Transfer deadline day on BBC Radio Tees: Latest from Middlesbrough

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Watch a BBC Radio Tees transfer deadline day special from 18:00 to 20:00 GMT on Monday, 2 February
Transfer business of Middlesbrough discussed
Guests include ex-Boro players Neil Maddison and Tony McMahon, and Dana Malt of the Boro Breakdown podcast
Follow live text updates of deals from across the EFL

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Get Involved - Holloway or 'Big Ange' to Blackburn?published at 14:15 GMT 2 February
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Blackburn Rovers

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Ian Holloway to Rovers is the transfer I want to see.
Dave, Lancaster
It’s too little, too late at Blackburn. Players went in the summer and weren’t replaced with Championship experienced players. The top-level management need to go and we need to be planning for life in League One again.
Simon, Chorley
Could see Ismael was a poor appointment from the off but Gestede doesn't have a clue. Brought in relegation fodder, now facing relegation. Surprise surprise...
Jack, Liverpool
Big Ange to Blackburn - won a major European trophy .
Chris, Milton Keynes
'We first tried to get him in the summer'published at 14:09 GMT 2 February
Deadline day
Leyton Orient

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A bit more on new Leyton Orient signing James Morris who has joined from Watford.
The 24-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months.
"We first tried to get him in the summer and, this month, we have had to wait for a couple of other things to take place before we could get the deal over the line," said Orient boss Richie Wellens.
No transfer fee has been disclosed by the two clubs for the left-back, who has only made three appearances for the Hornets this season.

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Get Involvedpublished at 14:06 GMT 2 February
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Bristol City

Sad day if Bristol City don't plug the gaps with the mass exodus of permanent moves & loans if no strikers, we know the outcome. Feeling like a Red Bull sale imminent. Poor Struber, great manager being handcuffed. After the Derby slaughter on Friday, we must get decent talent up front!
Alison, Clifton, Bristol
Please close the window before Bristol City sell any more players. The Ashton Gate 8 will have to polish their boots if any more leave.
Mike, Newport
Mayulu leaves Bristol Citypublished at 14:04 GMT 2 February
Deadline day
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Bristol City forward Fally Mayulu has completed a permanent transfer to Portugese top-flight club FC Arouca.
Mayulu joined the Robins from Rapid Vienna in 2024, scoring two goals in 28 appearances.
The 23-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Sturm Graz in Austria.

Phillips looking to reignite his careerpublished at 14:00 GMT 2 February
Shamoon Hafez
Football news reporter

Kalvin Phillips's career has stalled after joining Manchester City from Leeds United for £45m in 2022.
He has played just seven minutes of football this season, back in September in the Carabao Cup at Huddersfield, and this would be his third loan move after spells at West Ham and Ipswich.
Still only 30 years of age, Phillips was a key part of the England squad that reached the final of the 2020 European Championship, where they were beaten on penalties by Italy.
He was named England men's player of the year in 2021 but won the last of his 31 international caps three years ago.
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Get Involvedpublished at 13:59 GMT 2 February
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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn to poach John Eustace from the Rams ?
Kilius, Cline
As a Blackburn fan, I found it very similar to what happened to Man United - wrong manager, wrong system and I think the team will do well now, possibly with Bilic.
Greg, Milton Keynes

'Swindon style under Holloway will suit Scanlon'published at 13:56 GMT 2 February
Deadline day
Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter

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Manchester United youngster James Scanlon is set to join Swindon on loan for the rest of the season.
Scanlon has been one of the stand-out players in United’s under-21 side this season.
A full international with Gibraltar, Scanlon scored a hat-trick in a Premier League International Cup victory over Sporting last month.
The 19-year-old has been the subject of huge interest from across Europe but United are keen for Scanlon to get some experience in the Football League.
Swindon are pushing for promotion out of League Two and Scanlon believes their style of play under Ian Holloway will suit him.
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Get Involvedpublished at 13:54 GMT 2 February
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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn did not act quickly in removing Ismael. He was not the right appointment in the first place. Gestede should leave too. I hope we do not bring in a coach for five months. We need a coach who has the skill to keep us up and for next season.
David, York
Valerian Ismael was badly let down by those above him. Just like Jon Dahl Tomasson and Eustace were before him. He had to go based on results, but no hard feelings from me to Val. It's an impossible job for any manager under this hierarchy.
Coley, Preston
Now we just need our awful owners to sell up! Only then will myself and all Blackburn fans be truly happy again. Have completly destroyed our once proud club. Venkys out!!!!
Jon, Hampshire

DONE DEAL: Mansfield sign Roberts on permanent dealpublished at 13:51 GMT 2 February
Deadline day
Mansfield Town

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We have an incoming at League One Mansfield...
The Stags have signed forward Tyler Roberts on a permanent deal.
The 27-year-old, who has been on loan at Field Mill from Championship side Birmingham City since September last year, has scored three goals in nine appearances for Nigel Clough's side.
Happy with that one, Mansfield fans?
Blades want England international Phillipspublished at 13:49 GMT 2 February
Deadline day
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent on Football Focus

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Sheffield United have launched a shock loan move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
The Championship side are working on a deal to sign the former England international ahead of today’s deadline.
Talks over the structure of the deal are ongoing and it remains to be seen as to whether it can be completed in the coming hours.
Phillips' only appearance of the season so far came as a late substitute in City's League Cup win over Huddersfield in September.

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Get Involvedpublished at 13:46 GMT 2 February
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Blackburn Rovers

Ismael GONE, Just another day at Rovers.
Neil, Blackburn
Ismael had to go, and our next regime has a great chance for a bounce with Wednesday and Norwich coming up. Never known a more negative manager both on the pitch and post-match. Best possible news of today for sure.
Nick, Birmingham
Decision to sack Ismael should have come at the start of the window giving the replacement time to make signings. Now whoever comes in has to work with a squad they've had no say on and that is horrendously equipt to stay in the league.
Kyle, Blackburn
Blackburn sack boss Ismaelpublished at 13:44 GMT 2 February
Deadline day

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Blackburn Rovers have sacked boss Valérien Ismael after a run of eight league games without a win left the club in the relegation places in the Championship.
The 50-year-old was appointed as head coach in February 2025 and replaced John Eustace, who left Ewood Park to take over at Derby County.
Ismael steered Blackburn to a seventh-placed finish last term, narrowly missing out on a play-off place by two points. However, they have struggled this term.
Rovers have managed just seven wins in the league all season and have won just once in their past 15 games in all competitions.
You can read more on this developing story here.

Bolton and Stockport latestpublished at 13:41 GMT 2 February
Deadline day

Josh Watton, BBC Radio Manchester:
Bolton Wanderers hope that Wrexham's signing of Bailey Cadamarteri will clear the path for them to sign Ryan Hardie from the Welsh side.
Hardie played under Trotters head coach Steven Schumacher at Plymouth; it's thought they have been keen on his signature for some time.
Meanwhile, Stockport County are closing in on the signing of Louie Barry on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Barry is currently injured and isn't expected to return until March. However, County are willing to take a chance on him, in hope of him returning for the run in.
The Aston Villa man has previously had two spells at Edgeley Park, with the latter ending last January, when he was recalled before joining Hull City on loan.
Saint defender Larios heading to Spainpublished at 13:36 GMT 2 February
Deadline day
Southampton

Southampton defender Juan Larios has completed a loan move to Real Zaragoza.
The 22-year-old has joined the Spanish second tier side for the remainder of the current campaign.
Zaragoza are currently second from bottom in the Segunda Division with former Southampton and Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles taking over in October.

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Get Involvedpublished at 13:33 GMT 2 February
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Sheffield Wednesday

Alas, the vultures are circling above Hillsborough.
Chris, Hitchin
Could Wrexham land Cadamarteri and Keillor-Dunn?published at 13:31 GMT 2 February
Deadline day
Wrexham

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Ian Mitchelmore, BBC Sport Wales:
As mentioned earlier, it could be a busy day at Wrexham.
The north Wales club look to be closing in on the signing of Sheffield Wednesday striker Bailey Cadamarteri and they are also interested in a late deal for Barnsley forward Davis Keillor-Dunn.
Jamaica international Cadamarteri has been linked with a string of clubs during the mid-season window but is set for a medical at Wrexham.
Keillor-Dunn, who has scored 16 goals in 34 appearances for League One Barnsley this season, could join Cadamarteri at Stok Cae Ras - which could pave the way for Ryan Hardie to depart.
Bolton Wanderers have been linked with the former Plymouth striker.

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Get Involvedpublished at 13:28 GMT 2 February
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Blackburn Rovers

Not one for wanting managers to leave but Ismael leaving is the best bit of transfer news today. The club actually acted quickly.
James, Kent
We'll be keeping you up to date with this developing story Blackburn fans, so please do hit the 'Get Involved' button to send us your thoughts.
Orient sign Morrispublished at 13:26 GMT 2 February
Deadline day
Leyton Orient

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We have a signing and it's a lunch time treat for Leyton Orient fans.
The League One outfit have signed left-back James Morris on a permanent deal from Championship side Watford.
The 24-year-old has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal and becomes the club’s fourth signing of this window.

Blackburn part company with Ismaelpublished at 13:22 GMT 2 February
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It is not a signing but some big news from the Championship with Blackburn Rovers announcing the departure of head coach Valerien Ismael.
Rovers are third-from-bottom in the Championship after finishing seventh last season.
Ismael's assistant Dean Whitehead has also left Ewood Park.
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Get Involvedpublished at 13:18 GMT 2 February
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Leyton Orient

Orient need to strengthen or it could be from one goal away from the Championship to League Two in the space of a year. The goalkeeping situation just about sums up our season. Some ambitious Premier League loan signings in defence is a must today!
Anders, Essex
O's news incoming, Anders.