Transfer deadline day live: Done deals, rumours and all the updates
We will bring you the latest transfer news and drama as it happens
Highlights
Liverpool monitoring Ryan Flamingo and Ajax defender Youri Baas
Liverpool keeping tabs on PSV Eindhoven defender Ryan Flamingo as well as Ajx defender Youri Baas
Source: DaveOCKOP
Mateta AC Milan move in danger after knee issue in medical
Jean-Philippe Mateta's move from Crystal Palace to AC Milan is in danger due to knee problems picked up in the medical. Further checks were completed this morning and Milan are now waiting for the final diagnosis, with a club doctor in Paris.
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Source: Florian Plettenberg
Official: Valerien Ismael leaves Blackburn Rovers by mutual consent
Valerien Ismael was appointed head coach of Championship side Blackburn Rovers on 25 February 2025, signing a three and a half year contract.
On 2 February 2026, he left the club by mutual consent, with Rovers in the relegation zone and three points from safety.
Source: Blackburn Rovers official X
Crystal Palace await AC Milan verdict on Mateta medical
Crystal Palace are still waiting for AC Milan final verdict on Jean Philippe Mateta medical. This also impacts final approval on Strand Larsen deal, waiting for Mateta situation. No other Italian clubs working on Mateta deal at present.
Source: Fabrizio Romano
Harvey Elliott expected to remain at Aston Villa
Elliott is now 3 appearances away from triggering a transfer worth £35M after initially joining on loan in the summer.
Source: BBC Sport
FC Porto sign Seko Fofana on loan from Rennes
FC Porto have signed Seko Fofana from Rennes on loan until the end of the season. €2M loan fee with a €17M obligation to buy + add-ons and sell-on clause. He was playing in Saudi Pro league from 2023-25
Source: FCPorto
Armel Bella Kotchap completes permanent move to Hellas Verona
Armel Bella-Kotchap’s loan move to Hellas Verona has been turned into permanent deal. Agreement done with Southampton.
source: Fabrizio Romano
Ronaldo intervention delays Benzema move as Kante, En Nesyri deals stall
Cristiano Ronaldo's intervention in Karim Benzema's Al-Hilal transfer has caused Kanté to be unable to sign with Fenerbahçe yet. En-Nesyri has also been unable to join Al-Ittihad. The clubs have finalized the agreements and submitted them to the Saudi Pro League; official signatures are on hold pending approval.
source: Yağız Sabuncuoğlu
Official: Eintracht Frankfurt name Albert Riera new head coach
Eintract Frankfurt have appointed former Liverpool winger Albert Riera as first-team manager.
Chelsea defender Disasi closing in on West Ham move
West Ham are waiting for Axel Disasi’s final answer on the transfer after verbal agreement with Chelsea over loan deal
source: Fabrizio Romano
Arsenal open talks with Hearts over Scotland striker James Wilson
Arsenal open discussions with Hearts FC on Scottish talent James Wilson, 18 year old striker already capped for the National Team. Initial loan deal being discussed club to club
source: Fabrizio Romano
Quiet deadline day expected for Manchester United
According to BBC sport and various other outlets, Manchester United are not going to be busy on the deadline day. But never say never in football. We will wait and see.
Chelsea turn to Tylel Tati after missing out on Jeremy Jacquet
Chelsea are intensifying their contact with Nantes regarding defender Tylel Tati after losing out to Liverpool for the signing of Jérémy Jacquet. The real challenge is convincing the player to make the move with. Chelsea's plan to loan him straight to Strasbourg. Tati does not want to make such a hasty decision given he's having a solid season for Nantes.
Source: lequipe
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