery?”, asks Joseph Surtees, innocently. | “What film is Jack Wilshere watching? The Arsenal Stadium Transfer Mystery?”, asks Joseph Surtees, innocently. |
| 5.08pm BST | |
| 17:08 | |
| Christian Purslow, ex-Liverpool MD, is talking on Sky about Falcao – pointing out that matching his tax-free salary at Monaco, if we’re talking net earnings, would take the kind of wage as yet not seen in this country. He is now sticking up for Ed Woodward. | Christian Purslow, ex-Liverpool MD, is talking on Sky about Falcao – pointing out that matching his tax-free salary at Monaco, if we’re talking net earnings, would take the kind of wage as yet not seen in this country. He is now sticking up for Ed Woodward. |
| Updated | |
| at 5.09pm BST | |
| 5.05pm BST | |
| 17:05 | |
| If Villa sign Sergio Canales, perhaps he’ll do things like this: | If Villa sign Sergio Canales, perhaps he’ll do things like this: |
| 5.03pm BST | |
| 17:03 | |
| David Wall emails in: “How smug must Liverpool be feeling right now? Not only have they conducted some (on the face of it) pretty decent transfer business and mostly done so early in the summer to avoid the panic today, they’ve obviously provided inspiration for the approach that traditional rivals United are going to adopt this season. Clearly someone at Old Trafford saw how well Liverpool’s ‘forget about decent defence we’ll just try to out-score the opponents’ tactics worked last season and the aim is to follow suit. Perhaps their focus shifted to the World Cup a little early though, they seem to have missed how that approach stood up at the real business end of the season down at Selhurst Park.” | David Wall emails in: “How smug must Liverpool be feeling right now? Not only have they conducted some (on the face of it) pretty decent transfer business and mostly done so early in the summer to avoid the panic today, they’ve obviously provided inspiration for the approach that traditional rivals United are going to adopt this season. Clearly someone at Old Trafford saw how well Liverpool’s ‘forget about decent defence we’ll just try to out-score the opponents’ tactics worked last season and the aim is to follow suit. Perhaps their focus shifted to the World Cup a little early though, they seem to have missed how that approach stood up at the real business end of the season down at Selhurst Park.” |
| How smug must they be feeling, indeed? The floor is yours. | How smug must they be feeling, indeed? The floor is yours. |
| 5.00pm BST | |
| 17:00 | |
| Real Madrid have unveiled Chicharito: | Real Madrid have unveiled Chicharito: |
| #BienvenidoChicharito #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/MxAldVK3o2 | #BienvenidoChicharito #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/MxAldVK3o2 |
| These hashtags are the most important thing about Deadline Day. | These hashtags are the most important thing about Deadline Day. |
| 4.56pm BST | |
| 16:56 | |
| To prepare you for Matt Smith’s British record move to Fulham, this is an interesting interview Jacob Steinberg did with him last year. | To prepare you for Matt Smith’s British record move to Fulham, this is an interesting interview Jacob Steinberg did with him last year. |
| Updated | |
| at 4.59pm BST | |
| 4.54pm BST | |
| 16:54 | |
| An email from Conor O’Kane: “Falcao is probably going to score hatloads, but he wasn’t needed and I’d have preferred something to have been done to address the number of run outs Tyler Blackett and your lad Keane are getting. They should be getting shipped off to Preston, not starting for United.” | An email from Conor O’Kane: “Falcao is probably going to score hatloads, but he wasn’t needed and I’d have preferred something to have been done to address the number of run outs Tyler Blackett and your lad Keane are getting. They should be getting shipped off to Preston, not starting for United.” |
| Then they, too, would be one step on the way to starring in Danny Welbeck Deadline Day. | Then they, too, would be one step on the way to starring in Danny Welbeck Deadline Day. |
| 4.51pm BST | |
| 16:51 | |
| Fulham have | Fulham have |
| offered Bolton £13 million for Jermaine Beckford | offered Bolton £13 million for Jermaine Beckford |
| would like to sign Bolton’s Jermaine Beckford, and | would like to sign Bolton’s Jermaine Beckford, and |
| have offered Leeds £29 million for Matt Smith | have offered Leeds £29 million for Matt Smith |
| would like to sign Leeds’ Matt Smith. As well as Cardiff’s Mark Hudson. Good luck with the negotiations, Fulham. There’s a phrase somewhere involving being hoisted by one’s own petard. | would like to sign Leeds’ Matt Smith. As well as Cardiff’s Mark Hudson. Good luck with the negotiations, Fulham. There’s a phrase somewhere involving being hoisted by one’s own petard. |
| 4.47pm BST | |
| 16:47 | |
| More soul food from Guardian colleagues, this time in the form of Football Weekly. Deadline day, Premier League and La Liga wit and wisdom for your earholes on the journey home. | More soul food from Guardian colleagues, this time in the form of Football Weekly. Deadline day, Premier League and La Liga wit and wisdom for your earholes on the journey home. |
| Updated | |
| at 4.59pm BST | |
| 4.44pm BST | |
| 16:44 | |
| Atletico Madrid’s rebuild continues: | Atletico Madrid’s rebuild continues: |
| . @ale_cerci_7 has passed the medical examination and has signed his contract http://t.co/W8ZLeLOUkj #WelcomeCerci pic.twitter.com/4q0o3uMFDM | . @ale_cerci_7 has passed the medical examination and has signed his contract http://t.co/W8ZLeLOUkj #WelcomeCerci pic.twitter.com/4q0o3uMFDM |
| Nice hashtag. We knew this one was coming. But that’s a very good signing. Arsenal, too, had been linked. | Nice hashtag. We knew this one was coming. But that’s a very good signing. Arsenal, too, had been linked. |
| 4.42pm BST | |
| 16:42 | |
| “It is obviously for charity,” Hayley McQueen benevolently offers of Arsène Wenger’s trip to Rome, offering transparently doubtful-sounding mitigation. Look, whether or not Arsenal have got the transfer window right or wrong, where Wenger is today makes no difference whatsoever. None! | “It is obviously for charity,” Hayley McQueen benevolently offers of Arsène Wenger’s trip to Rome, offering transparently doubtful-sounding mitigation. Look, whether or not Arsenal have got the transfer window right or wrong, where Wenger is today makes no difference whatsoever. None! |
| 4.40pm BST | |
| 16:40 | |
| Arsenal fans, how are you feeling? Just asking. What an odd window for Wenger and company this has been. It all looked pretty good a month ago – you’d have said they perhaps needed one more on board, maybe a deep midfielder, but the early dealings had been sharp enough. Giroud’s injury was unlucky but, really, they now look a bit underdone and it feels like a wasted opportunity for them. | Arsenal fans, how are you feeling? Just asking. What an odd window for Wenger and company this has been. It all looked pretty good a month ago – you’d have said they perhaps needed one more on board, maybe a deep midfielder, but the early dealings had been sharp enough. Giroud’s injury was unlucky but, really, they now look a bit underdone and it feels like a wasted opportunity for them. |
| 4.37pm BST | |
| 16:37 | |
| The Fiver has landed. And if I were you I’d read it, before things get even more earnest over here. | The Fiver has landed. And if I were you I’d read it, before things get even more earnest over here. |
| 4.33pm BST | |
| 16:33 | |
| A deal resurrected from the dead! You thought you’d heard the last of Oussama Assaidi to Stoke? You thought wrong. This from the indefatigable Andy Hunter has sailed into my inbox: | A deal resurrected from the dead! You thought you’d heard the last of Oussama Assaidi to Stoke? You thought wrong. This from the indefatigable Andy Hunter has sailed into my inbox: |
| “Oussama Assaidi on loan to Stoke City appears to be back on. His OTT wage demands had jeopardised a return to the Britannia Stadium from Liverpool but may be a compromise to get that deal through.” | “Oussama Assaidi on loan to Stoke City appears to be back on. His OTT wage demands had jeopardised a return to the Britannia Stadium from Liverpool but may be a compromise to get that deal through.” |
| 4.31pm BST | |
| 16:31 | |
| Jamie Redknapp on Sky with more: “I don’t think Jermain’s idea is to go back [to Toronto],” before launching into one about how Defoe could be decent for ‘Arry. Not so sure about the etiquette of that. There’s a lot of “I’m sure my dad will think...”, “I’m sure he will be happy with...”. This is not a patch on the car window, but it might as well be the car window. | Jamie Redknapp on Sky with more: “I don’t think Jermain’s idea is to go back [to Toronto],” before launching into one about how Defoe could be decent for ‘Arry. Not so sure about the etiquette of that. There’s a lot of “I’m sure my dad will think...”, “I’m sure he will be happy with...”. This is not a patch on the car window, but it might as well be the car window. |
| 4.27pm BST | |
| 16:27 | |
| “Danny Welbeck is the name on everyone’s lips,” says Sky’s Jamie Weir at Spurs. And it’s going to be true, isn’t it? We’ve had our Falcao fun. We’re in for six and a half hours of Welbeck pingpong, now, before he ends up back at Sunderland. | “Danny Welbeck is the name on everyone’s lips,” says Sky’s Jamie Weir at Spurs. And it’s going to be true, isn’t it? We’ve had our Falcao fun. We’re in for six and a half hours of Welbeck pingpong, now, before he ends up back at Sunderland. |
| Meanwhile: “I know my dad would like to sign him,” says Jamie Redknapp of Sandro, apparently sought by QPR. Like father, like son. | Meanwhile: “I know my dad would like to sign him,” says Jamie Redknapp of Sandro, apparently sought by QPR. Like father, like son. |
| 4.24pm BST | |
| 16:24 | |
| West Ham news – Morgan Amalfitano to sign | West Ham news – Morgan Amalfitano to sign |
| We understand that Morgan Amalfitano, the Marseille midfielder who spent last season at West Brom, is to be the latest member of Big Sam’s Footballing Revolution. Three-year deal for the Frenchman. | We understand that Morgan Amalfitano, the Marseille midfielder who spent last season at West Brom, is to be the latest member of Big Sam’s Footballing Revolution. Three-year deal for the Frenchman. |
| 4.21pm BST | |
| 16:21 | |
| “Regarding Tranmere’s striker who is “in the building” (16:02)- I guess that rules out former Leicester striker Elvis Hammond at least,” quips Rich Harland. | “Regarding Tranmere’s striker who is “in the building” (16:02)- I guess that rules out former Leicester striker Elvis Hammond at least,” quips Rich Harland. |
| Very good. Hammond, because you definitely weren’t wondering, is now with Kingstonian. I know this because a friend of mine is nuts about the Ks and recently sent me this example of this recent work. | Very good. Hammond, because you definitely weren’t wondering, is now with Kingstonian. I know this because a friend of mine is nuts about the Ks and recently sent me this example of this recent work. |
| 4.15pm BST | |
| 16:15 | |
| Jack Wilshere is in a cinema at the moment, says David Garrido. | Jack Wilshere is in a cinema at the moment, says David Garrido. |
| 4.14pm BST | |
| 16:14 | |
| Neil Warnock’s arrival at Crystal Palace has been a bit of a gamechanger for today, hasn’t it? James McArthur seems to have been rescued from the confines of that Range Rover, should you have been worried, and is expected to join in that club-record deal today, and Spurs’ Zeki Fryers should follow. A striker – Gary Hooper? Chris Wood? – should be next. | Neil Warnock’s arrival at Crystal Palace has been a bit of a gamechanger for today, hasn’t it? James McArthur seems to have been rescued from the confines of that Range Rover, should you have been worried, and is expected to join in that club-record deal today, and Spurs’ Zeki Fryers should follow. A striker – Gary Hooper? Chris Wood? – should be next. |
| Updated | |
| at 4.38pm BST | |
| 4.12pm BST | |
| 16:12 | |
| This is what you’ve got, Hull fans: | This is what you’ve got, Hull fans: |
| No, I’m not sure why “CSKA News” either. | No, I’m not sure why “CSKA News” either. |
| 4.09pm BST | |
| 16:09 | |
| Abel Hernandez joins Hull... | Abel Hernandez joins Hull... |
| The Uruguay striker, previously of Palermo, arrived on a three-year deal, greeted by a going-through-the-motions cheer by the various layabouts stationed behind Sky’s correspondent. | The Uruguay striker, previously of Palermo, arrived on a three-year deal, greeted by a going-through-the-motions cheer by the various layabouts stationed behind Sky’s correspondent. |
| 4.08pm BST | |
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| But things have now got serious where our Radamel is concerned, and here’s Danny Taylor to unpick it all for you. Read his excellent piece on what his arrival will mean for United and their formation. | But things have now got serious where our Radamel is concerned, and here’s Danny Taylor to unpick it all for you. Read his excellent piece on what his arrival will mean for United and their formation. |
| 4.06pm BST | |
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| Remember when we could look at Falcao from a nice, objective distance and delight in his gifts? And then use him as our muse for some quirky, occasionally slightly subversive pieces of artwork? Remember September 2012? | Remember when we could look at Falcao from a nice, objective distance and delight in his gifts? And then use him as our muse for some quirky, occasionally slightly subversive pieces of artwork? Remember September 2012? |
| 4.02pm BST | |
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| It’s not only Sky who are coy... | It’s not only Sky who are coy... |
| The Club has agreed a transfer fee for a striker, he is in the building... | The Club has agreed a transfer fee for a striker, he is in the building... |
| The old teases. I’m guessing Danny Welbeck. Thanks to a rapt David Penfold for this heads-up. | The old teases. I’m guessing Danny Welbeck. Thanks to a rapt David Penfold for this heads-up. |
| 3.57pm BST | |
| 15:57 | |
| “I’m told by my Sky sources...” is a popular buzzphrase today. Forfeit if Sky aren’t mentioned? Gripping viewing on my Guardian computer. | “I’m told by my Sky sources...” is a popular buzzphrase today. Forfeit if Sky aren’t mentioned? Gripping viewing on my Guardian computer. |
| 3.55pm BST | |
| 15:55 | |
| Chelsea loaning out a player? I know, I know, but here’s Andy... | Chelsea loaning out a player? I know, I know, but here’s Andy... |
| Burnley have signed Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on loan until January. | Burnley have signed Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on loan until January. |
| That’s what, 20? 21 loanees from Chelsea now and we’re only in the first day of September? But it’s also a rant for another day. Decent punt on Chalobah from Burnley though, was underwhelming at Forest last season but excellent at Watford and has the talent to make it further up. | That’s what, 20? 21 loanees from Chelsea now and we’re only in the first day of September? But it’s also a rant for another day. Decent punt on Chalobah from Burnley though, was underwhelming at Forest last season but excellent at Watford and has the talent to make it further up. |
| 3.51pm BST | |
| 15:51 | |
| Borini to QPR update from Andy Hunter – looks as if it could be on | Borini to QPR update from Andy Hunter – looks as if it could be on |
| “Liverpool have agreed a fee of £10m plus add-ons with QPR for Fabio Borini. Now up to the player to decide, or accept, that his days as a Liverpool player are over.” | “Liverpool have agreed a fee of £10m plus add-ons with QPR for Fabio Borini. Now up to the player to decide, or accept, that his days as a Liverpool player are over.” |
| 3.51pm BST | |
| 15:51 | |
| West Ham targeting a second player, says Sky’s Paul Wright. They do keep on with this mystery-player lark, don’t they? | West Ham targeting a second player, says Sky’s Paul Wright. They do keep on with this mystery-player lark, don’t they? |
| 3.50pm BST | |
| 15:50 | |
| Southampton update from Danny Taylor: | Southampton update from Danny Taylor: |
| Possible hitch for Southampton with Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel. Parma trying to get involved. | Possible hitch for Southampton with Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel. Parma trying to get involved. |
| Have always liked Capel – he was brilliant for Sevilla around 2007/2008-ish. Never quite fulfilled his potential since but would be interesting to see him in the Premier League. | Have always liked Capel – he was brilliant for Sevilla around 2007/2008-ish. Never quite fulfilled his potential since but would be interesting to see him in the Premier League. |
| 3.43pm BST | |
| 15:43 | |
| Sky’s Keith Downie tells us that Sunderland’s club photographer has been to take photographs of new boy Sebastian Coates in the last hour or so, and promptly gone again. Nicely efficient work from the snapper, and more forensic detail than ever from Sky. Downie also says Sunderland are not, despite reports, in for Stoke’s Geoff Cameron – but he’s dangled the possibiliy of a late move for a forward in front of us so on we hang, in helpless thrall. | Sky’s Keith Downie tells us that Sunderland’s club photographer has been to take photographs of new boy Sebastian Coates in the last hour or so, and promptly gone again. Nicely efficient work from the snapper, and more forensic detail than ever from Sky. Downie also says Sunderland are not, despite reports, in for Stoke’s Geoff Cameron – but he’s dangled the possibiliy of a late move for a forward in front of us so on we hang, in helpless thrall. |
| 3.40pm BST | |
| 15:40 | |
| Lower down the leagues, Jon Obika has joined Swindon on a two-year deal from Spurs. That’s no Falcao, but it must feel rather strange for Obika: nearly 24, he “enjoyed” no fewer than ELEVEN loan spells (four at Yeovil!) during his time at White Hart Lane. | Lower down the leagues, Jon Obika has joined Swindon on a two-year deal from Spurs. That’s no Falcao, but it must feel rather strange for Obika: nearly 24, he “enjoyed” no fewer than ELEVEN loan spells (four at Yeovil!) during his time at White Hart Lane. |
| Updated | |
| at 3.40pm BST | |
| 3.33pm BST | |
| 15:33 | |
| Is something stirring at Liverpool? And, indeed, Loftus Road? An email has arrived from my colleague Andy Hunter: | Is something stirring at Liverpool? And, indeed, Loftus Road? An email has arrived from my colleague Andy Hunter: |
| “The price of having a productive summer and getting deals done early is to feel like a spare part on deadline day but (and it is only a but at this stage) something may be stirring at Liverpool. Fabio Borini, who has resisted all efforts to move to Sunderland for £14m this summer, is in talks with QPR and could end up at Loftus Road providing Harry Redknapp doesn’t opt for Jermain Defoe instead.” | “The price of having a productive summer and getting deals done early is to feel like a spare part on deadline day but (and it is only a but at this stage) something may be stirring at Liverpool. Fabio Borini, who has resisted all efforts to move to Sunderland for £14m this summer, is in talks with QPR and could end up at Loftus Road providing Harry Redknapp doesn’t opt for Jermain Defoe instead.” |
| 3.30pm BST | |
| 15:30 | |
| Interestingly, says Sky’s man at Palace, James McArthur has spent an hour and a half sitting in his agent’s Range Rover. Why isn’t he having a medical, he wonders? Hopefully someone will come and rescue McArthur, as it doesn’t sound very safe – although it’s not a particularly hot day and hopefully he has a bottle of water handy. | Interestingly, says Sky’s man at Palace, James McArthur has spent an hour and a half sitting in his agent’s Range Rover. Why isn’t he having a medical, he wonders? Hopefully someone will come and rescue McArthur, as it doesn’t sound very safe – although it’s not a particularly hot day and hopefully he has a bottle of water handy. |
| Further transport news: Owen Garvan has left Palace’s training ground in a taxi. Big fare up to Bolton from there, but they seem the frontrunners for the Irishman’s signature. | Further transport news: Owen Garvan has left Palace’s training ground in a taxi. Big fare up to Bolton from there, but they seem the frontrunners for the Irishman’s signature. |
| 3.27pm BST | |
| 15:27 | |
| And now they’re talking about tennis, which seems rather noble. The big news of this particular moment continues to be Canales to Villa. | And now they’re talking about tennis, which seems rather noble. The big news of this particular moment continues to be Canales to Villa. |
| 3.24pm BST | |
| 15:24 | |
| Sky seem to have their own fallout room for dealing with tonight’s repercussions. David Garrido has just given us a tour of it, while blitzing us over-familiarly with names we’re to hold closely to our bosoms this evening. It’s like the bad guy’s lair from a Bond film, although I’m not sure there are any dead volcanoes in Osterley. | Sky seem to have their own fallout room for dealing with tonight’s repercussions. David Garrido has just given us a tour of it, while blitzing us over-familiarly with names we’re to hold closely to our bosoms this evening. It’s like the bad guy’s lair from a Bond film, although I’m not sure there are any dead volcanoes in Osterley. |
| 3.21pm BST | |
| 15:21 | |
| This totaliser ain’t listening | This totaliser ain’t listening |
| Updated | |
| at 3.37pm BST | |
| 3.18pm BST | |
| 15:18 | |
| Let’s start our hours together with news of a possible non-transfer. Suggestion has it that Leicester don’t fancy taking their interest in Ipswich striker David McGoldrick much further, having seen the Suffolk side – who are apparently looking for £7m or £8m play some serious hardball during negotiations. | Let’s start our hours together with news of a possible non-transfer. Suggestion has it that Leicester don’t fancy taking their interest in Ipswich striker David McGoldrick much further, having seen the Suffolk side – who are apparently looking for £7m or £8m play some serious hardball during negotiations. |
| If you want my opinion – and I know you’ve not solicited it – they should pay what Ipswich want. It’s stupid money but Leicester have played their full part in this transfer window’s egregiousness by spending £8m on Leonardo Ulloa (as well as he played yesterday). McGoldrick is better than him, and better than Ross McCormack too, so it’s best they play the market they’ve helped create. There. Now we can carry on. | If you want my opinion – and I know you’ve not solicited it – they should pay what Ipswich want. It’s stupid money but Leicester have played their full part in this transfer window’s egregiousness by spending £8m on Leonardo Ulloa (as well as he played yesterday). McGoldrick is better than him, and better than Ross McCormack too, so it’s best they play the market they’ve helped create. There. Now we can carry on. |
| 3.11pm BST | |
| 15:11 | |
| Barry has gone off to eat his deadline day cake, which you’d assume is crammed with E-numbers. Anyway, how’s it all going for you? | Barry has gone off to eat his deadline day cake, which you’d assume is crammed with E-numbers. Anyway, how’s it all going for you? |
| 3.03pm BST | |
| 15:03 | |
| OK, that’s all from me. Thanks for ytour company, your time and your emails. I’m off to lie down in a darkened room possibly via an ale house, but will leave you in the capable hands of Mr Nick Ames, who is sitting beside me champing at the metaphorical transfer deadline day bit. Enjoy the rest of the day, although I appreciate that if you’re an Arsenal fan that might be difficult. | OK, that’s all from me. Thanks for ytour company, your time and your emails. I’m off to lie down in a darkened room possibly via an ale house, but will leave you in the capable hands of Mr Nick Ames, who is sitting beside me champing at the metaphorical transfer deadline day bit. Enjoy the rest of the day, although I appreciate that if you’re an Arsenal fan that might be difficult. |
| 3.00pm BST | |
| 15:00 | |
| Sensational news: Aston Villa have made a bid for Real Sociedad midsfielder Sergio Canales. | Sensational news: Aston Villa have made a bid for Real Sociedad midsfielder Sergio Canales. |
| 2.57pm BST | |
| 14:57 | |
| An observation: Outside Newcastle’s training ground, Sky reporter David Craig is surrounded by young lads who are spending the final days of their school holidays gurning and waving into his camera, occasionally making rude hand gestures and sporting controversial boy-band haircuts. | An observation: Outside Newcastle’s training ground, Sky reporter David Craig is surrounded by young lads who are spending the final days of their school holidays gurning and waving into his camera, occasionally making rude hand gestures and sporting controversial boy-band haircuts. |
| A few miles south, Keith Downie is standing outside Sunderland’s training ground, where some older boys with neat side-partings, who are probably on their way to register for university courses, are standing a respectful distance behind him with their hands by their sides, listening intently. | A few miles south, Keith Downie is standing outside Sunderland’s training ground, where some older boys with neat side-partings, who are probably on their way to register for university courses, are standing a respectful distance behind him with their hands by their sides, listening intently. |
| Make of that what you will. | Make of that what you will. |
| Updated | |
| at 3.13pm BST | |
| 2.52pm BST | |
| 14:52 | |
| Lassanna Diarra news: Lassanna Diarra’s mooted move from Lokomotiv Moscow to QPR has collapsed. I know not why, but it ain’t gonna happen. | Lassanna Diarra news: Lassanna Diarra’s mooted move from Lokomotiv Moscow to QPR has collapsed. I know not why, but it ain’t gonna happen. |
| 2.50pm BST | |
| 14:50 | |
| More possibly inaccurate popular culture references: “Having lived in Sunderland for a stint, your opening with ‘More News from Sunderland’ for some reason reminded me of this,” writes Duncan Smith. “For the record, I have been successfully rehabilitated back into normal society.” | More possibly inaccurate popular culture references: “Having lived in Sunderland for a stint, your opening with ‘More News from Sunderland’ for some reason reminded me of this,” writes Duncan Smith. “For the record, I have been successfully rehabilitated back into normal society.” |
| Updated | |
| at 2.50pm BST | |
| 2.48pm BST | |
| 14:48 | |
| @bglendenning As a Norwich fan we are only permitted crumbs from the transfer cake. | @bglendenning As a Norwich fan we are only permitted crumbs from the transfer cake. |
| 2.46pm BST | |
| 14:46 | |
| Oh for crying out loud! Tim the Reni hat pedant has been exposed as a charlatan and a know-nothing fraud. | Oh for crying out loud! Tim the Reni hat pedant has been exposed as a charlatan and a know-nothing fraud. |
| @bglendenning Reni was the drummer not the bass player, that was Mani | @bglendenning Reni was the drummer not the bass player, that was Mani |
| 2.42pm BST | |
| 14:42 | |
| Interesting transfer news: Stoke City want to rescue Scott Sinclair from Manchester City and Ron Vlaar is not leaving Aston Villa if his manager Paul Lambert has anything to do with it. | Interesting transfer news: Stoke City want to rescue Scott Sinclair from Manchester City and Ron Vlaar is not leaving Aston Villa if his manager Paul Lambert has anything to do with it. |
| 2.41pm BST | |
| 14:41 | |
| Rennie Hats v Reni Hats: “I’m enjoying your coverage, as ever,” writes Tim. “By the way, Reni hats were named after Alan ‘Reni’ Wren bass player from the Stone Roses rather than the eponymous indigestion aid. You know this, I’m sure!” I was aware of that, Tim. Not even my finger is that far away from the pulse. | Rennie Hats v Reni Hats: “I’m enjoying your coverage, as ever,” writes Tim. “By the way, Reni hats were named after Alan ‘Reni’ Wren bass player from the Stone Roses rather than the eponymous indigestion aid. You know this, I’m sure!” I was aware of that, Tim. Not even my finger is that far away from the pulse. |
| 2.37pm BST | |
| 14:37 | |
| Weird Southampton news: Saphir Taïder, who arrived on loan at Saint Mary’s from Inter just last month has been sent back to his parent club. “Southampton Football Club can confirm that it has agreed to terminate midfielder Saphir Taïder’s loan spell,” reads a stetaement on the club website. “The midfielder joined Saints for the 2014/15 campaign but, having failed to live up to the high levels of commitment expected of Southampton players, that arrangement has been cut short by the club. Taïder, whose only first-team appearance came in the friendly against Bayer 04 Leverkusen last month, now returns to parent club Inter Milan. Dani Osvaldo’s loan arrangement with the Italian side is unaffected.” | Weird Southampton news: Saphir Taïder, who arrived on loan at Saint Mary’s from Inter just last month has been sent back to his parent club. “Southampton Football Club can confirm that it has agreed to terminate midfielder Saphir Taïder’s loan spell,” reads a stetaement on the club website. “The midfielder joined Saints for the 2014/15 campaign but, having failed to live up to the high levels of commitment expected of Southampton players, that arrangement has been cut short by the club. Taïder, whose only first-team appearance came in the friendly against Bayer 04 Leverkusen last month, now returns to parent club Inter Milan. Dani Osvaldo’s loan arrangement with the Italian side is unaffected.” |
| It’s believed that Taïderwas unhappy at not being guaranteed a first team spot. The bold type in the quote above was added by me, I hasten to add. | It’s believed that Taïderwas unhappy at not being guaranteed a first team spot. The bold type in the quote above was added by me, I hasten to add. |
| 2.32pm BST | |
| 14:32 | |
| More news from Sunderland: “Modibo Diakite has had his contract cancelled,” writes Louise Taylor. “A Roberto De Fanti/Paolo Di Canio production last summer, the former Lazio defender is now expected to join Fiorentina.” | More news from Sunderland: “Modibo Diakite has had his contract cancelled,” writes Louise Taylor. “A Roberto De Fanti/Paolo Di Canio production last summer, the former Lazio defender is now expected to join Fiorentina.” |
| 2.29pm BST | |
| 14:29 | |
| GO. TO. SCHOOL! #DeadlineDayCameraBomb pic.twitter.com/djJx7t23cD | GO. TO. SCHOOL! #DeadlineDayCameraBomb pic.twitter.com/djJx7t23cD |
| 2.26pm BST | |
| 14:26 | |
| The Guardian’s Stuart James tweets ... | The Guardian’s Stuart James tweets ... |
| Re Palace & Kevin Doyle, nothing agreed with Wolves as yet & no guarantee will happen. Could be a loan or permanent (1yr left on contract). | Re Palace & Kevin Doyle, nothing agreed with Wolves as yet & no guarantee will happen. Could be a loan or permanent (1yr left on contract). |
| Updated | |
| at 2.26pm BST | |
| 2.25pm BST | |
| 14:25 | |
| The sensational news all Arsenal fans have been waiting for: Brentford midfielder Adam Forshaw has signed a four-year deal. With Wigan Athletic. | The sensational news all Arsenal fans have been waiting for: Brentford midfielder Adam Forshaw has signed a four-year deal. With Wigan Athletic. |
| 2.22pm BST | |
| 14:22 | |
| More from Jamie Jackson: Wigan should complete the signing of Brentford midfielder Adam Forshaw,” he says, tapping his nose and winking conspiratorially. | More from Jamie Jackson: Wigan should complete the signing of Brentford midfielder Adam Forshaw,” he says, tapping his nose and winking conspiratorially. |
| 2.15pm BST | |
| 14:15 | |
| Rennie hat-wearing Guardian Manchester football correspondent Jamie Jackson writes: “Am told that Richard Dunne is going to Burnley, Mo Diame is having a medical at Hull City and Russell Martin wants to stay at Norwich despite Burnley interest,” he says. | Rennie hat-wearing Guardian Manchester football correspondent Jamie Jackson writes: “Am told that Richard Dunne is going to Burnley, Mo Diame is having a medical at Hull City and Russell Martin wants to stay at Norwich despite Burnley interest,” he says. |
| 2.14pm BST | |
| 14:14 | |
| Zenit made the best and most surprising signing of the day! #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/X1GMIVgMPu | Zenit made the best and most surprising signing of the day! #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/X1GMIVgMPu |
| Zenit St Petersburg sign Bart Simpson: “FC Zenit and the 20th Century Fox have reached an agreement about Bart Simpson’s transfer to the Blue-White-Sky Blues!” shrieks the club’’s website. “The latest addition to the team has already arrived in St. Petersburg, passed his physical, signed his contract and had his first training session this morning with the rest of the team. | Zenit St Petersburg sign Bart Simpson: “FC Zenit and the 20th Century Fox have reached an agreement about Bart Simpson’s transfer to the Blue-White-Sky Blues!” shrieks the club’’s website. “The latest addition to the team has already arrived in St. Petersburg, passed his physical, signed his contract and had his first training session this morning with the rest of the team. |
| “Bartholomew Jo Jo (Bart) Simpson first appeared onscreen in 1987 and because of this he has decided to take 87 as his number. The footballer arrived a few days ago at Pulkovo and went to the club’s office to meet with the general director of Zenit, Maksim Mitrofanov. Bart had his medical exam at the MMC SOGAZ department The Nevsky Corinthia Palace, went to Petrovksy, the new store “Zenit Arena” and then made his way out to Udelny Park. | “Bartholomew Jo Jo (Bart) Simpson first appeared onscreen in 1987 and because of this he has decided to take 87 as his number. The footballer arrived a few days ago at Pulkovo and went to the club’s office to meet with the general director of Zenit, Maksim Mitrofanov. Bart had his medical exam at the MMC SOGAZ department The Nevsky Corinthia Palace, went to Petrovksy, the new store “Zenit Arena” and then made his way out to Udelny Park. |
| “Andrè Villas-Boas immediately invited the newcomer to train with the team. Everyone immediately took to Bart and gave him a traditional welcoming. Additional details about the visit are at Zenit-TV. The latest addition to the mascot squad is expected soon make his debut at Petrovksy with our lion. FC Zenit welcomes Bart Simpson to St. Petersburg and wishes him and his family the best in their new family and squad!” | “Andrè Villas-Boas immediately invited the newcomer to train with the team. Everyone immediately took to Bart and gave him a traditional welcoming. Additional details about the visit are at Zenit-TV. The latest addition to the mascot squad is expected soon make his debut at Petrovksy with our lion. FC Zenit welcomes Bart Simpson to St. Petersburg and wishes him and his family the best in their new family and squad!” |
| Zenit fans are notoriously fussy about the skin colour of their players, so it will be interesting to see whether or not they can warm to a player who is yellow. | Zenit fans are notoriously fussy about the skin colour of their players, so it will be interesting to see whether or not they can warm to a player who is yellow. |
| 2.09pm BST | |
| 14:09 | |
| Louise Taylor writes from up north: “Sunderland’s un-loved Valentin Roberge is on the brink of a season long loan move to Reims while Newcastle United’s similarly overlooked defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa looks set for a similar loan to Roma,” she reveals. “Meanwhile Newcastle’s Hatem Ben Arfa has - surprise, surprise - turned down a mooted loan move to Birmingham which was surely a not so subtle move to smoke out any interest in Alan Pardew’s favourite player. | Louise Taylor writes from up north: “Sunderland’s un-loved Valentin Roberge is on the brink of a season long loan move to Reims while Newcastle United’s similarly overlooked defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa looks set for a similar loan to Roma,” she reveals. “Meanwhile Newcastle’s Hatem Ben Arfa has - surprise, surprise - turned down a mooted loan move to Birmingham which was surely a not so subtle move to smoke out any interest in Alan Pardew’s favourite player. |
| Despite some talk of Jermain Defoe moving to Tyneside there appear no definite in-comings to St James’ Park just yet. Down the road at Sunderland the imminent arrivals of Ricardo Alvarez and Sebastian Coates (detailed in earlier posts) could prove the last additions to Gus Poyet’s squads - although Sunderland are very keen to move the unwanted striker Danny Graham out.” | Despite some talk of Jermain Defoe moving to Tyneside there appear no definite in-comings to St James’ Park just yet. Down the road at Sunderland the imminent arrivals of Ricardo Alvarez and Sebastian Coates (detailed in earlier posts) could prove the last additions to Gus Poyet’s squads - although Sunderland are very keen to move the unwanted striker Danny Graham out.” |
| I had completely forgotten that Danny Graham was still at Sunderland. | I had completely forgotten that Danny Graham was still at Sunderland. |
| 2.04pm BST | |
| 14:04 | |
| @bglendenning You left your phone at home on transfer deadline day! Jim White would ask for the cake back if he knew! | @bglendenning You left your phone at home on transfer deadline day! Jim White would ask for the cake back if he knew! |
| A fair point well made, here, but it’s not like Jorge Mendes would be ringing me every two minutes to give me the exclusive skinny on all his biggest clients. | A fair point well made, here, but it’s not like Jorge Mendes would be ringing me every two minutes to give me the exclusive skinny on all his biggest clients. |
| 2.00pm BST | |
| 14:00 | |
| Sky Sports News take their eye off the ball briefly: They show interviews with England cricket coach Peter Moores and top tennis player Andy Murray, who are not footballers and unlikely to sign anything more interesting than an autograph for anyone today. Neither are asked for thoughts on which central midfielder or striker Arsene Wenger, who is in Rome today, should sign for Arsenal, so they just blather on about cricket and tennis respectively. | Sky Sports News take their eye off the ball briefly: They show interviews with England cricket coach Peter Moores and top tennis player Andy Murray, who are not footballers and unlikely to sign anything more interesting than an autograph for anyone today. Neither are asked for thoughts on which central midfielder or striker Arsene Wenger, who is in Rome today, should sign for Arsenal, so they just blather on about cricket and tennis respectively. |
| For those Gunners fans among you who are concerned that Arsenal’s manager is spending deadline day gadding about Rome, Sky’s man outside their training ground, Geraint Hughes, has gone to great lengths to point out that the Arsenal manager has a phone and is easily contactable. But what if he forgot his phone? Too implausible a scenario, I reckon. Only a complete moron would leave his phone at home on deadline day. | For those Gunners fans among you who are concerned that Arsenal’s manager is spending deadline day gadding about Rome, Sky’s man outside their training ground, Geraint Hughes, has gone to great lengths to point out that the Arsenal manager has a phone and is easily contactable. But what if he forgot his phone? Too implausible a scenario, I reckon. Only a complete moron would leave his phone at home on deadline day. |
| Updated | |
| at 2.01pm BST | |
| 1.55pm BST | |
| 13:55 | |
| Pssst! Pssst! A colleague who shall remain nameless has just g-chatted me the following tidbit:“Hi mate, been told Southampton have rejected Tottenham’s latest bid for Jay Rodriguez. Would have meant Andros Townsend going t’other way.” | Pssst! Pssst! A colleague who shall remain nameless has just g-chatted me the following tidbit:“Hi mate, been told Southampton have rejected Tottenham’s latest bid for Jay Rodriguez. Would have meant Andros Townsend going t’other way.” |
| 1.52pm BST | |
| 13:52 | |
| Please be upstanding for my Sky Sports News cake | Please be upstanding for my Sky Sports News cake |
| And to think some of you doubted me. | And to think some of you doubted me. |
| 1.47pm BST | |
| 13:47 | |
| An email from Enna Cooper about Sky Sports reporter Roger Clarke’s brush with death: “Can we be sure that it was actually a Parcel Force driver in that Parcel Force van?” he asks. “Were the windows of the van open? Perhaps it was Harry Redknapp attempting a drive-by deadline-day interview. This would probably also be a convenient moment to me a joke about Redknapp and packages wrapped in brown paper bags, but I won’t lower to myself to that level.” | An email from Enna Cooper about Sky Sports reporter Roger Clarke’s brush with death: “Can we be sure that it was actually a Parcel Force driver in that Parcel Force van?” he asks. “Were the windows of the van open? Perhaps it was Harry Redknapp attempting a drive-by deadline-day interview. This would probably also be a convenient moment to me a joke about Redknapp and packages wrapped in brown paper bags, but I won’t lower to myself to that level.” |
| 1.42pm BST | |
| 13:42 | |
| Peter Cech news: Bad news for the Chelsea goalkeeper, who it seems will not be the subject of a bid from PSG today. | Peter Cech news: Bad news for the Chelsea goalkeeper, who it seems will not be the subject of a bid from PSG today. |
| 1.41pm BST | |
| 13:41 | |
| Transfer Deadline Day cake excitement reaches fever pitch | Transfer Deadline Day cake excitement reaches fever pitch |
| @bglendenning SHOW US THE CAKE!!! | @bglendenning SHOW US THE CAKE!!! |
| I’ve been getting a lot of these. Sadly, I left my phone at home and the photo my colleague James Dart took of my Sky Sports cake can’t be uploaded for some reason. I’ll get him to take another one when he gets back from his coffee run. | I’ve been getting a lot of these. Sadly, I left my phone at home and the photo my colleague James Dart took of my Sky Sports cake can’t be uploaded for some reason. I’ll get him to take another one when he gets back from his coffee run. |
| Updated | |
| at 1.41pm BST | |
| 1.37pm BST | |
| 13:37 | |
| Leicester City news: the Foxes kiwi striker Chris Wood has been the subject of a bid from Crystal Palace. | Leicester City news: the Foxes kiwi striker Chris Wood has been the subject of a bid from Crystal Palace. |
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| Meanwhile at Newcastle’s training ground, David Craig is already surrounded by young teenage boys, none of whom appear to be smoking roll-ups or drinking cans of lager, which is slightly disappointing for those of us who enjoy lazy regional stereotypes. David reveals that Hatem Ben Arfa has just left training. You heard this sensational second hand news here first: a man has gone home from work. | Meanwhile at Newcastle’s training ground, David Craig is already surrounded by young teenage boys, none of whom appear to be smoking roll-ups or drinking cans of lager, which is slightly disappointing for those of us who enjoy lazy regional stereotypes. David reveals that Hatem Ben Arfa has just left training. You heard this sensational second hand news here first: a man has gone home from work. |
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| Sky Sports News reporter Roger Clarke may never know how close he just came to being knocked down by a Parcel Force van that looked certain to reverse into him as he stood outside Southampton’s training ground telling us that Morgan Schneiderlin definitely won’t be signing for Tottenham Hotspur. Luckily, the driver seems to have caught sight of the intrepid reporter before barreling into him. | Sky Sports News reporter Roger Clarke may never know how close he just came to being knocked down by a Parcel Force van that looked certain to reverse into him as he stood outside Southampton’s training ground telling us that Morgan Schneiderlin definitely won’t be signing for Tottenham Hotspur. Luckily, the driver seems to have caught sight of the intrepid reporter before barreling into him. |
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| Chicharito Hernández, nuevo jugador del Real Madrid http://t.co/UDH8nN7DvN #BienvenidoChicharito #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/NqQyFEkaOF | Chicharito Hernández, nuevo jugador del Real Madrid http://t.co/UDH8nN7DvN #BienvenidoChicharito #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/NqQyFEkaOF |
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| Confirmed: Real Madrid have confirmed that Javier Hernandez has joined them on a season long loan from Manchester United. “Real Madrid C. F. and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the loan of Javier Chicharito Hernández, who will be at the club throughout this season,” declared a statement just posted on the Real Madrid website. “Real Madrid have the option to purchase the player. Javier Chicharito Hernández will appear before the media in the Santiago Bernabéu press room today at 16:30.” | Confirmed: Real Madrid have confirmed that Javier Hernandez has joined them on a season long loan from Manchester United. “Real Madrid C. F. and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the loan of Javier Chicharito Hernández, who will be at the club throughout this season,” declared a statement just posted on the Real Madrid website. “Real Madrid have the option to purchase the player. Javier Chicharito Hernández will appear before the media in the Santiago Bernabéu press room today at 16:30.” |
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| Exciting news at the Crystal Palace training ground in Beckenham. Wigan Athletic midfielder James McArthur has arrived for his medical and will become Palace’s club record signing for £8m later today. | Exciting news at the Crystal Palace training ground in Beckenham. Wigan Athletic midfielder James McArthur has arrived for his medical and will become Palace’s club record signing for £8m later today. |
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| Are Arsenal still after strikers? According to Geraint Hughes, who is loitering outside the Arsenal training ground with a group of Arsenal-supporting Junior Gooners jumping up and down across the street behind him, they may not be after a striker any more now that Radamel Falcao is on his way to Manchester United. Dainton dismisses rumours linking Jermaine Defoe with a move to the Emirates as rubbish, but says the club are interested in signing Ron Vlaar from Aston Villa and/or Matija Nastasic from Manchester City. | Are Arsenal still after strikers? According to Geraint Hughes, who is loitering outside the Arsenal training ground with a group of Arsenal-supporting Junior Gooners jumping up and down across the street behind him, they may not be after a striker any more now that Radamel Falcao is on his way to Manchester United. Dainton dismisses rumours linking Jermaine Defoe with a move to the Emirates as rubbish, but says the club are interested in signing Ron Vlaar from Aston Villa and/or Matija Nastasic from Manchester City. |
| Updated | |
| at 1.19pm BST | |
| 1.10pm BST | |
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| Good afternoon everybody. Barry Glendenning here for that all important Lunchtime Idling In The Workplace shift until 3pm. I’ve just returned from recording today’s episode of our Football Weekly podcast to discover a gift has arrived in the office for me. It’s a black box with a yellow ribbon that has “Happy Transfer Deadline Day” on it in the Sky Sports News yellow ticker style. It also has a Jim White gift tag and the box contains a slice of cake boasting a shirt-and-yellow-tie combo. And to think some people think Sky are a wee bit over-zealous in their coverage of transfer deadline day, eh? Anyway, cake is cake, so I’m not going to grumble. Thanks, Sky. | Good afternoon everybody. Barry Glendenning here for that all important Lunchtime Idling In The Workplace shift until 3pm. I’ve just returned from recording today’s episode of our Football Weekly podcast to discover a gift has arrived in the office for me. It’s a black box with a yellow ribbon that has “Happy Transfer Deadline Day” on it in the Sky Sports News yellow ticker style. It also has a Jim White gift tag and the box contains a slice of cake boasting a shirt-and-yellow-tie combo. And to think some people think Sky are a wee bit over-zealous in their coverage of transfer deadline day, eh? Anyway, cake is cake, so I’m not going to grumble. Thanks, Sky. |
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| Handing over to Barry Glendenning now. Enjoy! | Handing over to Barry Glendenning now. Enjoy! |
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| You wanted crying footballers? Here are some crying footballers. (Hat tip: Chris Zammarelli) | You wanted crying footballers? Here are some crying footballers. (Hat tip: Chris Zammarelli) |
| This one is hard to beat, to be fair (as suggested by Joe Mackertich) | This one is hard to beat, to be fair (as suggested by Joe Mackertich) |
| Updated | |
| at 1.07pm BST | |
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| Some guy has just tweeted Sky saying he’s actually taken the day off work to watch Sky Sports News. Really?! REALLY? Needless to say the Sky presenters are positively beaming at that. | Some guy has just tweeted Sky saying he’s actually taken the day off work to watch Sky Sports News. Really?! REALLY? Needless to say the Sky presenters are positively beaming at that. |
| I thought everyone just goes to work and has a sneaky tab open on their browsers/pretends they are sending important work emails from their phone. | I thought everyone just goes to work and has a sneaky tab open on their browsers/pretends they are sending important work emails from their phone. |
| 12.56pm BST | |
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| Oh here we go then … | Oh here we go then … |
| I've just seen the boss....looks bang in negotiation mode 👌 | I've just seen the boss....looks bang in negotiation mode 👌 |
| 12.54pm BST | |
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| “Don’t forget the lower leagues!” reminds James Liu. “Marine FC set to sign Southport youth player Shafi Anwar on a permanent deal” | “Don’t forget the lower leagues!” reminds James Liu. “Marine FC set to sign Southport youth player Shafi Anwar on a permanent deal” |
| YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST! | YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST! |
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| Do get in contact with your favourite footballing cry-ers. Valbuena was in a bit of a state when he left Marseille this summer, for example. Doesn’t have to be strictly press-conference crying, of course. | Do get in contact with your favourite footballing cry-ers. Valbuena was in a bit of a state when he left Marseille this summer, for example. Doesn’t have to be strictly press-conference crying, of course. |
| 12.47pm BST | |
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| Can’t imagine he’s going to turn on the waterworks for leaving Monaco, but Falcao traditionally loves a good cry, look at him when he left Atletico! | Can’t imagine he’s going to turn on the waterworks for leaving Monaco, but Falcao traditionally loves a good cry, look at him when he left Atletico! |
| As mentioned in Classic YouTube, earlier this year when the striker was on the sidelines he went to a meet-and-greet with some young Colombian fans. Boy gets overwhelmed. Boy cries hysterically. Boy tries to heal Falcao’s knee (we think). Falcao cries. Actually quite a tender moment. | As mentioned in Classic YouTube, earlier this year when the striker was on the sidelines he went to a meet-and-greet with some young Colombian fans. Boy gets overwhelmed. Boy cries hysterically. Boy tries to heal Falcao’s knee (we think). Falcao cries. Actually quite a tender moment. |
| 12.28pm BST | |
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| Here’s confirmation of Marco van Ginkel’s loan move from Chelsea to Milan. | Here’s confirmation of Marco van Ginkel’s loan move from Chelsea to Milan. |
| Includes the line: “A lot of Dutch players have played in this great club, big names. I’m just happy to be finally here. I spoke to [Milan’s Dutch international] Nigel de Jong and he told me very good things about this club.” | Includes the line: “A lot of Dutch players have played in this great club, big names. I’m just happy to be finally here. I spoke to [Milan’s Dutch international] Nigel de Jong and he told me very good things about this club.” |
| Doesn’t sound like De Jong is going anywhere then. | Doesn’t sound like De Jong is going anywhere then. |
| 12.24pm BST | |
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| Another loan! | Another loan! |
| Expecting announcement from Southampton later about loan deal for Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel. Told it's 'almost done' | Expecting announcement from Southampton later about loan deal for Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel. Told it's 'almost done' |
| 12.16pm BST | |
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| Stat attack: | Stat attack: |
| There have already been more than half a million Tweets and counting related to Falcao since #DeadlineDay began at midnight. | There have already been more than half a million Tweets and counting related to Falcao since #DeadlineDay began at midnight. |
| Since the window opened on July 1st, the ongoing rumours that have been most-discussed by fans on Twitter are: | Since the window opened on July 1st, the ongoing rumours that have been most-discussed by fans on Twitter are: |
| 1) Arturo Vidal 2) Sami Khedira 3) Marco Reus 4) Radamel Falcao 5) Mats Hummels 6) Edison Cavani 7) Daley Blind | 1) Arturo Vidal 2) Sami Khedira 3) Marco Reus 4) Radamel Falcao 5) Mats Hummels 6) Edison Cavani 7) Daley Blind |
| 12.10pm BST | |
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| North-east football correspondent Louise Taylor has been in contact with some Sunderland news: | North-east football correspondent Louise Taylor has been in contact with some Sunderland news: |
| Sunderland’s South American contingent is set to increase with the imminent arrivals of Ricardo Alavrez and Sebastian Coates. | Sunderland’s South American contingent is set to increase with the imminent arrivals of Ricardo Alavrez and Sebastian Coates. |
| Alvarez, a 26-year-old Argentina left winger or playmaker, is moving from Internazionale on a season long loan with a view to a permanent £9m transfer next summer and is earmarked for the left sided attacking role in Gus Poyet’s 4-1-4-1 formation. | Alvarez, a 26-year-old Argentina left winger or playmaker, is moving from Internazionale on a season long loan with a view to a permanent £9m transfer next summer and is earmarked for the left sided attacking role in Gus Poyet’s 4-1-4-1 formation. |
| Coates, meanwhile, is a compatriot of Poyet. Indeed Sunderland’s manager was so keen to acquire the 23-year-old Liverpool central defender - whose progress at Anfield was slowed by a serious knee injury - for the coming year that he is understood to have told his board to pursue the Uruguayan ahead of the now Fiorentina bound Micah Richards. | Coates, meanwhile, is a compatriot of Poyet. Indeed Sunderland’s manager was so keen to acquire the 23-year-old Liverpool central defender - whose progress at Anfield was slowed by a serious knee injury - for the coming year that he is understood to have told his board to pursue the Uruguayan ahead of the now Fiorentina bound Micah Richards. |
| Read the full story here. | Read the full story here. |
| Updated | |
| at 12.26pm BST | |
| 12.08pm BST | |
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| That’s the spirit Tom! | That’s the spirit Tom! |
| @michaelbutler18 FALCAO FALCAO FALCAO FALCAO. Still terrified about the defence but too excited to care anymore. #DeadlineDay | @michaelbutler18 FALCAO FALCAO FALCAO FALCAO. Still terrified about the defence but too excited to care anymore. #DeadlineDay |
| His goalscoring record is magnificent. | His goalscoring record is magnificent. |
| Porto: 72 goals in 87 apps | Porto: 72 goals in 87 apps |
| Atletico: 70 goals in 91 apps | Atletico: 70 goals in 91 apps |
| Monaco: 13 goals in 22 apps. Only 22 apps for Monaco! | Monaco: 13 goals in 22 apps. Only 22 apps for Monaco! |
| It’s tough to pick the best one – these two bicycle kicks aren’t half bad – but personally I’d stump for this effort against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Dink-tastic golazo. | It’s tough to pick the best one – these two bicycle kicks aren’t half bad – but personally I’d stump for this effort against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Dink-tastic golazo. |
| Updated | |
| at 12.19pm BST | |
| 12.00pm BST | |
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| “Amidst the entirely necessary commotion to sign a striker, I’d like to morosely remind Arsenal fans that we are no closer to signing a central defender, another of our top priorities” emails Bharath Ganesh. | “Amidst the entirely necessary commotion to sign a striker, I’d like to morosely remind Arsenal fans that we are no closer to signing a central defender, another of our top priorities” emails Bharath Ganesh. |
| Remember Arsenal have made an enquiry for Matija Nastasic, and are rumoured to be interested in Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar, although the player’s agent has said he’s be staying in the Midlands. | Remember Arsenal have made an enquiry for Matija Nastasic, and are rumoured to be interested in Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar, although the player’s agent has said he’s be staying in the Midlands. |
| 11.56am BST | |
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| Danny Welbeck is well up for Tottenham. Here’s Jamie Jackson’s story on that. | Danny Welbeck is well up for Tottenham. Here’s Jamie Jackson’s story on that. |
| 11.52am BST | |
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| Fear not Arsenal fans, Wenger is on the move! Maybe he wants Gervinho back?! | Fear not Arsenal fans, Wenger is on the move! Maybe he wants Gervinho back?! |
| Just spotted Wenger at terminal 5 in Heathrow, said he was going to Rome. pic.twitter.com/yYs8BS4qj2 | Just spotted Wenger at terminal 5 in Heathrow, said he was going to Rome. pic.twitter.com/yYs8BS4qj2 |
| Ah wait, he’s going to referee a charity match in Italy … | Ah wait, he’s going to referee a charity match in Italy … |
| Wenger to Rome for : pic.twitter.com/c82ebkP2zw | Wenger to Rome for : pic.twitter.com/c82ebkP2zw |
| Updated | |
| at 11.54am BST | |
| 11.46am BST | |
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| Falcao agents insist he's been bought €65m for 4 years. Loan deal first for FFP reasons? | Falcao agents insist he's been bought €65m for 4 years. Loan deal first for FFP reasons? |
| Manchester United do have the option to purchase Falcao at the end of the season but would be very surprised if United have already signed off on a permanent deal, particularly with the Colombian’s injury record. | Manchester United do have the option to purchase Falcao at the end of the season but would be very surprised if United have already signed off on a permanent deal, particularly with the Colombian’s injury record. |
| 11.40am BST | |
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| BREAKING: Luis Suarez is at Liverpool’s training ground! The Uruguayan is set to sign his autograph, pick up some luggage that he left behind and rub in the fact that he no longer plays for them. | BREAKING: Luis Suarez is at Liverpool’s training ground! The Uruguayan is set to sign his autograph, pick up some luggage that he left behind and rub in the fact that he no longer plays for them. |
| Sorry for getting your hopes up there. | Sorry for getting your hopes up there. |
| Updated | |
| at 11.42am BST | |
| 11.33am BST | |
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| Not exactly Falcao-esque but … #BoydSigns. It’s a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. | Not exactly Falcao-esque but … #BoydSigns. It’s a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. |
| CONFIRMED: Burnley Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of George Boyd from @HullCity. #BoydSigns pic.twitter.com/aL1dSt1oAB | CONFIRMED: Burnley Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of George Boyd from @HullCity. #BoydSigns pic.twitter.com/aL1dSt1oAB |
| Updated | |
| at 11.40am BST | |
| 11.31am BST | |
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| The Sky man loitering outside Tottenham’s training ground thinks Lewis Holtby is in Hamburg for a medical to cross Ts and dot Is on a loan deal. Seems to be true … | The Sky man loitering outside Tottenham’s training ground thinks Lewis Holtby is in Hamburg for a medical to cross Ts and dot Is on a loan deal. Seems to be true … |
| Lewis Holtby is in Hamburg for a medical and, to be fair, he looks pretty chuffed about it... http://t.co/xc0zsqMiYp pic.twitter.com/hSvdyH07VL | Lewis Holtby is in Hamburg for a medical and, to be fair, he looks pretty chuffed about it... http://t.co/xc0zsqMiYp pic.twitter.com/hSvdyH07VL |
| Updated | |
| at 12.33pm BST | |
| 11.29am BST | |
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| Anerudh Athrey on the email. | Anerudh Athrey on the email. |
| “I’m not sure if I have missed something, but given that AS Monaco are in the Champions league this season and have already lost James Rodriguez to Real Madrid, why haven’t they shown more interest in keeping hold of Falcao ? Is it because of FFP?” | “I’m not sure if I have missed something, but given that AS Monaco are in the Champions league this season and have already lost James Rodriguez to Real Madrid, why haven’t they shown more interest in keeping hold of Falcao ? Is it because of FFP?” |
| It is definitely a little strange, if they don’t reinvest that money, even with Berbatov up top, you would think PSG would walk to the Ligue 1 title. I watched Monaco miserably lose a few weeks back at home to Lorient. They were awful. | It is definitely a little strange, if they don’t reinvest that money, even with Berbatov up top, you would think PSG would walk to the Ligue 1 title. I watched Monaco miserably lose a few weeks back at home to Lorient. They were awful. |
| Updated | |
| at 11.29am BST | |
| 11.17am BST | |
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| Read here for the full story on Falcao’s loan move to Manchester United. | Read here for the full story on Falcao’s loan move to Manchester United. |
| 11.17am BST | |
| 11:17 | |
| More domino-based chat. | More domino-based chat. |
| “If Van Ginkel moves to Milan then I suppose De Jong will come to Man United?,” emails/begs Fraser Duguid. “Finally, somebody who can pass the ball to Falcao when he comes. No offence Cleverley.” | “If Van Ginkel moves to Milan then I suppose De Jong will come to Man United?,” emails/begs Fraser Duguid. “Finally, somebody who can pass the ball to Falcao when he comes. No offence Cleverley.” |
| Despite the arrival of Herrera, United could definitely do with another central midfielder. Not implausible to see him joining the Dutch mafia at Old Trafford. | Despite the arrival of Herrera, United could definitely do with another central midfielder. Not implausible to see him joining the Dutch mafia at Old Trafford. |
| Updated | |
| at 11.18am BST | |
| 11.13am BST | |
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| All hail the Transfer Deadline Day Domino Effect. Falcao’s arrival has already shunted Javier Hernandez off to Real Madrid for a medical, and another of United’s peripheral players, Danny Welbeck, surely won’t be long in getting the hell outta Dodge. | All hail the Transfer Deadline Day Domino Effect. Falcao’s arrival has already shunted Javier Hernandez off to Real Madrid for a medical, and another of United’s peripheral players, Danny Welbeck, surely won’t be long in getting the hell outta Dodge. |
| Jamie Jackson has been in contact to say that Spurs are leading the race to sign the England striker, on loan apparently. | Jamie Jackson has been in contact to say that Spurs are leading the race to sign the England striker, on loan apparently. |
| Updated | |
| at 11.20am BST | |
| 11.06am BST | |
| 11:06 | |
| Hello all. Phew! It’s been a breathless start to THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF THE YEAR. First up, The Guardian’s Andy Hunter has been in touch with some hot Liverpool chat. | Hello all. Phew! It’s been a breathless start to THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF THE YEAR. First up, The Guardian’s Andy Hunter has been in touch with some hot Liverpool chat. |
| Galatasaray and Napoli want Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva but both have only offered a loan deal so far. Liverpool would prefer a permanent transfer but unlikely to stand in Lucas’s way if he accepts a loan to Naples or Istanbul. | Galatasaray and Napoli want Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva but both have only offered a loan deal so far. Liverpool would prefer a permanent transfer but unlikely to stand in Lucas’s way if he accepts a loan to Naples or Istanbul. |
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| 11:00 | |
| Michael Butler will be taking over the live blog now. Be nice. | Michael Butler will be taking over the live blog now. Be nice. |
| 10.54am BST | |
| 10:54 | |
| Mohamed Diame's move from West Ham United to Hull City looks likely to go through today. | Mohamed Diame's move from West Ham United to Hull City looks likely to go through today. |
| 10.53am BST | |
| 10:53 | |
| “Stoke City had not anticipated doing anything on deadline day but Peter Odemwingie’s serious knee injury has thrown a spanner in the works,” Stuart James says. “They’re now desperately trying to bring in a winger. Aaron Lennon, the Spurs wide man, is one option. Oussama Assaidi, who was on loan from Liverpool last season, is another. Stoke had a permanent deal for Assaidi agreed with Liverpool but I’m told the player’s wage demands were ridiculous and prevented it from going through. Unless Assaidi drops what he is asking for, Stoke think another loan is the only option. In other Stoke news, Jack Butland, the England Under-21 goalkeeper, will go out on loan again. They are happy for him to join a Championship club but only if he is guaranteed first-team action.” | “Stoke City had not anticipated doing anything on deadline day but Peter Odemwingie’s serious knee injury has thrown a spanner in the works,” Stuart James says. “They’re now desperately trying to bring in a winger. Aaron Lennon, the Spurs wide man, is one option. Oussama Assaidi, who was on loan from Liverpool last season, is another. Stoke had a permanent deal for Assaidi agreed with Liverpool but I’m told the player’s wage demands were ridiculous and prevented it from going through. Unless Assaidi drops what he is asking for, Stoke think another loan is the only option. In other Stoke news, Jack Butland, the England Under-21 goalkeeper, will go out on loan again. They are happy for him to join a Championship club but only if he is guaranteed first-team action.” |
| 10.42am BST | |
| 10:42 | |
| Micah Richards has touched down in Florence... | Micah Richards has touched down in Florence... |
| 10.35am BST | |
| 10:35 | |
| Karim El-Ahmadi has re-joined Feyernoord from Aston Villa. | Karim El-Ahmadi has re-joined Feyernoord from Aston Villa. |
| 10.33am BST | |
| 10:33 | |
| Stoke keen on winger in wake of Odemwingie injury. Assaidi on radar - deal previously agreed with Liverpool but wage demands stopped it. | Stoke keen on winger in wake of Odemwingie injury. Assaidi on radar - deal previously agreed with Liverpool but wage demands stopped it. |
| 10.32am BST | |
| 10:32 | |
| The loan fee for Falcao will be £6m. He is yet to agree wages with United. | The loan fee for Falcao will be £6m. He is yet to agree wages with United. |
| 10.29am BST | |
| 10:29 | |
| “With United getting Falcao from Monaco I trust Rooney is going the other way,” says Mark Judd. | “With United getting Falcao from Monaco I trust Rooney is going the other way,” says Mark Judd. |
| 10.24am BST | |
| 10:24 | |
| Here’s a picture of Javier Hernandez at Real Madrid. | Here’s a picture of Javier Hernandez at Real Madrid. |
| It's medical time for Javier Hernandez at Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/SoMiPaqpxk | It's medical time for Javier Hernandez at Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/SoMiPaqpxk |
| 10.23am BST | |
| 10:23 | |
| “Six clubs have inquired about James Milner in the last two weeks but the England international will definitely not be leaving Manchester City in this transfer window,” writes Stuart James. “City and Milner’s representatives have recently held further talks with City about a new contract, although no financial terms have been discussed and there is little sign of any progress. At this stage, Milner’s main concerns are the lack of first-team action – he was a peripheral figure last season and has played only 12 minutes of Premier League football so far this term. With less than 12 months remaining on his contract, Milner is in a strong position. City, however, have no desire to cash-in on him before the window closes tonight. Equally, Milner does not believe it would be in his interests to move now.” | “Six clubs have inquired about James Milner in the last two weeks but the England international will definitely not be leaving Manchester City in this transfer window,” writes Stuart James. “City and Milner’s representatives have recently held further talks with City about a new contract, although no financial terms have been discussed and there is little sign of any progress. At this stage, Milner’s main concerns are the lack of first-team action – he was a peripheral figure last season and has played only 12 minutes of Premier League football so far this term. With less than 12 months remaining on his contract, Milner is in a strong position. City, however, have no desire to cash-in on him before the window closes tonight. Equally, Milner does not believe it would be in his interests to move now.” |
| 10.21am BST | |
| 10:21 | |
| “I can only presume that, given his solidity in the air, Falcao is being brought in to give some added strength to our three man defence,” says Wilf Waterhouse. | “I can only presume that, given his solidity in the air, Falcao is being brought in to give some added strength to our three man defence,” says Wilf Waterhouse. |
| As if United need any more defenders. | As if United need any more defenders. |
| 10.16am BST | |
| 10:16 | |
| In the big news of the day, Crystal Palace are going to sign James McCarthy McArthur from Wigan for a club-record £7m. | In the big news of the day, Crystal Palace are going to sign James McCarthy McArthur from Wigan for a club-record £7m. |
| 10.12am BST | |
| 10:12 | |
| Manchester United have agreed a loan deal for Radamel Falcao, subject to a medical. | Manchester United have agreed a loan deal for Radamel Falcao, subject to a medical. |
| Bloody hell. Didn't wake up today expecting that. #falcao | Bloody hell. Didn't wake up today expecting that. #falcao |
| Updated | |
| at 10.13am BST | |
| 10.10am BST | |
| 10:10 | |
| It seems that Milan have signed Marco van Ginkel from Chelsea. | It seems that Milan have signed Marco van Ginkel from Chelsea. |
| 10.03am BST | |
| 10:03 | |
| “Obviously tempting fate here but deadline day may not be quite so manic on Merseyside this time,” says our Merseyside correspondent Andy Hunter. “Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy is joining Blackburn Rovers from Everton for £1.5m and Roberto Martinez could make a final signing in the window, despite investing heavily in Romelu Lukaku and Samuel Eto’o’s wages, though it’s not Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross. | “Obviously tempting fate here but deadline day may not be quite so manic on Merseyside this time,” says our Merseyside correspondent Andy Hunter. “Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy is joining Blackburn Rovers from Everton for £1.5m and Roberto Martinez could make a final signing in the window, despite investing heavily in Romelu Lukaku and Samuel Eto’o’s wages, though it’s not Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross. |
| “Liverpool are not expected to bring anyone else in today. To be fair, they have signed nine this summer. Sebastian Coates is close to joining Sunderland on a season-long loan and, despite all being told they can go, Fabio Borini, Lucas Leiva, Ossuama Assaidi and Suso have gone nowhere yet.” | “Liverpool are not expected to bring anyone else in today. To be fair, they have signed nine this summer. Sebastian Coates is close to joining Sunderland on a season-long loan and, despite all being told they can go, Fabio Borini, Lucas Leiva, Ossuama Assaidi and Suso have gone nowhere yet.” |
| 10.02am BST | |
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| “Zeki Fryers ‘already at Beckenham’,” says Dan Johnson. “Are we live blogging his train journey from Tottenham? Only a couple more stops to go…” | “Zeki Fryers ‘already at Beckenham’,” says Dan Johnson. “Are we live blogging his train journey from Tottenham? Only a couple more stops to go…” |
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| “I was getting all excited about the slim chance of arsenal signing a world class forward but you’ve ruined that with all your “facts”,” says Ben Lake. “I hope you’re happy with yourself. This really raises the question of why we didn’t sign Remy on the cheap? Surely he would have preffered to lead the line for Arsenal than sit on the bench for Chelsea.” | “I was getting all excited about the slim chance of arsenal signing a world class forward but you’ve ruined that with all your “facts”,” says Ben Lake. “I hope you’re happy with yourself. This really raises the question of why we didn’t sign Remy on the cheap? Surely he would have preffered to lead the line for Arsenal than sit on the bench for Chelsea.” |
| I’m not sure if Wenger is a huge fan of Remy. | I’m not sure if Wenger is a huge fan of Remy. |
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| “Looks as if James McArthur will cost Crystal Palace a club record £7m, the same figure Wigan agreed with Leicester City before they opted instead to secure Esteban Cambiasso,” says Dominic Fifield. “There had been suggestions over the weekend that Palace might send Adlene Guedioura the other way, with the finer details of the deal still to be finalised. Talks continue with Tottenham Hotspur over Zeki Fryers, whom Palace had initially hoped to secure on loan but may now have to sign permanently. But the young left-back is apparently already at Beckenham in anticipation of the completion of that move to south London.” | “Looks as if James McArthur will cost Crystal Palace a club record £7m, the same figure Wigan agreed with Leicester City before they opted instead to secure Esteban Cambiasso,” says Dominic Fifield. “There had been suggestions over the weekend that Palace might send Adlene Guedioura the other way, with the finer details of the deal still to be finalised. Talks continue with Tottenham Hotspur over Zeki Fryers, whom Palace had initially hoped to secure on loan but may now have to sign permanently. But the young left-back is apparently already at Beckenham in anticipation of the completion of that move to south London.” |
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| Wouldn’t it be wonderful if Neil Warnock and Adel Taarabt were reunited at Crystal Palace? | Wouldn’t it be wonderful if Neil Warnock and Adel Taarabt were reunited at Crystal Palace? |
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| Juan Mata has done a tweet. | Juan Mata has done a tweet. |
| One Hour Behind: Welcome Di María & Blind http://t.co/YtptH7s3SM / Bienvenidos Di María y Blind http://t.co/TpVWOjRmkA | One Hour Behind: Welcome Di María & Blind http://t.co/YtptH7s3SM / Bienvenidos Di María y Blind http://t.co/TpVWOjRmkA |
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| There has been interest in Arsenal from Ron Vlaar but word is he is happy at Aston Villa for the time being. Southampton are digging their heels in over Jay Rodriguez but wouldn’t mind signing Andros Townsend. And Glenn Murray will leave Crystal Palace if they nab Gary Hooper from Norwich. | There has been interest in Arsenal from Ron Vlaar but word is he is happy at Aston Villa for the time being. Southampton are digging their heels in over Jay Rodriguez but wouldn’t mind signing Andros Townsend. And Glenn Murray will leave Crystal Palace if they nab Gary Hooper from Norwich. |
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| “I have just had a word with the other 1,056 and surely Nastasic would be a good signing for either Tottingham or Arsenal rather than for both?” parps Duncan Smith. “Unless he stays in London and just plays for whoever is at home that week.” | “I have just had a word with the other 1,056 and surely Nastasic would be a good signing for either Tottingham or Arsenal rather than for both?” parps Duncan Smith. “Unless he stays in London and just plays for whoever is at home that week.” |
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| Here’s some more on Micah Richards, who is heading to Fiorentina on loan, from Danny Taylor. | Here’s some more on Micah Richards, who is heading to Fiorentina on loan, from Danny Taylor. |
| West Ham were in for him but there was a loan fee and quite high wages. There was been interest from Sunderland and earlier in the summer Newcastle. He is the longest serving player at City but has had injuries and turned down new contract at the end of last season because he wanted to restart his career. | West Ham were in for him but there was a loan fee and quite high wages. There was been interest from Sunderland and earlier in the summer Newcastle. He is the longest serving player at City but has had injuries and turned down new contract at the end of last season because he wanted to restart his career. |
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| One for Watford fans reeling from the departure of Beppe Sanino by the way: they have been talking to the former Brighton manager Oscar Garcia about the vacancy. | One for Watford fans reeling from the departure of Beppe Sanino by the way: they have been talking to the former Brighton manager Oscar Garcia about the vacancy. |
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| “Are there any news on a Van Ginkel move to Milan?” says Konstantin Sauer. “I’d rather keep him with Chelsea if compatible with allowed number of foreign players. There aren’t too many central midfielders left in the squad.” | “Are there any news on a Van Ginkel move to Milan?” says Konstantin Sauer. “I’d rather keep him with Chelsea if compatible with allowed number of foreign players. There aren’t too many central midfielders left in the squad.” |
| He’s close to joining Milan but it hasn’t been confirmed yet. And Chelsea have Fabregas, Matic, Ramires and Mikel. | He’s close to joining Milan but it hasn’t been confirmed yet. And Chelsea have Fabregas, Matic, Ramires and Mikel. |
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| Some things to think about when it comes to paying such a high fee for Radamel Falcao: he’s almost 29 and he’s had three knee operations in his career. The problem could be his wages. He could end up being the highest paid player in the league if he moves to England and that would be a big risk for a player who, while clearly extremely talented, has had fitness problems. | Some things to think about when it comes to paying such a high fee for Radamel Falcao: he’s almost 29 and he’s had three knee operations in his career. The problem could be his wages. He could end up being the highest paid player in the league if he moves to England and that would be a big risk for a player who, while clearly extremely talented, has had fitness problems. |
| His is a game based on pace and aggression but would he be able to play with that sort of intensity in the most physically demanding league in the world after coming back from a cruciate ligament injury? | His is a game based on pace and aggression but would he be able to play with that sort of intensity in the most physically demanding league in the world after coming back from a cruciate ligament injury? |
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| Here’s today’s Rumour Mill. | Here’s today’s Rumour Mill. |
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| Micah Richards is on his way to Florence to talk to Fiorentina about a loan with a view to a permanent transfer next summer, reports our chief football writer, Daniel Taylor. | Micah Richards is on his way to Florence to talk to Fiorentina about a loan with a view to a permanent transfer next summer, reports our chief football writer, Daniel Taylor. |
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| If it was me making the decisions at Southampton, I’m not sure I’d accept Tottenham’s offer of cash plus Andros Townsend for Jay Rodriguez. Remember when everyone was so hyped about Townsend? We were so young, so naive. | If it was me making the decisions at Southampton, I’m not sure I’d accept Tottenham’s offer of cash plus Andros Townsend for Jay Rodriguez. Remember when everyone was so hyped about Townsend? We were so young, so naive. |
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| Here’s Jamie’s story on Arsenal and Tottenham’s interest in Manchester City’s Matija Nastasic. He’d be a good signing for both, wouldn’t he? | Here’s Jamie’s story on Arsenal and Tottenham’s interest in Manchester City’s Matija Nastasic. He’d be a good signing for both, wouldn’t he? |
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| “At long last, Newcastle have unearthed a little gem in Rolando Aarons,” says Rob Morgan. “Quick , direct , fearless , scores goals and only 18. The best to come through for years. So at some point today, Ashley will sell him.” | “At long last, Newcastle have unearthed a little gem in Rolando Aarons,” says Rob Morgan. “Quick , direct , fearless , scores goals and only 18. The best to come through for years. So at some point today, Ashley will sell him.” |
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| Could Micah Richards really be on his way to Fiorentina? | Could Micah Richards really be on his way to Fiorentina? |
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| Apparently it’s “eerily quiet” at Upton Park today, even though I can hear passing cars in the background. | Apparently it’s “eerily quiet” at Upton Park today, even though I can hear passing cars in the background. |
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| Get your Premier League talking points here! All your talking point needs here! | Get your Premier League talking points here! All your talking point needs here! |
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| Jamie Jackson has been in touch with some news that will be of interest to Arsenal and Tottenham fans. He says that both clubs have made enquiries about the Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. | Jamie Jackson has been in touch with some news that will be of interest to Arsenal and Tottenham fans. He says that both clubs have made enquiries about the Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. |
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| It sounds like West Ham’s Mo Diame could be off today, with Hull a possible destination for the Senegalese midfielder. This puts a dent in my dream of Sam Allardyce one day fielding an entire team of defensive midfielders. | It sounds like West Ham’s Mo Diame could be off today, with Hull a possible destination for the Senegalese midfielder. This puts a dent in my dream of Sam Allardyce one day fielding an entire team of defensive midfielders. |
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| Arsenal still haven’t signed a striker. This is getting ridiculous. | Arsenal still haven’t signed a striker. This is getting ridiculous. |
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| Arsenal haven’t signed a striker yet. | Arsenal haven’t signed a striker yet. |
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| I’ve just heard mention of Harry Redknapp. Which is just as well, because we arrived at work together this morning. | I’ve just heard mention of Harry Redknapp. Which is just as well, because we arrived at work together this morning. |
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| Neil Warnock has told TalkSport that he wants to bring four players to Crystal Palace today. I assume one of them is Paddy Kenny, his inspiration, his muse, the reason he gets up in the morning. | Neil Warnock has told TalkSport that he wants to bring four players to Crystal Palace today. I assume one of them is Paddy Kenny, his inspiration, his muse, the reason he gets up in the morning. |
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| “I love this day, don’t you absolutely love this day?” says Sky Sports Man. | “I love this day, don’t you absolutely love this day?” says Sky Sports Man. |
| “I absolutely love it!” says Sky Sports Woman. | “I absolutely love it!” says Sky Sports Woman. |
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| Oh Loic! How could you! | Oh Loic! How could you! |
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| “Alan Curbishley, still with us ...” | “Alan Curbishley, still with us ...” |
| I was worried that the Sky presenter was going to continue by saying “still ... with ... us ... it’s been how long, Alan? Alan? How long have you been with us? It feels like it’s been for ever.” | I was worried that the Sky presenter was going to continue by saying “still ... with ... us ... it’s been how long, Alan? Alan? How long have you been with us? It feels like it’s been for ever.” |
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| My colleague, Dominic Fifield, recently a cover star in the Crystal Palace programme has been in touch. He says that Palace are looking at Zeki Fryers. Tyrone Mings, James McArthur and a striker, Chelsea are unlikely to do any business and it should be busy at QPR, with Aaron Lennon, Sandro and Jermain Defoe all potentially on their way to Loftus Road. Who’s QPR’s manager again? | My colleague, Dominic Fifield, recently a cover star in the Crystal Palace programme has been in touch. He says that Palace are looking at Zeki Fryers. Tyrone Mings, James McArthur and a striker, Chelsea are unlikely to do any business and it should be busy at QPR, with Aaron Lennon, Sandro and Jermain Defoe all potentially on their way to Loftus Road. Who’s QPR’s manager again? |
| Major honour to be sitting next to this guy today pic.twitter.com/BIVvuaXog2 | Major honour to be sitting next to this guy today pic.twitter.com/BIVvuaXog2 |
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| Here’s what Paul Lambert had to say about Tom Cleverley’s possible move to Aston Villa: “There’s no update on that. He’s still a Manchester United player. Nothing’s gone forward on that.” | Here’s what Paul Lambert had to say about Tom Cleverley’s possible move to Aston Villa: “There’s no update on that. He’s still a Manchester United player. Nothing’s gone forward on that.” |
| And here’s what Steve Bruce had to say about the chances of Cleverley going to Hull: “Everyone keeps writing about Cleverley but I can’t see it. I don’t think it will happen.” | And here’s what Steve Bruce had to say about the chances of Cleverley going to Hull: “Everyone keeps writing about Cleverley but I can’t see it. I don’t think it will happen.” |
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| Barry Glendenning has just arrived in the office - our very own Jim White - and has asked why there are already so many people here. “Is it deadline day?” he queries. | Barry Glendenning has just arrived in the office - our very own Jim White - and has asked why there are already so many people here. “Is it deadline day?” he queries. |
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| Excellent pronunciation on Sporting Gijon by Sky’s man in Glasgow. He really nailed the Hee-Hon. | Excellent pronunciation on Sporting Gijon by Sky’s man in Glasgow. He really nailed the Hee-Hon. |
| 7.24am BST | |
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| I see that Atletico Madrid have signed Alessio Cerci from Torino. That’s one striker who won’t be going to Arsenal. | I see that Atletico Madrid have signed Alessio Cerci from Torino. That’s one striker who won’t be going to Arsenal. |
| 7.17am BST | |
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| Alan Curbishley is in the Sky Sports News studio. He thinks that Radamel Falcao fits the bill for Arsenal. | Alan Curbishley is in the Sky Sports News studio. He thinks that Radamel Falcao fits the bill for Arsenal. |
| 7.15am BST | |
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| It is far too early to be watching Sky Sports News. They’re all so happy and smiley and giddy. What’s wrong with these people? | It is far too early to be watching Sky Sports News. They’re all so happy and smiley and giddy. What’s wrong with these people? |
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| Preamble | Preamble |
| Morning! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Will Radamel Falcao move from one rich club to another rich club? Will Arsenal sign a striker? Will Arsenal sign a defensive midfielder? Will Arsenal sign some defensive cover? Will Arsenal sign a dainty creative midfielder? Will Manchester United sign a new defence and a new midfield? Will Tottenham sign Morgan Schneiderlin? Will Harry Redknapp sign Jermain Defoe for the 17th time in his career? Can a man go insane from watching too much Sky Sports News? Find out all that and much more in transfer window deadline day liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Morning! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Will Radamel Falcao move from one rich club to another rich club? Will Arsenal sign a striker? Will Arsenal sign a defensive midfielder? Will Arsenal sign some defensive cover? Will Arsenal sign a dainty creative midfielder? Will Manchester United sign a new defence and a new midfield? Will Tottenham sign Morgan Schneiderlin? Will Harry Redknapp sign Jermain Defoe for the 17th time in his career? Can a man go insane from watching too much Sky Sports News? Find out all that and much more in transfer window deadline day liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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