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
Liverpool, Chelsea involved in race for highly-rated wing-back?
Liverpool and Chelsea have allegedly involved themselves in the race for Slavia Prague defender El Hadji Malick Diouf.
The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after players during the winter transfer window courtesy of his performances for the Czech side.
From the left-hand side of the pitch, a total of eight goals and three assists have come from 38 appearances, while he already has eight outings to his name in the Europa League.
Crystal Palace are known to be admirers of the Senegal international as they bid to strengthen their wing-back options, it being claimed that the Eagles have failed with a recent £14.3m proposal.
Chelsea defender 'agrees personal terms' with Premier League club ahead of exit
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi is reportedly in line to make the loan switch to another Premier League club.
The Blues are expected to be busy both in terms of incomings and outgoings during the closing week of the winter transfer window.
Renato Veiga and Cesare Casadei are in line to move to Serie A clubs, while a number of exiled players are currently waiting to receive concrete proposals.
In the case of Disasi, he has faced uncertainty over his short-term future, the Frenchman making 15 starts and two substitute outings in all competitions yet failing to win over supporters in Premier League fixtures.
Wolves considering handing ex-Champions League winner a Premier League return?
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly identified Besiktas midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as a potential January transfer target.
The West Midlands outfit dropped back into the Premier League relegation zone over the weekend after a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal.
In the aftermath of Wolves' fourth successive top-flight defeat, head coach Vitor Pereira highlighted the need for a new central midfielder.
If Mario Lemina departs Molineux as he wishes, Pereira will essentially be left with Andre, Joao Gomes - who is suspended for the next game - and Tommy Doyle as his solitary senior options.
Which Championship club have won the race to sign Villa starlet Barry?
Aston Villa have reportedly determined which Championship club will loan Louie Barry for the rest of the season.
The versatile attacker spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Stockport County, the plan having initially been to see out the 2024-25 season at Edgeley Park.
However, a total of 15 goals and three assists being contributed from 23 League One appearances led to Villa's hierarchy deciding that the 21-year-old was ready for a step up to Championship football.
Despite being loaned out on several occasions since 2021-22, the former England Under-18 international is yet to experience the second tier of English football.
Liverpool preparing to step up pursuit for top summer target?
Liverpool are reportedly preparing to up their efforts to secure a deal for one of their top summer transfer targets.
The current focus of Arne Slot and his squad is securing just the second Premier League crown in the club's history, as well as winning silverware in other competitions.
However, despite sitting six points clear of the chasing pack with a game in hand, Liverpool are also having to give serious thought to their strategy for the summer transfer window.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are all currently due to be out of contract, while the form of a minority of players will remain of concern.
Next Odegaard? Premier League trio 'present offers' to Norwegian prodigy
Arsenal have reportedly been joined in the race by Manchester City and Aston Villa for Rosenborg youngster Sverre Nypan.
It was reported earlier in the month that the Gunners were advancing in talks over a deal for the 18-year-old to secure a high-profile switch to the Emirates.
Nypan enjoyed a productive campaign in the Norwegian Eliteserien during 2024, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists across 28 fixtures.
Owing to his creativity in an advanced-midfield role, the playmaker has been likened to current Arsenal star and compatriot Martin Odegaard.
Palmer route: McAtee offered first-team regularity by Bundesliga giants?
Manchester City midfielder James McAtee is reportedly wanted by Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The 22-year-old could be the latest Citizens academy star to depart the club on a permanent basis, leading to worries that the situations of Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers could be repeated.
McAtee has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the senior squad at the Etihad this term, appearing in six Premier League matches, totalling to 66 minutes of action.
The youngster is yet to start a top-flight contest for Pep Guardiola's men this season and was an unused substitute as the Citizens beat Chelsea 3-1 on Saturday evening.
Man United 'remain in contact' over potential swoop for Chelsea forward'
Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly remain in discussions over the future of Christopher Nkunku.
Despite United's 1-0 victory at Fulham on Sunday evening, Ruben Amorim's remains in the market for a fresh face for his Red Devils attack.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have continued to struggle in the final third, Amorim admitting himself after the win at Craven Cottage that United lacked fast attacking options on the substitutes' bench.
United are said to have held an interest in Nkunku for a number of months, a deal becoming more realistic as he continues to struggle for game time at Stamford Bridge.
'Not an ideal destination': Chelsea transfer target holds damning opinion
Chelsea reportedly appear increasingly unlikely to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel during the January transfer window.
With just a week remaining until the market shuts until the summer, Chelsea are yet to facilitate any major incomings or outcomings.
Although that could soon change with Renato Veiga and Cesare Casadei on the brink of moves to Serie A, Chelsea are seemingly bidding to add to their attacking ranks.
Earlier in the month, Tel was linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge, only for the player and club officials seemingly stressing that they would like to continue their relationship at the Allianz Arena.
Transfer news and rumours: Almiron to Atlanta United, Edwards to Everton
Newcastle United are reportedly prepared to announce the sale of Miguel Almiron to Atlanta United.
The 30-year-old has struggled to cement a spot in the Magpies' starting XI this term, largely down to the excellent form of fellow right winger Jacob Murphy.
Almiron has featured in just nine Premier League contests for Eddie Howe's troops this term, starting once, managing only 151 minutes of top-flight action.
The South American's best campaign at the North-East giants arrived in 2022-23, when the quick attacker bagged 11 Premier League goals across 34 appearances.
"Unite and play": Emery reveals interest in Argentina international
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted that he is keen to sign Villarreal defender Juan Foyth.
With Diego Carlos having left for Fenerbahce earlier in the January transfer window, Emery had already been in the market for a new centre-back.
However, that search has now become more urgent after Tyrone Mings suffered what appeared to be a knee injury during Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.
With the England international having missed the entirety of last season with an ACL injury, no risks will be taken on him anytime soon.
Chelsea to 'revisit talks' for young forward ahead of potential fresh offer
Chelsea are reportedly not prepared to give up on their effort to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel in January.
The Blues have been frequently linked with young talent throughout the ongoing winter transfer window as they contemplate how to juggle their squad.
Several outgoings are expected to materialise in due course with each of Renato Veiga and Cesare Casadei on the brink of completing transfers to Serie A.
Nevertheless, despite that due being accustomed to playing in defence and midfield, Chelsea remain interested in trying to secure the services of a new attacker.
Lions to Los Blancos: Real Madrid could take 'concrete action' for £84.2m man
Real Madrid are reportedly the latest team to show an interest in signing Aston Villa attacker Jhon Duran.
The Colombia international was said to have been the subject of a recent £57m offer from Villa's Premier League rivals West Ham United, which was quickly rejected by Unai Emery's side.
Villa are expected to do their utmost to keep hold of Duran this month, as the 21-year-old has excelled with 12 goals from 29 appearances in all competitions during the 2024-25 campaign.
Duran has been heralded for his feats off the bench in particular, but Emery remains loath to play him from the first whistle, as 22 of his 29 appearances this season have come as a substitute.
The Salah saga: New development as 'verbal agreement' reached for 32-year-old
Al-Hilal and Brazil attacker Neymar is reportedly on the brink of returning to boyhood club Santos, and the deal is expected to be finalised this week.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star ended his six-year spell in the French capital in 2023 to sign for the Saudi Pro League giants, who paid £75.8m for his services.
However, Neymar has only made a mere seven appearances for Al-Hilal due to a plethora of injury issues, including a devastating ACL problem and recent hamstring concern.
The 32-year-old has featured on just two occasions off the bench in the current season, and his contract - from which he earns a mammoth £1.62m a week - expires in June, albeit with the option of a further year.
Arteta transfer boost? Key target reportedly set to reject advances from rivals
Arsenal target Matheus Cunha has reportedly prioritised a move to the Emirates from Wolverhampton Wanderers over other Premier League rivals like Manchester United.
The Gunners narrowly defeated Wolves away from home on Saturday afternoon, overcoming Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial sending off in the first half to win 1-0.
Mikel Arteta ensured that the gap to league-leaders Liverpool remained six points, but with key attackers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus set to miss out on action for months, reinforcing in January could be essential in order to stay in the title race.
The likes of Alexander Isak have been linked to the club, but Newcastle United are reportedly set to offer the striker a new long-term deal in a bid to fend off interest.
