Deadline day LIVE! Follow every transfer rumour and done deal across England and Europe
Welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of summer 2024 transfer deadline day!
Stick with us to follow every twist, turn, done deal and rumour throughout England and Europe as clubs race to get their final pieces of business done before the window slams shut.
The deadline for English deals to go through is 11pm tonight, and some major moves are still expected to take place before that with plenty of big clubs seeking reinforcements or looking to offload players, and many big names expected to be part of that.
Deadline day key events
Man United 'leading the race' for generational talent as Amorim 'makes wishes clear'
Manchester United are reportedly at the head of the queue for Sunderland teenager Chris Rigg.
The 17-year-old has been in impressive form for the Black Cats during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring three goals in 20 appearances in all competitions, and he is viewed as one of the best young talents in English football.
According to Fichajes, Man United are leading the race for the teenager, who is said to be on the radar of a number of Premier League clubs due to his recent development.
The report claims that new Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim views him as 'the key piece' in midfield, with Rigg viewed by many to be a generational talent.
Ibra's influence: Zlatan's '£2.9m handshake' denies Arsenal dream transfer
AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract with the Rossoneri, ending speculation over a possible marquee move to the Premier League.
The 26-year-old Dutchman has excelled at the heart of the Milan midfield since making the switch from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, and he is said to have caught the eye of as many as four English top-flight clubs.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is understood to 'love' the midfielder and would sanction an 'astronomical' bid for his services in 2025, but they would face stiff competition from Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Reijnders's existing contract at AC Milan does not expire for another four seasons anyway, but the midfielder recently confirmed that talks over an extension were heading in the right direction.
Chelsea duo to leave Stamford Bridge on loan in January?
Chelsea are reportedly willing to let midfield duo Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka leave Stamford Bridge on loan during the January transfer window, with the pair struggling for action this term.
Dewsbury-Hall only arrived at Stamford Bridge from Leicester City over the summer, but the 26-year-old has been restricted to just 55 minutes of Premier League football during the 2024-25 campaign.
The midfielder has played 14 times in all competitions, but the bulk of his football has come in Europe and the EFL Cup, with head coach Enzo Maresca preferring other options in the middle of midfield.
Chukwuemeka, meanwhile, has only played five times for the Blues this term, with four of those outings coming in the Conference League, and he is yet to play a minute of Premier League football in 2024-25.
Second boost! Man United 'receive more good news' in pursuit of 27-year-old
Manchester United have reportedly received a second boost in their pursuit of AC Milan's Theo Hernandez, with the France international potentially available during the January transfer window.
Hernandez's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with both Real Madrid and Man United believed to be looking to sign the left-back in 2025.
However, a recent report claimed that Real Madrid had dropped their interest in the defender, with Los Blancos having other priorities in the transfer market.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan would listen to serious January offers for Hernandez, with discussions over a new contract at San Siro said to be at a standstill.
January arrivals? Amorim 'identifies three priorities' ahead of winter window
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim allegedly wants to sign a left-back, central midfielder and centre-forward to boost his squad, with signings potentially being made during the January transfer window.
According to Mick Brown - Man United's former chief scout - Amorim has identified three areas in need of improvement, as the Portuguese looks to build a team capable of challenging for major trophies once again.
Brown has claimed that Luke Shaw's ongoing injury problems will lead to Man United signing a left-back, while central midfield and centre-forward are viewed as priority positions for the new manager at Old Trafford.
"Amorim already has an idea of what he wants to do," Brown told Football Insider. "I'm told there are three positions they'd like to improve, but it's notoriously difficult in January.
Barcelona 'keeping an eye' on Man United forward amid transfer speculation
Barcelona are reportedly 'keeping an eye' on Marcus Rashford's situation at Manchester United, with the Catalan outfit considering making a move for the unsettled forward next year.
Rashford has scored seven goals and registered three assists in 24 appearances for the Red Devils during the 2024-25 campaign, including three goals in four Premier League outings since Ruben Amorim's arrival as head coach.
The 27-year-old continues to cut a frustrated figure at Old Trafford, though, and he underwhelmed on his last appearance - being substituted in the early stages of the second period against Viktoria Plzen on Thursday night.
Rashford has a contract at Old Trafford until June 2028, but there is currently widespread speculation surrounding his future, with Man United believed to be willing to let the Englishman leave.
