Transfer news LIVE: Spurs hijack Arsenal, Man Utd block move, Liverpool deal scrapped

It's deadline day for the January transfer window and Premier League clubs have only until 7pm to complete any late deals.

It's January transfer window deadline day with Premier League clubs having just a matter of hours left to complete any deals. Teams up and down the league are hoping to get their final incomings and outgoings done before the 7pm deadline.

Liverpool and Chelsea both want to bring Jeremy Jacquet to England but it looks like the Reds have won the race for the French defender. Elsewhere, Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen appears Crystal Palace-bound, with Jean-Philippe Mateta potentially set to join AC Milan, depending on a medical issue. Tottenham and Arsenal could both do late deals due to injuries while Manchester United could oversee some exits.

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11 mins ago14:41 Archie Griggs

Mateta to AC Milan falls through

Jean-Philippe Mateta's proposed move to AC Milan has fallen through, according to Sky Sports Italia.

The striker was poised to join the Italian giants in a deadline-day switch but the deal is no longer thought to be going ahead.

It remains to be seen how that may complicate Crystal Palace's pursuit of Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

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14 mins ago14:38 Charlie Malam

Liverpool deal scrapped

Ajax have confirmed that Liverpool midfielder James McConnell's loan move has been terminated.

The Dutch club said: "The administrative handling of this has been completed; the player himself had already not been part of Ajax’s selection since early January."

The 21-year-old was initially set to spend the season in Amsterdam but made just seven appearances for an Ajax side 18 points off league leaders PSV.

McConnell signed a new long-term Liverpool contract before he joined Ajax.

26 mins ago14:26 Charlie Malam

Man Utd block exit

Manchester United have blocked Tyrell Malacia from leaving today despite his minimal game time at Old Trafford.

Malacia finds himself the second-choice left-back to Luke Shaw following an injury to Patrick Dorgu.

Reports claim left-back Malacia was about to board a plane to Turkey this morning before being informed any potential exit is off.

The Dutchman's only appearance for United this season came in the 88th minute of a win over Newcastle on Boxing Day.

Malacia is out of contract in the summer and will leave United as a free agent.

35 mins ago14:17 Charlie Malam

Sunderland agree Nilson Angulo deal

With Simon Adingra headed to Monaco on loan, Sunderland have reached an agreement with Anderlecht to sign winger Nilson Angulo.

The Black Cats will pay £15m upfront and potentially a further £2.5m in add-ons.

Angulo, a 22-year-old Ecuador international, is having his medical overseas and is expected to join before the deadline.

39 mins ago14:13 Charlie Malam

Liverpool to hold Villa talks

Liverpool and Aston Villa will sit down to discuss Harvey Elliott's situation at Villa Park.

The terms of the agreement could be changed with Elliott having had little game time at Villa.

Part of the reason is because the Villans will automatically trigger an obligatory permanent move worth £35million if he makes a set number of appearances.

The Daily Mail say the obligation could be changed to an option, or the appearance total could be raised, to allow Elliott to get more minutes in the coming months.

51 mins ago14:01 Charlie Malam

Five hours left

Clubs are running out of time to get their final bits of business done.

There are now fewer than five hours to go until the deadline!

52 mins ago14:00 Charlie Malam

Tottenham hijack Arsenal move

Tottenham are trying to hijack Arsenal's move for James Wilson from Hearts, say Sky Sports.

Spurs want to do a loan deal with an option to buy the 18-year-old, similar to their north London rivals.

Wilson would become part of the Tottenham under-21s squad if they pulled off the deal.

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1 hour ago13:45 Charlie Malam

Palace eye Japan international

Crystal Palace have asked about exciting NEC Nijmegen midfielder Kodai Sano.

The 22-year-old Japan international has long been watched by Palace scouts but NEC do not want to lose him mid-season.

They currently sit third in the Eredivisie and want to keep their team together to challenge for Europe.

Sano is unlikely to move today but Palace could return in the summer, with their current Japanese midfielder Daichi Kamada out of contract in July.

1 hour ago13:34 Charlie Malam

Kalvin Phillips leaving Man City

Kalvin Phillips is heading to the Championship to join Sheffield United on loan.

Phillips' Manchester City career is in tatters but the £42million midfielder is returning to Yorkshire to link up with the Blades.

He has only made six starts across all competitions since joining City in 2022 and has had a mere seven minutes of senior football this season.

City are set to pay a significant portion of his wages as Phillips looks to resurrect his career at Bramall Lane.

2 hours ago13:19 Charlie Malam

Arsenal striker swoop at risk

Arsenal's surprise move for Hearts striker James Wilson is at risk, according to our sister title the Daily Record.

Hearts are demanding a big fee after receiving contact from the Gunners over the weekend.

Arsenal want to sign the 18-year-old on an initial loan deal so they can watch him in their under-21s.

But the Scottish league leaders will only allow that if the two clubs agree on a transfer fee upfront and are awaiting Arsenal's response.

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2 hours ago13:12 Charlie Malam

Jean-Philippe Mateta latest

Sky Sports say Juventus are keeping a keen eye on Jean-Philippe Mateta's situation at Crystal Palace.

Mateta has been undergoing physical checks before a move to AC Milan and Palace still expect him to move to the San Siro.

But there is a possibility Milan pull the plug if they decide at the 11th hour they're happy with their existing options.

Juve will then try to step in if that happens.

2 hours ago12:54 Charlie Malam

Sunderland to loan winger out

Sunderland are in talks with Monaco to send Simon Adingra on loan to Ligue 1.

The winger will join the French side with an option to make the move permanently in the summer, with the Black Cats set to make at least £1m from the six-month loan.

The Ivorian only joined in the summer for £21m but has only started nine of their 24 Premier League matches.

2 hours ago12:50 Charlie Malam

Robertson to Spurs

Andy Robertson to Tottenham is unlikely today, say Sky Sports, but they could return for the Scot in the summer.

Liverpool blocked the veteran left-back from leaving this month due to injuries at the back.

But Robertson's contract expires in the summer.

2 hours ago12:32 Charlie Malam

Palace's centre-back struggles

Crystal Palace have tried to sign four defenders since losing Marc Guehi to Man City - but look unlikely to get any of them before tonight.

Chelsea's Josh Acheampong, Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell and Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez have all been looked at. But their asking prices are too high for Palace.

Ruben Kluivert - the son of Patrick and brother of Justin - of Lyon has also been enquired about but seems set to stay in France.

3 hours ago12:13 Charlie Malam

Liverpool right-back latest

It appears unlikely Liverpool will sign a right-back today after a swoop for Lutsharel Geertruida collapsed last night.

The versatile RB Leipzig player, who can play at right-back, centre-back and defensive midfielder, is currently on loan at Sunderland.

There was talk that Liverpool could take over the loan deal but the Black Cats failed to find a replacement, so the Reds walked away.

Geertruida wanted to move to Anfield but will remain at the Stadium of Light for the rest of the season.

3 hours ago11:58 Charlie Malam

Spurs not interested in Sterling

Raheem Sterling is on the lookout for a new club after leaving Chelsea to become a free agent.

But Sky Sports News say Tottenham, who are looking for a winger, are not interested in the former England attacker.

Several Premier League clubs - Crystal Palace, Fulham, West Ham and Everton - have been linked.

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3 hours ago11:49 Charlie Malam

Bournemouth denied Inter star

Bournemouth have seen a bid for Luis Henrique rejected by Inter Milan.

The Premier League club presented a proposal that would have seen them take the Brazil winger on loan with an option to sign him permanently in the summer.

But Inter want to keep the 24-year-old wing-back so have not entertained the offer.

The Cherries look unlikely to get a fifth signing through the door before 7pm as it stands.

3 hours ago11:35 Charlie Malam

Newcastle star headed for medical

Newcastle United have given their former captain Jamaal Lascelles permission to travel for a medical with Leicester City.

Over a decade after leaving Nottingham Forest for Newcastle, the 32-year-old is set to depart.

Lascelles is out of contract at the end of the season so is likely to move for nothing, having made 253 appearances since joining in 2014.

4 hours ago11:19 Charlie Malam

Forest approach rejected

Nottingham Forest have had an approach for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney rejected.

The Englishman has 18 months left on his contract but Boro are determined not to lose Hackney as they fight for promotion to the Premier League.

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4 hours ago11:03 Charlie Malam

Jeremy Jacquet medical underway

Jeremy Jacquet has arrived in England to begin his Liverpool medical.

The French defender looks set to be the biggest addition of deadline day, even though he won't join the Reds until the summer.

4 hours ago10:53 Charlie Malam

Man City recall Nypan

Sverre Nypan has returned to Manchester City from his loan spell at Middlesbrough.

The Norwegian, 19, has had his stint with the Championship side cut short after making just three starts for Boro.

City instead feel his development will be best served training with Pep Guardiola's side between now and the end of May.

4 hours ago10:40 Charlie Malam

Arsenal in striker talks

Arsenal are in discussions to bring Hearts striker James Wilson in on loan.

The Gunners want to see the 18-year-old internally before deciding whether to sign the forward on a permanent basis.

Wilson has found it tough to get game time at Hearts this season but already has eight first-team goals in 45 appearances.

He has also earned a senior Scotland cap.

4 hours ago10:35 Charlie Malam

Man Utd latest

Manchester United are unlikely to welcome any signings today.

Instead, the Red Devils are firmly focused on the summer - and rebuilding their midfield.

Casemiro will leave as a free agent and Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson are top-tier targets for INEOS.

5 hours ago10:11 Charlie Malam

Harry Wilson approach rejected

Fulham instantly rebuffed interest from Everton last week for midfielder Harry Wilson, say the BBC.

Wilson has been their star man this season and has eight Premier League goals.

Everton made an enquiry with the Welshman out of contract in the summer.

But after being rebuffed, the Toffees have moved on to Chelsea's Tyrique George.

5 hours ago09:59 Charlie Malam

Spurs eyeing a forward

Tottenham are on the lookout for a forward today, but Maghnes Akliouche won't be joining from Monaco unless the Ligue 1 club can first source a replacement.

The Independent say Moussa Diaby and Jhon Duran are possibilities for Spurs.

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5 hours ago09:42 Charlie Malam

Jorgen Strand Larsen completes medical

Jorgen Strand Larsen has completed his medical to join Crystal Palace this month.

Palace expect Jean-Philippe Mateta to join AC Milan as the Serie A giants examine the striker in Paris this morning.

The Eagles do not expect any issues as it stands and are planning to sign Strand Larsen regardless of what happens.

The Norwegian could cost as much as £48million.

5 hours ago09:33 Charlie Malam

Spurs eye late deal

Tottenham are scouring for any late opportunities after 11 players missed yesterday's draw with Man City due to injury.

Spurs have already signed Conor Gallagher and Souza but are ready to bolster the squad elsewhere.

"We are active, no doubt about that. If something happens, let's see," manager Thomas Frank told journalists last night.

5 hours ago09:27 Charlie Malam

Tonali to Arsenal played down

Newcastle have dismissed any suggestion Arsenal could sign Sandro Tonali today.

And it has emerged the Gunners do not have a recall clause for Ethan Nwaneri after he joined Marseille on loan.

It remains to be seen if Arsenal find any alternative targets.

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6 hours ago09:19 Charlie Malam

Palace's Ordonez interest rebuffed

Crystal Palace have been put off from moving for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez today.

The Ecuadorian has been linked to Liverpool before with several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on the centre-back.

But Brugge want over £34million (€40m) so any swoop from Palace, who sold captain Marc Guehi to Man City for £20m, is highly unlikely.

6 hours ago09:05 Charlie Malam

Chelsea star headed to West Ham

Axel Disasi is expected to join West Ham on loan from Chelsea, report Sky Sports. A medical has been scheduled.

The Blues want to sell the 27-year-old outcast who is in exile at Stamford Bridge and has not made a single first-team appearance this season.

But the Hammers want to bring Disasi in after he spent the second half of last season with Aston Villa.

Roma and Lyon are other clubs who were keen.

6 hours ago09:01 Charlie Malam

Brighton confirm loan exit

Brighton have confirmed that attacking midfielder Brajan Gruda has joined RB Leipzig on loan for the second half of the season for regular minutes.

Just days ago, Gruda, 21, made clear he dreams of playing for "a top club" in the future - naming Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool as options.

6 hours ago08:53 Charlie Malam

Arsenal trying to sign Sandro Tonali

Arsenal are pushing to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle today, say Sky Sport Germany.

The Gunners are looking to bring the Italian in with Mikel Merino facing a lengthy lay-off due to injury.

Talks have been held this morning but a deal is very difficult to do with Newcastle not having given a green light.

6 hours ago08:42 Charlie Malam

Tyrique George to Everton

Chelsea winger Tyrique George, who almost joined Fulham in the summer, is headed to Everton.

The 19-year-old will join on an initial loan deal that includes the option to make the move permanent in the summer.

With Jack Grealish potentially out for the remainder of the season, George will compete for starts at Everton having yet to start a Premier League game for Chelsea this season.

6 hours ago08:25 Charlie Malam

Two Wolves medicals

Wolves will conduct two medicals today - and could yet complete a third signing too.

Marseille and England midfielder Angel Gomes flying in to the UK to have a medical in the West Midlands.

While Adam Armstrong is poised to join on a permanent deal from Southampton for an initial £7m fee plus £2m in add-ons.

Armstrong is also due for a medical today.

And Wolves remain in talks with Torino over Che Adams but that deal is seen as less likely.

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7 hours ago08:18 Charlie Malam

Forest's second Engels bid rejected

Celtic have rejected an improved bid from Nottingham Forest - worth £17.3million - for Arne Engels.

The Hoops already rebuffed a £14m offer for their record signing during their 2-0 win over Falkirk last night.

And Martin O'Neill said of the Belgian post-match: "I would want it rebuffed, unless it was £100million. Then I think the board would step in there. No, absolutely, I would rather keep him."

7 hours ago08:03 Charlie Malam

Ricardo Pepi to Fulham off

Fulham will not be signing Ricardo Pepi from PSV today despite agreeing a deal worth up to £32million.

The American winger, 23, has long been linked by the Cottagers and has 11 goals this season.

But PSV have informed Fulham the deal is not going to proceed because they cannot find a replacement in time.

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8 hours ago07:13 Charlie Malam

Jacquet's reason for picking Liverpool

With Jeremy Jacquet headed to Liverpool, it has emerged the Reds offered exactly the same £55m plus £5m deal as Chelsea.

And the reason the defender picked the Reds was because of the lesser competition for a starting spot.

Chelsea today recalled Mamadou Sarr and want to keep Josh Acheampong long term.

8 hours ago06:45 Matthew Abbott

Angel Gomes closing in on return to England

Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to winning the race for Angel Gomes, according to Sky Sports News.

Wolves are said to be finalising a loan deal for the England international despite other clubs being interested in Marseille's midfielder, who only joined them from Lille last summer after becoming a free agent.

8 hours ago06:30 Matthew Abbott

Ivan Toney not angling for deadline day more

Ivan Toney appears unlikely to move on deadline day because he believes staying in Saudi Arabia will give him a stronger chance of making England's World Cup squad.

Toney told the Mirror:

I feel like I’m doing well right now and that continuing to score goals [here in Saudi] will give me a stronger chance to get to what could be my only World Cup.

9 hours ago06:15 Matthew Abbott

Man Utd's unsuccessful Liverpool hijack revealed

Manchester United unsuccessfully tried to hijack Liverpool's deal for Jeremy Jacquet last night, according to Sky in Germany.

The Red Devils reportedly left it too late, as the France under-21 international already had an agreement in place with the Reds for a summer transfer from Rennes at the end of this season.

9 hours ago06:00 Matthew Abbott

Chelsea's latest Strasbourg swap

Mamadou Sarr is returning to Chelsea from Strasbourg, according to Sky Sports News, with the Ligue 1 club said to be signing Aaron Anselmino on loan as a replacement, as well as David Datro Fofana. The latter is reportedly coming in as cover for Emmanuel Emegha, the club's injured captain.

9 hours ago05:45 Matthew Abbott

Late Arsenal move

Mikel Merino faces a significant period of time out with a suspected broken bone in his foot, so Arsenal could make a move for a midfielder on loan today.

The Gunners are scouring the market for short-term opportunities with Merino's return date still unclear.

Sky Sports says there is no guarantee the north Londoners will do any business, but that they are considering their options as they continue to compete in all four competitions.

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9 hours ago05:30 Matthew Abbott

Liverpool agree Jeremy Jacquet deal

Although Chelsea have been the team most strongly linked to Jeremy Jacquet, it is understood Liverpool have agreed a deal with Rennes for the French defender.

Despite their injuries, the Reds will not welcome the 20-year-old to Anfield this month.

Instead, a £55million plus £5m in add-ons agreement has been reached for Jacquet to move to Merseyside in the summer. Personal terms have already been agreed, and a medical will take place today.

It is uncertain whether Jacquet is being replaced to compete with Ibrahima Konate or replace him. His fellow Frenchman's Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season, and there has been little noise about an extension.

Chelsea could yet launch a late hijack, so the reigning English champions are eager to wrap up the transfer as quickly as possible.

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10 hours ago05:15 Matthew Abbott

Four Man Utd deals

Several Manchester United players could depart Old Trafford today, including teenage striker Ethan Wheatley, who was recalled from Northampton Town earlier this month.

The 19-year-old is poised to join Bradford City in League One while Sekou Kone might also head out on loan with INEOS-owned Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland one potential destination.

The Swiss transfer window remains open until February 16, so a deal may not happen today. Left-back Diego Leon could depart and Nice, also owned by INEOS, could be where he ends up.

While Gabriele Biancheri has been given the green light to leave on loan and has attracted interest from the EFL and abroad, with reports in Spain saying Real Betis are keen.

10 hours ago05:00 Matthew Abbott

It's deadline day! Our live transfer coverage starts here

Good morning and welcome to Express Sport's deadline day blog!

We'll have all the done deals as well as all the rumours for you between now and 11pm, with the window closing at 7pm UK time. Stick around

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