Deadline day live – Spurs eye Tel, West Ham sign Ferguson as Asensio joins Villa
Tottenham set to pull off Mathys Tel loan deal
Aston Villa bring in Marco Asensio on loan
Evan Ferguson joins West Ham
Brighton splash the cash for Stefanos Tzimas
Juventus bring in Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle
Ben Chilwell could be heading to Crystal Palace
2150 – Aberdeen have signed forward Oday Dabbagh on loan from Belgium club Charleroi with an option to buy, subject to visa and immigration formalities being completed.
We are pleased to announce the arrival of forward Jaydon Banel from Ajax for an undisclosed fee.
Welcome to the Clarets, Jaydon! 🤝
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) February 3, 2025
2145 – Another player has come through the door at Burnley, with 20-year-old forward Jaydon Banel arriving from Ajax for an undisclosed fee.
2140 – Man City could still sign Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez before the window shuts tonight, PA understands. The Portuguese side are currently playing against Rio Ave.
Alex has arrived. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/njpWNG7ANz
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) February 3, 2025
2120 – Premier League Ipswich have signed goalkeeper Alex Palmer from West Brom for an undisclosed fee, while Championship Albion have brought in Tammer Bany from Danish side Randers on a permanent deal.
2105 – Southampton’s deal for Strasbourg’s Abakar Sylla is off, the PA news agency understands. It is reported that Serie A side Parma may instead sign the defender.
2050 – Derby have completed the loan signing of Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong. The England youth international joins until the end of the season.
2040 – PA understands Aston Villa are hoping to make another signing, eyeing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on a loan deal until the end of the season, with no option to buy him.
2030 – Tawanda Chirewa has made a loan switch from Wolves to Huddersfield, joining for the rest of the season. The forward spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Derby.
We can confirm that Lloyd Kelly has completed a loan move to Juventus, subject to international clearance. The Italian side have an obligation to make the transfer permanent in the summer.
Wishing you all the best in Turin, Lloyd 🖤 🤍 pic.twitter.com/JtWw4DizNp
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 3, 2025
2020 – Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly has moved on loan to Italian giants Juventus, who have an obligation to sign him for an undisclosed fee in the summer.
2015 – Southampton winger Sam Amo-Ameyaw has joined Strasbourg on loan ahead of signing for the French club permanently this summer. PA understands the total package for the 18-year-old will be around 10million euros (£8.3m). Saints are understood to be trying to complete moves for Strasbourg defender Abakar Sylla and Antwerp forward Victor Udoh before the deadline. The Premier League’s bottom side have signed midfielder Izzet Furkan Malak, 20, on loan for the remainder the season from fellow Sport Republic club Goztepe.
2010 – Following the departure of O’Brien, Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Reading’s Tyler Bindon – but the 20-year-old defender has been loaned back to the Royals for the remainder of the season. Bindon has played 74 times for Reading so far.
2000 – Striker Kelechi Iheanacho is back in English football after joining Middlesbrough on loan from Sevilla. His move was announced moments before Boro’s Championship game against Sunderland kicked off.
Carney Chukwuemeka has completed a loan move to Borussia Dortmund for the remainder of the season.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 3, 2025
1945 – Chelsea have sent midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka to Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the current campaign. The former Aston Villa man has scored twice in 32 games for the Stamford Bridge club.
1930 – Nottingham Forest’s Lewis O’Brien has secured a loan move to Swansea, while Jordan Rhodes has joined Mansfield on loan from Blackpool. And in Scotland, Stephen Duke-McKenna has made a temporary switch to St Johnstone from Harrogate.
1915 – In Scotland, Hearts have signed left-back Harry Milne from Partick Thistle, while goalkeeper Calum Ward has joined Motherwell.
Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of three-time Champions League winner Marco Asensio from Paris Saint-Germain. pic.twitter.com/D1fALCklqf
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 3, 2025
1900 – Aston Villa have confirmed the loan signing of Marco Asensio from Paris St Germain. The 29-year-old is a three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid and boosts Villa’s attacking options.
1830 – Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is set to join Standard Liege on loan, the PA news agency understands. The Republic of Ireland international ruptured an Achilles tendon towards the end of last season.
The right mindset is key 🧠💯
Patrick Dorgu's first United interview is in 📨⬇️#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 3, 2025
1825 – Manchester United are not expecting to make any deadline day signings, the PA news agency understands. Defenders Patrick Dorgu, 20, and Ayden Heaven, 18, arrived from Lecce and Arsenal respectively over the weekend, while an agreement has been struck for Cerro Porteno defender Diego Leon to join in the summer. United had looked at Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku and Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel before Monday’s deadline, but no new more faces are likely to arrive at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford and Antony have left on loan and PA understands Tyrell Malacia is set to follow suit, with a move to PSV being lined up.
1820 – Defender John Egan has swapped Burnley for Hull. The Republic of Ireland man made eight appearances during his time at the Clarets and joins Hull for an undisclosed fee.
✍️ Ribeiro is a Rover! 🇵🇹#Rovers 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/ezMaWnJKDc
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) February 3, 2025
1815 – Blackburn have added left-back Yuri Ribeiro to their ranks. The Championship outfit have signed the 28-year-old from Braga on a permanent deal until the end of the season.
1800 – In League One, Exeter have swooped for Halifax’s Andrew Oluwabori, signing the forward on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
1730 – Championship side Luton have continued their recruitment drive, bringing in Norwegian striker Lasse Nordas from Tromso for an undisclosed fee. Staying in the EFL, Mansfield have signed forward Caylan Vickers on loan from Premier League Brighton.
Chelsea forward David Fofana has been recalled from his loan spell at Goztepe S.K.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 3, 2025
1700 – Chelsea have recalled attacker David Fofana from his loan spell at Turkish side Goztepe and Aston Villa have sent Travis Patterson on loan to MK Dons. Meanwhile in League One, Shrewsbury have signed forward Vadaine Oliver on loan from League Two Bradford.
1620 – Aberdeen have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Dutch centre-back Mats Knoester. The former Ferencvaros man joins on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with a further option, subject to visa approval.
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) February 3, 2025
1600 – Birmingham have made light of Taylor Gardner-Hickman crawling back on the pitch while injured on Saturday, which went viral and infuriated Rotherham boss Steve Evans, while announcing the midfielder’s permanent move to the club from Bristol City on social media.
1540 – On Cameron, Rangers technical director Nils Koppen said: “I am delighted that we have agreed a deal for Lyall to join the club and to continue his career at Rangers come the summer. He is a talented young player, who has already gained great experience in the Scottish Premiership, and adding young, Scottish talent to our first-team squad is hugely important to all of us at the club. Lyall has a lot of potential and I look forward to seeing him continue to grow at Rangers in the coming years.”
✍️ We are today delighted to announce the signing of Lyall Cameron on a pre-contract agreement from Dundee.
Lyall will join the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer.
Click to Read More 👇
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 3, 2025
1520 – Over in Scotland, Rangers and Dundee have confirmed that Under-21 international Lyall Cameron will move to Ibrox in the summer. A Dundee statement read: “Lyall will continue to be a valuable member of the Dundee FC squad for the remainder of the season.”
Give me Ryan. 📞#pnefc pic.twitter.com/KsqiUMZB55
— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) February 3, 2025
1505 – Back in the Championship, Preston have taken Ryan Porteous off Watford’s hands on loan. The Scottish defender played under North End boss Paul Heckingbottom at Hibernian.
1445 – Tel has not scored this season in 14 appearances, but the 19-year-old is highly rated and Postecoglou likes working with young players.
1421 – Big news for Tottenham fans! Spurs have managed to revive their move for Mathys Tel with the Bayern Munich forward set to join the club. Spurs entered talks for the 19-year-old last week after an agreement with Bayern had been struck for a deal in the region of 60million euros (£50.2m). However, negotiations stalled on Friday with Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United also interested in France international Tel, but he is now set to link up with Tottenham, although the exact structure of the deal is still to be finalised.
1410 – Brighton have also had their say on Ferguson’s temporary departure. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: “Evan has had a frustrating 12 months with injuries and for him to get back to the level he’s capable of and to continue his development, he really needs to be playing regularly. This loan gives him that opportunity, and under a manager he knows well. We are looking forward to watching Evan’s progress over the next few months, and we wish him well.”
Enter Evan Ferguson ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/HFw1IIXz5O
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 3, 2025
1405 – West Ham have their man. Evan Ferguson joins on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, reuniting with Potter.
The Republic of Ireland international said: “It feels good to be here. Seeing the stadium and being here today, I’ve got a very good feeling. I can see and know how big West Ham United is. It was a big opportunity for me to come here. I know the gaffer well and look forward to working under him again. I want to come in and do my best for the club, score goals, and see where we get to.”
Potter added: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Evan in on loan until the end of the season. He’s a player we obviously know very well, so I’m grateful to the board for bringing him in. He’s got plenty of quality attributes as a striker that we believe will benefit the group over the course of the coming months.”
On the dotted line… 🖊️ pic.twitter.com/TjHQDn9G5C
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 3, 2025
1350 – West Ham appear to be announcing an arrival. Ferguson?!
✍️ Wycombe Wanderers are delighted to announce the deadline day signing of free agent Adam Reach, who arrives at the club with nearly 400 games of experience at Championship level. pic.twitter.com/JHPJqzrGrr
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) February 3, 2025
1340 – Finally a signing! League One high-flyers Wycombe end the drought, bringing in free agent Adam Reach.
1335 – The latest on Villa from our chief Midlands correspondent Jonathan Veal. “Villa are working on signing Asensio on loan and still want a defender, but nothing is imminent yet.”
Marcus Rashford — Villa's new no.9 👊 pic.twitter.com/vSjLJUGiY4
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 3, 2025
1320 – Rashford has taken the number nine shirt at Villa after Duran’s departure to the Saudi Premier League.
1300 – It all went quiet on Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins after Villa sold Jhon Duran for big money. There does not appear to be any signs of the Gunners going back in for the England striker on deadline day… yet!
1235 – Alvaro Morata has spoken after joining Turkish champions Galatasaray on loan from AC Milan with a view to a permanent deal. The Spanish striker said: “I’m very happy to come because this is a very big club. I hope we can achieve all our goals in the league, the cup and the Europa League. I can’t wait to get together with my team-mates and help them. I want to see the atmosphere in the stadium live as soon as possible. I can promise that I will give my all on the field and fight for the jersey.”
1225 – West Ham, who play Chelsea tonight, have still not announced Ferguson yet despite the striker having a medical there yesterday. Remember, Hammers boss Graham Potter gave the Irishman his Premier League debut at Brighton in 2022. One to keep an eye on.
1200 – Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was the subject of a bid from Tottenham over the weekend, according to reports, while Manchester City are rumoured to be in the market to sign Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
1135 – Things have slowed up as we head towards lunchtime! Disasi’s name is still doing the rounds, despite Tottenham stepping away, with Villa reportedly still in talks with the defender.
We can confirm that James Ward-Prowse has returned to West Ham United after a mutual agreement was reached between the two clubs.
Everyone at Forest thanks James for his professionalism and dedication during his time on Trentside and wish him well for the future. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/9te0qgSYVi
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) February 3, 2025
1110 – James Ward-Prowse’s loan spell at Nottingham Forest has ended and the midfielder has returned to West Ham. A Forest statement said: “Everyone at Forest thanks James for his professionalism and dedication during his time on Trentside and wish him well for the future.”
Cardiff have brought in midfielder Will Alves on loan from Leicester, with Championship rivals Norwich signing defender Ruairi McConville from Brighton on a long-term contract.
🗣️ “It’s an ambitious time for this club and a great opportunity for me to join the team.”
Watch Marcus’ first interview since joining the Villa 📺 pic.twitter.com/hqG6rS59yZ
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 3, 2025
1045 – Rashford has given his first interview as a Villa player. He told Villa TV: “Definitely excited. It’s an ambitious time for this club and a great opportunity for me to join this team and help them keep pushing forward. I’m excited and can’t wait for the first training session and game. He’s (Unai Emery) a top manager and what he’s done for the club since coming in is unbelievable. It’s their constant ambition which is attractive and why you want to join such a club. You want to keep improving year on year and that’s what the team’s been doing and doing this year.”
🕺 🕺 pic.twitter.com/gi5HVuEcJm
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 3, 2025
1035 – Middlesbrough play Sunderland tonight in a top Championship tussle, but that won’t stop them entering the market. Michael Carrick has brought in Samuel Iling-Junior on loan from Villa, after the winger was recalled from his stint at Bologna.
1015 – Not transfer related but big news from the bottom of League Two. Carlisle, propping up the table and five points from safety, have sacked manager Mike Williamson.
Let them off the plane ⏳ pic.twitter.com/Yog9UPzSko
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) February 3, 2025
1005: Burnley are looking to bolster their squad for the Championship run-in and they have just done that, pulling off somewhat of a coup to lure Marcus Edwards away from Sporting Lisbon on loan until the end of the campaign. Clarets boss Scott Parker coached Edwards during his time in the Tottenham academy. “It feels amazing. Burnley is like a Premier League club. I’m really happy to be here,” Edwards said.
Villa have let another player go, allowing Sil Swinkels to link up with Bristol Rovers on a temporary basis.
Stefanos is a Seagull! 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/x6uVgsTj3d
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) February 3, 2025
1000 – Brighton are planning ahead. The Seagulls have signed Stefanos Tzimas from Bundesliga 2 side FC Nuremburg for a reported £20million, with the 19-year-old forward remaining with the German club on loan for the rest of the season.
Will #THFC be busy on #DeadlineDay? Ange Postecoglou would certainly welcome some help. #CFC defender Axel Disasi has been heavily linked over the past 24 hours, but told he will not be coming to Spurs.
— George Sessions (@GeorgeSessions) February 3, 2025
0940 – I said Tottenham would be browsing the market today, but they won’t be bringing in a defender from their London rivals, according to our Spurs correspondent George Sessions. “Tottenham are exploring potential options on transfer deadline day, but will not pursue a move for Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi, who has been heavily linked with the club in the last 24 hours.”
What's he doing here?! 👀#cafc pic.twitter.com/tEmOgelRqD
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) February 3, 2025
0937 – Middlesbrough have let Alex Gilbert join Charlton on loan, while Bristol City have handed Mark Sykes a contract extension.
0930 – Joao Felix could look for more game time after struggling to get into Chelsea’s starting XI. The Portugal forward has been linked with AC Milan, for whom Kyle Walker made his debut in the derby with Inter Milan on Sunday night.
🦁 Benicio Baker becomes a Lion!#Millwall pic.twitter.com/bDipBfKgVb
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) February 3, 2025
0905 – An early one in the Championship. Millwall have paid an undisclosed fee to capture 21-year-old winger Benicio Baker from Brighton.
Aston Villa can confirm that Kosta Nedeljković has joined RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/xs8icShHvj
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 3, 2025
0836 – Villa are expected to be busy today with Asensio and possibly a defender following Rashford through the door. It’s not just incomings at Villa Park though, with right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic joining RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the season.
0830 – Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has spoken a lot about needing help in the market after his side have struggled with injuries, with Kevin Danso signing on loan from Lens on Sunday. Will a striker come through the door at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
0810 – After Marcus Rashford sealed his loan switch to Aston Villa on Sunday night, there are other big names set to move today. The likes of Ben Chilwell, Evan Ferguson, Marco Asensio and Lloyd Kelly are all likely to have new clubs by the close of play, while Mathys Tel and Christopher Nkunku have speculation over their futures at Bayern Munich and Chelsea respectively.
0800 – Good morning and welcome to the PA news agency’s live transfer deadline day blog. The window closes at 11pm for Premier League, English Football League and Scottish Premiership teams.