Transfer Deadline Day LIVE blog: Liverpool agree Jeremy Jacquet deal, Jean-Philippe Mateta nears AC MIlan move

Transfer news as it happens 

Hello and welcome to the Transfermarkt Deadline Day live blog, as we bring you all of the latest transfer news over the course of Monday’s deadline day to the 2025/26 winter transfer window. The past few weeks have had plenty of twists and turns, but it’s now getting to the real chaos, as we work our way through the final 24 hours of transfer business across Europe’s top leagues. It’s looking as though it will be a particular busy conclusion to the summer window. If you’re looking to see which transfers you may have missed on Monday, you have come to the right place.

11:08: Lookman closes on Atlético move

Winger Ademola Lookman is close to completing a move from Serie A side Atalanta to LaLiga giants Atlético Madrid. The deal is expected to be announced today and is expected to be a for a fixed €35m fee with a further €5m in add-ons.

10:52: Celtic reject second bid for Engels

Celtic have reportedly rejected a second bid in the region of €19.6 million from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Arne Engels. Engels has made 23 appearances in the Scottish Premier League this season, scoring four times and providing two assists.

10:45: Leicester working on Mukasa deal

Struggling Championship side Leicester City are in talks to sign attacker Divine Mukasa from Premier League giants Manchester City on loan for the remainder of the season. The highly-rated teenager Mukasa has broken into the City first team this season, making six appearances in all competitions. He was given his first market value of €3m this month.

10:41: Head to the TM rumour mill for the latest rumours

If you want to see all of the latest, most interesting rumours on Deadline Day, head to the Transfermarkt rumour mill on the link below. The probability of each rumour turning into a done deal is also rated by our users from 1-100.

10:35: Nypan returns to Man City from Boro

Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan has returned to Manchester City from his loan spell at Championship side Middlesbrough. The 19-year-old had joined Boro in the summer and went on to make 22 appearances in all competitions. City say he will now return to Manchester where his development will be overseen by Pep Guardiola and the the club’s first-team staff.

10:30: No recall clause in Nwaneri loan?

Reports suggest that Arsenal won’t be recalling midfielder Ethan Nwaneri form his loan move at Marseille following a broke foot injury to Mikel Merino, as the Gunners reportedly don’t have a recall clause in the deal.

10:20: Palace have bid rejected for Club Brugge CB Ordoñez

Club Brugge have reportedly rejected a bid from Crystal Palace for centre-back Joel Ordoñez. Palace are seeking defensive reinforcements after the departure of captain Marc Guéhi to Manchester City earlier this month, though their offer did not meet Brugge’s valuation of the player.

10:17 Fulham not expected to get PSV’s Pepi over the line

Fulham are not expected to sign PSV striker Ricardo Pepi on transfer deadline day but retain an interest in the United States international going forward. Pepi, 23, was keen on a move to Craven Cottage but reports in the Netherlands say any move was dependent on PSV securing a suitable replacement in time.

10:05: Arsenal after Scottish talent

Arsenal have opened discussions with Hearts on Scottish talent James Wilson. The 18 year old striker is already capped for the National Team, with an initial loan deal reportedly being discussed club to club.

09:57: Dieng keen on Feyenoord move

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Seny Dieng is in talks to join Dutch side Feyenoord this Deadline Day, with the shot-stopper reportedly keen on the move, after limited gametime this season.

09:45: Harwood-Bellis to stay at Southampton

Taylor Harwood-Bellis is set to stay at Southampton. The 24-year-old centre-back has been subject to multiple bids from West Ham United for a permanent move but Sanints have knocked back deeming England international too important to lose this window.

09:41: Read the latest on Mateta

Read everything you need to know about Jean-Philippe Mateta’s proposed move from Crystal Palace to AC Milan below.

09:37: Gruda to RB Leipzig

Read everything you need to know about the latest Brighton player to leave on loan below.

09:05: Arsenal to make shock move for Sandro Tonali?

According to Sky Germany, Arsenal are exploring a surprising Deadline Day move for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, although a deal will be extremely difficult at this stage as Newcastle have rejected an initial approach.

09:02: Brajan Gruda completes RB Leipzig move from Brighton

German winger Brajan Gruda has completed a loan move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig until the end of the season from Premier League club Brighton. Seagulls boss Fabian Hürzeler said, “Brajan wants regular football, and we are not able to guarantee him that in the second half of the season, so this loan represents a good move for all parties.”

08:47: Mateta undergoing AC Milan medical checks

AC Milan are reportedly conducting further medical checks on Jean-Philippe Mateta in London this morning ahead of a potential switch from Crystal Palace, with an offer worth more than €30m accepted.

08:45: Head to the TM rumour mill for the latest rumours

If you want to see all of the latest rumours on Deadline day, head to the Transfermarkt rumour mill on the link below.

08:35: Liverpool agree big money deal for Jacquet

The big news of Deadline Day looks to revolve once again around Liverpool and a centre-back. The Reds have agreed a deal for the summer to sign young Rennes CB Jérémy Jacquet. The fee Liverpool will pay is expected to be around €60m plus €10m in add-ons, with personal terms agreed.

08:30: England midfielder Gomes set for Wolves loan

Wolves are set to complete a loan move for Marseille’s England midfielder Angel Gomes. Talks have been ongoing between the clubs over a return to the Premier League for the former Manchester United player. Sources are indicating a deal is at an advanced stage over an initial loan that will include an option to buy.