Southampton have allowed Jan Bednarek to join Aston Villa and are now set to bring in a Ligue 1 player as his replacement.

Aston Villa have won the race to sign a Southampton defender, who is heading north for a medical, according to a report.

The Croatia international is reportedly jetting into England on Thursday to complete a switch to the Premier League before the 11pm deadline.

Steven Gerrard is reportedly keen on a Ligue 1 man - who he watched during a scouting trip recently - and will now ramp up transfer attempts

One of West Ham's January transfer targets has revealed his 'interesting' transfer 'opportunities', although he is 'tired' of the links

The Scot may finally have got his man after a breakthrough in negotiations.

West Ham are stepping up their pursuit of a top David Moyes target which could yet gift Newcastle a perfect chance of a deal of their own

The €20m-rated defender has been on West Ham's radar for some time now and it could happen before the window shuts.

West Ham seem to be in prime position to sign a monstrous European star, despite interest from other Premier League sides.

Wolves could benefit after Ligue Un side Marseille made a decision over the future of one of their players, per a report

Wolves are looking to plug a gap in a defensive position before the transfer window closes but face a tricky task to get this man

West Ham boss David Moyes is known to be in the market for at least one new central defender.

David Moyes has now turned to plan B after seeing his hopes dashed over a powerful defender.

The Marseille star is reportedly open the idea of a summer switch to Merseyside, according to reports in France

The 24-year-old was on Liverpool's radar before they opted to sign Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak in January

The reporter claims that Aston Villa's activity in the Winter transfer window prevented Liverpool from acquiring one of their targets

Liverpool are reportedly looking to get a second centre-back deal over the line after agreeing a deal to sign Preston's Ben Davies

The Reds are reportedly in for a busy end to the January transfer window

Fresh reports have further explained how close Liverpool came to sealing a deal for a second centre-back

The Reds could be set for a busy transfer deadline day, though one huge step must first be overcome before this Croatian star can sign.