Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on January transfer deadline day!
Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.
Today's key events
Fulham agree Armando Broja loan
Spurs not planning Conor Gallagher bid on deadline day
Arsenal keeping tabs on Marcus Rashford
Real Madrid rule out Raphael Varane swoop
Real Madrid monitoring Virgil van Dijk situation
Crystal Palace complete Adam Wharton signing
Facundo Pellistri leaves Man United on loan for Granada
Newcastle sign Man City's Alfie Harrison
Aston Villa sign Morgan Rogers
Brighton send Mahmoud Dahoud on loan to Stuttgart
Nottingham Forest bring in Rodrigo Ribeiro
Chelsea 'join race for Man Utd, Liverpool-linked defender'
Chelsea have reportedly entered the race for a soon-to-be free agent linked with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool.
Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo sees his Craven Cottage deal expire at the end of the season, and he has supposedly told the club that he will be leaving when his terms run out.
Last year, the Cottagers triggered an extension in Adarabioyo's deal to retain his services for 2023-24, but their efforts to tie him down to a long-term renewal have seemingly ended in failure.
The former Manchester City youngster was left out of Marco Silva's squad for last weekend's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace after informing the hierarchy of his decision, and he is likely to be snubbed for this weekend's Premier League London derby with Brentford after Silva admitted that he would "probably" not be at the club next season.
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Liverpool 'hatch plan to beat Arsenal to Willian Pacho deal'
Liverpool have reportedly formulated a plan to pip Arsenal to the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back Willian Pacho this summer.
The 23-year-old came through the academy setup at Independiente del Valle before commencing his European career, joining Belgian side Royal Antwerp in the January 2022 window.
Pacho spent 18 months in the Jupiler Pro League, catching the eye of 2021-22 Europa League winners Frankfurt, who paid just €9m (£7.7m) to prise him away from Antwerp last summer.
The 6ft 1in centre-back has continued to go from strength to strength in Germany, making 41 appearances for Die Adler and providing two assists as his side chase Europa League qualification.
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Mikel Arteta rubbishes claims Arsenal could sell 27-year-old striker
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has shot down suggestions that the Gunners could be receptive to offers for one of their experienced attackers this summer.
Gabriel Jesus has endured a frustrating campaign at the Emirates Stadium, struggling with knee and hamstring problems and recently losing his place in the starting XI to Kai Havertz.
The former Manchester City man spent the winter period as Arsenal's number nine, but Havertz's successful adaptation from a midfielder to the Gunners' main striker has limited his teammate's game time.
Jesus was only a second-half substitute in both legs of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final loss to Bayern Munich, and he failed to make it off the bench in last weekend's North London derby triumph over Tottenham Hotspur.
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"We will decide at the end of the season" - Xavi refuses to rule out summer exit for Barca star
Barcelona head coach Xavi has said that Robert Lewandowski's future with the Catalan giants will be decided "at the end of the season".
The 35-year-old made the move to Camp Nou from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022, and he has scored 56 goals and registered 17 assists in 90 appearances for the club in all competitions.
This season, Lewandowski has 23 goals and nine assists in 44 appearances, including 16 strikes in La Liga, and he hit a hat-trick against Valencia on Monday night.
The Poland international has another two years left to run on his contract, with the option of a further 12 months, but there is currently speculation surrounding his future.
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Ten Hag confirms Man Utd missed out on top striker target
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has confirmed that the club missed out on their top centre-forward target during last summer's transfer window.
Harry Kane was heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford when it became clear that he would be leaving Tottenham Hotspur, but the England captain ultimately made the move to Bayern Munich.
Kane has had an outstanding campaign for the Munich giants, scoring 43 goals and registering 11 assists in 43 appearances in all competitions, and he is bidding to help the club win this season's Champions League.
After missing out on the 30-year-old, Man United moved for Rasmus Hojlund, and a positive first season with the Red Devils has seen the Denmark international score 14 times in all competitions.
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"He makes us better" - Arteta wants Arsenal midfielder to sign new contract
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he wants one of his experienced midfielders who makes his side "better" to sign a new contract at the club.
Nearly 18 months into his Arsenal career since joining from Chelsea in the winter of 2023, Jorginho has often proved an influential figure at the base of the Gunners midfield.
The 32-year-old has not set the world alight in terms of goal contributions, only managing one of his own and three assists in 51 games, but his composure in the middle of the park has been lauded in the past few months in particular.
Thanks to Jorginho's stellar work in the number six role, Arteta has been free to deploy Declan Rice in a more advanced position to brilliant effect, although the former's contract expires at the end of the season.
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"We want him to come back" - Xavi keen for 23-year-old to return to Barcelona
Barcelona head coach Xavi has revealed that the plan is for Eric Garcia to return to Camp Nou this summer and battle for a first-team position during the 2023-24 campaign.
The 23-year-old joined Girona on loan from Barcelona last summer, and he has been in outstanding form for the Catalan outfit this season, making 26 appearances, scoring three times in the process.
Garcia has played a key role in Girona's success in La Liga, with Michel's side currently third in the table, just two points behind second-placed Barcelona ahead of Saturday's clash between the two sides.
There have been suggestions that the Spaniard could move to Girona permanently this summer, but Xavi has revealed that the club are planning for his return at the end of the campaign.
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Celtic announce new long-term contract for 25-year-old defender
Celtic have announced that Liam Scales has signed a new four-year deal at the club that runs until 2028.
After spending the 2022-23 campaign on loan at Aberdeen, Scales has since become a mainstay in the Celtic side under Brendan Rodgers this term, starting 40 games in all competitions thus far.
Only goalkeeper Joe Hart (3,928) and midfielder Matt O'Riley (3.857) have played more minutes than Scales (3,630) for the Hoops so far this season, further emphasising his importance under Rodgers.
Celtic signed both Maik Nawrocki and Gustaf Lagerbielke last summer following the departure of Carl Starfelt, but Scales has successfully established himself as a first-team regular in the heart of defence alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers.
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Marco Reus to leave Dortmund on a free transfer this summer
Borussia Dortmund have announced that club legend Marco Reus will be leaving the club on a free transfer at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
The 34-year-old came through the youth system at BVB and went on to represent Rot Weiss Ahlen and Borussia Monchengladbach before securing a return to Signal Iduna Park in 2012.
Reus has featured on 424 occasions for Dortmund in all competitions, scoring 168 goals and registering 128 assists.
The forward has also lifted four trophies during his time with BVB, in addition to being a part of the side that reached the final of the Champions League in 2012-13.
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Wolves announce permanent signing of Man City midfielder
Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed that they have signed Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle on a contract initially until 2028.
At the back end of the summer transfer window, Wolves agreed to sell Matheus Nunes to City in a deal said to be worth in the region of £53m.
City also allowed Doyle to move to Molineux on a season-long loan which came with the option of a permanent transfer, allegedly for £4.3m with a 50% sell-on clause of any profit.
Although the 2023-24 campaign is yet to draw to a close, Wolves have made the decision to push through with the acquisition of the former England Under-21 international.
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'Chelsea, Gallagher must fix situation' - Pochettino comments on contract saga
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has reiterated calls for Conor Gallagher to pen a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Since Pochettino's arrival last summer, Gallagher's seniority has substantially increased, the midfielder captaining the team for the majority of the campaign courtesy of injuries to Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
The academy graduate has missed just the one Premier League fixture all season due to suspension, contributing four goals and seven assists from 33 starts.
Gallagher supplied the free kick that led to Trevoh Chalobah heading Chelsea in front against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night, the Blues going on to record a 2-0 victory.
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Man City 'send scouts to watch Chelsea full-back'
Manchester City reportedly had scouts present to assess the capabilities of Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen earlier this week.
Having failed to make a lasting impression on Mauricio Pochettino during the first half of the season, Maatsen was allowed to move to Borussia Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
As it stands, the deal has proven to be a major success, the 22-year-old having been provided with 19 starts in the Bundesliga and Champions League.
If Dortmund can avoid defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes next week, they will reach the final of the latter competition.
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Juventus 'leading race for £40m Manchester United forward'
Juventus are reportedly ready to push for the signing of Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood.
The 22-year-old is currently attempting to rebuild his career away from Old Trafford after charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault were dropped early last year.
As it stands, Greenwood has been successful in rediscovering the form that had previously established him as one of the top prospects in world football.
During a loan spell at Getafe, the England international has contributed eight goals and six assists from 28 appearances in La Liga.
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