Transfer deadline day as it happened: Cavani, Raphinha, Partey done
Our live deadline day blog brought you all the news, rumours and done deals on Transfer Deadline Day 2020. This is how it all unfolded.
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23.42pm: That is a wrap for deadline day. We’re still awaiting possible confirmation on Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Fulham and Joe Rodon to Spurs. Join us on Tuesday for any late deals and reaction to Monday’s business.
23.35pm: Another late one from Man Utd as they confirmed a £9m deal for Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri.
23.26pm: Good banter…..
Dreams do come true. Welcome, @Gunnersaurus! ⚪️🔴 #AnnounceGunnersaurus #DeadlineDay https://t.co/2xlJ0WWRnA pic.twitter.com/yxFDMr4yry
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) October 5, 2020
23.19pm: It’s done – and WHAT a signing for Arsenal. Thomas Partey joins Arsenal.
Welcome to the Partey! 🥳
👋 @Thomaspartey22#NoThomasNoPartey pic.twitter.com/009Er2kZBK
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 5, 2020
23.15pm: West Ham have failed in a late bid to sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori after a late change of heart from the player. A loan deal had been agreed between the clubs.
23.11pm: Everton have signed Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen on a season’s loan. Some competition now for Jordan Pickford for the table-topping Toffees.
23.07pm: An exit at Everton: Sandro Ramirez leaves to join Huesca on a three-year deal.
23.01pm: Atletico Madrid confirm that Thomas Partey has joined Arsenal. Awaiting confirmation from the Gunners’ end.
.@Arsenal pay Thomas Partey’s buyout clause at LaLiga headquarters. The player has unilaterally terminated his contract with our club.
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 5, 2020
22.55pm: Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Lucas Torreira from Arsenal.
22.51pm: Partey to Arsenal done, it seems.
🤝 Partey to Arsenal is done 🤝@TheAthleticUK #AFC #Atleti #DeadlineDay https://t.co/aXzRBXzILm
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) October 5, 2020
22.49pm: Very gentlemanly from Theo Walcott.
It’s been some start to the season @Everton We have a great squad and with Mr Ancelotti in charge I’m sure it’s going to be a great campaign! Wishing the fans, players and staff the best of luck…see you soon! 💙 pic.twitter.com/yuYnZRtcag
— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) October 5, 2020
22.37pm: Fulham have signed Joachim Andersen on a season-long loan from Lyon.
22.31pm: Southampton have re-signed Theo Walcott from Everton on a season-long loan deal.
22.30pm: And Raphinha confirmed for Leeds. He’ll wear the No 18 shirt and signs a four-year deal. Here’s our story…
✍️ #WelcomeRaphinha pic.twitter.com/CrlegrbE2n
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 5, 2020
22.15pm: Cheeky from Leeds United. To put into context, Raphinha’s move to Leeds has angered some Rennes fans, with some branding Leeds a mid-Premier League club from a “fish and chip shop” country. The reference to the ‘don’t go to bed yet’ cites a social media own goal from the club when they announced the sale of two players from a deadline day of yesteryear…
✍️ Don't go to bed just yet… there is still work to be done #LUFC pic.twitter.com/6ncOQ68wBk
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 5, 2020
22.13pm: Everton reportedly close to signing of goalkeeper Robin Olsen from Roma
22.12pm: Steven Gerrard gets his midfield wish as Rangers beat the transfer deadline to sign South African Bongani Zungu in a reported £4m deal.
22.07pm: Benfica sign Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo on a two-year loan deal worth €2m with a €20m option to buy.
21.59pm: Edinson Cavani has been confirmed by Manchester United.
🇺🇾🔴 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿.
Ladies and gentlemen: introducing @ECavaniOfficial…#MUFC pic.twitter.com/2tBLCdtjdL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
21.56pm: Two exits at Southampton. Wesley Hoedt has re-joined Lazio on loan, while Sofiane Boufal moves to Angers for an undisclosed fee.
21.52pm: Aston Villa have terminated the contract of goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
21.50pm: QPR have signed Chris Willock and Albert Adomah. We exclusively revealed Adomah was headed to Loftus Road last week.
21.47pm: The Daily Telegraph reports that Fulham are close to announcing a deal for Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
21.40pm: Nice little video from Roma to welcome Smalling back.
Rome is home. 🏠
Welcome back, @ChrisSmalling! 😃 pic.twitter.com/xzzFrF0otQ
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) October 5, 2020
21.34pm: “Hopefully there’s one more piece of good news this evening. We’re pretty confident we can get this one over the line.” – Angus Kinnear, on the prospect of Leeds signing Raphinha, on Sky Sports News.
21.28pm: One in the bag for Celtic as Diego Laxalt signs on a season’s loan from AC Milan.
📝 Comunicado Oficial 🚨🌞
¡Bienvenido al #CelticFC, Diego Laxalt! 🍀#BienvenidoLaxalt 👋🇺🇾
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) October 5, 2020
21.23pm: Amad Diallo to Manchester United is done. United will pay €20m up front, with €21m in add-ons. Deal will go through in January.
🔴 We have reached an agreement with Atalanta for the future transfer of Amad Diallo, subject to a medical, personal terms and work permit. 👋#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
21.13pm: Barcelona midfielder Rafinha is heading for PSG tonight on a free transfer, claims Mundo Deportivo.
21.00pm: Rennes have completed the signing of Liverpool target Jeremy Doku. This fella is destined for the top. Very good signing! Read more on that, here…
20.57pm: Manchester United have now officially confirmed Chris Smalling’s departure after 10 years.
After 10 years of service at Old Trafford, @ChrisSmalling has left #MUFC to join Roma on a permanent deal.
Thank you and good luck in Italy, Chris ❤️
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
20.52pm: ‘Here we go’ Arsenal – and on the deadline too……!
Arsenal are set to win their race against time. Just started to sign and complete paperworks for Thomas Partey. Medicals ok, agents fee ok, release clause triggered. Here we go on the deadline… ⚪️🔴 #AFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2020
20.45pm: Jack Wilshere’s statement after his time at West Ham came to an end.
Jack Wilshere has outlined his frustrations after his time at West Ham came to an end ⚒️ #wilshere#WHUFC pic.twitter.com/qhK5KVfjSG
— TEAMtalk (@TEAMtalk) October 5, 2020
20.26pm: The story behind Ousmane Dembele and Man Utd’s failure to sign him.
Ousmane Dembele
• Refused to agree new Barcelona contract to enable single-season loan
• Agent did not want obligation to buy clause in Manchester United loan as current contract down to final season next year
• Barca now expect France winger to stayhttps://t.co/BJyzQtijhB https://t.co/YKFsv6weRO pic.twitter.com/k3rucEhVRK— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) October 5, 2020
20.15pm: Chris Smalling to Roma is done. €15m, plus add-ons.
Chris Smalling é reforço da AS Roma por 15 milhões de euros + 5 milhões em variáveis.
O defesa inglês deixa o Manchester United e assina por três temporadas. pic.twitter.com/MY5FapMOTx— Diário de Transferências (@DTransferencias) October 5, 2020
20.05pm: Chelsea midfielder Tieumoue Bakayoko has moved to Napoli on a season-long loan.
🤝 | #Bakayoko completes move to #Napoli!
Welcome to Naples, @TimoeB08! 👋
💙 #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/FC4ZAC5829
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) October 5, 2020
19.49pm: West Ham are set to announce that Jack Wilshere’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent, according to Sky Sports.
19.40pm: It looks like Thomas Partey to Arsenal is heading in the right direction.
Will have another go at this… La Liga have confirmed to Atletico that Thomas Partey’s release clause has been triggered. First part of the medical done in Spain, second part to be completed in London. Deal expected to be completed in time.
— James Olley (@JamesOlley) October 5, 2020
19.27pm: Good news for Leeds, with former loanee Jean-Kevin Augustin set to join Nantes as a free agent from RB Leipzig. The move could conclude a complex battle between the two clubs over the striker’s ownership. Read more here…
19.17pm: Valentino Fass of Sky Sports Italia claims a deal to take Chris Smalling has beaten the deadline in Italy. Smalling is costing the Giallorossi €15m, plus add-ons.
19.04pm: Manchester City defender Tosin Adarabioyo is having a medical ahead of a potential move to fellow Premier League side Fulham.
18.53pm: The Daily Telegraph are claiming that Roma have sealed a last-gasp deal for United defender Chris Smalling, who impressed on loan last season.
18.40pm: It’s fair to say that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted with the addition of Alex Telles: “He is a player we have been tracking for some time and his performances over the past few years are exactly what we are looking for. He is a fighter and a winner and will add real determination and competition to the squad.” Read more…
18.34pm: Napoli have confirmed the signing of midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea on a season-long loan.
18.22pm: Get ready to start the Partey Arsenal fans, looks like Mikel Arteta’s top target is on his way to The Emirates…
Thomas Partey is now flying to London!
Atlético Madrid board have received the notification 1 hour ago from Arsenal for Thomas.#AFC are set to trigger the release clause for €50m tonight, race against time then… here-we-go ⚪️🔴
Atléti will complete Torreira deal on loan. 🤝
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2020
18.15pm: Another addition for Newcastle too. Toon old boy Nobby Solano will be blowing his trumpet with this one…
✍️ #NUFC are pleased to announce the signing of Rodrigo Vilca from Deportivo Municipal.
The 21-year old Peruvian midfielder has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Magpies and will initially join up with the U23s.
Welcome to Newcastle United, Rodrigo! 🇵🇪
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 5, 2020
18.10pm: Man Utd have actually made a signing!!! You are reading correctly United fans, Ed Woodward has got one over the line. Alex Telles is now a Red Devil after completing his £15.4million switch from Porto.
Signed.
Sealed.
Delivered.Welcome to #MUFC, Alex Telles! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/AJl7xsSDSq
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020
18.01pm: Tottenham could be about to sign a new centre-back after all, with reports claiming that an £18m deal has been agreed with Swansea City to bring in the highly-rated Joe Rodon.
17.50pm: We told you it was happening and now QPR have confirmed the signing of local boy Albert Adomah.
17.44pm: In other Arsenal news, Sky Sports are reporting that Sead Kolasinac’s proposed £10m move to Bayer Leverkusen is off.
17.37pm: Arsenal have confirmed that midfield misfit Matteo Guendouzi has joined Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan.
Good luck at @HerthaBSC, @MatteoGuendouzi 👊
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 5, 2020
17.24pm: RB Leipzig do some sneaky good business you know and they are seemingly at it again…
Justin Kluivert joins #DieRotenBullen on loan from @ASRomaEN ✍️
🔴⚪ #DieRotenBullen #JustInTime pic.twitter.com/RLP30cX0cO
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) October 5, 2020
17.15pm: Some Celtic business to bring to you. AC Milan left-back Diego Laxalt is undergoing a medical in London ahead of a loan deal with Neil Lennon’s men.
17.03pm: Atletico Penarol’s vice-president has confirmed that he “expects” Manchester United to sign winger Facundo Pellistri before Monday’s transfer deadline. Read more…
16.54pm: Certainly not one for Deadline Day, but watch out for January. Antoine Griezmann is unhappy with the new role he is playing under Koeman at Barcelona, according to France coach Didier Deschamps.
16.38pm: A potential outgoing for West Ham, and it’s a big one, with Felipe Anderson in talks over a move to Porto – that’s according to Fabrizio Romano…
Porto are in advanced talks to sign Felipe Anderson from West Ham. Work in progress. 🚨 #WHUFC #Porto #DeadlineDay
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2020
16.27pm: In other Sarr business. Chelsea centre back Malang Sarr, who joined in the summer from Nice, is close to agreeing his proposed loan move to Porto.
16.16pm: Manchester United have seen a deadline day bid for Watford winger Ismaila Sarr rejected, according to the MEN. The Red Devils are said to have made an offer of an initial season-long loan with the option to buy at £25million, but Watford are holding out for an outright permanent deal. Yet more disappointing news for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer… Read more…
16.01pm: Paul Merson has given his reaction to Arsenal trying to get a £45m deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey over the line, and it’s classic Merson…
15.50pm: Another potential outgoing for Arsenal, with centre-back William Saliba heading out on loan again. His old club St Ettiene have been mentioned, but there is also reported interest from Fulham and other Prem sides. Read more…
15.37pm: Anyone waiting for the obligatory Peter Odemwingie Deadline Day update, he actually hung up his boots last year. He probably has his feet up watching SSN, with a nice brew in hand, having a little chuckle to himself
15.28pm: Xherdan Shaqiri, Harry Wilson and Marko Grujic were all being tipped for Anfield exits today, but it looks as is all three are staying on Merseyside…
As things stand, it appears Marko Grujic, Xherdan Shaqiri and Harry Wilson will all remain at Liverpool. [@JamesPearceLFC]
— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) October 5, 2020
15.17pm: Looks like Everton are on the prowl for some last-ditch competition for the under-fire Jordan Pickford. Manchester United’s Sergio Romero and Tottenham’s Paulo Gazzaniga are both said to be under consideration. They’ve also been linked with Roma stopper Pau Lopez. Read more here…
15.05pm: Several reports are claiming that Tottenham will make a last-ditch bid to bring in Mourinho’s top centre-back target Milan Skriniar. Otherwise known as ‘Classic Levy Deadline Day action’. A deal still looks unlikely at this stage however.
14.56pm: If the bookies odds are a good indicator, Thomas Partey has been slashed to 1/20 to join Arsenal. Meanwhile…
🔵 Everton have emerged as 3/1 favourites to sign Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik.
🗞️ He was previously linked with Spurs and Roma. #EFC #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/MK65iTkb7x
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) October 5, 2020
14.48pm: Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has turned down the chance to join West Ham, according to the Guardian. Some reports suggested Rudiger could be used as part of a deal to bring Declan Rice to Chelsea. But that won’t happen now.
14.39pm: Positive news in Arsenal’s pursuit of Thomas Partey. Goal report that the Gunners will pay his £45m release clause. And that could mean they finally get their man. The Atletico Madrid midfielder has been a priority target all summer. Read more here….
14.30pm: There was once a time when Wilfried Zaha dominated Transfer Deadline Day. However, there seems to be no chance the winger will leave Crystal Palace today. Roy Hodgson insisted last week that Palace wouldn’t entertain any late bids.
14.20pm: Some updates on a couple of players looking to move away from Chelsea. Fulham are still pushing to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan. It’s reported that the loan fee plus wages would cost the Cottagers around £8m. Meanwhile, it seems AC Milan have dropped their interest in Antonio Rudiger. His high salary is the stumbling block.
14.10pm: West Ham and Fulham are both trying to seal a permanent move for Manchester City centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo. The former academy star has had previous loan spells at West Brom and Blackburn. The 23-year-old isn’t part of Pep Guardiola’s future plans.
14.02pm: Tottenham have made an enquiry to sign John Stones from Manchester City. The Manchester Evening News say it could be a loan move with a view to a permanent £20m deal. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho wanted to sign Stones when he was manager at Chelsea.
13.55pm: An interesting table which gives some context to each Premier League club’s spending in the transfer window.
Latest #PremierLeague table with pre-#Covid19 2018-19 economic profit/loss performance. pic.twitter.com/pxDeY6MR7G
— vysyble (@vysyble) October 5, 2020
13.49pm: Newcastle’s work appears to done in this transfer window. That’s in terms of incoming deals. They could still let several players go. Several sources say Christian Atsu could be heading to Watford.
Newcastle United work in the window done and dusted nice and early in this window. The club will confirm at some point today the signing of Peruvian playmaker, Rodrigo Vilca but the plan is to play the 21 year old in their development squad rather than the first team. #NUFC
— Ian Dennis (@Iandennisbbc) October 5, 2020
13.37pm: Transfer Deadline Day wouldn’t be complete without trying to decipher cryptic tweets. Arsenal are still trying to sort a deal for Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey. So what exactly could this egg timer mean on a tweet sent by the player’s supposed PR Officer?
⏳.
— Samuel Zigah (@Delazig) October 5, 2020
13.30pm: Everton are in talks to sign AS Roma goalkeeper Pau Lopez, according to reports in Italy. Corriere Dello Sport say Roma want a permanent deal rather than a loan. He’s been valued at €22m.
13.23pm: Fresh update about Theo Walcott. The Everton attacker is now heading for a medical at Southampton. Sky Sports report that it’s a one-season loan deal. The two clubs will pay 50% each of his wages.
13.16pm: It’s more about the outgoings for Liverpool today. But it seems Xherdan Shaqiri is set to stay put. Few take a free-kick as good as the Swiss star so Reds fans may be happy to hear that he won’t be leaving.
I’m told Xherdan Shaqiri won’t be leaving #LFC today. Had been strong enough interest for him to be omitted from Jurgen Klopp’s last two matchday squads but doesn’t appear a move will materialise barring a surprise late bid.
— David Lynch (@dmlynch) October 5, 2020
13.10pm: A new twist on the Amad Traore story. Various sources now claim that Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign the teenager winger. But the €30m deal is set to go through in January. Of course, this suggests their pursuit of Jadon Sancho could be over. Read more here….
13.00pm: A good one to shout across the office (or, more likely, message/text if you’re working from home)… Mario Balotelli may be returning to English football. Calciomercato claim he could be set for a move to Watford. His current club, Brescia, were relegated last season. Then again, so were Watford!
12.51pm: Sky Sports report that Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles are at Manchester United’s Carrington training complex. Both should complete moves today. Cavani arrives on a free while United are set to secure Telles on a five-year deal from Porto for £15.4m.
12.46pm: The reports of Everton moving for Fernando Llorente would appear wide of the mark, according to footballitalia.
#Sampdoria have reportedly reached an agreement with #Napoli for striker Fernando Llorente. #SerieA #https://t.co/6qvMxHO0eG pic.twitter.com/uWDZbX29vs
— footballitalia (@footballitalia) October 5, 2020
12.37pm: Time for some Euro Paper Talk. It includes news of an under-the-radar bid from Spurs to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele. Read more here….
12.28pm: Manchester United fans are desperate to hear news of incomings. So an interesting line here from journalist Fabrizio Romano about Atalanta’s teenage star Amad Traore. United are set to beat Parma to the punch.
Manchester United are now in advanced talks to sign Amad Traoré [2002 top talent] from Atalanta on a permanent deal! Deal collapsed with Parma (after announcement) and Man Utd in talks.
Work permit still pending, deal to be completed now or on next January. 🔴 #MUFC #DeadlineDay— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2020
12.18pm: An update on Liverpool’s potential move for Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. The Echo report that there will be no deadline move for the Spurs stopper. That’s supported by a tweet from The Athletic’s James Pearce (formerly of The Echo). He says: “Not expecting any incomings for #LFC today.”
12.08pm: Either Emerson Palmieri or Marcos Alonso will be heading out of Chelsea today, according to football.london. Latest reports from Italy say Emerson’s potential move to Juventus has fallen through due to a dispute over finances. Inter are showing interest in Alonso.
12.00pm: News from Southampton now. Sky Sports are reporting links to three players. The Saints are also showing interest in Ruben Loftus Cheek while they’re enquired about Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams. However, the most likely deal, as we reported earlier, is the return of Theo Walcott. That would be on loan.
11.50am: Fulham are hopeful of securing a loan deal for Chelsea and England star Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The midfielder is struggling to get first-team football at Stamford Bridge. The Cottagers need quality reinforcements after starting the season with four straight defeats.
11.42am: More details on Edinson Cavani’s impending move to Manchester United. The Red Devils are all set to sign the 33-year-old Uruguayan striker on a two-year deal. Read more here….
Edinson Cavani is now signing the first part of his new contract as Manchester United player until June 2022. Agents fee agreed, all details sorted and… here we go confirmed! 🔴 #MUFC #ManUtd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2020
11.32am: Liverpool’s Marco Grujic is a target for Werder Bremen. The Serbian spent two seasons on loan with Hertha Berlin. However, the Reds are seeking a permanent deal this time.
.@LFC midfielder Marko Grujic attracting interest from Werder Bremen. Club will not sanction another loan to the Bundesliga, however, so Bremen are going to have to come up with a cash offer.
— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) October 5, 2020
11.25am: Antonio Rudiger was mentioned earlier as an option for Spurs. But it’s also emerged that AC Milan and PSG could be lining up a move for the out-of-favour Chelsea defender.
11.17am: Everton have made an approach to sign Fernando Llorente from Napoli, according to Football Insider. The striker has just one year left on his contract in Italy.
11.07am: Liverpool’s need for a stronger back-up goalkeeper could be addressed today with Alisson Becker set to be out for several weeks. Adrian’s early howler in the embarrassing 7-2 defeat at Aston Villa highlighted the problem. Reports are linking Liverpool with a move for Tottenham stopper Paulo Gazzaniga. The Independent claim the Reds have made contact with Spurs about the Argentine’s availability. Read more here….
10.53am: Edinson Cavani is on the brink of signing for Manchester United, with an agreement now reached. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano.
10.39am: Hoffenheim have announced the loan signing of Ryan Sessegnon from Tottenham. Can’t wait to see how he fares in the Bundesliga!
➡️ S-E-S-S-E-G-N-O-N ⬅️#TSG Hoffenheim have signed 20-year-old @RyanSessegnon from Premier League club @SpursOfficial. The England Under-21 international has joined on loan until 30th June 2021.#WelcomeRyan pic.twitter.com/AV931TWRel
— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) October 5, 2020
10.31am: We can confirm that Cameron Carter-Vickers will join Bournemouth today, subject to a successful medical. We exclusively brought you this story last week.
10.15am: Leeds midfielder Mateusz Bogusz is set to join Segunda Liga side UD Logrones on a season’s loan.
10.04am: Arsenal still have hopes of strengthening their midfield on deadline day. We look here at Mikel Arteta’s possible business.
9.54am: Tiemoue Bakayoko is heading to Napoli on loan, while Victor Moses is returning to Inter, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea will announce that Tiemoué Bakayoko is joining Napoli on loan and are in talks with Inter for Victor Moses [on loan too].
Nothing advanced for Emerson Palmieri to Juventus [he’s not close] and Toni Rüdiger to AC Milan [Spurs considering him just as backup option] 🔵 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2020
9.45am: Godfrey speaks! The Everton new boy has told supporters what to expect after he sealed a £26m switch to Goodison Park. Read more here….
9.28am: We’re also told it could be a busy day at Arsenal. Sead Kolasinac is set to seal a £9m return to Germany with Bayer Leverkusen. We also we understand Calum Chambers could also be on the move
9.12am: We can reveal that Theo Walcott has decided to leave Everton after slipping down the pecking order. We exclusively revealed last week he has been told he is free to leave should he wish. We understand it is former club Southampton who are favourites. What a story that would be!
9.04am: The first major signing of deadline day arrives – and it’s more good news for Everton. That’s after Ben Godfrey secured his arrival at Goodison in a £25m deal from Norwich.
✍️ | It’s good news for the Blues… 🎶#WelcomeGodfrey pic.twitter.com/ZhcGTRyMXk
— Everton (@Everton) October 5, 2020
9am: We’re told Albert Adomah is with QPR this morning undergoing a medical, as exclusively revealed last week.
8.49am: Good news for Leeds fans. A deal for Rennes winger Raphina looks set to go through with a deal worth around £20m agreed for the Brazilian.
Leeds will get the extra forward/attacking midfielder they wanted as they have agreed a deal worth around £20m with Rennes for Raphinha.
— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) October 5, 2020
8.37am: Your deadline day Paper Talk has landed. Spurs’ Milan Skriniar hopes may be fading, but a Brazil defender could be incoming. Meanwhile, a United full-back could be heading to Southampton.
8.24am: Could Liverpool make a shock deadline day swoop for a new keeper? Jamie Carragher certainly thinks it’s a possibility….
8.12am: Manchester United look set to be busy boys on the final day. Here’s a look at the three deals they hope to seal…
8am: Good morning, hope everyone is well. Stick with us for a full and comprehensive coverage of Transfer Deadline Day 2020. Premier League clubs have until 11pm (BST) to secure their business ahead of the new season.
A reminder though to give clubs more time in the age of coronavirus, they will be able to do domestic transfers up until October 16. This will be for loans or permanent transfers between Premier League and EFL clubs.