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
Arsenal to copy Spurs transfer blueprint by signing Swedish sensation?
German giants Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly bracing themselves for offers for in-demand midfielder Hugo Larsson in the winter transfer window.
The Sweden international is rumoured to be on the radar of three top Premier League clubs, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur all alerted to his rise in the Bundesliga.
Born a few weeks after Arsenal won their last Premier League title in the 2003-04 season, the 20-year-old has already made 54 appearances for Die Adler, contributing five goals and three assists.
Larsson has three goals and one assist under his belt from 16 appearances in all tournaments during the current campaign, while also winning eight caps for the senior Sweden side over the past year.
'Full steam ahead': Liverpool transfer talks accelerate after 'continual' rejections
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is supposedly rebuffing the Reds' attempts to tie him down to a new contract amid long-running interest from Real Madrid.
While Arne Slot has made a marvellous start to life with the Reds, who are five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, three high-profile contract situations have been an unwelcome distraction.
All of Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk can leave for nothing in the summer of 2025, and in just a few weeks' time, they will be free to speak to foreign clubs over a pre-contract agreement.
Twenty-six-year-old Alexander-Arnold is thought to have been lined up as a successor to Dani Carvajal at the Bernabeu, and there has been talk of a possible January approach due to the Spaniard's long-term knee injury.
An unprecedented renewal? Barca 'betting' on new contract for minute-less Szczesny
Barcelona sporting director Deco is allegedly keen to agree a new deal with veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, in spite of the fact that the Pole has not played a single minute for the Blaugrana.
The former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper came out of retirement to sign a one-year contract with Hansi Flick's side in October after first-choice Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a season-ending knee injury.
However, Inaki Pena has kept Szczesny out of the starting lineup for the time being, and the 34-year-old has only been an unused substitute since making the move to Catalonia.
As things stand, Szczesny will become a free agent again at the end of the campaign, and he will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January onwards.
Amorim's wish: Man United 'aiming to sign' Sporting star in January
Manchester United will reportedly attempt to sign Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon during the January transfer window but will allow the teenager to remain on loan with his Portuguese club for the rest of the season.
Quenda, 17, has been one of the breakthrough stars in European football this season, representing Sporting on 18 occasions during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring twice and registering two assists in the process.
The youngster has been included in the Portugal squad for their UEFA Nations League clash against Croatia on Monday night, and he is expected to be handed his senior international debut by head coach Roberto Martinez.
Quenda's future at club level is currently the subject of much speculation, with new Man United head coach Ruben Amorim believed to be desperate to reunite with the teenager, having managed him at Sporting.
Fulham 'join' Arsenal, Chelsea in race for Brazilian striker
Fulham have reportedly entered the race to sign Brazil international Igor Jesus from Botafogo.
Last month, it was reported that Arsenal and Chelsea were among a host of Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Jesus's progress.
The report claimed that Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford and Nottingham Forest are also among Jesus's potential suitors.
Jesus is attracting interest after producing a number of impressive performances during his short time as a Botafogo player.
Premier League return? Villa view La Liga defender as 'January option'
Aston Villa are reportedly open to handing a La Liga defender a chance to return to the Premier League.
Unai Emery's side are currently attempting to handle participating in England's top flight and the Champions League, progress in both being viewed as high priority.
Up until October 26, the West Midlands outfit appeared to be on track in both competitions, but they have since endured a five-match period without success.
As a result, Villa have dropped down to ninth place in the Premier League table and eighth spot in the Champions League standings.
Escape route? Man City attacker McAtee 'attracting interest' from PL side
Manchester City attacker James McAtee reportedly emerges as a potential transfer target for a fellow Premier League side.
Having spent two years on loan with Sheffield United, the City academy graduate was finally handed the opportunity to stake his claim for a regular spot in Pep Guardiola's squad during the summer.
The 22-year-old was subsequently kept in the Spaniard's senior group for 2024-25 having impressed in pre-season, yet he is yet to have any notable faith placed in him in competitive games.
Even with City having been dealing with an injury crisis, the England Under-21 international remains without a start in the Premier League or Champions League to his name.
Chelsea defender Badiashile wanted by Italian giants?
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile has allegedly been identified as a potential transfer target by a European giant.
The 23-year-old has endured somewhat of a mixed spell at Stamford Bridge since signing from Monaco in January 2023.
Just 41 appearances have been made under a number of different managers, the centre-back being limited to just 18 Premier League appearances last season.
However, it has become apparent under current head coach Enzo Maresca that the France international is not a preferred option in the middle of the backline.
Musiala update: Bayern star addresses future amid ongoing transfer talk
Jamal Musiala has suggested that a decision regarding his future is imminent, as Bayern Munich battle to sign the Germany international to a new long-term contract at Allianz Arena.
The attacker's future is currently the subject of much speculation, as his current deal in Munich is due to expire in June 2026, and he is said to be on the radar of a number of major European clubs.
Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all thought to be admirers of Musiala, who has again been in excellent form at club level this season, scoring nine times and registering four assists in 14 appearances.
The 21-year-old has also scored scored twice and registered three assists in his three appearances for Germany this term, including a goal in his country's 7-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday night.
Amorim's challenge: Man United 'hugely concerned' by new signing's struggles
Joshua Zirkzee's 'inability to settle in Manchester' is reportedly of huge concern to Manchester United staff, with the Netherlands international finding it difficult to make his mark since arriving over the summer.
The 23-year-old netted on his Man United debut against Fulham on the opening matchday of the 2024-25 campaign, but he has not found the back of the net since, while his overall performance level has also been disappointing.
According to The Mirror, club chiefs are hopeful that the arrival of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach could help Zirkzee, who scored 14 goals and registered nine assists in 58 appearances for Bologna ahead of his switch to Old Trafford.
The report claims that the Dutchman's confidence 'has been shattered' due to his struggles this season, and Amorim faces a major task when it comes to getting a tune out of the forward.
