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Bournemouth failed to sign former Cherries striker Lewis Grabban despite making an improved £7m bid for the Norwich City player, reports the Bournemouth Echo, external: 

BBC Radio Solent's Kevan James at Chester-le-Street:

"Hampshire were bowled out on the stroke of tea for 251, a lead of 38 runs.

"John Hastings picked up two wickets this afternoon to add to his two in the morning to keep Hampshire from building a sizeable lead.

"But Durham’s catching was average, with five dropped in the innings.In a low-scoring game they may prove to be very costly indeed."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Who do you think is the surprise signing of the summer? Mark

Think it has got to be Antony Martial going to Manchester United for £36m - a deal that came out of nowhere and was completed within 24 hours, causing shock waves across Europe.

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The surprise non-signing has to be Arsenal's lack of business.

Best signing may just be Swansea City signing Andre Ayew on a free from Marseille.

BBC Radio Bristol's Stephen Lamb at Headingley:

"Yorkshire extended their first innings lead past the 250 mark on day two at Headingley, with Jonny Bairstow showing further signs of the excellent form that has re-established his international credentials.

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"Bairstow reached the tea interval unbeaten on 76 from 94 deliveries, and in doing so passed 1,000 runs for the season in the County Championship. 

"Somerset's Craig Overton also passed a milestone, taking his hundredth first-class wicket by trapping Aaron Finch lbw during an excellent spell with the second new ball."

Belgium striker Christian Benteke became their second casualty ahead of Thursday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Bosnia when he pulled out of the match with a thigh injury.

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However, coach Marc Wilmots says Benteke - who had a scan after being injured in Liverpool's defeat by West Ham United on Saturday - could return for Sunday's Group B game in Cyprus.

On Tuesday, midfielder Mousa Dembele was ruled out of both matches because of an ankle problem.

Belgium trail group leaders Wales by two points as they seek a top-two finish to clinch a place at the finals in France.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

We gave you the chance to put your questions to BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Phil, what are your thoughts on clubs trying to do business in the last hours or minutes of the window? - Jean-Paul Breyer 

Never understand it, Jean-Paul, and never have. I can understand the need for deadline-day deals (and our lives as journalists would be a lot duller without them) but when they are big moves that you knew were coming for weeks such as Real Madrid's move for David de Gea and Tottenham trying to sign Saido Berahino from West Brom then there is really no excuse for it.

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Clubs risk being held to ransom or not getting deals done because of complications with paperwork, bids being turned down and such. Oh, and look what happened.

Reece Topley's body is not ready for Test cricket, according to his father and former Essex bowler Don Topley.

The 21-year-old will join Hampshire from Essex in the winter, and made his England Twenty20 debut on Monday in the victory against Australia.

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Topley has struggled with back injuries throughout his career.

"His red-ball stats are very good, but he's not going to play Test cricket for England for a few years. He's young, his body can't handle that," he said. "But what he can handle is playing one-day cricket - he's good enough and strong enough to contribute to that."

There was mixed fortunes for the Brits.

Jo Konta took her winning streak to 14 matches and Aljaz Bedene benefited from a retirement as both reached the US Open second round.

Konta, who came through three rounds of qualifying, beat American wildcard Louisa Chirico 6-3 6-0 in New York.

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Bedene led Ernests Gulbis 3-6 6-4 3-0 when the Latvian retired.

But bad news for Laura Robson - who went down 3-6 6-3 7-5 to Russia's Elena Vesnina - and James Ward, beaten 6-1 7-5 6-3 by Brazil's Thomaz Bellucci.

Please let us know what how you would describe Tuesday's Deadline Day...and keep it clean please.

Chris Allan: A full to the bursting cow's udder, with only a dribble of milk coming out.

Henry Ashman: Ordering food/drink from somewhere pretentious, no matter how good it is, it still feels like you're being ripped off.

MJANUFC: Any other Tuesday.

Seems Steven Naismith was a man in demand on deadline day.

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Everton turned down a bid of up to £8m from Norwich City for the Scotland forward, according to the Liverpool Echo, external, while the Sunderland Echo, external reports that Naismith was also a target for Sunderland in the last few hours of the transfer window. 

The 28-year-old, though, remains at Goodison.

Manchester United midfielder Ashley Young has been speaking about the David de Gea situation.

Very briefly.

"David is a professional player, always has been, always will be. But I am not here to speak about it, or add to the speculation. I would rather not talk about it," he told a news conference.

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The journalists, as we would, tried again, asking: You expect everyone to be fully focused, there won't be any problems with David or anyone else, everyone will be right on the ball?

"It will always be the same. Everyone is fully focussed. Everyone is pulling in the right direction," said Young. "The team spirit and the team bond we have here is fantastic. That will continue."

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The transfer window might have closed yesterday evening, but clubs can still sign free agents.

And after losing winger Nathan Byrne and striker Michael Smith to Wolves and Barnsley respectively yesterday, BBC Wiltshire reports that Swindon are set to bolster their squad with forward Nicky Ajose.

The 23-year-old was released by Leeds United before the deadline after making only four appearances in a year at Elland Road.

Liverpool Ladies striker Natasha Dowie says she would "love" to be recalled to the England team for their upcoming Euro 2017 qualifiers.

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The 27-year-old has 14 caps but missed out on a place in England's World Cup squad as Mark Sampson's side won bronze in Canada.

"Everyone wants to play for England so it would be silly of me to say no," Dowie told BBC Sport. "I feel like I have a lot to prove on the international stage and it would be brilliant to be back involved."

Jonjo Shelvey dismisses rumours he turned down the chance to play for England. Speaking after training for Saturday's Euro2016 qualifier in San Marino the Swansea midfielder said: "I'll play anywhere for my country. I didn't refuse to play, I've always made myself available. I just want to make a start." 

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After weeks of speculation regarding the future of Iestyn Harris, Salford Red Devils have confirmed they have parted company with their head coach, external by mutual agreement.

Not a bad life on the old county circuit for you boys, is it Adrian?

England reserve goalkeeper Jack Butland admits he is a "long way" behind number one Joe Hart. After training ahead of Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifier in San Marino he says: "it's great for me to be here but ultimately I look to put pressure on Joe and get some games."

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BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

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The five-match one-day international series between England and Australia begins on Thursday with a day/night match at Southampton, coverage on 5 live sports extra beginning at 13:45 BST.

Fresh from his 74 in Monday's T20 victory against the Aussies, England skipper Eoin Morgan says: "I think the performances from the team are getting better with each game and my development as a captain is coming along

"I'm learning along the way and my thoughts and ideas are being implemented."