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
Transfer battle: Man United 'in five-team fight' for Palace superstar
Manchester United are reportedly locked in a five-team battle for Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The Frenchman has been in excellent form for the Eagles during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 16 goals and registering three assists in 36 appearances in all competitions, including 13 goals and two assists in 36 Premier League outings.
Mateta is out of contract in the summer of 2026, though, and there is currently a host of speculation surrounding his future, with Man United believed to be keen to sign him during the upcoming market.
According to TEAMtalk, the 20-time English champions are locked in a five-club battle, with Nottingham Forest, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid also believed to be keen on his services.
'Not pushed the boat out' - Why Arteta would "need convincing" over Gyokeres deal
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta would need to convince Mikel Arteta that Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres is the right striker to sign this summer, expert Charles Watts believes.
The Gunners - who will move for a new big-money number nine this summer - are understood to possess a growing interest in the lethal Sweden international, having ostensibly decided that Newcastle United's Alexander Isak will prove too expensive.
Gyokeres was nullified by Arsenal's defenders in the Champions League earlier this season, but the former Coventry City man has enjoyed another sensational campaign with 43 goals from as many games in all competitions, in addition to 11 assists.
While Gyokeres is not Premier League-proven unlike Isak and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, Watts told Sports Mole why the Scandinavian is still his number one pick, saying: "Isak hadn't played in the Premier League before. If you sign Gyokeres, you're signing a more experienced player, someone who's played in England. He knows full well how physical it can be.
Generational talent: Could Liverpool or Man City really sign Yamal from Barcelona?
Manchester City and Liverpool are reportedly both keeping a close eye on Lamine Yamal's situation at Barcelona in the event that the 17-year-old becomes available due to the Catalan outfit's financial problems.
Yamal is already one of the best players in world football despite the fact that he will not be 18 for another three months.
The Spain international has a record of 20 goals and 26 assists in 93 appearances for Barcelona, including 13 goals and 19 assists in 42 outings in all competitions during the 2024-25 season.
Yamal's existing deal with the Catalan team is due to expire in June 2026, and according to Mundo Deportivo, Man City and Liverpool are keeping a close eye on his situation at Camp Nou.
Championship goalkeeper 'wanted by Man United' in surprise summer deal
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Preston North End goalkeeper Freddie Woodman this summer.
The 28-year-old spent the latter stages of his youth career with Newcastle United before turning professional with the Magpies, but he only made nine first-team appearances for the club, spending the majority of his time at St James' Park out on loan.
Woodman secured a permanent switch to Preston in 2022, and he has represented his current side on 138 occasions, keeping 44 clean sheets in the process.
This season, the Englishman has turned out on 44 occasions for the Championship team, keeping 17 clean sheets, but he only has a contract at Deepdale until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
Busy summer ahead: Amorim opens up on Man United's transfer plans
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has said that this summer's transfer window will be "crucial" for the 20-time English champions, with huge improvement required during the 2025-26 campaign.
The Red Devils can still secure silverware this season, with the team currently preparing to tackle Lyon in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, and winning that competition would see them qualify for the 2025-26 Champions League.
However, a disappointing domestic campaign has left them down in 13th spot in the Premier League table, and they have been beaten on 13 occasions in England's top flight this term.
Man United are expected to be busy during this summer's transfer window, and Amorim has claimed that the upcoming market will be "crucial" in terms of their progression as a team.
Deja vu for Newcastle as Liverpool 'set' Elliott asking price
Liverpool have reportedly set their asking price for out-of-favour attacker Harvey Elliott, who has attracted the attention of Newcastle United.
The 22-year-old is yet to start a Premier League game in the 2024-25 season and was tipped to leave in the January transfer window amid apparent interest from Borussia Dortmund and Brighton & Hove Albion.
However, the window slammed shut with Elliott still on the books at Anfield, where the Englishman supposedly wants to fight for his place, but he has only been a fringe player for Arne Slot this season.
Furthermore, Elliott will enter the final two years of his contract this summer, and it has been claimed that Newcastle have expressed an interest in bringing him to St James' Park ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
'Concerns' and 'frustrations' could trigger 23-year-old's Chelsea exit
Aston Villa have received 'encouragement' in their efforts to prise Noni Madueke away from Chelsea during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
The Lions are still fighting for success on three fronts this season, enhancing their top-four credentials in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening.
Unai Emery's side also have a Champions League quarter-final with Paris Saint-Germain to look forward to, and they will meet Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of the FA Cup on April 26.
The Lions' success has been built on solid attacking foundations, and Emery is spoiled for choice up front right now, as Donyell Malen, Marco Asensio, Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins, Jacob Ramsey, Leon Bailey and Morgan Rogers are all fighting for minutes.
Guardiola 'in love' with former City flame as new De Bruyne replacement identified
Manchester City are 'seriously hopeful' of bringing Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers back to the club as Kevin De Bruyne's successor, according to a report.
After 10 years of stellar service, De Bruyne will bid farewell to the Premier League champions this summer, as the 33-year-old announced on Friday that he would leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The former Wolfsburg and Chelsea protege will be remembered as one of the greatest playmakers to ever grace the Premier League, having provided more assists than every other player bar Ryan Giggs, but his final season has been a struggle.
De Bruyne has started just 12 Premier League games for Pep Guardiola's side in 2024-25, and his decline has contributed heavily to Man City's unexpected implosion as Liverpool stroll towards the title.
