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Deadline Day produced perhaps more drama than expected as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham were all active as the January window closed. The day started with the Gunners exploring a stunning move for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, before Mikel Arteta set tongues wagging by confirming the club was “actively looking” for a new signing following Mikel Merino’s injury. In the end, two new faces did arrive at the academy, as Evan Mooney joined from St Mirren and Jaden Dixon arrived from Stoke. There was interest in Hearts striker James Wilson, but Spurs hijacked talks and lured the Scotland international to London.
Spurs fans would have wanted more than just an academy signing, but the day passed without the injury-ravaged squad being bolstered, and captain Cristian Romero posted on Instagram shortly after the deadline passed to vent his frustration at how the squad has been left. Across London, Chelsea recalled Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with both Aaron Anselmino and David Datro Fofana heading in the opposite direction, as Axel Disasi joined West Ham on loan and Tyrique George joined Everton on a loan-to-buy deal.
Manchester United were also focused mainly on loan outgoings, while Jorgen Strand Larsen’s switch from Wolves to Crystal Palace for a club-record £48million was the biggest deal of the day, but the Eagles ran out of time to complete the £20m signing of Dwight McNeil. Jean-Phillipe Mateta’s move to AC Milan collapsed after issues with his medical amid suggestions that he could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest Deadline Day headlines
- Tottenham beat Arsenal to young star Wilson
- Liverpool announce Jacquet
- Crystal Palace confirm club-record deal for Strand Larsen despite Mateta move collapse
- Arsenal explored Goretzka deal after Tonali enquiry
- Chelsea make surprise bid for Tylel Tati
- West Ham sign Axel Disasi on loan
Fulham loan Steven Benda to Feyenoord
01:42 , George FloodA late exit from Fulham has also been confirmed tonight.
Goalkeeper Steven Benda has joined Eredivisie giants Feyenoord on loan until the summer.
The German had been expected to stay at Craven Cottage after returning early from a loan spell at Millwall in the Championship.
However, he will now spend the rest of the season at De Kuip.
Loan deal done 🧤
— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) February 3, 2026
Steven Benda, welcome to Feyenoord! pic.twitter.com/GtV6OXu54I
Youssef En-Nesyri completes Al-Ittihad move
01:39 , George FloodThe other part of the Fenerbahce/Al-Ittihad transfer saga has also now been resolved.
The Saudi outfit have announced the signing of Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri.
The deal was done after talks with FIFA, per Fabrizio Romano, with Fenerbahce set to receive around €14m.
🤝 Say Welcome to our new Moroccan sniper 🤩💫 pic.twitter.com/fwF2k7qOXu
— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) February 3, 2026
Fenerbahce confirm N'Golo Kante deal
01:36 , George FloodFenerbahce have now confirmed the signing of N’Golo Kante.
The French midfielder has penned a two-and-a-half year deal in Istanbul after leaving Saudi club Al-Ittihad.
“Some stories take time, but they don’t stay unfinished,” Fenerbahce wrote on social media.
They have a two-legged Europa League knockout play-off tie against Nottingham Forest coming up.
Bazı hikayeler zaman alır, ama yarım kalmaz.
— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) February 4, 2026
Fenerbahçemize hoş geldin N'Golo Kante. pic.twitter.com/Yd8t0lldUd
N’Golo Kante set for Fenerbahce move
Tuesday 3 February 2026 21:48 , George FloodIt looks like N’Golo Kante will be getting his move to Fenerbahce after all.
Fabrizio Romano is reporting tonight that his contract at Saudi club Al-Ittihad has been cancelled with immediate effect.
Fenerbahce are now working with FIFA to get the signing of the former Chelsea and Leicester star approved.
Fulham to step up Wilson talks
Tuesday 3 February 2026 18:00 , Oli GentFulham will resume contract negotiations with Harry Wilson after knocking back January interest in the in-form midfielder.
Wilson is out of contract at the end of the season and has been attracting interest from serval Premier League clubs.
The Cottagers rejected an approach by Everton last week and were adamant he would not leave mid-season, with Marco Silva stating last week that there was “zero chance” of him being sold.
Fulham are desperate to keep Wilson, who has been in superb form for club and country this season, and contract negotiations have been underway for several months.
'Many doubts' over Merino in Arsenal injury worry
Tuesday 3 February 2026 17:45 , Oli GentMikel Merino’s father has revealed that there is “uncertainty” of the length of time that the Arsenal midfielder could be out injured.
The Spaniard was reported to need surgery on a broken bone in his foot last week, with Mikel Arteta confirming before the January transfer window closed that the Gunners were scouting out potential opportunities on the market to replace Merino temporarily.
Merino, 29, missed Arsenal’s 4-0 win at Leeds over the weekend, with Arsenal revealing that he would be out for an “extended period”.
Spurs save Akliouche for summer
Tuesday 3 February 2026 17:30 , Oli GentTottenham could not pursue a deal for Maghnes Akliouche in the January transfer window, but may move for him in the summer, according to Teamtalk.
The Monaco man was seen as a transfer target for Spurs last year, before Xavi Simons arrived in north London.
The 23-year-old remains on the club’s radar, however, and a move could materialise at the end of the season.
Sterling offered to Bundesliga club
Tuesday 3 February 2026 17:15 , Oli GentRaheem Sterling was offered to Union Berlin, according to Sky Germany.
The former Chelsea forward had his contract at Stamford Bridge mutually terminated last month, and the England international is assessing his options as a free agent.
One of them could have been in Germany, although Union decided against offering him a deal, with Horst Heldt, a Union director, saing that the offer “didn’t seem serious”.
Malacia fury as Man Utd force defender to stay
Tuesday 3 February 2026 17:00 , Oli GentOut-of-favour defender Tyrell Malacia is furious at being told he must stay at Manchester United, the Daily Mirror claim.
The Dutchman was frozenn out by Ruben Amorim at the start of the campaign, but injuries meant that he was reintegrated into the squad earlier this season.
He has played just two minutes all season - coming on as late substitute in the 1-0 win over Newcastle on Boxing Day.
Jason Wilcox, United’s sporting director, told the left-back he would not be able to leave - amid interest from Turkey - due to Patrick Dorgu’s injury, leaving Malacia and Luke Shaw as United’s only recognised left-backs.
Alonso on three-man shortlist as City draw up Guardiola replacements
Tuesday 3 February 2026 16:45 , Oli GentManchester City are bracing themselves for a potential departure of manager Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is on a three-strong shortlist of contenders to take over from the Spaniard at the Etihad Stadium.
But who are the other two names?
Rashford rejects Man Utd return
Tuesday 3 February 2026 16:30 , Oli GentMarcus Rashford does not want to return to Manchester United at the end of his loan spell at Barcelona, the Daily Mirror reports.
The England forward is thought to be willing to take a pay cut to remain in Spain, with the 28-year-old not keen on a move back to England.
Rashford has nine goals across 28 games in La Liga and the Champions League for the Catalan side.
Palace to make Mateta decision amid injury concern
Tuesday 3 February 2026 16:15 , Oli GentCrystal Palace are set to make a decision on whether Jean-Philippe Mateta has surgery on an ongoing knee injury.
The striker saw a dream move to AC Milan fall through on Deadline Day after the Serie A side had concerns over his persistent problems in his knee, which have hampered his form this term.
It leaves Mateta, who wanted to leave Palace during the window, still at Selhurst Park, and it is likely that he will be reintegrated back into the first-team fold despite the signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Eagles are due to sit down with the forward and discuss their options ahead of the rest of the Premier League season and the World Cup on the horizon.
Celtic interested in former Arsenal star
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:50 , Oli GentCeltic are interested in former Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, manager Martin O’Neill has said.
The England international has been training with the Gunners’ youth sides as he looks for a new club after his deal at Turkish side Besiktas was mutually terminated.
He spent two years in Turkey after his release from Liverpool.
"I've spoken to him, but I'm sure he has plenty of options, maybe closer to London," O'Neill said of Oxlade-Chamberlain.
"I'd be very interested in doing it. I'm surprised people haven't taken him up.
"I think he was very excited about what we were saying. He knows all about the club, he's a big friend of Joe Hart and Joe has spoken to him - not on our behalf.
"It's something we're interested in but if it doesn't materialise, it doesn't materialise."
Liverpool and Villa schedule Elliott talks
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:30 , Oli GentAston Villa and Liverpool will meet to discuss the conditions of Harvey Elliott’s loan deal at Villa Park, the Daily Mail report.
The English midfielder is supposed to sign permanently for Villa for a fee of £35million should he make 10 appearances for the club.
However, Unai Emery has said that the Villans will not look to take up their buy obligation for Elliott, and as such, he has been omitted from matchday squads since the turn of the year.
That said, he played in Villa’s last two games, and talks could include an agreement where Villa’s initial obligation to buy becomes an option instead.
Man City confirm Leicester loan
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:13 , Oli GentManchester City starlet Divine Mukasa will spend the rest of the season at Leicester.
The forward, who has featured under Pep Guardiola this term, will now seek more regular first-team minutes at the King Power Stadium.
Divine Mukasa has joined Leicester on loan for the remainder of the season.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 3, 2026
Best of luck, Divine 🩵 pic.twitter.com/dr6rD9ZHh7
Tottenham confirm new hire as medical revamp continues
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:00 , Oli GentTottenham have appointed Liam Horgan as the club’s first-team rehabilitation physiotherapist as the club tackles a crippling injury crisis.
Horgan worked with Thomas Frank and Spurs’ head of medical, Nick Stubbings, during five years as Brentford’s first team physio between 2019 and 2024.
He becomes the ninth member of Frank’s backroom staff at Spurs to have previously worked at Brentford.
Following Frank’s arrival in June 2025, the likes of assistant coach Justin Cochrane, set-piece coach Andreas Georgson, head of performance Chris Haslam, and Stubbings have joined the club.
Madueke set for big Arsenal role
Tuesday 3 February 2026 14:43 , Oli GentNoni Madueke got his wish after Arsenal's win over Leeds, Matt Verri writes.
In his attempts to prevent Madueke's corner swinging directly into the net, a scrambling Karl Darlow could only miscue a punch off the post and in.
That went down as an own goal, leaving Madueke far from impressed when he was told after the match.
He said: “How can that be an own goal? It was going on target. If the keeper is not in the goal then it goes in. I don’t understand how that is an own goal. Premier League, please take a look at that and fix it for me.”
'Grumpy' Guardiola wants Man City to 'spend more money'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 14:17 , Oli GentPep Guardiola has jokingly fired a shot at Manchester City’s hierarchy over the club’s transfer spending, claiming that he does not “understand how” they have not spent more money.
It comes a day after the winter transfer window slammed shut, with City securing the £20million signing of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace earlier in the window, as well as the £64m arrival of Antoine Semenyo at the very start of January.
In the summer, City brought in a whole host of new players, with Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, James Trafford and young midfielder Sverre Nypan all signed.
However, ahead of his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg with Newcastle on Wednesday, Guardiola complained to reporters about his side’s transfer business.
Swindon announce shock signing of ex-Premier League star
Tuesday 3 February 2026 14:00 , Oli GentSwindon Town have announced the signing of Junior Hoilett.
The Canadian, formerly of Blackburn Rovers, QPR and Cardiff in the Premier League, joins the League Two side on a free transfer.
Junior's here ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vKnGY2Vrfa
— Swindon Town Football Club (@Official_STFC) February 3, 2026
What next for Mateta after Deadline Day disaster?
Tuesday 3 February 2026 13:46 , Oli GentJean-Philippe Mateta’s dream Deadline Day move has turned into a nightmare for all involved.
The striker has made no bones about his desire to leave Crystal Palace over the last year or so, but will now return to the club’s training ground with his tail between his legs after a £30million move to AC Milan collapsed.
Irregularities with Mateta’s medical became clear on Sunday evening, which prompted Milan to take a second look on Deadline Day. Mateta was flown out to Paris for further assessments, but again results showed that the striker was still carrying a fairly serious knee injury.
Nuno sack clause revealed at West Ham
Tuesday 3 February 2026 13:30 , Oli GentNuno Espirito Santo could be sacked without compensation should West Ham be relegated this season.
The Athletic report that the Portuguese, who is on a three-year deal in east London, may not receive a pay-off should he take the Hammers down to the Championship.
The Irons are currently 18th in the Premier League table, and five points from safety, with Nuno believed to have the backing of the West Ham hierarchy, despite winning just four of his 19 league games in charge.
Newcastle confirm Lascelles exit
Tuesday 3 February 2026 13:15 , Oli GentNewcastle have confirmed the departure of Jamaal Lascelles, who has dropped down to the Championship to move to Leicester City.
The Englishman has played 253 times for the Magpies in 12 -year stint at the club, where he wore the captain’s armband from the 2016-17 season.
12 years. 253 appearances. A leader on and off the pitch. 🥹
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 3, 2026
We can confirm that Jamaal Lascelles has completed a permanent switch to Leicester City. pic.twitter.com/53BgezJ8IG
How Tottenham beat Arsenal to Deadline Day signing
Tuesday 3 February 2026 12:40 , Oli GentTottenham pipped Arsenal to the loan signing of James Wilson from Hearts on Deadline Day.
The Scotland forward will join up with the club’s Under-21 side, effectively on a six-month trial before Spurs then have the option to purchase him should he impress.
But how will they utilise the 18-year-old?
A reminder: Deadline for the women
Tuesday 3 February 2026 12:20 , Oli GentIt is Deadline Day for the Women’s Super League today, with the window closing at 11pm GMT tonight.
Sky Germany report that Arsenal are looking to strengthen their goalkeeper department, with Laura Dick named as a target.
Upamecano set for new Bayern contract
Tuesday 3 February 2026 12:11 , Oli GentDayot Upamecano is set to sign a new deal at Bayern Munich, Sky Germany report.
The Frenchman would have been out of contract at the end of the current campaign, but has shut down any transfer talk by penning new terms.
The defender will sign a new four-year deal.
Chelsea set for transfer spend after quiet January
Tuesday 3 February 2026 12:00 , Oli GentIt ended up a relatively quiet Deadline Day for Chelsea - and that means significant business will now wait to be done in the summer.
Chelsea’s activity on the final day of the winter transfer window featured one incoming, with Senegal centre-back Mamadou Sarr recalled early from his loan at sister club Strasbourg.
The rest of the movement was outgoings, with Aaron Anselmino loaned to Strasbourg and Tyrique George to Everton for the remainder of the season. Everton have an option to buy George in the summer.
Elsewhere, David Datro Fofana joined Strasbourg on loan, while young Ato Ampah signed for Stoke City for around £3million. The exiled centre-back Axel Disasi joined West Ham on loan and Raheem Sterling left by mutual consent after reaching an agreement to end his contract early.
Kante to Fener off
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:54 , Oli GentN’Golo Kante will not sign for Fenerbahce, despite some reporting that a deal for the former Chelsea star was off.
The midfielder, now playing for Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, looked set to be heading to the Super Lig, but Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal will not go ahead as paperwork was not submitted in time ahead of the deadline.
Howe issues Tonali update amid Arsenal Deadline Day rumours
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:50 , Oli GentEddie Howe has insisted that Sandro Tonali is not for sale amid rumoured transfer interest from Arsenal.
A story from Sky Germany early on Deadline Day suggested that the Gunners were considering a move for the Italian, with The Athletic later reporting that an agent had offered the north London club the chance to open talks with Newcastle.
Arsenal were thought to be assessing the transfer market for opportunities should one arise, with midfielder Mikel Merino ruled out for an extended spell after the Spaniard needed surgery on a broken bone in his foot.
Tonali’s agent clarified later on Monday that there was no chance that the midfielder would leave St James’ Park, and Howe reiterated that ahead of the Magpies’ Carabao Cup semi-final second leg with Manchester City on Wednesday.
Millwall star makes Oxford switch
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:40 , Oli GentMillwall winger Aidomo Emakhu has joined Oxford United on a permanent deal.
The Ireland international has played 27 games for the Lions this term, scoring twice and assisting once.
Handle with care. Welcome, Emakhu. 👊 pic.twitter.com/U3VVkmN3uv
— Oxford United (@OUFCOfficial) February 3, 2026
Bournemouth close in on permament signing
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:20 , Oli GentBournemouth look set to sign Alex Jimenez permanently from AC Milan, Sky Sports report.
The Spaniard joined the Cherries in the summer on loan, with a conditional obligation to buy should he play a set number of games.
The 20-year-old right-back needed to start 50 per cent of Premier League games in order to trigger the clause, and that could be the case should he play from the start against Aston Villa this weekend.
The fee is worth £16.8million plus £4.5m in potential add-ons.
Phillips joins Sheff Utd on loan
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:00 , Oli GentForgotten Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips has signed for Sheffield United on loan.
The England international has played just once for City this term, coming off the bench for the final seven minutes in the Carabao Cup third round against Huddersfield.
Kalvin Phillips is a Blade. 🥰
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) February 2, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo salary 'revealed' as Al Nassr star goes on strike in Saudi Arabia
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10:40 , Alex DakersCristiano Ronaldo is at the centre of a power struggle in Saudi Arabia after walking out in protest over Al Nassr's transfer activity.
The Portugal great was absent from the matchday squad on Monday as Al Nassr beat Al Riyadh 1-0, with Sadio Mane on the scoresheet, and moved one point behind Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal.
It was a fifth win in a row for Al Nassr, who have steadied the ship after three defeats on the spin over the New Year severely hampered their title ambitions.
But Ronaldo played no part after - according to Portuguese outlet A Bola - making himself unavailable for selection, having grown frustrated at what he sees as a failure to strengthen the squad while domestic rivals continue to spend heavily.
The focus of his ire is reportedly the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns a 75 per cent stake in Saudi Arabia's four biggest clubs: Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli.
It is said that Ronaldo feels Al Nassr have not been backed sufficiently in the transfer market while their title rivals have splashed the cash. Al Nassr's only January additions were 21-year-old Iraq midfielder Hayder Abdulkareem and Saudi Arabia striker Abdullah AlHamdan.
Meanwhile, France great Karim Benzema has left Al-Ittihad for Al-Hilal on a free transfer, having himself gone on strike after reportedly being offered an "insulting" contract extension.
It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will end his strike before Friday night's home league game against Al-Ittihad, who are now without Benzema, but he continues to be the best-paid player on the planet.
But just how much is CR7 getting paid?
Sunderland's attacking merry-go-round
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10:10 , Alex DakersSunderland winger Simon Adingra is understood to be sorting out his visa this morning before travelling to France, having joined Ligue 1 side Monaco on loan with a buy clause.
The ex-Brighton man was able to head out on an (initially) temporary basis following Sunderland’s sale of Adil Aouchiche - who had been on loan at Aberdeen - to Schalke on Deadline Day.
In turn, the Black Cats signed Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht for around £17.5million.
We are delighted to announce the signing of Nilson Angulo, subject to international clearance.
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) February 2, 2026
Welcome to Sunderland AFC, Nilson! 😍
✍️ @livescore
Who is James Wilson? Tottenham hijack Arsenal move for young Scotland star
Tuesday 3 February 2026 09:41 , Alex DakersTottenham have beaten Arsenal to the Deadline Day signing of James Wilson.
Standard Sport understands that the young Hearts striker will join Spurs on loan for the remainder of the season, with an option to make the move permanent.
Arsenal approached Hearts regarding a loan move for Wilson over the weekend, but Spurs have moved quickly to hijack the transfer talks.
The 18-year-old is enjoying a burgeoning reputation in Scotland, having last season broken into the first-team squad with six goals and three assists over 32 appearances - of which many were off the bench.
He form caught the eye of Scotland manager Steve Clarke, who in May 2024 made Wilson his country's youngest-ever debutant when he came on as a substitute against Greece aged 18 years and 17 days.
Wolves bolster squad with Armstrong, Gomes
Tuesday 3 February 2026 09:10 , Alex DakersWolves, having recouped a sizeable sum from the sale of Jorgen Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace, have bolstered their squad with the signings of striker Adam Armstrong and midfielder Angel Gomes.
Armstrong, 28, joins from Southampton on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an initial £7million fee, plus potential add-ons worth up to £2m. He has scored 11 Championship goals this season.
A deadline day addition. ✍️
— Wolves (@Wolves) February 2, 2026
Adam Armstrong has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at Molineux. https://t.co/bODQZp10Ci
Manchester United academy product Gomes, meanwhile, arrives from Marseille - who he joined on a free transfer from Lille last summer - on loan until the end of the season, with the deal including an option to buy the 25-year-old midfielder.
Angel Gomes has signed on loan until the end of the season.
— Wolves (@Wolves) February 2, 2026
Welcome to the pack, Angel ✍️ https://t.co/yZRxGDlFDL
The Old Gold are still rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, with it seemingly only a matter of time until their relegation is confirmed. Despite some recent improved performances, they remain 18 points from safety as things stand with 14 matches to go.
Why Dwight McNeil to Crystal Palace collapsed on Deadline Day
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:36 , Alex DakersCrystal Palace have missed out on the signing of Dwight McNeil from Everton.
McNeil was due to make the switch from Merseyside to south London on loan for the remainder of the season with an obligation to buy for £20million in the summer and become Palace’s second signing of transfer Deadline Day.
Standard Sport reported that Palace’s late interest in McNeil accelerated ahead of Monday’s 7pm transfer deadline.
However, it is understood that the paperwork was not submitted in time to ensure the deal got over the line and therefore, McNeil will remain at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the remainder of the season.
Elsewhere, the Eagles have added Jorgen Strand Larsen to their forward options, smashing their transfer record for a second time this month after signing Brennan Johnson earlier in the window.
Strand Larsen has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at Selhurst Park, and Standard Sport understands the fee is a new club-record £43m with an extra £5m in add-ons.
Sounds good to us, Jørgen 🤞 pic.twitter.com/oTIDHGmhpe
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 3, 2026
Palace have managed to complete three deals in terms of incomings this window after signing Johnson from Tottenham and Evann Guessand on loan from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
Youngsters Owen Goodman and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi have joined Barnsley and Stoke respectively on loan for the remainder of the season, but Jean-Philippe Mateta is staying put after a move to AC Milan collapsed due to a failed medical.
Who is Jeremy Jacquet? Liverpool's new £60m signing seen as key part of rebuild
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:10 , Alex DakersLiverpool have announced the signing of highly-rated defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes.
As part of the deal - worth £60million - Jacquet will spend the remainder of the season with Rennes, before officially arriving at Anfield in the summer to bolster Arne Slot’s defensive options for next season.
Standard Sport understands that Liverpool will pay a guaranteed £55m, with a further £5m in add-ons.
The French youth international had previously been a transfer target for both Arsenal and Chelsea, but the Reds have beaten both to the 20-year-old’s signature.
The Athletic reported that a key reason for Jacquet’s decision to choose Liverpool over Chelsea was that he is seen as a ‘key part’ of the club’s rebuild, after the Premier League champions dropped a record £446million spend last summer.
The 20-year-old becomes the Reds third signing of the January transfer window after Senegalese defender Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeane Ndukwe, who will also link up with the club in the summer.
Jacquet could be a replacement for compatriot Ibrahima Konate at Liverpool, with the Frenchman’s future at the club still uncertain as he enters the final months of his contract.
But what does the promising newcomer - likened to Arsenal stars William Saliba and Gabriel - bring to the table?
Romero criticises Tottenham's 'disgraceful' squad shortage
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:58 , Alex YoungCristian Romero appears to have taken a dig at the Tottenham board following the lack of activity on transfer Deadline Day.
Spurs are in the midst of a crippling injury crisis, and were missing 11 first-team stars for Sunday’s 2-2 draw at home to Manchester City.
After the game, Spurs head coach Thomas Frank reiterated that the club “remain active” in the transfer market heading into Deadline Day, but the Monday deadline passed with no further first-team additions.
Romero took to Instagram soon after the deadline to congratulate his team-mates for their efforts against City, and make a pointed remark about the club’s injury woes.
“Great effort from all my team-mates yesterday,” Romero wrote.
“They were incredible. I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasn’t feeling well, especially since we only had 11 players available - unbelievable but true and disgraceful,” he continued, accompanying the paragraph with a facepalm emoji.
“We’ll keep showing up and taking responsibility to turn this around, working hard and staying together. All that’s left is to thank all of you for being there and for always supporting us, the fans.”
Alonso on three-man shortlist to replace Guardiola
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:34 , Alex YoungXabi Alonso and Enzo Maresca are both candidates to replace Pep Guardiola should the long-standing Manchester City boss leave his post this summer.
According to reports, it is increasingly likely that Guardiola departs City this summer after 10 years in charge and the club are starting to plan for life without him.
The Daily Telegraph suggests that the club have drawn up a three-man shortlist to replace him.
Chief among the candidates is Alonso, who was sacked by Real Madrid earlier this month after a doomed six-month tenure, during which he struggled to match Los Blancos’ lofty standards.
He has been widely rumoured to be a candidate to take over from Arne Slot at Liverpool, where he spent several seasons as a player, though the Reds do not presently seem interested in replacing the Dutchman.
Ronaldo on strike at Al Nassr
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:18 , Alex YoungCristiano Ronaldo was absent for Al Nassr's Saudi Pro League match on Monday amid reports he has fallen out with key figures over the club's transfer activity.
The 40-year-old Portugal forward had featured in every previous league game this season but was not named in Jorge Jesus' starting XI or on the bench for Monday's 1-0 triumph at Al Riyadh.
Reports have suggested Ronaldo is unhappy with the running of the club by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which also owns rivals Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad, amid concerns that other teams have been given preferential treatment in the transfer market.
Al Nassr have signed only 21-year-old Iraq midfielder Hayder Abdulkareem and Saudi Arabia striker Abdullah AlHamdan in the winter window and it was announced later on Monday that Al Hilal had secured the signature of France great Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad on a free transfer, having also added defender Pablo Mari to their ranks last month.
Arsenal fail to sign Merino replacement
Tuesday 3 February 2026 06:52 , Alex YoungMikel Arteta admitted Arsenal were "actively looking at options" to replace Mikel Merino in the closing hours of the window but were unable to bring in a replacement.
Merino is set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season with a fractured right foot which requires surgery and Arteta admitted he did not want to take any chances by leaving a hole in his already strong squad.
Arsenal will look to book their place in the Carabao Cup final with a win over Chelsea in tonight's second leg of the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal already hold a 3-2 lead, but it remains to be seen who will play in the absence of Merino.
Ahead of the transfer deadline, Arteta said: "When you lose a big player like this with four months to go, and all the competitions to play for, you need to look and we need to do everything we possibly can to see if a player is available, and if not, we keep what we have."
Top deals
Monday 2 February 2026 23:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat rounds off a busy transfer Deadline Day.
Here is a reminder of some of the top deals.
- Crystal Palace smash transfer record to Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves
- Tottenham hijack north London rivals Arsenal to sign James Wilson Hearts
- Liverpool agree £60m deal for Jeremy Jacquet
- Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan collapses as does Dwight McNeil's loan switch to Crystal Palace
- Axel Disasi joins West Ham as Chelsea recall Mamadou Sarr and send Aaron Anselmino to Strasbourg
- Everton bring in Tyrique George from Chelsea
- Arsenal snap up young Scottish winger as Sandro Tonali's agent discusses transfer links
West Ham sign Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea
Monday 2 February 2026 23:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWest Ham confirmed the arrival of Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season.
The Blues were looking for a permanent exit for Disasi, who cost £38million in 2023 and has this season been frozen out of the first-team picture at Stamford Bridge.
Other clubs had shown an interest in the Frenchman throughout the January window, but a final decision on joining West Ham was believed to be down to the player.
DONE DEAL
Monday 2 February 2026 23:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOver four hours since the deadline, but it’s official...
Axel Disasi is a Hammer!
Disasi: Done deal ✔️ pic.twitter.com/Yqf0D7yS0i
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 2, 2026
Sarr shirt number
Monday 2 February 2026 23:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMamadou Sarr has retained his Chelsea shirt number after being recalled from a loan spell at Strasbourg.
Sarr was officially confirmed to have returned to Chelsea on transfer Deadline Day, with Aaron Anselmino heading in the opposite direction on loan for the remainder of the season.
The Senegal international will further bolster the Blues' defensive options which already includes Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Jorrel Hato and Trevoh Chalobah.
Arsenal's plan for Mooney
Monday 2 February 2026 23:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have completed a move for St Mirren winger Evan Mooney, writes Matt Verri.
Talks had advanced between the two clubs and there was always an expectation that a permanent deal would be wrapped up on transfer Deadline Day.
The 18-year-old will join up with Arsenal's academy, rather than being involved in any first-team plans.
More on Liverpool's agreement
Monday 2 February 2026 22:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool have announced the signing of highly-rated defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes.
As part of the deal - worth £60million - Jacquet will spend the remainder of the season with Rennes, before officially arriving at Anfield in the summer to bolster Arne Slot’s defensive options for next season.
Standard Sport understands that Liverpool will pay a guaranteed £55m, with a further £5m in add-ons.
DONE DEAL
Monday 2 February 2026 22:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt’s official, Liverpool have won the race for Jeremy Jacquet.
We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais, with the defender set to join the club ahead of the 2026-27 season, subject to a work permit and international clearance 🙌🔴
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 2, 2026
Mooney joins Arsenal
Monday 2 February 2026 22:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have bolstered their academy with the signing of Evan Mooney from Scottish Premiership side St Mirren.
The club is delighted to announce the signing of Evan Mooney from Scottish Premiership side St Mirren 🖋️
— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) February 2, 2026
Welcome to The Arsenal, Evan! 👊
Wolves sign another
Monday 2 February 2026 22:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMore Wolves transfer news with Angel Gomes completing his move from Marseille.
Room for one more Gomes? 😇 pic.twitter.com/QdLAPSiPJI
— Wolves (@Wolves) February 2, 2026
Armstrong completes Wolves switch
Monday 2 February 2026 21:47 , Oli GentAdam Armstrong has completed his move to Wolves from Southampton.
The striker joins the Premier League’s bottom club after Jorgen Strand Larsen’s earlier departure for Crystal Palace.
Welcome to the pack, Adam Armstrong 🤝 pic.twitter.com/og6EMhoSFt
— Wolves (@Wolves) February 2, 2026
Why Dwight McNeil to Crystal Palace collapsed on Deadline Day
Monday 2 February 2026 21:43 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere we have it, Dwight McNeil to Crystal Palace is OFF.
DONE DEAL
Monday 2 February 2026 21:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTyrique George is a Toffee!
Show us the real thing.👇
— Everton (@Everton) February 2, 2026
🤩🔵 Tyrique is a Toffee. pic.twitter.com/0LFgAsx2pR
Chelsea youngster leaves
Monday 2 February 2026 21:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMore Chelsea transfer news now, Ato Ampah has completed a permanent transfer to Stoke.
Disasi to West Ham latest
Monday 2 February 2026 21:24 , Oli GentAxel Disasi's straight loan move from Chelsea to West Ham has been complicated today but it's getting very close to completion now and West Ham have agreed to pay £1.8million for the pleasure, Dom Smith reports.
The move has trundled on at a snail’s pace today, but his medical has been complete for a few hours now and it's understood that he's agreed to the move.
Having been exiled from the Chelsea first team and only recently returned to training but without any possibility of playing, if the deal can get over the line, it will give him a good chance of regular game time between now and the end of the season.
DEAL OFF?
Monday 2 February 2026 21:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere’s a late twist, according to the BBC, Dwight McNeil’s loan move to Crystal Palace from Everton is OFF.
More as we get it!
Strand Larsen message
Monday 2 February 2026 21:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCrystal Palace fans, a message from your new record signing...
A message from Jørgen... pic.twitter.com/TyNyuCuTrW
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 2, 2026
DONE DEAL
Monday 2 February 2026 21:08 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMore business at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland have completed the £17.5m signing of Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht.
We are delighted to announce the signing of Nilson Angulo, subject to international clearance.
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) February 2, 2026
Welcome to Sunderland AFC, Nilson! 😍
✍️ @livescore
Everton announcement imminent?
Monday 2 February 2026 21:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEverton are teasing an announcement...
🔜 ⏳ pic.twitter.com/aGt0lQxKAz
— Everton (@Everton) February 2, 2026
9pm deadline passes
Monday 2 February 2026 21:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere we have it, the 9pm deadline has passed.
We await news of those late deals that did get over the line.
LOAN DEAL CONFIRMED
Monday 2 February 2026 20:53 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSunderland are in Premier League action right now, but that has not stopped them from getting some transfer business done.
Simon Adingra has joined Monaco on loan for the remainder of the season after making just 15 appearances since signing from Brighton last summer.
The French club have the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖 𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙚 𝙚𝙩 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘 ❤️🤍
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) February 2, 2026
L’AS Monaco est heureux d’annoncer l’arrivée de Simon Adingra. L’ailier international ivoirien de 24 ans est prêté par Sunderland jusqu’à la fin de la saison, avec une option d’achat.
Bienvenue et 𝗗𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲… pic.twitter.com/zHfAZHXxE7
Deal sheet reminder
Monday 2 February 2026 20:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA reminder that if the relevant documents have not been submitted to the Premier League by 9pm, the move will not be able to go ahead.
A big few minutes ahead as we are expecting to get a flurry of announcements!
DONE DEAL
Monday 2 February 2026 20:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWatford have confirmed the signing of Saba Goglichidze.
The defender joins the Championship club on loan from Udinese until the end of the season.
✍️🇬🇪 A big welcome to Saba Goglichidze, who joins us on loan from Udinese until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/zWSbA3075z
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) February 2, 2026
Sheffield United bring in one more
Monday 2 February 2026 20:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt has been a busy day at Sheffield United.
Not content with signing Kalvin Phillips, the Blades have added further midfield reinforcements in the shape of Joe Rothwell.
Joe Rothwell is a Blade. ✅
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) February 2, 2026
Celtic target Oxlade-Chamberlain
Monday 2 February 2026 20:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCeltic are interested in former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain.
This is according to Sky Sports.
Though because Oxlade-Chamberlain is a free agent, there is no rush for any deal to be sorted before the transfer deadline at 11pm tonight in Scotland.
The former England international has been without a club since leaving Besiktas a few months ago and has been training with Arsenal in recent weeks.
DONE DEAL: Tottenham complete Arsenal hijack!
Monday 2 February 2026 20:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham have beaten Arsenal to the Deadline Day signing of James Wilson.
Standard Sport understands that the young Hearts striker will join Spurs on loan for the remainder of the season, with an option to make the move permanent.
DONE DEAL
Monday 2 February 2026 20:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham have confirmed the signing of Joel Vidal-Philbert.
Vidal-Philbert has joined the Spurs academy from London rivals Chelsea.
We're delighted to announce the signing of Joel Vidal-Philbert, who joins our Academy from Chelsea ✍️
— Tottenham Hotspur Academy (@Spurs_Academy) February 2, 2026
Welcome to Spurs, Joel! 🤍
📰 https://t.co/S7xHjffF6i pic.twitter.com/uvaDBYocxB
McNeil latest
Monday 2 February 2026 20:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSky Sports are reporting that Crystal Palace’s move for Dwight McNeil is a loan deal with an obligation to buy permanently at the end of the season.
Less than an hour for this deal to be confirmed.
DONE DEAL! Forest sign Monchengladbach full-back Netz
Monday 2 February 2026 20:01 , Alex DakersNottingham Forest have announced the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach left-back Luca Netz.
The deal is worth an initial fee of £1.1 million plus a sell-on clause, reports Sky Sports.
Netz was in the final months of his deal in Germany, and has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Tricky Trees.
Welcome to Nottingham Forest, Luca Netz! ✍️
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) February 2, 2026
DONE DEAL! Benzema to Al-Hilal - despite Ronaldo protests
Monday 2 February 2026 19:59 , Alex DakersKarim Benzema has sealed a move to Al-Hilal, despite the apparent objections of his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese star, now a forward for Al-Hilal’s Saudi Pro League title rivals Al-Nassr, boycotted his club’s game today in supposed protest of what he is said to view as insufficient transfer investment in Al-Nassr, who - like Al-Hilal - are owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Regardless, Benzema’s move has gone ahead after he fell out with old club Al-Ittihad over contract negotiations.
The Frenchman’s arrival has been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano with a “here we go” klaxon:
🚨💣 BREAKING: Karim Benzema signs in as new Al Hilal player from Al Ittihad, HERE WE GO! 🔵🇸🇦
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 2, 2026
Former Ballon d’Or leaves Al Ittihad to join Inzaghi’s project at Al Hilal with immediate effect.
Benzema agreed on all terms tonight. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/eJdcEteWHk
DONE DEAL! Man Utd youngster heads to Rotherham Utd
Monday 2 February 2026 19:49 , Alex DakersManchester United forward Gabriele Biancheri has joined Rotherham United on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
The League One strugglers have been relatively busy today, with the pick-up of the 19-year-old Red Devils academy player their latest announced arrival.
We are delighted to confirm the loan capture of Gabriele Biancheri from @ManUtd until the end of the 25/26 season! ✍️#RUFC | #TownCountyUnited
— Rotherham United (@RotherhamUnited) February 2, 2026
DONE DEAL! Villa loan Barry to Stockport County for third time
Monday 2 February 2026 19:45 , Alex DakersAston Villa have loaned forward Louie Barry back to Stockport County, the club has announced.
Barry, 22, scored 25 goals across two previous spells with the League One club, since which he has been loaned out to Sheffield United and Hull City.
Now Playing: The Return of @LouieBarry6 🎬 @StockportPlaza1 📍 pic.twitter.com/LvYKpN4Q6A
— Stockport County (@StockportCounty) February 2, 2026
DONE DEALS! Sunderland triple move
Monday 2 February 2026 19:40 , Alex DakersSunderland - who are in action against Burnley in the Premier League tonight - have completed the sale of Adil Aouchiche to Schalke subject to international clearance, the club has announced.
Aouchiche was on loan at Aberdeen and his permanent departure opens up a loan spot, which the Black Cats are using to send ex-Brighton winger Simon Adingra to Monaco.
In turn, Sunderland are now able to sign Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht for around £17 million, per Sky Sports.
DONE DEAL! David Fofana to Strasbourg on loan
Monday 2 February 2026 19:36 , Alex DakersChelsea striker David Fofana has joined the Blues’ sister club, Strasbourg, on loan for the rest of this season.
David Fofana has joined Strasbourg on loan until the end of the season.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 2, 2026
Deal sheets in for Disasi (WHU), Wilson (TOT), Netz (NFO)
Monday 2 February 2026 19:25 , Alex DakersDeal sheets have been submitted by several clubs who are still looking to get transfers confirmed.
They include West Ham, who are “close to completion” of a loan for Chelsea outcast Axel Disasi, and Tottenham, who are set to beat Arsenal to the signing of Hearts striker James Wilson, as well as Nottingham Forest, who are aiming to sign Borussia Monchengladbach full-back Luca Netz.
DONE DEAL! Kalvin Phillips to Sheffield United on loan
Monday 2 February 2026 19:19 , Alex DakersManchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has joined Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season.
City are expected to pay the bulk of the 30-year-old midfielder’s salary.
Phillips is said to have been keen on a return to Yorkshire to try to kickstart his career, which has largely stuttered to a halt since his 2022 move to the Etihad from Leeds.
He has struggled for regular first-team minutes throughout much of that time, and has featured just once in all competitions for City this season.
Kalvin Phillips is a Blade. 🥰
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) February 2, 2026
What are we waiting on?
Monday 2 February 2026 19:15 , Alex DakersHere are some of the deals - some permanent, some loans - that could still be finalised tonight:
- Dwight McNeil - Everton to Crystal Palace
- Kodai Sano - NEC to Crystal Palace
- Tyrique George - Chelsea to Everton
- Axel Disasi - Chelsea to West Ham
- Ato Ampah - Chelsea to Stoke
- David Datro Fofana - Chelsea to Strasbourg
- Jeremy Jacquet - Rennes to Liverpool (summer deal)
- James Wilson - Hearts to Tottenham
- Kalvin Phillips - Man City to Sheffield United
- Adam Armstrong - Southampton to Wolves
- Angel Gomes - Marseille to Wolves
- Louie Barry - Aston Villa to Stockport
- Benjamin Arthur - Brentford to Celtic
- Isaac Smith - Man City to Barnsley
- James Scanlon - Man Utd to Swindon
- Gabriele Biancheri - Man Utd to Rotherham
- Nilson Angulo - Anderlectht to Sunderland
- Simon Adingra - Sunderland to Monaco
- Adil Aouchiche - Sunderland to Schalke
Credit to Sky Sports.
McNeil to Palace still in progress
Monday 2 February 2026 19:10 , Alex DakersPalace are also still believed to be pushing to sign Dwight McNeil for Everton, who are understood to have accepted a £20 million bid for the winger.
More on that when we have it!
DONE DEAL! Jorgen Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace confirmed
Monday 2 February 2026 19:02 , Alex DakersCrystal Palace have smashed their club-record transfer fee for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
The Eagles have confirmed the signing of the 25-year-old Norwegian on a four-and-a-half-year deal, for a guaranteed fee of £43 million plus £5m in add-ons.
Jørgen. Is. Palace. pic.twitter.com/46OYEr9Wiv
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 2, 2026
It comes despite the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan, with the Frenchman set to stay put at Selhurst Park for now.
Palace broke their transfer record earlier in this window by signing Brennan Johnson from Tottenham for £35m.
We finally have a confirmed Deadline Day deal in the Premier League, folks!
TRANSFER WINDOW CLOSED
Monday 2 February 2026 19:01 , Alex DakersThat’s it!
The winter transfer window deadline has officially arrived.
Deal sheets mean some moves that are already in progress can still be completed within the next few hours, though.
Stick with us as we bring you all the latest updates, with plenty still to be confirmed.
Such as...
Everton accept Palace bid for McNeil
Monday 2 February 2026 19:00 , Alex DakersEverton are understood to have accepted Crystal Palace’s £20 million bid for Dwight McNeil.
A deal sheet has been submitted to allow the club’s more time to complete everything tonight.
Matt Verri reports: Arsenal 'confident' of winger signing
Monday 2 February 2026 18:57 , Alex DakersArsenal are confident of completing a move for St Mirren winger Evan Mooney.
Talks have advanced between the two clubs and there is an expectation that a permanent deal will be wrapped up on Deadline Day.
The 18-year-old will join up with Arsenal's academy, rather than being involved in any first-team plans.
It is understood that St Mirren will have a sell-on clause included in the deal.
Arsenal have also held talks with Hearts to register their interest in another Scottish teenager, James Wilson.
That would have been for a loan deal until the end of the season, but it now looks likely that Wilson will instead join Tottenham.
Who is James Wilson? Young Scot at centre of Tottenham and Arsenal transfer battle
Monday 2 February 2026 18:54 , Alex DakersTottenham are locked in a battle with Arsenal to sign young Heart of Midlothian star James Wilson.
The 18-year-old has emerged as one of the most talked-about names of the winter transfer window, and it was revealed early on Deadline Day that Arsenal had held talks with the Scottish Premiership side over a potential loan deal for the striker.
Hearts boss Derek McIness confirmed on February 2 that Arsenal had opened discussions with the club over a move for Wilson.
Tottenham then sought to gazump their local rivals, moving swiftly to reportedly wrap up a loan with an option to buy the forward in the summer.
It is believed that both clubs saw an initial loan spell as a trial period for Wilson to showcase his abilities before making a decision on whether to keep him permanently at the end of the current campaign.
Read all about the young Scotland international here!
Dom Smith reports: Chelsea confirm Sarr recall, Anselmino exit
Monday 2 February 2026 18:52 , Alex DakersChelsea have confirmed that Mamadou Sarr has been recalled from his loan at Strasbourg.
The Blues have also confirmed that Aaron Anselmino has headed in the opposite direction on a loan that will last for the remainder of the season.
These were the two deals we knew were definitely on the cards on Deadline Day at Chelsea.
There could be more exits to come, with David Datro Fofana poised to join Anselmino at Strasbourg and with Axel Disasi having undergone a medical at West Ham with a loan to the Hammers on the table for the exiled defender.
There are some reports that player demands could cause Disasi’s exit to fall through, though.
DEADLINE DAY COUNTDOWN: FIFTEEN MINUTES TO GO
Monday 2 February 2026 18:48 , Alex DakersThere are just 15 minutes left until the January transfer window officially slams shut in the Premier League.
Transfer deal sheets can be used to give clubs a little more time to get deals over the lines, but there isn’t long to go now.
Will Jean-Philippe Mateta remain at Crystal Palace until the summer?
Jorgen Strand Larsen’s arrival at Selhurst Park is yet to be confirmed, and the Eagles have launched a late bid for Everton’s Dwight McNeil, whose Merseyside exit may hinge on the completion of fellow winger Tyrique George’s loan from Chelsea.
Are there going to be any more late moves involving Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, or anyone else?
We’ll soon find out!
Arsenal seal 'massive' Deadline Day deal as young defender completes £3.2m transfer
Monday 2 February 2026 18:43 , Alex DakersArsenal have completed the signing of young defender Jaden Dixon, writes Sam Tabuteau.
Dixon, a England U19 international, has joined Arsenal on transfer deadline day from Championship side Stoke, penning a four-year deal in the process.
Standard Sport understands the deal is worth £3.2million plus bonuses and that the Gunners view this a massive signing.
Dixon has attracted interest from Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, Utrecht, and NEC Nijmegen over the past year.
However, he had his sights set on a return to north London - having left Tottenham in the summer of 2023 - from the moment the Gunners came in.
Wolves medicals passed by Armstrong and Gomes with Strand Larsen exit 'progressing well'
Monday 2 February 2026 18:40 , Alex DakersSouthampton striker Adam Armstrong and Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes have both passed their medicals with Wolves, we’re hearing.
Sky Sports says the club have revealed that the deal for Jorgen Strand Larsen to join Crystal Palace is also "progressing well".
Armstrong, 28, is seemingly being brought in to replenish the frontline in light of Strand Larsen’s imminent exit, while England and former Manchester United midfielder Gomes, 25, arrives from France on an initial loan with an option to buy for a fee believed to be around £6 million in the summer.
Brighton recall O'Riley from Marseille loan
Monday 2 February 2026 18:36 , Alex DakersBrighton have confirmed that Matt O'Riley has returned from his loan at Marseille.
The midfielder's planned season-long spell at the Ligue 1 club has ended early, and he’ll be back in the Seagulls’ main squad for the remainder of this campaign.
We can confirm that Matt O'Riley has returned to the club from his loan spell at Marseille. 🤝
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) February 2, 2026
Lookman completes Atleti move
Monday 2 February 2026 18:33 , Alex DakersOver in Spain, Ademola Lookman has completed his move from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid.
The 28-year-old Nigeria international was unhappy not to have sealed an exit from his Serie A club last summer but he’s had better luck this time, signing a contract with Atleti until the summer of 2030.
Welcome to Atleti, Ademola Lookman! 🇳🇬👋 pic.twitter.com/UvHvNtCv7c
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 2, 2026
Palace finalise loan move
Monday 2 February 2026 18:26 , Alex DakersIn the meantime, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has joined Stoke City on loan from Palace for the remainder of the season.
Standard Sport understands the move is a straight loan, with no option or obligation to buy.
The 23-year-old winger has found game time hard to come by at Palace in the last two seasons and the Eagles were prepared to sell him permanently this month, just as they were last summer.
He ended up joining Turkish Super Lig side Caykur Rizespor on a season-long loan in the summer, scoring four goals in 13 appearances during an impressive spell before being recalled early last month.
Millwall made a late attempt to sign him and there was a level of interest from French club Lille too, but Rak-Sakyi has now agreed to join Stoke for the remainder of the season.
Crystal Palace latest: Mateta, Strand Larsen, McNeil
Monday 2 February 2026 18:20 , Alex DakersThere is a growing expectation that Crystal Palace’s move for Everton winger Dwight McNeil is completed before tonight’s deadline, writes Sam Tabuteau.
Palace have just under an hour to conclude a deal for McNeil after submitting a £20 million bid for the 26-year-old earlier today.
Standard Sport understands that despite being pushed for time, there is confidence that a deal can be finalised.
McNeil has struggled for game time this season, featuring in 14 of Everton’s 24 Premier League games.
Palace, meanwhile, are keen to add attacking depth to their squad as they look to make a charge for the Conference League in the second half of the season.
The Eagles also hope to wrap up a club-record deal for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, who has completed a medical ahead of a £48m move to Selhurst Park.
Palace are set to pay an up front fee of £43m with a further £5m in add-ons, eclipsing the £35m they paid to bring in Brennan Johnson from Tottenham earlier in the window.
A deal for Jean-Philippe Mateta to leave the club also remains in the works heading into the final hour of the window.
Mateta was set to join AC Milan in a £30m deal before the Serie A giants pulled out after multiple medical tests aimed at discovering the extent of a knee injury the French forward has been carrying.
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Brentford's Onyeka seals Coventry loan
Monday 2 February 2026 18:16 , Alex DakersFrank Onyeka has joined Coventry on loan from Brentford.
The 28-year-old Nigeria midfielder has played nine times for the Bees this season and links up with the Sky Blues as they fight to maintain pole position in the Championship’s promotion battle.
If Frank Lampard’s crew do win promotion, Onyeka’s loan deal will become permanent, reports Sky Sports.
Onyeka is a Sky Blue. 🩵 pic.twitter.com/3OTUnKQ8yO
— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) February 2, 2026
'We will see': Tonali's agent discusses Arsenal 'opportunity' as Arteta reveals new transfer plan
Monday 2 February 2026 18:09 , Alex DakersHere’s some more on the Tonali to Arsenal links...
The agent of Sandro Tonali has revealed Newcastle were never going to entertain the idea of letting the midfielder leave amid shock links to Arsenal.
On the morning of transfer Deadline Day, reports in Germany claimed Arsenal were considering a move for the Italy international after losing Mikel Merino to injury.
However, Newcastle quickly moved to dismiss those reports, with the Telegraph describing the Gunners’ apparent interest in Tonali as “complete rubbish”.
With that said, the Athletic have reported that Tonali was offered to Arsenal by an agent which saw the club explore a deal, though, crucially, no contact was made with Newcastle and it’s clear that the 25-year-old will be staying put.
The midfielder’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, has insisted there were never any talks with the Gunners, though.
Riso went on to add that March could be a key month with regards to determining Tonali’s valuation ahead of a potential summer move - but only on the condition that Newcastle have a change of heart.
DEADLINE DAY COUNTDOWN: ONE HOUR TO GO
Monday 2 February 2026 18:00 , Alex DakersThere’s just ONE hour left of this winter transfer window, folks!
For Premier League clubs, that is - technically speaking.
Some other leagues have slightly later deadlines, while deal sheets are an option to allow negotiations to continue a for a couple more (potentially crucial) hours past the 7pm deadline.
Tyrique George completes Everton medical ahead of Chelsea switch
Monday 2 February 2026 17:59 , Alex DakersWe’re hearing that Tyrique George has completed his medical with Everton ahead of a loan - which includes a buy option - move to Merseyside from Chelsea.
The arrival of the 19-year-old winger could be the catalyst in the Toffees allowing Dwight McNeil to join Crystal Palace, who have submitted a late bid for the wide man (see post at 5.39pm GMT)
Sam Tabuteau reports: Brentford and Celtic in talks
Monday 2 February 2026 17:57 , Alex DakersCeltic are in talks with Brentford over a loan deal for 20-year-old defender Benjamin Arthur.
Straight loan, no buy option.
Still work to do in order to get a deal over the line, but Celtic have until the Scottish deadline of 11pm to finalise the move.
Palace see rumoured £34m bid rejected for defender
Monday 2 February 2026 17:48 , Alex DakersMeanwhile, Palace have reportedly seen a €40 million (£34.5m) offer for centre-back Joel Ordoñez rejected by Club Brugge.
The 21-year-old Ecuador international is allegedly seen as the “ideal” replacement for ex-Eagles skipper Marc Guehi, who joined Manchester City last month.
However, the Belgian club are now said to want more in return for his sale.
Crystal Palace table £20m bid for Everton's McNeil
Monday 2 February 2026 17:39 , Alex DakersCrystal Palace have submitted a bid of £20 million for Everton midfielder Dwight McNeil, it has been reported.
The 26-year-old may only be allowed to leave if the Toffees complete their signing of Chelsea winger Tyrique George on loan with an option to buy.
Sky Sports reports that Everton have yet to respond to Palace’s offer, but the two sides will have to act quickly - and utilise a deal sheet - if they are to get everything done before tonight’s deadline.
Arsenal 'asked question' about Bayern midfielder Goretzka after Merino injury
Monday 2 February 2026 17:30 , Alex DakersArsenal are rumoured to have enquired about Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka’s availability in light of the injury suffered to Mikel Merino but nothing is “expected to happen there” before tonight’s 7pm deadline, per talkSPORT.
The Premier League leaders are “happy with the strength of their squad heading into the run-in” added journalist Alex Crook.
Meanwhile, the agent of Sandro Tonali has rubbished claims (see post at 4.57pm GMT) that the Newcastle midfielder’s representatives approached Arsenal over a potential Deadline Day move.
“We never had any conversation with Arsenal,” Giuseppe Riso has said.
The Italian’s agent added: “Newcastle were never going to let Tonali leave in January. There’s absolutely nothing into it. We didn’t even talk about it.”
Spurs seal Wilson loan in Arsenal hijack - reports
Monday 2 February 2026 17:21 , Alex DakersTottenham have reportedly just clinched a loan move for Hearts striker James Wilson.
The 18-year-old Scotland international was being pursued by Arsenal today, and as of a few hours ago it sounded like the Gunners were winning the race for his signature.
Now, though, Fabrizio Romano has given the “here we go” stamp of approval on Wilson moving to Spurs, on a loan for the rest of the campaign with an option to buy.
A medical is happening now for the young forward, with formal steps to follow, but Romano suggests Spurs sealed the deal by offering a loan with buy option clause as opposed to the “trial” offer tabled by Arsenal.
Wilson is expected to join Spurs’ U21 squad to continue his development.
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