Welcome to our live coverage of today’s latest transfer news, gossip and done deals as we bring you the very latest rumours from the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and more.
The biggest transfer story of the window has, of course, been Manchester United’s interest in Sporting Lisbon skipper Bruno Fernandes. After weeks of little movement we are expecting that story to progress significantly in the next 48 hours, as United move to bolster their injury-hit squad. One of Wednesday’s most intriguing rumours was that Daniel Levy has contacted Real Madrid about potentially bringing Gareth Bale back to the club on loan. The Welshman would be open to the move and Real are desperate for him to leave the club – but will Spurs be able to afford his staggering wages, even if partially subsidised by the Spanish giants?
Meanwhile, Liverpool have been fairly active this month and could move for a third younger player while also continuing to monitor Timo Werner, who appears increasingly open to a move to Anfield. And Chelsea are also chasing a new striker and expect the Premier League rivals to clash over the next few days as they pursue similar transfer targets. So stick with us and follow all of the latest transfer news, gossip and done deals live below.
“It (Louie’s signing) sends a powerful message about the ambition of this football club,” Harrison told Villa TV.
“We’re delighted - Louie is a local person and his family are all Villa fans, as is Louie.
“He is still a very young man but as he’s developed, he’s always been one player that you always recognise as having outstanding attributes. He’s got a fantastic mentality, he’s desperate to do well for this football club.
“He’s really driven, he’s got great family support, but in terms of what he can achieve, we firmly believe that he can be an outstanding number nine for this football club.”
Solskjaer lost the fans last night – now he’s losing the dressing room
Here's the latest from Manchester United as our Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney delves behind the scenes at Old Trafford, where there is disquiet in the dressing room.
The former Liverpool full-back has entered the final six months of his Gers deal and but would love to extend his stay in Glasgow.
Flanagan was back in the Light Blues' starting line-up for Wednesday's 1-0 win over St Mirren as James Tavernier recovers from appendix surgery but it was just his eighth game so far.
"It felt good to be back in the team - good to be back starting a game and great to be back on the pitch," he said. "It's not been difficult to keep myself motivated. Definitely not. You always have to be ready. Things can happen and you see the freak accident with James.
"We have a big squad and everyone is waiting in the wings just in case. Is it a big six months with my contract situation? Definitely. The manager just tells me to go and do what I do every time I play, so I am giving 100 per cent whenever I get on the pitch.
"I would love to be here beyond the summer. It's a great club with great fans. Everything about it great, so I would love to be here."
The Spurs midfielder hobbled off during the second half of his side's 2-1 win over Norwich following a challenge from Todd Cantwell and he will be fully assessed once the problem has settled down.
Mourinho was initially too worried to ask his medical staff the severity of the injury immediately after the game, but offered a positive update when he left the stadium.
He said: "It is not a crazy one - hopefully weeks and not months."
He had earlier said in his press conference: "I prefer not to know before I come in here so I come with a normal face.
"I don't want to come in here with a very upset face, so I'm even afraid to ask, but when I leave here I have to ask."
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United and Chelsea have both been linked with Dinamo and Spain star Dani Olmo. There could also be some big moves across Europe. Real Madrid have been linked with a £68m move for Timo Werner, as well as Flamengo wonder kid Reinier, while Arsenal have turned their eyes to RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano as a long-term target.
