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
'No space' - Experienced Arsenal man 'makes South America transfer decision'
Brazilian giants Palmeiras have supposedly been offered the opportunity to sign Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, who is weighing up an early exit from North London.
The former Chelsea and Napoli man has entered the last six months of his existing contract with Arsenal, who could therefore lose him on a free transfer at the end of the season.
However, the Gunners also possess the option to keep him on the books for a further 12 months, having inserted an extension clause when they tied him down to a new deal last spring.
As things stand, though, Jorginho can enter talks with foreign clubs over a pre-contract agreement, and it is unclear whether Arsenal plan to activate their 12-month option given that he is now 33.
'Current players are good enough' - do Man Utd really need an overhaul in 2025?
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has told Sports Mole that the current crop of players are "good enough" to turn things around under Ruben Amorim, without the need for a major squad overhaul during the next two transfer windows.
United are currently languishing in 13th spot in the top-flight standings after 20 matches, representing their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign.
Following a sobering run of three straight defeats at the top table of English football to round off 2024, the Red Devils secured a respectable point at the home of league leaders Liverpool last Sunday afternoon.
Nevertheless, it is expected that new head coach Amorim will conduct an overhaul of his first-team squad in 2025 as Man United look to improve their fortunes, although ex-goalkeeper Kuszczak has told Sports Mole that the current players have the ability to play a big part in the future of the club.
Another Portuguese at Molineux? Wolves 'receive response' to Chelsea defender bid
Chelsea have apparently turned down a proposal from Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Renato Veiga during the January transfer window.
The 21-year-old has largely been part of Enzo Maresca's unofficial 'B' team since making the move to Stamford Bridge from Basel in a €14m (£11.7m) deal during the summer transfer window.
Veiga has started every Conference League game for the Blues this season, registering two goals and one assist in those six appearances, but he has played just 176 minutes in the Premier League.
Six of the youngster's seven appearances in the English top flight have come as a substitute, and he has failed to earn any minutes in the Premier League since December's enthralling 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
The Messi effect: Man City 'fail' with first centre-back bid
Palmeiras have supposedly turned down Manchester City's opening approach for highly-rated centre-back Vitor Reis, but the Premier League champions remain confident of striking an agreement.
It was reported a couple of days ago that the Citizens were preparing to send a proposal worth around €40m (£33.5m) to Palmeiras for Reis, who is regarded as one of the best defensive prospects in South America.
The 2006-born starlet has already played 22 times for the Palmeiras first team - scoring two goals - and he has apparently already agreed personal terms with Pep Guardiola's side.
However, Palmeiras can afford to play hardball in negotiations given that Reis is under contract at the club until December 2028, and according to journalist Ben Jacobs, City's first bid has been turned down.
Arsenal transfer exclusive: Could injury-prone Partey be sold in January?
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is yet to hold talks with the Gunners over a new contract, but a January exit is off the cards, Charles Watts has told Sports Mole.
The Ghana international has entered the last six months of his agreement with Mikel Arteta's side, meaning that he is free to hold pre-contract talks with foreign clubs ahead of a free transfer at the end of the season.
La Liga giants Barcelona are supposedly planning a shock swoop for Partey as a replacement for Frenkie de Jong, and Arsenal would lose a €50m (£41.9m) investment for nothing if he was to walk away at the end of the season.
According to Gunners expert Watts, no conversations have been held over the possibility of prolonging Partey's contract, but the former Atletico Madrid man is "very happy" at the Emirates and there is no chance that the club will consider bids in January unless a "ridiculous" proposal is made.
"He's never said he wants to leave": Howe issues transfer update on Newcastle man
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is hopeful that the future of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will be resolved as soon as possible and that an "agreement" between all parties can be reached.
The 35-year-old is facing an uncertain future at St James' Park, as his contract is due to expire in six months' time.
Dubravka has been with the Magpies since January 2018 and has made a total of 171 appearances across all competitions, but he has had to play second fiddle to first-choice shot-stopper Nick Pope since his arrival at the club in 2022.
The Slovakia international, who went on loan to Manchester United for the second half of the 2022-23 season, has struggled for game time this term, but he has started each of Newcastle's last seven matches in all competitions in the absence of the injured Pope, winning all seven and keeping five clean sheets.
'Serious about him' - Rashford favourite 'emerges' as Man United star 'moves closer to exit'
AC Milan are reportedly "serious" about Marcus Rashford, with the Italian giants seemingly the best-placed club when it comes to the race to sign the Manchester United attacker during the January transfer window.
Man United are willing to let Rashford leave this month due to his ongoing difficulties, with the 27-year-old currently being overlooked by Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim due to his underwhelming training performances.
Rashford has not played for the 20-time English champions since December 12, and he expressed a desire to seek "a new challenge" after being left out for the Manchester derby in the middle of last month.
The forward is available for Sunday's FA Cup clash against Arsenal following a recent illness, but he could again be left out of the squad by Amorim amid the ongoing speculation surrounding his future.
Rashford update, surprise starter: Man United team news confirmed vs. Arsenal
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Marcus Rashford is available for Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash with Arsenal, while Altay Bayindir will start between the sticks against the Gunners.
Rashford was not selected in the squad against Liverpool last weekend, partly down to his recent issues, but he had also missed training sessions due to an illness, which carried on into this week.
The England international is currently being heavily linked with a move away from Man United, with AC Milan and Juventus seemingly emerging as the favourites to sign on him on loan for the second half of the campaign.
Rashford has not played for Man United in any competition since the Europa League clash with Viktoria Plzen on December 12, and he was initially left out of the squad for the Manchester derby due to poor performances in training.
Could Mainoo leave Man United? Amorim delivers verdict on recent transfer talk
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has said that he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo at the club amid the recent uncertainty surrounding the midfielder.
The 19-year-old's future has been called into question, having allegedly been unhappy with the initial terms that he has been offered by the Red Devils when it comes to a potential new contract.
Mainoo is one of the lowest earners at Old Trafford on £20,000 a week, with his deal due to run until June 2027, with the option of a further 12 months, but Man United are looking to sign him to a new contract with improved terms.
The England international is thought to want in the region of £200,000 a week, and a shock departure from Old Trafford has not been ruled out due to the club's financial situation, as his status as a former academy player means that any exit would count as pure profit under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules.
Pep talk or no Pep talk? Guardiola's Man City transfer stance made "clear"
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made his feelings "clear" on how he will respond to speculation over potential incomings and outgoings during the January transfer window.
The Citizens are known to be in the market for reinforcements this month as they seek to address the age profile of Guardiola's squad and add much-needed depth in key positions.
A combination of injuries and a notable drop-off in form from several first-team players has contributed to Man City's demise this term, leaving them sixth in the Premier League table, out of the EFL Cup and in danger of failing to advance to the Champions League knockout rounds.
Man City hope that the addition of a few fresh faces this month can help turn their fortunes around on all fronts, and it seems as if they are currently focused on strengthening in both the defensive and attacking departments.
Struggling Spurs star being lined up as Marmoush replacement at Frankfurt?
Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly identified a Tottenham Hotspur attacker as a potential January signing.
Despite suffering back-to-back defeats, Frankfurt currently sit in third position in the Bundesliga table, strongly aided by the contributions of Omar Marmoush.
However, 13 goals and seven assists from just 15 appearances have led to the Egypt international being in line to join Manchester City if a fee can be agreed between the two clubs.
Should Frankfurt generate a lucrative fee for the 25-year-old, they will immediately enter the transfer market to find a suitable replacement.
Serie A club have "no chance" of signing Man United forward Rashford
Another club has allegedly been ruled out in the race to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
With the England international having failed to earn any game time during United's last six matches, it appears to be a foregone conclusion that he will depart Old Trafford on loan.
A wide array of clubs are said to be interested in his signature, West Ham United the latest Premier League side to be linked with an approach.
Rashford has reportedly already rejected a move to Turkey and Saudi Arabia at the midway point of the campaign, and it appears that another club has been ruled out of the running.
Stay or loan? Emery comments on short-term future of prospect Barry
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has left the door open for Louie Barry to remain at the club for the rest of the season.
Having impressed for Stockport County during their League Two promotion campaign in 2023-24, Barry was allowed to return to Edgeley Park to get third-tier football under his belt.
The 21-year-old delivered 15 goals and three assists from his 23 League One outings before being recalled by Villa at the start of the year.
While Championship clubs are known to be circling for the versatile attacker, there is scope for Barry staying in the West Midlands with Villa cashing in on Jaden Philogene.
Latest January transfer news and rumours including Billing to Napoli
Napoli are reportedly on the verge of securing a deal for Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing.
The 28-year-old has featured on 10 occasions in the Premier League this season, while he has played 201 times in total for the Cherries since arriving from Huddersfield Town in the summer of 2019.
The Denmark international's time at the club appears to be coming to an end, though, as according to various reports in Italy, he is on the verge of completing a switch to Napoli.
Billing is expected to join the Italian giants on an initial loan deal, with the club then having the option to sign him on a permanent basis during this summer's transfer window for £7.5m.
West Ham 'could land' goalscoring machine ahead of Man United, Barcelona
West Ham United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Lille forward Jonathan David, with the Canada international potentially being on the move before the end of the January transfer window.
The 24-year-old has again been in excellent form for Lille during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 17 goals and registering five assists in 27 appearances in all competitions, and his contract with his French club is due to expire this summer.
There has been a host of speculation surrounding David's future, with Manchester United and Barcelona believed to be among his admirers, and it appears that Lille have given up hope of convincing him to sign a new deal.
The Ligue 1 club's president Olivier Letang ruled out a January departure for the Canadian towards the end of last year, insisting that the striker would not be on the move during the winter market.
How much? Arsenal 'suffer blow' in pursuit of Spain star Williams
Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams, but the Spain international's substantial wage demands could scupper a switch to the Emirates Stadium.
The 22-year-old scored eight goals and registered 19 assists in 37 appearances for Athletic during the 2023-24 campaign before playing a vital role in Spain winning Euro 2024, including scoring against England in the final.
Williams was widely expected to make the move to Barcelona last summer, with the Catalan outfit activating the €58m (£48m) release clause in his contract, but the forward turned down the chance to join Hansi Flick's side.
The attacker's desire to represent Athletic in this season's Europa League played a major role in his decision, but he has struggled to show his best form this term, only managing two goals and five assists in 25 appearances.
