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
Ramos in the Premier League? Six defenders Spurs could sign to solve injury crisis
When Tottenham Hotspur take to the field against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon, the combined age of their two centre-backs may be younger than all of Lukasz Fabianski, Ashley Young and James Milner, the three oldest players to feature in this season's Premier League.
With Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies all working their way back from injuries, Radu Dragusin and emergency defender Archie Gray have been assured of weekly Premier League starts, but the former sustained an ankle problem in the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day.
Head coach Ange Postecoglou was non-committal when asked if Dragusin would be available for Spurs' final Premier League game of 2024, where the Lilywhites would have no fit senior centre-backs available if the Romanian fails a fitness test.
In that scenario, Postecoglou could drop Yves Bissouma into a deeper role alongside the 18-year-old Gray - who has held his own in that position - or take a punt on the latter's fellow teenager Alfie Dorrington, who made his debut against Southampton a couple of weeks ago.
Chelsea facing January decision over loan defender amid PL interest?
Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist is allegedly attracting interest ahead of the January transfer window.
Having made his breakthrough with the Blues last season, the versatile academy graduate was loaned out to Sheffield United in the summer.
The 21-year-old has received the desired regular football at Bramall Lane, making a total of 20 starts and two substitute appearances in the Championship.
However, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who was commenting on X, it has led to admirers emerging elsewhere.
Liverpool tempted by 'affordable release clause' for Inter star
Liverpool are reportedly giving more thought to making a fresh move for Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram.
The Merseyside giants are currently enjoying an outstanding campaign in Arne Slot's first season in charge, sitting six points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
A total of 40 goals have been scored from 17 matches, the latest batch of strikes coming in the 3-1 victory over Leicester City on Boxing Day.
However, with the future of Mohamed Salah still up in the air, consideration needs to be given regarding potential replacements.
Man United to sign Onana alternative in January?
Manchester United are allegedly open to signing an alternative to goalkeeper Andre Onana.
The 28-year-old has been a mainstay between the sticks for United since arriving from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023.
However, just 20 clean sheets have been kept from his 76 appearances in all competitions, accompanied by a number of high-profile mistakes.
On Boxing Day, and for the second time in the space of a week, United conceded directly from a corner kick during their 2-0 reverse to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Chelsea 'plotting Delap move' after Maresca heaps praise on Ipswich forward
Chelsea are reportedly planning to make an approach for Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap during a future transfer window.
Since making a £15m move from Manchester City to Portman Road during the summer, Delap has proven to be a vital cog in the frontline of Kieran McKenna.
A total of six goals have come from his 17 Premier League appearances, the 21-year-old putting himself on the radar of several top clubs in England's top flight.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea have since added Delap to a shortlist of five to 10 strikers ahead of 2025.
