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Transfer deadline day as it happened

All the news from the conclusion of the January transfer window.

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11.35pm – David Moyes seems pretty happy with his club’s late bit of business.

11.08pm – The moves are still being announced. Sheffield Wednesday have loaned Josh Windass from Wigan while Brighton have recalled Alexis Mac Allister from his loan spell at Boca Juniors after he was granted a work permit.

10.52pm – Aston Villa have announced the signing of Swansea striker Borja Baston. Baston’s contract was set to run out at the end of the season and has moved to the Premier League side on a free transfer. He is not the only departure from Swansea, as former England Under-21s midfielder Tom Carroll has been released.

10.25pm – More deals coming through! Leicester have loaned defender Filip Benkovic to Bristol City, Cardiff have clinched a temporary move for Albert Adomah from Nottingham Forest, Newcastle winger Rolando Aarons is heading north to Motherwell until the end of the season and Crystal Palace have lent Connor Wickham to Sheffield Wednesday.

10.15pm – West Brom have completed the signing of Cardiff defender Lee Peltier on a short-term deal. Peltier has been released from his Bluebirds’ deal and will be a Baggie until the end of the season.

9.41pm – Sheffield United have been busy this month, making five signings. Here’s boss Chris Wilder on their latest acquisition, Greek defender Panagiotis Retsos.

9.33pm – Brighton told their fans that there was “still work to be done here” around 9pm. Well the club have just announced they have recalled striker Jan Mlakar from his loan spell at QPR. Safe to say by the replies to their tweet, it wasn’t what their fans were hoping for…

9.13pm – So that makes it three Premier League clubs hoping to complete signings of attack-minded players before the 11pm deadline. Man Utd are in talks over Shanghai Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo, West Ham are reportedly close to signing Hull winger Jarrod Bowen and Aston Villa are understood to be close to clinching a free transfer for Swansea forward Borja Baston.

Odion Ighalo, Jarrod Bowen and Borja Baston (PA)

8.53pm – Who wants to head abroad when you can go to Middlesbrough? Certainly not Ravel Morrison. He’s been speaking to his new club after his loan move from Sheffield United.

Odion Ighalo could be Old Trafford bound
Odion Ighalo could be Old Trafford bound (Adam Davy/PA)

8.07pm – There are reports that United’s search for a striker could lead them to making a loan move for Odion Ighalo, who used to play for Watfod and currently plays in China. It’s certainly not a name you would have expected to see linked with arriving at Old Trafford at the start of the window.

Brighton, meanwhile, have signed 19-year-old Chelsea defender Tariq Lamptey for an undisclosed fee. The England Under-19s international has signed a deal with the Seagulls until June 2023.

6.55pm – Aston Villa look set to boost their depleted striker ranks before the deadline. The PA news agency understands Borja Baston is joining from Swansea on a free transfer. Villa sporting director Suso knows the striker from when he came through the ranks at Atletico Madrid.

Borja Baston, left, is set to join Aston Villa
Borja Baston, left, is set to join Aston Villa (Nigel French/PA)

6.22pm – Deal off! Wigan defender Antonee Robinson will not be joining AC Milan. The 22-year-old United States left-back looked set to join the Serie A giants after the clubs agreed a fee. But Wigan have announced that due to the need for further medical tests the move could not be completed before Italy’s deadline. Here’s what the Latics have announced.

6.00pm – Inter Milan have landed Celtic winger Lewis Morgan for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old Scotland international spent the second half of last season on loan at Sunderland, where he made 22 appearances for the Black Cats.

5.35pm – David Templeton is set to clinch a return to Hamilton after being released by Burton, the PA news agency understands.

5.30pm – Manchester City left-back Angelino has joined Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the campaign. The PA news agency understands Leipzig have the option to turn the loan into a permanent move in the summer for £25.2m. The 23-year-old returned to City after one season at PSV Eindhoven, with the defending Premier League champions triggering a buy-back clause and went on to make 12 appearances in all competitions.

5.06pm – Rangers have agreed a deal with Hibernian to take striker Florian Kamberi to Ibrox on loan, the PA news agency understands. Light Blues midfielder Greg Docherty is understood to be moving the other way on loan after holding talks with the likes of Sunderland, Charlton and Milwall this month.

Hibernian striker Florian Kamberi is set to move to Rangers
Hibernian striker Florian Kamberi is set to move to Rangers (Jeff Holmes/PA)

4.44pm – One of the biggest transfers of the transfer window so far is Bruno Fernandes’ big-money move to Manchester United. Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke about the 25-year-old Portugal international at a press conference earlier today.

Maya Yoshida is set to leave Southampton
Maya Yoshida is set to leave Southampton (Tim Goode/PA)

3.43pm – Edinson Cavani will remain at Paris St Germain until at least the end of the season. The 32-year-old, who has only six months left on his PSG contract, had been linked with both Manchester United and Chelsea, but appeared to be heading for Spain with Atletico Madrid until the deal fell through.

3.15pm – One player has headed out of Newcastle, with midfielder Ki Sung-yueng leaving the club by mutual consent. The 31-year-old had six months left on his contract and made just one start under Steve Bruce this season, back in August.

Ki Sung-yueng has left Newcastle
Ki Sung-yueng has left Newcastle (Nick Potts/PA)

2.56pm – Hull may have found a replacement for Kamil Grosicki in Motherwell forward James Scott. The 19-year-old has scored six goals this season and is on his way to the club after the Ladbrokes Premiership outfit accepted a deal worth up to £1.5million, the PA news agency understands.

James Scott looks set for a move to Hull
James Scott looks set for a move to Hull (Jeff Holmes/PA)

2.24pm – In the Sky Bet Championship, Huddersfield’s Kosovo international defender Florent Hadergjonaj has joined Turkish Super Lig club Kasimpasa on loan until the end of the season.

2.02pm – Rangers’ new recruit Ianis Hagi has spoken for the first time since joining from Genk on loan. He said: “My father told me about the games he played at Ibrox. I know what kind of club I’ve joined. I’m proud to be here.”

Ianis Hagi and manager Steven Gerrard during a press conference in Glasgow
Ianis Hagi and manager Steven Gerrard during a press conference in Glasgow (Andy Newport/PA)

1.20pm –Steven Gerrard is confident Rangers will add a striker before the transfer deadline after confirming Jermain Defoe is set to miss up to five weeks with a calf injury.

12.17pm – Frustrating times at Gillingham…

11.45am – Barcelona are in the market for a striker following a lengthy injury to Luis Suarez. Everton forward Richarlison was linked, but they have snared Francisco Trincao from Braga for 31 million euros. The 21-year-old will arrive at the Nou Camp on a five-year deal on July 1 and his contract includes a 500 million euros buy-out clause. Wow!

11.33am – Watford have recalled Alex Jakubiak from his loan spell at Gillingham. Game-time was an issue for the striker under Steve Evans.

10.23am – Giroud has been linked with a move away from Chelsea today, but he won’t be joining Newcastle. Magpies boss Steve Bruce has said he has failed to sign the Frenchman. Bruce also revealed the club had seen a sizeable bid for an unnamed midfielder fall down when the player decided to stay put.

Steve Bruce is looking to add to his Newcastle squad
Steve Bruce is looking to add to his Newcastle squad (Owen Humphreys/PA)

10am – King may not be the only player heading back to his former club today. The Times are reporting that Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale could make a sensational return to Tottenham today. One to watch!

Could we see Gareth Bale back in a Spurs shirt?
Could we see Gareth Bale back in a Spurs shirt? (Stephen Pond/PA)

9.45am – Solskjaer finally got his man last night when Bruno Fernandes signed from Sporting Lisbon. The Portugal international’s goals and assists should get United firing and he has big shoes to fill after choosing his shirt number. Fernandes will don 18 on the back of his jersey and follow in the footsteps of United great Paul Scholes.

9.20am – Bournemouth, also struggling at the bottom end of the Premier League, may feel the need to strengthen their squad in a bid to beat the drop. Cherries boss Eddie Howe has said they could dip into the loan market if an appealing deal arises.

Pepe Reina is back in the Premier League with Aston Villa
Pepe Reina is back in the Premier League with Aston Villa (Gareth Fuller/PA)

8am – Hull fans will be dreading today with their two star men likely to depart. Forward Jarrod Bowen has been linked with a move to Crystal Palace and West Ham, having scored 17 goals this season, while winger Kamil Grosicki is in talks with West Brom. The Tigers may have a scramble on their hands later on to replace the duo.

7.20am – A lot of clubs still have business to do on the final day. Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are all on the lookout for a striker, Arsenal want to bolster their defence, while Crystal Palace seem to be in the market for young talent from the Championship.

Jarrod Bowen has scored 17 goals for Hull this season
Jarrod Bowen has scored 17 goals for Hull this season (Richard Sellers/PA)
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