Deadline Day: The stories to keep an eye on as the transfer deadline approaches. | OneFootball

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·2 February 2026

Deadline Day: The stories to keep an eye on as the transfer deadline approaches.

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It's transfer deadline day and there's expected to be much movement before the window slams shut. Here are the stories to keep an eye on as the deadline approaches.,

Will Mateta's Milan move get done in time?

It's been an uneasy month forCrystal Palace fans. The Eagles are on a nine-match winless run in the Premier League, while the core of their FA Cup-winning side has been ripped out.


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After Eberechi Eze's exit last summer, Marc Guehi has joinedManchester City this month, while head coach Oliver Glasner will leave when his contract expires at the end of the campaign.

Another high-profile exit is expected today after an offer was accepted for Jean-Philippe Mateta. AC Milan have moved for the unsettled Frenchman with a bid in excess of €30m accepted. Palace will not sell unless a replacement is signed but the South Londoners have agreed a fee forWolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Chelsea continue search for centre-back signing

Liam Rosenior has been open about his desire to sign a centre-back atChelsea, with Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo out.

Aaron Anselmino has been recalled from his loan at Borussia Dortmund, but looks set to sign for Strasbourg on loan. That deal could see Mamadou Sarr recalled from the French side after impressing inLigue 1 and during Senegal's AFCON win.

Though loan recalls look the likeliest option,Chelsea had been keen on signing Jeremy Jacquet. However, Rennes have now reached an agreement with Liverpool for the defender, who is due to undergo a medical with the Reds on Monday ahead of a summer 2026 transfer to Anfield.

Liverpool look to reach right-back agreement

Lutsharel Geertruidahas emerged as Liverpool's target to resolve their right-back crisis, with Arne Slot open to a reunion with his former Feyenoord captain.

Injuries to Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have leftLiverpool short-staffed at full-back, and Geertruida's versatility could make him an astute addition.

The complication is the Dutch defender is currently on loan atSunderland from RB Leipzig. Is there enough time to find an arrangement that suits all parties? Reports late on Sunday suggest not, so where do Liverpool turn?

West Ham and Spurs in shot-stopper swap?

West Ham and Tottenham do not do much in the way of transfer business, but that has not stopped speculation about a swap deal between the London rivals.

Neither Antonin Kinsky nor Mads Hermansen have played much football this season, though the goalkeepers could swap clubs this month in search of a fresh start.

Thomas Frank is thought to be an admirer of compatriot Hermansen, who joinedWest Ham from Leicester for around £16.5m last summer, while Kinsky is a former teammate of Hammers' full-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, at Slavia Prague.

Will Fulham cash in on Wilson?

Harry Wilson's situation is one to watch on deadline day, in what might be the final chance forFulham to cash in. Wilson's deal is due to expire in the summer, and the Welsh winger is set to explore his options.

The 28-year-old has scored eight goals and provided four assists in thePremier League this season, form that has piqued the interest of Aston Villa, Brentford, Crystal Palace, and Everton.

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