Deadline Day Live
- Manchester United have completed the permanent signings of Edinson Cavani and Brazilian left-back Alex Telles, while Chris Smalling has moved to Roma on a permanent deal
- Arsenal announced the signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid at 11.15pm, having paid the release clause in the midfielder's Atletico Madrid contract
- Theo Walcott has returned to Southampton on a loan deal from Everton
- Leeds have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Brazilian winger Raphinha from Rennes on a four-year deal
- Ben Godfrey has joined Everton from Norwich on a five-year deal
And with that folks we bid you a goodnight.
11.45pm – And in a late announcement, Fulham confirmed the signing of defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Manchester City on a three-year deal.
11.15pm – The window may have slammed shut 15 minutes ago but Arsenal have now officially confirmed the signing of Thomas Partey.
Welcome to the Partey! 🥳— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 5, 2020
11.11pm – This time it’s Everton’s turn to complete a late deal as goalkeeper Robin Olsen joins them on loan from Roma for the rest of the season.
🔵 | We have completed the signing of goalkeeper Robin Olsen on a season-long loan from AS Roma.— Everton (@Everton) October 5, 2020
11.03pm – Meanwhile, Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira has joined Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan.
All the best, @LTorreira34 💪— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 5, 2020
11.01pm – The transfer window has now closed but we are still expecting a few more deals to be completed.
Arsenal look to be on the brink of signing Thomas Partey after Atletico Madrid confirmed moments ago that the Premier League club have paid the release clause in his contract.
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.@Arsenal pay Thomas Partey’s buyout clause at LaLiga headquarters. The player has unilaterally terminated his contract with our club.— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 5, 2020
10.57pm – After completing his permanent switch to Roma, Chris Smalling paid tribute to Manchester United on Twitter…
An incredible club, that I am proud to have been a part of. 10 years ago I could have only dreamt of everything we have achieved. I wish you all my very best, whilst I am saddened to leave I know you will continue to achieve great things! 🔴 https://t.co/tFjToL4rvb— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) October 5, 2020
10.48pm – Fulham have signed Danish centre-back Joachim Andersen from Lyon on a season-long loan.
The 24-year-old, capped once by his country, said on Fulham’s website: “I’m looking forward to playing in the Premier League and playing for a nice club like Fulham.
“It’s a league I’ve been following since I was a child and it’s a big, big dream to play in the Premier League, so I’m looking forward to it.”
Late move. 🇩🇰— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 5, 2020
10.41pm – Walcott said it was “an easy decision” to return to Southampton.
10.36pm – The late deals keep on coming as Leeds announce the signing of Brazilian winger Raphinha from Rennes on a four-year deal.
🙌 #LUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Brazilian winger Raphinha from @staderennais— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 5, 2020
10.30pm – Theo Walcott has completed a season-long loan move back to first club Southampton from Everton, Saints have announced.
The 31-year-old England international, who made his senior debut for the south coast club as a 16-year-old, has returned almost 15 years after his departure.
Welcome home, @theowalcott! 😇 pic.twitter.com/WjyIqHQEcH— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) October 5, 2020
10.15pm – Steven Gerrard finally got his midfield wish as Rangers beat the transfer deadline to sign South African Bongani Zungu.
Ibrox boss Gerrard has made little secret of his desire to add another option to his engine room but was made to wait until just two hours before Monday’s midnight cut-off point to see a long-running transfer saga involving Amiens ace Zungu finally come to fruition.
Gers have been linked with the 27-year-old powerhouse midfielder for much of the summer, with the Light Blues initially quoted a £4million fee. But in the end Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson has been able to negotiate a season-long loan, with the Light Blues holding an option to make the deal permanent next summer.
🆕 Welcome to #RangersFC, Bongani Zungu 👋— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) October 5, 2020
10.07pm – Cavani was a free agent following his release from Paris St Germain over the summer.
He said on the club’s official website: “Manchester United is one of the greatest clubs in the world, so it is a real honour to be here. I’ve worked really hard during the time off and I feel eager to compete and represent this incredible club.
“I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester. I cannot wait to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere, when it is safe for the fans to return.”
🐂 El Matador has arrived.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
10.00pm – It’s a done deal. Manchester United have finally announced the signing of Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani. He joins on a one-year deal, with the option for another year.
🇺🇾🔴 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
9.45pm – Gerard Deulofeu has joined Udinese on loan from Watford until the end of the season.
ℹ️ @gerardeulofeu will spend the rest of the campaign on loan at @Udinese_1896 in Serie A.— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) October 5, 2020
9.42pm – Wycombe have signed Leicester defender Josh Knight on loan until January 3, subject to approval.
Good luck, Josh! 👍— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 5, 2020
9.35pm – United’s recruitment continues, with the announcement that they have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign winger Amad Diallo.
The 18-year-old Ivorian is set to join the Premier League club in January subject to a medical, personal terms and a work permit.
The PA news agency understands United have agreed to pay 21 million euros (£19m) plus 20 million euros (£18.1m) in add-ons.
🔴 We have reached an agreement with Atalanta for the future transfer of Amad Diallo, subject to a medical, personal terms and work permit. 👋#MUFC— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
9.27pm – Sticking with the Scottish Premiership, Celtic have completed their loan swoop for AC Milan and Uruguay left-back Diego Laxalt.
📝 Comunicado Oficial 🚨🌞— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) October 5, 2020
9.25pm – We said earlier that Dundee United boss Micky Mellon was keen to bring another player in before the window slammed shut and he has done just that. United have beaten the transfer deadline to sign Scotland striker Marc McNulty on a season-long loan from Reading.
✍️ Marc McNulty has arrived at Tannadice!— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) October 5, 2020
9.15pm – Southampton have let another player leave, with Sofiane Boufal heading to French side Angers on a free transfer.
Wishing @sosoboufal19 luck for the future, as he departs #SaintsFC on a transfer to @AngersSCO:— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) October 5, 2020
9.05pm – Manchester United have confirmed they have agreed a deal with Roma for Chris Smalling to move to the Italian capital on a permanent basis.
After 10 years of service at Old Trafford, @ChrisSmalling has left #MUFC to join Roma on a permanent deal.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
8.58pm – There have been a couple more departures at West Ham. Midfielder Josh Cullen, who spent the last two seasons on loan at Charlton, has joined Anderlecht on a permanent deal and striker Xande Silva has been loaned to Aris Thessaloniki.
We can confirm the departure of Josh Cullen and Jack Wilshere this evening on a permanent basis.— West Ham United (@WestHam) October 5, 2020
8.52pm – Southampton’s Wesley Hoedt has rejoined Lazio on loan, with an option to buy.
#SaintsFC defender @wesleyhoedt has today rejoined @OfficialSSLazio on a season-long loan deal:— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) October 5, 2020
8.49pm – Here is what Wilshere had to say following the announcement that he has left West Ham tonight…
8.44pm – Former Arsenal youngster Chris Willock has joined QPR from Benfica for an undisclosed fee.
👋 Welcome, @chriswillock!#QPR#WelcomeWillock— QPR FC (@QPR) October 5, 2020
8.38pm– Jack Wilshere’s West Ham stint is over. The Hammers have released the 28-year-old by mutual consent. The England midfielder managed just 19 appearances since joining from Arsenal in 2018.
8.20pm– The drama never stops at Old Trafford today, it seems. Sergio Romero is now third-choice goalkeeper and had been linked with a move to Everton but at the moment he remains a Man United player. And it appears his wife is not happy with that fact.
7.59pm – Portuguese right-back Tomas Esteves, 18, has completed a season-long loan move from Porto to Reading.
We are delighted to announce that 18-year-old full-back Tomás Esteves has joined the Royals after completing a season-long loan move from @FCPorto 🇵🇹— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) October 5, 2020
7.48pm – Bayern Munich have loaned midfielder Michael Cuisance to Marseille for the rest of the season. The Frenchman was reported to be close to joining Leeds last week.
Michaël Cuisance has joined @OM_English on loan ✍️ pic.twitter.com/ogIffMjZ20— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 5, 2020
7.35pm – Leicester have confirmed Rachid Ghezzal has joined Besiktas on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.
Rachid Ghezzal has signed a loan deal with Turkish Süper Lig side Beşiktaş until the end of the 2020/21 campaign.— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 5, 2020
7.15pm – St Mirren have signed defender Daniel Finlayson from Rangers. The 19-year-old has joined the Buddies on a season-long loan with the Paisley club holding an option to buy. St Mirren earlier sold Kyle Magennis to Hibs.
St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Daniel Finlayson on a season-long loan from @RangersFC with an option to buy at the end of the season for an undisclosed fee. https://t.co/PE3DWy0g3opic.twitter.com/f0MGQY9PFO— St Mirren FC (@saintmirrenfc) October 5, 2020
7.00pm – Tottenham have held talks with a view to signing Swansea centre-back Joe Rodon, the PA news agency understands.
The 22-year-old, who is currently on international duty with Wales, has previously been linked with Manchester United and West Ham.
But the extended EFL transfer deadline means Spurs are in no rush to land the player.
6.56pm – Manchester United have also announced the signing of teenage centre-back Willy Kambwala from Sochaux.
The 16-year-old, who has captained France’s Under-17s, joins for a fee that the PA news agency understands could rise to four million euros (£3.6m) with add-ons. Kambwala will join Neil Ryan’s Under-18s squad.
A statement on their website read: “Manchester United is pleased to confirm the signing of Willy Kambwala from Sochaux.”
6.29pm – Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was full of praise for his new signing Telles.
✍️ Here he 𝙞𝙨.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
6.22pm – Fiorentina have announced the departure of Italy forward Federico Chiesa to Serie A rivals Juventus.
The 22-year-old – who was a reported target for Manchester United – has initially joined Juve on a two-year loan deal with a view to a permanent move.
Chiesa joins Juventus ➡️ https://t.co/eIlMBpdc9Fpic.twitter.com/KHGcPOF4GB— ACF Fiorentina English 🧢 (@ACFFiorentinaEN) October 5, 2020
6.10pm – Manchester United have announced the signing of Brazilian left-back Alex Telles from Porto on a four-year deal.
It is understood a fee of £13.5million, plus £1.8million in potential add-ons, had been agreed with the Portuguese club over the weekend for Telles, whose deal includes the option to extend for a further year.
He said on the club’s official website: “To join a club with the prestige of Manchester United is a huge honour.
“You have to work hard to get to this moment in your career and now I am coming to this club, I can promise that I will give everything in my heart to be a success here.”
Signed.Sealed.Delivered.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
6.05pm – Celtic are closing in on the loan signing of AC Milan and Uruguay left-back Diego Laxalt. The 27-year-old is expected in Glasgow to complete a deal before Scotland’s midnight transfer deadline.
5.52pm – Striker Guido Carrillo has joined LaLiga club Elche on a free transfer, after Southampton terminated his St Mary’s contract.
Striker @carrilloguido9 has today joined @elchecf on a free transfer, after an agreement was reached to terminate his #SaintsFC contract.— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) October 5, 2020
5.45pm – Remember when Hertha Berlin teased a transfer earlier? Well, they’ve just confirmed it. Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has joined the Bundesliga outfit on a season-long loan deal.
Good luck at @HerthaBSC, @MatteoGuendouzi 👊— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 5, 2020
5.36pm – Albert Adomah has joined his boyhood club QPR on a two-year deal.
Adomah, who was a free agent after leaving Nottingham Forest by mutual consent last week, told QPR’s official website: “This is unreal, unbelievable!
“Imagine being a supporter and playing for the club you love. Words can’t even describe it. It’s just amazing, just a pleasure to be here.”
🙌 #AlbertIsHome! @uncs37 🏠#QPR#DeadlineDay— QPR FC (@QPR) October 5, 2020
5.28pm – Aberdeen have completed the signing of left-back Greg Leigh on a short-term deal until January.
The 26-year-old rejoins the Dons following a loan spell last season, after leaving NAC Breda ahead of the deadline.
👏🏼 It's great to have you back @gregleigh_. pic.twitter.com/6CffGQUii5— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) October 5, 2020
5.10pm – Bayern have continued their strengthening with the arrival of Marseille right-back Bouna Sarr on a four-year contract.
#ServusBouna 👋— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 5, 2020
4.55pm – Dundee United manager Micky Mellon hopes to add one player ahead of the midnight deadline and does not expect any bids for Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland.
4.40pm – Marko Grujic’s potential move to Werder Bremen is off as, despite the £9.9million sale of Klaassen to Ajax the Bundesliga side, do not have the finances. The PA news agency understands Grujic had spoken to coach Florian Kohfeldt about the prospect of a move but Bremen’s board could not sanction the transfer, even on flexible payment terms. Grujic will now remain at Liverpool, who will look to sell the midfielder in January.
4.35pm – Wolves defender Ruben Vinagre has joined Olympiacos. The 21-year-old leaves after left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri joined, initially on loan, from Angers on Sunday. Vinagre joined Wolves from Ligue 1 side Monaco three years ago, initially on loan before the move was made permanent in 2018. He has made 70 appearances, scoring three times, and his move to Greece could eventually be worth up to £22million.
Good luck at @olympiacosfc, Ruben!— Wolves (@Wolves) October 5, 2020
4.15pm – Former Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen has returned to Ajax from Werder Bremen. The Holland international struggled to adjust to life on Merseyside after leaving the Eredivisie side for Goodison Park in 2017.
The next chapter ⚪️🔴⚪️— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) October 5, 2020
3.45pm – Former Bayern winger Douglas Costa has rejoined the club on a season-long loan from Juventus. The Brazil international initially moved from Germany to the Turin club in a temporary deal in 2017, making it a permanent transfer the following summer.
Welcome back, @douglascosta 👋— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 5, 2020
3.40pm – In Scotland, Hibernian have confirmed the arrival of midfielder Kyle Magennis from St Mirren. Hibs succeeded with the latest in a series of bids for the Buddies club captain last week and the 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Easter Road. Aberdeen forward Bruce Anderson has joined Ayr on loan for the season with the Dons retaining an option to recall the 22-year-old in January.
🆕 We are delighted to confirm the signing of St Mirren captain Kyle Magennis.— Hibernian FC (@HibernianFC) October 5, 2020
3.35pm – Blackpool have signed 21-year-old defender Daniel Ballard on a loan deal from Arsenal. The Northern Ireland international will remain with the Seasiders until January 2021.
Delighted to sign for @BlackpoolFC on loan. Can’t wait to get started! #UTMP 🍊 pic.twitter.com/bpzEQcCIHz— Daniel Ballard (@dg_ballard) October 5, 2020
3.00pm – Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has some agent. The former Stoke striker, who helped Paris St Germain reach the Champions League final in August, has joined the team which defeated the French side in Portugal – Bayern Munich. The German-born Cameroon international returns to the Bundesliga after spells at Hamburg, Nuremburg, Mainz and Schalke earlier in his career on a one-year deal. Remarkable.
🗣️ Choupo-Moting 🔴⚪️ #MiaSanMia#ServusChoupopic.twitter.com/gep2VFCyqM— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 5, 2020
2.15pm – Staying in Germany, second-tier outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf have signed Swansea’s Swedish winger Kristoffer Peterson for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.
📝 #Swans winger Kristoffer Peterson has joined Fortuna Dusseldorf for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) October 5, 2020
2.10pm – Hertha Berlin have teased their fans with a potential new arrival. It is reported that the Bundesliga club are interested in Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, who has not featured in a single matchday squad this season.
👀#DeadlineDay#HaHoHepic.twitter.com/2kibYBltWA— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) October 5, 2020
2.00pm – It has been a quiet in the last hour on the transfer front. Nine hours until the the window is shut.
1.15pm – Ross County have signed an immediate replacement for Mullin with Birmingham midfielder Charlie Lakin joining on loan for the remainder of the season.
Happy to have joined @RossCounty for the remainder of the season on loan! Can’t wait to get going👊🏼⚽️ https://t.co/YidGptKOlP— Charlie Lakin (@CharliieLakin) October 5, 2020
1.05pm – Some activity north of the border as Livingston announced the return of midfielder Josh Mullin following two years at Ross County. County agreed to Mullin’s request to leave Dingwall last week and he has now signed on for the rest of the season with Livi, with the option of a further two-year contract.
😍| Livingston FC is thrilled to announce the re-signing of former Lion Josh Mullin from Ross County until the end of the season, with the player having the option to agree a further two years at the end of the 2020/21 campaign.— Livingston FC (@LiviFCOfficial) October 5, 2020
12.45pm – There has been reports of a departure at the Emirates Stadium but not one you would expect. A fund-raising page has been set up for long-serving Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus after it was reported he had been released by the club. A GoFundMe page for Jerry Quy, who has played the much-loved dinosaur mascot since 1993, three years before Arsene Wenger’s arrival at the club, has been set up by George Allen. The report of Gunnersaurus’ departure drew widespread condemnation on social media, with Arsenal fan and TV presenter Piers Morgan among those to voice their displeasure.
🏆 pic.twitter.com/lekVkcjDiR— Gunnersaurus (@Gunnersaurus) September 28, 2020
You’re going nowhere @Gunnersaurus. I refuse to let @Arsenal sack you. Come on @m8arteta @Aubameyang7 – this is not what our club is about. 😡😡#savegunnersauruspic.twitter.com/KuHZvtQ22Z— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 5, 2020
12.30pm – Fulham are pushing to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan, the PA news agency understands. Manager Scott Parker still wants to bolster his defence ahead of the transfer deadline, but is also keen to add England star Loftus-Cheek to the Craven Cottage ranks. Loftus-Cheek has only featured once for Chelsea this term, in the 3-1 Premier League win at Brighton on the season’s opening weekend.
12.10pm – Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers expects Demarai Gray to remain at the club. The 24-year-old winger is in the final year of his contract at the King Power Stadium and has yet to be included in a matchday squad for a Premier League game, but the Foxes manager says Gray is part of his plans.
11.30am – There’s another new arrival at Paris St Germain, with Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira joining on loan with the option to buy.
🆕✍️ @PSG_English is pleased to announce the loan signing of 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 from FC Porto.— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) October 5, 2020
11.15am – Sky Bet League One Shrewsbury have been busy this morning, bringing in defender Matt Millar from Newcastle Jets on a short-term loan with the option to buy and Jan Zamburek from Brentford on a season-long loan.
The time has come for me to move on from @NorwichCityFC , where I’ve had so many great memories! Thank you for all of your support over the past 4+ years.. All the best❤️ pic.twitter.com/n77IwjhFql— Ben Godfrey (@BenG0dfrey) October 5, 2020
Delighted to sign for @Everton, can’t wait to get started with this huge club!💙 pic.twitter.com/879aghQ7Sl— Ben Godfrey (@BenG0dfrey) October 5, 2020
11.00am – Southampton have been in contact with Everton about re-signing Theo Walcott, who left the club as a 16-year-old to join Arsenal in 2006. The winger made his first Premier League appearance of the season with a 12-minute cameo against Brighton on Saturday. Walcott, 31, is in the final year of his contract and while Saints are understood to be his preferred option, he has also been linked with Crystal Palace, West Ham, Fulham and Newcastle.
10.54am – Other players who could leave Liverpool today include Xherdan Shaqiri, who has been subject to enquiries from two Italian clubs, and Harry Wilson, whom Burnley are interested in.
.@LFC midfielder Marko Grujic attracting interest from Werder Bremen. Club will not sanction another loan to the Bundesliga, however, so Bremen are going to have to come up with a cash offer.— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) October 5, 2020
10.20am – Sessegnon, 20, has struggled to make an impact since joining Tottenham for £25million from Fulham last summer and has been sent out to get some game time. He’s been speaking to Hoffenheim’s media team about the move.
E-N-E-R-G-Y ⚡#WelcomeRyanpic.twitter.com/aiP7zgACAK— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) October 5, 2020
10.00am – Short and sweet from Spurs as they announce the departure of Ryan Sessegnon to Bundesliga side Hoffenheim for the remainder of the season.
Ryan Sessegnon has joined Bundesliga side Hoffenheim on loan for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 5, 2020
9.52am – Manchester City remain in the hunt for a new left-back, with Bayern Munich’s David Alaba and Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax linked. Pep Guardiola has already strengthened at the heart of his defence, bringing in Ruben Dias from Benfica, but would ideally like a full-back as well. Barcelona have enquired about taking Eric Garcia to the Nou Camp, with a fee of 15million euros mentioned.
9.32 – Scottish Premiership duo Celtic and Rangers are both expected to do business today, with the Hoops linked with AC Milan and Uruguay left-back Diego Laxalt and Rangers appearing to have resurrected a move for Amiens midfielder Bongani Zungu.
9.23am – Godfrey is saying all the right things in his first interview. “It is an honour to sign for Everton and to be part of a huge club,” he told evertonfc.com. “The aim for me at Everton is to win trophies and win games. I like to win. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I care and I am a passionate lad. The fans can guarantee they will get 110 per cent out of me when I am on the pitch.”
9.00am – Everton are the first movers of the day, completing the signing of defender Ben Godfrey from Norwich on a five-year deal. It’s a club-record deal for the Canaries, with the undisclosed fee reportedly £20million.
✍️ | It’s good news for the Blues… 🎶#WelcomeGodfreypic.twitter.com/ZhcGTRyMXk— Everton (@Everton) October 5, 2020
8.45 – Tottenham’s Dele Alli could be joining Kean at PSG if reports are to be believed. The Ligue 1 champions want to take the 24-year-old, who has fallen out of favour under boss Jose Mourinho, on a season-long loan. Alli – overlooked by England for their upcoming matches – was taken off at half-time in Spurs’ opening weekend defeat to Everton. He came on for the last 20 minutes of Sunday’s romp at Old Trafford.
8.10am – Frank Lampard wants Callum Hudson-Odoi to remain part of his Chelsea squad, but talk of a move to Bayern Munich won’t go away. The 19-year-old England winger started the Blues’ weekend win over Crystal Palace and impressed his manager in the 4-0 victory. German giants Bayern have been linked with an initial loan deal with the option to buy for around £70million. One to keep an eye on.
Good win and good performance, congrats @BenChilwell for your goal 🔥🤝 pic.twitter.com/IPPZCYjGal— Callum Hudson-Odoi (@Calteck10) October 3, 2020
7.45am – There is still time for Arsenal to complete a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey and boss Mikel Arteta reassured supporters that all is being done by the club to improve the squad. “What I can guarantee is that we are doing our maximum,” Arteta said following the 2-1 win over Sheffield United. “Whether we are going to achieve it or not I don’t know. I cannot discuss the players that we want…but I have 100 per cent backing from them and it is not just words, this is reality.”
7.35am – Early pacesetters Everton allowed Moise Kean to join Paris St Germain on a season-long loan last night, leading to suggestions they are now in the market for a replacement striker. Carlo Ancelotti knows Arkadiusz Milik well from his time at Napoli and the 26-year-old Poland international has been linked with the Merseysiders. The Toffees are also expected to tie up a deal for Norwich defender Ben Godfrey before the 11pm cut-off.
7.25am – The pressure ramped up on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United to strengthen the squad following Sunday’s 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham. Experienced striker Edinson Cavani and left-back Alex Telles should sign today, England’s Jadon Sancho has long been linked and Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona is also a reported target, but will there be any unexpected arrivals to appease supporters?
7.15am – Good morning and welcome to the PA news agency’s transfer deadline day blog. Stay here for all the latest news on what could be an action-packed conclusion to the window. Will your club announce any arrivals or departures before the 11pm cut-off?