It’s transfer deadline day as Premier League clubs face a frantic few hours to complete last-minute deals before 11pm tonight.
There’s already been one huge twist today as Mathys Tel has reversed his decision not to join Tottenham. The Bayern Munich forward has flown to England and is undergoing a medical ahead of a loan move to the north London club, which will now have an option to buy at the behest of Spurs.
The young Frenchman had reportedly been the target of both Manchester United – who were on the hunt for a new forward after Marcus Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan but look set to stand pat for financial reasons – and Arsenal, who had not given up hope of signing him.
Elsewhere, Manchester City’s flaws were exposed by Arsenal in a 5-1 defeat yesterday and Pep Guardiola’s side look set to sign defensive midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Porto for around £50m as a Rodri replacement. Chelsea could still see some action too, with Ben Chilwell and Joao Felix among the players who may depart after Carney Chukwuemeka already did to Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea have been linked with Alejandro Garnacho throughout the window and while the 20-year-old Manchester United winger looks unlikely to follow Rashford out of the door, Red Devils left-back Tyrell Malacia is set to sign on loan for PSV as we tick towards tonight’s 11pm deadline. Follow all the latest updates in our live blog below.
DONE DEAL! Jeffrey Schlupp joins Celtic
Some more Palace news, going in the other direction, with Jeffrey Schlupp officially joining Scottish champions Celtic on loan.
The versatile winger/left-back/forward has signed until the end of the season after making almost 250 appearances since joining from Leicester, where he won a Premier League title, in 2017.
He has also been capped 20 times for Ghana throughout his career.
Luke Baker3 February 2025 23:24
DONE DEAL! Ben Chilwell becomes a Crystal Palace player
The deals are coming thick and fast now. Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Ben Chilwell on loan from Chelsea.
The 28-year-old left-back joins the Eagles until the end of the season after being frozen out at Chelsea and he’ll hope to resurrect his England career at Selhurst Park.
Chilwell said: “I’m very excited to be here. Crystal Palace is a club that’s going in a great direction. You look at the last few months, with the results and how the team’s playing, and it was a no-brainer to make the decision to come here.”
Luke Baker3 February 2025 23:22
DONE DEAL! Mathys Tel is a Tottenham player
The one we’ve been waiting for. Mathys Tel has finally been confirmed as joining Tottenham on loan from Bayern Munich.
Tel has signed until the end of the season, subject to international clearance and work permit, and the deal includes an option to buy the 19-year-old forward in the summer.
The France under-21 international gives Spurs a much-needed additional option up top.
Luke Baker3 February 2025 23:17
Man City finally sign Rodri replacement with £49m splurge on Porto star
Gonzalez has signed a four-and-a-half year contract at the Etihad Stadium and has become City’s fourth signing in 15 days.
Read the full story from Richard Jolly:
Luke Baker3 February 2025 23:14
DONE DEAL! Nico Gonzalez joins Man City
And there it is! Finally we have confirmation of Nico Gonzalez moving to Man City.
A £49m move for the 23-year-old defensive midfielder from Porto to replace the injured Rodri.
It takes City’s spending in this winter window to £172m.
Luke Baker3 February 2025 23:04
DONE DEAL! Gavin Bazunu leaves Southampton
Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has joined Belgian side Standard Liege on loan.
The 22-year-old Ireland international hasn’t featured this season after making 41 appearances in the Saints’ promotion campaign to the Premier League.
That is largely because he has spent nine months on the sidelines with an Achilles injury and will now join Liege until the end of the season
Luke Baker3 February 2025 23:00
Moves we’re expecting to be completed ahead of the deadline
Ok, let’s take stock here. With just under 30 minutes to go until the 11pm deadline, which deals are we expecting to be confirmed and completed (or confirmed after the deadline but with the ridiculous ‘deal sheet’ having been completed pre-11pm)?
- Mathys Tel should complete his loan move (with an option to buy) from Bayern Munich to Tottenham after a dramatic change of heart earlier today
- Man City are set to sign defensive midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Porto for £50m as a Rodri replacement
- AC Milan will confirm the signing of Joao Felix on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season
- Axel Disasi is also set to leave Chelsea on loan for Aston Villa until the end of the campaign
- Crystal Palace will make it a trio of Chelsea loanee departures as left-back Ben Chilwell is headed to Selhurst Park
- The 36-year-old Willian will re-sign for Fulham after being released by Olympiakos but they may not be until tomorrow as he’s a free agent
Luke Baker3 February 2025 22:34
Joao Felix lands in Italy for for AC Milan move
Video has emerged of Joao Felix at Milan airport as he prepares to seal his move to AC Milan.
He’s largely been an entirely pointless signing by Chelsea having signed a seven-year contract when signing from Atletico Madrid in a £45m deal last August.
Milan are paying his wages and a £5m loan fee until the end of the season. Official confirmation imminent.
Luke Baker3 February 2025 22:22
Willian agrees deal in principle with Fulham
The slightly left-field news of 36-year-old Willian returning to Fulham is just about over the line.
Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth is reporting that the Cottagers have agreed a deal in principle to re-sign the Brazilian forward after he was released by Olympiakos at the end of December.
As he’s a free agent, he’s not subject to the same 11pm deadline as players still at their clubs, so a formal announcement is expected tomorrow.
Luke Baker3 February 2025 22:13
DONE DEAL! Rob Holding leaves Crystal Palace
Rob Holding has completed his loan move to Sheffield United from Crystal Palace.
Ex-Arsenal centre-back Holding has moved to Bramall Lane in a deal until the end of the season, where he will try to help the Blades earn promotion back to the Premier League.
Holding said: “It’s been a long day but it is well worth it, I’m happy to be here. I had a quick word with the gaffer and I’m excited with the project he’s got going on here, it is a good environment to be in.
“It is a fresh start, I’m looking for a bit of consistency with games and see what happens in the second half of the season.”
Luke Baker3 February 2025 22:04