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
Man United's Marcus Rashford replacement likely to leave the club in January?
Manchester United transfer target Randal Kolo Muani is very likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, according to reports.
The Red Devils were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth on Sunday in a humiliating defeat at Old Trafford, a match in which they failed to convert any of their four big chances.
United's struggles in front of goal have been highlighted in the same week that Marcus Rashford announced his intention to leave his boyhood club, with boss Ruben Amorim leaving him out of the squad for three consecutive games.
If Amorim's side are to mount a challenge for the Champions League spots in the second half of the season, then January additions in the forward line are a must, though they could find that their options are limited given many clubs are reluctant to lose players in the winter.
Pep Guardiola to dig into war chest and sign £80m rated attacker for Man City?
Manchester City have reportedly set their sights on West Ham United attacker Mohammed Kudus, with Pep Guardiola keen to strengthen his struggling squad.
The champions lost their ninth game in their last 12 matches in all competitions when they were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa on Saturday in the Premier League.
After Liverpool's 6-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, City are now 12 points behind the league leaders, with the Reds also having a game in hand.
Prior to his side's loss against Villa, Guardiola himself wrote off his team's chances in the title race and it is difficult to disagree with his assessment given City are now seventh in the Premier League.
Amorim Vs Arteta: Manchester United to battle Arsenal for star forward?
Manchester United are reportedly set to rival Arsenal for the signature of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in the summer of 2025.
The Red Devils have struggled for goals all season, with their 3-0 loss against Bournemouth on Sunday the sixth time that the club have failed to score in a Premier League game.
With forward Marcus Rashford having publicly announced his desire to leave Old Trafford this past week, United could certainly do with strengthening their options in the forward line.
Arsenal might have scored five times against Crystal Palace on Saturday, but question marks regarding the long-term suitability of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus have not dissipated, despite both scoring against Palace.
Two birds, one transfer: Spurs eye 'dual benefit' January deal for Dortmund star
Tottenham Hotspur have supposedly expressed an interest in signing Borussia Dortmund attacker Julian Brandt next month.
There has been no shortage of firepower in the Lilywhites' ranks in recent weeks, hitting Manchester United for four in the EFL Cup in midweek before Sunday's thrilling 6-3 loss to Liverpool.
Ange Postecoglou's chief concerns undoubtedly lie at the back rather than up front at this juncture, but Tottenham could be in the market for offensive reinforcements in 2025.
Timo Werner's loan deal from RB Leipzig is not expected to be made permanent, and club captain Son Heung-min is out of contract at the end of the season, although Spurs can exercise an option to extend his stay by another year.
No Rush? The maths behind Salah's pursuit of Liverpool record
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah refused to give anything away when asked whether he could break Ian Rush's all-time goalscoring record after the Reds' remarkable 6-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
The Egypt international made history in more ways than one at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he had a direct hand in four of his side's six goals on the evening, two of his own and two assists.
Salah now has 15 goals and 11 assists in the current Premier League campaign - both of which are division bests - and he became the first player in the competition to reach 10 goals and 10 assists in one season before Christmas.
The 32-year-old has also hit double figures in both metrics for the sixth different Premier League season - overtaking Wayne Rooney's previous record of five - while moving into fourth place in Liverpool's all-time men's scoring charts.
Rashford's future 'takes a fresh twist' as 'new favourite' for Man United star 'emerges'
Al-Ahli have reportedly emerged as the favourites to sign Marcus Rashford, with the Manchester United attacker widely expected to be on the move during the January transfer window.
Rashford has been left out of Man United's last three matchday squads, with his latest snub coming against Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.
The 27-year-old is fit and available for selection but is currently being overlooked, firstly being left out against Manchester City last weekend due to poor performances in training, before he gave an interview to journalist Henry Winter where he signalled that he was looking to leave in search of pastures new.
Paris Saint-Germain continue to be linked with Rashford, but there have been strong reports linking him with a switch to the Saudi Pro League of late.
'Not a concrete option': Why will Liverpool not move for Frimpong?
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong is supposedly not a 'concrete target' for Liverpool amid speculation over Trent Alexander-Arnold's future.
In just 10 days' time, Alexander-Arnold will be free to enter talks with foreign clubs over a pre-contract agreement, as he has still not agreed a renewal with the Premier League leaders.
The England international is still thought to be Real Madrid's top candidate to succeed long-serving right-back Dani Carvajal, although Alexander-Arnold has supposedly not told Liverpool that he wants to leave.
Sporting director Richard Hughes is working to tie Alexander-Arnold to fresh terms while also handling Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk's situations, but contingency plans are being drawn up in case the former decides to jump ship.
The Magpies swoop: Newcastle 'among three teams' to bid for Barca defender
Barcelona have reportedly received offers from three clubs for defender Eric Garcia, but the player is pushing against a move away from Catalonia during the January transfer window.
Twenty-three-year-old Garcia has been little more than a fringe player for Hansi Flick this season, making 13 appearances in all competitions but only starting five matches.
The former Manchester City man was brought off the bench for the final 10 minutes of Saturday's clash with Atletico Madrid, a substitution that did not pay off as Diego Simeone's side scored a last-minute winner in a 2-1 success.
Garcia had previously made the first XI for a 1-0 loss to Leganes, but his only start in the Champions League so far ended after just 10 minutes as he was sent off against Monaco on the opening matchday.
Man United 'tracking two goalkeepers' to provide Onana competiton
Manchester United have reportedly earmarked Leeds United shot-stopper Illan Meslier as one of two goalkeeper targets ahead of the January transfer window.
Andre Onana has established himself as Man United's number-one goalkeeper after he joined the club from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023.
The Cameroon international has featured in all of Man United's 22 matches across the Premier League and Europa League, highlighting his importance to the side.
As a result, Onana's deputy Altay Bayindir has had to settle for limited game time since he completed a move from Fenerbahce on September 1.
Spurs 'identify £20m goalkeeper' ahead of January window
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified Burnley's James Trafford as their top goalkeeper target for the January transfer window.
Spurs are currently without the services of their first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who suffered an ankle injury in last month's 4-0 win over Manchester City.
The Italy international had to undergo surgery and was subsequently ruled out for up to four months, leaving Fraser Forster to deputise in his absence.
Forster has made some important stops over the last seven competitive matches, although his ability with his feet was called into question in Thursday's 4-3 win over Manchester United in the EFL Cup quarter-final.
Transfer boost: Man United-linked Mendes 'makes PSG contract decision'
Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes has reportedly indicated that he will take time to consider his future before he commits to a new contract.
Mendes initially joined PSG on a loan deal from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2021, before he completed a permanent move to the French giants a year later.
The left-back has featured in 98 competitive matches during his time with PSG, contributing to their attacking efforts with five goals and 13 assists.
Mendes has made 15 of those appearances during the current season, including starts in all six of PSG's Champions League matches.
Out-of-favour Chelsea forward attracting interest from at least five clubs?
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is allegedly generating interest from at least five clubs.
The Blues are heading into the Christmas period sitting in second position in the Premier League table, helped by a five-match winning streak.
However, the consistent team selections of Enzo Maresca could bring about issues with some of his backup players, the Italian already acknowledging this week that a number of squad players could request an exit during the January transfer window.
Despite scoring 12 goals in all competitions, Nkunku falls into that bracket courtesy of having made just two starts in the top flight.
Man United head coach Amorim 'looking to unearth next Ronaldo'
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is reportedly looking for the Red Devils to build a new scouting team in Portugal in a bid to unearth the next Cristiano Ronaldo.
Amorim allegedly believes that Man United have fallen behind when it comes to scouting the best talent in Portugal and wants the system to be revamped in a bid to discover the next superstars from the country.
According to The Mirror, Amorim is concerned that the 20-time English champions are currently missing out on Portugal's top talent, while the 39-year-old's knowledge in that area will also place Man United in a strong position when it comes to bringing in highly-rated youngsters.
Man United famously signed Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, and the forward went on to score 118 goals in 292 appearances for the Red Devils during his first spell at the club.
Barca 'make decision' over Man United forward after Camp Nou 'links'
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is reportedly not interested in signing Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho during next summer's transfer window.
Garnacho has been one of Man United's most productive players this season, scoring eight goals and registering four assists in 25 appearances in all competitions.
However, the Argentina international was left out of the squad for the Manchester derby last weekend, with Man United head coach Ruben Amorim claiming that the forward had not been performing to the required level during training sessions in the build-up to the clash.
Garnacho was recalled for the EFL Cup contest with Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night, appearing as a second-half substitute in what proved to be a 4-3 loss for the Red Devils.
