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
"Many clubs have approached" - Man Utd outcast edges closer to exit?
The agent of Manchester United attacker Antony has confirmed that there is "concrete interest" in the Brazilian ahead of the January transfer window.
One of the Red Devils' most notable transfer flops of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, Antony has had a direct hand in just 17 goals from 92 appearances in a Man United jersey since his £85m arrival from Ajax in 2022.
Antony has only scored 12 goals of his own while supplying five assists in that time, although the majority of his Premier League appearances in recent months have come from the bench.
From a mere 10 matches played in the 2024-25 campaign, the 24-year-old has been a substitute in seven of them, only starting in EFL Cup matches against Barnsley and Tottenham Hotspur and a Europa League contest with Bodo/Glimt.
Rashford's salvation? How United could reunite wantaway star with former boss
Jose Mourinho reportedly wants Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford at Fenerbahce, but Paris Saint-Germain will not sign the 27-year-old.
Rashford has found himself exiled from Ruben Amorim's squad in recent times after the attacker announced his desire to leave Old Trafford.
Rashford is currently United's top goalscorer this campaign in the Premier League having found the back of the net four times, but he has not featured in Amorim's matchday squad for three consecutive games.
The Englishman's sale could prove pivotal for United's activity in the January transfer window, given any income from his departure would count as 'pure profit' due to his home-grown status and would help the club navigate the league's profit and sustainability rules.
United's summer revamp? Amorim to look to Serie A midfielder in summer overhaul
Manchester United are reportedly paying increased attention to Atalanta BC midfielder Ederson ahead of a potential summer move to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are currently 13th in the league with just 22 points after 17 matchweeks and lost 3-0 against Bournemouth last Sunday at home for a second consecutive season.
Despite his team's poor position, boss Ruben Amorim deserves lots of leniency considering he has inherited a fundamentally flawed squad from Erik ten Hag, who was sacked in October.
While United undoubtedly must improve their attack considering 14 top-flight sides have scored more than their 21 league goals, there is an argument to be made that a more stable midfield would allow the team's creative players to shine.
Maxim-um effort: Arsenal leading race for 'outstanding' left-back?
Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are supposedly all prepared to go head-to-head for the services of Club Brugge defender Maxim De Cuyper in the January window.
The 24-year-old has been on the books with the Belgian giants since 2008 and is now one of the jewels in their crown, coming up with one goal and four assists in 24 appearances this season.
Officially promoted to the first-team ranks in 2020, De Cuyper has a total of six goals and 19 assists from 84 appearances for Club Brugge, demonstrating his proficiency as an attacking full-back.
Standing just under 6ft tall, De Cuyper also made his senior Belgium debut this year and has now played six times for his country, scoring his first goal against Italy in the UEFA Nations League in October.
Heaven sent: Could Man United repeat Obi Martin trick with Arsenal 18-year-old?
Manchester United could supposedly repeat their Chido Obi Martin trick by prising another young talent away from Arsenal in 2025.
The Red Devils swooped for teenage striker Obi Martin in the summer after the Gunners failed in their efforts to tie the prolific striker down to a new contract in North London.
Obi Martin is yet to make his first-team breakthrough at Old Trafford, but the forward has already scored seven goals in as many games for the Under-18s and signed a professional deal in November.
Now, TBRFootball claims that Man United could try to make academy lightning strike twice, as the Red Devils are one of several clubs keeping a close eye on the progress of 18-year-old defender Ayden Heaven.
'High tension' - Man Utd handed transfer boost thanks to White 2.0?
Manchester United and Real Madrid have seemingly been handed a significant boost in their hopes of landing AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez, who is experiencing 'high tension' with head coach Paulo Fonseca.
The 27-year-old has been heralded as one of Europe's best players in his position for a number of years and has already come up with two goals and two assists in 19 matches in all tournaments this season.
Both Man United and Real Madrid are expected to be on the lookout for new left-backs in 2025, and as Hernandez is only contracted to Milan for another 18 months, a cut-price opportunity may arise.
After five straight Serie A matches with the captain's armband, Hernandez was surprisingly axed from the starting lineup for the goalless draw with Genoa on December 15, where Alex Jimenez started in his place.
Chelsea 'lay out intentions' for January transfer window
Chelsea have reportedly laid out their plan over how to approach for the upcoming January transfer window.
Enzo Maresca laid out his intention to work with a squad of 23 or 24 players soon upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge in the summer.
As it stands, however, as many as 35 different players have been used in all competitions, the Italian having rotated between Premier League, Conference League and EFL Cup fixtures.
With Chelsea out of the EFL Cup and not resuming their Conference League campaign until March, decisions now have to be taken regarding a wide array of squad players, as well whether any signings will be made.
Escape route? United 'offered the chance' to sign one of Europe's finest strikers
Manchester United will reportedly have the chance to sign Victor Osimhen in January in a deal with Napoli that would see one of Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee or Marcus Rashford head in the opposite direction.
Ruben Amorim has endured a mixed spell so far at Old Trafford, overseeing four wins, one draw and four losses during his tenure in England so far, but he will hope that his side can beat Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day.
The Portuguese boss has inherited a number of issues from previous boss Erik ten Hag, who struggled to get his squad to find the back of the net on a consistent basis.
To add to Amorim's problems, his relationship with Rashford appears to be beyond repair following the forward's announcement that he intends to seek a move away from Old Trafford.
Arteta's Bayern battle: Gunners at risk of losing key £50m transfer target
Arsenal face the prospect of losing out on Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, who is reportedly of serious interest to Bayern Munich.
The Gunners are in desperate need of additions in the forward line following confirmation from Mikel Arteta of Bukayo Saka's serious hamstring injury.
Saka was substituted in the first half of his side's match against Crystal Palace last weekend and is set to miss out on action for a number of weeks.
With Arsenal already trailing first-placed Liverpool by six points - despite having played a game more than Arne Slot's Reds - Saka's injury could have catastrophic consequences for the London club.
