Deadline day LIVE! Follow every transfer rumour and done deal across England and Europe
Welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of summer 2024 transfer deadline day!
Stick with us to follow every twist, turn, done deal and rumour throughout England and Europe as clubs race to get their final pieces of business done before the window slams shut.
The deadline for English deals to go through is 11pm tonight, and some major moves are still expected to take place before that with plenty of big clubs seeking reinforcements or looking to offload players, and many big names expected to be part of that.
Deadline day key events
Arsenal face 'major stumbling block' in bid to repeat Aubameyang transfer trick
Arsenal are reportedly pressing ahead with a deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers this month but will face stiff resistance from the Old Gold.
The Gunners have been left short in attack due to recent injuries to Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling, the former of whom will be out for two months after undergoing a hamstring operation.
Seventeen-year-old Ethan Nwaneri did an admirable job of filling in for Saka in the 3-1 win over Brentford on New Year's Day, where the resurrected Gabriel Jesus also scored his sixth goal in four games.
However, Mikel Arteta will exercise extreme caution over Nwaneri due to his age, and his only offensive options on the bench against the Bees were Leandro Trossard and academy graduate Ismeal Kabia.
The great Dane: Spurs to battle Liverpool legend for 6ft 6in defender?
Tottenham Hotspur are apparently one of three teams hoping to strike a deal for Udinese centre-back Thomas Kristensen.
The Lilywhites have been bereft of defensive options throughout the festive period and have just been rocked by the news that Destiny Udogie will spend six weeks on the sidelines with a new hamstring injury.
Udogie joins Ben Davies, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero in the treatment room, and the latter two defenders are not expected back from their own thigh concerns for another few weeks.
As a result, Ange Postecoglou has been forced to field a makeshift central pairing of Radu Dragusin and 18-year-old Archie Gray, with fellow teenager Alfie Dorrington in reserve but yet to start a game.
Palace one of nine PL clubs told to pay record fee for Slavia Prague starlet?
Crystal Palace are reportedly one of nine Premier League clubs who have expressed an interest in Slavia Prague starlet El Hadji Malick Diouf.
Manager Oliver Glasner revealed on Friday that the Eagles are determined to sign two players in the January transfer window.
"We want to sign two players in two different positions," Glasner told reporters. "We have to get the deals done and this is the job of the club.
"We have a clear commitment that we will sign two new players. Let's not talk about individual names."
'Rave reviews' - Liverpool plotting tricky deal for Tricky Trees star?
Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on the progress of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson as they weigh up a swoop for the 22-year-old in 2025.
The Reds have done little wrong under Arne Slot in the Dutchman's debut campaign and remain six points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table, with a game in hand on the Gunners to boot.
Key to Liverpool's sensational form in 2024-25 has been the partnership of Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch at the base of the midfield, with the latter unexpectedly becoming one of the Premier League's most influential players this season.
While Mac Allister and Gravenberch have managed to stay free of serious injuries this season, Liverpool's midfield depth beyond the duo is a point of concern, as Wataru Endo and Tyler Morton are seldom seen on the field.
Liverpool set asking price for teenage star after rejecting £15m bid?
Liverpool have reportedly turned down a £15m bid from Crystal Palace for teenager Ben Doak.
The 19-year-old winger is currently on loan at Championship club Middlesbrough and has made 20 first-team appearances for Michael Carrick's side that sit fifth in the table.
Doak was named Championship Player of the Month for November after registering five assists in as many matches, while he has also chipped in with two goals so far this season.
The six-cap Scotland international's form in the second tier is understood to have caught the eye of a number of teams in England and abroad, with Sky Sports among those reporting that Liverpool have knocked back approaches from several clubs.
"No progress" - Salah expecting to leave Liverpool this summer
Mohamed Salah has reaffirmed that he is expecting this to be his final season at Liverpool, with the Egypt international again claiming that "no progress" has been made on contract talks with the Merseyside giants.
The 32-year-old is arguably currently the best player in world football when considering his form this season, having scored 20 goals and registered 17 assists in 26 appearances for Arne Slot's side in all competitions.
Salah has 17 goals and 13 assists in 18 league matches this season, with his form helping Liverpool sit at the top of the Premier League table, six points clear of second-placed Arsenal with a game in hand.
However, Salah's contract is due to expire at the end of June, and he continues to be linked with a move away from the club.
"Wants to stay" - Agent insists 26-year-old is not looking to leave Man United
Altay Bayindir's agent has played down suggestions that the Turkish goalkeeper could leave Manchester United before the end of the January transfer window.
The 26-year-old has featured on just four occasions for Man United since his arrival from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023, with one of those outings coming last term, before playing three times this season in the EFL Cup.
Bayindir has conceded six times in his three appearances, though, and his performance against Tottenham Hotspur in the last round of the League Cup last month was heavily criticised.
Man United's number one Andre Onana is having his own problems, with the Cameroonian struggling for form, while number three Tom Heaton is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
"He is ours" - Flick issues Garcia update amid reports of £8m Girona switch
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has played down suggestions that Eric Garcia is close to leaving the club.
The 23-year-old has found it difficult to secure regular action this season, being restricted to just 13 appearances, and there has been strong speculation linking him with a return to Girona following a successful loan spell at the club last term.
According to journalist Nil Sola, Girona are looking to secure a €10m (£8m) deal for the Spaniard 'in the next few days'.
However, Flick denied claims that an exit was close when asked about the defender during his press conference to preview Saturday's Copa del Rey last-32 contest with Barbastro.
"We'll try to do something" - Amorim issues update on Man United's January plans
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has said that the Red Devils "will try to do something" during the January transfer window despite their well-documented problems when it comes to the financial regulations.
Financial Fair Play and the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules have left Man United in a situation where they will need to move players on in order to boost their squad before the end of the winter market.
At this moment, the club are said to have 'no budget', but Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee are two players currently being heavily linked with moves away from Old Trafford this month.
Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen, who are both out of contract this summer, can also allegedly leave this month, while it has been claimed that Amorim wants to bring in a new goalkeeper due to the issues of Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.
Contract updates: Will Amad, Maguire sign new deals at Man United?
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has revealed that Amad Diallo "is near" to signing a new deal with the club, while an extension in Harry Maguire's contract is set to be activated.
As of January 1, the duo have been free to enter into discussions with foreign clubs over a pre-contract, with Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton also in the same situation.
However, Amorim, speaking during Friday's press conference, said that Amad "is near" to penning a fresh deal, while Maguire's contract is set to be extended until the summer of 2026.
"Amad is near, Harry Maguire we are going to trigger our option. I spoke with him [Harry] this morning and I told him he has to improve on the pitch, we need him a lot," the Portuguese told reporters.
Man City 'consider accelerating plans' to sign centre-back, asking price 'revealed'
Manchester City have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov who has emerged as a target in the January transfer window.
The Citizens are expected to be active this month with Pep Guardiola keen to bolster his small, injury-hit squad, admitting last week that a new defender and new midfielder could be targeted.
"Kevin [De Bruyne] is back but we need more in the middle and the back four, we have struggled with full-backs and central defenders," Guardiola told Sky Sports.
"In some positions we need help. The squad is good, the problem is we don't have the squad and that makes everything difficult.
Splashing the cash: Man City plotting £100m double swoop in January?
Pep Guardiola wants Manchester City to splash the cash in the January transfer window, with the Citizens prepared to fight Premier League rivals for two in-demand stars, according to a report.
The reigning Premier League champions are expected to reverse their usual habits and experience a busy winter window as they endeavour to bolster their small squad and turn their fortunes around on the pitch.
Multiple injury issues and a drop-off in form from a number of senior stars has contributed to Man City alarming decline this term, with Guardiola's side currently sitting sixth in the Premier League table and facing the prospect of an early elimination from the Champions League.
Since Guardiola's arrival at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, Man City have only completed two senior January signings in the form of Gabriel Jesus (£27m in 2017) and Aymeric Laporte (£57m in 2018), but the addition of at least a few fresh faces is thought to be on the agenda this month.
Real Madrid to test Man United with £50m offer for regular starter?
Real Madrid are allegedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot.
Los Blancos are known to be in the market for a new right-back courtesy of Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez reaching 32 and 33 years of age respectively.
Speculation persists that Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is their first-choice target for that position, particularly when the England international's contract expires at the end of the season.
However, with the Premier League leaders not prepared to sell the long-serving star for a cut-price fee in January, it leaves Real Madrid to consider alternatives.
Trent's Mo Salah demand? Why Reds defender has not signed an extension revealed
One reason why Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has not signed an extension is that the club may not have given him terms comparable to Mohamed Salah, opening the door for Real Madrid, according to Reds expert David Lynch.
Reports emerged in the past few days that Los Blancos had advances for the Scouser rejected by the Merseysiders, but the La Liga champions seem keen on completing a deal for the right-back as soon as possible.
Alexander-Arnold is into the final six months of his contract with the Reds and is now free to talk to clubs abroad about signing in the summer, but the impasse in negotiations with Liverpool has left fans perplexed given Trent is a boyhood supporter of the club.
However, Lynch suggested that while money is not the deciding factor, the defender wants any new deal to reflect his importance to the team, telling Sports Mole: "It is a little bit about money - the sticking point won't be contract length, it'll be 'are you going to recognise me as the key man in this side and give me a pay packet that reflects that, closer to Mo Salah, that real high end in terms of weekly wage'.
Tierney edging closer to Arsenal exit? Latest transfer news and rumours today!
The January transfer window is now open and Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney could soon be heading for the exit door.
Indeed, journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that negotiations are underway for the Scotsman to make a return to Glaswegian giants Celtic.
Romano states that Tierney is keen on the move to Parkhead and talks between both parties will continue until they reach a full agreement.
The 27-year-old has spent the last five years with the Gunners since joining from Celtic for around £25m, but his time at the Emirates Stadium has been hampered by injury issues.
Guimaraes, Aina, who else? Man City's January transfer priorities assessed
The January transfer window is now open and this month is set to be an important one for a number of clubs, none more so than Manchester City who are expected to be active during a period when they have traditionally been quiet.
Since Pep Guardiola's arrival at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2016, Man City have only made two senior January additions in the form of Gabriel Jesus (£27m in 2017) and Aymeric Laporte (£57m in 2018).
The Citizens decided against major reinforcements last summer and welcomed just two new signings to the blue side of Manchester in Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan - the former signing for an initial £21m from Troyes after starring on loan at Girona last season, and the later re-joining from Barcelona on a free transfer.
First decision of January: Chelsea confirm recall of top prospect
Chelsea have announced that Aaron Anselmino has been recalled from his loan spell at Boca Juniors.
During the summer transfer window, the Blues completed a deal worth an alleged £15.6m to sign the prospect from the Argentine giants.
Rather than immediately making the journey to West London, the 19-year-old remained in his homeland to continue his development in Boca Juniors' first team.
The initial plan was for Anselmino to remain at La Bombonera for a further 12 months, an arrangement that appeared to make sense once he featured regularly during the closing weeks of the 2024 campaign.
'Shock interest': Tottenham add Premier League goalkeeper to January shortlist?
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified a Premier League goalkeeper as a potential January transfer target.
Spurs are currently having to cope without the services of first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is facing a lengthy period on the sidelines after undergoing ankle surgery at the end of November.
Fraser Forster has since filled the void between the sticks, but his recent performances for Ange Postecoglou's side have come under scrutiny.
The 36-year-old has kept just once clean sheet in 10 appearances since replacing Vicario, conceding 22 goals in the process, and he was at fault for two goals conceded in Spurs' 4-3 EFL Cup win over Manchester United last month.
San Siro switch? Nunez transfer truth 'revealed' amid Milan 'interest'
Liverpool have reportedly had no contact with AC Milan over a move for striker Darwin Nunez in the January transfer window.
The Uruguay international moved to Anfield from Benfica in the summer of 2022 for a club-record fee rising to around £85m.
Nunez has since contributed with 37 goals and 20 assists in 119 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions, but he is yet to reach the heights expected on Merseyside and has struggled for regular game time under new head coach Arne Slot.
The 25-year-old has started only 12 of his 23 appearances for the Reds so far this season and in that time has recorded just four goals and three assists, including only two strikes in 14 Premier League outings.
New challenge abroad? Man Utd's Rashford 'holding out' for switch to European giant
Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford is reportedly holding out for a 'dream' transfer to a European giant after turning down three approaches from Saudi Pro League clubs.
Speculation over the 27-year-old's future at Old Trafford has been rife since he went public with his desire to pursue a 'new challenge' in the middle of last month.
Rashford was omitted from Man United's matchday squad for four consecutive games by new head coach Ruben Amorim due to his underwhelming performances in training and general behaviour around the club's Carrington training complex.
The forward was then recalled to the squad for Monday's 2-0 Premier League defeat to Newcastle United, but he watched on as an unused substitute, with Amorim opting against bringing the Englishman on in search of a goal.
