Day Transfer Deadline LIVE! Capac to Liverpool and Minamino; Latest Josh King; Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea news
Injured Liverpool ended a surprise move by Preston defender Ben Davis, while the Reds are now said to have agreed to an initial loan deal to another center back in Ouzan Kabak from Schalke 04.
This will have an indirect effect at Arsenal, as Shkodran Mustafa is expected to be terminated as he prepares to move to Gelsenkirchen as a replacement for Kabak.
Arsenal appears to have done its job in terms of arrivals, with Matt Ryan and Martin Odegaard being on loan this month, but Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Joe Willock are expected to leave on loan to West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle respectively.
Elsewhere, West Ham turned down the opportunity to sign former Chelsea star Diego Costa, and Fulham will late to pounce on Bournemouth’s Josh King, despite facing stiff competition from rivals Everton in the Premier League.
Southampton is trying to close an 11-hour loan deal for Liverpool’s Takumi Minamino.
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Gazzaniga is loaned out to chi
A sudden flurry of activity with less than an hour left by the window.
Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga managed to come out on loan late and return to Spain to join Elche’s side in the League.
Young Jack Rawls has also been loaned from Tottenham to League Two Stevenage.
Ozan Kabak to Liverpool official
With the conclusion of the Mustafa deal, Liverpool have now confirmed the arrival of Ozan Kabak from Schalke 04.
He joins on loan until the end of the season and will arrive in Merseyside from Germany later in the week.
The Turkish international will wear the number 19 shirt for Liverpool.
Mustafa joins Schalke 04
Arsenal has now confirmed that Skodan Mustafa has moved to Schalke 04, where he will reunite with Syed Kolasinak.
“Musti has been a key player for us for a long period of time,” said Mikel Arteta, head of the Gunners team.
“He played a very important role in my first season as a coach, and I would like to thank him for his professionalism and always willingness when asked to do so. Everyone at Arsenal wish the best of luck to Mousty at Schalke.”
“We thank Musty for his contribution to Arsenal, which spanned four and a half years, more than 150 matches and a prominent role in two FA Cup wins,” added Arsenal coach Edo.
“Everyone associated with the club wishes Mousty and his family the best for the next chapter in their career.”
Mustafa signed a six-month contract with Schalke 04.
Celtic Kenyan loan
Speaking of Celtic, there’s news of a late arrival at Parkhead as the last hour of the deadline approaches.
Everton right back Jonjoy Kenny will join Neil Lennon on loan until the end of the season.
Newcastle agreed to the Capac deal
Having not only been Celtic in the Ben Davis stakes, according to Neil Lennon, Liverpool also appears to have spoiled the best transfer plans in Newcastle.
The BBC reports that Newcastle has agreed to a deal with Schalke 04 for Uzan Kabak before the Reds renew their interest.
Southampton in the Minamino talks
Here’s a potential deal that has remained silent until now.
Athletic’s David Orenstein has reported that Southampton is in advanced talks with Liverpool about an 11-hour loan deal for Japanese striker Takumi Minamino.
Minamino is finding it difficult to get first-team chances under Juergen Klopp at the moment and didn’t even start in West Ham yesterday with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino on the bench.
Could a move to the south coast be the perfect stimulant?
Latest Josh King
Bournemouth accepted offers from both Everton and Fulham while the duo compete with Josh King, Jack Rosser writes.
The Norwegian still considers himself to be in demand to play European football, but a move to Craven Cottage will definitely bring more playing time.
Time for the two clubs to take out their wallets and put out the best deal.
Van den Berg heads to Preston
After signing Ben Davis from Preston, Liverpool now send Sepp van den Berg moving in the opposite direction.
The Dutch center back is heading to Debedel on loan for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.
I’m looking forward to it. I’m happy I’m here. ”Van den Berg said:“ I’m happy, I hope to be able to play a lot of matches, and I’m hoping to do something good this season, so I’m really looking forward to the season. ”
“I look around and everything looks fine. The people I’ve met have been really nice to me so I’m really looking forward and the facilities are good so I hope I can develop here very well.”
Everton’s favorite of the King
Everton appears to be leading the race to reach Bournemouth’s Josh King tonight, according to Jack Rosser.
Tovez and Fulham both put on offers for the Norwegian, who is desperate to leave the championship club, although Carlo Ancelotti’s side are confident of his chances.
Crystal Palace loaned Perrick
Way out of Crystal Palace to tell you now.
Teen winger Brandon Perek has joined Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premier League – who will also have Arsenal player Zake Medley – on loan until the end of the season.