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Hello and welcome to our Winter Transfer Deadline Day Liveblog. My name is David and I'll be your host today as we take you around all the deals happening across the Elite leagues in football today.
- 1:49 AM: And that's it from me tonight guys. It's been fun taking you through all the deals on #DeadlineDay in what was truly a crazy January transfer window. Keep following Pulse Sports Nigeria for all the fresh developments in the coming hours and stay tuned for our Deadline Day Transfer round-up in the coming hours. It's goodbye for now.
- 1:10 AM: So there you have it guys, Chelsea were reportedly able to get their man from Benfica with an official announcement still yet to arrive.
- Hakim Ziyech's loan move to PSG looks off as it stands, PSG will reportedly appeal later today to the LFP.
- Marcel Sabitzer has already signed his contract as a new Manchester United player and completed his medicals according to reports, still waiting on official confirmation as well.
- Paul Onuachu is yet to be announced as Southampton's new signing.
- Pedro Porro also joined Tottenham Hotspur from Sporting CP.
- FC Barcelona still having issues completing a deal for Julain Araujo from LA Galaxy.
- Keylor Navas to Nottingham Forest is reportedly a done deal.
- Matt Doherty has already terminated his contract with Spurs to join Atletico Madrid on loan until the end of the season.
- Arsenal fans saw the arrival of Jorginho from Chelsea, while Sambi Lokonga and Cedric Soares completed moves to Crystal Palace and Fulham respectively.
- Joao Cancelo is officially a Bayern Munich player. A loan deal from Manchester City with an obligation to buy. #DEADLINEDAY
- 1:04 AM: DONE DEAL!! Leicester have signed Harry Souttar from Stoke on a permanent deal. The 24-year-old Australia international joins on a five-year deal. #DeadlineDay
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12:49 AM: INCOMING BLUE!! We now understand that Enzo Fernandez has signed all the contracts with Chelsea and is completing his medical in Portugal after which an official announcement from both clubs is to be expected. #DeadlineDay
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- 12:34 AM: More on Hakim Ziyech to PSG deal collapse: Chelsea reportedly failed to send back the paperwork on time. PSG will reportedly also appeal later today. The deal is looking more uncertain by the minute despite an agreement being reached before the deadline. #DeadlineDay
- 12:25 AM: ICYMI: Lazio have signed Luca Pellegrini from Juventus. #DeadlineDay
- 12:19 AM: DEAL OFF? Reports say PSG and Chelsea signed the contracts but were not sent back to be registered in time — contracts are not validated as of now, One to keep an eye on. #DeadlineDay
12: 12 AM: Hakim Ziyech to PSG is still not 100% DONE yet. Clubs still signing contracts. #DeadlineDay
- 12:05 PM: DONE DEAL!! Nottingham Forest announce the signing of Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United. #DeadlineDay
- 12:03 AM: However, some deals have already been signed and agreed with official confirmation set to arrive. #DeadlineDay
- 12:00 AM: BREAKING!! The winter transfer window has OFFICIALLY CLOSED! #DeadlineDay
- 11:50 PM: DONE DEAL!! Tottenham fans can get excited now. That's because the club have officially announced the signing of talented wingback Pedro Porro from Sporting CP. #DeadlineDay
- 11:45 PM: CLOCK TICKING!!15 minutes to go until the end of the Winter transfer Deadline!!
- Chelsea still working on Enzo Deal having finally reached an agreement with Benfica
- Official statements yet to come for Sabitzer, Pedro Porro, Keylor Navas and Hakim Ziyech. We're still keeping an eye on all these deals. #DeadlineDay
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- 11:38 PM: DEAL AGREED! Barcelona are really working hard on Julian Araujo's deal from LA Galaxy. Araujo will reportedly join the Barcelona B Team once the deal is done. #DeadlineDay
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- 11:32 PM: MORE ON ENZO TO CHELSEA - Enzo Fernández will reportedly sign with Chelsea until June 2031. #DeadlineDay
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- 11:28 PM: DEAL AGREED! PSG have reportedly now reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest for Keylor Navas.
- Earlier today reports stated the move was OFF but now Navas is heading to the Premier League from all indications. #DeadlineDay
- 11:23 PM: Matt Doherty joins Atletico Madrid on LOAN until the end of the season. #OFFICIAL #DeadlineDay
- 11:19 PM: DONE DEAL! Hector Bellerin leaves Barcelona for Sporting CP. #DeadlineDay
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- 11:11 PM: DEAL AGREED! Chelsea are really getting busy on this crazy deadline day. We understand that the Blues have reached and agreement with PSG for the transfer of Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech. Medicals have also been reportedly done, with a club official statement expected in the coming minutes. #DeadlineDay
- 11:05 PM: DONE DEAL!! Atletico Madrid announce the signing of Matt Doherty from Tottenham Hotspur on LOAN for the rest of the season. #DeadlineDay
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10:57 PM: DEAL AGREED! Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Benfica for Enzo Fernandez. The fee is believed to be worth up to €120 million as per Fabrizio Romano. #DeadlineDay
- 10:50 PM: DONE DEAL!! AFC Bournemouth have announced Hamed Traorè has joined the club from Sassuolo on an initial LOAN. #DeadlineDay.
- 10:47 PM: DONE DEAL!! Nottingham Forest have officially announced the signing of Felipe from Atletico Madrid. #DeadlineDay. The club are still interested in PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
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- 10:39 PM: UPDATE! Anthony Elanga will not be leaving Manchester United this window despite being linked with a loan move to Everton.
- 10:08 PM: DONE DEAL! Crystal Palace have officially announced the signing of Naouirou Ahamada. #DeadlineDay
- 10:05 PM: DONE DEAL! Meanwhile, we can tell you AFC Bournemouth have completed the signing of highly-rated Ukraine international Illia Zabarnyi from Dynamo Kyiv.
- 10: 00 PM: CLOCK TICKING! Two hours to go until the Winter Transfer Market Deadline!
- Will Chelsea get their man from Benfica? Follow Pulse Sports Nigeria for all the updates in the winter transfer market LIVE AS THEY HAPPEN! #DeadlineDay
- 9:58 PM: Jorginho officially leaves Chelsea. It's been done and he's now going to ply his trade in North London. He had some great moments at the club, but how much will he be missed Blues fans? #DeadlineDay
- 9:50 PM: NEWEST RED DEVIL!! Marcel Sabitzer has been spotted arriving at Carrington Ground to seal his move to Manchester United from Bayern Munich. #DeadlineDay.
- 9:47 PM: DEAL AGREED! Bournemouth have just signed all the documents for Hamed Traoré deal, Fabrizio Romano.
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- 9:40 PM: Inter CEO confirms Milan Skriniar ABSOLUTELY will leave San Siro in June for PSG and not January - never in doubt. Both clubs could not find an agreement for an immediate transfer. #DeadlineDay
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- 9:34PM: DEAL CLOSE! Fulham have agreed a deal with Arsenal for Cedric Soares according to multiple reports. We're told it's a LOAN DEAL until the end of the season. #DeadlineDay.
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- 9:29 PM: West Brom are reportedly optimistic on completing a LOAN deal for Chelsea youngster Omari Hutchinson. #DeadlineDay
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- 9:14 PM: DEAL AGREED! Pedro Porro has just signed his contract as new Tottenham Hotspur player according to multiple reports. Antonio Conte has got his new wingback! #DeadlineDay
- 9:04 PM: DONE DEAL!! Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Jorginho from Chelsea. The Italian midfielder joins on an 18-month deal. How are you feeling Gunners fans? #DeadlineDay
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- 9:02 PM: DEAL AGREED! Hector Bellerin is nearing his witch to Sporting Lisbon. Multiple reports say an agreement has already been reached with Barcelona for the Spanish right back. #DeadlineDay
- 9:00 PM: CLOCK TICKING! Two hours to go until the Winter Transfer Market Deadline.
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- 8:51 PM: DEAL CLOSE! In a turn of events, Nottingham Forest and PSG have reportedly now reached full verbal agreement on Keylor Navas deal. If all goes well, Navas could become a Forest player tonight. #DeadlineDay
- 8:45 PM: DONE DEAL!! We can tell you now that Thorgan Hazard has officially signed for PSV on LOAN. The club have announced. Hazard joins from Borussia Dortmund. #DeadlineDay
- 8: 42 PM: DEAL UNDERWAY?! We understand Chelsea and PSG are reportedly still in discussions over a deal for Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan attacker wants the move. Curious to know Chelsea fans thoughts about this. #DeadlineDay
- 8:40: DONE DEAL!! Real Betis have announced the signing of Ayoze Perez from Leicester City. #DeadlineDay
- 8:36 PM: DEAL CLOSE! Meanwhile, Barcelona are closing in on another arrival this January. Reports say Julian Araujo is close to completing a switch to the Camp Nou from LA Galaxy.
- 8:30: DEAL OFF! Fiorentina will not sell Sofyan Amrabat to Barcelona this January. How much of a blow is this to Barca fans, seeing as the Moroccan really wanted this move? #DeadlineDay
8:00 PM: DEAL AGREED!! Marcel Sabitzer will be a Manchester United player in the coming hours. Full agrrement reached on LOAN deal, no buy option reported. #DeadlineDay
- 7:36 PM: DEAL AGREED! Paul Onuachu to Southampton is already a DONE DEAL according to reports. The Super Eagles striker is undergoing his medical. #DeadlineDay
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- 7:27 PM: DEAL AGREED! Matt Doherty has reportedly signed the contract to join Atletico Madrid ON LOAN until the end of the season. #DeadlineDay
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- 7:18 PM: NERVY MOMENTS! We understand that Enzo to CHELSEA is still not a done deal. Enzo is also not yet having his medicals at Chelsea as earlier reports claimed. Although, Chelsea's representatives are still on standby alongside a medical team. Player wants the move but Rui Costa wants to keep the player. #DeadlineDay
- 7:14 AM: DEAL AGREED! Albert Sambi Lokonga to Crystal Palace is reportedly done and sealed after medical done in the afternoon.
- 7:07 PM: Fiorentina are reportedly set to sign Moroccan talent Abdelhamid Sabiri valid from July 1, Sabiri will join on a permanent deal from Sampdoria, reports Fabrizio Romano. #DeadlineDay
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- 7:02 PM: CLOCK TICKING!
- Less than 5 hours until the end of the Transfer window.
- Chelsea remain in talks with Benfica over a deal for Enzo Fernandez but is reportedly having a medical in Portugal.
- Jorginho is yet to be announced officially as an Arsenal player after sealing a move from Chelsea and completing his medical.
- Paul Onuachu is edging closer to a move to Southampton from Genk.
- And Old Trafford reportedly awaits Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich. #DeadlineDay
- 6:57 PM: GETTING CLOSER! is Marcel Sabitzer's move to Manchester United. How are you feeling Red Devils fans? #DeadlineDay
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- 6:39: CLOSING IN!! Meanwhile, Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Paul Onuachu is undergoing a medical in Nantes, France, ahead of his move to Southampton from Genk reports The Athletic. #DeadlineDay
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- 6:37: OFFICIAL! Djed Spence joins Rennes on LOAN with NO buy option from Tottenham. #DeadlineDay
- 6:23 PM: DEAL CLOSE! Marcel Sabitzer is reportedly on his way to Manchester to complete a deal from Bayern Munich. #DeadlineDay
- 6:18 PM: DONE DEAL! Tottenham Hotspur confirm Djed Spence has left the club on LOAN to Ligue 1 club Rennes. #DeadlineDay
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- 6:18 PM: BACK IN? Reports say that Nottingham Forest have returned for talks with PSG over Keylor Navas. Recall that earlier today, talks broke down between the two clubs over the fee. Steve Cooper, however, is insistent on getting a backup for Dean Henderson in goal this season.
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- 6:14 PM: OFFICIAL! Sofyan Amrabat has been excluded from Fiorentina's matchday squad to face Torino on Wednesday. Could the Moroccan get his move? #DeadlineDay
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- 6:08 PM: Marcel Sabitzer is edging closer to a move to Manchester United. The Austrian midfielder reportedly has a medical scheduled and it looks like the Red Devils will win the race for his signature ahead of Chelsea who were also keen on his services this January. #DeadlineDay
- 6:03 PM: BREAKING!! The Winter Transfer window in Germany is OFFICIALLY CLOSED. #DeadlineDay
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- 5:58 PM: DEAL CLOSE?! Chelsea have been reportedly allowed to have a medical with Enzo Fernandez in Portugal as the Blues remain optimistic of agreeing a deal with Benfica. Rui Costa really making the Londoners sweat it out. #DeadlineDay
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- 5:44 PM: DEAL CLOSE! Reports now say that Southampton have agreed a deal worth €21 million to sign Paul Onuachu from Genk.
- 5:30 PM: Another Super Eagles star could be on the move. Reports suggest that Genk striker Paul Onuachu could be on bis way to the Premier League with Southampton understood to be his destination. We're keeping a close eye on that one. #DeadlineDay
- 5:26 PM: NEW GUNNER! Jorginho has already been pictured in the Arsenal kit after photos from his shoot leaked online. #DeadlineDay
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- 5:11 PM: DEAL CLOSE! Chelsea are getting closer to the signing of Enzo Fernandez with reports saying the Argentine star is already set for his medical in Portugal. Sky Sports understands. #DeadlineDay
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- 4:58 PM: Hector Bellerin is reportedly nearing a switch to Sporting Lisbon following an agreement with Barcelona. The former Arsenal defender will have his medical in the coming hours. #DeadlineDay
- 4:52 PM: DONE DEAL! Leicester City have completed the signing of Ghanaian youngster Nathan Opoku. Opoku will join Belgium club OH Leuven on loan for the rest of the season
- 4:44 PM: The deal for Enzo Fernandez is expected to shatter the British transfer record in a fee that could rise to as much as €150M inclusive of add-ons. #DeadlineDay
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- 4:32 PM: Meanwhile, the biggest story of the January transfer window is expected to be Enzo Fernandez's proposed move from Benfica to Chelsea. Chelsea fans just have to be a bit patient with club representatives currently working double time to get the deal done. Sources have also said Chelsea's medical team are already on standby in Portugal as Todd Boehly wants to make sure the Blues get their man. #DeadlineDay
- 4:32 PM: Reports suggest Olympique Marseille have opened talks with Chelsea to sign Timoue Bakayoko who is currently on loan at AC Milan. #DeadlineDay
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- 4:02 PM: DEAL OFF! Isco to Union Berlin is NOT Happening, the club has officially confirmed. The former Real Madrid star will remain a free agent for now. #DeadlineDay
- 3:51 PM: Sofyan Amrabat has a message for fans amid his proposed move to Barcelona from Fiorentina. Barca are having issues meeting Fiorentina's demands for the Moroccan star. #DeadlineDay
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- 3:44 PM: FC Bayern's new boy Joao Cancelo denies any rift with coach Pep Guardiola following his move to Germany. Here's shis first words as a Bayern Munich player. #DeadlineDay
- 3:30 PM: PSG have named Nottingham Forest target Keylor Navas in the 21-man squad for their match against Montpellier on Wednesday. Forest and PSG failed to reach an agreement for the Costa Rican keeper on #DeadlineDay.
- 3:29 PM: Back in the Premier League, reports have emerged that Crystal Palace are closing in on a deal for Arsenal midfielder Sambi Lokonga. The Gunners are also closing in on a deal for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho. #DeadlineDay
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- 3:20 PM: Pedro Porro is getting closer to becoming a Tottenham Hotspur player. Reports state the 23-year-old Spanish wingback is completing a medical that will see him becomke a new Spurs player from Sporting CP. #DeadlineDay
- 3:12 PM: Here are some photos from OGC Nice's new no.9 - Terem Moffi. #SoarSuperEagles #DeadlineDay
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- 3:05 PM: Some photos from Joao Cancelo's switch to Bayern Munich have emerged. How are you feeling Bayern fans? #ianSanMia
- 2:50 PM: OFFICIAL DONE DEAL!! Terem Moffi signs for OGC Nice. The Super Eagles of Nigeria star joins from Lorient in a deal worth up to €30m. #DeadlineDay
- 2:42 PM: Jorginho has reportedly completed his medicals ahead of his move to Arsenal. It's getting closer Arsenal fans. #DeadlineDay
- 2:36 PM: Manchester United have approached Bayern Munich for Marcel Sabitzer reports Plettigoal. United looking for a replacement for Eriksen following his injury. #DeadlineDay
- 2:30 PM: FC Barcelona are having issues pulling off a deal for Sofyan Amrabat as they are reportedly finding issues including an obligation to buy clause into his deal with Fiorentina due to Financial Fair Play. #DeadlineDay
- 2:27 PM: Manchester United have been dealt an injury blow on #DeadlineDay with Christian Eriksen being ruled out of action until April. Erik ten Hag has expressed doubt about a deadline-day replacement.
- 1:34 PM: In Barcelona, Xavi says the club is open to more signings this January. The Baugrana are interested in Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat and have already seen Memphis Depay leave this winter. Reports understand Hector Bellerin could also be on the move as well. #DeadlineDay.
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- 1:25 PM: Something is happening in Paris, France as Christophe Galtier confirms Paris St Germain are still in talks with Chelsea to complete a deal for Hakim Ziyech on #DeadlineDay. Chelsea want a straight sale as per reports, and the Moroccan is open to the move as well.
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- 1:18 PM: DEAL CLOSE! Southampton have reportedly reached full agreement with Rennes for Ghana International Kamaldeen Sulemana, fee close to €25m, Fabrizio Romano reports. Everton and RB Leipzig were reportedly thought to be interested in his services. #DeadlineDay
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- ON NAVAS DEAL: Finances look impossible, even though Navas was keen on the move. Steve Cooper is reportedly now searching for another GK option urgently to back up Dean Henderson at the club. #DeadlineDay
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- 1:05 PM: DEAL OFF! Keylor Navas' move to Nottingham Forest from PSG has reportedly broken down, Sky Sports reports.
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- 12:50 PM: Still with Barcelona, Benjamin Pavard will NOT be making a switch to Spain from Bayern Munich on #DeadlineDay. Reports have suggested the France World Cup winner could instead move in the summer.
- 12:46 PM: Sofyan Amrabat to Barcelona is another move to look out for. The Moroccan reportedly missed Fiorentina training today in a bid to force a last-minute move to Barcelona via Fabrizio Romano. Will the Blaugrana get their man? #DeadlineDay
- 12:26 PM: BREAKING: Bayern Munich have officially announced the arrival of Joao Cancelo on LOAN from Manchester City. Cancelo will wear the No.22 jersey. #DeadlineDay
- 12:08: Tottenham have completed the signing of striker Jude Soonsup-Bell on a permanent move from Chelsea. #DeadlineDay
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- 12:02 PM: Two minutes past noon and Arsenal fans have made their feelings clear on Twitter. Probably over the deal to get Jorginho in. I can understand Arsenal fans' frustration having seen a move for Moses Caicedo breakdown over Brighton's aking price. #EduOut is currently trending.... #DeadlineDay
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- Cancelo is set to make a switch to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Multiple reports have already said it's even a DONE DEAL!! with an official confirmation from Bayern Munich expected later today. #DeadineDay
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- Meanwhile, Joao Cancelo has already said his goodbye to Manchester City on Instagram today. He posted a highlight reel of some of his best moments with the club with a caption that read: 'Once a Cityzen, always a Cityzen. Thank you 💙
#mommyblessme'
- 11:38: Back at Tottenham, Djed Spence has reportedly completed a medical ahead of a loan move to Ligue 1 club Rennes. #DeadlineDay
- 11:33 AM: We understand that Barcelona have seen a bid for Moroccan World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat - REJECTED. Barca's opening proposal for the Moroccan was a loan deal, buy option not mandatory for €40m total package via Fabrizio Romano. #DeadlineDay
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- 11:25 AM: BREAKING: Bernardo Silva will remain at Manchester City and not make a move this window, Sky Sports understands. Silva was reportedly a target for Catalan club Barcelona.
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- 11:21: Tottenham Hotspur also await the arrival of Pedro Porro who will join from Sporting CP after both clubs reached an agreement yesterday according to multiple reports. Porro will undergo his medical in the coming hours. #DeadlineDay
- 11:19: Let's head to Spain now where it's been reported that Matt Doherty has joined Atletico Madrid on loan for the remainder of the season. #DeadlineDay
- 11:14 AM: Chelsea on the other hand are currently on stand-by to complete the biggest deal of the winter transfer window and possibly one of the biggest transfers in football. The Blues still want Enzo Fernandez but are yet to reach a breakthrough with Benfica. That's one to keep an eye on.
- Apparently, Brighton's solid stance on Moses Caicedo has now seen Arsenal close in on a deal for Chelsea's vice-captain. What next for Moses Caicedo at the moment is what the fan on social media are asking? And how are you feeling Arsenal fans? Let us know your thoughts on our social media pages. Follow Pulse Sports Nigeria on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to share your thoughts. #DeadlineDay
- 11:05 AM: DEAL CLOSE!! We understand that Arsenal have now AGREED a deal for Jorginho for Chelsea in a fee worth up to £12m as per Fabrizio Romano.
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- 10:51 am: Yesterday, we heard reports of Arsenal making a move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho. Reports today now suggest the Gunners are closing in on a deal for the 31-year-old Italian who is touted to be a backup for Mikel Arteta's midfield via Sky Sports. #DeadlineDay #AFC
- NORWICH have officially announced Marquinhos' arrival from Arsenal. We're told it's a LOAN DEAL!! He will wear the Jersey number 13. #DeadlineDay.
- 10:44 am: Let's turn our attention now to business in the Netherlands. Former Chelsea and Crystal Palace star Patrick van Aanholt is set to join PSV from Turkish club Galatasaray. #DealineDay
- 10:41 am: Leeds United have signed Diogo Monteiro from Switzerland club Servette, deal agreed and signed. #DealineDay
- 10:37 am: Arsenal are set to be busy on the final day of the winter transfer window. Fabrizio Romano reports that Marquinhos has joined championship side Norwich on a LOAN DEAL until the end of the season. #DeadlineDay
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