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| Transfer deadline day: Chelsea sign Cuadrado and Lennon joins Everton – as it happened | Transfer deadline day: Chelsea sign Cuadrado and Lennon joins Everton – as it happened |
| (18 days later) | |
| 12.36am GMT | |
| 00:36 | |
| Bye! | Bye! |
| It seems very likely that there are no late surprises likely to ambush us tonight, and it is thus time for me to wrap up this epic slog through deadline day’s great avalanche of deals. It’s been a blast, really it has. Thanks for being there. Bye! | It seems very likely that there are no late surprises likely to ambush us tonight, and it is thus time for me to wrap up this epic slog through deadline day’s great avalanche of deals. It’s been a blast, really it has. Thanks for being there. Bye! |
| And here’s a picture of Darren Fletcher, by way of farewell. Farewell! | And here’s a picture of Darren Fletcher, by way of farewell. Farewell! |
| Welcome to @WBAFCofficial, Darren! #COYB #wba pic.twitter.com/KC5MnPcO96 | Welcome to @WBAFCofficial, Darren! #COYB #wba pic.twitter.com/KC5MnPcO96 |
| 12.21am GMT | |
| 00:21 | |
| More good stuff from David Gold. He and Daniel Levy will not be exchanging Christmas cards this year, I’d wager: | More good stuff from David Gold. He and Daniel Levy will not be exchanging Christmas cards this year, I’d wager: |
| I'd like to thank David Sullivan and Sam for their efforts too secure new players during this window. dg (more) | I'd like to thank David Sullivan and Sam for their efforts too secure new players during this window. dg (more) |
| however no matter how hard you tried there are people out their that you just can't do business with. dg | however no matter how hard you tried there are people out their that you just can't do business with. dg |
| 12.18am GMT | |
| 00:18 | |
| “Today’s been very stressful and actually went down to the wire, but we finally got it over the line thanks to Steve,” says Hull’s deputy chairman, Ehab Allan. “We were hoping for a second signing today but unfortunately, with the pressures of signing the striker, we missed other opportunities. It’s been a very busy day I’m very pleased now it’s all done and dusted.” | “Today’s been very stressful and actually went down to the wire, but we finally got it over the line thanks to Steve,” says Hull’s deputy chairman, Ehab Allan. “We were hoping for a second signing today but unfortunately, with the pressures of signing the striker, we missed other opportunities. It’s been a very busy day I’m very pleased now it’s all done and dusted.” |
| 12.15am GMT | |
| 00:15 | |
| Done deal: Darren Fletcher signs for West Brom | Done deal: Darren Fletcher signs for West Brom |
| Albion are delighted to welcome Darren Fletcher on free transfer. Our new No.24 has signed a 2.5 year deal with a 12-month option #wba | Albion are delighted to welcome Darren Fletcher on free transfer. Our new No.24 has signed a 2.5 year deal with a 12-month option #wba |
| 12.11am GMT | |
| 00:11 | |
| Done deal: Hull sign Dame N'Doye | Done deal: Hull sign Dame N'Doye |
| TRANSFER: We are delighted to confirm the signing of Senegal international striker Dame N’Doye from Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee | TRANSFER: We are delighted to confirm the signing of Senegal international striker Dame N’Doye from Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee |
| TRANSFER: The 29-year-old has penned a two-and-a-half-year deal, with the Club holding the option of extending that by a further year | TRANSFER: The 29-year-old has penned a two-and-a-half-year deal, with the Club holding the option of extending that by a further year |
| 12.04am GMT | |
| 00:04 | |
| Sky are indeed reporting that N’Doye has completed his move to Hull, for £3m. | Sky are indeed reporting that N’Doye has completed his move to Hull, for £3m. |
| 12.02am GMT | |
| 00:02 | |
| David Gold’s update on his “don’t go to bed” transfer teaser: | David Gold’s update on his “don’t go to bed” transfer teaser: |
| Sorry for keeping you up late but at the last moment the main deal collapsed and the rest folded like a pack of cards. Stay strong. dg | Sorry for keeping you up late but at the last moment the main deal collapsed and the rest folded like a pack of cards. Stay strong. dg |
| 12.02am GMT | |
| 00:02 | |
| Hull are still hopeful of signing Dame N’Doye from Lokomotiv Moscow. They’re working on the fine print of the contract, and have submitted a deal sheet to the Premier League to give themselves an extension to 1am. | Hull are still hopeful of signing Dame N’Doye from Lokomotiv Moscow. They’re working on the fine print of the contract, and have submitted a deal sheet to the Premier League to give themselves an extension to 1am. |
| 11.59pm GMT | |
| 23:59 | |
| It looks like United fought off the rival interest of Plymouth Argyle to sign Kellett. A curious deal, that. | It looks like United fought off the rival interest of Plymouth Argyle to sign Kellett. A curious deal, that. |
| 11.57pm GMT | |
| 23:57 | |
| If you’ve never heard of Andy Kellett before, watch this. He’s basically Diego Maradona. | If you’ve never heard of Andy Kellett before, watch this. He’s basically Diego Maradona. |
| 11.55pm GMT | |
| 23:55 | |
| News just coming in from Australia, and Tim Cahill is off to Shanghai: | News just coming in from Australia, and Tim Cahill is off to Shanghai: |
| #BREAKING: Socceroo Tim Cahill has announced he is moving to Chinese Super League Club Shanghai Shenhua pic.twitter.com/gfxd7GtplR | #BREAKING: Socceroo Tim Cahill has announced he is moving to Chinese Super League Club Shanghai Shenhua pic.twitter.com/gfxd7GtplR |
| 11.53pm GMT | |
| 23:53 | |
| Done deals: Manchester United have signed defender Andy Kellett on loan from Bolton for the rest of the season, with Saidy Janko going the other way. | Done deals: Manchester United have signed defender Andy Kellett on loan from Bolton for the rest of the season, with Saidy Janko going the other way. |
| 11.49pm GMT | |
| 23:49 | |
| The best thing about Sheffield Wednesday signing Melo is that every time he wears their away kit we can play this: | The best thing about Sheffield Wednesday signing Melo is that every time he wears their away kit we can play this: |
| 11.45pm GMT | |
| 23:45 | |
| Benoît Assou-Ekotto reacts on Instagram to his release by Tottenham: | Benoît Assou-Ekotto reacts on Instagram to his release by Tottenham: |
| 11.44pm GMT | |
| 23:44 | |
| “The Scottish transfer window closes at midnight. I hear rumours of at least one, maybe more, players on the Newcastle Utd books moving on loan to Govan,” writes Paul Connelly. “Have you heard anything?” Well, as it happens … | “The Scottish transfer window closes at midnight. I hear rumours of at least one, maybe more, players on the Newcastle Utd books moving on loan to Govan,” writes Paul Connelly. “Have you heard anything?” Well, as it happens … |
| Gaël Bigirimana, Kevin Mbabu, Shane Ferguson, Remie Streete and Haris Vučkić have joined @RangersFC on loan. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/kcHKrc5OfG | Gaël Bigirimana, Kevin Mbabu, Shane Ferguson, Remie Streete and Haris Vučkić have joined @RangersFC on loan. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/kcHKrc5OfG |
| 11.42pm GMT | |
| 23:42 | |
| According to fotbollskanalen, Martin Olsson passed a medical at West Brom but couldn’t agree a contract. In particular, he wanted a release clause to be triggered if the club was relegated, but the Baggies weren’t so keen. | According to fotbollskanalen, Martin Olsson passed a medical at West Brom but couldn’t agree a contract. In particular, he wanted a release clause to be triggered if the club was relegated, but the Baggies weren’t so keen. |
| Updated | |
| at 11.42pm GMT | |
| 11.40pm GMT | |
| 23:40 | |
| Done deal: Sheffield Wednesday have signed Melo. I don’t really know who Melo is. Sorry. | Done deal: Sheffield Wednesday have signed Melo. I don’t really know who Melo is. Sorry. |
| BREAKING: Owls sign Portugese midfielder Melo on three and a half year deal #swfc pic.twitter.com/gUMgKyeYSc | BREAKING: Owls sign Portugese midfielder Melo on three and a half year deal #swfc pic.twitter.com/gUMgKyeYSc |
| 11.38pm GMT | |
| 23:38 | |
| Done deal: West Brom have signed Darren Fletcher on a free transfer. | Done deal: West Brom have signed Darren Fletcher on a free transfer. |
| 11.37pm GMT | |
| 23:37 | |
| “I was wondering if you could clarify something on the Tom Ince loan deal to Derby,” pleads Padraig McNamara. “By my understanding he’s already played games for Hull and Notts Forest this season. Given the Fifa ruling on the Hatem Ben Arfa move to Nice, how does the Ince deal not fall foul of the same rule restricting players to no more than two teams per season? Do Fifa regs differ for the second tier?” | “I was wondering if you could clarify something on the Tom Ince loan deal to Derby,” pleads Padraig McNamara. “By my understanding he’s already played games for Hull and Notts Forest this season. Given the Fifa ruling on the Hatem Ben Arfa move to Nice, how does the Ince deal not fall foul of the same rule restricting players to no more than two teams per season? Do Fifa regs differ for the second tier?” |
| It’s all a little confusing. Fifa regulation 5.3 states: | It’s all a little confusing. Fifa regulation 5.3 states: |
| Players may be registered with a maximum of three clubs during one season. During this period, the player is only eligible to play official matches for two clubs. As an exception to this rule, a player moving between two clubs belonging to associations with overlapping seasons (i.e. start of the season in summer/autumn as opposed to winter/spring) may be eligible to play in official matches for a third club during the relevant season, provided he has fully complied with his contractual obligations towards his previous clubs. Equally, the provisions relating to the registration periods (article 6) as well as to the minimum length of a contract (article 18 paragraph 2) must be respected. | Players may be registered with a maximum of three clubs during one season. During this period, the player is only eligible to play official matches for two clubs. As an exception to this rule, a player moving between two clubs belonging to associations with overlapping seasons (i.e. start of the season in summer/autumn as opposed to winter/spring) may be eligible to play in official matches for a third club during the relevant season, provided he has fully complied with his contractual obligations towards his previous clubs. Equally, the provisions relating to the registration periods (article 6) as well as to the minimum length of a contract (article 18 paragraph 2) must be respected. |
| So, in short, I’ve no idea why Tom Ince is allowed to play for three clubs. | So, in short, I’ve no idea why Tom Ince is allowed to play for three clubs. |
| 11.31pm GMT | |
| 23:31 | |
| Not only did West Brom not sign Carlton Cole, they didn’t sign Martin Olsson either. | Not only did West Brom not sign Carlton Cole, they didn’t sign Martin Olsson either. |
| .@fotbollskanal say Martin Olsson could not agree terms with West Brom and will remain at Norwich. #wba #ncfc | .@fotbollskanal say Martin Olsson could not agree terms with West Brom and will remain at Norwich. #wba #ncfc |
| 11.22pm GMT | |
| 23:22 | |
| Definitely not a done deal: Carlton Cole has not left West Ham. Kara Mbodj has not joined West Ham. No update to this tweet, presumably because David Gold has gone to bed. | Definitely not a done deal: Carlton Cole has not left West Ham. Kara Mbodj has not joined West Ham. No update to this tweet, presumably because David Gold has gone to bed. |
| Don't go to bed. dg | Don't go to bed. dg |
| 11.17pm GMT | |
| 23:17 | |
| Dele Alli says: “It’s a massive club and I’m really happy to be here. I’m really looking forward to meeting all the lads and getting to work with the manager. It’s a dream come true.” | Dele Alli says: “It’s a massive club and I’m really happy to be here. I’m really looking forward to meeting all the lads and getting to work with the manager. It’s a dream come true.” |
| 11.16pm GMT | |
| 23:16 | |
| Dele Alli signs for Spurs! | Dele Alli signs for Spurs! |
| Done deal: “Dele has joined us on a five-and-a-half year contract until 2020 and has now been loaned back to MK Dons for the remainder of the campaign,” report Spurs. | Done deal: “Dele has joined us on a five-and-a-half year contract until 2020 and has now been loaned back to MK Dons for the remainder of the campaign,” report Spurs. |
| We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with MK Dons for the signing of Dele Alli. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/WqYjlBi0wX | We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with MK Dons for the signing of Dele Alli. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/WqYjlBi0wX |
| 11.08pm GMT | |
| 23:08 | |
| Done deal: Leon Clarke, the 29-year-old striker, makes the 18th move, temporary or permanent, of his career. He’s had 14 in the last seven and a half years. A great friend of transfer rumourmongers everywhere. | Done deal: Leon Clarke, the 29-year-old striker, makes the 18th move, temporary or permanent, of his career. He’s had 14 in the last seven and a half years. A great friend of transfer rumourmongers everywhere. |
| CONFIRMED: Leon Clarke joins Wigan Athletic on loan from @OfficialWolves - http://t.co/1EGzpkIHxC #DeadlineDay #wafc pic.twitter.com/oVQfg63kZq | CONFIRMED: Leon Clarke joins Wigan Athletic on loan from @OfficialWolves - http://t.co/1EGzpkIHxC #DeadlineDay #wafc pic.twitter.com/oVQfg63kZq |
| 11.04pm GMT | |
| 23:04 | |
| Don't forget the deal sheet! | Don't forget the deal sheet! |
| The deal sheet is a cunning way for clubs to keep a-wheelin’ and a-dealin’ even after the 11pm bongs: | The deal sheet is a cunning way for clubs to keep a-wheelin’ and a-dealin’ even after the 11pm bongs: |
| However, there could still be some late #DeadlineDay deals... pic.twitter.com/yrXSgSRwty | However, there could still be some late #DeadlineDay deals... pic.twitter.com/yrXSgSRwty |
| 11.02pm GMT | |
| 23:02 | |
| Emmanuel Adebayor is to spend the remainder of the season at Tottenham, which could kibosh Carlton Cole’s move to West Brom, because West Ham no longer have a striker to replace him with. | Emmanuel Adebayor is to spend the remainder of the season at Tottenham, which could kibosh Carlton Cole’s move to West Brom, because West Ham no longer have a striker to replace him with. |
| Updated | |
| at 11.03pm GMT | |
| 11.00pm GMT | |
| 23:00 | |
| BONG! It's 11pm and it's all over! | BONG! It's 11pm and it's all over! |
| The January transfer window is now closed | The January transfer window is now closed |
| 11.00pm GMT | |
| 23:00 | |
| Also a done deal: Jesse Lingard is going to spend the rest of the season at Derby. | Also a done deal: Jesse Lingard is going to spend the rest of the season at Derby. |
| Jesse Lingard has joined Championship club Derby County on loan until the end of the season. Best of luck! #mufc | Jesse Lingard has joined Championship club Derby County on loan until the end of the season. Best of luck! #mufc |
| 10.59pm GMT | |
| 22:59 | |
| Done deal: as previously advertised, Ryan Bertrand is now a full-time Southampton player. | Done deal: as previously advertised, Ryan Bertrand is now a full-time Southampton player. |
| OFFICIAL: We’re delighted to announce that @ryanbertrand3 has completed a permanent #deadlineday move to #SaintsFC. pic.twitter.com/jrMRB15t5s | OFFICIAL: We’re delighted to announce that @ryanbertrand3 has completed a permanent #deadlineday move to #SaintsFC. pic.twitter.com/jrMRB15t5s |
| 10.57pm GMT | |
| 22:57 | |
| Everton’s official statistican, Gavin Buckland, has delved into his bumper book of Goodison-Beatles coincidences and come up with this cracker: | Everton’s official statistican, Gavin Buckland, has delved into his bumper book of Goodison-Beatles coincidences and come up with this cracker: |
| Nice if Lennon makes his #efc debut at Goodison in the derby on Saturday, as George Harrison did exactly the same for us in September 1913 | Nice if Lennon makes his #efc debut at Goodison in the derby on Saturday, as George Harrison did exactly the same for us in September 1913 |
| 10.53pm GMT | |
| 22:53 | |
| Done deal: Other player from same club joins same club. | Done deal: Other player from same club joins same club. |
| LOAN: @CMcAleny has been loaned to Cardiff City until the end of the season. #efc | LOAN: @CMcAleny has been loaned to Cardiff City until the end of the season. #efc |
| 10.52pm GMT | |
| 22:52 | |
| Done deal: Player joins club. | Done deal: Player joins club. |
| CONFIRMED: Winger @MattyKennedy31 joins Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee. #EFC | CONFIRMED: Winger @MattyKennedy31 joins Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee. #EFC |
| 10.51pm GMT | |
| 22:51 | |
| Apologies for my oversight. Glad to set the record straight. | Apologies for my oversight. Glad to set the record straight. |
| @Simon_Burnton You missed one name signed, under the radar in the UK, but Cobh Ramblers of the League of Ireland D1 signed one Audie Dunlea. | @Simon_Burnton You missed one name signed, under the radar in the UK, but Cobh Ramblers of the League of Ireland D1 signed one Audie Dunlea. |
| Today's signings: Kevin Mulcahy, Jonathan Creamer, Stephen Hickey, Audie Dunlea pic.twitter.com/EuV5koKWfC | Today's signings: Kevin Mulcahy, Jonathan Creamer, Stephen Hickey, Audie Dunlea pic.twitter.com/EuV5koKWfC |
| 10.49pm GMT | |
| 22:49 | |
| “Everton now have Lennon and McCarthy in their midfield,” notes Jack Coleman. “All they need to add now is Harrison Reed and some lad called Starr and they’ll have a complete set. Looking at their past spending I’m sure Kenwright and Moyes would have gone along with the sentiment that money can’t buy them love.” | “Everton now have Lennon and McCarthy in their midfield,” notes Jack Coleman. “All they need to add now is Harrison Reed and some lad called Starr and they’ll have a complete set. Looking at their past spending I’m sure Kenwright and Moyes would have gone along with the sentiment that money can’t buy them love.” |
| 10.47pm GMT | |
| 22:47 | |
| Today’s big deal in Ligue 1 sees the 20-year-old Argentinian winger Lucas Ocampos leave Monaco for Marseille: | Today’s big deal in Ligue 1 sees the 20-year-old Argentinian winger Lucas Ocampos leave Monaco for Marseille: |
| Lucas Ocampos prêté à l’OM #Mercato → http://t.co/GTJttC5Bif #TeamOM pic.twitter.com/k04gI3mixL | Lucas Ocampos prêté à l’OM #Mercato → http://t.co/GTJttC5Bif #TeamOM pic.twitter.com/k04gI3mixL |
| 10.45pm GMT | |
| 22:45 | |
| Interesting stuff from Cahill. It’s 10.30am in Sydney in 45 minutes’ time. | Interesting stuff from Cahill. It’s 10.30am in Sydney in 45 minutes’ time. |
| I will be making an announcement today at 1030am Aussie time regarding my playing future. Thank you for all the kind messages. #TimCahill | I will be making an announcement today at 1030am Aussie time regarding my playing future. Thank you for all the kind messages. #TimCahill |
| 10.43pm GMT | |
| 22:43 | |
| Emmanuel Adebayor’s future looks troubled: Spurs would sell him to QPR, but he refuses to join them; he would join West Ham, but apparently Daniel Levy has personally intervened to block the move. The upshot is, unless someone shows a little flexibility, that he can’t go anywhere. | Emmanuel Adebayor’s future looks troubled: Spurs would sell him to QPR, but he refuses to join them; he would join West Ham, but apparently Daniel Levy has personally intervened to block the move. The upshot is, unless someone shows a little flexibility, that he can’t go anywhere. |
| 10.42pm GMT | |
| 22:42 | |
| Liverpool have given Philippe Coutinho a bumper five-year deal. Here’s Andy Hunter’s story. | Liverpool have given Philippe Coutinho a bumper five-year deal. Here’s Andy Hunter’s story. |
| 10.41pm GMT | |
| 22:41 | |
| We have too many pictures of players, after sealing a transfer, proudly holding up a shirt. We need more of them clutching domestic animals, I say. | We have too many pictures of players, after sealing a transfer, proudly holding up a shirt. We need more of them clutching domestic animals, I say. |
| Keith Andrews is back... and he celebrated his return with his dog Buster! #mkdons pic.twitter.com/WYz1XOwMRH | Keith Andrews is back... and he celebrated his return with his dog Buster! #mkdons pic.twitter.com/WYz1XOwMRH |
| 10.40pm GMT | |
| 22:40 | |
| Keith Andrews’ return to Bolton – reported here about 25 minutes ago – didn’t last long. | Keith Andrews’ return to Bolton – reported here about 25 minutes ago – didn’t last long. |
| BREAKING: Dons have completed the signing of Keith Andrews on loan until the end of the season... #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/tlaiTgVgdM | BREAKING: Dons have completed the signing of Keith Andrews on loan until the end of the season... #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/tlaiTgVgdM |
| 10.39pm GMT | |
| 22:39 | |
| More business for Crystal Palace, who have snapped up Lee Chung-Yong. | More business for Crystal Palace, who have snapped up Lee Chung-Yong. |
| And confirmation of Lee Chung-Yong's move to #cpfc from #bwfc. Barry Bannan goes in opposite direction on loan... http://t.co/BHPNihoHkh | And confirmation of Lee Chung-Yong's move to #cpfc from #bwfc. Barry Bannan goes in opposite direction on loan... http://t.co/BHPNihoHkh |
| 10.38pm GMT | |
| 22:38 | |
| Best names of players bought or sold by British clubs today: | Best names of players bought or sold by British clubs today: |
| 10.32pm GMT | |
| 22:32 | |
| Done deal: Wilfried Zaha has re-signed for Crystal Palace, as expected. This is what he said about it. | Done deal: Wilfried Zaha has re-signed for Crystal Palace, as expected. This is what he said about it. |
| I wasn’t getting much game time at Manchester United so took the opportunity of coming back on loan this season and to now have the chance to make the move permenant and come home to Selhurst Park is something I’m delighted about. For me to be a better player I need to play more games and having a gaffer that, I know, has great trust in me gives me the confidence I need to help me improve my game. | I wasn’t getting much game time at Manchester United so took the opportunity of coming back on loan this season and to now have the chance to make the move permenant and come home to Selhurst Park is something I’m delighted about. For me to be a better player I need to play more games and having a gaffer that, I know, has great trust in me gives me the confidence I need to help me improve my game. |
| OFFICIAL: Wilf Comes Home - @wilfriedzaha signs five and a half year deal #DeadlineDay #CPFC http://t.co/226dqXvOhF pic.twitter.com/fTQx5LmxXs | OFFICIAL: Wilf Comes Home - @wilfriedzaha signs five and a half year deal #DeadlineDay #CPFC http://t.co/226dqXvOhF pic.twitter.com/fTQx5LmxXs |
| 10.31pm GMT | |
| 22:31 | |
| Done deal: Aaron Lennon is an Everton player | Done deal: Aaron Lennon is an Everton player |
| Temporarily, at least. | Temporarily, at least. |
| CONFIRMED: Everton have signed Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon on loan until the end of the season. Welcome, Aaron! #EFC | CONFIRMED: Everton have signed Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon on loan until the end of the season. Welcome, Aaron! #EFC |
| 10.30pm GMT | |
| 22:30 | |
| This is interesting: 50 British players have made international transfers this month. So it’s no longer true that our players won’t travel abroad. | This is interesting: 50 British players have made international transfers this month. So it’s no longer true that our players won’t travel abroad. |
| Big5: The top 3 nationalities for incoming intl. transfers this winter are British, Spanish and French. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/CNzrqAKDBN | Big5: The top 3 nationalities for incoming intl. transfers this winter are British, Spanish and French. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/CNzrqAKDBN |
| 10.28pm GMT | |
| 22:28 | |
| According to Sky, Jesse Lingard has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester United and promptly sodded off to Derby for the remainder of the season, where he joins their recent loan jamboree. | According to Sky, Jesse Lingard has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester United and promptly sodded off to Derby for the remainder of the season, where he joins their recent loan jamboree. |
| 10.26pm GMT | |
| 22:26 | |
| “Not this this is going to provide Simon McMahon any comfort, this Celtic supporter is not too pleased with the deals for Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven,” writes Paul Connelly. “Nothing against the players themselves, and I’m sure they will play well for Celtic but it’s too bad it will be at the expense of a close rival. It’s too bad this kind of transfer can take place in the January window and not be limited to the summer. I don’t know how one could structure a rule to prevent it, but I wish there was something that could be done. As we’ve seen too often in the past, moral suasion* doesn’t work when it comes to money.” | “Not this this is going to provide Simon McMahon any comfort, this Celtic supporter is not too pleased with the deals for Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven,” writes Paul Connelly. “Nothing against the players themselves, and I’m sure they will play well for Celtic but it’s too bad it will be at the expense of a close rival. It’s too bad this kind of transfer can take place in the January window and not be limited to the summer. I don’t know how one could structure a rule to prevent it, but I wish there was something that could be done. As we’ve seen too often in the past, moral suasion* doesn’t work when it comes to money.” |
| It does taste a little sour, but ‘twas ever thus, with big clubs buying their rivals’ best players. Hurts more mid-season than pre-season, though. | It does taste a little sour, but ‘twas ever thus, with big clubs buying their rivals’ best players. Hurts more mid-season than pre-season, though. |
| * Moral suasion: “It’s a pretty common phrase in N. America, or Canada at least,” Paul explains, “meaning persuading a person to act a certain way because it’s morally the right thing to do rather than legislating the prohibition of certain behaviour.” | * Moral suasion: “It’s a pretty common phrase in N. America, or Canada at least,” Paul explains, “meaning persuading a person to act a certain way because it’s morally the right thing to do rather than legislating the prohibition of certain behaviour.” |
| 10.16pm GMT | |
| 22:16 | |
| Keith Andrews’ extremely unsuccessful loan from Bolton to Watford has been cancelled. | Keith Andrews’ extremely unsuccessful loan from Bolton to Watford has been cancelled. |
| CONFIRMED: Midfielder Keith Andrews' loan with #watfordfc has been cut short and he will now return to Bolton | CONFIRMED: Midfielder Keith Andrews' loan with #watfordfc has been cut short and he will now return to Bolton |
| 10.14pm GMT | |
| 22:14 | |
| The Telegraph’s Matt Law reports on an interesting twist on the Adebayor-to-West-Ham deal: | The Telegraph’s Matt Law reports on an interesting twist on the Adebayor-to-West-Ham deal: |
| Levy will so far subsidise Adebayor's wages for any club BUT West Ham. West Ham waiting to see if that changes in next hour #thfc #whufc | Levy will so far subsidise Adebayor's wages for any club BUT West Ham. West Ham waiting to see if that changes in next hour #thfc #whufc |
| 10.11pm GMT | |
| 22:11 | |
| Apparently the Premier League had given the Zarate/Jarvis business the thumbs up, before checking the small print, getting back in touch and giving it the thumbs down. | Apparently the Premier League had given the Zarate/Jarvis business the thumbs up, before checking the small print, getting back in touch and giving it the thumbs down. |
| 10.09pm GMT | |
| 22:09 | |
| Looks like West Ham definitely have something exciting planned: | Looks like West Ham definitely have something exciting planned: |
| Don't go to bed. dg | Don't go to bed. dg |
| 10.07pm GMT | |
| 22:07 | |
| Sky say the medical has been passed. Spurs say it’s “SO CLOSE”. Update when I have it. | Sky say the medical has been passed. Spurs say it’s “SO CLOSE”. Update when I have it. |
| Dele Alli taking medical as Spurs move nears completion - SO CLOSE. Tottenham Hotspur are moving closer and closer... http://t.co/GnzJBdiRrr | Dele Alli taking medical as Spurs move nears completion - SO CLOSE. Tottenham Hotspur are moving closer and closer... http://t.co/GnzJBdiRrr |
| 10.06pm GMT | |
| 22:06 | |
| Achuth Vasudevan quips: “Lennon’s move to Everton collapses after his attempts to cross the t’s miss the target. I’ll show myself out.” | Achuth Vasudevan quips: “Lennon’s move to Everton collapses after his attempts to cross the t’s miss the target. I’ll show myself out.” |
| 10.04pm GMT | |
| 22:04 | |
| West Ham have, according to Sky, reacted to their failure to sign Zarate by slapping in a bid for Emmanuel Adebayor! | West Ham have, according to Sky, reacted to their failure to sign Zarate by slapping in a bid for Emmanuel Adebayor! |
| 10.04pm GMT | |
| 22:04 | |
| Done deal: In more ways than one. | Done deal: In more ways than one. |
| It’s Done. Blades have signed striker Matt Done for undisclosed fee from Rochdale #twitterblades #sufc #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/9WSvq3tgQs | It’s Done. Blades have signed striker Matt Done for undisclosed fee from Rochdale #twitterblades #sufc #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/9WSvq3tgQs |
| 10.03pm GMT | |
| 22:03 | |
| After Liverpool being linked with a deal to sign Danny Ings and loan him back to Burnley, even though it would be totally against the rules, came the suggestion that Mauro Zarate might return to West Ham, who could send Matt Jarvis the other way. You’re not allowed to return from a loan in the same window as you leave, apparently, so that’s that one nixed. | After Liverpool being linked with a deal to sign Danny Ings and loan him back to Burnley, even though it would be totally against the rules, came the suggestion that Mauro Zarate might return to West Ham, who could send Matt Jarvis the other way. You’re not allowed to return from a loan in the same window as you leave, apparently, so that’s that one nixed. |
| 9.58pm GMT | |
| 21:58 | |
| Obviously not a great deal for United, but I think there are lots of clauses on his Palace deal, including a hefty sell-on, so it might not work out as badly as it perhaps now seems. He was a lollipop-addicted penalty-magnet during his first spell at Palace, but it may be that the Premier League is less full of defenders who clumsily fall for his schtick than the Championship. | Obviously not a great deal for United, but I think there are lots of clauses on his Palace deal, including a hefty sell-on, so it might not work out as badly as it perhaps now seems. He was a lollipop-addicted penalty-magnet during his first spell at Palace, but it may be that the Premier League is less full of defenders who clumsily fall for his schtick than the Championship. |
| @bbc5live @bbcsport @markchapman @Simon_Burnton At £12m is Zaha the most expensive 12month loan of all time? | @bbc5live @bbcsport @markchapman @Simon_Burnton At £12m is Zaha the most expensive 12month loan of all time? |
| 9.44pm GMT | |
| 21:44 | |
| STATS! | STATS! |
| 110 players have moved to England from other countries in this transfer window so far. The next busiest countries when it comes to international transfers are Germany (a distant 77) and Mexico (71). | 110 players have moved to England from other countries in this transfer window so far. The next busiest countries when it comes to international transfers are Germany (a distant 77) and Mexico (71). |
| The 16 countries with #transferwindow closing today have so far completed 705 incoming intl. transfers. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/BqVOv65uKW | The 16 countries with #transferwindow closing today have so far completed 705 incoming intl. transfers. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/BqVOv65uKW |
| 9.41pm GMT | |
| 21:41 | |
| Sky Sports have broadcast actual real footage of Darren Fletcher arriving in his car at West Bromwich Albion. Remarkable stuff. | Sky Sports have broadcast actual real footage of Darren Fletcher arriving in his car at West Bromwich Albion. Remarkable stuff. |
| 9.39pm GMT | |
| 21:39 | |
| “Transfer deadline day can go | “Transfer deadline day can go |
| #¢ƒ∆ ^∂∫ç√å† | #¢ƒ∆ ^∂∫ç√å† |
| away,” rages Simon McMahon. “The news that Dundee United have sold Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven to Celtic has made me feel physically sick. We play them in the League Cup final next month, for heaven’s sake! We’re still in the Scottish Cup, and within touching distance in the league, although second place is a more realistic possibility. It’s not as if we need the money as we’re debt free, having sold Andrew Robertson and Ryan Gauld in the summer for £6m. But to accept £2m for both to one of our main rivals shows a shocking lack of ambition from the club. Very, very unhappy tonight.” | away,” rages Simon McMahon. “The news that Dundee United have sold Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven to Celtic has made me feel physically sick. We play them in the League Cup final next month, for heaven’s sake! We’re still in the Scottish Cup, and within touching distance in the league, although second place is a more realistic possibility. It’s not as if we need the money as we’re debt free, having sold Andrew Robertson and Ryan Gauld in the summer for £6m. But to accept £2m for both to one of our main rivals shows a shocking lack of ambition from the club. Very, very unhappy tonight.” |
| With good reason, I fear. Commiserations. | With good reason, I fear. Commiserations. |
| 9.36pm GMT | |
| 21:36 | |
| Assou-Ekotto left Tottenham precisely 624 days after he last played for them. | Assou-Ekotto left Tottenham precisely 624 days after he last played for them. |
| 9.35pm GMT | |
| 21:35 | |
| Done deal: Tottenham have convinced Benoît Assou-Ekotto to do one. A half-decent left-back, but a great interviewee. | Done deal: Tottenham have convinced Benoît Assou-Ekotto to do one. A half-decent left-back, but a great interviewee. |
| We can confirm that Benoit Assou-Ekotto has been released from his contract with the Club. We wish him well. pic.twitter.com/iWE2cDBu05 | We can confirm that Benoit Assou-Ekotto has been released from his contract with the Club. We wish him well. pic.twitter.com/iWE2cDBu05 |
| 9.33pm GMT | |
| 21:33 | |
| Mohamed Salah has, as widely predicted, signed on loan for Fiorentina for the remainder of the season. | Mohamed Salah has, as widely predicted, signed on loan for Fiorentina for the remainder of the season. |
| UFFICIALE. Fiorentina ha conseguido la cesión(2016) del extremo que llega procedente del Chelsea, Mohamed Salah pic.twitter.com/xi9ppuQy0V | UFFICIALE. Fiorentina ha conseguido la cesión(2016) del extremo que llega procedente del Chelsea, Mohamed Salah pic.twitter.com/xi9ppuQy0V |
| Updated | |
| at 9.46pm GMT | |
| 9.29pm GMT | |
| 21:29 | |
| The Senegalese defender Kara Mbodj is on his way to West Ham and his current club, Genk, think he’s not coming back. | The Senegalese defender Kara Mbodj is on his way to West Ham and his current club, Genk, think he’s not coming back. |
| 9.26pm GMT | |
| 21:26 | |
| Done deal: Tom Ince has joined Derby on loan. They’ve already got Darren Bent there, which is some strong loanage. | Done deal: Tom Ince has joined Derby on loan. They’ve already got Darren Bent there, which is some strong loanage. |
| DEADLINE DAY: #DCFC have signed @RealThomasInce on loan from @HullCity until the end of the season https://t.co/yl8Jo1Ak25 #DeadlineDay | DEADLINE DAY: #DCFC have signed @RealThomasInce on loan from @HullCity until the end of the season https://t.co/yl8Jo1Ak25 #DeadlineDay |
| 9.24pm GMT | |
| 21:24 | |
| Apparently Southampton are hoping to make Ryan Bertrand’s loan move from Chelsea permanent before the end of the day. | Apparently Southampton are hoping to make Ryan Bertrand’s loan move from Chelsea permanent before the end of the day. |
| 9.23pm GMT | |
| 21:23 | |
| According to sources in Sweden, Martin Olsson has arrived at West Brom for his medical. | According to sources in Sweden, Martin Olsson has arrived at West Brom for his medical. |
| 9.18pm GMT | |
| 21:18 | |
| According to France Football, Roma are making a late swoop for Tottenham’s Younes Kaboul. | According to France Football, Roma are making a late swoop for Tottenham’s Younes Kaboul. |
| 9.17pm GMT | |
| 21:17 | |
| Done deal: Sunderland have convinced Cabral to go away. | Done deal: Sunderland have convinced Cabral to go away. |
| #SAFC can confirm that midfielder Cabral has left the club by mutual consent. pic.twitter.com/BOXsIK2HcN | #SAFC can confirm that midfielder Cabral has left the club by mutual consent. pic.twitter.com/BOXsIK2HcN |
| 9.16pm GMT | |
| 21:16 | |
| Done deal: Kyle Lafferty has signed for Caykur Rizespor. | Done deal: Kyle Lafferty has signed for Caykur Rizespor. |
| TRANSFER NEWS | Kyle Lafferty moves on loan to Caykur Rizespor until end of the season. MORE: http://t.co/GwrttcBoul pic.twitter.com/B3cogOni2Q | TRANSFER NEWS | Kyle Lafferty moves on loan to Caykur Rizespor until end of the season. MORE: http://t.co/GwrttcBoul pic.twitter.com/B3cogOni2Q |
| 9.14pm GMT | |
| 21:14 | |
| So who’s got the best deadline-day surname. Is it new Sheffield Wednesday striker Sergiu Bus, or is it Wigan’s Gaëtan Bong? I’m going bang for bong. | So who’s got the best deadline-day surname. Is it new Sheffield Wednesday striker Sergiu Bus, or is it Wigan’s Gaëtan Bong? I’m going bang for bong. |
| CONFIRMED: Read more about new signing @GaetanBong via http://t.co/xopihbtfQs #wafc pic.twitter.com/lCRPWNXpSl | CONFIRMED: Read more about new signing @GaetanBong via http://t.co/xopihbtfQs #wafc pic.twitter.com/lCRPWNXpSl |
| Updated | |
| at 9.15pm GMT | |
| 9.11pm GMT | |
| 21:11 | |
| Looks like Rickie Lambert would prefer Liverpool’s bench to Aston Villa’s first team. Perhaps he discussed his dilemma with Fabio Borini. | Looks like Rickie Lambert would prefer Liverpool’s bench to Aston Villa’s first team. Perhaps he discussed his dilemma with Fabio Borini. |
| Rickie Lambert is staying at Liverpool and won't be joining Aston Villa. | Rickie Lambert is staying at Liverpool and won't be joining Aston Villa. |
| 9.08pm GMT | |
| 21:08 | |
| Danny Ings is at the cinema! Best place, really – get away from all this nonsense. Though I don’t think American Sniper looks so great, personally. | Danny Ings is at the cinema! Best place, really – get away from all this nonsense. Though I don’t think American Sniper looks so great, personally. |
| Cinema with vokesdoggg @carlosgreeny88 @knoshville American sniper 👀👀👌 | Cinema with vokesdoggg @carlosgreeny88 @knoshville American sniper 👀👀👌 |
| 9.01pm GMT | |
| 21:01 | |
| So the striker West Ham are to bring in if Carlton Cole, as expected, goes to West Brom is … Mauro Zarate. They already own him, which is a plus. They’ll just recall him from loan at QPR. | So the striker West Ham are to bring in if Carlton Cole, as expected, goes to West Brom is … Mauro Zarate. They already own him, which is a plus. They’ll just recall him from loan at QPR. |
| 9.00pm GMT | |
| 21:00 | |
| One of the more unlikely January moves. A week ago Keshi Anderson was on trial at Brentford and played an Under-21 fixture against Crystal Palace. He scored a six-minute hat-trick, and the rest is history. A £35,000 fee is said to have changed hands. The 19-year-old has scored 19 goals in 29 games in the Southern League Division One Central this season. | One of the more unlikely January moves. A week ago Keshi Anderson was on trial at Brentford and played an Under-21 fixture against Crystal Palace. He scored a six-minute hat-trick, and the rest is history. A £35,000 fee is said to have changed hands. The 19-year-old has scored 19 goals in 29 games in the Southern League Division One Central this season. |
| TRANSFER: #CPFC sign @KeshMan_ from Barton Rovers through until June 2016 for an undisclosed fee. #deadlineday pic.twitter.com/KlbsVAVbe3 | TRANSFER: #CPFC sign @KeshMan_ from Barton Rovers through until June 2016 for an undisclosed fee. #deadlineday pic.twitter.com/KlbsVAVbe3 |
| 8.57pm GMT | |
| 20:57 | |
| “I see the Wikipedia elves have since gone and tidied up the Jim White wikipedia page,” reports Malcolm Cullen. “Bizarrely, they’ve left in the note that advises Jim is best known for his ‘wooden leg’. Unless it’s true, I suppose. Is it true?” I don’t know for sure, but I’d say it is extraordinarily unlikely. | “I see the Wikipedia elves have since gone and tidied up the Jim White wikipedia page,” reports Malcolm Cullen. “Bizarrely, they’ve left in the note that advises Jim is best known for his ‘wooden leg’. Unless it’s true, I suppose. Is it true?” I don’t know for sure, but I’d say it is extraordinarily unlikely. |
| 8.56pm GMT | |
| 20:56 | |
| “Aston Villa remain in talks with Liverpool over Rickie Lambert but there are several hurdles to overcome,” Andy Hunter tells me, “not least convincing a boyhood Liverpool fan to leave Anfield after only half a season.” | “Aston Villa remain in talks with Liverpool over Rickie Lambert but there are several hurdles to overcome,” Andy Hunter tells me, “not least convincing a boyhood Liverpool fan to leave Anfield after only half a season.” |
| 8.55pm GMT | |
| 20:55 | |
| One transfer which isn’t happening is Etienne Capoue’s to West Brom. They might, however, snap up Martin Olsson from Norwich for a rumoured £4m, where he could play with his twin brother Jonas Olsson*. | One transfer which isn’t happening is Etienne Capoue’s to West Brom. They might, however, snap up Martin Olsson from Norwich for a rumoured £4m, where he could play with his twin brother Jonas Olsson*. |
| Sky Sources: @SpursOfficial midfielder Étienne Capoue turns down loan move to @WBAFCofficial: http://t.co/WjIRnyNIkb #SkyDeadlineDay | Sky Sources: @SpursOfficial midfielder Étienne Capoue turns down loan move to @WBAFCofficial: http://t.co/WjIRnyNIkb #SkyDeadlineDay |
| * They’re not actually twins. Or even brothers. They don’t even look alike. | * They’re not actually twins. Or even brothers. They don’t even look alike. |
| 8.51pm GMT | |
| 20:51 | |
| Looks like Roger Johnson, a £7m signing from Birmingham City a few years back who more recently has been training on his own, is a free agent. | Looks like Roger Johnson, a £7m signing from Birmingham City a few years back who more recently has been training on his own, is a free agent. |
| Wolves and Roger Johnson have reached agreement to cancel his contract with immediate effect and the defender has left Molineux. | Wolves and Roger Johnson have reached agreement to cancel his contract with immediate effect and the defender has left Molineux. |
| 8.43pm GMT | |
| 20:43 | |
| Meanwhile Anderson’s move from Manchester United to Internacional in Brazil may not be confirmed until tomorrow, because the buying club’s president is not in Porto Alegre right now to do the announcing. | Meanwhile Anderson’s move from Manchester United to Internacional in Brazil may not be confirmed until tomorrow, because the buying club’s president is not in Porto Alegre right now to do the announcing. |
| 8.42pm GMT | |
| 20:42 | |
| According to Sky, if Carlton Cole leaves Upton Park, West Ham will sign another striker. Who could it be? | According to Sky, if Carlton Cole leaves Upton Park, West Ham will sign another striker. Who could it be? |
| 8.36pm GMT | |
| 20:36 | |
| This from the Press Assocation: | This from the Press Assocation: |
| Our reporter in the north-west Andy Hampson thinks Burnley could test Nottingham Forest’s resolve over midfielder Henri Lansbury. However, Fawaz Al Hasawi, the chairman and owner at Forest, is keen to hang on to his players. He tweeted this evening: “We will not be selling anyone . The season is still alive and we must hold on to our key players.” | Our reporter in the north-west Andy Hampson thinks Burnley could test Nottingham Forest’s resolve over midfielder Henri Lansbury. However, Fawaz Al Hasawi, the chairman and owner at Forest, is keen to hang on to his players. He tweeted this evening: “We will not be selling anyone . The season is still alive and we must hold on to our key players.” |
| 8.32pm GMT | |
| 20:32 | |
| Done deal: Someone has been mean about Jim White on Wikipedia. | Done deal: Someone has been mean about Jim White on Wikipedia. |
| @Simon_Burnton jim white's wiki page hacked.... | @Simon_Burnton jim white's wiki page hacked.... |
| 8.30pm GMT | |
| 20:30 | |
| Jamie Jackson’s sources at Old Trafford suggest that Anders Lindegaard will be staying in Manchester despite the arrival of Victor Valdés, and though Jesse Lingard may be leaving on loan it won’t be to Hull. Derby are apparently interested, though they’re busy finalising a deal for Tom Ince (from Hull, as it happens). | Jamie Jackson’s sources at Old Trafford suggest that Anders Lindegaard will be staying in Manchester despite the arrival of Victor Valdés, and though Jesse Lingard may be leaving on loan it won’t be to Hull. Derby are apparently interested, though they’re busy finalising a deal for Tom Ince (from Hull, as it happens). |
| 8.28pm GMT | |
| 20:28 | |
| “As a Benfica fan, it really breaks me that we have never given a proper chance to Djuricic,” writes Martinho Lucas Pires. “He showed promising glimpses of a creative organiser, but because Benfica does not play with a No10 he was often deployed as a winger or a second-forward, where he could not shine that much. But at times you could see that he had very good passing vision and technique, and a powerful dribble. If Koeman manages to bring the Eredivisie form that made the Serbian a talent (and judging by the Eredivisie players he brought to the Saints, he seems to be pretty good at knowing they will adapt to the Premier League), I fancy Southampton will have a strong attacking boost.” | “As a Benfica fan, it really breaks me that we have never given a proper chance to Djuricic,” writes Martinho Lucas Pires. “He showed promising glimpses of a creative organiser, but because Benfica does not play with a No10 he was often deployed as a winger or a second-forward, where he could not shine that much. But at times you could see that he had very good passing vision and technique, and a powerful dribble. If Koeman manages to bring the Eredivisie form that made the Serbian a talent (and judging by the Eredivisie players he brought to the Saints, he seems to be pretty good at knowing they will adapt to the Premier League), I fancy Southampton will have a strong attacking boost.” |
| This is what someone who follows Serbian football had to say about him: | This is what someone who follows Serbian football had to say about him: |
| Djuricic has struggled since leaving Heerenveen 2 years ago but he's shown his talent in the past and still has time to turn things around | Djuricic has struggled since leaving Heerenveen 2 years ago but he's shown his talent in the past and still has time to turn things around |
| 8.26pm GMT | |
| 20:26 | |
| Sky Sports News have just broadcast actual genuine footage of Carlton Cole arriving at West Bromwich Albion! Amazing scenes! | Sky Sports News have just broadcast actual genuine footage of Carlton Cole arriving at West Bromwich Albion! Amazing scenes! |
| 8.24pm GMT | |
| 20:24 | |
| Done deal: Aston Villa’s Callum Robinson will spend the rest of the season at Preston, and Millwall will take Jordan Archer from Spurs for a bit. | Done deal: Aston Villa’s Callum Robinson will spend the rest of the season at Preston, and Millwall will take Jordan Archer from Spurs for a bit. |
| Preston North End have completed the season long loan of @CallumRobbo37 from @AVFCOfficial - full details to follow. #pnefc #DeadlineDay | Preston North End have completed the season long loan of @CallumRobbo37 from @AVFCOfficial - full details to follow. #pnefc #DeadlineDay |
| 8.22pm GMT | |
| 20:22 | |
| Simon has put some bread in his knapsack and he’s ready to resume proceedings … | Simon has put some bread in his knapsack and he’s ready to resume proceedings … |
| 8.15pm GMT | |
| 20:15 | |
| “Can I be the first of many to say what a great player Aaron Lennon will be for Everton,” emails Duncan Jones. “We’ve nowhere near enough players in the declining years of their career, more are always welcome.” | “Can I be the first of many to say what a great player Aaron Lennon will be for Everton,” emails Duncan Jones. “We’ve nowhere near enough players in the declining years of their career, more are always welcome.” |
| He’s only 27. Though I suppose you could argue that he peaked as a player at around the age of 21 or 22. | He’s only 27. Though I suppose you could argue that he peaked as a player at around the age of 21 or 22. |
| 8.10pm GMT | |
| 20:10 | |
| Hi all. A quick swirl of Twitter rumour to add to our transfer stew: there’s a hint of moves to West Brom for Darren Fletcher and Carlton Cole, a soupçon of collapsed moves for Emmanuel Adebayor to West Ham and Etienne Capoue to the Baggies, and Sky Sport’s man at St Mary’s reckons Djuricic is not going to be the only arrival in the final few hours of the window. | Hi all. A quick swirl of Twitter rumour to add to our transfer stew: there’s a hint of moves to West Brom for Darren Fletcher and Carlton Cole, a soupçon of collapsed moves for Emmanuel Adebayor to West Ham and Etienne Capoue to the Baggies, and Sky Sport’s man at St Mary’s reckons Djuricic is not going to be the only arrival in the final few hours of the window. |
| 8.02pm GMT | |
| 20:02 | |
| I’m going to sneak off for a bit of dinner, leaving you temporarily in the hands of John Ashdown. Back shortly. | I’m going to sneak off for a bit of dinner, leaving you temporarily in the hands of John Ashdown. Back shortly. |
| 8.01pm GMT | |
| 20:01 | |
| Done deal: Jack O’Connell has joined Brentford on loan from Blackburn. And Jim White’s shift on Sky Sports News has started, sadly. Hyperbole alert! | Done deal: Jack O’Connell has joined Brentford on loan from Blackburn. And Jim White’s shift on Sky Sports News has started, sadly. Hyperbole alert! |
| TRANSFER | Welcome to defender Jack O'Connell who signs from @OneRovers for an undisclosed fee. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/OERSG7aT9y | TRANSFER | Welcome to defender Jack O'Connell who signs from @OneRovers for an undisclosed fee. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/OERSG7aT9y |
| 7.58pm GMT | |
| 19:58 | |
| Here’s a video of Ronald Koeman explaining why he signed Filip Djuricic: | Here’s a video of Ronald Koeman explaining why he signed Filip Djuricic: |
| 7.55pm GMT | |
| 19:55 | |
| Apparently Jermaine Jenas has received a text message from the player himself confirming that Aaron Lennon is signing for Everton. | Apparently Jermaine Jenas has received a text message from the player himself confirming that Aaron Lennon is signing for Everton. |
| 7.55pm GMT | |
| 19:55 | |
| “The saddest thing about modern football (or, at least, my relationship with modern football) is that I’m not sad about Ben Arfa possibly retiring,” writes Matt Dony. “I am sad that Liverpool aren’t getting a January striker, though. Suárez, Sturridge, they’ve got a good history. (Yes, we’ll gloss over Carroll.)” | “The saddest thing about modern football (or, at least, my relationship with modern football) is that I’m not sad about Ben Arfa possibly retiring,” writes Matt Dony. “I am sad that Liverpool aren’t getting a January striker, though. Suárez, Sturridge, they’ve got a good history. (Yes, we’ll gloss over Carroll.)” |
| What infuriates me about Ben Arfa is that the only thing stopping him from continuing his career with a good club in France is the fact that he played an Under-21 fixture for Newcastle in August. I understand why Fifa insist that players can’t play for more than two clubs in a season, but a) he didn’t really play for Newcastle; and b) there have got to be circumstances where the rule is waived, after an appeal. The decision lacks all logic, has robbed a player of at least six months of a short career, the rules should be changed immediately and whoever responsible for this decision should be kicked very hard in the backside. | What infuriates me about Ben Arfa is that the only thing stopping him from continuing his career with a good club in France is the fact that he played an Under-21 fixture for Newcastle in August. I understand why Fifa insist that players can’t play for more than two clubs in a season, but a) he didn’t really play for Newcastle; and b) there have got to be circumstances where the rule is waived, after an appeal. The decision lacks all logic, has robbed a player of at least six months of a short career, the rules should be changed immediately and whoever responsible for this decision should be kicked very hard in the backside. |
| 7.50pm GMT | |
| 19:50 | |
| Done deal: Benfica’s Filip Djuricic has signed on loan for Southampton. | Done deal: Benfica’s Filip Djuricic has signed on loan for Southampton. |
| OFFICIAL: Filip Djuričić joins on loan from @SL_Benfica until the end of the season. #saintsfc https://t.co/Yu8s8iSC4A | OFFICIAL: Filip Djuričić joins on loan from @SL_Benfica until the end of the season. #saintsfc https://t.co/Yu8s8iSC4A |
| 7.48pm GMT | |
| 19:48 | |
| It’s being reported that a deal to take Aaron Lennon to Everton has been agreed, and needs only his diminutive, nippy little signature to be complete. Spurs, meanwhile, are minutes away from confirming the signing of Delle Ali from MK Dons, with his medical now almost complete. He will then rejoin the Dons on loan for the remainder of the season, where he could very well get injured, thus making the medical rather obsolete. | It’s being reported that a deal to take Aaron Lennon to Everton has been agreed, and needs only his diminutive, nippy little signature to be complete. Spurs, meanwhile, are minutes away from confirming the signing of Delle Ali from MK Dons, with his medical now almost complete. He will then rejoin the Dons on loan for the remainder of the season, where he could very well get injured, thus making the medical rather obsolete. |
| 7.43pm GMT | |
| 19:43 | |
| Ooooh, the teases. Could this be confirmation of the Filip Djuricic deal? | Ooooh, the teases. Could this be confirmation of the Filip Djuricic deal? |
| Sorry to keep you waiting. We've got some #deadlineday news for you coming up in a few minutes' time... #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/gSkdPyxvDy | Sorry to keep you waiting. We've got some #deadlineday news for you coming up in a few minutes' time... #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/gSkdPyxvDy |
| 7.40pm GMT | |
| 19:40 | |
| Also … | Also … |
| 7.39pm GMT | |
| 19:39 | |
| Juan Cuadrado’s response to his move to London being confirmed: | Juan Cuadrado’s response to his move to London being confirmed: |
| Thank you God, thank's Chelsea! pic.twitter.com/MjgsEoBceq | Thank you God, thank's Chelsea! pic.twitter.com/MjgsEoBceq |
| 7.37pm GMT | |
| 19:37 | |
| More on Aaron Lennon’s possible move to Everton, from Andy Hunter. | More on Aaron Lennon’s possible move to Everton, from Andy Hunter. |
| Everton have made a late play to sign Aaron Lennon from Tottenham. Roberto Martínez would be looking at a loan deal until the end of the season but, despite reports earlier in the window of a swap deal involving Kevin Mirallas, Everton are reluctant to let the Belgium penalty-thief go. | Everton have made a late play to sign Aaron Lennon from Tottenham. Roberto Martínez would be looking at a loan deal until the end of the season but, despite reports earlier in the window of a swap deal involving Kevin Mirallas, Everton are reluctant to let the Belgium penalty-thief go. |
| 7.36pm GMT | |
| 19:36 | |
| RMC now say that Ben Arfa might retire from football altogether. | RMC now say that Ben Arfa might retire from football altogether. |
| 7.33pm GMT | |
| 19:33 | |
| Done deal: Spurs have loaned someone to St Mirren. | Done deal: Spurs have loaned someone to St Mirren. |
| LOAN: Emmanuel Sonupe has joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/TmwIlZDp93 | LOAN: Emmanuel Sonupe has joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/TmwIlZDp93 |
| 7.32pm GMT | |
| 19:32 | |
| Aaron Lennon might not have taken the Stoke exit off the M6 – he might end up at Everton instead. | Aaron Lennon might not have taken the Stoke exit off the M6 – he might end up at Everton instead. |
| 7.31pm GMT | |
| 19:31 | |
| “Jermain Defoe is just one of those players whose reputation exceeds his ability, isn’t he?” writes Enna Cooper. “He was such a source of frustration at Spurs; he never quite lived up to the hype, wasn’t really a team-player and seemed incapable of forming a decent partnership with any of our other strikers. On MOTD or Football Focus some time ago the pundits spent a good few minutes admonishing Kenwyne Jones (I think while he was still at Sunderland) for not scoring enough goals to justify being picked each week, then swiftly moved onto rave about ‘natural goalscorer’ Defoe. And yet, all too predictably, Jones had the superior goals per minutes played tally at that stage of the season.” | “Jermain Defoe is just one of those players whose reputation exceeds his ability, isn’t he?” writes Enna Cooper. “He was such a source of frustration at Spurs; he never quite lived up to the hype, wasn’t really a team-player and seemed incapable of forming a decent partnership with any of our other strikers. On MOTD or Football Focus some time ago the pundits spent a good few minutes admonishing Kenwyne Jones (I think while he was still at Sunderland) for not scoring enough goals to justify being picked each week, then swiftly moved onto rave about ‘natural goalscorer’ Defoe. And yet, all too predictably, Jones had the superior goals per minutes played tally at that stage of the season.” |
| I find this Defoephilia quite puzzling. He’s a quite good footballer. Though Jamie Redknapp’s dad did sign him on several occasions, so might have some kind of family-based motivation for praising him. Still, I’m told that 80% of Sunderland fans, as polled by the Forza Football app, think their club has done good business, so at least they’re happy. | I find this Defoephilia quite puzzling. He’s a quite good footballer. Though Jamie Redknapp’s dad did sign him on several occasions, so might have some kind of family-based motivation for praising him. Still, I’m told that 80% of Sunderland fans, as polled by the Forza Football app, think their club has done good business, so at least they’re happy. |
| 7.24pm GMT | |
| 19:24 | |
| Stuart James, our man in the Midlands, reports that his sources at Aston Villa are now saying the Lambert deal will not be happening. | Stuart James, our man in the Midlands, reports that his sources at Aston Villa are now saying the Lambert deal will not be happening. |
| Updated | |
| at 7.45pm GMT | |
| 7.22pm GMT | |
| 19:22 | |
| French radio station RMC say that a €5m Swansea City bid for Saint-Etienne’s Franck Tabanou has been rejected. | French radio station RMC say that a €5m Swansea City bid for Saint-Etienne’s Franck Tabanou has been rejected. |
| 7.20pm GMT | |
| 19:20 | |
| At Manchester United, Jesse Lingard was named in the Under-21 team to play Fulham tonight, and then pulled out at the last minute. So is he a) injured; b) needed for the first-team squad; or c) on his way somewhere? Time alone will tell. | At Manchester United, Jesse Lingard was named in the Under-21 team to play Fulham tonight, and then pulled out at the last minute. So is he a) injured; b) needed for the first-team squad; or c) on his way somewhere? Time alone will tell. |
| 7.16pm GMT | |
| 19:16 | |
| Apparently Aaron Lennon could still move to Stoke, while Darren Fletcher could end up at West Brom. | Apparently Aaron Lennon could still move to Stoke, while Darren Fletcher could end up at West Brom. |
| 7.12pm GMT | |
| 19:12 | |
| Former Real Madrid ace in England switch! Yes, it’s former Real youth teamer Gerardo Bruna, who’s just signed for Accrington Stanley on a free. He was released by Tranmere back in September, after he “struggled to get his fitness levels up to those of the others in the squad”, and has since spent a spell playing in the Vanarama Conference south with Whitehawk, who sound more like a metal band than a football club. | Former Real Madrid ace in England switch! Yes, it’s former Real youth teamer Gerardo Bruna, who’s just signed for Accrington Stanley on a free. He was released by Tranmere back in September, after he “struggled to get his fitness levels up to those of the others in the squad”, and has since spent a spell playing in the Vanarama Conference south with Whitehawk, who sound more like a metal band than a football club. |
| 7.04pm GMT | |
| 19:04 | |
| Talking of terrible decisions, Fifa’s silly refusal to let Hatem Ben Arfa play for Nice seems to have cost him his contract there. I wonder what impact Fifa’s refusal to listen to logic will have on the rest of this talented but troubled player’s career: | Talking of terrible decisions, Fifa’s silly refusal to let Hatem Ben Arfa play for Nice seems to have cost him his contract there. I wonder what impact Fifa’s refusal to listen to logic will have on the rest of this talented but troubled player’s career: |
| RMC have announced that Hatem Ben Arfa will announce that he has terminated his contract with Nice at tomorrow's press conference. | RMC have announced that Hatem Ben Arfa will announce that he has terminated his contract with Nice at tomorrow's press conference. |
| 7.02pm GMT | |
| 19:02 | |
| This just in from Jamie Jackson: | This just in from Jamie Jackson: |
| With four hours to go I am told “we will see” from high ranking source at Manchester United regarding any more loans going out of the club. Potentially the most eye-grabbing of these would be for Tyler Blackett, who has made several starts this season, or Jesse Lingard, who was injured in the opening game of season, the loss to Swansea City at Old Trafford. Whether Van Gaal would want to let Blackett leave, in particular, is unclear, given his breakthrough this term. | With four hours to go I am told “we will see” from high ranking source at Manchester United regarding any more loans going out of the club. Potentially the most eye-grabbing of these would be for Tyler Blackett, who has made several starts this season, or Jesse Lingard, who was injured in the opening game of season, the loss to Swansea City at Old Trafford. Whether Van Gaal would want to let Blackett leave, in particular, is unclear, given his breakthrough this term. |
| 7.00pm GMT | |
| 19:00 | |
| Jamie Redknapp on Sky nominates Jermain Defoe as the best deal of the transfer window so far. Thierry Henry agrees. If the contract is as reported – £70,000 a week, three-and-a-half years – I think it’s a ludicrously bad deal, for a player who at best has occasional hot streaks, who’s never scored 20 league goals in a season and has only reached 15 once in the top two divisions (he did great for Bournemouth as a teenager), and to whom they’re now committed to paying a weekly £70,000 until a couple of months short of his 36th birthday. Really puzzling. | Jamie Redknapp on Sky nominates Jermain Defoe as the best deal of the transfer window so far. Thierry Henry agrees. If the contract is as reported – £70,000 a week, three-and-a-half years – I think it’s a ludicrously bad deal, for a player who at best has occasional hot streaks, who’s never scored 20 league goals in a season and has only reached 15 once in the top two divisions (he did great for Bournemouth as a teenager), and to whom they’re now committed to paying a weekly £70,000 until a couple of months short of his 36th birthday. Really puzzling. |
| 6.54pm GMT | |
| 18:54 | |
| Confirmation of Santon’s departure to Internazionale, subject of girlfriend-related fury earlier (see below). | Confirmation of Santon’s departure to Internazionale, subject of girlfriend-related fury earlier (see below). |
| Davide Santon has joined @Inter on loan for the rest of the season: http://t.co/OesiuxX5cT #NUFC pic.twitter.com/JP0ujsX2jp | Davide Santon has joined @Inter on loan for the rest of the season: http://t.co/OesiuxX5cT #NUFC pic.twitter.com/JP0ujsX2jp |
| 6.54pm GMT | |
| 18:54 | |
| “£40m for David Luíz and now £24m for André Shürrle? This is ridiculous,” writes Caleb Jones. “Someone’s offshore bank account in their dog’s name grew tonight.” I don’t know about the dodgy banking, but Chelsea have certainly learned how to make maximum money on their outgoings. | “£40m for David Luíz and now £24m for André Shürrle? This is ridiculous,” writes Caleb Jones. “Someone’s offshore bank account in their dog’s name grew tonight.” I don’t know about the dodgy banking, but Chelsea have certainly learned how to make maximum money on their outgoings. |
| 6.51pm GMT | |
| 18:51 | |
| Chelsea fans (and others) may wish to reacquaint themselves with this fine piece on Cuadrado, written by the Colombian journalist Alejandro Pino, which we published before the World Cup. | Chelsea fans (and others) may wish to reacquaint themselves with this fine piece on Cuadrado, written by the Colombian journalist Alejandro Pino, which we published before the World Cup. |
| 6.48pm GMT | |
| 18:48 | |
| This just in from the Press Association’s man on the London beat: | This just in from the Press Association’s man on the London beat: |
| I understand Salah's move to Fiorentina is still on & that #CFC could sell one or two players currently out on loan. | I understand Salah's move to Fiorentina is still on & that #CFC could sell one or two players currently out on loan. |
| 6.43pm GMT | |
| 18:43 | |
| Jim White is a great deal more optimistic about the next few hours than I am, I must say. Still, fingers crossed. | Jim White is a great deal more optimistic about the next few hours than I am, I must say. Still, fingers crossed. |
| Takes one big deal to get it going. Juan Cuadrado signs for @ChelseaFC. Now it starts...! #DeadlineDay | Takes one big deal to get it going. Juan Cuadrado signs for @ChelseaFC. Now it starts...! #DeadlineDay |
| 6.39pm GMT | |
| 18:39 | |
| Cuadrado says: | Cuadrado says: |
| I am very happy and thankful for this opportunity I’ve been given. This is a great club and honestly it is like a dream to join the Chelsea family and to know that the manager believes in me. I’m happy. | I am very happy and thankful for this opportunity I’ve been given. This is a great club and honestly it is like a dream to join the Chelsea family and to know that the manager believes in me. I’m happy. |
| So, in summary, he’s happy. | So, in summary, he’s happy. |
| 6.38pm GMT | |
| 18:38 | |
| It’s totally official now. | It’s totally official now. |
| We are delighted to announce the signing of Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina... http://t.co/zGHgPUnZCC #CFC pic.twitter.com/USBj1A98Pt | We are delighted to announce the signing of Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina... http://t.co/zGHgPUnZCC #CFC pic.twitter.com/USBj1A98Pt |
| 6.36pm GMT | |
| 18:36 | |
| Brendan Moloney has joined Northampton, after a single year at Yeovil. They haven’t spelled his name right in their Tweet, but I suppose they’ve only just met (and lordy knows I’ve misspelled a few names in my time). | Brendan Moloney has joined Northampton, after a single year at Yeovil. They haven’t spelled his name right in their Tweet, but I suppose they’ve only just met (and lordy knows I’ve misspelled a few names in my time). |
| Northampton Town have signed Brendon Moloney on three and a half year contract after he left Yeovil Town #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/PlYXRRyEt6 | Northampton Town have signed Brendon Moloney on three and a half year contract after he left Yeovil Town #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/PlYXRRyEt6 |
| 6.33pm GMT | |
| 18:33 | |
| Lewis McGugan has returned to Sheffield Wednesday, on loan for the remainder of the season. He had been on loan there earlier in the season, before briefly returning to Watford – where he’s not very popular with the latest manager. A talented player, potentially one of the Championship’s better midfielders. | Lewis McGugan has returned to Sheffield Wednesday, on loan for the remainder of the season. He had been on loan there earlier in the season, before briefly returning to Watford – where he’s not very popular with the latest manager. A talented player, potentially one of the Championship’s better midfielders. |
| BREAKING: Lewis McGugan re-joins the Owls on loan #swfc pic.twitter.com/aQ7DRHiVBr | BREAKING: Lewis McGugan re-joins the Owls on loan #swfc pic.twitter.com/aQ7DRHiVBr |
| 6.31pm GMT | |
| 18:31 | |
| On Sky Sports News, Gary Cotterill reports from QPR’s training ground that Harry Redknapp “invited me in for a nice warming pasta”, but that they’re not going to sign anyone. Though having said that, when he left the training ground he did turn right – “You can go that way to Loftus Road,” he reveals. | On Sky Sports News, Gary Cotterill reports from QPR’s training ground that Harry Redknapp “invited me in for a nice warming pasta”, but that they’re not going to sign anyone. Though having said that, when he left the training ground he did turn right – “You can go that way to Loftus Road,” he reveals. |
| 6.23pm GMT | |
| 18:23 | |
| Lucas Ocampos has apparently passed his medical, and his transfer to Marseille is now on the very verge of being formalised – they just need to get rid of someone to make room for him in their squad. | Lucas Ocampos has apparently passed his medical, and his transfer to Marseille is now on the very verge of being formalised – they just need to get rid of someone to make room for him in their squad. |
| 6.20pm GMT | |
| 18:20 | |
| I’m told that Barry Bannan may go on loan to Bolton as part of the deal that takes Lee Chung-Yong to Crystal Palace. | I’m told that Barry Bannan may go on loan to Bolton as part of the deal that takes Lee Chung-Yong to Crystal Palace. |
| 6.18pm GMT | |
| 18:18 | |
| Alexander Hleb has signed for Genclerbirligi, after a year with Konyaspor. | Alexander Hleb has signed for Genclerbirligi, after a year with Konyaspor. |
| Hleb artık kırmızı kara! pic.twitter.com/Khy5PaqPps | Hleb artık kırmızı kara! pic.twitter.com/Khy5PaqPps |
| 6.15pm GMT | |
| 18:15 | |
| Stephen McGinn has joined Tim Cahill in doing some deadline-day contract-cancellation. He joined Dundee on loan last week, so will presumably be signing a proper contract with the Dees shortly. | Stephen McGinn has joined Tim Cahill in doing some deadline-day contract-cancellation. He joined Dundee on loan last week, so will presumably be signing a proper contract with the Dees shortly. |
| Stephen McGinn's Blades contract has been cancelled by mutual consent... http://t.co/71gFLbFnRB #sufc #twitterblades #DeadlineDay | Stephen McGinn's Blades contract has been cancelled by mutual consent... http://t.co/71gFLbFnRB #sufc #twitterblades #DeadlineDay |
| 6.11pm GMT | |
| 18:11 | |
| Sky are reporting that Newcastle are set to loan six players – six – to Rangers. Six. | Sky are reporting that Newcastle are set to loan six players – six – to Rangers. Six. |
| 6.07pm GMT | |
| 18:07 | |
| The Guardian’s man in Manchester, Jamie Jackson, tells me that Darren Fletcher is currently unpacking his bags: | The Guardian’s man in Manchester, Jamie Jackson, tells me that Darren Fletcher is currently unpacking his bags: |
| Senior figures at Manchester United believe Darren Fletcher could now stay at club until the end of the season rather than leave on a free transfer unless something dramatically changes. | Senior figures at Manchester United believe Darren Fletcher could now stay at club until the end of the season rather than leave on a free transfer unless something dramatically changes. |
| 6.05pm GMT | |
| 18:05 | |
| Done deal: Manchester City’s Jordy Hiwula has signed for Walsall on a month-long youth loan. Earlier this season he enjoyed a loan spell at Yeovil. Here’s a snippet from a Western Gazzette match report during his time there: | Done deal: Manchester City’s Jordy Hiwula has signed for Walsall on a month-long youth loan. Earlier this season he enjoyed a loan spell at Yeovil. Here’s a snippet from a Western Gazzette match report during his time there: |
| Gary Johnson accepted that he had run out of attacking options at Yeovil Town and admitted Manchester City loanee Jordy Hiwula cost them victory versus Fleetwood Town. | Gary Johnson accepted that he had run out of attacking options at Yeovil Town and admitted Manchester City loanee Jordy Hiwula cost them victory versus Fleetwood Town. |
| The Glovers were comfortably the better team for large stretches against the Fylde Coast outfit but were hit by a sucker punch with just minutes remaining. | The Glovers were comfortably the better team for large stretches against the Fylde Coast outfit but were hit by a sucker punch with just minutes remaining. |
| The North West side left South Somerset with three points thanks to Jeff Hughes’ header when the hosts should easily have cantered to victory. | The North West side left South Somerset with three points thanks to Jeff Hughes’ header when the hosts should easily have cantered to victory. |
| Hiwula was Yeovil’s biggest culprit in front of goal and Johnson said: “It’s a youth thing, it’s experience. It’s part of his learning but we can’t use that inexperience forever. | Hiwula was Yeovil’s biggest culprit in front of goal and Johnson said: “It’s a youth thing, it’s experience. It’s part of his learning but we can’t use that inexperience forever. |
| 5.52pm GMT | |
| 17:52 | |
| Done deal: John Marquis will remain at Gillingham for the remainder of the season after extending his loan from Millwall. Oh yes. | Done deal: John Marquis will remain at Gillingham for the remainder of the season after extending his loan from Millwall. Oh yes. |
| 5.50pm GMT | |
| 17:50 | |
| Hello world! | Hello world! |
| So, sit yourselves down, strap yourselves in and dose yourselves up. Just a few hours to go! | So, sit yourselves down, strap yourselves in and dose yourselves up. Just a few hours to go! |
| 5.44pm GMT | |
| 17:44 | |
| Handing over to our very own Jim White here at Guardian Towers, Simon Burnton. He’s wearing a yellow (and brown) hoodie and everything. Cheers for all your emails and tweets. Bye! | Handing over to our very own Jim White here at Guardian Towers, Simon Burnton. He’s wearing a yellow (and brown) hoodie and everything. Cheers for all your emails and tweets. Bye! |
| 5.43pm GMT | |
| 17:43 | |
| Last little snippet from me: Southampton are about to sign Filip Djuricic on loan from Benfica, according to Mainz, the club that the Serbian attacking midfielder is currently with on loan with. What a complicated way of doing things. Not confirmed by Southampton yet, either. | Last little snippet from me: Southampton are about to sign Filip Djuricic on loan from Benfica, according to Mainz, the club that the Serbian attacking midfielder is currently with on loan with. What a complicated way of doing things. Not confirmed by Southampton yet, either. |
| #Transfer perfekt: Filip #Djuricic wird von #Mainz05 an @SouthamptonFC weiterverliehen. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/cutrKqxp6f | #Transfer perfekt: Filip #Djuricic wird von #Mainz05 an @SouthamptonFC weiterverliehen. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/cutrKqxp6f |
| Updated | |
| at 5.46pm GMT | |
| 5.36pm GMT | |
| 17:36 | |
| Here’s the Schurrle-to-Wolfsburg confirmation. Wolfsburg website has crashed but Twitter doesn’t lie. His contract runs until 2019. Never in doubt… | Here’s the Schurrle-to-Wolfsburg confirmation. Wolfsburg website has crashed but Twitter doesn’t lie. His contract runs until 2019. Never in doubt… |
| Offiziell! Weltmeister @Andre_Schuerrle wechselt zum #vflwolfsburg! pic.twitter.com/NBQbyqaRID | Offiziell! Weltmeister @Andre_Schuerrle wechselt zum #vflwolfsburg! pic.twitter.com/NBQbyqaRID |
| Updated | |
| at 5.38pm GMT | |
| 5.33pm GMT | |
| 17:33 | |
| Big news from the US, where Tim Cahill is now a free agent. | Big news from the US, where Tim Cahill is now a free agent. |
| .@Tim_Cahill and the Red Bulls have reached a mutual decision to end his contract. http://t.co/5TmJfd8wiV #RBNY pic.twitter.com/ovDa0FiixW | .@Tim_Cahill and the Red Bulls have reached a mutual decision to end his contract. http://t.co/5TmJfd8wiV #RBNY pic.twitter.com/ovDa0FiixW |
| Cahill says in a club statement: | Cahill says in a club statement: |
| I’ve enjoyed every moment of my time at the Red Bulls and leave with great memories. I joined with the ambition of helping to grow and positively affect soccer in the US and I feel immensely proud of what we achieved as a team during my time in the MLS. Winning the Supporter’s Shield, was without doubt, one of the best moments I have experienced in my career and I am now looking forward to my next chapter, of which I will announce in due course. | I’ve enjoyed every moment of my time at the Red Bulls and leave with great memories. I joined with the ambition of helping to grow and positively affect soccer in the US and I feel immensely proud of what we achieved as a team during my time in the MLS. Winning the Supporter’s Shield, was without doubt, one of the best moments I have experienced in my career and I am now looking forward to my next chapter, of which I will announce in due course. |
| We mentioned that Cahill had been linked with a move to China, but his former New York Red Bulls teammate Thierry Henry reckons that he is still good enough to play in the Premier League. | We mentioned that Cahill had been linked with a move to China, but his former New York Red Bulls teammate Thierry Henry reckons that he is still good enough to play in the Premier League. |
| Yep, I’d say so, he’s just lead Australia to an Asian Cup triumph, and scored two against China last week – one of which was an outrageous overhead kick. Swoon. | Yep, I’d say so, he’s just lead Australia to an Asian Cup triumph, and scored two against China last week – one of which was an outrageous overhead kick. Swoon. |
| 5.14pm GMT | |
| 17:14 | |
| WE WERE ON THE BRINK! DONE DEAL! JUAN CUADRADO SIGNS FOR CHELSEA FOR £27m and ANDRÉ SCHURRLE GOES TO WOLFSBURG FOR £24m! | WE WERE ON THE BRINK! DONE DEAL! JUAN CUADRADO SIGNS FOR CHELSEA FOR £27m and ANDRÉ SCHURRLE GOES TO WOLFSBURG FOR £24m! |
| Why? How? Because Dominic Fifield says so. | Why? How? Because Dominic Fifield says so. |
| Chelsea have finally completed the signing of the Colombia international Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina in a deal that could eventually cost the Premier League leaders £26.8m, the largest fee paid by an English club in of this mid-winter transfer window. | Chelsea have finally completed the signing of the Colombia international Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina in a deal that could eventually cost the Premier League leaders £26.8m, the largest fee paid by an English club in of this mid-winter transfer window. |
| The forward is understood to have signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge having passed a medical on Monday, with his arrival only rubber stamped once Chelsea smoothed the departures of André Schürrle and Mohamed Salah. | The forward is understood to have signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge having passed a medical on Monday, with his arrival only rubber stamped once Chelsea smoothed the departures of André Schürrle and Mohamed Salah. |
| The latter has moved to Fiorentina on a six-month loan deal – with an option to join the Viola permanently if he impresses – after completing his own medical tests in London, while the Germany international has returned to the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg. | The latter has moved to Fiorentina on a six-month loan deal – with an option to join the Viola permanently if he impresses – after completing his own medical tests in London, while the Germany international has returned to the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg. |
| The complicated nature of the three deals had seen negotiations drag over the weekend and into deadline day with Chelsea effectively seeking to fund their move for Cuadrado through Schürrle’s sale with one eye on complying with Uefa’s financial fair play regulations. | The complicated nature of the three deals had seen negotiations drag over the weekend and into deadline day with Chelsea effectively seeking to fund their move for Cuadrado through Schürrle’s sale with one eye on complying with Uefa’s financial fair play regulations. |
| The fee for the World Cup winner is understood to be an initial £24m with potential add-ons, with the player to earn around £85,000-a-week over a four-and-a-half-year contract as he is reunited with his former Chelsea team-mate Kevin de Bruyne at the club currently second in the Bundesliga. | The fee for the World Cup winner is understood to be an initial £24m with potential add-ons, with the player to earn around £85,000-a-week over a four-and-a-half-year contract as he is reunited with his former Chelsea team-mate Kevin de Bruyne at the club currently second in the Bundesliga. |
| Chelsea are expected to announce the deals in the next few hours with Cuadrado having already publicly thanked Fiorentina’s fans for their support over his time with the Viola. | Chelsea are expected to announce the deals in the next few hours with Cuadrado having already publicly thanked Fiorentina’s fans for their support over his time with the Viola. |
| “Florence will always be in my heart,” said the Colombia forward. “The people are extraordinary. The fans full of passion. The Viola launched my career and gave me the opportunity to grow also thanks to a great club and exceptional team-mates. Now a new journey awaits me. New emotions. New objective. But always with Florence in my heart.” | “Florence will always be in my heart,” said the Colombia forward. “The people are extraordinary. The fans full of passion. The Viola launched my career and gave me the opportunity to grow also thanks to a great club and exceptional team-mates. Now a new journey awaits me. New emotions. New objective. But always with Florence in my heart.” |
| Read the full story here. | Read the full story here. |
| Updated | |
| at 5.24pm GMT | |
| 5.12pm GMT | |
| 17:12 | |
| Sky Sports News is reporting that Juan Cuadrado’s move to Chelsea is through! | Sky Sports News is reporting that Juan Cuadrado’s move to Chelsea is through! |
| SSN have also mentioned that André Schurrle’s transfer to Wolfsburg is done. | SSN have also mentioned that André Schurrle’s transfer to Wolfsburg is done. |
| This is not official confirmation. But it feels like we’re on the brink. As you were, then. | This is not official confirmation. But it feels like we’re on the brink. As you were, then. |
| Updated | |
| at 5.17pm GMT | |
| 5.04pm GMT | |
| 17:04 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| LOAN: Nathan Oduwa has joined League Two side Luton Town on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/CpAZng0Ja3 | LOAN: Nathan Oduwa has joined League Two side Luton Town on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/CpAZng0Ja3 |
| 5.02pm GMT | |
| 17:02 | |
| The German transfer window is now closed! It’s currently unclear as to whether Schurrle has signed. Details will be with you as soon as we have them. | The German transfer window is now closed! It’s currently unclear as to whether Schurrle has signed. Details will be with you as soon as we have them. |
| 5.00pm GMT | |
| 17:00 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| BREAKING: Owls sign @ManUtd defender Marnick Vermijl for an undisclosed fee. Visit http://t.co/dJSaswtvLd #swfc pic.twitter.com/aVn9ymENkY | BREAKING: Owls sign @ManUtd defender Marnick Vermijl for an undisclosed fee. Visit http://t.co/dJSaswtvLd #swfc pic.twitter.com/aVn9ymENkY |
| That’s a permanent deal. Wednesday have also been linked with Lewis McGugan from Watford, who themselves have reportedly turned down two £5m bids from Hull City and West Brom for their striker Odion Ighalo. | That’s a permanent deal. Wednesday have also been linked with Lewis McGugan from Watford, who themselves have reportedly turned down two £5m bids from Hull City and West Brom for their striker Odion Ighalo. |
| Ighalo only signed permanently from Udinese in October and it’s fair to say he’s been doing well: eight goals in his last five league games for Watford. | Ighalo only signed permanently from Udinese in October and it’s fair to say he’s been doing well: eight goals in his last five league games for Watford. |
| 4.55pm GMT | |
| 16:55 | |
| LISTEN TO FOOTBALL WEEKLY! LISTEN TO FOOTBALL WEEKLY! LISTEN TO FOOTBALL WEEKLY! | LISTEN TO FOOTBALL WEEKLY! LISTEN TO FOOTBALL WEEKLY! LISTEN TO FOOTBALL WEEKLY! |
| Here. | Here. |
| Or here. | Or here. |
| 4.54pm GMT | |
| 16:54 | |
| Um so there’s only six minutes left for Wolfsburg to confirm the signing of Andre Schurrle before the German transfer window shuts … squeaky-bum time. | Um so there’s only six minutes left for Wolfsburg to confirm the signing of Andre Schurrle before the German transfer window shuts … squeaky-bum time. |
| 4.43pm GMT | |
| 16:43 | |
| Here’s the latest on Tottenham’s Aaron Lennon, courtesy of the industrious Stuart James. | Here’s the latest on Tottenham’s Aaron Lennon, courtesy of the industrious Stuart James. |
| Just been told that Aaron Lennon has informed Leicester he will not be joining them. Stoke had told me previously that Lennon was “possible rather than probable”. It would be a loan until the end of the season if it happens. Stoke seemed fairly relaxed about it. They would like to add Lennon but feel they’ve got a strong squad already and are comfortable in the table, so there is no great pressure to bring players in. | Just been told that Aaron Lennon has informed Leicester he will not be joining them. Stoke had told me previously that Lennon was “possible rather than probable”. It would be a loan until the end of the season if it happens. Stoke seemed fairly relaxed about it. They would like to add Lennon but feel they’ve got a strong squad already and are comfortable in the table, so there is no great pressure to bring players in. |
| 4.41pm GMT | |
| 16:41 | |
| In case you missed it, it has been confirmed that long-time Manchester United target Kevin Strootman has been ruled out for the rest of the season with yet another knee injury. Roma manager Rudi Garcia said so at the press conference to welcome new striker Victor Ibarbo; a move we mentioned earlier. A bullet dodged for United, it seems. | In case you missed it, it has been confirmed that long-time Manchester United target Kevin Strootman has been ruled out for the rest of the season with yet another knee injury. Roma manager Rudi Garcia said so at the press conference to welcome new striker Victor Ibarbo; a move we mentioned earlier. A bullet dodged for United, it seems. |
| Garcia also threw in this lovely quote. Woof. | Garcia also threw in this lovely quote. Woof. |
| “Rome wasn’t built in a day, and nor will Roma be, but we mustn’t give up, even with all these difficulties.” | “Rome wasn’t built in a day, and nor will Roma be, but we mustn’t give up, even with all these difficulties.” |
| Whilst we are in Roma, it’s worth noting that Genoa have signed their striker Marco Borriello on a permanent deal. | Whilst we are in Roma, it’s worth noting that Genoa have signed their striker Marco Borriello on a permanent deal. |
| Updated | |
| at 4.48pm GMT | |
| 4.33pm GMT | |
| 16:33 | |
| If you haven’t read Sean Ingle’s column on the transfer window, you can do so here. It also features a lovely illustration of one of those hungry reporters. | If you haven’t read Sean Ingle’s column on the transfer window, you can do so here. It also features a lovely illustration of one of those hungry reporters. |
| 4.31pm GMT | |
| 16:31 | |
| Is there anything more tiresome than hearing about the kind of snacks the various clubs have given the Sky Sports News reporters? | Is there anything more tiresome than hearing about the kind of snacks the various clubs have given the Sky Sports News reporters? |
| Updated | |
| at 4.32pm GMT | |
| 4.28pm GMT | |
| 16:28 | |
| Meanwhile from La Liga: Rayo Vallecano have signed Venezuelan striker Miku, once of Celtic. | Meanwhile from La Liga: Rayo Vallecano have signed Venezuelan striker Miku, once of Celtic. |
| Miku es oficialmente nuevo jugador del @RVMOficial. Firma por lo que resta de temporada y dos más. #BienvenidoMiku pic.twitter.com/0SqlWpqCh9 | Miku es oficialmente nuevo jugador del @RVMOficial. Firma por lo que resta de temporada y dos más. #BienvenidoMiku pic.twitter.com/0SqlWpqCh9 |
| 4.26pm GMT | |
| 16:26 | |
| A car park sighting for you: Bolton Wanderers’ Lee Chung-Yong is having a medical at Crystal Palace at the moment. | A car park sighting for you: Bolton Wanderers’ Lee Chung-Yong is having a medical at Crystal Palace at the moment. |
| 4.22pm GMT | |
| 16:22 | |
| “I’m always suspicious of those highlight reels on YouTube like the one you showed us of Demarai Gray earlier”, emails Chris Martin. “Look at this one of Carlton Palmer for instance - makes him look like a world beater!” | “I’m always suspicious of those highlight reels on YouTube like the one you showed us of Demarai Gray earlier”, emails Chris Martin. “Look at this one of Carlton Palmer for instance - makes him look like a world beater!” |
| 4.21pm GMT | |
| 16:21 | |
| Now to south Wales, where Bafetimbi Gomis is doing his very best to backtrack. He now wants to stay at Swansea. | Now to south Wales, where Bafetimbi Gomis is doing his very best to backtrack. He now wants to stay at Swansea. |
| I have decided to stay With Swansea. I wanted to share this With you before the end of the transferts Windows. It's the best choice for me. | I have decided to stay With Swansea. I wanted to share this With you before the end of the transferts Windows. It's the best choice for me. |
| Even if i was sad before Because i didn't play a lot. Now everything is différent.I believe in this team and his project. | Even if i was sad before Because i didn't play a lot. Now everything is différent.I believe in this team and his project. |
| I have spoken With the coach and I have his confident and he have mine. I am lucky to play and live to Swansea. | I have spoken With the coach and I have his confident and he have mine. I am lucky to play and live to Swansea. |
| everybody are very Kind and helpful With me. I'll do all my best to help the team 2 catch his goal.To all Swans fans i am jack! | everybody are very Kind and helpful With me. I'll do all my best to help the team 2 catch his goal.To all Swans fans i am jack! |
| He’s had a bit of an auspicious start to his life in Swansea. After researching the club on Football Manager before he signed in the summer, he declared last month he could leave and he now wants to stay. What a character. | He’s had a bit of an auspicious start to his life in Swansea. After researching the club on Football Manager before he signed in the summer, he declared last month he could leave and he now wants to stay. What a character. |
| 4.06pm GMT | |
| 16:06 | |
| Stuart James with more hot West Brom chat. | Stuart James with more hot West Brom chat. |
| It’s all happening at The Hawthorns. Well, not quite. But in the context of this miserably uninspiring deadline day, it seems fair to get excited about any deal that might go through. Albion have agreed a €5m fee with Al Gharafa, in Qatar, to get Brown Ideye, the £10m club-record signing, off their hands. The deal has not yet gone through as Albion are still haggling over how the payments should be structured. Think they call this “cutting your losses”. | It’s all happening at The Hawthorns. Well, not quite. But in the context of this miserably uninspiring deadline day, it seems fair to get excited about any deal that might go through. Albion have agreed a €5m fee with Al Gharafa, in Qatar, to get Brown Ideye, the £10m club-record signing, off their hands. The deal has not yet gone through as Albion are still haggling over how the payments should be structured. Think they call this “cutting your losses”. |
| Albion remain interested in Darren Fletcher, Carlton Cole and Etienne Capoue (what makes me think I’ll still be writing that sentence at 10.59pm GMT...) while Georgios Samaras is on the verge of joining the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal on loan for the remainder of the season with a view to a permanent. | Albion remain interested in Darren Fletcher, Carlton Cole and Etienne Capoue (what makes me think I’ll still be writing that sentence at 10.59pm GMT...) while Georgios Samaras is on the verge of joining the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal on loan for the remainder of the season with a view to a permanent. |
| In regard to the prospective Graham Dorrans move, Stuart thinks: | In regard to the prospective Graham Dorrans move, Stuart thinks: |
| Dorrans is in Norwich for talks and a medical with a view to a £4m move. Nice player, Dorrans. Just not dynamic and athletic enough for the Premier League. | Dorrans is in Norwich for talks and a medical with a view to a £4m move. Nice player, Dorrans. Just not dynamic and athletic enough for the Premier League. |
| Gordon Inglis thinks: | Gordon Inglis thinks: |
| “£4million may be a bit steep for a bit-part Premier League player, but he was named in the Championship Team of the Year in 2010. So perhaps he is a good purchase for mid-table Norwich?” | “£4million may be a bit steep for a bit-part Premier League player, but he was named in the Championship Team of the Year in 2010. So perhaps he is a good purchase for mid-table Norwich?” |
| Updated | |
| at 4.11pm GMT | |
| 4.01pm GMT | |
| 16:01 | |
| Carlos Eduardo was signed by Rubin Kazan from Hoffenheim for a whopping €20m back in 2010 and he was heavily linked with a move to Germany with Cologne this month, but according to the German FA registration website (same one that Schurrle has been registered on), that hasn’t happened. He’s still on loan at Flamengo in his native Brazil. | Carlos Eduardo was signed by Rubin Kazan from Hoffenheim for a whopping €20m back in 2010 and he was heavily linked with a move to Germany with Cologne this month, but according to the German FA registration website (same one that Schurrle has been registered on), that hasn’t happened. He’s still on loan at Flamengo in his native Brazil. |
| Not to be confused with another Brazilian Carlos Eduardo, who plays for Nice on loan from Porto. He scored five goals back in October for the French club, leaving our very own Julien Laurens weak at the knees. | Not to be confused with another Brazilian Carlos Eduardo, who plays for Nice on loan from Porto. He scored five goals back in October for the French club, leaving our very own Julien Laurens weak at the knees. |
| Another very important thing to remember: | Another very important thing to remember: |
| @michaelbutler18 Not to be confused with Carlos Edwards. | @michaelbutler18 Not to be confused with Carlos Edwards. |
| Updated | |
| at 4.13pm GMT | |
| 3.53pm GMT | |
| 15:53 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| DONE DEAL: Striker Edgar Cani has signed on loan from Catania for the remainder of the season. #DeadlineDay #lufc pic.twitter.com/HK3auHHFpD | DONE DEAL: Striker Edgar Cani has signed on loan from Catania for the remainder of the season. #DeadlineDay #lufc pic.twitter.com/HK3auHHFpD |
| Remember Michael Tonge has moved to Millwall, and whilst there were reports that captain Rudolph Austin was close to signing for Wigan, Leeds have released a statement today rubbishing those rumours. | Remember Michael Tonge has moved to Millwall, and whilst there were reports that captain Rudolph Austin was close to signing for Wigan, Leeds have released a statement today rubbishing those rumours. |
| “Chairman Andrew Umbers and club can confirm that midfielder Rodolph Austin is not for sale and will remain a Leeds United player beyond Monday’s 11pm transfer deadline.” | “Chairman Andrew Umbers and club can confirm that midfielder Rodolph Austin is not for sale and will remain a Leeds United player beyond Monday’s 11pm transfer deadline.” |
| 3.38pm GMT | |
| 15:38 | |
| Andy Hunter with the latest on Liverpool’s Rickie Lambert. | Andy Hunter with the latest on Liverpool’s Rickie Lambert. |
| Aston Villa are the latest club to register an interest in Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert. The 32-year-old has been the subject of inquiries from several clubs this month, including Hull City and Crystal Palace, and now Paul Lambert wants to sign one of the few strikers who knows where the goal is at Villa Park this season. Whether Liverpool can be tempted to part with their summer signing remains to be seen, however. Brendan Rodgers has been reluctant to let Lambert go but perhaps a sizeable fee might change his mind? | Aston Villa are the latest club to register an interest in Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert. The 32-year-old has been the subject of inquiries from several clubs this month, including Hull City and Crystal Palace, and now Paul Lambert wants to sign one of the few strikers who knows where the goal is at Villa Park this season. Whether Liverpool can be tempted to part with their summer signing remains to be seen, however. Brendan Rodgers has been reluctant to let Lambert go but perhaps a sizeable fee might change his mind? |
| Stuart James, is your mum ok? | Stuart James, is your mum ok? |
| I feel the need to mention at this point that my mum, who accompanied my Arsenal-supporting dad to the game at the Emirates yesterday, sounded genuinely upset and concerned when she reflected last night on what the Villa fans were forced to endure. Then again, maybe she was measuring that against being at Spurs the day Tony Hateley scored four second-half goals for Villa to bring his side back from 5-1 down to draw 5-5. Anyway, I digress. In other news, Tom Cleverley is definitely staying on loan at Villa until the end of the season, despite reports suggesting that Manchester United had threatened to recall the midfielder if the deal was not made permanent. I’m not sure that will make the Villa faithful feel any better… | I feel the need to mention at this point that my mum, who accompanied my Arsenal-supporting dad to the game at the Emirates yesterday, sounded genuinely upset and concerned when she reflected last night on what the Villa fans were forced to endure. Then again, maybe she was measuring that against being at Spurs the day Tony Hateley scored four second-half goals for Villa to bring his side back from 5-1 down to draw 5-5. Anyway, I digress. In other news, Tom Cleverley is definitely staying on loan at Villa until the end of the season, despite reports suggesting that Manchester United had threatened to recall the midfielder if the deal was not made permanent. I’m not sure that will make the Villa faithful feel any better… |
| Jamie Jackson has more on the Cleverley situation. | Jamie Jackson has more on the Cleverley situation. |
| Tom Cleverley will remain at Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season, with Manchester United having no plans to recall the midfielder. It is understood that Cleverley favours a permanent move to Everton in the summer, the 25-year-old keen to work again under Roberto Martinez, after he played for the Spaniard when on loan at Wigan Athletic from United in the 2010-11 season. | Tom Cleverley will remain at Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season, with Manchester United having no plans to recall the midfielder. It is understood that Cleverley favours a permanent move to Everton in the summer, the 25-year-old keen to work again under Roberto Martinez, after he played for the Spaniard when on loan at Wigan Athletic from United in the 2010-11 season. |
| Updated | |
| at 3.47pm GMT | |
| 3.35pm GMT | |
| 15:35 | |
| The Guardian’s very own Paul Campbell has written this: | The Guardian’s very own Paul Campbell has written this: |
| Why the January transfer window should be abolished | Why the January transfer window should be abolished |
| If you believe in pseudoscientific nonsense, you might think that Blue Monday - the third Monday in January – is the most depressing day of the year. If you are a football fan, you might want to push that date back a fortnight. Surely there is nothing more annoying than the January transfer deadline day, that gaudy, jaundiced 24-hour stretch of ticker-taped twaddle. | If you believe in pseudoscientific nonsense, you might think that Blue Monday - the third Monday in January – is the most depressing day of the year. If you are a football fan, you might want to push that date back a fortnight. Surely there is nothing more annoying than the January transfer deadline day, that gaudy, jaundiced 24-hour stretch of ticker-taped twaddle. |
| Beyond the sheer awfulness of it all, there are some genuine reasons to scrap the January window: it stretches the gap between the rich and poor clubs, it disassociates fans from footballers, it holds back the development of young players and it has little to do with the sport. | Beyond the sheer awfulness of it all, there are some genuine reasons to scrap the January window: it stretches the gap between the rich and poor clubs, it disassociates fans from footballers, it holds back the development of young players and it has little to do with the sport. |
| Read the full article/have your say in the comments section here. | Read the full article/have your say in the comments section here. |
| Updated | |
| at 3.37pm GMT | |
| 3.32pm GMT | |
| 15:32 | |
| Here’s some more words flowing out of Brendan Rodgers’s mouth at Liverpool. Doesn’t look like there’s going to be any more ins/outs. | Here’s some more words flowing out of Brendan Rodgers’s mouth at Liverpool. Doesn’t look like there’s going to be any more ins/outs. |
| With the group of players we have - and obviously the market dictates it as well - I am happy with how the team and the squad is developing and between now and the end of the season we’ll look to continue with that improvement. We would want to keep all the players here. | With the group of players we have - and obviously the market dictates it as well - I am happy with how the team and the squad is developing and between now and the end of the season we’ll look to continue with that improvement. We would want to keep all the players here. |
| It depends on the moment you’re in as a team - last year, we didn’t do any business either. Unless there is something that is there that you believe can really add to your squad of players. | It depends on the moment you’re in as a team - last year, we didn’t do any business either. Unless there is something that is there that you believe can really add to your squad of players. |
| Certainly, from my perspective, I don’t like to stockpile players. I’d rather look at our young players in the Academy and see if we can bring them through. | Certainly, from my perspective, I don’t like to stockpile players. I’d rather look at our young players in the Academy and see if we can bring them through. |
| Meanwhile, it’s not transfer news but whilst we’re in Liverpool… | Meanwhile, it’s not transfer news but whilst we’re in Liverpool… |
| Police mount legal challenge seeking earlier kick-off for Merseyside derby | Police mount legal challenge seeking earlier kick-off for Merseyside derby |
| This weekend’s derby match is the latest kick-off time on a Saturday for 15 years. And the coppers don’t like it. | This weekend’s derby match is the latest kick-off time on a Saturday for 15 years. And the coppers don’t like it. |
| Updated | |
| at 3.36pm GMT | |
| 3.25pm GMT | |
| 15:25 | |
| @michaelbutler18 What truth is there in rumours that Scottish First Division Player Of The Year 07-08, Graham Dorrans, is off to Norfolk? | @michaelbutler18 What truth is there in rumours that Scottish First Division Player Of The Year 07-08, Graham Dorrans, is off to Norfolk? |
| Burnley made a £3m bid for West Brom’s Scot earlier today, but Norwich have reportedly gone in over the top with £4m big ones. I can’t see Burnley topping that. Seems a bit steep, whatever Scottish player of the year award he might have won. A squad player at West Brom and nothing more. | Burnley made a £3m bid for West Brom’s Scot earlier today, but Norwich have reportedly gone in over the top with £4m big ones. I can’t see Burnley topping that. Seems a bit steep, whatever Scottish player of the year award he might have won. A squad player at West Brom and nothing more. |
| 3.20pm GMT | |
| 15:20 | |
| Some big London-based news coming at ya: | Some big London-based news coming at ya: |
| Looks like Younes Kaboul has agreed to join #whufc from Spurs. Club also made approaches for Sylvain Distin and Senegal's Kara Mbodj #thfc | Looks like Younes Kaboul has agreed to join #whufc from Spurs. Club also made approaches for Sylvain Distin and Senegal's Kara Mbodj #thfc |
| I recently had the please of doing the Ghana v Senegal MBM in the African Cup of Nations, in which Kara Mbodj wore woolly gloves in 30°C heat. He’ll need them in east London if he joins. | I recently had the please of doing the Ghana v Senegal MBM in the African Cup of Nations, in which Kara Mbodj wore woolly gloves in 30°C heat. He’ll need them in east London if he joins. |
| 3.15pm GMT | |
| 15:15 | |
| Stat of the day: Yakubu has scored more Premier League goals (95) than either Cristiano Ronaldo (84) or Dennis Bergkamp (87) – via Squawka. | Stat of the day: Yakubu has scored more Premier League goals (95) than either Cristiano Ronaldo (84) or Dennis Bergkamp (87) – via Squawka. |
| Hat-tip: Loig Thivend. Keeping me on my toes. | Hat-tip: Loig Thivend. Keeping me on my toes. |
| Updated | |
| at 3.21pm GMT | |
| 3.13pm GMT | |
| 15:13 | |
| Sound the referring to oneself in the third-person klaxon! | Sound the referring to oneself in the third-person klaxon! |
| He’s Reading to go! COME ON THE YAK! | He’s Reading to go! COME ON THE YAK! |
| CONFIRMED: The Yak is a Royal! Full story here >>> http://t.co/IG22EsptDu https://t.co/Rgu50EsraP #DeadlineDay | CONFIRMED: The Yak is a Royal! Full story here >>> http://t.co/IG22EsptDu https://t.co/Rgu50EsraP #DeadlineDay |
| Manager Steve Clarke said: | Manager Steve Clarke said: |
| An experienced goalscorer, Yakubu brings a fantastic scoring record to this club and his addition will complement the strikers we’ve already got at Reading and help us to improve as a team in latter stages of the season. | An experienced goalscorer, Yakubu brings a fantastic scoring record to this club and his addition will complement the strikers we’ve already got at Reading and help us to improve as a team in latter stages of the season. |
| I know all about him as a player and I have heard very good reports about him as a personality in the dressing room. He is no-risk signing for us and I look forward to him scoring a few goals for Reading Football Club. | I know all about him as a player and I have heard very good reports about him as a personality in the dressing room. He is no-risk signing for us and I look forward to him scoring a few goals for Reading Football Club. |
| Read the full story on the Yak here. | Read the full story on the Yak here. |
| 3.09pm GMT | |
| 15:09 | |
| DONE DEAL! Manchester United fans wakey wakey… | DONE DEAL! Manchester United fans wakey wakey… |
| Sadiq El Fitouri has signed for Manchester United on an 18-month contract. | Sadiq El Fitouri has signed for Manchester United on an 18-month contract. |
| Ok, so it’s not the blockbuster transfer some of you were hoping for, but it remains an interesting story. The right-back has signed from Salford City, the club that used to be part-owned by Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville and now 50% owned by Valencia moneybags Peter Lim. Previously on the books at Manchester City, the 20-year-old only made his debut for Salford last month but impressed on a trial at Manchester United. | Ok, so it’s not the blockbuster transfer some of you were hoping for, but it remains an interesting story. The right-back has signed from Salford City, the club that used to be part-owned by Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville and now 50% owned by Valencia moneybags Peter Lim. Previously on the books at Manchester City, the 20-year-old only made his debut for Salford last month but impressed on a trial at Manchester United. |
| Club statement blurb from El Fitouri himself. | Club statement blurb from El Fitouri himself. |
| This is honestly a dream come true for me and I have to thank Salford City for the chance, as well as the faith they have shown in me. I am really looking forward to what happens next and to be given the opportunity to do so at Manchester United is unbelievable. | This is honestly a dream come true for me and I have to thank Salford City for the chance, as well as the faith they have shown in me. I am really looking forward to what happens next and to be given the opportunity to do so at Manchester United is unbelievable. |
| 2.56pm GMT | |
| 14:56 | |
| “What’s the update on our (Chelsea) deal with Fiorentina in regards to Juan Cuadrado ???” asks Oseme Koffi in Accra, Ghana. | “What’s the update on our (Chelsea) deal with Fiorentina in regards to Juan Cuadrado ???” asks Oseme Koffi in Accra, Ghana. |
| Well Oseme, here’s picture of a middle-aged man having a cigarette. But it’s not any middle-aged man. | Well Oseme, here’s picture of a middle-aged man having a cigarette. But it’s not any middle-aged man. |
| A great picture of Andre Schurrle's dad having a cigarette in the cold at Wolfsburg's offices [@bild] pic.twitter.com/WhARJq9mSQ | A great picture of Andre Schurrle's dad having a cigarette in the cold at Wolfsburg's offices [@bild] pic.twitter.com/WhARJq9mSQ |
| To recap, Schurrle has already been registered on the German FA website (which is not confirmation of the transfer, but simply a bit of admin that has to be done in order for any move to take place), and Wolfsburg have until 5pm local time to complete the deal. Chelsea are waiting on confirmation of that deal before they themselves cross the T’s and dot the I’s on Juan Cuadrado’s contract. The Cuadrado deal will almost certainly mean that Mohamed Salah moves from Chelsea to Fiorentina on loan. Phew. | To recap, Schurrle has already been registered on the German FA website (which is not confirmation of the transfer, but simply a bit of admin that has to be done in order for any move to take place), and Wolfsburg have until 5pm local time to complete the deal. Chelsea are waiting on confirmation of that deal before they themselves cross the T’s and dot the I’s on Juan Cuadrado’s contract. The Cuadrado deal will almost certainly mean that Mohamed Salah moves from Chelsea to Fiorentina on loan. Phew. |
| Updated | |
| at 2.59pm GMT | |
| 2.48pm GMT | |
| 14:48 | |
| Tottenham are close to a deal for MK Dons midfielder Dele Alli. Big fee (around £5m). But v big talent #thfc | Tottenham are close to a deal for MK Dons midfielder Dele Alli. Big fee (around £5m). But v big talent #thfc |
| 2.44pm GMT | |
| 14:44 | |
| “Yakubu, Michale Tonge, Tim Cahill, Robert Huth, I’m really enjoying Transfer Deadline Day 2006!” quips Matt Dony. | “Yakubu, Michale Tonge, Tim Cahill, Robert Huth, I’m really enjoying Transfer Deadline Day 2006!” quips Matt Dony. |
| We’re still waiting on stories to break on Peter Ramage and Luke Moore, but we’ll keep you posted. | We’re still waiting on stories to break on Peter Ramage and Luke Moore, but we’ll keep you posted. |
| #PlayerPic Luke Moore - Aston Villa - Forward 2003-08 Currently with Chivas USA #avfc pic.twitter.com/0bI9Q4xRqW | #PlayerPic Luke Moore - Aston Villa - Forward 2003-08 Currently with Chivas USA #avfc pic.twitter.com/0bI9Q4xRqW |
| (Moore is actually at Toronto, doing his best to fill a Defoe-shaped hole) | (Moore is actually at Toronto, doing his best to fill a Defoe-shaped hole) |
| 2.37pm GMT | |
| 14:37 | |
| @michaelbutler18 It's not fancy, but you could mention Carlisle have signed a Nathan Buddle from Blyth http://t.co/u0EovEjhMp | @michaelbutler18 It's not fancy, but you could mention Carlisle have signed a Nathan Buddle from Blyth http://t.co/u0EovEjhMp |
| I can and I will Lorcan, because The Guardian isn’t interested in fancy, it’s interested in the truth (and false rumours). | I can and I will Lorcan, because The Guardian isn’t interested in fancy, it’s interested in the truth (and false rumours). |
| 2.36pm GMT | |
| 14:36 | |
| Darrien Bold is telling porkies, but these are the sort of lies we like. | Darrien Bold is telling porkies, but these are the sort of lies we like. |
| “I might be late to the party on this one but I’ve just spotted tenacious midfielder Vinny Samways tucking into a sandwich in the window of Pret a Manger in Liverpool city centre whilst rumours of a £2 million deal between Tottenham and Everton continue to do the rounds...” | “I might be late to the party on this one but I’ve just spotted tenacious midfielder Vinny Samways tucking into a sandwich in the window of Pret a Manger in Liverpool city centre whilst rumours of a £2 million deal between Tottenham and Everton continue to do the rounds...” |
| Here a Small Talk Sid Lowe did with the great man back in 2003. Includes the question, ‘What colour underpants are you wearing today?’ | Here a Small Talk Sid Lowe did with the great man back in 2003. Includes the question, ‘What colour underpants are you wearing today?’ |
| 2.32pm GMT | |
| 14:32 | |
| Not really readers! Fans of Fifa 15 rejoice: Cagliari’s Victor Ibarbo is now Roma’s Victor Ibarbo after the latter paid €2.5m to bring the Colombian to the Italian capital on loan. Roma have an option to buy the at the end of the season for a further €12.5m. | Not really readers! Fans of Fifa 15 rejoice: Cagliari’s Victor Ibarbo is now Roma’s Victor Ibarbo after the latter paid €2.5m to bring the Colombian to the Italian capital on loan. Roma have an option to buy the at the end of the season for a further €12.5m. |
| Look at this Roma suit on the right. A touch of Michael Madsen about him perhaps? | Look at this Roma suit on the right. A touch of Michael Madsen about him perhaps? |
| Victor #Ibarbo signs his contract! #ASRoma #HungryForGlory pic.twitter.com/39SCZDSIZV | Victor #Ibarbo signs his contract! #ASRoma #HungryForGlory pic.twitter.com/39SCZDSIZV |
| @michaelbutler18 Roma suit is Italo Zanzi, former USA handball keeper. He's not even the best-named Roma director; Richard D'Amore anyone? | @michaelbutler18 Roma suit is Italo Zanzi, former USA handball keeper. He's not even the best-named Roma director; Richard D'Amore anyone? |
| @michaelbutler18 Charlotte Beers and John Galantic aren't bad either... http://t.co/rG7ZxL2ZDb | @michaelbutler18 Charlotte Beers and John Galantic aren't bad either... http://t.co/rG7ZxL2ZDb |
| In case you didn’t know, Ibarbo is absolutely rapid… | In case you didn’t know, Ibarbo is absolutely rapid… |
| Updated | |
| at 4.40pm GMT | |
| 2.23pm GMT | |
| 14:23 | |
| Very interesting story coming out of the Championship. League leaders Bournemouth have had a £5m bid for Birmingham 18-year-old Demarai Gray turned down. £5m! Bournemouth! A 18-year-old! I’m going to go and have a lie down. | Very interesting story coming out of the Championship. League leaders Bournemouth have had a £5m bid for Birmingham 18-year-old Demarai Gray turned down. £5m! Bournemouth! A 18-year-old! I’m going to go and have a lie down. |
| “This is why he’s worth at least £5m”, emails our very own picture editor Jim Powell. Song is ‘Busy Earning’. Seems appropriate. | “This is why he’s worth at least £5m”, emails our very own picture editor Jim Powell. Song is ‘Busy Earning’. Seems appropriate. |
| Updated | |
| at 2.47pm GMT | |
| 2.17pm GMT | |
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| Doesn’t look like there’s anyone coming into Liverpool today. But the return of Daniel Sturridge is just like a new signing, yeah? Yeah?! | Doesn’t look like there’s anyone coming into Liverpool today. But the return of Daniel Sturridge is just like a new signing, yeah? Yeah?! |
| Brendan Rodgers reckons it will remain "a very quiet window" for Liverpool. | Brendan Rodgers reckons it will remain "a very quiet window" for Liverpool. |
| One person is on his way out (for the rest of the season): | One person is on his way out (for the rest of the season): |
| CONFIRMED: @sheyi_ojo joins Latics on loan from Liverpool (@LFC) - http://t.co/U19SgQMzmx #DeadlineDay #wafc pic.twitter.com/YcQ4Ev9Bom | CONFIRMED: @sheyi_ojo joins Latics on loan from Liverpool (@LFC) - http://t.co/U19SgQMzmx #DeadlineDay #wafc pic.twitter.com/YcQ4Ev9Bom |
| Updated | |
| at 2.18pm GMT | |
| 2.15pm GMT | |
| 14:15 | |
| Singing for a signing. A musical Ryan Hutchings has danced his way into my inbox. | Singing for a signing. A musical Ryan Hutchings has danced his way into my inbox. |
| Yaaaaaakubu-bu-bu, He’s somehow not yet 33, Yakubu-bu-bu, He’s joining Reading on a free. | Yaaaaaakubu-bu-bu, He’s somehow not yet 33, Yakubu-bu-bu, He’s joining Reading on a free. |
| As a Pompey fan, delighted to see him back in England. | As a Pompey fan, delighted to see him back in England. |
| If any of you have any chants, songs, poems, ballads concerning any of today’s movers and shakers, please do get in touch via email and/or Twitter. Whether you’re nicking them off the terraces or you’ve just made one up at your desk, holla at me. | If any of you have any chants, songs, poems, ballads concerning any of today’s movers and shakers, please do get in touch via email and/or Twitter. Whether you’re nicking them off the terraces or you’ve just made one up at your desk, holla at me. |
| 2.09pm GMT | |
| 14:09 | |
| Ewan Murray has his ear close to the ground in Scotland. | Ewan Murray has his ear close to the ground in Scotland. |
| I’m told Celtic made an approach to Manchester United last night to take Darren Fletcher on loan for the rest of the season. He is still likely to join West Brom, though, who have offered to match his current salary deal. | I’m told Celtic made an approach to Manchester United last night to take Darren Fletcher on loan for the rest of the season. He is still likely to join West Brom, though, who have offered to match his current salary deal. |
| 2.08pm GMT | |
| 14:08 | |
| Samuel Eto’o is one man who has made a move this transfer window, moving from Everton to Sampdoria. | Samuel Eto’o is one man who has made a move this transfer window, moving from Everton to Sampdoria. |
| Mihajlovic calls a double training session after 5-1 loss to Torino. Eto'o apparently walks out. Good start to life at Samp | Mihajlovic calls a double training session after 5-1 loss to Torino. Eto'o apparently walks out. Good start to life at Samp |
| Updated | |
| at 2.08pm GMT | |
| 2.04pm GMT | |
| 14:04 | |
| DONE DEAL! This from Dominic Fifield. | DONE DEAL! This from Dominic Fifield. |
| Wilfried Zaha has rejoined Crystal Palace from Manchester United on a permanent basis with the England winger believed to have signed a five-and-a-half-year contract. The player had moved to Old Trafford two years ago for an initial £10m, returning to south London at the start of this season on a season-long loan. The fee to make that return permanent is thought to be around £3m plus numerous add-ons, with Palace having already paid a loan fee back in August to secure the player. | Wilfried Zaha has rejoined Crystal Palace from Manchester United on a permanent basis with the England winger believed to have signed a five-and-a-half-year contract. The player had moved to Old Trafford two years ago for an initial £10m, returning to south London at the start of this season on a season-long loan. The fee to make that return permanent is thought to be around £3m plus numerous add-ons, with Palace having already paid a loan fee back in August to secure the player. |
| Zaha’s arrival would free up a loan space, allowing Alan Pardew to explore the possibility of bringing in another recruit on a six-month deal from a rival Premier League club if an opportunity arises. | Zaha’s arrival would free up a loan space, allowing Alan Pardew to explore the possibility of bringing in another recruit on a six-month deal from a rival Premier League club if an opportunity arises. |
| @michaelbutler18 https://t.co/XhOr8fLnsM That is all. | @michaelbutler18 https://t.co/XhOr8fLnsM That is all. |
| Updated | |
| at 2.06pm GMT | |
| 1.57pm GMT | |
| 13:57 | |
| Hello hello. Guess what? THE YAK IS BACK! | Hello hello. Guess what? THE YAK IS BACK! |
| Yakubu Ayegbeni passed his medical and is now officially a Reading FC player. | Yakubu Ayegbeni passed his medical and is now officially a Reading FC player. |
| A front two of Yakubu and Pavel Pogrebnyak. Enough to make any Championship defence weep. PogrebnYakubu, etc. | A front two of Yakubu and Pavel Pogrebnyak. Enough to make any Championship defence weep. PogrebnYakubu, etc. |
| DONE DEAL: Reading have completed the signing of striker Yakubu. pic.twitter.com/962AnmIgeY | DONE DEAL: Reading have completed the signing of striker Yakubu. pic.twitter.com/962AnmIgeY |
| Updated | |
| at 2.01pm GMT | |
| 1.49pm GMT | |
| 13:49 | |
| And with that, Michael Butler has shoved some food into his face, and will take back over again for the remainder of the day... | And with that, Michael Butler has shoved some food into his face, and will take back over again for the remainder of the day... |
| 1.48pm GMT | |
| 13:48 | |
| And a quick word from our own Ian McCourt now, who reports that Derry City’s Michael Duffy could be set for a move to Celtic, for around £100,000. | And a quick word from our own Ian McCourt now, who reports that Derry City’s Michael Duffy could be set for a move to Celtic, for around £100,000. |
| 1.47pm GMT | |
| 13:47 | |
| Oop, here we go. There were some suggestions earlier on that QPR could continue their staunch ‘throwing good money after bad’ policy by moving for Emmanuel Adebayor, but a new suitor enters, stage right... | Oop, here we go. There were some suggestions earlier on that QPR could continue their staunch ‘throwing good money after bad’ policy by moving for Emmanuel Adebayor, but a new suitor enters, stage right... |
| West Ham are exploring the possibility of signing Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, initially on loan. Small chance. | West Ham are exploring the possibility of signing Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, initially on loan. Small chance. |
| 1.45pm GMT | |
| 13:45 | |
| According to the BBC, Yakubu is close to joining Reading. We’re not sure what’s more implausible: the claim that he’s moving to Reading, or the claim that he’s only 32. | According to the BBC, Yakubu is close to joining Reading. We’re not sure what’s more implausible: the claim that he’s moving to Reading, or the claim that he’s only 32. |
| 1.42pm GMT | |
| 13:42 | |
| Crisp-suppliers of Porto Alegre take note... | Crisp-suppliers of Porto Alegre take note... |
| Anderson now pictured in Internacional colours taking medical... #mufc | Anderson now pictured in Internacional colours taking medical... #mufc |
| And here he is, apparently... | And here he is, apparently... |
| DONE DEAL: Manchester Utd's Anderson has completed a move to Internacional on a free transfer. Here he is training. pic.twitter.com/FRt4ens8Oc | DONE DEAL: Manchester Utd's Anderson has completed a move to Internacional on a free transfer. Here he is training. pic.twitter.com/FRt4ens8Oc |
| 1.40pm GMT | |
| 13:40 | |
| One from the fine tradition of ‘Brazilian footballers with banal English names’ now, to go along with Fred, Jo, Alan etc... | One from the fine tradition of ‘Brazilian footballers with banal English names’ now, to go along with Fred, Jo, Alan etc... |
| Told that Chelsea trying to seal deal to sign Brazil under 20 forward Malcolm from Corinthians in the summer. Barcelona also interested #cfc | Told that Chelsea trying to seal deal to sign Brazil under 20 forward Malcolm from Corinthians in the summer. Barcelona also interested #cfc |
| Do you think he’l play...wait for it...waaaaaiiiiiittttt for it...in the middle? | Do you think he’l play...wait for it...waaaaaiiiiiittttt for it...in the middle? |
| 1.32pm GMT | |
| 13:32 | |
| Quick line from the Guardian’s man on Merseyside Andy Hunter now, who tells us: | Quick line from the Guardian’s man on Merseyside Andy Hunter now, who tells us: |
| Cardiff City want to sign Everton duo Conor McAleny and Matthew Kennedy on loan. | Cardiff City want to sign Everton duo Conor McAleny and Matthew Kennedy on loan. |
| 1.31pm GMT | |
| 13:31 | |
| Update from Ed Aarons on QPR workhorse and Harry Redknapp muse ‘Disco’ Adel Taarabt: | Update from Ed Aarons on QPR workhorse and Harry Redknapp muse ‘Disco’ Adel Taarabt: |
| QPR’s attempts to offload Adel Taarabt in this window appear to have hit a brick wall after the Morocco midfielder rejected the chance to join Parma on loan. Taarabt, who earns in the region of £65,000 a week, also had the opportunity to join clubs in the Middle East but his advisors believe he is better off staying at Loftus Road. The 25-year-old former Tottenham player has featured for just 133 minutes in the Premier League this season. | QPR’s attempts to offload Adel Taarabt in this window appear to have hit a brick wall after the Morocco midfielder rejected the chance to join Parma on loan. Taarabt, who earns in the region of £65,000 a week, also had the opportunity to join clubs in the Middle East but his advisors believe he is better off staying at Loftus Road. The 25-year-old former Tottenham player has featured for just 133 minutes in the Premier League this season. |
| 1.30pm GMT | |
| 13:30 | |
| There was word earlier in the day that Newcastle were shipping Davide Santon out to Inter on loan, then there was word that they weren’t, now there’s word that his fiancee really isn’t happy about how things have been handled... | There was word earlier in the day that Newcastle were shipping Davide Santon out to Inter on loan, then there was word that they weren’t, now there’s word that his fiancee really isn’t happy about how things have been handled... |
| Just to put it out there, Davide declined Inter Milan's first offer but was pushed out by Newcastle United to leave.. | Just to put it out there, Davide declined Inter Milan's first offer but was pushed out by Newcastle United to leave.. |
| Disgusted with how Davide has been treated, fully fit for a while now with no chance to play- a club whose only intentions are to make £££ | Disgusted with how Davide has been treated, fully fit for a while now with no chance to play- a club whose only intentions are to make £££ |
| Updated | |
| at 1.39pm GMT | |
| 1.28pm GMT | |
| 13:28 | |
| A move to sum up the grim struggle of human existence now - Michael Tonge has moved on loan from Leeds to Millwall. | A move to sum up the grim struggle of human existence now - Michael Tonge has moved on loan from Leeds to Millwall. |
| 1.24pm GMT | |
| 13:24 | |
| Quite so... | Quite so... |
| @NickMiller79 @michaelbutler18 intentionally or not, this kind of sums it up so far: pic.twitter.com/xg0pXYicZK | @NickMiller79 @michaelbutler18 intentionally or not, this kind of sums it up so far: pic.twitter.com/xg0pXYicZK |
| 1.23pm GMT | |
| 13:23 | |
| Word from Marcus Christenson, who brings us the news that: | Word from Marcus Christenson, who brings us the news that: |
| Carlos Strandberg has joined CSKA Moscow from Swedish side BK Häcken, which, interestingly, means both “bum” and “hedge” in Swedish. | Carlos Strandberg has joined CSKA Moscow from Swedish side BK Häcken, which, interestingly, means both “bum” and “hedge” in Swedish. |
| Could get confusing, that. | Could get confusing, that. |
| 1.22pm GMT | |
| 13:22 | |
| Someone’s being doing a banter at Macclesfield, then... | Someone’s being doing a banter at Macclesfield, then... |
| We are working on one big deal. Talks had stalled but we have made a big promises for the future. #skydeadlineday pic.twitter.com/CJELqxcKXE | We are working on one big deal. Talks had stalled but we have made a big promises for the future. #skydeadlineday pic.twitter.com/CJELqxcKXE |
| Heartbreak! Just been told he only likes jam sponge cake! | Heartbreak! Just been told he only likes jam sponge cake! |
| 1.17pm GMT | |
| 13:17 | |
| Another big one... | Another big one... |
| Cardiff City are closing in on the signing of Chesterfield striker Eoin Doyle. #Cardiffcity #chesterfieldfc | Cardiff City are closing in on the signing of Chesterfield striker Eoin Doyle. #Cardiffcity #chesterfieldfc |
| 1.16pm GMT | |
| 13:16 | |
| Word from Stuart James now, and he has some news from West Brom who, as they have Tony Pulis as their manager, obviously could be in for a busy day. | Word from Stuart James now, and he has some news from West Brom who, as they have Tony Pulis as their manager, obviously could be in for a busy day. |
| At this stage of this day some clubs are in a position to give reporters a (very welcome) steer that no major business will happen between now and the end of the window. West Bromwich Albion are not one of those clubs. Quite the opposite in fact. Word is that we could be in for a late one at The Hawthorns. | At this stage of this day some clubs are in a position to give reporters a (very welcome) steer that no major business will happen between now and the end of the window. West Bromwich Albion are not one of those clubs. Quite the opposite in fact. Word is that we could be in for a late one at The Hawthorns. |
| In the wake of Saturday’s defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, Tony Pulis said that he was “not spinning as many plates as usual”. A personal view would be that Albion’s head coach has more than enough on the go. Albion are interested in Carlton Cole, Darren Fletcher and Neil Taylor – and those are the three we know about. Cole and Fletcher seem the more likely to come off, with Swansea confident they’ll keep hold of Taylor. | In the wake of Saturday’s defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, Tony Pulis said that he was “not spinning as many plates as usual”. A personal view would be that Albion’s head coach has more than enough on the go. Albion are interested in Carlton Cole, Darren Fletcher and Neil Taylor – and those are the three we know about. Cole and Fletcher seem the more likely to come off, with Swansea confident they’ll keep hold of Taylor. |
| Burnley, meanwhile, have bid around £2m for Graham Dorrans and several Championship clubs are also pursuing the Scotland international. Brown Ideye, the record signing who has endured such a miserable time at Albion, could join Al Gharafa, the Qatar club, on loan, while Georgios Samaras is waiting to sign for the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. | Burnley, meanwhile, have bid around £2m for Graham Dorrans and several Championship clubs are also pursuing the Scotland international. Brown Ideye, the record signing who has endured such a miserable time at Albion, could join Al Gharafa, the Qatar club, on loan, while Georgios Samaras is waiting to sign for the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. |
| 1.13pm GMT | |
| 13:13 | |
| Hello, Nick here. Exciting news from the Antipodes to kick off my stint, with the Age in Australia reporting that Tim Cahill could be set for a move to Shanghai Shenhua in China. The veteran midfielder still has a year left on his contract with New York Red Bulls, and apparently ‘he club left him unprotected for last December’s MLS expansion draft.’ That means he can talk to other clubs if he wants, and he may well want, with a $3million offer mooted for a single season with Shanghai. | Hello, Nick here. Exciting news from the Antipodes to kick off my stint, with the Age in Australia reporting that Tim Cahill could be set for a move to Shanghai Shenhua in China. The veteran midfielder still has a year left on his contract with New York Red Bulls, and apparently ‘he club left him unprotected for last December’s MLS expansion draft.’ That means he can talk to other clubs if he wants, and he may well want, with a $3million offer mooted for a single season with Shanghai. |
| 1.02pm GMT | |
| 13:02 | |
| I’m off for a short break. Here’s Nick Miller to take you through the next half an hour or so. Cheers! | I’m off for a short break. Here’s Nick Miller to take you through the next half an hour or so. Cheers! |
| Updated | |
| at 1.08pm GMT | |
| 1.01pm GMT | |
| 13:01 | |
| Argentinian press reporting that Nicolas Lodeiro is set to complete his move to Boca. Terrific signing. $2.5m for 50% of rights. | Argentinian press reporting that Nicolas Lodeiro is set to complete his move to Boca. Terrific signing. $2.5m for 50% of rights. |
| The Uruguayan attacking midfielder only signed for Corinthians in May. That seems a little cheap to me, even if he hasn’t exactly set the world alight in Sao Paolo. | The Uruguayan attacking midfielder only signed for Corinthians in May. That seems a little cheap to me, even if he hasn’t exactly set the world alight in Sao Paolo. |
| 12.58pm GMT | |
| 12:58 | |
| Following a decent World Cup with Switzerland, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Granit Xhaka was linked with a move away but today has signed a new deal until 2019. I seem to recall that he has very well manicured eyebrows. You won’t be able to make them out in this video. Still, nice goal. | Following a decent World Cup with Switzerland, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Granit Xhaka was linked with a move away but today has signed a new deal until 2019. I seem to recall that he has very well manicured eyebrows. You won’t be able to make them out in this video. Still, nice goal. |
| 12.50pm GMT | |
| 12:50 | |
| Want to know what really goes on behind a football transfer? Nat Coombs spoke with data analysts at Prozone and football agent Seb Ewen, among others, to find out. | Want to know what really goes on behind a football transfer? Nat Coombs spoke with data analysts at Prozone and football agent Seb Ewen, among others, to find out. |
| Updated | |
| at 1.09pm GMT | |
| 12.48pm GMT | |
| 12:48 | |
| Anderson is expected to have medical at Internacional today and hope is to be unveiled later, according to sources in Porte Allegre, snippets Jamie Jackson. | Anderson is expected to have medical at Internacional today and hope is to be unveiled later, according to sources in Porte Allegre, snippets Jamie Jackson. |
| He’s got one year remaining on his £60,000-a-week contract. Ha. | He’s got one year remaining on his £60,000-a-week contract. Ha. |
| Updated | |
| at 12.50pm GMT | |
| 12.46pm GMT | |
| 12:46 | |
| Football Italia are reporting that Chelsea’s Mohamed Salah is undergoing a Fiorentina medical in London. Remember this deal is dependant upon Schurrle leaving for Wolfsburg, as is Juan Cuadrado’s transfer. | Football Italia are reporting that Chelsea’s Mohamed Salah is undergoing a Fiorentina medical in London. Remember this deal is dependant upon Schurrle leaving for Wolfsburg, as is Juan Cuadrado’s transfer. |
| 12.38pm GMT | |
| 12:38 | |
| “As an Argyle fan, I was quite excited to see Reuben Reid driving/crawling alongside me on the M27 into Portsmouth this morning,” emails David Fidler. “That is, excited up until I realised what this probably means – he was heavily linked with them in the summer, and if I was the best striker in League Two I probably wouldn’t be turning out for a basket-case club in freefall like Argyle…(not that Pompey are much better, but at least they’ll pay a decent wage).” | “As an Argyle fan, I was quite excited to see Reuben Reid driving/crawling alongside me on the M27 into Portsmouth this morning,” emails David Fidler. “That is, excited up until I realised what this probably means – he was heavily linked with them in the summer, and if I was the best striker in League Two I probably wouldn’t be turning out for a basket-case club in freefall like Argyle…(not that Pompey are much better, but at least they’ll pay a decent wage).” |
| From what I’ve seen (bleary-eyed on the Football League Show), Reid is far too good for League Two. | From what I’ve seen (bleary-eyed on the Football League Show), Reid is far too good for League Two. |
| 12.31pm GMT | |
| 12:31 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| Sergiu Bus has completed his move to the Owls on a three and a half year deal http://t.co/Ny3ovfDHpH #swfc pic.twitter.com/ar3Lv0zFcX | Sergiu Bus has completed his move to the Owls on a three and a half year deal http://t.co/Ny3ovfDHpH #swfc pic.twitter.com/ar3Lv0zFcX |
| It’s for an undisclosed fee. I hate undisclosed fees. The Romanian striker signs from CSKA Sofia, having scored 10 goals in 21 appearances this season. | It’s for an undisclosed fee. I hate undisclosed fees. The Romanian striker signs from CSKA Sofia, having scored 10 goals in 21 appearances this season. |
| 12.26pm GMT | |
| 12:26 | |
| There are reports that Liverpool are readying a bid for the Hannover 96 captain Lars Stindl. It’s not a deal that will likely be done today, but with his contract expiring in 2016, the 26-year-old central midfielder is allegedly available for €3m in the summer. Doesn’t look like Rafa is that impressed… | There are reports that Liverpool are readying a bid for the Hannover 96 captain Lars Stindl. It’s not a deal that will likely be done today, but with his contract expiring in 2016, the 26-year-old central midfielder is allegedly available for €3m in the summer. Doesn’t look like Rafa is that impressed… |
| @m_christenson "moderately-rated", I'd say | @m_christenson "moderately-rated", I'd say |
| Updated | |
| at 12.35pm GMT | |
| 12.19pm GMT | |
| 12:19 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| Robert Huth has completed his loan move from Stoke to Leicester. You can read the full story here. | Robert Huth has completed his loan move from Stoke to Leicester. You can read the full story here. |
| Loan signing @robert_huth spoke to Foxes Player after his move to #lcfc until the end of the season http://t.co/7qU5dugwwY #huthlcfc | Loan signing @robert_huth spoke to Foxes Player after his move to #lcfc until the end of the season http://t.co/7qU5dugwwY #huthlcfc |
| Updated | |
| at 12.25pm GMT | |
| 12.17pm GMT | |
| 12:17 | |
| “I work as a baggage handler at Durham Tees Valley Airport, and am also a die hard Boro’ fan”, emails Thomas Baird. “Clocked a certain Tuncay Sanli getting off a flight late last night and he was quite reluctant for me to take a photo. Love it to be a return to Teesside!” | “I work as a baggage handler at Durham Tees Valley Airport, and am also a die hard Boro’ fan”, emails Thomas Baird. “Clocked a certain Tuncay Sanli getting off a flight late last night and he was quite reluctant for me to take a photo. Love it to be a return to Teesside!” |
| Tuncay played for Middlesbrough before remember, before moving onto Stoke, Bolton and Wolfsburg. What a goal this was. | Tuncay played for Middlesbrough before remember, before moving onto Stoke, Bolton and Wolfsburg. What a goal this was. |
| Updated | |
| at 12.18pm GMT | |
| 12.10pm GMT | |
| 12:10 | |
| Harry Kane is delighted to be earning more money. | Harry Kane is delighted to be earning more money. |
| Very happy to have signed my new contract at Spurs! Excited for the future ahead! Thank you for all your messages! #COYS | Very happy to have signed my new contract at Spurs! Excited for the future ahead! Thank you for all your messages! #COYS |
| 12.09pm GMT | |
| 12:09 | |
| Stuart has also just sent through this on Ipswich’s Tyrone Mings, who has a host of Premier League suitors. | Stuart has also just sent through this on Ipswich’s Tyrone Mings, who has a host of Premier League suitors. |
| Tyrone Mings is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in the Championship but the left-back will almost certainly still be an Ipswich Town player when the window closes. Crystal Palace had tried to sign Mings on deadline day in the summer and the 21-year-old has attracted no shortage of interest since. However, sources have confirmed that Mings is happy at Ipswich, where he enjoys an excellent relationship with Mick McCarthy, the club’s manager, and is keen to play a part in their promotion push. With clubs reluctant to spend big on a left-back at this time of year, it now seems likely that Mings’ future will be decided in the summer. Arsene Wenger has publicly admitted that Mings is on Arsenal’s radar and Newcastle are also closely monitoring a player who joined Ipswich from non-league Chippenham Town in a £10,000 deal a little more than two years ago. Liverpool, Everton and WBA have also watched Mings, who at 6ft 5in could well end up as a left-sided centre half. | Tyrone Mings is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in the Championship but the left-back will almost certainly still be an Ipswich Town player when the window closes. Crystal Palace had tried to sign Mings on deadline day in the summer and the 21-year-old has attracted no shortage of interest since. However, sources have confirmed that Mings is happy at Ipswich, where he enjoys an excellent relationship with Mick McCarthy, the club’s manager, and is keen to play a part in their promotion push. With clubs reluctant to spend big on a left-back at this time of year, it now seems likely that Mings’ future will be decided in the summer. Arsene Wenger has publicly admitted that Mings is on Arsenal’s radar and Newcastle are also closely monitoring a player who joined Ipswich from non-league Chippenham Town in a £10,000 deal a little more than two years ago. Liverpool, Everton and WBA have also watched Mings, who at 6ft 5in could well end up as a left-sided centre half. |
| 12.08pm GMT | |
| 12:08 | |
| Stuart James has been in touch regarding Bafetimbi Gomis and Swansea. | Stuart James has been in touch regarding Bafetimbi Gomis and Swansea. |
| Swansea remain adamant that Bafetimbi Gomis will not be leaving the club in this transfer window. West Ham United have made an offer for the Frenchman, believed to be in the region of £7m, but high level sources at the Liberty Stadium insist that the striker is going nowhere. After selling Wilfried Bony to Manchester City, Swansea will not countenance losing another centre forward and leaving themselves short up front for the remainder of the season. I would, however, be surprised if Gomis is still wearing a Swansea shirt come the start of next season. | Swansea remain adamant that Bafetimbi Gomis will not be leaving the club in this transfer window. West Ham United have made an offer for the Frenchman, believed to be in the region of £7m, but high level sources at the Liberty Stadium insist that the striker is going nowhere. After selling Wilfried Bony to Manchester City, Swansea will not countenance losing another centre forward and leaving themselves short up front for the remainder of the season. I would, however, be surprised if Gomis is still wearing a Swansea shirt come the start of next season. |
| By and large, Swansea are happy with their business during the January window and do not anticipate any major signings between now and the close of play, especially now that Neil Taylor, the left-back who was the subject of interest from Crystal Palace, seems happy to stay. Swansea would still like to bring in another left-back to provide competition in that position and they remain interested in Norwich’s Martin Olsson and St-Etienne’s Franck Tabanou. However, with Norwich and St-Etienne refusing to budge over their valuations, Swansea are prepared to wait and revisit the situation in the summer. | By and large, Swansea are happy with their business during the January window and do not anticipate any major signings between now and the close of play, especially now that Neil Taylor, the left-back who was the subject of interest from Crystal Palace, seems happy to stay. Swansea would still like to bring in another left-back to provide competition in that position and they remain interested in Norwich’s Martin Olsson and St-Etienne’s Franck Tabanou. However, with Norwich and St-Etienne refusing to budge over their valuations, Swansea are prepared to wait and revisit the situation in the summer. |
| 12.06pm GMT | |
| 12:06 | |
| Here a couple of lines from that Wolfsburg press conference: the club’s sporting director Klaus Allofs is putting pressure on Chelsea: | Here a couple of lines from that Wolfsburg press conference: the club’s sporting director Klaus Allofs is putting pressure on Chelsea: |
| “We want to achieve our goals and that is why we want to sign Schürrle. But we have clear limits, we only go so far and not any further than that.” | “We want to achieve our goals and that is why we want to sign Schürrle. But we have clear limits, we only go so far and not any further than that.” |
| Updated | |
| at 12.13pm GMT | |
| 12.03pm GMT | |
| 12:03 | |
| Andy Hunter with some news on Burnley’s Danny Ings. | Andy Hunter with some news on Burnley’s Danny Ings. |
| “Liverpool still haven’t given up hope of a deal for Burnley’s Danny Ings. Their proposal to sign the England under-21 international and loan him back to Turf Moor for the remainder of the season was a non-starter last week due to Premier League rules but Liverpool remain in discussions over a deal that would avoid the need for the clubs to go to a tribunal over a compensation fee when Ings’ Burnley contract expires in the summer.” | “Liverpool still haven’t given up hope of a deal for Burnley’s Danny Ings. Their proposal to sign the England under-21 international and loan him back to Turf Moor for the remainder of the season was a non-starter last week due to Premier League rules but Liverpool remain in discussions over a deal that would avoid the need for the clubs to go to a tribunal over a compensation fee when Ings’ Burnley contract expires in the summer.” |
| There are reports that David Moyes is interested in signing Ings on a pre-contract agreement for Real Sociedad, who managed to sign absolutely nobody this window, despite Moyes banging the drum for various loan signings. | There are reports that David Moyes is interested in signing Ings on a pre-contract agreement for Real Sociedad, who managed to sign absolutely nobody this window, despite Moyes banging the drum for various loan signings. |
| 12.00pm GMT | |
| 12:00 | |
| Welcome to Woody Allen’s new film, ‘11pm in Paris’, starring Steve Bruce who night after night, travels back in time in an attempt to try and convince somebody to come and play in his 3-5-2 formation. | Welcome to Woody Allen’s new film, ‘11pm in Paris’, starring Steve Bruce who night after night, travels back in time in an attempt to try and convince somebody to come and play in his 3-5-2 formation. |
| Hull boss Steve Bruce is in Paris as he tries to tie up move for Lokomotic Moscow striker Dame N'Doye with player having medical. #HCAFC | Hull boss Steve Bruce is in Paris as he tries to tie up move for Lokomotic Moscow striker Dame N'Doye with player having medical. #HCAFC |
| West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan is also in France. I’m guessing this update from his son isn’t an update on a ski holiday. | West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan is also in France. I’m guessing this update from his son isn’t an update on a ski holiday. |
| Dad has just landed in France will keep you posted | Dad has just landed in France will keep you posted |
| 11.53am GMT | |
| 11:53 | |
| Here are Louise Taylor’s thoughts on Davide Santon’s prospective loan move from Newcastle to Internazionale. I’ve highlighted in bold my favourite sentence. | Here are Louise Taylor’s thoughts on Davide Santon’s prospective loan move from Newcastle to Internazionale. I’ve highlighted in bold my favourite sentence. |
| Newcastle say no deal is done yet but looks like Davide Santon is returning to Internazionale on loan with a view to a permanent transfer. The Italy left-back much loved by José Mourinho was one of a handful of players brought to St James’ Park by Alan Pardew so it’s perhaps no surprise he’s deemed surplus to requirements. Santon has also had wretched luck with his right knee, undergoing a series of operations that have interrupted his career. Considering he can play both full back positions though and is newly fit from his latest surgery it’s slightly surprising - especially as with Steven Taylor out for the season Paul Dummett is now likely to be used more at centre half than left back. Without Santon there’s no specialist cover for Daryl Janmaat on the right. Moreover, he would be many Newcastle fans first choice at left back. | Newcastle say no deal is done yet but looks like Davide Santon is returning to Internazionale on loan with a view to a permanent transfer. The Italy left-back much loved by José Mourinho was one of a handful of players brought to St James’ Park by Alan Pardew so it’s perhaps no surprise he’s deemed surplus to requirements. Santon has also had wretched luck with his right knee, undergoing a series of operations that have interrupted his career. Considering he can play both full back positions though and is newly fit from his latest surgery it’s slightly surprising - especially as with Steven Taylor out for the season Paul Dummett is now likely to be used more at centre half than left back. Without Santon there’s no specialist cover for Daryl Janmaat on the right. Moreover, he would be many Newcastle fans first choice at left back. |
| One of the nicest players I’ve interviewed at Newcastle - Santon also spoke the best English. When you played back the tape his sentences were perfect. He put it down to learning Latin while attending the same school in northern Italy as Mario Balotelli - who also speaks excellent English. | One of the nicest players I’ve interviewed at Newcastle - Santon also spoke the best English. When you played back the tape his sentences were perfect. He put it down to learning Latin while attending the same school in northern Italy as Mario Balotelli - who also speaks excellent English. |
| Once dubbed the new Paolo Maldini, we should wish the defender well back in Milan, providing it all actually happens. | Once dubbed the new Paolo Maldini, we should wish the defender well back in Milan, providing it all actually happens. |
| 11.50am GMT | |
| 11:50 | |
| So André Schurrle isn’t at the Wolfsburg press conference. | So André Schurrle isn’t at the Wolfsburg press conference. |
| Jetzt geht's los. Kein #Schürrle . pic.twitter.com/JZUZDfX0vk | Jetzt geht's los. Kein #Schürrle . pic.twitter.com/JZUZDfX0vk |
| But Schurrle is understood to be in town and as mentioned, has been registered on the German FA website, which had to be done before midday. Wolfsburg now have five hours (German deadline is 5pm) to get the deal done. | But Schurrle is understood to be in town and as mentioned, has been registered on the German FA website, which had to be done before midday. Wolfsburg now have five hours (German deadline is 5pm) to get the deal done. |
| 11.47am GMT | |
| 11:47 | |
| Following Jack Cork’s move from Southampton to Swansea (read the match report from the game between the two yesterday here), the south-coast club are hoping to sign a replacement. Feyenoord’s Tonny Trindade de Vilhena is favourite to replace the popped Cork, but FC Twente’s Kamohelo Mokotjo has also been mooted. | Following Jack Cork’s move from Southampton to Swansea (read the match report from the game between the two yesterday here), the south-coast club are hoping to sign a replacement. Feyenoord’s Tonny Trindade de Vilhena is favourite to replace the popped Cork, but FC Twente’s Kamohelo Mokotjo has also been mooted. |
| Kamohelo #Mokotjo's agent says there is only a small chance FC Twente midfielder will leave today. Southampton among those interested | Kamohelo #Mokotjo's agent says there is only a small chance FC Twente midfielder will leave today. Southampton among those interested |
| Mokotjo used to play under Koeman when the Southampton manager was in charge of Feyenoord. | Mokotjo used to play under Koeman when the Southampton manager was in charge of Feyenoord. |
| 11.37am GMT | |
| 11:37 | |
| Not exactly a transfer story, but an interesting one all the same, and one that will probably lead to some kind of departure. Mauro Icardi has apologised for calling Internazionale fans ‘pieces of shit’ after they threw his shirt back at him following the game against Sassuolo. | Not exactly a transfer story, but an interesting one all the same, and one that will probably lead to some kind of departure. Mauro Icardi has apologised for calling Internazionale fans ‘pieces of shit’ after they threw his shirt back at him following the game against Sassuolo. |
| Related: Mauro Icardi calls Inter fans ‘pieces of shit’ after they throw shirt back at him | Related: Mauro Icardi calls Inter fans ‘pieces of shit’ after they throw shirt back at him |
| Here he is doing his thing. Italian lip-readers fill your boots. | Here he is doing his thing. Italian lip-readers fill your boots. |
| 11.33am GMT | |
| 11:33 | |
| As promised, here is a 11.30ish update on Andre Schurrle. Seems his move to Wolfsburg is all but confirmed. | As promised, here is a 11.30ish update on Andre Schurrle. Seems his move to Wolfsburg is all but confirmed. |
| Evidence of Andre Schurrle's registration with the German FA (Via @chelseayouth) @BILD_Wolfsburg #cfc pic.twitter.com/KyZflABcfg | Evidence of Andre Schurrle's registration with the German FA (Via @chelseayouth) @BILD_Wolfsburg #cfc pic.twitter.com/KyZflABcfg |
| 11.29am GMT | |
| 11:29 | |
| Ooooo, look at this juicy quote from Arda Turan’s agent Ahmet Bulut. Poor Atlético. He’s such a crucial player for them. | Ooooo, look at this juicy quote from Arda Turan’s agent Ahmet Bulut. Poor Atlético. He’s such a crucial player for them. |
| “At the end of the season, Arda Turan will be 28, it is the right time for a transfer. That’s what we think. The transfer should be made to one of the top eight teams in Europe. If not, no.” | “At the end of the season, Arda Turan will be 28, it is the right time for a transfer. That’s what we think. The transfer should be made to one of the top eight teams in Europe. If not, no.” |
| Who are the top eight teams in Europe? I’ve had a stab, in no particular order. | Who are the top eight teams in Europe? I’ve had a stab, in no particular order. |
| Real MadridBarcelonaAtlético MadridBayern MunichPSGChelseaManchester CityJuventus | Real MadridBarcelonaAtlético MadridBayern MunichPSGChelseaManchester CityJuventus |
| 11.22am GMT | |
| 11:22 | |
| Sky are now reporting that they expect an announcement regarding André Schurrle just after 11.30am. | Sky are now reporting that they expect an announcement regarding André Schurrle just after 11.30am. |
| So expect me to update you shortly that there won’t be anything until midday. This one is going to roll on all day isn’t it. | So expect me to update you shortly that there won’t be anything until midday. This one is going to roll on all day isn’t it. |
| 11.20am GMT | |
| 11:20 | |
| Manchester United are prepared to sell Wilfried Zaha for the right price with Crystal Palace favourites to buy the winger. Zaha has never started a league game for United! | Manchester United are prepared to sell Wilfried Zaha for the right price with Crystal Palace favourites to buy the winger. Zaha has never started a league game for United! |
| Read the full story here. | Read the full story here. |
| 11.19am GMT | |
| 11:19 | |
| Burnley have made a £3m bid for West Brom’s Graham Dorrans. Sean Dyche seems to be continuing the trend of buying British and Irish players. By my reckoning, Burnley haven’t fielded a single player that isn’t originally from the UK or the Emerald Isle, which is quite remarkable for a Premier League team. | Burnley have made a £3m bid for West Brom’s Graham Dorrans. Sean Dyche seems to be continuing the trend of buying British and Irish players. By my reckoning, Burnley haven’t fielded a single player that isn’t originally from the UK or the Emerald Isle, which is quite remarkable for a Premier League team. |
| 11.11am GMT | |
| 11:11 | |
| More from the north-east, and Harry Lambert has emailed in with some ominous news. | More from the north-east, and Harry Lambert has emailed in with some ominous news. |
| “I am attending a work conference in Middlesbrough and just seen ex-Arsenal , um, ‘powerhouse’ Sébastien Squillaci go into a meeting room with Steve Gibson. Please don’ sign him, Steve!” | “I am attending a work conference in Middlesbrough and just seen ex-Arsenal , um, ‘powerhouse’ Sébastien Squillaci go into a meeting room with Steve Gibson. Please don’ sign him, Steve!” |
| Updated | |
| at 11.20am GMT | |
| 11.10am GMT | |
| 11:10 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| Sunderland defender Charalampos Mavrias has joined Panathanaikos on a season-long loan. Mavrias joined from the Greek club back in 2013. | Sunderland defender Charalampos Mavrias has joined Panathanaikos on a season-long loan. Mavrias joined from the Greek club back in 2013. |
| 11.08am GMT | |
| 11:08 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| Italian international Luca Antonelli has returned to Milan from Genoa. | Italian international Luca Antonelli has returned to Milan from Genoa. |
| Welcome Luca! #Antonelli has signed a contract until June 30, 2018 and he'll wear the number 31 jersey! #weareacmilan pic.twitter.com/f7JMDDoa1E | Welcome Luca! #Antonelli has signed a contract until June 30, 2018 and he'll wear the number 31 jersey! #weareacmilan pic.twitter.com/f7JMDDoa1E |
| “I thank Genoa for this opportunity. I hope to do well, because I have truly come home,” Antonelli told Italian reporters. | “I thank Genoa for this opportunity. I hope to do well, because I have truly come home,” Antonelli told Italian reporters. |
| “The only club that could make me change my mind on leaving Genoa was Milan and that proved to be the case. I am happy. I spoke to [Adriano] Galliani, but not [Filippo] Inzaghi yet. I feel great and can’t wait to get started.” | “The only club that could make me change my mind on leaving Genoa was Milan and that proved to be the case. I am happy. I spoke to [Adriano] Galliani, but not [Filippo] Inzaghi yet. I feel great and can’t wait to get started.” |
| Updated | |
| at 11.09am GMT | |
| 11.02am GMT | |
| 11:02 | |
| André Schürrle’s advisor Ingo Haspel is at Wolfsburg’s headquarters and has told Sky Sports Germany he had given himself a deadline of 11am to conclude the deal. | André Schürrle’s advisor Ingo Haspel is at Wolfsburg’s headquarters and has told Sky Sports Germany he had given himself a deadline of 11am to conclude the deal. |
| It’s 11am now so expect something imminently. | It’s 11am now so expect something imminently. |
| 10.57am GMT | |
| 10:57 | |
| Some Swansea news for you. It’s probably a sensible tactic from Blackburn, who are under a transfer embargo and therefore unable to bring in any permanent replacement. | Some Swansea news for you. It’s probably a sensible tactic from Blackburn, who are under a transfer embargo and therefore unable to bring in any permanent replacement. |
| Still no offers for Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede as club holds out for £5m. Could still be a late mover #brfc #deadlineday | Still no offers for Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede as club holds out for £5m. Could still be a late mover #brfc #deadlineday |
| Meanwhile the Swans’ Neil Taylor, who was the subject of a bid from Crystal Palace last month, admitted yesterday that he didn’t even realise that the window was still open! | Meanwhile the Swans’ Neil Taylor, who was the subject of a bid from Crystal Palace last month, admitted yesterday that he didn’t even realise that the window was still open! |
| “As far as I’m concerned I’m at Swansea, I want to be at Swansea and that’s that,” said Taylor. I’ve kept my head down and am just playing football. The bids for me were rejected and as long as I’m wanted things stay as they are. That’s how football works. | “As far as I’m concerned I’m at Swansea, I want to be at Swansea and that’s that,” said Taylor. I’ve kept my head down and am just playing football. The bids for me were rejected and as long as I’m wanted things stay as they are. That’s how football works. |
| “Why does it close on February 2 anyway? Is it because there were games over the weekend? Has it happened before? I never knew that. I always thought it was the 31st. I think that tells you everything really - I thought it was closed.” | “Why does it close on February 2 anyway? Is it because there were games over the weekend? Has it happened before? I never knew that. I always thought it was the 31st. I think that tells you everything really - I thought it was closed.” |
| 10.50am GMT | |
| 10:50 | |
| Eagle-eyed Alex Gask has emailed in. This is what we live for people. | Eagle-eyed Alex Gask has emailed in. This is what we live for people. |
| “I’m currently staying at the Clarendon Hotel in Blackheath and I’ve just seen former Arsenal (and briefly my club, West Ham) starlet Jeremie Aliadiere sitting at breakfast with Charlton Director Katrien Meire. Looks like Charton are hoping his mercurial skills will arrest their slide down the Championship....” | “I’m currently staying at the Clarendon Hotel in Blackheath and I’ve just seen former Arsenal (and briefly my club, West Ham) starlet Jeremie Aliadiere sitting at breakfast with Charlton Director Katrien Meire. Looks like Charton are hoping his mercurial skills will arrest their slide down the Championship....” |
| Charlton haven’t won a single game since 8 November and are teetering above the relegation zone. They also conceded an injury-time equaliser at home to Rotherham on Saturday. Ouch. | Charlton haven’t won a single game since 8 November and are teetering above the relegation zone. They also conceded an injury-time equaliser at home to Rotherham on Saturday. Ouch. |
| 10.42am GMT | |
| 10:42 | |
| MK Dons’ Dele Alli has been the subject of bids from both Newcastle and Aston Villa in January, but Tottenham have reportedly made a late bid to try and steal the 18-year-old. | MK Dons’ Dele Alli has been the subject of bids from both Newcastle and Aston Villa in January, but Tottenham have reportedly made a late bid to try and steal the 18-year-old. |
| Steve Round, a former assistant at Manchester United and Everton, has some insightful analysis of Alli’s game. | Steve Round, a former assistant at Manchester United and Everton, has some insightful analysis of Alli’s game. |
| “He can pass, he can run, he can tackle.” | “He can pass, he can run, he can tackle.” |
| Thanks Steve. | Thanks Steve. |
| 10.35am GMT | |
| 10:35 | |
| One man who isn’t going anywhere this winter is Tottenham’s Harry Kane. The striker’s superb form for Spurs this season has earned him a new five-and-a-half-year contract at White Hart Lane. | One man who isn’t going anywhere this winter is Tottenham’s Harry Kane. The striker’s superb form for Spurs this season has earned him a new five-and-a-half-year contract at White Hart Lane. |
| The 21-year-old only signed a new deal in August but his 20 goals in all competitions have earned him improved terms and a contract until 2020. | The 21-year-old only signed a new deal in August but his 20 goals in all competitions have earned him improved terms and a contract until 2020. |
| Read the full story here. | Read the full story here. |
| 10.33am GMT | |
| 10:33 | |
| More from Andy Hunter, this time on Everton. | More from Andy Hunter, this time on Everton. |
| Roberto Martinez is prepared to wait until the last moment to see if an established goalkeeper becomes available, although Tim Howard’s imminent return from injury may postpone a move in that department until the summer. Howard has been sidelined since Boxing Day with a calf problem but could be in contention to return against Liverpool on Saturday, although Joel Robles has deputised better than anticipated in his absence and reduced the pressure for back-up. The Everton manager has denied that Cardiff City’s David Marshall is one target under consideration. | Roberto Martinez is prepared to wait until the last moment to see if an established goalkeeper becomes available, although Tim Howard’s imminent return from injury may postpone a move in that department until the summer. Howard has been sidelined since Boxing Day with a calf problem but could be in contention to return against Liverpool on Saturday, although Joel Robles has deputised better than anticipated in his absence and reduced the pressure for back-up. The Everton manager has denied that Cardiff City’s David Marshall is one target under consideration. |
| Updated | |
| at 10.33am GMT | |
| 10.27am GMT | |
| 10:27 | |
| Cogs seem to be turning in Germany, with the German club Wolfsburg calling a press conference for 11am, according to Sky. If that is indeed the official announcement for the arrival of Andre Schurrle, it would leave plenty of time for Chelsea and Fiorentina to get Cuadrado/Salah over the line. German window closes today at 5pm remember. | Cogs seem to be turning in Germany, with the German club Wolfsburg calling a press conference for 11am, according to Sky. If that is indeed the official announcement for the arrival of Andre Schurrle, it would leave plenty of time for Chelsea and Fiorentina to get Cuadrado/Salah over the line. German window closes today at 5pm remember. |
| Updated | |
| at 10.28am GMT | |
| 10.24am GMT | |
| 10:24 | |
| @michaelbutler18 ideally a centre back for united but given what this club is like probably won't sign anyone | @michaelbutler18 ideally a centre back for united but given what this club is like probably won't sign anyone |
| You’re not wrong Tom. It’s less exciting news for Manchester United fans. You can thank Jamie Jackson for this… | You’re not wrong Tom. It’s less exciting news for Manchester United fans. You can thank Jamie Jackson for this… |
| Current information is no chance of any Manchester United signing today... But in this game never say (completely) never... | Current information is no chance of any Manchester United signing today... But in this game never say (completely) never... |
| Updated | |
| at 10.32am GMT | |
| 10.23am GMT | |
| 10:23 | |
| Cuadrado/Salah/Schurrle update! Dominic Fifield has emailed in with this. And it’s exciting news for Chelsea fans! | Cuadrado/Salah/Schurrle update! Dominic Fifield has emailed in with this. And it’s exciting news for Chelsea fans! |
| Fully expect Juan Cuadrado to be unveiled as a Chelsea player later today for an initial £23.3m with add-ons, potentially rising to £26.8m, with Mohamed Salah discussing his loan move to the Viola in exchange. Andre Schurrle, his agent and his father are currently at Wolfsburg and that deal should eventually be thrashed put before the German deadline of 5pm. | Fully expect Juan Cuadrado to be unveiled as a Chelsea player later today for an initial £23.3m with add-ons, potentially rising to £26.8m, with Mohamed Salah discussing his loan move to the Viola in exchange. Andre Schurrle, his agent and his father are currently at Wolfsburg and that deal should eventually be thrashed put before the German deadline of 5pm. |
| Crystal Palace will resume talks with Manchester United over securing Wilfried Zaha on a permanent basis, which would allow Alan Pardew to bring in another player on loan from a rival Premier League club if he deems it necessary. The London club retain an interest in Bolton’s Lee Chung-Yong, who is out of contract in the summer. | Crystal Palace will resume talks with Manchester United over securing Wilfried Zaha on a permanent basis, which would allow Alan Pardew to bring in another player on loan from a rival Premier League club if he deems it necessary. The London club retain an interest in Bolton’s Lee Chung-Yong, who is out of contract in the summer. |
| Updated | |
| at 10.24am GMT | |
| 10.20am GMT | |
| 10:20 | |
| Our Merseyside maestro Andy Hunter has got in contact with this. | Our Merseyside maestro Andy Hunter has got in contact with this. |
| It has been all quiet at Liverpool during this transfer window and the club do not expect any major additions to or departures from their first team squad today. So that would appear to thwart Crystal Palace’s and Hull City’s interest in taking Rickie Lambert on loan. Wigan Athletic want Liverpool’s promising midfielder Sheyi Ojo and talks are ongoing over a loan move that would give the 17-year-old more first-team experience. | It has been all quiet at Liverpool during this transfer window and the club do not expect any major additions to or departures from their first team squad today. So that would appear to thwart Crystal Palace’s and Hull City’s interest in taking Rickie Lambert on loan. Wigan Athletic want Liverpool’s promising midfielder Sheyi Ojo and talks are ongoing over a loan move that would give the 17-year-old more first-team experience. |
| 10.18am GMT | |
| 10:18 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| Former Liverpool defender Gabriel Paletta has joined Milan from Parma, who have also released Antonio Cassano from his contract. Cassano might go back to his old haunt Inter, by the way. | Former Liverpool defender Gabriel Paletta has joined Milan from Parma, who have also released Antonio Cassano from his contract. Cassano might go back to his old haunt Inter, by the way. |
| 10.11am GMT | |
| 10:11 | |
| DONE DEAL! | DONE DEAL! |
| This from Reuters: NAC Breda have loaned Ghana youth international Divine Naah for the rest of the season from Premier League champions Manchester city, the Dutch club said on Monday. | This from Reuters: NAC Breda have loaned Ghana youth international Divine Naah for the rest of the season from Premier League champions Manchester city, the Dutch club said on Monday. |
| The 18-year-old attacking midfielder had been on loan for the last six months at Norwegian club Stromsgodset where he featured in only three games. | The 18-year-old attacking midfielder had been on loan for the last six months at Norwegian club Stromsgodset where he featured in only three games. |
| 10.09am GMT | |
| 10:09 | |
| Gary Cotterill is spouting all kinds of hyperbole on Sky Sports News outside of QPR’s training ground. He’s trying to make the best of it, seemingly unaware that the club’s chairman has just tweeted this: | Gary Cotterill is spouting all kinds of hyperbole on Sky Sports News outside of QPR’s training ground. He’s trying to make the best of it, seemingly unaware that the club’s chairman has just tweeted this: |
| No more cheque book. We have good players. Bought all the players manager asked for in sunmer. Our players not mercenaries. Good guys. | No more cheque book. We have good players. Bought all the players manager asked for in sunmer. Our players not mercenaries. Good guys. |
| That’s not to say that there might not be some people leaving QPR today, but Gary has had some rotten luck with Harry and co in recent times. Here he is last year. It’s all a little bit much. | That’s not to say that there might not be some people leaving QPR today, but Gary has had some rotten luck with Harry and co in recent times. Here he is last year. It’s all a little bit much. |
| 10.01am GMT | |
| 10:01 | |
| Sky Sports News are reporting that Newcastle have denied that Santon has already joined Internazionale. So it sounds like he is about to, but they’re a bit annoyed at the Italian for letting slip on his Facebook page. | Sky Sports News are reporting that Newcastle have denied that Santon has already joined Internazionale. So it sounds like he is about to, but they’re a bit annoyed at the Italian for letting slip on his Facebook page. |
| Their man in a Leicester City car park has also revealed that he has seen Stoke City’s Robert Huth arriving for a medical, ahead of his proposed loan move. | Their man in a Leicester City car park has also revealed that he has seen Stoke City’s Robert Huth arriving for a medical, ahead of his proposed loan move. |
| Updated | |
| at 10.03am GMT | |
| 9.49am GMT | |
| 09:49 | |
| Our Manchester correspondent Jamie Jackson has been in touch with this little tit-bit: | Our Manchester correspondent Jamie Jackson has been in touch with this little tit-bit: |
| Juan Mata has claimed Anderson has left Manchester United and returned to “his native Brazil” to resume his career there, though Internacional’s hopes of signing the midfielder remain in the balance. | Juan Mata has claimed Anderson has left Manchester United and returned to “his native Brazil” to resume his career there, though Internacional’s hopes of signing the midfielder remain in the balance. |
| Writing on his weekly blog Mata added a PS that said: “Also, I want to wish good luck to my friend Anderson, who is back to football in his native Brazil. All the best, my friend.” | Writing on his weekly blog Mata added a PS that said: “Also, I want to wish good luck to my friend Anderson, who is back to football in his native Brazil. All the best, my friend.” |
| However despite Internacional, a club from Anderson’s native Porte Allegre, wanting to take the midfielder it is understood there is still some work to be done on the transfer. | However despite Internacional, a club from Anderson’s native Porte Allegre, wanting to take the midfielder it is understood there is still some work to be done on the transfer. |
| Anderson, who is still only 26, has endured disappointing time at United since joining from Porto in 2007 despite winning four Premier Leagues, the Champions League, two League Cups and the Fifa Club World Cup. | Anderson, who is still only 26, has endured disappointing time at United since joining from Porto in 2007 despite winning four Premier Leagues, the Champions League, two League Cups and the Fifa Club World Cup. |
| Issues with his weight have blighted Anderson’s abilities and despite the number of honours he has claimed with United in eight seasons at Old Trafford, Anderson has made only 70 Premier League starts. | Issues with his weight have blighted Anderson’s abilities and despite the number of honours he has claimed with United in eight seasons at Old Trafford, Anderson has made only 70 Premier League starts. |
| 9.48am GMT | |
| 09:48 | |
| The biggest British-based transfer of the day is almost certainly going to be Chelsea’s move for Fiorentina’s Juan Cuadrado. The Colombian winger has reportedly had a medical at Chelsea after they agreed to meet his £26.8m release clause, and the 26-year-old even attended Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. | The biggest British-based transfer of the day is almost certainly going to be Chelsea’s move for Fiorentina’s Juan Cuadrado. The Colombian winger has reportedly had a medical at Chelsea after they agreed to meet his £26.8m release clause, and the 26-year-old even attended Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. |
| Hello from "The Bridge" pic.twitter.com/h1VZfvAGXs | Hello from "The Bridge" pic.twitter.com/h1VZfvAGXs |
| However, the deal still hinges on André Schurrle leaving for Wolfsburg, who seem to be playing hard ball… | However, the deal still hinges on André Schurrle leaving for Wolfsburg, who seem to be playing hard ball… |
| “There is no agreement at the moment,” the Wolfsburg sporting director, Klaus Allofs, said. “The clock is running out. Our options are getting less hour by hour. It depends on money. We still would like to sign him.” | “There is no agreement at the moment,” the Wolfsburg sporting director, Klaus Allofs, said. “The clock is running out. Our options are getting less hour by hour. It depends on money. We still would like to sign him.” |
| 9.37am GMT | |
| 09:37 | |
| Today’s Rumour Mill has dropped. Here, in concise bullet-point form, is a breakdown of what you can expect by clicking on this link. | Today’s Rumour Mill has dropped. Here, in concise bullet-point form, is a breakdown of what you can expect by clicking on this link. |
| 9.29am GMT | |
| 09:29 | |
| Football fans. Who are you hoping for your club to sign? Be realistic. Or just tell me all your hopes and dreams via email or Twitter. | Football fans. Who are you hoping for your club to sign? Be realistic. Or just tell me all your hopes and dreams via email or Twitter. |
| 9.24am GMT | |
| 09:24 | |
| DONE DEAL! (probably) | DONE DEAL! (probably) |
| Our first bit of hot transfer action comes from the north-east, with Davide Santon announcing on his official Facebook page that he will be leaving Newcastle for Roberto Mancini’s Internazionale. | Our first bit of hot transfer action comes from the north-east, with Davide Santon announcing on his official Facebook page that he will be leaving Newcastle for Roberto Mancini’s Internazionale. |
| Life is strange... I never expected to return... Thanks Newcastle and thanks to all the fans for these 3 and a half years together... we’ve spent many good times.... This city and this team will always remain in my heart. | Life is strange... I never expected to return... Thanks Newcastle and thanks to all the fans for these 3 and a half years together... we’ve spent many good times.... This city and this team will always remain in my heart. |
| I start a new adventure.... I’m happy to return to Inter... There I started my career and there I lived so many important moments.... I will give my best to repay the faith | I start a new adventure.... I’m happy to return to Inter... There I started my career and there I lived so many important moments.... I will give my best to repay the faith |
| Santon will join on loan until the end of the season, with the Italian club able to make the deal permanent in the summer if they so please, according to reports. The 24-year-old returns to the club where he came through the youth system before leaving in 2011. | Santon will join on loan until the end of the season, with the Italian club able to make the deal permanent in the summer if they so please, according to reports. The 24-year-old returns to the club where he came through the youth system before leaving in 2011. |
| 9.16am GMT | |
| 09:16 | |
| It’s not a move necessarily dependent on a window or any other kind of opening, but what better way to start the run down of today’s movers and shakers on The Most Important Day of the Year™ than to announce that Costa Rica have appointed none other than Paolo Wanchope as their manager! | It’s not a move necessarily dependent on a window or any other kind of opening, but what better way to start the run down of today’s movers and shakers on The Most Important Day of the Year™ than to announce that Costa Rica have appointed none other than Paolo Wanchope as their manager! |
| El Comité Ejecutivo de la Federación Costarricense de Fútbol designó a Paulo Wanchope como nuevo seleccionador. pic.twitter.com/fVs7JDQStU | El Comité Ejecutivo de la Federación Costarricense de Fútbol designó a Paulo Wanchope como nuevo seleccionador. pic.twitter.com/fVs7JDQStU |
| Replacing the outgoing Jorge Luis Pinto, who did a good job if last year’s World Cup is anything to go by, Wanchope is going to talk in front of a microphone today for a bit at some point, but instead here’s a video of the great man getting into that languid stride at Old Trafford. | Replacing the outgoing Jorge Luis Pinto, who did a good job if last year’s World Cup is anything to go by, Wanchope is going to talk in front of a microphone today for a bit at some point, but instead here’s a video of the great man getting into that languid stride at Old Trafford. |
| 9.05am GMT | |
| 09:05 | |
| Preamble | Preamble |
| It has been hyped up by broadcasters (and MBMers) beyond all recognition to help save us from our mid-winter blues (and boost ratings), it has big flashing lights and a fervent crowd, it’s got fans and journalists jostling in car parks, it’s practically a national holiday … no it’s not the Super Bowl half-time show … it’s the January (in February!) transfer window deadline day! Put your yellow ties/dresses on and ignore all your Monday morning instructions from your boss, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Expect shedloads of lower league season-long loans in the lower leagues and one desperate Premier League manager doing his best to spend a senseless amount of money in an attempt to save his job. | It has been hyped up by broadcasters (and MBMers) beyond all recognition to help save us from our mid-winter blues (and boost ratings), it has big flashing lights and a fervent crowd, it’s got fans and journalists jostling in car parks, it’s practically a national holiday … no it’s not the Super Bowl half-time show … it’s the January (in February!) transfer window deadline day! Put your yellow ties/dresses on and ignore all your Monday morning instructions from your boss, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Expect shedloads of lower league season-long loans in the lower leagues and one desperate Premier League manager doing his best to spend a senseless amount of money in an attempt to save his job. |
| Hoorah! | Hoorah! |
| Updated | |
| at 9.06am GMT | |
| 5.20pm GMT | |
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| Michael will be here shortly with all the latest news. In the meantime, go behind the transfer window with our video: | Michael will be here shortly with all the latest news. In the meantime, go behind the transfer window with our video: |
| And here’s the news from Manchester United: | And here’s the news from Manchester United: |
| Darren Fletcher’s proposed move to West Ham United is off, the Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has announced. | Darren Fletcher’s proposed move to West Ham United is off, the Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has announced. |
| The long-serving midfielder looked set to leave Old Trafford for the Hammers after he had a medical at the London club on Friday. But Van Gaal said after Saturday’s win over Leicester City that the deal had fallen through after West Ham moved the goal posts. | The long-serving midfielder looked set to leave Old Trafford for the Hammers after he had a medical at the London club on Friday. But Van Gaal said after Saturday’s win over Leicester City that the deal had fallen through after West Ham moved the goal posts. |
| Van Gaal claims West Ham wanted to make the deal temporary, rather than permanent, causing the deal to collapse. | Van Gaal claims West Ham wanted to make the deal temporary, rather than permanent, causing the deal to collapse. |
| “I thought Darren was going to sign a contract,” Van Gaal told BBC Sport. “But at the end they look for a loan and that was not the agreement. | “I thought Darren was going to sign a contract,” Van Gaal told BBC Sport. “But at the end they look for a loan and that was not the agreement. |
| “When you allow your player to go to London for the medical, there is no problem. At the end there is no agreement, it is strange. | “When you allow your player to go to London for the medical, there is no problem. At the end there is no agreement, it is strange. |
| “I don’t know what is happening there but the agreement is different there. On Saturday it is off.” | “I don’t know what is happening there but the agreement is different there. On Saturday it is off.” |
| Speaking after West Ham’s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool, the Hammers manager Sam Allardyce confirmed the deal had stalled. | Speaking after West Ham’s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool, the Hammers manager Sam Allardyce confirmed the deal had stalled. |
| “Fletcher broke down on negotiations this morning. I really don’t know [what will happen] at this moment in time,” Allardyce said. | “Fletcher broke down on negotiations this morning. I really don’t know [what will happen] at this moment in time,” Allardyce said. |
| Fletcher has also attracted interest from West Bromwich Albion and Valencia. But Van Gaal appears to think the 30-year-old will remain at United, where he has five months left on his contract. | Fletcher has also attracted interest from West Bromwich Albion and Valencia. But Van Gaal appears to think the 30-year-old will remain at United, where he has five months left on his contract. |
| Read the full story here. | Read the full story here. |
| Updated | |
| at 5.49pm GMT |