Welcome to ‘The Transfer Lens: Live Deadline Day’

Today, Tom Gatehouse will be blogging live from the centre of London, endeavouring to bring you the very latest news, gossip and information in the final chaotic hours of the January transfer window.

There will be casualties, such is the predicted pandemonium, but we are wholly confident of staying on top of the writhing transfer beast, and surviving the day!

Be sure to send us all your tip-offs, with the most interesting to be posted and vigorously discussed!

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Stay peeled…

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23:00 – CEASE AND DESIST! THE TRANSFER WINDOW HAS NOW CLOSED

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23:38 – Phew! Right then, that’s my lot! What a fantastic day it’s been…well, not for everyone.

The big story of deadline day is Liverpool’s failure to sign Yevhen Konoplyanka.

Expect huge fallout tomorrow from apoplectic Liverpool fans across the world.

Thanks for reading, it’s been a pleasure.

Goodnight.

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23: 38 – A reminder of our top stories this evening:

PHOTO: Dimitar Berbatov holding his Monaco shirt

PHOTO: Kim Kallstrom in the Arsenal kit

PHOTO: Konstantinos Mitroglou with his Fulham shirt

Chelsea seal Kurt Zouma signing

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23:23 – CONFIRMATION

Liverpool have missed the boat, and WILL NOT be signing Yehven Konoplyanka.

The saga ends. Liverpool are not signing Konoplyanka.

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) January 31, 2014

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Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young has moved to Championship side Watford on loan for the rest of the season

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Reported Manchester United target Ever Banega has joined Newells Old Boys from Valencia

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22:55 – Where’s this wally Konoplyanka then

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Not to say I’m lazy or anything…. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Dutch defender Johnny Heitinga has joined Fulham on a free transfer from Everton

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22:31 – LESS THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE TRANSFER WINDOW SLAMS SHUT!

Which may sound a little something like this…

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22:21 – A reminder of our top stories this evening:

PHOTO: Dimitar Berbatov holding his Monaco shirt

Liverpool target Konoplyanka completes medical

PHOTO: Kim Kallstrom in the Arsenal kit

PHOTO: Konstantinos Mitroglou with his Fulham shirt

Chelsea seal Kurt Zouma signing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22:16 – Italian defender Paolo Canavaro has joined Sassuolo on loan according to the Italian press.

Napoli boss Rafa Benitez has been trying to offload the 32-year-old for some time, with Liverpool’s Daniel Agger said to be the Spaniard’s number one target this January… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22.14 – Manchester United boss David Moyes has revealed that Nani has ‘a bad hamstring injury’ and could be out for another month. No loan move for ‘Da Cunha’ then… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Former Arsenal legend Phillipe Senderos has joined La Liga side Valencia in a permanent deal from Fulham!

Philippe Senderos joins Spanish club Valencia in a permanent deal #DeadlineDay http://t.co/zYbYylxNQH pic.twitter.com/x9rBfOQjIx — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 31, 2014

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First photos of Dimitar Berbatov with the Monaco kit!

  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21:11 – Medical done – LIVERPOOL CLOSING IN ON KONOPLYANKA

BBC’s Ben Smith: “It’s our understanding that Yevhen Konoplyanka has undergone a medical. It’s not to say this deal is going to go ahead, but Liverpool are hopeful of completing this before 11 o’clock.” …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Dimitar Berbatov signs for Monaco on loan for the rest of the season

Dimitar Berbatov has just signed a deal with Monaco. Loan until the end of the season. #DeadlineDay — Ben Smith (@BenSmithBBC) January 31, 2014

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21:05 – Who will sign Konoplyanka by midnight – The Poll Results

Liverpool – 42%

Arsenal – 26%

Spurs – 0%

He will be staying in Ukraine – 32%

A narrow victory for Liverpool in the polls, and it is one we’re now ALL waiting for! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21:03 – Tom Ince apparently heading for Crystal Palace on loan, according to John Percy of the Telegraph… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20:57 – The pendulum swings back over to Berbatov, but this time with actual information, with respected source Gianluca di Marzio claiming the Bulgarian’s transfer to Monaco is all but complete…

#berbatov is signing now with Monaco — Gianluca Di Marzio (@dimarzio) January 31, 2014

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20:35 – Tiny break from the Konoplyanka suspense for the tweet below…

BREAKING: Live pictures of Dimitar Berbatov undergoing his medical at Monaco. pic.twitter.com/7dWPBk4LkJ — BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) January 31, 2014

Just Magnificent. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20:28 – Hearing reports that Konoplyanka is right on the edge of joining Liverpool…hold your breath! The above poll is about to finish, cast your votes quickly! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20:17 – Bit of a recap, as reported Manchester United target Nicolas Otamendi has joined La Liga side Valencia for the rest of the season.

Manchester United’s target Otamendi goes on loan to Valencia. For once, imho, Mufc fans must not be sad to miss a target — Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) January 31, 2014

The list of potential transfers still to go thorough this evening is becoming increasingly sparse… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Remember Manchester United striker Frederico Manchego Sorry, Macheda Well he’s toddled off to Birmingham City for the rest of the season.

Having already spent loan spells at Sampdoria, QPR, Stuttgart and Doncaster Rovers during his short career, the 22-year-old Italian now heads off to join Lee Clark’s Blues for yet another shot at getting game time…

Remember this Yeah, that’s Macheda!

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19:57 – Man, I should tempt fate more often!

I’m two for two with encouraging major transfers with my mistimed nonchalance.

Anybody up for some Family Guy clips Never know, perhaps Cristiano Ronaldo will be the next one to go… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

And again! Battered when my guard was down!

Arsenal have completed a deal for Swedish international midfielder Kim Kallstrom, with the 31-year-old moving to North London on loan for the remainder of the season.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19:35 – Another lull in proceedings, but the last time I announced this, I was blindsided by Fulham and their capture of striker Konstantinos Mitroglou!

My tangential behavior has however led me to another gem of a pic, this time of PSG ladies captainLaure Boulleau.

International class defender, captain of her club, and, unfortunately for everyone, not in the spotlight this deadline day…

But I digress…

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19:16 -Stumbled across this pic of Konoplyanka and his wife…

Come on Liverpool, bring them to England!

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19:13 – Liverpool are still working on the Konoplyanka deal it seems, and it would certainly be an interesting signing.

Relatively unknown in these parts, bar this cracking goal he scored against England in the 2014 World Cup qualifier…

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19:00 – Stoke’s move for Lee Cattermole has hit a snag, with Sunderland reportedly rejecting Mark Hughes opening gambit!

Stoke will not be happy that Sunderland have rejected their £5m bid for Lee Cattermole. They were led to believe that figure would be enough — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) January 31, 2014

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18.50 – Sky Sports saying that Kim Kallstrom has completed his medical ahead of a loan move to Arsenal. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18:42 – BBC journalist Ben Smith says “Liverpool are putting all their efforts into signing Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka.” Don’t lose the hope yet, Liverpool fans! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18:30 – Arsenal close to finalising a deal for Kim Kallstrom

Expecting Kim Kallstrom to be confirmed soon. Don’t think #afc got close to doing a striker today. They were offered a lot – but didn’t bite — John Cross (@johncrossmirror) January 31, 2014

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Juventus have signed Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo on loan until the end of the season, with the Serie A giants able to buy outright in the summer. 

Osvaldo è un giocatore della #Juventus http://t.co/RfP5JtbhqP benvenuto, @danistone25! pic.twitter.com/aRFPIaHnRm — JuventusFC (@juventusfc) January 31, 2014

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18:09 – Would Kim Kallstrom be a good signing for Arsenal: The Poll Results

Yes – 45%

No – 27%

Kim who – 27%

Seems like Arsenal fans aren’t too fussed with Kallstrom overall!

A slender win then for the Swede being a decent addition, and if can do a job similar to Mathieu Flamini, then why indeed not …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

West Ham have completed the signing of Napoli defender Pablo Armero, with the Colombian joining until the end of the season.

DONE DEAL: West Ham confirm Pablo Armero has joined from Napoli on loan until end of the season #SSN — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 31, 2014

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17:38 – So, Mark Hughes has picked up from where Tony Pulis left off, and is close to completing the Stoke monster with the signing of Lee Cattermole from Sunderland.

For a team that get pummeled every week by fans and pundits around the country for their aggressive, archaic style of play, they really don’t do themselves any favours with signings like this, do they

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17:33 – Sunderland’s Lee Cattermole set for Stoke move.

SKY SOURCES: Stoke agree fee with Sunderland for Lee Cattermole – all the latest on #SSN #skydeadlineday — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 31, 2014

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17:27 – Everton’s Johnny Heitinga reportedly in London, and talking with big movers Fulham, who are set to continue their deadline day splurge! No word yet on Dimitar Berbatov…

Everton defender Heitinga in London to continue talks with Fulham. No update on Berbatov yet but #ffc expect him to leave #bbcfootball #efc — David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) January 31, 2014

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17:13 – I’ve heard whispers in the wind concerning a potential bid from Manchester United for Wolfsburg talent, Maxi Arnold.

The 19-year-old has five goals in just 11 games for the Bundesliga outfit this season, and is yet another young German tipped for greatness.

No confirmation, just rumours thus far…

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Right, who’s still up for grabs then Alexandre Pato Yehven Konoplyanka Toni Kroos

Who would you like to see arrive in the Premier League, and for whom Get commenting!

P.S. Click here for the fully updated January Transfers page ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16:53 – Juventus’ Paul Pogba providing some quite spectacular entertainment during the transfer lull. The French international managed 19 keepie uppies while blindfolded!

Beast.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16:50 – Fredy Guarin set to stay at Inter Milan

Meeting between Inter and Guarin’s agent ends: the situation http://t.co/RAy8Ch9uzE — David Amoyal (@DavidAmoyal) January 31, 2014

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The Arsenal midfielder completed his permanent move to the Championship side earlier this afternoon. He doesn’t look too happy about it! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16:32 – Anyone up for signing these two

Might take a couple of X-men to get the better of Fulham’s new striker…

Fulham sign Avengers supervillain, #Mitroglou! pic.twitter.com/vpKm7KXFlS — Tom Gatehouse (@tragatehouse) January 31, 2014

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PHOTO: Konstantinos Mitroglou with his Fulham shirt

PHOTO: Mohamed Salah with his Chelsea jersey

Chelsea seal Kurt Zouma signing

PHOTO: Lewis Holtby and the Fulham shirt

Kim Kallstrom set to undergo Arsenal medical ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16:22 – Manchester City are set to miss out on Porto duo Fernando and Eliaquim Mangala…

No Mangala or Fernando for Man City today. Porto asking price prohibitive but expect them to revisit Mangala, in particular, in the summer. — Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) January 31, 2014

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15:55 – Lazio closing in on Chelsea flop Gael Kakuta.

Lazio set to acquire Chelsea’s Kakuta: the formula of the deal http://t.co/eHNibz6MEf — David Amoyal (@DavidAmoyal) January 31, 2014

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15:32 – The Greek international striker, 25, has spoken the Fulham club website about his move to Craven Cottage,

“I’m very happy that I’m here in the Premier League, and especially with Fulham which is a major club in the league,” Mitroglou told the official website.

“I’m here because I want to fulfil the Club’s targets and I want to help the Club achieve their goals. I was really flattered that they wanted me so badly and I’m really happy to be here.” Looks a little bit like super-villain to me… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

There it is! Big breaking news as Greek striker Konstantinos Mitroglou joins Fulham!

Big breaking news: Fulham sign Konstantinos Mitroglou on a four-and-a-half year deal. #SkyDeadlineDay — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 31, 2014

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14:59 – A reminder of our top stories of the day so far…

PHOTO: Mohamed Salah with his Chelsea jersey

Chelsea seal Kurt Zouma signing

PHOTO: Lewis Holtby and the Fulham shirt

Kim Kallstrom set to undergo Arsenal medical

Pellegrini chases £46m double swoop on Chelsea and Man Utd target …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14:53 – First official pic of Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah holding the Chelsea kit.

The 21-year-old recently penned a five-and-a-half-year deal at Stamford Bridge, joiningfrom FC Basel for £11m. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14:37 – Brazilian midfielder Hernanes is on his way to Inter Milan

#Inter, la prima foto di #Hernanes a Milano: il brasiliano sorride per l’arrivo in nerazzurro http://t.co/F9bDxG3Efk pic.twitter.com/vKkYqbeazq — SportMediaset.it (@Sport_Mediaset) January 31, 2014

Both Liverpool and Manchester United had been linked with a move for the 28-year-old, but now is set to move to Serie A.

Could this be the catalyst for Fredy Guarin’s expected exit

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14:30 – Back over to Tom Gatehouse to take us through!

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14.22 -Although the Mail have said that Manchester City have rejected a bid from Liverpool to take defender Micah Richards on loan to Anfield, Rodgers has denied the report. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14:12 – No Konoplyanka news from Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers. He says (Via @JamesPearceEcho): “There is no update. He is an interesting player. We will see how it evolves. It’s complicated.” …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Cardiff City have also completed the signing of Fabio da Silva from Manchester United. The Brazilian joins for an undisclosed fee and will wear no 35 shirt for the Bluebirds.

BREAKING: @CardiffCityFC complete the signing of full-back Fábio da Silva from @ManUtd. #WelcomeFabio #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/KqATb6P9sf — Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2014

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Cardiff City have completed the loan signing of Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha. He will wear the no 36 shirt for his new club.

BREAKING: #CardiffCity complete loan deal for @ManUtd winger @wilfriedzaha. #WelcomeZaha #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/bjJeTeFFEJ — Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2014

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13:36 – Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood says there is a ZERO percent chance of a new signing arriving at White Hart Lane today – What do you think Spurs fans

Tottenham Head Coach Tim Sherwood says they won’t sign anyone today. Thoughts, Spurs fans #THFC #SkyDeadlineDay

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 31, 2014

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13:34 – Over to partner-in-crime Saikat Mandal for more!

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13:20 – Interesting information coming in concerning Porto pair Fernando and Nicolas Otamendi…

Fernando isn’t included in the Porto squad this weekend, neither is #MUFC target Otamendi.

— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) January 31, 2014

The duo have been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League, and their absence here will certianly add more fuel to the fire.

Read more – Manchester United to battle Man City for £12.3m Argentine defender

Read more – Pellegrini chases £46m double swoop on Chelsea and Man Utd target

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13:17 – A backtrack on an earlier DONE DEAL, as it seems Emmanuel Frimpong has moved to Barnsley on a permanent deal.

This actually saddens me. Never played, but has such a personality. Good luck to him.

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13:00 – Comments from the Masses: Kim Kallstrom’s impending move to Arsenal

Odongo Jimmy says: That’s great! I think he’s going to add more experience in the midfield. But that signing is not yet enough because we still need a world class striker to score for us more goals.

Don Juan says: Not who we need, sorry. We have so many midfielders, they can cover Ramsey. We want Draxler.

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12:57 – Whats all this I hear about Miroslav Klose and his wheelchair going to Arsenal

The most amount of respect to the man, but at 35, It would be a bizarre signing for Wenger, even for short term!

What do you think Let me know in the comments below!

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Arsenal machine Emmanuel Frimpong has joined Championship side Barnsley for the rest of the season. 

Barnsley have signed Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong until the end of the season #afc #barnsleyfc http://t.co/zYbYylxNQH

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 31, 2014

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Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old French defender Kurt Zouma, with the player to be immediately loaned back to St Etienne for the remainder of the season. 

We have completed the signing of Kurt Zouma from St. Etienne, http://t.co/KYnztq6qdM #CFC

— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 31, 2014

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12:38 – A reminder of our top stories of the day so far…

PHOTO: Lewis Holtby and the Fulham shirt

Kim Kallstrom set to undergo Arsenal medical

Chelsea ‘close to completing’ £12.5m deal for Kurt Zouma

Pellegrini chases £46m double swoop on Chelsea and Man Utd target

Deadline Day: Arsenal to make one last attempt for Alvaro Morata

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12:34 – One of the best first touches I’ve ever seen, pulled off effortlessly by Berbatov.

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12:29 – So it looks like Dimitar Berbatov is in line to fill the boots of the magnificent Radamel Falcao for the rest of the season, with the Colombian struck down with ligament damage that may rule him out of the World Cup.

I hope Claudio Ranieri knows what he’s doing over in France, signing Berba! Fantastic striker on his day, but it all depends on when he decides that day will be…

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12:18 – Lewis Holtby looking pretty pleased with himself following his loan move to Fulham

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Tottenham have confirmed that German midfielder Lewis Holtby has joined Fulham on loan for the rest of the season.

Loan news: Lewis Holtby has joined Fulham on loan until the end of the season pic.twitter.com/7Q02C1qwbN

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2014

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12:09 – Keep an eye out for breaking gossip, we all want to know!!

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12:05 – Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov looks set to sign for Ligue 1 side Monaco, with the Bulgarian set for a medical today in the principality.

Tottenham had been linked with bringing the languid striker back to White Hart Lane, but have now seemingly missed out on the 33-year-old.

Dimitar Berbatov set for medical with Monaco as Spurs miss out http://t.co/p28N2dGKR9

— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) January 31, 2014

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11:54 – For those of you not in the know, Arsenal target Kim Kallstrom is a 31-year-old central midfielder, able to play in either defensive or more advanced positions. He has earned 108 caps for Sweden, scoring 16 goals.

Kallstrom signed for Russian side Spartak Moscow in 2012 from Lyon for a fee of €3, but has been used sparingly in the Russian capital.

The midfielder is on the verge of completing a loan deal to Arsenal. What do we think of that

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11:46 – Kim Kallstrom has reportedly arrived at Arsenal’s training complex to complete a medical, and finalise his loan deal. Well, that moved fast!

Kim Kallstrom has arrived at Arsenal training ground to complete talks, medical and loan deal. Could poss play Sunday. More on live blog

— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) January 31, 2014

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11:43 – What do you think Where will Fredy Guarin be come midnight Will Kim Kallstrom move to Arsenal Are Manchester United finished with this window

Get involved with the madness in the comments below…

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11:41 – A reminder of our top stories of the day so far…

Chelsea ‘close to completing’ £12.5m deal for Kurt Zouma

Pellegrini chases £46m double swoop on Chelsea and Man Utd target

Deadline Day: Arsenal to make one last attempt for Alvaro Morata

Ex-Manchester United star close to joining Tottenham

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11:31 – HUGE NEWS coming in from Serie A, as Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin announces that he has been put on the market by Inter Milan!

pic.twitter.com/DVtROpfdu8

— Fredy guarin (@fguarin13) January 31, 2014

Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all shown a real interest in the 27-year-old this month, who was expected to move to Juventus in a swap deal with Mirko Vucinic.

Guarin has asked Inter to clarify his future, and for the club to show him, the fans and his agent the respect they deserve.

Bombshell!

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11:12 – West ham assistant boss Neil McDonald has played down rumours linking star midfielderRavel Morrison with a move away from Upton Park today,

“I would imagine Ravel will be staying until I’m told otherwise,” McDonald said. “He has been training and is a creative player who we will need.”

PIC: Neil McDonald talks to the media ahead of Saturday’s #BPL visit of @SwansOfficial #WHUFC pic.twitter.com/o9XpVjs83g

— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) January 31, 2014

Meanwhile, Big Sam looks to have secured the signing of  27-year-old Colombian defender Pablo Armero from Napoli.

West Ham to sign Napoli’s fullback Armero now it is confirmed also player’s agent himself

— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) January 31, 2014

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11:08 – Arsenal’s pursuit of Kim Kallstrom may be legit, with the Swede missing Spartak training yesterday, for some ‘genuine’ reason…

Kim Kallstrom didn’t join in Spartak’s training session in Abu Dhabi last night due to “slight injury.” Football the same the world over!

— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) January 31, 2014

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Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Milos Jojic from Partizan Belgrade.

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10:55 – Arsenal’s potential move for Kim Kallstrom will not enthuse many Gunners fans, considering he will be brought in, perhaps on a six-month loan deal, to provide cover for the crippled Aaron Ramsey.

Wenger back to his old thrifty ways

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10:49 – And here he is, furiously ‘Johnny Depping’ it in the heart of Turin, Dani Osvaldo is set to undergo a medical with Juventus before joining the Serie A side on loan for the rest of the season.

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10:45  – With Arsene Wenger breaking the news that Aaron Ramsey will be out for at least six weeks, expect all Arsenal transfer stories to centre around the potential purchase of a swashbuckling midfielder. Or on Kim Källström…

Wenger: “@aaronramsey will be out for 4-6 weeks. I count six weeks” #AFCvCPFC http://t.co/m6MX2b8ITd

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 31, 2014

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10:38 – Re ‘moses manchester united’, Kroos rumours have been hotting up during the week, Defender talk seems be centred on the signing of Nicolas Otamendi…

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10:31 – Comments from the Masses

‘moses manchester united’ says: Manchester United, we need Toni Kroos, we must buy him, with one defender.

‘neveragaindoc’ says: Why aren’t Chelsea going for a striker Hurry up Jose!

‘weonlywantitall’ says: Wenger better do something soon…

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10:29 – Remember this…

Sensational chaos!! #pardewpullsthewool

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10:26 – Rumours circling regarding an alleged Arsenal move for 31-year-old Kim Källström…

Arsenal working on Kallstrom signing http://t.co/TOse9cRrnr

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) January 31, 2014

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10:24 – Luuk de Jong’s first day at training!  Pardew looks chuffed!

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9:50 – A reminder of our top stories of the day so far…

Chelsea ‘close to completing’ £12.5m deal for Kurt Zouma

Pellegrini chases £46m double swoop on Chelsea and Man Utd target

Deadline Day: Arsenal to make one last attempt for Alvaro Morata

Ex-Manchester United star close to joining Tottenham

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9:47 – The Southampton striker Dani ‘Caribbean’ Osvaldo has reportedly traveled to Italy, with the Italy international set to seal a loan move to Serie A leaders Juventus…

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9:45 – Right then here we go then, and first off, we were just treated to a particularly insightful Arsene Wenger press conference, where the Arsenal boss effectively ruled out signing 20-year-oldJulian Draxler.

Wenger: “The Draxler situation has been created by the newspapers, not by me. He will stay at Schalke” #AFCvCPFC http://t.co/m6MX2b8ITd

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 31, 2014

Pretty heavy stuff to be waking up too, especially for hopeful Gunners fans! Arsenal had reportedly (not via Wenger) been tracking the young German for an age, with a deal said to be a fair way down the pipeline. 

This, coupled with Mirko Vucinic‘s desicion to stay with Juventus will surely leave Arsenal fans now contemplating yet another dour, anticlimactic transfer window.

Prove me wrong, Arsene!

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