Transfer Deadline Day live as Arsenal, Leeds United, Fulham and Chelsea busy

Transfer Deadline Day has arrived as Premier League clubs scramble to finalise deals before the market slams shut at 11 pm on Thursday. So far, Chelsea, Fulham and Wolves take centre stage amid rumours of a loan spell for Blues forward Armando Broja with plenty of other deals still up in the air.

It's been an unusually quiet January for clubs in the Premier League as Financial Fair Play regulations tighten but the usual flurry of late activity is beginning to whirr into action on the final day of the window. Brentford have seen a £31.5 million club record deal collapse as Nottingham Forest bring in at least two new stars.

You can follow all the latest updates from NationalWorld and our sites across the country below as we bring you all the transfer latest on Deadline Day.

22:10 - Spurs sign Swedish wonderkid ahead of Barcelona

Tottenham Hotspur have beaten Catalan giants Barcelona to the signing of Swedish wonderkid Lucas Bergvall in the dying moments of Deadline Day.

News of the signing was broken on Sky Sports with less than an hour left of the January transfer market with a medical scheduled to take place in London on Friday. Spurs are completing the bureaucracy around the transfer to tie the player down, but the move will only be processed when the summer window opens.

21:25 - Everton defender joins rivals

Everton defender has joined relegation rivals Sheffield United in the closing hours of Deadline Day.

Chris Wilder cited Holgate's desire to join Sheffield United's "fight" as a big factor behind his decision to bring the Everton defender to Bramall Lane. The 27-year-old's loan switch was confirmed late this evening after his temporary spell at Southampton was cancelled.

21:00 - Aston Villa forward departs

Aston Villa have agreed to terminate Bertrand Traoré's contract early, allowing the winger to join Spanish La Liga side Villarreal before the transfer deadline.

The Burkina Faso international, who has played just 41 minutes of competitive action this season, leaves prematurely before his Villa contract was meant to expire – in June. This is according to a report from Fabrizio Romano, stating the 28-year-old has already signed with Villarreal on a free transfer.

20:20 - West Brom loan Celtic star

West Brom have loaned Celtic winger Mikey Johnston in a move that looks set to close their business for the transfer window.

The Republic of Ireland international, 24, follows Andi Weimann and Callum Marshall through the door as a third and final attacking loan recruit in the winter market ahead of tonight's 11pm deadline.

19:50 - Wolves subject to late transfer interest

Wolverhampton Wanderers were subject to a late transfer approach from Scottish Premiership giants Celtic, it has been reported, with a shock move for left-back Hugo Bueno attempted.

Brendan Rodgers has been trying to sign a new left-back before the end of the winter window, with Layvin Kurzawa of Paris Saint-Germain considered. Bueno is another option the Bhoys are said to have looked at.

The Wolves response was clear. Gary O'Neil, albeit favouring Rayan Ait-Nouri, sees Bueno as a vital member of his squad, especially with Wanderers pushing for the Premier League top half.

19:15 - Liverpool close to first Deadline Day business

Liverpool defender Billy Koumetio is closing in on a January transfer deadline day loan switch to Blackburn Rovers.

The 21-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan at French second-tier outfit USL Dunkerque. However, he returned in January after making just nine appearances in all competitions.

Koumetio, who joined Liverpool from Orléans in 2019, is now poised to complete a move to Blackburn to provide cover for the injured Hayden Carter. The Ewood Park club currently sit 18th in the Championship.

18:20 - Sheffield Wednesday race for Leeds United loan

Sheffield Wednesday are all set to win the race for Leeds United attacking midfielder Ian Poveda, The Star understands.

The Colombian international is believed to have set off on his way towards Sheffield sometime after 4.30pm to put the finer details on what is expected to be announced as a permanent transfer later tonight. Wednesday's relegation rivals Birmingham City are understood to have been keen to sign the 23-year-old former Barcelona youth prospect, who has 45 Championship appearances to his name across his time at Leeds and on loan with Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool.

18:00 - Ipswich Town sign Premier League striker

Championship promotion contenders Ipswich Town have signed Wales international striker Kieffer Moore from Bournemouth on loan for the rest of the campaign.

Kieran McKenna's second-placed side were in the market for another striker following George Hirst's hamstring injury and Moore now returns to Ipswich whom the forward first joined from Forest Green Rovers back in January 2017. Now an experienced Wales international, the 31-year-old six-foot-five striker could make his Ipswich debut in Saturday's Championship clash at Preston North End.

17:30 - Armando Broja to join Fulham on loan

Fulham appear to have beaten Wolves to the signing of Chelsea striker Armando Broja on loan until the end of a season in a deal believed to be worth a big £4 million.

The Cottagers had been rivalling their Midlands rivals on Deadline Day with the Blues willing to let Broja leave. The 22-year-old has not been a frequent starter under Mauricio Pochettino and has been deemed surplus to requirements between now and the end of the season.

17:00 - QPR agree loan for Newcastle United star

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is set to return to the Championship on loan once again. Queens Park Rangers have agreed a half-season loan deal for the 28-year-old, as per Fabrizio Romano.

"Isaac Hayden to QPR, deal done and sealed — loan completed today," Romano tweeted. Hayden was recalled from his loan spell at Standard Liege in January after 11 appearances for the Belgian Pro League outfit.

16:40 - Sheffield United send young striker on loan

Sheffield United forward Antwoine Hackford has signed for League One side Burton Albion for the rest of the season. The 19-year-old signed a new deal at Bramall Lane earlier this window, tying him to United until 2026, and will spend the rest of the season with Martin Paterson's side.

Hackford, a regular for United's U21 side, became United's youngest-ever Premier League player when he made his debut at Crystal Palace during United's last top-flight season back in 2021. He has played twice in the Premier League this season and will wear the No.32 shirt during his time in Staffordshire.

16:00 - Leeds United interest in Premier League defender

Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett.

Dummett, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season and hasn't started a Premier League match for Newcastle in two years. But Leeds and Championship promotion rivals Ipswich Town are eyeing a late deadline day deal for the defender, according to reports.

Despite Dummett's lack of first-team action, Newcastle would be keen to keep the defender at least until the summer due to the club's current injury crisis and inability to name a full 25-man Premier League squad.

15:30 - Birmingham City linked with complex move for Luton Town star

Birmingham City are attempting to sign Luton Town midfielder Allan Campbell before tonight's transfer deadline but face competition from Aberdeen, while a major obstacle will also have to be hurdled. Campbell is said to be a late target. It is reported that the Blues, Aberdeen, QPR and Rotherham United are all "in a race" to sign the Luton man, who is currently on loan at fellow Sky Bet Championship side Millwall.

A barrier stands in the way of any potential suitors, however, as the Hatters would have to recall Campbell before any move elsewhere can be completed. It awaits to be seen whether a recall clause exists. If it does, it will be simple to activate. If it doesn't, Millwall would have to agree.

15:15 - Armando Broja latest

Chelsea striker Armando Broja remains the most likely to be a big money signing on Deadline Day. Fulham and Wolves are the two players involved in negotiations over a move, which would likely be a loan deal with an obligation to buy.

Speaking in his press conference today, Fulham manager Marco Silva confirmed that Raul Jimenez would be out for 'weeks' with a hamstring injury, adding pressure on the club to find a replacement. The boss labelled the need for a striker as 'important'.

14:45 - Celtic looking at one in, one out

Celtic are poised to sell 24-year-old Scotland midfielder David Turnbull to Cardiff City in a deal worth £2m, while Paris St-Germain 31-year-old Layvin Kurzawa has emerged as a left-back option for the Scottish champions after efforts to sign Hugo Bueno from Wolverhampton Wanderers were knocked back.

This would not be the first time the Welsh side had eyed up Turnbull after they attempted to sign the midfielder in 2020 before his move to Scotland. The ex-Motherwell star has scored seven goals in his 16 Premiership appearances so far this season and if the deal were to go through, Turnbull would be on course to join ex-Celtic colleague Nat Phillips at the Championship side.

14:15 - Newcastle United land Manchester City coup

Newcastle United are set to confirm a deadline day deal for Manchester City academy star Alfie Harrison.

The 18-year-old has completed his medical at Newcastle, agreeing a three-and-a-half-year deal to join the club with the option of a further year. Harrison is set to join up with The Magpies' academy set-up and will be eligible to feature for the Under-18s and Under-21s sides.

The Gazette understands the initial fee Newcastle have paid Manchester City for the teenage midfielder is a nominal one, Manchester Evening News have revealed a 40% sell-on fee and some significant add-ons have been included as part of the deal. The Magpies could end up paying Manchester City as much as £3.5million for Harrison should he meet certain performance-related criteria.

13:40 - Brentford see £31.5 million Nusa move collapse

A marquee Brentford move for Club Brugge striker Antonio Nusa is set to collapse this month after concerns brought up during the player's medical with the Bees.

The West London outfit were ready to fork out a club record £31.5 million for the promising 18-year-old, who is thought to have a very bright future ahead of him. The striker has already been capped by the Norweigan national side and has also been linked with a move to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur this month.

It is reported that the teenager has been sent back to Belgium after his medical with Brentford worried about some results from that test. As they seek clarity, the transfer is set to be postponed until the summer.

13:30 - Leeds United could hijack Yorkshire rivals' transfer

Leeds United are said to be in the process of hijacking a Premier League transfer, with Sheffield United's business set to be ruined by the Whites.

A number of potential centre-back signings have been mooted, with Ben Godfrey heavily linked in recent days, but it seems Leeds may have their eyes on another player. Leicester City defender Harry Souttar is said to be the latest player of interest.

It is repoted that Premier League strugglers Sheffield United had 'half an agreement' with Leicester to sign the centre-back, but they have been struggling to wrap up a deal, with Souttar currently at the Asian Cup with Australia.

13:00 - Cedric Soares exit from Arsenal falls through

Arsenal midfielder Cedric Soares will stay at the club until his contract expires this summer after a move to Turkey collapsed.

The 32-year-old had been linked with a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray, among other clubs including Besiktas, with a two-and-a-half-year contract offered to the former Southampton man. It was expected that a new club would pay a transfer fee but that it would be 'nominal', given that Cedric can leave for free this summer.