Players ‘love this place’ – Klopp confident stars will stay at Liverpool
It’s transfer deadline day as the January window comes to a close and Premier League clubs race to try and complete last-minute deals ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline.
Chelsea are set to dominate the final hours of the window, with Conor Gallagher and Armando Broja’s futures still yet to be decided. Chelsea are reportedly willing to sell Gallagher to help meet FFP regulations, so long as they get the right offer, and Tottenham are considering a last-ditch bid. Broja, another academy product, has meanwhile been linked with a late move to Wolves or Fulham, who could do with some goals over the second half of the season.
Newcastle are close to reaching the limit of financial fair play too, so may need to offload players with Bruno Guimaraes, Miguel Almiron and Kieran Trippier all linked to other clubs. Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey has been linked with Tottenham and Bayern Munich in order to meet profit and sustainability regulations. And Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United future is in doubt after his latest fallout with manager Erik ten Hag, with one report suggesting Paris Saint-Germain are ready to revive their interest.
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Bayern Munich sign Spanish winger
Bayern Munich have signed Bryan Zaragoza from Granada.
The Spanish winger had agreed to join the German champions in the summer but has brought his move forward, joining on loan until the end of the season when it becomes permanent.
Christoph Freund, FC Bayern sporting director: “In football, you always have to be flexible, and so we’ve reacted to the current situation. An agreement like this involves three parties, and we’re happy that Bryan Zaragoza is joining us earlier than agreed. Bryan sees his future at FC Bayern – that future is beginning now. We’re very pleased that he’ll strengthen our squad already for the second half of the season.”
Bryan Zaragoza: “I’m moving to FC Bayern to grow here at one of the biggest clubs in the world. I’m very grateful to Granada for the great time we’ve had together and everything the club has made possible for me. I’ll never forget that. I also feel great support at FC Bayern now. I’m looking forward to what’s coming. We are aiming high.”
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 16:20
Nottingham Forest American youngster signs for Port Vale
Nottingham Forest’s winger Alex Mighten has joined Port Vale on loan until the end of the season.
The American-born 21-year-old has made 67 appearances for Forest since his debut in 2019.
It will not be his first loan however, he spent time on loan with Sheffield Wednesday last season as well as Belgian team Kortrijk.
“Alex is an exciting young player and I am delighted he will be spending the remainder of the season with us,” Vale boss Andy Crosby told the club site.
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 16:00
Newcastle sign Manchester City midfielder
Newcastle have signed Manchester City midfielder Alfie Harrison.
The 18-year-old was part of City’s under-18 Premier League-winning team last season.
The teenager has joined the Magpies on a two-and-a-half year deal, until the summer of 2026.
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 15:50
Crystal Palace and Eze
Moving slightly away from transfers, here is a light-hearted piece of news from Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze is proud to announce the establishment of The Eze Foundation, a charitable foundation committed to providing career enhancing opportunities and inspirational experiences for school children in London.
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 15:40
Ivan Toney to remain put
Brentford manager Thomas Frank said there is no chance of Ivan Toney leaving the club on deadline day.
Toney has been linked throughout the window with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea.
“This will be breaking news, OK – but Ivan will stay,” Frank said at a press conference.
“It’s gone from 99.9 per cent to 100 per cent staying.”
Frank also added there was a “five per cent chance” of any incomings transfers.
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 15:20
WSL latest
Tottenham women’s midfielder Kit Graham has signed a new contract with the club running until June 2025.
The 28-year-old has played in all 14 matches this season for the club, and has developed since her move from Charlton in August 2019.
She carved her name in Club history during the 2021/22 campaign, becoming the first Women’s player to score at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the 1-0 victory over Birmingham City.
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 15:10
Maxime Esteve on the brink of joining Burnley
Burnley are closing in on the signing of Maxime Esteve from Montpellier.
Vincent Kompany said in the press conference: “If he’s in Manchester, then pretty close.
“Walking up here, there’s still nothing official, so until then…but he’s in the building and hopefully we can announce it soon.
“I hope if it does happen that everybody will see what we saw in him, but until the ink is on the paper, I’m not going to say too much.”
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 15:00
Nottingham Forest in the hunt for a goalkeeper
Nottingham Forest could be close to signing Strasbourg goalkeeper Matz Selz.
The shot-stopper is believed to be on a flight to England to undergo a medical in time.
Forest have agreed a loan fee, with the option to buy him in the summer.
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 14:50
West Ham could be pushed to the line for Fornals deal
The Spanish window closes at 11pm, and West Ham could face a race against time to arrange a deal with Real Betis for midfielder Pablo Fornals before the deadline.
The negotiations are believed to have advanced, but is there enough time to get it done?
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 14:40
Brighton midfielder joins Stuttgart on loan
Brighton midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud has joined Bundesliga team Stuttgart on loan until the end of the season.
Since joining the Seagulls in June 2023 from Borussia Dortmund, the German has made 14 appearances in all competitions.
Technical director David Weir said, “This is a good move for Mahmoud. It will give him an opportunity to play regularly for a side doing very well towards the top of the Bundesliga. We wish him well for the rest of the campaign.”
Sonia Twigg1 February 2024 14:30