1235 – Alvaro Morata has spoken after joining Turkish champions Galatasaray on loan from AC Milan with a view to a permanent deal. The Spanish striker said: “I’m very happy to come because this is a very big club. I hope we can achieve all our goals in the league, the cup and the Europa League. I can’t wait to get together with my team-mates and help them. I want to see the atmosphere in the stadium live as soon as possible. I can promise that I will give my all on the field and fight for the jersey.”
1225 – West Ham, who play Chelsea tonight, have still not announced Ferguson yet despite the striker having a medical there yesterday. Remember, Hammers boss Graham Potter gave the Irishman his Premier League debut at Brighton in 2022. One to keep an eye on.
1135 – Things have slowed up as we head towards lunchtime! Disasi’s name is still doing the rounds, despite Tottenham stepping away, with Villa reportedly still in talks with the defender.
We can confirm that James Ward-Prowse has returned to West Ham United after a mutual agreement was reached between the two clubs.
Everyone at Forest thanks James for his professionalism and dedication during his time on Trentside and wish him well for the future. ? pic.twitter.com/9te0qgSYVi
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) February 3, 2025
1110 – James Ward-Prowse’s loan spell at Nottingham Forest has ended and the midfielder has returned to West Ham. A Forest statement said: “Everyone at Forest thanks James for his professionalism and dedication during his time on Trentside and wish him well for the future.”
Cardiff have brought in midfielder Will Alves on loan from Leicester, with Championship rivals Norwich signing defender Ruairi McConville from Brighton on a long-term contract.
?️ “It’s an ambitious time for this club and a great opportunity for me to join the team.”
Watch Marcus’ first interview since joining the Villa ? pic.twitter.com/hqG6rS59yZ
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 3, 2025
1045 – Rashford has given his first interview as a Villa player. He told Villa TV: “Definitely excited. It’s an ambitious time for this club and a great opportunity for me to join this team and help them keep pushing forward. I’m excited and can’t wait for the first training session and game. He’s (Unai Emery) a top manager and what he’s done for the club since coming in is unbelievable. It’s their constant ambition which is attractive and why you want to join such a club. You want to keep improving year on year and that’s what the team’s been doing and doing this year.”
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— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 3, 2025
1035 – Middlesbrough play Sunderland tonight in a top Championship tussle, but that won’t stop them entering the market. Michael Carrick has brought in Samuel Iling-Junior on loan from Villa, after the winger was recalled from his stint at Bologna.
1015 – Not transfer related but big news from the bottom of League Two. Carlisle, propping up the table and five points from safety, have sacked manager Mike Williamson.
Let them off the plane ⏳ pic.twitter.com/Yog9UPzSko
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) February 3, 2025
1005: Burnley are looking to bolster their squad for the Championship run-in and they have just done that, pulling off somewhat of a coup to lure Marcus Edwards away from Sporting Lisbon on loan until the end of the campaign. Clarets boss Scott Parker coached Edwards during his time in the Tottenham academy. “It feels amazing. Burnley is like a Premier League club. I’m really happy to be here,” Edwards said.
Villa have let another player go, allowing Sil Swinkels to link up with Bristol Rovers on a temporary basis.
Stefanos is a Seagull! ?? pic.twitter.com/x6uVgsTj3d
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) February 3, 2025
1000 – Brighton are planning ahead. The Seagulls have signed Stefanos Tzimas from Bundesliga 2 side FC Nuremburg for a reported £20million, with the 19-year-old forward remaining with the German club on loan for the rest of the season.
Will #THFC be busy on #DeadlineDay? Ange Postecoglou would certainly welcome some help. #CFC defender Axel Disasi has been heavily linked over the past 24 hours, but told he will not be coming to Spurs.
— George Sessions (@GeorgeSessions) February 3, 2025
0940 – I said Tottenham would be browsing the market today, but they won’t be bringing in a defender from their London rivals, according to our Spurs correspondent George Sessions. “Tottenham are exploring potential options on transfer deadline day, but will not pursue a move for Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi, who has been heavily linked with the club in the last 24 hours.”
What’s he doing here?! ?#cafc pic.twitter.com/tEmOgelRqD
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) February 3, 2025
0937 – Middlesbrough have let Alex Gilbert join Charlton on loan, while Bristol City have handed Mark Sykes a contract extension.
0930 – Joao Felix could look for more game time after struggling to get into Chelsea’s starting XI. The Portugal forward has been linked with AC Milan, for whom Kyle Walker made his debut in the derby with Inter Milan on Sunday night.
? Benicio Baker becomes a Lion!#Millwall pic.twitter.com/bDipBfKgVb
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) February 3, 2025
0905 – An early one in the Championship. Millwall have paid an undisclosed fee to capture 21-year-old winger Benicio Baker from Brighton.
Aston Villa can confirm that Kosta Nedeljković has joined RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/xs8icShHvj
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 3, 2025
0836 – Villa are expected to be busy today with Asensio and possibly a defender following Rashford through the door. It’s not just incomings at Villa Park though, with right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic joining RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the season.
0830 – Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has spoken a lot about needing help in the market after his side have struggled with injuries, with Kevin Danso signing on loan from Lens on Sunday. Will a striker come through the door at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
0800 – Good morning and welcome to the PA news agency’s live transfer deadline day blog. The window closes at 11pm for Premier League, English Football League and Scottish Premiership teams.
