Transfer Deadline Day as it happened: Mateta, Phillips, Strand Larsen, Disasi, Jacquet and more… | OneFootball

Deadline day is here and we’ll be bringing you all the twists and turns as they happen in our live blog below.

Premier League clubs have until 7pm to finalise any last transfers for the January window – the same cut-off time as in France, Germany and Italy, although Spanish and Scottish clubs can do business until 11pm – and there are plenty of deals to keep an eye on.

Stick with us for any news on deals being agreed or falling through, medicals being booked in, loan moves being arranged and everything else from the wild world of transfers on deadline day.

This is how it all unfolded….

Transfer news live

7.55pm: Transfers still awaiting official confirmation after deal sheets were submitted to the Premier League: Luca Netz (to Forest), James Wilson (to Spurs), Axel Disasi (to West Ham), Dwight McNeil (to Crystal Palace), Tyrique George (to Everton), Adam Armstrong and Angel Gomes (both to Wolves) and Simon Adingra (to Monaco).

7:35pm: Chelsea striker David Fofana has joined BlueCo’s sister club Strasbourg on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old is on the move for the fifth time on loan since signing for the Blues from Molde in 2023.

7:30pm: Aston Villa forward Louie Barry has returned to Stockport County on loan. It’ll be the 22-year-old’s third spell at the club.

7:24pm: Nottingham Forest have submitted a deal sheet for the £2m signing of Luca Netz from Borussia Monchengladbach.

7:21pm: A deal sheet has been submitted to the Premier League by West Ham for the signing of Axel Disasi on loan for the remainder of the season from Chelsea. They have until 9pm to officially finalise the deal.

7:19pm: Tottenham have submitted their deal sheet for a deal to sign teenage striker James Wilson from Hearts. They have beaten Arsenal to the Scotland international’s signature.

7:17pm: Kalvin Phillips has finalised his move to Sheffield United on loan for the remainder of the season. The Manchester City man has opted to return to his Yorkshire roots in an effort to rekindle his career.

7:13pm: Manchester United midfielder James Scanlon has joined Swindon Town on loan until the end of the season, the two clubs have confirmed.

7:07pm: Crystal Palace have announced that Jean-Philippe Mateta is staying at Selhurst Park for the remainder of the season after his move to AC Milan broke down and was not resurrected before the deadline passed.

7:04pm: Tyrique George has also passed his medical at Everton and are close to formally announcing that signing.

7:03pm: We’re told Palace have also finalised the signing of McNeil from Everton for £20m. That’s a small £68m they’ve spent in a matter of minutes!!

7:02pm: Crystal Palace have formally announced the signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen for a fee of £48m. That represents a £43m fee up front and a further £5m in add-ons. He will wear the No 22 – and he’s signed a contract through to summer 2030.

7:01pm: Crystal Palace have also submitted a deal sheet for the £20m signing of winger Dwight McNeil from Everton.

7pm: Wolves have submitted deal sheets to the Premier League for both Adam Armstrong and Angel Gomes. The Old Gold are also expected to imminently confirm the exit of Jorgen Strand Larsen for a £48m package.

6:57pm: Per our correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, Rangers are still pushing to finalise the signing of German striker Ryan Naderi. The Scottish window remains open until 11pm so still time aplenty for Gers to get their man. Per Fletcher, Naderi is currently in Manchester awaiting a medical and for the green light to sign on the dotted line.

6:54pm: Chelsea defender Aaron Anselmino has joined Ligue 1 club Strasbourg on loan for the remainder of the season, having recently returned from a very similar spell with Borussia Dortmund.

6:52pm: Jorgen Strand Larsen has completed his paperwork on his club-record £48m move to Crystal Palace, TEAMtalk understands. Official confirmation now just moments away…

6:45pm: Aston Villa have recalled former Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior from his loan at West Brom, with the star now moving back to Italy, this time with Pisa on loan for the remainder of the season.

6:39pm: Utrecht have signed West Ham left-back Emeka Adiele for an undisclosed fee. The teenager was due to fall out of contract in a matter of months.

6:34pm: Chelsea defender Axel Disasi is in danger of seeing his move to West Ham collapse. Sky Sports News are reporting the player’s demands could scupper the move despite the Frenchman having passed a medical.

6:22pm: Stoke City have Crystal Palace forward Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan until the end of the season.

6:17pm: Celtic have signed Junior Adamu on loan from SC Freiburg until the end of the season. The Bhoys have an option to buy the 24-year-old forward at the end of the season.

6:15pm: As we previously reported, Mamadou Sarr has been recalled from his loan at Strasbourg and will be with Chelsea squad from Tuesday. He could be involved at Wolves on Saturday.

6:08pm: Sandro Tonali’s agent Giuseppe Riso insists he has not offered the Newcastle midfielder to Arsenal, despite claims to the contrary from David Ornstein.

6:02pm: A potential loan move for Everton’s Adam Aznou to Marseille will not be happening, although the French side could revisit a deal in the summer.

5:56pm: Chelsea winger Tyrique George has completed his Everton medical. The 19-year-old is finalising an initial loan which includes an option to buy.

5:51pm: Palace sources have now told us that they expect Jean-Philippe Mateta to remain at Selhurst Park for the rest of the season.

5:40pm: Wrexham have agreed a deal to sign Barnsley striker Davis Keillor-Dunn. It’s understood the 28-year-old, who has scored 16 goals for the Tykes this season, has agreed terms on a contract until the summer of 2029.

5:30pm: In other Everton news, the club have turned down approaches from Genoa for right-back Nathan Patterson, who is staying on Merseyside.

5:28pm: Crystal Palace have tabled a very late bid of £20m for Everton winger Dwight McNeil, according to Sky Sports.

5:15pm: Salford City have signed Tottenham centre-back Alfie Dorrington on loan until the end of the season.

5:05pm: Man Utd striker Gabriele Biancheri is close to joining League One side Rotherham United on loan until the end of the season.

5:01pm: Leicester City have announced the loan signing of Joe Aribo from Championship rivals Southampton to the end of the season. Saints, meanwhile, have agreed a deal to sign Canada international forward Cyle Larin on loan until the end of the season.

4:46pm: That offer has been immediately rejected by Celtic. Some statement that from the Glasgow giants, although another offer is incoming.

4:40pm: As per Fraser Fletcher, Celtic are considering the £25million bid (£20m upfront + £5m in add ons) from Nottingham Forest for Arne Engles. Not an immediate rejection like the previous offers, which shows Forest are now getting closer.

4:31pm: Sources are now telling us that Tottenham have made a big push to beat Arsenal to James Wilson and could well win the race.

4:25pm: Stoke City are closing in on a move worth up to £3m to sign Chelsea winger Ato Ampah. The 19-year-old has scored four goals and laid on six assists in 13 matches at various youth levels for the Blues this term.

4:09pm: TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey has revealed that Arsenal have made enquiries about Leon Goretzka. It’s unlikely, but that has been a conversation.

3:58pm: Jeremy Jacquet has begun his medical with Liverpool, Sky Sports report, as the Rennes defender prepares to join the club. He would only arrive in the summer, though.

3:51pm: As we anticipated earlier, Nottingham Forest have now made their third bid for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. According to Sky Sports, they are now offering £20m plus £5m in add-ons.

3:42pm: Another player set to leave Villa on loan is Lino Sousa, as Fabrizio Romano reports an agreement is close with Rotherham United.

3:29pm: Aston Villa striker Louie Barry is set to rejoin Stockport County, according to The Athletic, for a third loan spell at the club.

3:26pm: TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey has some more info on the news of Nottingham Forest being close to the signing of left-back Luca Netz, revealing that the deal will be worth £2m.

3:22pm: Axel Disasi’s medical for his move to West Ham from Chelsea is underway, Sky Sports are confirming.

3:21pm: Arsenal are still the favourites to sign Hearts striker James Wilson, despite Tottenham joining the race, TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher has been informed.

3:20pm: Nottingham Forest have agreed to sign Borussia Monchengladbach left-back Luca Netz, according to David Ornstein, with a medical now underway ahead of a four-and-a-half-year contract.

3:10pm: Sunderland have now confirmed Patrick Roberts has made his move to Birmingham City permanent.

3:08pm: Manchester United have loaned out striker Ethan Wheatley to Bradford City.

3:06pm: Crystal Palace are still confident of signing Jorgen Strand Larsen despite AC Milan calling off their move for Jean-Philippe Mateta, TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher and Graeme Bailey understand.

2:44pm: Former Man Utd full-back Brandon Williams is having his Hull City contract terminated to make a move away easier, according to Hull Live.

2:42pm: Birmingham City want to make their loan move for Sunderland winger Patrick Roberts permanent before tonight’s deadline, according to Sky Sports News.

2:37pm: TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher can confirm Tottenham have made contact with Hearts and the agents of their striker James Wilson, who has also been the subject of interest from Arsenal today.

2:34pm: Some huge news here from Gianluca Di Marzio, who says Jean-Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan is now OFF. That could have big repercussions for Jorgen Strand Larsen’s move to Palace from Wolves. Milan have decided not to continue with the Mateta deal after their final checks.

2:31pm: Crystal Palace are in talks with Brentford over a deal for centre-back Ethan Pinnock, TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey can confirm.

2:30pm: Manchester United have rejected a bid from Real Betis for Gabriele Biancheri in what would have been a permanent move, according to Pete O’Rourke, instead arranging for the striker to join Rotherham United on loan.

2:25pm: Kalvin Phillips’ move to Sheffield United now has a ‘here we go’ from Fabrizio Romano – it will be a loan without an option to buy.

2:22pm: Brighton have agreed to send Andrew Moran to Preston, with some reports now saying it will be a permanent move.

2:20pm: Manchester United have decided to block an exit for Tyrell Malacia due to Patrick Dorgu’s injury, The Athletic report, putting an end to his plans to hold talks with an unnamed Turkish club.

2:17pm: Crystal Palace are interested in Everton winger Dwight McNeil, as revealed by Paul Joyce. TEAMtalk’s Harry Watkinson understands an opening offer has been rejected as Everton hold out for £20m.

2:12pm: Sunderland have secured a replacement for Simon Adingra by agreeing to sign Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht, Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

2:08pm: Manchester United U21 captain Jacob Devaney is joining St Mirren on loan, TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher can verify.

2:04pm: More on the breaking story about Aznou: Everton are keeping everything on hold because of a lack of squad depth, so there is pessimism over a deal getting done despite Marseille’s approach.

2:01pm: Marseille have made an approach to Everton for Adam Aznou, TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher can reveal. The French outfit are looking for a loan with an option to buy.

1:54pm: Fabrizio Romano has now declared ‘here we go’ for Simon Adingra’s move to Monaco from Sunderland, confirming it will be a loan costing €1m with an option to buy for €17m.

1:51pm: Tottenham are now rivalling Arsenal for the loan signing of Hearts striker James Wilson, according to Sky Sports. TEAMtalk reported earlier he was bound for London to be in place for a potential move, but nothing was agreed at that point.

1:50pm: Ryan Naderi is ecstatic over his move to Rangers, which is happening now. TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher confirms the striker’s medical is due to commence this afternoon and Rangers are closing in on a full agreement with his club, Hansa Rostock.

1:47pm: Joe Rothwell is now heading for his medical at Sheffield United, TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher can confirm, ahead of a permanent move from Rangers.

1:46pm: Nottingham Forest are considering a third bid for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, says TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey, after their first two offers were rejected.

1:44pm: Crystal Palace have made a move for Kodai Sano, a midfielder playing for NEC in the Eredivisie, but will face resistance from his current club, according to Sky Sports.

1:43pm: Wolves are putting Adam Armstrong through a medical ahead of a proposed move from Southampton for £7m, per The Sun.

1:40pm: Sheffield United are also trying to sign Joe Rothwell from Rangers, according to reports – in a move that doesn’t rule them out of the Phillips race either.

1:26pm: Kalvin Phillips is being linked with a loan move from Manchester City to Sheffield United.

1:24pm: Fabrizio Romano has clarified that no other Italian clubs are working on Jean-Philippe Mateta beyond AC Milan, whose final verdict Crystal Palace are still waiting for. Juventus had been briefly mentioned again within the past hour.

1:19pm: One confirmed departure from Sunderland is Leo Hjelde, with the defender joining Sheffield United on loan for the rest of the season.

1:11pm: Sunderland are in talks to send Simon Adingra on loan to Monaco, who would have an option to buy the winger, according to Sky Sports.

1:09pm: Aston Villa have sent 19-year-old attacking midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba on loan to West Brom.

12:49pm: TEAMtalk insider Fraser Fletcher reports that Hearts striker James Wilson is on his way to London for a move to Arsenal. Nothing agreed as yet, but the player wants to be in place for the switch.

12:33pm: The deal for Rangers to sign Ryan Naderi from Hansa Rostock is now on, reveals TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher. Rangers have moved to pay an extra £1m to get him now.

12:30pm: Juventus could make a move to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace if his move to AC Milan continues to stall, according to Sky Sports, although their idea is a loan with an option to buy.

12:28pm: Brighton are expected to keep Igor Julio after his recall from West Ham as things stand, despite a move to Palmeiras in Brazil being touted, with The Sun saying it would only go ahead as a permanent move.

12:23pm: West Ham and Chelsea have agreed a loan deal for Axel Disasi, but Fabrizio Romano says the Hammers are still awaiting an answer from the defender himself.

12:18pm: Liverpool have recalled goalkeeper Harvey Davies from his loan spell with Crawley Town.

12:11pm: Leeds United are looking into a deal for Krasnodar attacking midfielder Eduard Spertsyan, claim the Daily Mail.

12:06pm: Crystal Palace are in negotiations with Lyon to sign centre-back Ruben Kluivert, according to Foot Mercato.

12:03pm: Crystal Palace have failed with a bid for Fenerbahce defender Jayden Oosterwolde, according to The Sun, and are unlikely to sign him.

11:54am: Aston Villa full-back Kosta Nedeljkovic, currently on loan at RB Leipzig, is the subject of late interest from Fiorentina, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

11:51am: More on that breaking news as TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher has been told Everton aren’t keen to loan out Patterson due to depth.

11:48am: Everton full-back Nathan Patterson has emerged as a target for Genoa, per Fabrizio Romano, if the Serie A side lose ex-Arsenal youngster Brooke Norton-Cuffy.

11:46am: A change of scenery could be coming for Aston Villa winger Samuel Iling-Junior, according to Football Insider, who report his loan spell at West Brom is set to be cancelled so he can join Pisa in Italy.

11:38am: After moving on from Celtic’s Arne Engels, Nottingham Forest are reported by Sky to have made an approach for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney – which has also been rebuffed.

11:34am: Chelsea have agreed to sell Ato Ampah to Stoke City for up to £3m, with the 19-year-old winger due for a medical, according to Fabrizio Romano.

11:32am: Nottingham Forest are no longer in talks for Arne Engels as Celtic won’t sell the midfielder, TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher can confirm.

11:16am: Chelsea have loaned out forward Frankie Runham to Ipswich Town for the rest of the season, where he’s expected to play for the U21s.

11:12am: Hearts striker James Wilson is very keen on his proposed move to Arsenal, TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher has been told.

11:08am: Some news from Manchester United here and Sky are reporting that the club’s U21s captain Jacob Devaney is due to join St Mirren on loan for the rest of the season.

11:04am: Nottingham Forest have seen their second bid for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels rejected, the BBC relays. The bid was worth close to £17m.

10:57am: Bournemouth have seen an approach for Inter wing-back Luis Henrique rejected, according to Sky Sports News.

10:50am: Liverpool could loan out right-back Calvin Ramsay if they receive a suitable offer, according to James Pearce, despite their current injury issues there.

10:45am: Liverpool and Ajax have agreed to terminate midfielder James McConnell’s loan spell with the Dutch club, it has been confirmed.

10:43am: Newcastle sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey there is “no truth whatsoever” to suggestions Sandro Tonali could leave before the deadline.

10:39am: Crystal Palace have discussed Max Kilman as a potential option at centre-back, claims Bobby Manzi, but are unlikely to proceed for the West Ham man.

10:35am: Liverpool asked Inter Milan about right-back Denzel Dumfries in discussions between the two clubs last week, TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey can confirm. Read the full story here.

10:33am: Chelsea have given permission to Tyrique George to travel for a medical at Everton ahead of a loan move, per Patrick Boyland.

10:29am: Aston Villa are set to loan out Ben Broggio, a 19-year-old winger from their academy ranks, to Falkirk for the rest of the season, report The Athletic.

10:07am: Antonin Kinsky is set to stay at Tottenham despite interest from West Ham, The Athletic are confirming.

10:05am: Manchester City have confirmed they have recalled Sverre Nypan from his loan spell at Middlesbrough.

10:04am: Fulham recently rejected a bid from Everton for Harry Wilson, BBC Sport are reporting. Wilson could leave Fulham on a free in the summer, but they don’t want to sell him today.

10:01am: Arsenal have opened talks to sign 18-year-old striker James Wilson from Hearts, Fabrizio Romano has revealed. The deal would be a loan to start with.

9:56am: Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee is attracting interest across Europe, but is set to be kept on at the City Ground, according to The Sun.

9:53am: Some news from Scotland from our correspondent Fraser Fletcher: Celtic want to try and sign a centre-back before the deadline, while Rangers are in the market for a striker.

9:46am: And with Disasi on the verge of joining West Ham, one defender who won’t end up at the London Stadium is Taylor Harwood-Bellis, with David Ornstein now confirming he will stay at Southampton after a number of bids.

9:44am: West Ham have booked a medical for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi this morning, Sky Sports have revealed, after TEAMtalk confirmed earlier that they were the frontrunners.

9:39am: Chelsea have confirmed the departure of academy forward Yahya Idrissi to AC Milan, where he will play for the reserve team.

9:32am: Crystal Palace have also agreed to send winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan to Stoke City, per Sky.

9:30am: Jorgen Strand Larsen has now completed his Crystal Palace medical, Sky Sports have confirmed, ahead of his move from Wolves for £43m plus £5m in add-ons.

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9:28am: Newcastle have swiftly denied any contact from Arsenal about Tonali, relays Chronicle reporter Lee Ryder.

9:17am: A bit of a bombshell here from Florian Plettenberg, who claims Arsenal are exploring a shock move for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali. File that one under difficult to do, though, with the Magpies rebuffing the rumoured approach.

9:10am: Jamaal Lascelles could leave Newcastle on deadline day after being given permission to speak to Championship side Leicester City, per Sky Sports.

9:06am: Brajan Gruda’s loan move from Brighton to RB Leipzig has now been officially confirmed by both clubs.

9:05am: There’s a late scramble for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey says, with West Ham viewed as the frontrunners but AC Milan and Fiorentina also registering interest, while Tottenham are considering their own move.

9:02am: Wolves have made a bid worth £8m for Torino striker Che Adams, according to Football Insider.

8:59am: Brighton are about to loan out Brajan Gruda to RB Leipzig, talkSPORT are reporting, in an effort to boost his gametime.

8:54am: Jhon Duran’s representatives are scrambling to secure him a move to England on Monday after a proposed switch to Lille collapsed at the final stage, TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey can reveal. Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds have all been approached.

8:47am: Celtic are set to sign Freiburg forward Junior Adamu on loan, Sky Sports reports, but the clubs are still discussing an option to buy.

8:42am: Jean-Philippe Mateta is undergoing extra medical tests in London today ahead of a proposed move from Crystal Palace to AC Milan, David Ornstein reports, with a deal already agreed between the two clubs.

8:40am: What the ‘big six’ could do on deadline day:

8:23am: Angel Gomes is undergoing a medical ahead of his move from Marseille to Wolves on loan for the rest of the season.

8:15am: Ricardo Pepi’s move to Fulham hangs in the balance as PSV don’t have a replacement lined up. Fulham have agreed a fee for the striker, but Fabrizio Romano says the deal is not proceeding.

8:10am: Welcome to today’s live blog. The deals we’re keeping an eye on this morning include: