Summary

  • Watch a BBC Radio London transfer deadline day special from 18:00 to 20:00 GMT on Monday, 2 February

  • Transfer business of Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham discussed

  • Charlton Athletic, Millwall, QPR, AFC Wimbledon, Leyton Orient, Barnet and Bromley also feature

  • Follow live text updates of deals from across the Premier League and EFL

Live Reporting

Sam Drury, Charlotte Coates & Bobbie Jackson

  1. Saka injury doesn't look 'too serious' - Arteta

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football reporter

    Mikel Arteta has given a more positive update on Bukayo Saka's injury, however.

    Saka limped out of the warm-up with Leeds with a suspected hip issue.

    "We have to wait," said Arteta. "Today he was better, but we have to see how he responds and make a decision.

    "It doesn't look like something too serious, whether he's available for tomorrow or the weekend we will see."

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  2. Get Involved - 'Is there a deal sheet process like in the summer?'

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    What are the rules in January? Is there a deal sheet process like in the summer where deals can be agreed and paperwork submitted later?

    Keith, Leeds

    Well Keith, yes there is. The process is exactly the same as in the summer window.

    Our 'Ask Me Anything' team have detailed what a deal sheet entails in this handy article.

    That should answer any doubts you might have.

  3. WATCH: Transfer Deadline Day Live

    BBC iPlayer

    Did you know that you can watch BBC Sport's Transfer Deadline Day Live show right here on this page?

    Ben Croucher and former England captain Steph Houghton are joined by our team of football reporters to discuss all of the latest deals taking place across the country and abroad.

    Click the play button above at 15:00 GMT to tune in.

  4. Arsenal 'actively looking at options' to replace injured Merino
    Breaking

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football reporter

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    The news that Mikel Merino needs to undergo surgery on a foot injury is a blow to Arsenal fans and manager Mikel Arteta.

    Merino has emerged as an important player for the Gunners and in his pre-match news conference before Arsenal's second leg semi-final tie against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, Arteta has said that the club are looking at potential replacements.

    “We are actively looking at options,” Arteta said. “We will continue to do that. If I find a solution, we will do it, and if we don't, we will continue.

    “Of course, when you lose a big player like this in the squad, you need to look and we need to do everything we possibly can to see if there’s a player which is available.”

  5. Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has just been speaking with the media in a news conference to preview Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at home to Chelsea.

    He was asked about Mikel Merino's foot injury and those transfer rumours linking Arsenal with a potential replacement...

  6. Arsenal linked with Tonali after Merino injury

    Sandro Tonali and Mikel MerinoGetty Images

    Reports this morning linking Arsenal with a move for Newcastle United's Italy centre-midfielder Sandro Tonali followed news that Mikel Merino will have surgery on a suspected broken foot and faces an "extended period" on the sidelines.

    Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg said this morning that Newcastle had rejected an approach from Arsenal for Tonali.

    However, BBC Sport's Ciaran Kelly reported that Newcastle had had no formal contact from the north London club and reiterated that Tonali was not for sale.

    Merino suffered an injury to his right foot in Arsenal's 3-2 loss at home to Manchester United on 25 January.

    He missed Saturday's win over Leeds, with manager Mikel Arteta saying the Spaniard would see a specialist to determine a full prognosis.

    And the club confirmed on Sunday that it was a bone injury.

    "Mikel [Merino] will have surgery in the coming days and will then begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme," a club statement read.

    "Mikel is expected to be out of action for an extended period, with the aim of returning to full training before the end of the season."

  7. Strand Larsen & Mateta moves still awaiting confirmation

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Jorgen Strand Larsen and Jean-Philippe Mateta split graphicGetty Images

    With less than five hours of the transfer window left to run, we are still waiting on confirmation of Jorgen Strand Larsen and Jean-Philippe Mateta’s protracted moves.

    Crystal Palace have agreed a £48m deal to sign Strand Larsen while AC Milan will pay the Eagles around £30m for Mateta.

    Wolves striker Strand Larsen has completed his medical and formalities towards his move to south London.

    We are, however, waiting on news of Mateta’s medical before he can complete his switch to Italy.

    The Serie A club are carrying out additional medical tests on Mateta today before giving the final green light towards his arrival at the San Siro.

    Mateta, who has been carrying a knee issue, undertook initial medical tests on Sunday.

    Should Mateta successfully pass his medical, both deals should accelerate towards completion before the 19:00 GMT transfer deadline.

  8. Get Involved - 'Could Sterling be the first to play for five of the big six?'

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    Even Sterling might not move today, as he’s a free agent and can join anyone whenever he likes. Reminder though, if he joins Tottenham or Manchester United he’ll have played for 5 of the “Big Six”. I think I’m right in saying he’ll be the only person to do that?

    Harris, Devon

  9. EFL deadline day - the story so far

    Glenn Speller
    BBC Sport England

    It has been a different story in the English Football League, where transfers have been bubbling along quite nicely so far today.

    • Sheffield United have signed defender Leo Hjelde on loan from Sunderland while West Brom have taken midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba on loan from Aston Villa in the first two major deals of the day in the Championship.
    • We are also hearing Kalvin Phillips could be heading for Sheffield United and Portsmouth are lining-up a move for Luton forward Jacob Brown.
    • Middlesbrough have rejected a bid from Nottinghamn Forest for Hayden Hackney.
    • Wrexham have been quiet so far with only the signing of Bristol City defender Zak Vyner but the Red Dragons are being linked with strikers Bailey Cadamarteri of Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley's Davis Keillor-Dunn.
    • In League One, Leyton Orient have signed left-back James Morris from Watford.
    • League Two promotion chasers Swindon have turned down a bid from Salford for their striker Aaron Drinan but are set to sign Manchester United's Gibraltar international James Scanlon on loan.
    • Oh, and Blackburn have sacked their head coach Valerien Ismael on transfer deadline day!

    Read the latest in our dedicated EFL live page.

  10. Palace consider move for Everton's McNeil
    Breaking

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

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    Crystal Palace are showing late interest in a move for Everton winger Dwight McNeil.

    McNeil has found himself out of favour at Hill Dickinson Stadium and Palace are working on a deal to sign the attacker.

    Everton value McNeil at around £20m.

  11. Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    It has been quiet Jasper. Feels like we need something to stir the pot.

    But you know what they say though: "A watched pot never boils."

    You can be sure that our transfer pot will boil over at some point, but as yet we have had no deals completed...and with less than five hours to go until the 19:00 GMT deadline.

    There have been plenty of rumours though.

    Talking of which, here is an update from BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel...

  12. Get Involved

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    Just seen Raheem Sterling be whisked away at Bournemouth airport! Ok I didn't, but we're getting to that stage aren't we...

    Jasper

  13. 'There is a world in which the Mateta deal doesn't go through'

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Two deals that we have been speaking about for a while are Jean-Phillipe Mateta to AC Milan and Jorgen Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace.

    Mateta is having a medical with Milan but that hasn't quite been cleared yet. There is a world in which that deal doesn't go through and that then impacts the Strand Larsen deal, that is worth keeping an eye on.

  14. Recap: Top deadline day lines so far

    Here's a reminder of what's happened so far today:

    Top lines:

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    Elsewhere:

  15. Phillips looking to reignite his career

    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.

  16. Get Involved - 'Move to Man City torpedoed Phillips' career'

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    Always talking about the worst signings clubs have made, from the club's perspective. But what about the worst signing from the player's perspective? Kalvin Phillips must be up there. Move to Man City totally torpedoed his career.

    Victor, Edinburgh

  17. Sunderland winger Adingra close to Monaco loan move

    Nizaar Kinsella
    BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

    Sunderland winger Simon Adingra is set to join Monaco for an initial loan fee of £870,000, with an option to buy for £16m.

    The 23-year-old only joined the Black Cats in the summer but has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter at the Stadium of Light.

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  18. No recall for Nwaneri

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

    There have been some questions about whether Arsenal could recall Ethan Nwaneri who joined Marseille on loan earlier this month after Mikel Merino's injury.

    There is no recall option in the deal so Nwaneri will see out the season in Ligue 1.

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  19. 'Phillips needs to feel at home again'

    Jay Bothroyd
    Former Premier League striker on Sky Sports

    He just needs to get back to playing games and feel at home again. Kalvin Phillips can play but when you go to a club like Manchester City, you have to play a certain way and it's not worked out for him.

    There's a lot of pressure there, when you're next to Rodri, but hopefully we can see him return to the top again.

  20. Get Involved - 'Can't believe Leeds not bidding for anyone else'

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    If Leeds don't get in a centre-forward before the end of the day we will struggle this season. DCL will miss some games and we only have injury prone Nmecha as a replacement. I can't believe we were offering £35m for JSL and then not bidding for anyone else!

    Jamie

    Leeds not making a signing today is madness. We have money to spend as shown by the rejected £30m bid for Strand Larsen. Should be doing everything we can to stay up.

    Tom