January transfer deadline day is here. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have only today to finalise signings for their squads with 11pm GMT the official closing time for one of the most exciting windows ever. Jorginho, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Pedro Porro are just some of the big names potentially on the move in the coming hours.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are desperate for a midfielder and after admitting defeat in their pursuit of Brighton’s Caicedo, Jorginho is set to join in a deal worth £12million. Chelsea would use the fee to help fund a British record £115million deal for Fernandez after weeks of talks with Benfica, which are continuing today.
Spurs may not be dealing with the same level of fees but they are about to announce Porro’s £39m arrival having made a breakthrough with Sporting late last night, which would allow both Djed Spence and Matt Doherty to leave on loan. Follow all the latest news, rumours and gossip on January transfer deadline day LIVE via Standard Sport’s blog below!
Live updates
Hull working on Simons deal
Hull City are still trying to sign their Chelsea loanee Xavier Simons on a permanent deal on deadline day, reports Nizaar Kinsella.
They are trying to steal a march on rivals Burnley, Millwall, Bristol City and Charlton for his signature – all of whom could come in over the summer.
Onomah contract terminated
Fulham and Josh Onoma have agreed to part ways, with the player’s contract being terminated.
The former Tottenham midfielder made just two appearances this season and will now look at options elsewhere.
Man Utd launch Sabitzer bid
Manchester United are in talks to sign Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich, according to Sky Germany.
Chelsea have also enquired, of course.
The deal would likely be a loan move.
More to follow.
Arsenal youngster leaves on loan
Wigan have signed Omar Rekik on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan at Sparta Rotterdam, was recalled and will now head up north.
Man Utd ARE looking for loan signing
We have an immediate answer from Erik ten Hag over Manchester United entering the transfer market after Christian Eriksen’s injury.
“On deadline day it’s difficult,” he said. “You can’t make policy on such bad injuries but we have players in the midfield department, good players.
“I think you can never fill that [gap] because every player has his own characteristics, another player will always fill in in a different way but it doesn’t mean you have to be less successful.”
Well, the Telegraph report that United have been offered Yannick Carrasco as they DO look to sign a midfielder today.
The club has made contact with Atletico, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain today “but so far have been left frustrated”.
Bakayoko move hits a snag
More frustration for Chelsea as Tiemoue Bakayoko’s proposed loan move to Cremonense has stalled over finances.
The £40million signing from Monaco has failed to make it at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea are keen to remove his £120,000-a-week wages from their books.
Bakayoko is currently on loan at AC Milan, and paying those wages, but are refusing to play him anymore as he will automatically join on a £12m permanent deal if he appears in another league match.
It was never going to be easy with the Serie A minnows having little finance to offer such an expensive player.
Enzo Fernandez NOT joining Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez is STAYING at Benfica after Chelsea failed to meet the asking price, reports RTP.
Benfica were demanding the £106million release clause paid in full, as they have done all month, but the Blues were only able to do a deal staggered over a number of years.
Fernandez has excused himself from tonight’s match away at Arouca as he is not in the right frame of mind to play.
Fulham miss out on Van Ewijk
Fulham target Milan van Ewijk will remain at Heerenveen, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The Dutch club will block any exit for the full-back, who is also wanted by Sporting, until the summer with no time to find a replacement.
FC Twente’s Joshua Brenet has already been sounded out as an alternative option should talks with Arsenal’s Cedric Soares breakdown.
West Ham quiet today
Despite David Moyes hinting last night that West Ham were still open to the chance of a deal somewhere, it’s all quiet at Rush Green this morning, writes Malik Ouzia.
As things stand, the club are expecting the window to close with Danny Ings as their only signing of the month.
Eriksen injury to change Man Utd plans?
Could Christian Eriksen’s injury force Manchester United into the transfer market?
The midfielder “is expected to be out of action for an extended period”, the club say.
A statement adds: “While investigations are continuing, initial assessments indicate that Eriksen is likely to be out until late April or early May.”
Eriksen is one of Erik ten Hag’s most-used players and key in the centre of the pitch.
