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Tom Rostance, Gary Rose and Marc Higginson

All times stated are UK

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  1. Post update

    Anyway, after 19 hours of live text from myself, Gary Rose and Marc Higginson we're all done.

    You can continue the chat in Sportsday Live which will start again in just a few hours. Until then, good night/good morning...

  2. Post update

    It's been a massive summer outlay for Manchester United and Louis van Gaal.

    His squad now almost leaves him no room for error or excuse. With such an array of talent he must surely have to deliver a top-four finish. Surely?

  3. Post update

    Man Utd

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone: "Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind and Radamel Falcao have all made reference to United being "the biggest club in the world." After a record summer outlay of almost £150m, now they have to prove it."

  4. FALCAO SIGNS

    Man Utd

    Here's some more info on the news that Manchester United have signed Colombia striker Radamel Falcao.

    They have signed him on a £6m season-long loan deal from Monaco.

    Falcao had been linked during the summer with a move away from the French Ligue 1 side, whom he joined for £50m in May 2013.

    The 28-year-old scored 11 goals in 20 league appearances for Monaco, and two in three games this season.

  5. Text us on 81111

    Ben: Ridiculous, two months to sign players, deadline shuts at 11pm, a two-hour extension to 1AM, yet the deal has been completed 30 minutes after the extension.

    Chris, London: Surely £300,000+ per week is enough to buy a watch? It'll definitely buy goals though.

  6. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Falcao

    Aidan Williams: Make or break season now more than ever. Last time they can sign this kind of calibur without significant league improvement

    Dave Scott: Falcao is no way an expensive luxury! He would be an asset to any team he's apart of!

    Darren Bateman: No Heskey?

  7. Join the debate at #bbcfootball

    Reaction?

    Get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

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  8. Manager reaction

    FALCAO SIGNS

    Man Utd

    Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal; "When a player of Radamel Falcao's calibre becomes available it's an opportunity not to be missed."

  9. FALCAO SIGNS

    Man Utd

    Radamel Falcao

    So Manchester United finally secure the signing of Radamel Falcao from Monaco. A cracking move? An expensive luxury? A player they didn't need?

  10. BreakingDONE DEAL

    FALCAO SIGNS

    Man Utd

    Radamel Falcao

    Manchester United sign Radamel Falcao on a one-year loan deal.

  11. Post update

    Any more?

  12. BreakingDONE DEALS

    Leicester sign Manchester United duo Nick Powell and Tom Lawrence. Powell has penned a season-long loan while Lawrence signs a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

  13. Post update

    Apparently we will have movement at 01:30 BST. Or now...

  14. Post update

    I'm giving Manchester United until 2am. Then I'm going home.

  15. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Lee Marlowe: Surely a deadline is a deadline... at this rate they may as well lift the transfer window

  16. Text us on 81111

    Lee: The suspense is killing me... I've almost fallen asleep three times waiting for this Falcao deal but it's still the most awake I've felt all day.

    Richard in Telford: Think Welbeck should have gone for 20m on potential alone and slightly concerned Van Gaal is so willing to cast of our young English players

  17. Post update

    Man Utd

    Michael Keane is not the only Manchester United player to leave the club tonight - and he won't be the last. Two more exits set to be confirmed soon....

  18. Post update

    Louis van Gaal has had a total clearout of the youth team/reserves at Old Trafford hasn't he? Michael Keane is on his way. The 21-year-old was never going to break through at United and is off to the Clarets.

  19. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Burnley have signed Manchester United defender Michael Keane on loan.

  20. Post update

    Stand by for another done deal...

  21. Post update

    Man Utd

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone: "Manchester United have three-quarters of an hour to confirm Falcao's arrival earlier than they managed with Marouane Fellaini 12 months ago.

    "On that occasion it was just after 2am that they announced the Belgian had signed from Everton for £27m."

  22. Post update

    The jury is out on this deal then...

  23. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Andy via text: £16m for an unprolific forward who has never played regularly as a centre forward could be considered as being a bit much. Manchester United look like they are the winners in this Danny Welbeck deal.

    Eli in London via text: Sorry to see Danny Welbeck leave Manchester United, but deep down he'll always be a Red.

    Martin in Stafford via text: Seems to me like Arsenal have got themselves a bargain. Danny Welbeck has masses of potential and if this deal turns out to be anything like the Daniel Sturridge move from Chelsea to Liverpool then Man United might just kick themselves for letting him go.

  24. Post update

    When I woke up this morning I do not think I would have imagined Danny Welbeck being an Arsenal player by the end of the day. That's the beauty of Transfer Deadline Day though.

  25. Post update

    Anderson - the great survivor of Old Trafford. He'll outstay Louis van Gaal you know...

  26. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Daniel Handley: How on earth do we end up letting Welbeck, Hernandez and Kagawa go and end up keeping Anderson, Fellaini and Young?

    Pitmen Barmy Army: That's an start! One of the two, hurry up Falcao then I can go sleeeeppppp.

    Chris Komorek: I will admit, I'm slightly concerned that Danny Welbeck will go on and do a Daniel Sturridge and star for Arsenal.

  27. Check the list

    Welbeck is in meaning we just wait on news of Radamel Falcao.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  28. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Arsenal

    Danny Welbeck

    Arsene Wenger insisted he didn't need a striker but anyone who saw Yaya Sanogo toil at Leicester can tell you that's not the case. Danny Welbeck was not exactly prolific for Manchester United - scoring 29 goals in 142 appearances - but that's 29 more than Sanogo.

  29. Get involved and text us on 81111

    Pete in Greenwich via text: "All the people saying that Danny Welbeck is not worth the money need to realise he is exactly what Arsenal are looking for."

  30. Welbeck signs

    Arsenal

    Arsenal confirm that Danny Welbeck is currently on international duty with England and will then join up with his new team-mates to prepare for the Premier League home match against Manchester City on Saturday, 13 September.

  31. Welbeck signs

    Arsenal

    Danny Welbeck at Arsenal then - that just leaves Radamel Falcao to Manchester United as his replacement...

  32. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Arsenal

    Arsenal confirm the signing of Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck.

  33. Post update

    Hang on. Here we go...

  34. Text us on 81111

    Hatem Ben Arfa

    Tarun in Hoxton: Though he may not yet realise it, Alan Pardew should be informed that Hatem Ben Arfa's signature on Hull City headed letter paper will be his kiss of death. The boy Ben Arfa did not defend, but on his day he could stop the traffic at Old Trafford and make it rain in the Gallowgate. As a Newcastle fan, I hope that Steve Bruce makes Hatem dream again.

    Pete in Newcastle: Ben Arfa deal has gone through and my heart is broken. I hope hull treat him better than we have in the last few months!

  35. How would you line up?

    Man Utd

    Danny Murphy's line-up
    Phil Neville's line-up

    Football Focus pundits Phil Neville and Danny Murphy have had a go at fitting all Manchester United's new signings into a team. What do you think?

    Michael Carrick may need some new legs if Louis van Gaal goes with Phil Neville's suggestion...

  36. Post update

    Hatem Ben Arfa will stay with Hull until the end of the season. Good business in my book. Well done Steve Bruce.

  37. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Hull City

    Hatem Ben Arfa

    Hull have finalised the loan signing of winger Hatem Ben Arfa from Newcastle.

  38. Post update

    Hang on - we have a done deal!

  39. What is gong on?

    Clubs sometimes conclude deals at the last minute and it is not always easy for them to get everything completed and sent over by 11pm. The so called 'deal sheet' allows a club to confirm that a deal has been reached in order to allow for additional time to submit the remaining documentation.

    The sheet cannot be used prior to 21:00 BST and needs to arrive fully completed before the transfer window closes. Once the sheet arrives, clubs have got until 1am to submit the full paperwork.

    So technically Arsenal still have quarter of an hour to conclude the Danny Welbeck deal...

  40. Text us on 81111

    Simon in London: Biggest disappointment for me today is the lack of Ricardo Quaresma sightings. Pretty sure that guy is the most commonly 'spotted' player in the history of Transfer Deadline Day.

    Karen MCR: Reading updates under bed sheets. In deep trouble if caught by my partner! Falcao you have a lot to answer for!

  41. Tennis update

    While we were getting excited about Uruguayan wingers, Andy Murray saw off Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets to reach the US Open quarter-finals and claim his first top-10 win in over a year.

    The Briton won 7-5 7-5 6-4 in humid conditions in New York, and goes on to face world number one Novak Djokovic in the last eight.

    Read more here.

  42. Celtic update

    BBC Sport's Alasdair Lamont

    "Celtic's hopes of signing John Guidetti on loan from Manchester City look to have been scuppered. They had hoped to add the Swede as well as Stefan Scepovic but the final details could not be processed before the Scottish FA's midnight deadline.

    "Although there is a possibility the SFA can appeal to Fifa over the circumstances, for the moment it looks like the Serbian Scepovic will prove to be Celtic's only deadline day acquisition."

  43. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    James in Basingstoke via text: Look, I started my night shift at 7pm. I've been looking at my phone ever since waiting for Falcao to sign. Really need to get some work done. Chop chop.

    Sam in Devon via text: Surely something has happened with this Falcao deal, it was meant to be complete at 9.30pm. It's been hours now.

    Faisal via text: Don't worry Manchester United fans. Taxi has taken Falcao to Manchester City's stadium by accident.

  44. Today's big deals

    Abel Hernandez

    While we wait for the two big ones - here are some more big ones you may have missed:

    Hull City have signed Uruguay striker Abel Hernandez from Palermo for a club-record fee, thought to be £10m

    Crystal Palace have broken their transfer record by spending £7m to make Wigan midfielder James McArthur one of three deadline-day signings.

    Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has joined Spanish side Real Madrid on a season-long loan.

    Manchester City's Micah Richards has ended his 12-year stay at the club by joining Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal.

    Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby has signed for Hamburg on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  45. Celtic latest

    Where did Celtic get to in the end then?

    They have completed the £2.3m signing of Serbia striker Stefan Scepovic from Sporting Gijon.

    The 24-year-old has agreed a four-year contract just 24 hours after withdrawing from an agreement with the Scottish champions.

    But a switch to Getafe collapsed, allowing Celtic to land the forward who scored 22 goals in the Spanish second tier last season.

    Celtic are also working on a deal to sign Manchester City's John Guidetti.

  46. Post update

    You just don't mess with Dolph Lundgren.

  47. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Lady Laura NUFC: Why can't deadline day cut off time be 5pm!

    Vincent Rynjah: Need sleep....bed very attractive right now....Manchester United gives us the news now.

    Adeleye: Where is Falcao? Still waiting up.

  48. Post update

    I might go and watch the Expendables. Tweet me your number if you're still up and I'll give you all a bell if these deals go through...

  49. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Mo in London via text: Come on, hurry up with Welbeck, Arsene, so I can go to bed!

    Jason in Kent via text: Do these people not realise we have to work later? Someone tell Falcao to hurry up and sign so Welbeck can sign for Arsenal and I can get some sleep!

    Niall in Liverpool via text: This extra hour to sign Falcao is taking "Fergie time" a bit far isn't it?

  50. Extra-time

    If your deal hasn't gone through yet - don't panic!

    Clubs sometimes conclude deals at the last minute and it is not always easy for them to get everything completed and sent over by 11pm. The so called 'deal sheet' allows a club to confirm that a deal has been reached in order to allow for additional time to submit the remaining documentation.

    The sheet cannot be used prior to 21:00 BST and needs to arrive fully completed before the transfer window closes. Once the sheet arrives, clubs have got until 1am to submit the full paperwork.

    So don't go to bed yet...

  51. The Expendables?

    Man Utd

    Expendables

    Wayne Rooney, Angel Di Maria, Juan Mata, Robin van Persie, Adnan Januzaj - Radamel Falcao?How will Manchester United get them all in one team? Too many big names?

    Well that's what they said when Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford and Wesley Snipes signed up for Expendables III. If Sly Stallone can make it work, LvG can...

  52. Falcao update

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    "There were some last-minute rumours that Radamel Falcao had failed his medical at Manchester United. But we are assured that Falcao has passed his medical. We're just awaiting official confirmation."

  53. Join the debate at #bbcfootball

    Radamel Falcao

    John Roberts: So I awoke to the news of Falcao signing for my club, now I'm going to bed wondering if they'll sign him in time... bizarre!

    Gary Rush: Falcao as non-existent as the Man United defence just now...

    Chris Turner: Coventry City have four strikers, Man City have three. Madness.

  54. Post update

    Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville

    BBC Sport

    "Had Tom Cleverley wanted to sign for Aston Villa he would have done so. To be fair he probably didn't want to leave Manchester United. United were never going to let him out on loan. The best thing for him now is to sit out his contract."

  55. Falcao latest

    Man Utd

    Here's a poser for you.

    The Manchester United website has not (as far as I know) mentioned Radamel Falcao all day.

    If this deal does not go ahead, what is their strategy? Do they acknowledge that the move is off? Or just keep quiet and pretend it never happened...?

  56. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Where's Wally

    Tim Oliver: Manchester United have invented a new game. Instead of Where's Wally, it is Where's Falcao?

  57. Welbeck latest

    Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy

    BBC Sport

    "Danny Welbeck to Arsenal will be the signing of the day. Any Arsenal fans worried. . . don't be. He has a point to prove to so many people but he will be so hungry to do well."

  58. Living after midnight...

    ...rockin' to the dawn. We tick into Tuesday and still no sign of either of the two biggest deals of the day being completed.

    Make yourself another pot of coffee, we're going to sit this one out together.

  59. Find Falcao

    Man Utd

    Radamel Falcao

    Has anyone in the Greater Manchester area seen this man? Presumed dangerous inside the penalty area, he will be accompanied by several agents and a suitcase of signing-on fee money...

  60. Text us on 81111

    Kate, London: Did Man U just pretend to be signing Radamel Falcao, just so that Arsenal couldn't get him - and would have to settle for taking Danny Welbeck off their hands instead?!? #conspiracytheory

  61. Falcao latest

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone: "No truth in rumours Falcao has failed a medical. United have been given an extra hour to complete deal."

  62. Join the debate at #bbcfootball

    Tom Wylie: Can't believe newcastle have let Ben Arfa go! Great signing for hull, he'll cause defenders lots of problems this season

    John Shamon: Staying awake all night in Australia knowing Liverpool's business is all done but enjoying seeing other clubs panic/scramble

    Matt Evans: Best business has to be Hull surely? Spent wisely and signed some cracking players throughout the whole window.

  63. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Southampton

    Another late one as Southampton sign midfielder Sadio Mane from Red Bull Salzburg!

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  64. Post update

    Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville

    BBC Sport

    "Everyone thought Radamel Falcao was coming to sign for Manchester City. It's a wow signing and this is good business in the transfer window."

    We're still awaiting official confirmation from United that Falcao has joined. It shouldn't be too long now. . .

  65. Post update

    Hull City

    It looks like Hatem Ben Arfa's move to Hull is going to go through. That's a cracking signing isn't it?

  66. Post update

    Who has done the best business in the Premier League this window then?

    Usual drill, folks: get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

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  67. Post update

    QPR chairman Tony Fernandes: Long transfer window. One of my favourites was Jack Robinson from Liverpool who we put out on loan. Young players the future and Alex McCarthy.

  68. LIVE NOW

    Football Focus

    If you are just getting in from the pub - what are you playing at? It's a Monday night - but you may wish to watch a Football Focus Deadline Day special starting shortly on BBC One and online.

    If you are watching on BBC One NI, it's on at 00:35-01:15. You can impress your friends with knowledge of what the pundits will say, like Bill Murray watching Jeopardy in Groundhog Day...

  69. BreakingDONE DEAL

    A very late switch for Ipswich as striker Frank Nouble joins Coventry on loan. The good news for Ipswich fans is that you kept hold of main man Dave McGoldrick...

  70. Text us on 81111

    Jonny, annoyed Man City fan: Can't believe we've sold Negredo without a replacement. Also cannot believe we've let go of Emyr Huws. He will be a huge player in the future.

    Stephen Reid: I can't believe Charlton haven't dipped into the Standard Liege team again today.

    Jon, City fan in Manchester: Negredo is a great player when on form. However, 79 goals scored by so called non-strikers in all competitions in 2012-13, plus Jovetic hitting form, not worried at all.

  71. BreakingDONE DEAL

    As Kevin Doyle enters Selhurst Park, Glenn Murray leaves to join Reading - Doyle's former club - on loan. Keep up...

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  72. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Crystal Palace

    Palace have signed Kevin Doyle on loan from Wolves until January.

  73. Text us on 81111

    Stevo in Essex: Seb Hines - quality signing. Can't wait until Friday night back at the Ricoh. Blue skies ahead for the Sky Blues. About time.

    Reza Moradi in London: Got this vision of Wenger in his bed tomorrow morning on the phone to the Chairman saying, 'You've done what!?'

    Nick in Manchester: City fans should not forget we have David Villa floating around in Australia waiting for the dust to settle.

  74. Post update

    Stay awake Burnley fans - the Clarets confirm they have applied to the Premier League for an extension to try and complete a late deal.

  75. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Southampton

    Southampton have signed defender Toby Alderweireld on loan from Atletico Madrid. A Champ Man legend back in his day. 20s all over the screen.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

    Toby Alderweireld holds a Southampton scarf a loft
  76. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Jono Healey: Absolutely gutted The Beast has gone. Don't understand why we would weaken the team at the last minute.

    Steven Mallett: Will be gutted to see Welbeck go, he is still developing and is Manchester United through and through!

    Taylor Aylett: Love the final hours of deadline day, like waiting for Christmas again.

  77. Post update

    Radamel Falcao and Danny Welbeck remain outstanding deals.

    Will they seem outstanding deals come May?

  78. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Mark Butcher: Who's disappointed with deadline day - Leicester City! No one in at all!

    Daniel Baker: Hull looking exciting. Maybe a tad top-heavy, but an array of attacking talent. Will surely have goals in them.

    Jamie Plummer: Imagine if say Koscielny and Chambers are injured, and Debuchy is suspended.. WHAT DO WE DO?!

  79. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Louis Thompson joins Norwich from Swindon for an undisclosed fee but will return to Swindon on loan for the rest of the season.

  80. Ben Arfa to Hull...

    Newcastle United

    Hull City boss Steve Bruce tells BBC Radio 5 live that the club hopes to confirm the signing of Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa shortly.

    "We've been given an extension and we're hopeful of getting it over the line," adds Bruce. "He is an an exciting talent. The question is can we ignite him again? Whatever has happened with him at Newcastle has happened. It's a big challenge for us all. He wants to get his career kick-started again. Let's hope I can get the best out of him."

  81. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines has joined Coventry City on loan.

  82. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Andy West

    European football writer

    "Negredo will score lots for Valencia but 30m for a 29-year-old by a club with a half-built new stadium...risky. Gambling on return to UCL."

  83. Post update

    Arsenal

    Arsene Wenger spent this evening at a charity match. Time well spent I'm sure...

    Arsene Wenger issues instructions
  84. Text us on 81111

    Louis from Essex: Chambers, Jenkinson, Gibbs, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott ... Welbeck? Nice to see so many English faces in the Arsenal squad.

    Steve Huish in Surbiton: I don't understand City letting a very good striker go without a replacement. If Aguero gets injured, which is likely, we only have two proven strikers in four competitions. Not good.

    Steven in York: I work in a hotel in York and a flustered Hatem Ben Arfa just rushed in to sign for Hull!

  85. Manager reaction

    Niko Kranjcar
    Niko Kranjcar smiles at his new club

    Harry Redknapp on the 17th time he's signed Niko Kranjcar - all on Deadline Days.

    "Niko is a class player. I'm a huge, huge fan of his and really pleased to have him back here."

  86. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Kingpin: Radamel Falcao will sign for Manchester United in Fergie Time.

    Edugie Osa's Abel: I would love to sleep... But I want to see Arsenal announce the deal first!

    Bradley Westlake: Deadline day reminds me of blokes buying presents on Xmas eve. U might get some corkers but most of the good stuff has gone.

  87. BreakingDONE DEAL

    He just can't resist can he? Niko Kranjcar signs for Harry Redknapp yet again, he's back at QPR on loan from Dynamo Kiev.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  88. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Norwich City

    Southampton defender Jos Hooiveld has signed on loan for Norwich for the rest of the season.

  89. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Jack Blackburn: Why isn't it a transfer door? Is the implication that footballers only make their entrance via an open window?

    Démólá Rótìmí: The drama of the transfer deadline day always has an epilogue.

    Angus Macwilliam: Wenger obviously counting on Welbeck's versatility. Able to play across attack, midfield and defence!

  90. Welbeck update

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    "Arsenal have got the deal sheet into the Premier League regarding the signing of Danny Welbeck. That means they have got a couple of hours to submit the relevant paper work. It shows the commitment of both clubs and the player in going through with it. I understand the fee is in the region of £16m."

  91. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    What do we think of that one then City fans? One of the club's four strikers allowed to leave with no replacement coming in.

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  92. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Man City

    Alvaro Negredo

    Valencia have announced they have reached an agreement to sign striker Alvaro Negredo on loan from Manchester City with a clause making the deal permanent at the end of the season.

  93. Post update

    One of our big outstanding deals is about to be wrapped up...

  94. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Blackburn sign midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe on loan from Fulham.

    Rovers seal Tunnicliffe deal
  95. All the deals

    They continue to flood in - For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  96. Text us on 81111

    Paul, Maldon: Very unimpressed Hammers fan!

    Geoff Gunning: Well Leeds are a feeder club for Fulham and Norwich now.

    Happy terrier Dan Lemon: Brilliant signing for Huddersfield Town. Hudson to lead the way and shore up that defence.

  97. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Former Leeds man Luciano Becchio has joined Rotheram on loan from Norwich until 1 January.

  98. BreakingDONE DEAL

    West Ham

    Marseille confirm that West Ham have signed Morgan Amalfitano. The midfielder was on loan at West Brom last year.

  99. EXTRA TIME

    If your deal hasn't gone through yet - don't panic!

    Clubs sometimes conclude deals at the last minute and it is not always easy for them to get everything completed and sent over by 11pm. The so called 'deal sheet' allows a club to confirm that a deal has been reached in order to allow for additional time to submit the remaining documentation.

    The sheet cannot be used prior to 21:00 BST and needs to arrive fully completed before the transfer window closes. Once the sheet arrives, clubs have got until 1am in which to submit the full paperwork.

    So don't go to bed yet...

  100. THE TRANSFER WINDOW IS CLOSED

    Clocl tower

    Bong! The clock strike 23:00 BST and the deadline is closed! Although...

  101. Post update

    A deadline-beater that one...

  102. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Oldham sign Dominic Poleon from Leeds for an undisclosed fee.

    Welcome to Oldham Athletic, Dominic Poleon!
  103. Post update

    Man Utd

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone tells Radio 5 live: "Manchester United haven't confirmed Falcao because the deal has not been completed yet. Should fans be worried? No. Providing a deal sheet has been submitted then United have until midnight to conclude the deal."

  104. Text us on 81111

    Jake in Lincoln: This Welbeck fiasco is very reminiscent of Ozil's age-long medical last year!

  105. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Swindon have signed Southampton defender Jack Stephens on loan until the end of January 2015.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  106. Post update

    FIVE MINUTES to go and our two biggest moves of the day are outstanding. What an anti-climax on our hands...

  107. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Ross McSweeny: Two years ago Fulham signed Dimitar Berbatov. Today we are signing Matt Smith.

    Katie Edwards: Surprise that Victor Valdes hadn't been snapped up tough. He is free agent.

    Chris Watts: Please can someone break the revolving door at Southampton. Could do with hanging onto some players.

  108. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Fulham confirm the signing of Leeds striker Matt Smith on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

  109. Post update

    Still no signing confirmed for Danny Welbeck or Radamel Falcao...

  110. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Middlesbrough signed a goalkeeper a few minutes ago, and now Boro keeper Jason Steele has signed for Blackburn on loan.

  111. Post update

    Hull City midfielder Tom Huddlestone: Exciting times at the KC , competition for places all over the pitch. Makes for a good season hopefully.

  112. Post update

    They're all coming in now...

  113. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Oldham sign Michael Tidser on loan from Rotherham until January.

  114. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Wigan sign Manchester City midfielder Emyr Huws on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

  115. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Chelsea's England Under-19 international goalkeeper Jamal Blackman has joined Middlesbrough on loan until January.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  116. FIFTEEN TO GO...

    Clocl tower

    Fifteen minutes remain...

  117. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Morecambe & Wise

    In the alternative universe of Danny Baker's mind Deadline Day has taken a big turn:

    "Morecambe & Wise from BBC to ITV (£8m) Des Lynam BBC to ITV (£3m) Adrian Chiles BBC to ITV (£2m) LATEST: ITV Relegated."

  118. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Godsent Ubhi: See why early buying is good? As a Chelsea fan I am so relaxed unlike some 'ohhh' and 'ahhh' I'm hearing next door.

    Peter West: Literally on the edge of my seat. Falcao ain't gonna solve defensive the problems but Radamel-Van-Rooney just sounds sweet.

    Rickesh Chohan: I'm not sure why Borini wants to stay at Liverpool... He can't get into the first team a smaller club would be good for him.

  119. Post update

    Ian Dennis

    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    "Matt Smith will join Fulham from Leeds United for £500,000."

  120. What the world is waiting for

    The deals we are all waiting on then;

    Radamel Falcao to Manchester United.

    Danny Welbeck to Arsenal.

    Alvaro Negredo to Valencia.

    Hatem Ben Arfa to Hull.

  121. Post update

    Where is Falcao?! Where is Welbeck?!

  122. Text us on 81111

    James: Had a notification about Andy Murray and immediately started wondering who he'd signed for. Think I've been looking at the live text too long.

    Conal, a Man Utd fan in Derry: Has Falcao got stuck in a Carrington toilet?! Where is he!?

    Jay Spowart: Sandro will be missed at Spurs. Would like to see a replacement or another striker! Bony from Swansea??

  123. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Rotherham have broken their transfer record to sign Oldham striker Jonson Clarke-Harris.

  124. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Stoke City

    Stoke City

    Stoke re-sign winger Oussama Assaidi on loan from Liverpool. There he is look!

  125. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Hull City

    Hull sign Gaston Ramirez on a season-long loan from Southampton. Hull are going about building a pretty decent squad on the quiet here. Hatem Ben Arfa to come?

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  126. Post update

    Phil McNulty

    BBC Sport chief football writer

    "More on Tom Cleverley and Everton. I'm hearing now that Everton were prepared to sign him permanently but nowhere near the £8m fee Aston Villa had already met."

  127. HALF AN HOUR TO GO

    THe Doc

    That's your 30-minute warning! Half an hour to go...

  128. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Newcastle United

    Newcastle have one out the door - Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa leaves to sign for Roma on loan. He can be a friend for lonely Ashley Cole.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  129. Top, top, top, top, top, top, lad

    Tottenham

    New QPR signing Sandro posts the following message on his Facebook page: "I'd like to thank Tottenham Hotspur for everything they've done for me. Spurs has been my home since I moved to England and I loved every minute of my time there.

    "To the fans, I'll always have a special relationship with you and can't begin to express how much your support has meant to me, particularly in tough times when I was injured.

    "I can't wait to get started at QPR now and look forward to wearing the famous hoops for the first time."

  130. Text us on 81111

    Chris, Man Utd fan in London: Transfer deadline day should be a public holiday.

    Tony, a Spurs fan: Can't believe we sold Sandro! Come on Spurs we need a striker.

    Mark in Canterbury: Arsenal should get the double from Man U and get Welbeck and Cleverley. Would add some great depth to the squad!

  131. Where's Falcao?

    Has anyone seen Radamel Falcao? He had agreed a loan move to Manchester United before I'd got out of bed this morning - and he's still not signed up!

  132. Post update

    Man City

    Micah Richards

    Daily Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter: Good luck to Micah Richards on his move to Fiorentina. As Vincent Kompany always says, more English players should go abroad, developing.

  133. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Ben Jones: The embarrassing thing for United is they aren't now just trying to buy the title, but buy top 4!

    Nick: I doubt Falcao to Man Utd will go through. Same thing happened with Coentrao last season. All the talk, then nothing.

    Didier Dixon: Cracking signing for QPR though Sandro. Someone to sit in that three-man midfield letting the others move forward.

  134. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Interesting move for Celtic who have signed Serbia international Stefan Scepovic from Sporting Gijon.

    Scepovic had decided against an agreed move to the Scottish champions late on Sunday.

    But a switch to Getafe has collapsed and Celtic welcomed him back with open arms...

  135. Post update

    Some meat on the bones of that Micah Richards deal. BBC Sport understands Fiorentina paid £3.5m to take the defender on loan for a season and will have to fork out another £4.7m if they want to make the move permanent next summer.

  136. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Liam John Taylor: Spurs need a striker, cannot rely on Soldado and Adebayor.

    Nick Kelly: Blind is a great signing for United, feel a bit safer with him at the back but we're crying out for 4-3-3 or 4-1-2-1-2.

    Nick Locke: Harry Redknapp made moves for Defoe & Kranjcar?! He does know it's real life and not a dusty old copy of Football Manager?!

  137. Post update

    Harry Redknapp on Sandro: "He brings energy, aggression, power and quality. They call him the Beast."

    Brilliant.

    Sandro with new manager Harry Redknapp
  138. Text us on 81111

    Graham in Oldham: So Welbeck gets Champions League football. Falcao, Di Maria, Van Persie and Rooney don't. Weird!!

    John in Blackpool: Blackpool - no signings. We will be going down. Oyston a disgrace. Will be lucky if Riga stays.

    Brian in Bolton: We are short on strikers and other positions and all we have are rumours on Beckford to Fulham. It's just ridiculous!

  139. BreakingDONE DEAL

    We had a few Huddersfield Town fans texting in today - and I bring you good news! (I hope).

    Huddersfield have signed Cardiff captain Mark Hudson for a nominal undisclosed fee.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  140. Post update

    Stoke City

    Stoke chairman Peter Coates tells BBC Radio 5 live that a loan deal for Liverpool forward Oussama Assaidi is close. "We didn't expect to be doing anything but Peter Odemwingie got injured and Mark [Hughes] wanted someone to fill that position," he adds. "Oussama was with us last season and we liked him very much."

  141. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Sandro

    QPR sign Tottenham midfielder Sandro. It's a done deal.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  142. Post update

    Italian Serie A

    BBC World Service's Steve Crossman: "The deadline has passed in Italy, one deal was done just before the 2200 cut off.

    "20-year-old striker Luka Djordjevic has signed for Sampdoria from Zenit Saint Petersburg. He was on loan at FC Twente last season and he's a full Montenegro international.

    "He is now guaranteed forever more to be prefixed by "genius last minute signing" or "panic buy" depending on how well the next few months go."

  143. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Ben Salmon: Happy for Welbeck. Shame it's not Spurs but he deserves to be a Prem starter. Paves the way for James Wilson on the bench.

    Murtaza Ali Khan: Clubs must learn from Atletico Madrid. Good business and filled voids with Griezmann, Mandzukic, Rodriguez and now Cerci.

    Mike Ash: My girlfriend doesn't understand the importance and significance of Transfer Deadline Day!

  144. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Man City

    The end of an era at Manchester City as Micah Richards leaves the club to sign for Fiorentina on loan until the end of the season.

  145. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Cardiff City complete the signing of Danny Gabbidon on a one-year contract, nine years after the defender left the club.

  146. What about Welbeck?

    Man Utd

    Danny Welbeck

    Will Danny Welbeck seal his move to Arsenal in the next hour? Has Radamel Falcao agreed a move to United? Does anyone else have the urge to watch Back to the Future...?

  147. Text us on 81111

    Alex James: Welbeck was far from my first choice wish for Arsenal but he's better than Sanogo, so I'll give him a chance for us.

    Ed in Southampton: Any news on Bolton? All I've seen is rumours Beckford's wanted, and an interview with Kevin Davies. Not what I wanted from deadline day!

    Andy in Huddersfield: C'mon Huddersfield Town, make my day - sign someone!

  148. Post update

    Stoke City

    Sounds like Oussama Assaidi is about to seal his move from Liverpool to Stoke...

  149. Sandro on his way?

    BBC Radio 5 live

    QPR manager Harry Redknapp tells BBC Radio 5 live: "We have got Sandro from Tottenham. We tried to get one or two others and made a big effort to get Jermain Defoe. He wanted to come home but there was no way Toronto would release him before their play-offs. We also wanted Fabio Borini but his wage demands were way out of our league.

    "Niko Kranjcar has dropped a third of his wages to come back here and play. I like the look of us now and I think we've got a real chances of staying in this division."

  150. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Douglas One: Very disappointed to see the beast (Negredo) moving on after just one year. I very much hope someone pulls out last minute.

    Joe Jackson: Hull are doing alright aren't they! Couple of cracking Uruguayans and potentially a seriously under-rated Frenchman!

    Katie Edwards: Connor Wickham, Carlton Cole, Harry Kane or even Defoe - One of these is the Striker Candidate for Palace.

  151. The final hour

    Great Scott

    Here we go then. The last hour. The final push.

    Can the Colombian sign a contract? Will Welbeck make his way to the Emirates? How many players can Harry Redknapp land?

    Has Micah Richards joined Fiorentina? Hold on to your phones...

    THE HEADLINES

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Arsenal agree £16m move for Danny Welbeck
    • Javier Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan
    • United seal Daley Blind deal
    • Crystal Palace sign £7m James McArthur
    • Holtby leaves Spurs for Hamburg on loan
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
    • Burnley sign Chalobah
  152. Going global

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone: "Manchester United will lose a link with home if Danny Welbeck completes his £16m move to Arsenal.

    "For Longsight-born Welbeck is the only Mancunian remaining amongst the senior players in the United first-team squad.

    "Welbeck caught the attention of club scouts when he was just six years old and joined their academy when he was eight.

    "Since then, Nicky Butt has joined Newcastle - by true definition the remainder of the Class of 92 are not Mancunians - and Wes Brown has moved to Sunderland."

  153. Deadline day: The player's view

    Current Preston forward Kevin Davies: "If you have a wife or children in school then you have to carefully consider a move. I have an understanding and intelligent wife. She asked me to do what I wanted to do towards the latter half of my career.

    "When you're playing and happy then you don't see a reason to leave. You want your phone to be ringing on deadline day when you're not involved with the team. You want to be playing football and want to play as many games as you can.

    "A new guy can come in and you can be out of favour - you have to be ready to drop everything."

  154. Post update

    Phil McNulty

    BBC Sport chief football writer

    "It now looks like the odds are against Tom Cleverley joining Everton. At the moment there is no deal between Manchester United and Everton."

  155. Post update

    Crystal Palace

    New Crystal Palace signing James McArthur: Thanks to Wigan Athletic for an amazing four years. They will always have a place in my heart but time for a new chapter with Crystal Palace.

  156. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Christian Codswurthy: £800m is an unbelievable figure, can we break 1 billion? Vidal, Hummels and Strootman anyone?

    Kevin Layfield: Can't believe MUFC are letting Danny Welbeck go to a Premier League rival. No bids for Peter Cech? Very surprising that.

    Karlito Franz: Welbeck is slippery, smart and fast. He'll score loads of goals. Last laugh?

  157. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Peterborough have done well in recent years signing the likes of Craig Mackail-Smith, Aaron Mclean, Britt Assombalonga and Dwight Gayle before moving them on and the next on the London Road conveyor belt is Luke James - who joins from Hartlepool on a four-year deal.

  158. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Grant Holt

    Shane: Why have Chelsea not signed a good central defender? It was our back 4 last season that cost us the league.

    John Lowe: Crystal Palace striker on loan - Grant Holt? Surplus and has played in the Premier League.

    David Hird: My mate works at a Travelodge in Carlisle and just booked Grant Holt into a double room for the night.

    I know he's a big lad but Grant Holt can't physically be in South London and Carlisle at the same time...

  159. Post update

    Man Utd

    I had heard a speculated time of 21:30 BST for the Falcao deal to be wrapped up. That's been and gone. Still just over an hour to go. Any United fans getting nervous yet...?

  160. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Nobert Nyandire: As a Man Utd fan am gutted at Welbeck joining Arsenal. We should never strengthen them, They refused to sell Vermaelen.

    Bav: Apart from selling fringe players, is there any chance of Spurs buying a forward? Poch?

    Benji Thompson: Alan Pardew ruining any belief that Newcastle fans will see a team light up St James Park by selling Ben Arfa...devastating.

  161. Deadline Day: The player's view

    Kevin Davies

    Former Bolton player Kevin Davies recalls when he was involved in a transfer deadline saga: "It was the January transfer window three years ago. Sunderland came knocking and I had a few chats with their manager Martin O'Neill.

    "It came to deadline day, the agent turned up and the deal was on the table. I was told by the agent to bang on manager Owen Coyle's door and tell him I wanted to leave. I didn't want to do that. I wanted to sit down and talk about it. Owen looked me in the eye and said, 'you tell me you want to leave Bolton'. He kind of had me really. He knew I was the captain of the club and knew how much Bolton meant to me.

    "It was a lot of information to take in on that day. I weighed it up with the family and worked out it wasn't the right move for us."

  162. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Leeds United striker Soulemayne Doukara signs three-year deal after converting season-long loan deal from Catania into a permanent one.

    He is currently injured but scored twice in Capital One Cup v Accrington.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  163. Post update

    Ian Dennis

    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    "I'm reliably told Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa refused the opportunity to go to Besiktas. He wanted to stay in the Premier League so Hull City more attractive proposition to him."

  164. Post update

    Italian Serie A

    There are just 20 minutes to the deadline in Italy. If Micah Richards is going to join Fiorentina he'd better be holding a pen right now...

  165. Text us on 81111

    Danny Welbeck

    James London: Arsenal could've had Remy for 10mil but instead plump up 16 for Welbeck. Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear. I feel for the fans.

    Dave in Reading: Really sad to see Welbeck go. A mistake, I think.

    Dan an Arsenal fan: Welbeck is young, English and knows the Premier League. I would love to see him come to Arsenal.

  166. BreakingDONE DEAL

    The Cobblers' big signing is Fleetwood defender Ryan Cresswell. Is he the new Sean Dyche? Let's hope so.

  167. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Matt Shailer: Newcastle address our defensive frailties by loaning out a centre back and leaving that area short, bringing in nobody. Joy.

    Simon MacRae: I'm an Arsenal fan recently moved to Gloucester. If we sign Welbeck I'll give up on football completely and watch only rugby.

    Ted Powell: Gaston Ramirez to Hull too. Wow, wow, wow. Concerns defensively but going forward they are going to be very easy to watch.

  168. Where's Falcao?

    Conor McNamara

    BBC commentator

    "There's a lot of people here outside Manchester United's training ground waiting to catch a glimpse of Radamel Falcao. It certainly seems he has not come in through the front door.

    "There are a few farmers lanes around here where they could smuggle him in. We assume a medical is taking place but we have not witnessed the man himself."

  169. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Crystal Palace

    It's not Peter Ndlovu - Crystal Palace complete the signing of Wigan midfielder James McArthur.

    No details on the deal just yet.

    James McArthur has signed a three year contract with Palace after joining from Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee.
  170. Post update

    BBC Radio 5 live football reporter John Southall at QPR: "I'm reliably informed Sandro is now here completing his transfer."

  171. Off to Ewood

    My colleague Andy Cryer tells me that Blackburn are hopeful of completing a loan deal for Fulham midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe. They remain hopeful of at least one more signing as well before the window closes.

  172. Post update

    French Ligue 1

    BBC World Service's Steve Crossman: "Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco have been calling the tune for a good while now but today at least it's the Parisiens great rivals Marseille who've made the biggest signing.

    "Brazilian defender Doria has joined them for £8m from Botafogo."

  173. Text us on 81111

    From Roger in Colchester: Lifelong Gooner. Unimpressive start to the season and now Welbeck. Wenger has just written his resignation letter with this terrible signing. My dad's a Man Utd supporter and is laughing his head off.

    John E Newcastle: Keep spending Man Utd. Be interesting what the contract small prints say if you don't make the top four... Then the finance people will start squirming.

    Jack Rollings: United need to push for Hummels and improve defence! Attack is already overwhelming!

  174. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Real Madrid's Gareth Bale on Twitter: Feeling a lot different to this time last year! Looking forward to seeing what last-minute deals happen this deadline day.

  175. Eagles on the hunt

    Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish on BBC Radio 5 live: "We've agreed a deal for a striker. They're at the training ground now trying to finish it. He has played in the Premier League but he's not currently at a Premier League side. We're bringing him in on loan. You will know who he is in about an hour's time."

    It's Kevin Campbell. Maybe John Spencer. NO, Peter Ndlovu! I don't know...

  176. Post update

    Just over 90 minutes from the deadline then and it's all about to kick off. A reminder that clubs have had since the end of last season to make any signings.

    So why wait till now? Because it's fun! That's why.

    Hold on to your hats. This is a target-rich environment. It's the bottom of the ninth, the score is tied. It's time for the big one.

  177. Welbeck update

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    "Arsenal have reached an agreement with Manchester United for the permanent signing of Danny Welbeck.

    "The fee is in the region of £16m and there is no expectation that there will be any complications with the 23-year-old's personal terms or medical checks."

  178. Post update

    QPR striker Charlie Austin: Is there going to be one last big signing?

  179. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Mikey Moore: Hope Liverpool can sign one more player before the deadline.

    AJS: Please please don't sell Ben Arfa!! One of the best and most loyal players. Will be devastated.

    Gerard Harb: Man Utd should go after De Jong or Strootman, best fit for a powerful mid field.

  180. Post update

    Mario balotelli

    Mario Balotelli or Danny Welbeck. If you had £16m in your back pocket, which would you choose?

  181. Welbeck latest

    Conor McNamara

    BBC commentator

    "I'm outside Manchester United's training ground for BBC Radio 5 live. About 100 people standing in a pitch dark lane, only light from smartphones."

  182. BreakingDONE DEAL

    And another out the door at Arsenal as winger Ryo Miyaichi joins FC Twente on loan. Clearing the decks...

  183. Post update

    Man Utd

    Times football writer Rory Smith on BBC Radio 5 live: "Although Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley would walk into most Premier League sides, because they are associated with the failure of Manchester United, clubs are reluctant to go for them. I'll be fascinated to know from Arsenal fans if they would be happy with Welbeck."

  184. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Norwich City

    News from Arsenal - but it's not Danny Welbeck.

    Defender Ignasi Miquel has left Arsenal to join Norwich for an undisclosed fee.

    The 21-year-old has agreed a three-year deal at Carrow Road.

  185. Post update

    Arsenal fans, Manchester United fans - I now know how you feel. My team Northampton say they will announce a major signing for an undisclosed fee in 20 minutes.

    It's the hope that kills you...

  186. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Cambridge United have signed striker Ryan Bird on a one-year deal following his departure from Portsmouth.

  187. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Joe Harvey: Newcastle looks like absolutely nothing on. Disappointing after the active summer we've had.

    Sufiyan Shaik: It's 1:32am here in India. I want to sleep but cannot. I don't want to miss the moment. Falcao please hurry up!

    Spanish Dave: Never been so calm as a Brighton fan on deadline day! It's a little strange.

  188. Post update

    Things moving up a pace with regards to Danny Welbeck then. Watch this here space...

  189. Welbeck latest

    Arsenal

    Danny Welbeck

    We understand that Arsenal and Manchester United have agreed a fee of £16m for Danny Welbeck. Big...

  190. BreakingDONE DEAL

    The Championship? Think I'll give that one a miss.

    Alex Kacaniklic is apparently happy to stay at relegated Fulham, signing a contract extension, but he won't be helping them in their bid to get back to the Premier League - no sooner has he signed on the dotted line than he's agreed a season-long loan deal with Copenhagen.

  191. Costly Cleverley?

    Pat Murphy

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Tom Cleverley

    "It's much ado about nothing with regards to Tom Cleverley - he's not coming to Aston Villa. I understand his agent was asking for 80,000-a-week."

  192. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Tom Mitchell: I'm an Arsenal fan hoping we would grab an big enforcer in central midfield. But hopefully Jack Wilshere will have his year.

    Ben_Chattaway: Keeping up with deadline day by the pool in west Hollywood, hoping Spurs sign a striker.

    Ben Adams: We really need to sign an attacker and quick. Can't believe we're getting rid of Ben Arfa.

  193. TWO HOURS TO GO

    Into the final two hours then. To save me from more niche 80s film references let's hope for some major action.

    Where's the Radamel Falcao deal? Danny Welbeck, what's the score?

    Here are the day's headlines:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Javier Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan
    • United seal Daley Blind deal
    • Crystal Palace line up £7m James McArthur
    • Holtby leaves Spurs for Hamburg on loan
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
    • Burnley sign Chalobah
  194. Post update

    Ghostbusters

    The Harry Redknapp-Niko Kranjcar-Jermain Defoe Transfer Deadline Day triangle could yet be completed.

    At which point the Keymaster will open the gateway and release Gozer...

  195. Post update

    Mark Chapman

    Presenter

    "QPR owner Tony Fernandes on BBC Radio 5 live: 'There is a will on both sides for Jermain Defoe but it might be January'."

  196. Text us on 81111

    Mark Johnson in Barrow in Furness: Man Utd don't need defenders the new philosophy is obviously "we're gonna score 3 more than you! !"

    Laurent in Bristol: Why are people surprised that Arsenal don't splash the cash like the teams with billionaire sugar-daddies? Of course Wenger runs the club like a business, it is a business. Not a vanity project for a rich man.

    Grace Westland: What's happen to Sunderland signing Fabio Borini? He was great for them last season and it's as if they've almost given up. And are Newcastle signing anyone ?

  197. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Attention Newcastle fans!

    You've already lost Shola Ameobi this window. If Hatem Ben Arfa goes - and you don't sign anyone - how will you feel?

    Let us know. Usual drill, folks: get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

    You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

  198. Post update

    Hull City

    Hull City goalkeeper Steve Harper: If these Ben Arfa to Hull City rumours are true, can I have a lift down in the morning please Hatem?

  199. Post update

    Hatem Ben Arfa

    Hatem Ben Arfa? To Hull? Heady times. He could be the greatest artist in the city since Mick Ronson left to team up with David Bowie...

  200. Post update

    Mark Chapman

    Presenter

    "Now Rory Smith says on BBC Radio 5 live that Hull are in for Hatem Ben Arfa and Gaston Ramires."

  201. Post update

    Hull City

    Hull City

    BBC Sport's Damian Johnson: Chairman's bought pizza for Hull City fans awaiting news at training ground on transfer window night.

    And they might not have long to wait to learn of some news. . .

  202. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Wigan have signed Danish international William Kvist from Stuttgart. He signed for Fulham in January and was part of the team that went down.

    Don't let that put you off though Latics fans...

  203. Join the debate at #bbcdeadline

    DamienW: So frustrated with Spurs not buying a striker I'm gonna get on my football manager game and buy one myself!

    Robert Edwards: Mourinho at home with his feet up laughing at his enemies waste time and money.

    Darren Scott: Please tell me there's something, ANYTHING happening at Newcastle? A striker would be a start, and a defender too please!

  204. Post update

    Come on Niko Kranjcar. Have some self respect. You can't be Harry Redknapp's 2am booty call forever. It feels wrong...

  205. Post update

    BBC Radio 5 live football reporter John Southall: Niko Kranjcar just arrived at Loftus Road. On loan here last season.

  206. Post update

    Why would City let Negredo go unless they were bringing someone in?

  207. Negredo to go-go?

    Man City

    Alvaro Negredo

    Manchester City now fully expect striker Alvaro Negredo to complete his loan move to Valencia before the deadline - a season-long loan with obligation to buy rather than an option.

    Meanwhiel, Celtic are close to agreeing a year long loan deal for the Manchester City striker John Guidetti. The 22-year-old Swede spent last year on loan at Stoke. BBC Sport also understands the Scottish Champions could yet sign the Serbian striker Stefan Scepovic from Sporting Gijion. The 24-year-old had knocked back Celtic for FC Getafe but that deal now looks to be dead.

  208. Italian farce

    Italian Serie A

    BBC World Service's Steve Crossman: "You have to love transfer deadline day.

    "A couple of hours ago Milan were so close to signing Jonathan Biabiany that they posted a photo of him wearing a red and black scarf on their website. Now instead of buying a former Inter man, they're trying to steal someone else from the under the noses of their city rivals.

    "Atlanta midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura looked set to be on his way to San Siro, and he still is, but it may well be Milan and not Inter that he joins.

    "That will cause a chain reaction down the line and potentially stop Real Madrid signing Freddy Guarin from Inter after his move to Valencia broke down earlier."

  209. Blind is in

    Man Utd

    Daley Blind

    Manchester United have now crossed the t's and dotted the - er, lower case j's - on Daley Blind's deal. It's a £14m move and he has signed a four-year deal.

  210. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Portugal Under-21 international Betinho joins Brentford from Sporting Lisbon on loan.

    Yep. Brentford are now signing players on loan from Sporting. And players with one name. Madness - footballing madness...

  211. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Crystal Palace

    News from Crystal Palace. It's not the club record deal of James McArthur but they have signed defender Zeki Fryers on a three-year deal from Tottenham Hotspur.

    Zeki Fryers on a three-year deal from Tottenham Hotspur.
  212. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Mark: Man City very quiet now. Looks like business done on players in I reckon a few players will leave still yet though.

    Damien Hateley: Why have Leeds not signed Pirlo yet? pretty much every other Italian and his dog have signed.

    Keiran Caville: I don't think any signings can rescue United, They will never be the same without Sir Alex.

  213. Post update

    BBC Radio 5 live

    BBC Radio 5 live football reporter John Southall: "I have just seen QPR owner Tony Fernandes and Fabio Borini is still in Liverpool. He wouldn't say what the hitch was although we believe it's over his wage demands.

    "But Jermain Defoe could still happen. From what I understand he wants to come, it's whether Toronto will let him leave. In addition, Sandro is having a medical."

  214. Post update

    BBC World Service's Steve Crossman: "The Toronto Sun are reporting that Jermain Defoe will stay at MLS side Toronto FC despite a number of offers being made.

    "They say that a sizeable offer was made by a Premier League team, but was knocked back."

  215. Post update

    More news from Hull on the way...

  216. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Martin Griffin: £800 million spent in the window! Shows how inflated the prices for players has become.

    Matt Holdrege: Surely the transfer winner is Monaco. With Rodriguez and Falcao they've earned over €150 million.

    Man of Kent: Do Everton need Cleverley? He's the sort of 'decent' midfielder they tend to accumulate, but won't advance them any further.

  217. Borini off?

    Liverpool

    As we wait for QPR's annual last-minute dash to the shops, news reaches us that one move could be off. It appears that Fabio Borini doesn't fancy moving to London...

  218. Text us on 81111

    Jack Roberts in Southend-on-Sea: Arsenal start the transfer window strong and fall at the last hurdle. You want to be a champions league team then start buying like one. Welbeck isn't the answer!

    Lee in Hackney: Can't anyone else see Wenger is awful. A window that's always supposed to difficult he says, but City, Chelsea and United all seem to sign their players without any difficulty? Please Arsene, go somewhere else and play the business man. Turning over £120 million profit is no good to the fans. Turn over £5million and invest the rest in the squad. You're cheating the fans.

  219. Post update

    Right, let's have some news. I was flagging a bit there but a touch of paella and I'm back in the game.

    Where are you Falcao? How about it Welbeck? What's 'appening 'Arry?

  220. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Rumplestiltskin: I think Sunderland have made a great signing in the transfer of Ricky Alvarez from Inter Milan on a season-long loan.

    Kabila: Man Utd fans now know the Dutch squad. Almost every Dutch player was linked with a transfer to Man Utd.

    Hazem Radi: If Arsenal don't end up signing anyone...it wont be that bad with Walcott coming back as striker..

  221. Post update

    He turned down a move to Sunderland earlier in the summer and maybe Fabio Borini is determined to fight for his place at Anfield...

  222. Post update

    Mark Chapman

    Presenter

    "We are being told on BBC Radio 5 live that Fabio Borini to QPR is off."

  223. Big man, little man

    Spanish La Liga

    Javier Saviola

    BBC World Service's Steve Crossman: "Not many players have represented both Real Madrid and Barcelona and of those that have (probably) only one has also played for Hellas Verona.

    "The Serie A side are reportedly about to sign Javier Saviola from Olympiakos.

    "It means they will be able to boast a retro strike force that would have terrified defences all over the world, if only it were 2007.

    "Luca Toni, once of Bayern Munich, is still going at 37 and may well partner the little man going forward."

  224. Post update

    Leeds United striker Billy Sharp on Twitter: "Been involved in recent transfer deadline day windows, but tonight I'm going to sit back and watch everybody else panic."

  225. Text us on 81111

    Mike Devlin from Barrow: Falcao is not what Manchester United need, they need new centre-backs otherwise they won't make top four.

    Steve in London: Can't quite understand why Falcao and Blind have gone to a team with no European action this season. Could it be for the money? Possibly.

    Steve, a Plymouth fan: Signing Alex Bray is a great bit of business for us. He looked awesome when we played Swansea during pre-season. Very happy.

  226. Wigan close to £2.5m Huws

    Juliette Ferrington

    BBC Sport

    "Wigan are closing in on the permanent signing of Emyr Huws from Manchester City. The fee is believed to be in the region of £2.5m pounds.

    "The 20-year old midfielder signed a six month loan deal with the Championship club in July, but that deal looks like it will become a permanent move tonight."

  227. Cleverley to Everton?

    Phil McNulty

    BBC Sport chief football writer

    "The word on Merseyside now is Tom Cleverley's desire to work with Roberto Martinez again might lend itself to a move to Everton. Martinez has loads of faith in him from their time together at Wigan. Everton think he would jump at the chance of working for Martinez again."

  228. Text us on 81111

    Tom, a Manchester United fan: Need to sign a quality centre back more than anything. Someone like Ron Vlaar or Mats Hummels is needed more than anyone for us.

    Shohan Sen, Arsenal fan from Kent: What more were Arsenal fans expecting? Of course Wenger is earning money (albeit for charity) rather than spending it on deadline day. The patience of thousands of fans are wearing far too thin. Would I be wrong in thinking that fourth place is in doubt? Wenger embarrasses himself when mentioning "title" and "Arsenal" in the same sentence from now on.

  229. Welbeck latest

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    "There is interest from Arsenal in Danny Welbeck, but this deal is complicated by a number of conversations that are taking place between Manchester United, Arsenal and the player.

    "This is a bit messy because Tottenham are also involved and there are various agendas at stake. It could happen but at this stage it is not advanced."

  230. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Titus Carey: There was a time when Man Utd wouldn't get involved in deadline day dealings. Oh how times have changed.

    Kay lion: Enjoying the #bbcdeadlineday and just ordered 14 inch Calzone for me and the boys. It's your fault for posting that pizza pic.

    Dominic Stevenson: When a big club goes bust, people will realise that too many are living on borrowed time (and borrowed money).

  231. THREE HOURS REMAIN

    Bruce Springsteen

    In three hours you can drive from Manchester to Bedford; fly from London to the Algarve; watch Django Unchained or get through a Bruce Springsteen gig.

    But can you make or break your season?

    Over to you managers, agents, Chief Execs and players.

    Here are the day's headlines:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Javier Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan
    • United seal Daley Blind deal
    • Crystal Palace line up £7m James McArthur
    • Holtby leaves Spurs for Hamburg on loan
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
    • Burnley sign Chalobah
  232. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone on Twitter after the arrival of Abel Hernandez and Mo Diame: "2 great signings (so far). Diame always difficult to play against happy he's in our team now though."

  233. Post update

    Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville

    "It is a sad day for Manchester United when they sell two of their home grown players [Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley]. I think it will be great for Tom to play every week and get his confidence back. He will be back in the England squad."

    Welbeck and Cleverley are still officially Manchester United players. But which clubs will they be at come 23:00 BST? Stay right here to find out.

  234. Kingdom of the Blind

    Man Utd

    Daley Blind

    Daley Blind doesn't appear to have a middle name, but if he did it would be 'versatility.'

    Left of a back three, left-back, central midfield - you name it, he'll play there. If you don't remember anything else about his impressive displays during the World Cup you must recall his 60-yard raking assist for that Robin van Persie flying header...

  235. Text us on 81111

    Dale in Cardiff: Isn't it time Spurs cashed in on that 'special relationship' agreement with real as part of the Bale deal ... remember that?!

    Ross in Essex: Couldn't be happier with Liverpool's transfer business. For the money United spent on Di Maria and Falcao, Liverpool bought half a team. Two players don't make a team. Brendan Rodgers doesn't mess about in transfer windows.

    Lucy: Striker for Spurs please. Levy needs to get a grip. You cannot win games on possession alone.

  236. Post update

    Man Utd

    So Manchester United fans, Daley Blind has signed up. Will he play in defence or midfield? At the World Cup it was a bit of both.

    As it stands I think he IS the United midfield...

  237. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Steve Ashfield: How can financial fair play exist when a few teams can spend over £100m while others can't afford to spend £10m?

    Ash Kennedy: This kind of drama may win a BAFTA. Danny Murphy for best support.

    Arthur Wilson: Alvarez is a great bit of business for Sunderland. Strong attacking midfielder who will create and score. Made for the Prem.

  238. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Man Utd

    Ajax confirm that Daley Blind's transfer to Manchester United is completed. One down, one massive deal to come for United.

    More details to come.

  239. Post update

    Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

    BBC Sport

    "Lots of conflicting views voiced about Danny Welbeck...reminds me of a certain Daniel Sturridge! 23-years-old...20 league goals in 53 starts...out of position...Hmmm."

  240. BreakingDONE DEAL

    One from League Two as Mansfield Town confirm that forward Sam Clucas is set to join local rivals Chesterfield for an undisclosed fee. The Stags say the sale will allow manager Paul Cox to strengthen his squad.

  241. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Jay-Jay: Arsenal need miracle signings like Reus, Carvalho and a centre-back.

    Emmanuel Attat: Arsenal sells one of the most expensive season's match ticket in Europe, but refuses to bring in quality reinforcement. SHAME.

    SCFC_Morgan: Stoke City need a centre-back to cover for Shawcross and Wilson and Huth and we need a second big name goal-scorer.

  242. Post update

    BBC South American expert Tim Vickery on Radio 5 live

    Radamel Falcao

    "It's a huge season for Radamel Falcao. He needs to prove he is fit after missing the World Cup. He has been out of the Champions League for a long time now.

    "He was the king of the Europa League when he won it with Porto and Atletico Madrid. But I would think a player of his calibre would want to be be scoring goals in the Champions League."

  243. Text us on 81111

    Jack, a Leicester fan: Defoe close to signing a deal at Leicester apparently. Would be a class signing!

    James in London: Just looking at the mindboggling numbers involved in the Falcao to MUFC deal. This one-year loan will cost them £24m: £6m loan fee and £18m in wages. FOR A LOAN! With no Champions League money coming in and now only 2 cups to play for. Talk about betting it all on black! I think people should be talking less about LFC "doing a Spurs" and more MUFC "doing a Leeds".

  244. In the pipeline...

    Pipeline

    Plenty of big moves bubbling away in the pipeline. Here's a quick update of what might go through before 11pm BST.

    Manchester United: Loan agreed for Monaco striker Radamel Falcao. Ajax utility man Daley Blind also expected to be completed. Danny Welbeck and possibly Tom Cleverley on their way out.

    Arsenal: Linked with Welbeck.

    Tottenham: Linked with Welbeck. Midfielder Sandro in talks with QPR, Aaron Lennon interesting Stoke.

    Liverpool: Winger Oussama Assaidi also interesting Stoke, while striker Fabio Borini is wanted by QPR.

    Chelsea: All quiet

    Manchester City: Alvaro Negredo linked with loan move to Valencia while Micah Richards is in Florence talking to Valencia.

    QPR: As well as Sandro and Borini, Harry Redknapp "hasn't given up" on signing Lassana Diarra - despite announcing that he had signed two days ago...

    Crystal Palace: Close to club-record deal for James McArthur.

  245. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Big dave in Slough: Utter contempt for the fans by Ashley and Pardew. TV money untouched. Urgently need centre back and striker. PARDEW OUT!

    Richard from Kings Lynn: With all the strikers that have been available this transfer window it is fair to say Welbeck isn't in the top 20!! Long season for Arsenal fans!

    Nick from Kent: As a Spurs fan, what is going on? If we go past the window with our alleged centre forwards then God help us. Another masterstroke by Levy. When will someone sack him?

  246. Team-changer?

    We've heard of players who are 'game-changers.' Is Danny Welbeck 'the team changer?'

  247. Welbeck latest

    Man Utd

    Danny Welbeck

    Jonathan Hope, the man who says he is brokering a potential move for Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, tells BBC Radio 5 live that three clubs want the England player - including one in the north-east.

    "There are two clubs who will meet the fee, the other want him on loan," adds Hope.

  248. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Kanhaiya Maheshwary: Cousin's at Florence, Italy and he said he saw Mario Gomez taking a flight to London. Arsenal-bound?

    CM: From a Hull City fan perspective, this has been the GREATEST deadline day/window ever. Brucie's been busy busy.

    Martin Jones: Talk of Defoe making a move. Newcastle have to be interested. We need a goalscorer.

  249. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Wycombe Wanderers have extended the loan deal of centre-back Alfie Mawson until 1 January, reports Geoff Doyle, sports editor, BBC Three Counties Radio.

    The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Brentford just hours before the opening day of the new Football League campaign. Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth said: "Alfie has been outstanding for us, particularly for someone so young who had only played a handful of senior games before he came here."

  250. Text us on 81111

    Tom in London: At this rate the rest of Arsenal's season is going to be a string of charity matches - we'll be giving away all our points!

    Kevin in Lechlade: Arsenal need someone to lead the line; be able to play with his back to goal and hold the ball up. That's why Welbeck is a much better fit than Defoe or Hernandez.

    Graham: The best bit of business Carlisle Utd will do today is sack our manager. Couldn't be happier!

  251. Post update

    Ricky Alvarez was in the Argentina squad for the World Cup. Not too shabby pedigree at all.

  252. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Sunderland

    Argentina international Ricardo Alvarez has completed a season-long loan move from Inter Milan to Sunderland.

    The 26-year-old made 90 appearances for Inter, scoring 14 goals.

    Ricky Alvarez completes his move to become #SAFC's 9th summer signing
  253. Post update

    News from the north east...

  254. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Andrew: Nervy feeling having signed 11 players and being 18th in the Premier League. Alan Irvine's got a huge job on his hands at West Brom

    Richard Smith: In the next four hours my club Norwich needs to keep Hooper, Redmond and Olsson.

    Jim Atkins: Don't know what Arsenal fans are complaining about, Welbeck is a pacier version of Giroud, he's a step up.

  255. Post update

    Tom Cleverley looks like being one of the fringe players told to find a new club at Manchester United, along with Danny Welbeck. Anderson is still there though. Hanging on...

  256. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Tom R: Cleverley would be a great signing, proven under Martinez. The priority has to be a defender or two though.

    3rd Ave: Wenger sees Giroud, Podolski, Campbell, Sanogo, Sanchez and Walcott as strikers. Fans see only Giroud as a striker.

    Christopher Jones: Anyone else think too many managers buy into the idea of deadline day instead of getting business done early?

  257. Pizza and Toffees

    Everton

    Pizza

    BBC Radio 5 live's Juliette Ferrington: "We have pizza at Everton."

    Will the Toffees be grabbing a slice of the transfer action? Will Tom Cleverley be linking up with Roberto Martinez, like he did at Wigan, before 23:00 BST. Stay right here to find out.

  258. Post update

    Chris McLaughlin

    BBC Sport

    "Transfer deadline day in Scotland feels like being in your back garden and peeking through the fence to see your neighbours staging a lavish party. There will be no slamming of the transfer window up here - more like the window will be closed gently."

  259. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Ted Powell: In the next four hours my club needs a new chairman. PS. I'm a Leeds United fan if you hadn't already guessed.

    King ducky: Valdes to Liverpool would be a great signing he is a experienced goalkeeper and would really fit in, just like Super Mario.

    Michael Johnson: Are Alan Pardew and Mike Ashley awake? We need a striker and a defender.

  260. Ey up Frimmers!

    Emmanuel Frimpong to Barnsley was one of my favourite transfers of the last deadline day.

    The former Arsenal midfielder predictably never took to south Yorkshire and has been without a club all season, but has now rocked up at Russian outfit FC Ufa.

    What could go wrong? Ufa is interestingly enough the capital city of the Republic of Bashkortostan.

  261. Post update

    As an aside, Manchester United sources have told us that the reported figure of £346,000 a week for Radamel Falcao is 'way off.'

    But as Wayne Rooney is on £300k a week you can bet Angel Di Maria and Falcao won't be on much less...

  262. Post update

    Mark Pougatch

    BBC Radio 5 live

    "I genuinely thought this morning Arsenal had more chance of signing Mark Falco than Falcao. And on £346,000 a week, I can see I was right."

  263. Text us on 81111

    Rushin in London: Latest transfer news! Rumours are coming in that David Moyes has been left in charge while Arsene Wenger refs a charity match in Rome.

    Colin B: If Arsenal are desperate for a striker then avoid Welbeck and get Defoe. Who cares that he had a career with Spurs? He is a poacher of a striker which is EXACTLY what Arsenal need.

  264. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Hull City

    Hull sign midfielder Mohamed Diame from West Ham for an undisclosed fee.

  265. FOUR HOURS TO GO

    Rod Tidwell

    Bong! Into the last four hours. Time to drive to a ground and force through a move. Time to get onto your agent like Rod Tidwell in Jerry Maguire.

    "Show me the money!!"

    Here are the day's headlines:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Javier Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan
    • Crystal Palace line up £7m James McArthur
    • Holtby leaves Spurs for Hamburg on loan
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
    • Burnley sign Chalobah
  266. Post update

    Ian Dennis

    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    "Matt Smith from Leeds to Fulham is 'a possibility'."

  267. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Harry Redknapp

    Simon Tilbury: Does anyone buy anyone anymore? Looking at the list it's LOAN, LOAN, LOAN, LOAN - boring!

    Michael James Willis: Can QPR just sign someone because I'm getting anxious!

    Dan Smith: Arsenal fans moaning about Welbeck saying if we can get him, why not Falcao? £350k a week wages has something to do with it.

  268. Keep in touch

    You may be off out to walk the dog, wash the car or have a swift half or two. Don't worry though.

    Don't want to miss any key developments? Desperate to know if your club are going to land that key player that could make all the difference?

    Don't panic. You can find out exactly what we're offering and when by reading our guide to following transfer deadline day.

    There will be coverage all day across television, radio and online, as well as on the red button and social media.

    You can read the latest news, listen to 5 live and watch the TV coverage via the BBC Sport app on your smartphone or tablet.

    It is available from Google Play for Android devices, the App Store for apple devices, and the UK Amazon Kindle Fire Appstore.

  269. It ain't over till it's over...

    Italian Serie A

    BBC World Service's Steve Crossman: "AC Milan may well have done the unthinkable, posted a social media shot of a new signing before the deal is done!

    "Jonathan Biabiany's move from Parma is reported to have collapsed because Cristian Zaccardo who was due to go in the opposite direction, has failed to agree personal terms.

    "Unfortunately both official website and twitter accounts had already begun to celebrate landing the former Inter winger."

    A schoolboy error...

  270. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    M W Eastwood: Other clubs strengthen, Blackpool get nothing. Not a whisper. Clueless.

    Old Man With Beard: Been at work all day and just scrolled through all the day's transfer talk. Does Newcastle have a separate page?

    PeterPRandRadio: Not fussed who signs Jermain Defoe, just so long as he comes back to Britain. Wasted in the American league.

  271. Post update

    What Jason is saying is we are approaching the last dance at the disco. Your first-choice targets are long gone but there's still business to be done.

    More worrying for Arsenal's striker prospects is the fact that Arsene Wenger is in Italy at a charity match...

  272. Post update

    Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

    BBC Sport

    "Danny Welbeck is the type of player who could add something different to Arsenal. He is adaptable and can play in different positions. Maybe he was not Arsenal's first choice and maybe Arsenal weren't his number one choice. This is what transfer deadline day is like."

  273. Text us on 81111

    Simon in Belfast: Is Wenger trying to sign Welbeck to fill the Giroud role of missing all the easy chances? Why didn't he go for Hernandez, who knows how to score? I'd rather have Podolski up front than Welbeck.

    James in London: Welbeck would be a great signing for Arsenal! Good pace, and a solid run in the first team would be good for England as well!

    Paddy T in Dollis Hill: First day back at school, unsure what is more depressing; that United have signed Falcao ON LOAN or that we are left with Giroud and Sanogo until my next summer holiday.

  274. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Busy times at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland defender Valentin Roberge joins French Ligue 1 side Reims on a season-long loan.

    The 27-year-old, who arrived at Sunderland last summer from Portuguese club Maritimo, has made 13 appearances for the Black Cats.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  275. Post update

    Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville

    BBC Sport

    "Radamel Falcao is a massive coup for every Manchester United fan. Di Maria was world class and Falcao is certainly world class. The biggest problem now is how they are going to fit all these galacticos into the team."

    Tune in to the BBC News channel now - or watch on this page - for a Transfer Deadline Day special.

  276. Text us on 81111

    Guy, Arsenal fan, London: It doesn't make sense. If Arsene reckons we don't need a striker then don't sign Welbeck. If we do, then why wait till now and why not go for Falcao?

    Kevin in Hornchurch: Last-minute madness will make no difference whatsoever. Man City and Chelsea will battle it out for title. Liverpool Arsenal and Utd battle for Champions league places. Spurs & Everton for 6th and 7th. So predictable. Sad but true. Arsenal be worst of the Best. Spurs be Best of the Worst.

    Bob in Bradford: Welbeck is not good enough to sign for Arsenal. I know we desperately require a world-class striker but this is scraping the bottom of the barrel. Wenger, spend some money on a world-class players or it will be another fruitless campaign.

  277. Is Welbeck the answer?

    Danny Welbeck

    If so, what is the question?

    Danny Welbeck is well liked by Roy Hodgson - among others - but has only scored 26 Premier League goals in his career.

    Twenty-six more than Yaya Sanogo though...

  278. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Charlie Smith: Arsenal are aiming for players that Man Utd don't deem good enough to get them back in the Champions League - aim higher.

    Thomas Bullivant: Signing Welbeck is like having an other Sanogo - he is not a good enough addition to the Arsenal squad.

    Conor Harrison: If we get Huntelaar, Welbeck and a CDM/CB I would be more than happy.

  279. Excitable Stambouli...

    Tottenham

    Ben Stambouli

    Footballers often come out with some ridiculous comments when they sign for a club, but Spurs' new midfielder Ben Stambouli may have trumped the lot.

    Not only is he dressed like an extra from a 1980s Patrick Swayze film, he has come up with a classic line:

    "I'm very happy to be here. I'm discovering the Training Centre, it's amazing!"

    Calm down Ben. London city centre will finish you off...

  280. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Blackburn Rovers defender Jack O'Connell has joined Rochdale on a four-month loan.

    The 20-year-old had a successful loan spell at the League One club last season.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  281. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Sebastian Coates

    Defender Sebastian Coates has joined Sunderland on a season-long loan from Liverpool. The 23-year-old Uruguayan joined the Reds in August 2011 but has made just 24 appearances, scoring two goals.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  282. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Hyde FC: Sorry Tigers fans, Falcao has just failed his medical here at Hyde Leisure Pool, he couldn't swim against the wave machine so the deal's off

  283. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Brendan Rodgers

    Tom in Harrogate via text: Michael Owen and others saying up front is the last place Manchester United need to strengthen - we've only scored twice in four competitive games.

    Andrew in Richhill via text: Lionel Messi has just been spotted in the queue at the fish and chip van outside the Britannia Stadium. The word on the street is that he wants to finally dispel the myth that he can't do it on a wet and windy Tuesday night in Stoke.

    Andy via text: Drinking cocktails in a bar in Florence wondering if Liverpool will do any further business. I think we need more depth if we're going to push for the league and the Champions League.

    Keep your eyes peeled for Micah Richards Andy...

  284. Welbeck latest

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    "Arsenal are interested in signing Danny Welbeck from Manchester United. It is not clear if this would be permanent or loan. No deal has been agreed and no medical has taken place."

  285. Welbeck latest

    Arsenal

    Arsenal need a striker. Desperately. There are reports that Manchester United man Danny Welbeck could be the answer. Would that appease you Gunners?

    Over to the man in the know...

  286. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    QPR midfielder Joey Barton

    "I'm almost certain I've just seen the manager refuse a deadline day interview through his car window. Must have been a lookalike!"

  287. Championship update

    There are three managerial vacancies in the Championship at the moment and two of those clubs - Leeds and Watford - are reportedly interested in former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia.

    Garcia is available after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv and is said to favour a move to Vicarage Road.

    However it is unlikely that there will be any update on the situation at Watford today.

  288. COMING UP

    Tune in to the BBC News channel - or watch on this page - at 18:30 BST for a Transfer Deadline Day special.

    Dan Walker is in the chair and will be joined by Jason Roberts and Phil Neville to discuss the latest developments.

  289. Vote

    Vote graphic

    In true Top Trumps style we want to know who has been the best buy this transfer window.

    Mario Balotelli has already seen off Romelu Lukaku, now he's up against Diego Costa.

    Cast your vote at the top of the page or tweet #balotelli or #costa to @BBCSport.

    Vote will close at 18:45 BST and full terms and conditions can be found on the BBC Sport website.

  290. Post update

    Former Blackburn and Wales midfielder Robbie Savage

    "Hahaha, Harry didn't stop!"

  291. Signings of the day?

    Deadline Day

    What's your signing of the day so far then?

    I've cobbled together an XI of confirmed deals only - we're a bit short of defenders. And goalkeepers...

    Usual drill, folks: get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

    You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

  292. BreakingBREAKING NEWS

    Amazing! Harry Redknapp stops for a TV reporter at QPR's training ground and DOES NOT wind his window down for a chat!

    I think that is a Deadline Day first...

  293. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Lee in Gosport via text: Watching, reading, listening to various feeds hoping that Spurs will do one last bit of business and sign Danny Welbeck.

    Dave in Southampton via text: Arsenal fans paying among the highest priced season tickets in the world, loads of money in the bank, no decent fit striker or defensive midfielder, we deserve better than all this talk and no action.

    Seb via text: Sat in a very rainy Hvar, Croatia, praying Sunderland sign a striker. Come on Gus, pull your finger out!

  294. Negredo to go?

    Man City

    Alvaro Negredo

    No further developments on Alvaro Negredo's proposed loan move from Manchester City to Valencia. Would City be wise to let him go?

    Admittedly he had not scored in the Premier League since January, but before then he was banging them in for fun, with 19 goals in all competitions. Plus, with Radamel Falcao not heading to the Etihad Stadium and Sergio Aguero's injury record, they are not exactly overloaded with strikers...

  295. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Man Utd

    Former Manchester United and England striker Michael Owen:"The Falcao deal still has not sunk in. That was the last position United needed to strengthen. Still, he is awesome and it could be a great deal."

  296. Hammers update

    West Ham

    BBC Sport's Saj Chowdhury: "West Ham are close to completing a deal for Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano. The 29-year-old was on loan at West Brom last season, where he scored four goals in 31 appearances.

    "The Frenchman was punished by his Ligue 1 parent club earlier this season when he ignored a request from new coach Marcelo Bielsa to train away from the senior squad."

  297. FIVE HOURS TO GO

    Bong! Five hours to go. Time for Harry Redknapp and agents around the land to get to work.

    The headlines:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Javier Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan
    • Crystal Palace line up £7m James McArthur
    • Holtby leaves Spurs for Hamburg on loan
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
    • Burnley sign Chalobah
  298. Vote

    Vote graphic

    In true Top Trumps style we want to know who has been the best buy this transfer window.

    Mario Balotelli has already seen off Romelu Lukaku, now he's up against Diego Costa.

    Cast your vote at the top of the page or tweet #balotelli or #costa to @BBCSport.

    Vote will close at 18:30 BST and full terms and conditions can be found on the BBC Sport website.

  299. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    James Cowper: Sat here in Egypt working and refreshing the feed. Being an Arsenal fan this seems pointless but Ozil last year leaves hope.

    Nick Steele: I want Petr Cech to stay at Chelsea, but I feel he'll really benefit from a loan move/transfer. A man of his class needs to play football.

    Ryan Eason-Butler: Just seen the Swindon Town team bus in Calais at the Eurounnel. Is the whole team making a switch?

  300. Spurs latest

    Tottenham

    He's had a good start to the season and Tottenham's Erik Lamela has now been drafted into Argentina's squad for the friendly against Germany on Wednesday.

    Barcelona star Lionel Messi leads a star-studded list of players who will miss the match in Dusseldorf, forcing new coach Gerardo Martino to bring in reinforcements for the match.

  301. Tonight's main attractions

    It's been a busy day so far but we are now entering the business end of proceedings.

    Here's what's bubbling away in the transfer cooker:

    Radamel Falcao has agreed a loan move to Manchester United. That means that Danny Welbeck could be on his way out, possibly to Tottenham.

    Spurs in turn are having a clearout, with Sandro set to kung-fu his way to QPR and Aaron Lennon interesting Stoke.

    James McArthur is close to a £7m switch to Crystal Palace, while Hull are in for West Ham's Mo Diame.

    Micah Richards is leaving Manchester City for Fiorentina, while striker Alvaro Negredo could also be leaving City, with Valencia interested.

  302. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Norwich City

    AFC Bournemouth have now completed the signing of Norwich midfielder Andrew Surman on a three-year-deal.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

    Deal complete Deadline Day signing of Andrew Surman
  303. Post update

    What have you been drinking Dhrumzi?

  304. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Paul Pogba

    Dhrumzi in London via text: Would be delighted with Pogba, Cavani and Thierry Henry at Arsenal but a dream is a dream. I wonder where Wenger's poker game will really lead us.

    Kieran in Huddersfield via text: As a Huddersfield Town fan it is killing me watching all the other Championship teams signing players left, right and centre. Please Dean Hoyle, put your hand in your pocket!

    Remy in Portsmouth via text: Reckon Falcao will line up top with Van Persie, with Di Maria behind. Rooney into centre midfield anyone?

  305. Championship latest

    While we're in the Championship, my colleague Andy Cryer tells me that Blackburn are closing in on signing Middlesbrough goalkeeper Jason Steele on loan until the end of the season. Could be a busy night at Ewood Park yet as boss Gary Bowyer looks to add further to his squad.

  306. Post update

    How many Leeds fans could actually name their starting XI any more? Talk about all change at Elland Road. No manager as well, don't forget. But plenty of transfer business going on...

  307. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Leeds United have signed Paraguay forward Brian Montenegro on a season-long loan from Paraguay side Nacional Asuncion.

    He becomes the club's 15th signing of the summer and third since Saturday.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  308. Vote - winner stays on

    Vote result

    As we count down towards the deadline we're going to be pitting some of the summer's transfers against each other in our Top Trumps-style votes.

    First up was Mario Balotelli against Romelu Lukaku, with Balotelli coming out on top.

    Next up Balotelli will face Diego Costa from 18:00 BST.

  309. Back in time...

    Italian Serie A

    BBC World Service's Steve Crossman: "Italy international Alessio Cerci may well be able to tell us all if any other big moves will happen before the deadline.

    "The striker who has signed for Atletico Madrid made a startling revelation about his ability to travel in time in an open letter to fans of the club that he has left, Torino.

    "I thought up many theories in my head and in my heart I went back in time to when I first started kicking the ball at the age of seven. I remembered all the sacrifices and difficulties I went through in my career, the dreams I had as a child."

    "Anyone who does this for a living wants to play for a big team, take on the best in the world and run on the most famous and prestigious pitches."

    "You can't coach that."

    Italy's Alessio Cerci controls the ball
  310. Spurs sign Stambouili

    Tottenham

    Benjamin Stambouli

    Know much about Tottenham new man Benjamin Stambouli? Thought not. The 24-year-old came through the youth system at Monpellier, making his debut in 2010.

    He has made over 100 appearances for the French club, playing 37 out of 38 games last season. The defensive midfielder arrives as Lewis Holtby leaves Spurs for Hamburg, while Sandro looks set for a move to QPR.

  311. BreakingDONE DEAL

    The deals are flying in now. Tranmere Rovers have signed Rochdale striker George Donnelly for an undisclosed fee.

  312. Down at Craven Cottage

    Fulham

    Ian Dennis reports that Fulham winger Alex Kacaniklic will join Copenhagen on loan until the new year, while the Cottagers are in talks with Bolton striker Jermaine Beckford.

    Deadly for Leeds - can Beckford find his touch on the Thames?

  313. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Arsenal

    Adam in Highbury via text: Arsenal season ticket for sale: terrible vision, can only see centre of the pitch, grass not as green as it used to be... All offers considered.

    Now, now Adam. There's still another five and a half hours to go for Arsene Wenger to rush through a signing. You never know!

  314. New boss in town

    Some news from League One, where Colchester have named Tony Humes as their new manager. You know - Humesy.

    He was their head of youth and has the task of steering the club away from the foot of the table.

  315. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Tottenham

    Tottenham complete the transfer of Benjamin Stambouli from Montpellier.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

    SIGNED! We have completed the transfer of Benjamin Stambouli from Montpellier
  316. Getting busy at the KC

    Hull City

    Hull have smashed their transfer record with the signing of Abel Hernandez but they are hoping to do at least two more deals before the deadline. One is West Ham midfielder Mo Diame. Another midfielder also on the cards, apparently.

  317. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Graeme Hunt: Fabio Borini to QPR? What the heck are Sunderland doing? If that goes through it says a lot about the people running the club.

    Freddie Drapkin: Arsenal fans deadline day - 07:00 - hope; 09:00- frustration; 14:00 - anger; 16:00 - acceptance; 20:00 - false hope; 23:00 - depression; May 2015 - fourth in the table.

    Ryan Judson: Very sad to see Lewis Holtby leaving Spurs, a great talent who we've failed to utilise properly.

  318. The Mexican Michael Owen?

    Javier Hernandez

    "Here's the deal Javier Hernandez. You can come in, you won't play much but when you do you'll basically need to hang around in the box and wait for Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Isco, Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo to put some crosses on your head.

    "How does that sound?"

  319. Join the debate at #bbcfootball

    It's hotting up. Tea-time deals hitting the fax machines left, right and centre.

    Who are you looking forward to seeing in action? Who are you sorry to see go?

    Usual drill, folks: get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

    You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

  320. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Lewis Holtby

    Midfielder Lewis Holtby joins German side Hamburg on a season-long loan from Tottenham.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  321. Falcao has landed

    Man Utd

    Manchester Evening News football reporter Rob Dawson: Photographers waiting at Manchester Airport reporting Radamel Falcao has just landed in a private jet.

  322. Saints latest

    Southampton

    Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld and Salzburg midfielder Sadio Mane are both having medicals at Southampton.

  323. Left foot like a traction engine

    Playing against Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Ajax in the Champions League is what all footballers aspire to do - and John Arne Riise is going to be living that dream. The former Liverpool and Fulham left-back has joined Cypriot champions Apoel Nicosia, who have been drawn alongside that trio of European heavyweights in the competition.

  324. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Sheffield Wednesday sign former Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe on loan deal from Reading.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  325. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Northampton Town have signed Leicester City midfielder Ryan Watson on loan until the January transfer window.

    The 20-year-old made his first team debut for the Foxes in their 1-0 loss to Shrewsbury in the League Cup.

  326. Cech out?

    Chelsea

    Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech

    Is Petr Cech pointing to the exit gate at Chelsea?

    "Have a lovely day/night and enjoy the last hours of the transfer window football fans," the 32-year-old Czech Republic stopper has tweeted, adding: "It will be interesting until the last minute."

    The three-time Premier League title winner has yet to start a game this season after finding himself behind Thibaut Courtois in the pecking order. He could be a stellar signing for someone.

  327. Hit N'Gog!

    He was once Fernando Torres' wingman, and now former Liverpool, Bolton and Swansea striker David Ngog has joined Nando in leaving our shores as he joins French Ligue 1 side Reims.

    Ngog was released by Swansea in May, after just four months at the Welsh club, having joined the Swans in the last transfer window in January.

  328. European update

    Italian Serie A

    BBC World Service's Steve Crossman: "He spent seven years at Inter Milan at the start of his career, now Jonathan Biabiany is returning to San Siro, but in red and black rather than blue and black.

    "He's cost £3m and joins AC Milan from Parma, Cristian Zaccardo is moving the other way."

  329. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel has joined AC Milan on a season-long loan.

    The 21-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer and started well at the Blues before suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

    Marco van Ginkel during his medical at AC Milan
  330. Holtby latest

    Tottenham

    Alistair Magowan reports: "Hearing that Tottenham's Lewis Holtby has passed his medical and has joined Hamburg on a season-long loan deal with an option to make the deal permanent next summer."

  331. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Scott Paberzs via text: The Germans even do transfer deadline efficiently. 5pm, done and dusted, everyone away home for their tea.

  332. SIX HOURS TO GO

    BONG! Six hours. 360 minutes to go. Plenty of time to wrap up those deals.

    The big news as you get in for your tea:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Javier Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan
    • Crystal Palace line up £5m James McArthur
    • Burnley sign Chalobah
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
  333. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Swansea City

    Swansea midfielder Jose Canas joins Espanyol after his contract is cancelled by mutual consent. The Premier League will miss his Seth Rogen looks. All the best Jose...

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  334. Post update

    QPR defender Rio Ferdinand

    "I can't wait to get into training tomorrow to see who's new. Deadline day gets you like this! Whoever it is - sleeves rolled up and enjoy."

  335. Post update

    Stoke City

    Things move fast on Deadline Day and despite the reports suggesting that Stoke have agreed a loan deal with Liverpool for Oussama Assaidi it's believed he's ONLY ONE of a number of players Mark Hughes is looking at in these final few hours.

    The club have also been linked with a move for Scott Sinclair from Manchester City, Aaron Lennon of Tottenham and Norwich City's Nathan Redmond. Potters fans would be happy with any of those I wager?

  336. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Hibernian have signed 19-year-old forward Jake Sinclair on a season-long loan from Southampton.

    "Jake will give us a few options in attack; through the middle and out wide. He is a really exciting player with genuine pace, who can hurt the opposition," says Hibs boss Alan Stubbs.

    "He is an up-and-coming talent, who we've been aware of for some time and we're very happy he has agreed to join us on loan."

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

    Welcome to Hibs new loan signings Dylan McGeouch and Jake Sinclair
  337. Vote

    Top trumps vote

    In true Top Trumps style we want to know who has been the best buy this transfer window.

    First up we have Mario Balotelli vs Romelu Lukaku.

    Cast your vote at the top of the page or tweet #balotelli or #lukaku to @BBCSport.

    Vote will close at 17:30 BST and full terms and conditions can be found on the BBC Sport website.

  338. Championship update

    Nabil Hassan

    BBC Sport

    "Norwich midfielder Andrew Surman is on the verge of completing his move to AFC Bournemouth."

  339. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Pete in London via text: My son's mate's brother's girlfriend works for Arsenal and has just seen Jermain Defoe arriving at the Emirates Stadium. I asked my son if it was really true, he said Defoe.

    Philip Cunningham via text: Celtic need a new defender and a decent striker. Can they get someone?

    Ian in Ashford via text: I'm an Ipswich Town fan. Nervous that if Mick McCarthy does decide to sell our top goalscorer David McGoldrick to Leicester, has he got someone lined up to replace him?

  340. On Klopp of the world

    Borussia Dortmund

    When Klopp met Kagawa. Words simply cannot do this great photo justice.

    Shinji Kagawa took part in his first training session today since re-signing for Borussia Dortmund from Manchester United.

    Great smiles on show. If I could have one manager in the Premier League it would be this man.

    In the words of the great Barry Davies - "Look at his face! Just look at his face...!"

  341. Assaidi on the way?

    Stoke City

    Assaidi

    He did a solid job on loan at Stoke last season and it looks like Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi is on his way back down the M6 to the Britannia.

    Liverpool will receive a £1m loan fee for the winger. Good business all round?

  342. Bundesliga window closing

    Pulses are racing and the fax machines are going into overdrive as the Bundesliga enters the final 30 minutes of its transfer window. Lewis Holtby is the big move from a domestic point of view, with the Tottenham man having a medical at Hamburg. Will all the formalities be completed in time?

    Tick, tock...

  343. Post update

    Man Utd

    Manchester United

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone: Few alterations needed to this tomorrow. Radamel Falcao going to be late one. Daley Blind just needs paperwork completing.

  344. Etihad update

    Man City

    Palermo, Olympiacos and Fiorentina are all looking to take out-of-favour Manchester City striker John Guidetti, who spent part of last season on loan at Stoke City.

    John Guidetti

    City are also keen to offload Scott Sinclair, with Stoke interested.

  345. Join the debate and text us on 81111

    Alex from Wallasey via text: Everton in urgent need of a centre back after conceding 10 goals in three games. Even more worrying that we aren't showing any signs of movement. Hopefully Roberto Martínez will have it sorted come 23:00 BST.

    Mark from London via text: While I'm very frustrated that Arsenal are not pursuing a proven centre-forward, I wonder how many Arsenal fans would be declaring we'd fixed our striking problem if we had signed Alexis today rather than a few weeks ago?

    Philip from Belfast via text: Would Falcao's loan have anything to do with Fifa fair play rule? Does a loan deal get around having to pay for him and break the rule?

  346. Comical defending?

    Cardiff City

    BBC Wales Sport: Gabon defender Bruno Ecuele Manga is having his Cardiff medical this afternoon ahead of a £5m move from French club Lorient.

  347. Chalobah update

    Just to update you all on Nathaniel Chalobah's loan move to Burnley. There was some confusion over whether he had signed on at Turf Moor until January or the end of the season. Both clubs have now decided that he will stay with Sean Dyche's side until January for now...

  348. Where we're going we don't need Rhodes?

    BBC North West reporter Richard Askam: Blackburn still active in trying to bring in a player or two. No enquiries for Jordan Rhodes.

  349. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Alistair Smalley: Falcao is a fantastic loan signing but United could have done with Chalobah in the midfield if they've no one else lined up.

    Graeme Roberts: Hoping there's some truth in the rumours of a double swap deal involving Anderson and Cleverley for Paul and Barry Chuckle.

    Franklin Lau: Can anyone wake Wenger up? We need to do something! Today!

  350. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Crystal Palace look set to spend £7m on midfielder James McArthur then, while Hull have splashed £9m on a striker. Spending is going through the roof.

    But are your club being left behind? Should Arsene Wenger sign a forward?

    I'll reword that - why hasn't Arsene Wenger signed a striker? You can vent your spleen to us, or celebrate your new big money men.

    Usual drill, folks: get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

    You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

  351. McArthur the man?

    Former Wigan and Burnley manager Owen Coyle

    "James McArthur was with me when I was Wigan manager - he's a terrific player. Everybody craves players with ability. He's a unbelievable man - great lad and a model professional. He lives the right way. He's got bags and bags of energy. Wigan will be delighted with the fee [£7m - deal yet to be completed] and Crystal Palace will be delighted with a proven Premier League player."

  352. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Hull hit Hernandez

    Hull City

    Palermo

    Hull needed a new striker to replace Shane Long - and they've got him in Uruguayan hitman Abel Hernandez. Will he adapt to the Premier League? The Tigers will hope so.

  353. Malouda on the move

    Florent malouda

    BBC World Service's Stephen Fottrell: "Remember Chelsea's French winger Florent Malouda? The BBC's Turkish service have been following his movements since he left Turkish Super League club Trabzonspor at the weekend, after reportedly falling out with the club's coach, former Algeria manager Vahid Halilhodzic.

    "The former Blues player, 34, tweeted his goodbyes to Turkish fans on Saturday and is currently a free agent. He is now being linked with a move to newly promoted French Ligue 1 side Metz, having been tipped for a Premier League return with Leicester City earlier in the summer."

  354. Still to come

    Leaving Manchester United could be Danny Welbeck - but where will he end up? Tottenham are interested.

    Spurs are also expected to be busy the other way, as Sandro discusses a move to QPR and Lewis Holtby edges toward a move back to Germany.

  355. Still to come...

    As we enter the last seven hours of the window there's still plenty to look forward to.

    Top of the list is Radamel Falcao's loan move to Manchester United. If that goes through it could be one of the deals of the summer. What Monaco are playing at allowing a £50m striker to leave on loan is anyone's guess, but United fans must be thrilled at the prospect of that strikeforce at Old Trafford.

    The defence may be another matter - but Daley Blind is due in from Ajax too.

  356. Vintage Clarets

    Former Wigan and Burnley manager Owen Coyle

    "Burnley manager Sean Dyche has done a marvellous job at Turf Moor. The problem he will have is that he'll be looking to bring in quality, but maybe won't be able to pay the salaries. They've brought in forward George Boyd from Hull for £3m - that's their eighth signing this summer.

    "The price tag probably fits into their budget - they want to look after the club for the long term. The Clarets will be looking for a bit of balance, unlike some Premier League clubs who might be paying over the odds."

  357. Post update

    Thanks very much Gaz. Hopefully it's all about to go off...

    A big move for Hull then. Abel Hernandez is their club record signing, eclipsing the £8m they spent on Jake Livermore.

    You can watch the Uruguayan score a hat-trick at the 2013 Confederations Cup here. As long as the Premier League defend like Tahiti they'll be sound...

  358. Post update

    And with that Hull City signing I shall hand you over to Tom Rostance. There's no safer pair of hands to guide you through these the remaining, potentially manic, seven hours of the transfer window.

  359. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Hull City complete the club record signing of Uruguay striker Abel Hernandez from Serie A side Palermo.

    Hernandez, 24, who played at this summer's World Cup in Brazil, has signed a three-year deal with a club option of a fourth year.

    "Abel is a fantastic signing and highlights just how far the club has come in such a short space of time," says manager Steve Bruce.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  360. SEVEN HOURS TO GO...

    Javier Hernandez

    Transfer deadline day is bubbling away nicely, ready to explode at a moment's notice. Still, however, the headlines remain roughly the same:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Javier Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan
    • Crystal Palace line up £5m James McArthur
    • Burnley sign Chalobah
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
  361. 'Never give in'

    You've sold a key player and you need to explain it to the fans, so what do you? Quote Winston Churchill of course...

    That's what French club Tours decided to do after confirming striker Andy Delort's departure to Wigan.

    In their statement on the club's website, Tours finishes off with following Churchill quote: "Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy."

    Makes perfect sense...

  362. Chalobah Confusion?

    Highly-rated Nathaniel Chalobah looks a good aquisiton for Burnley, the teenager is silky on the ball and has a rocket shot tucked away too.

    But there could be a bit of confusion over the deal. Chelsea have wished the midfielder well on his season-long loan, while Burnley say he is there until January.

    Someone's wrong...

  363. Post update

    BBC Radio Derby's Owen Bradley: "We weren't excepting anything from Derby today, who had made it clear they were happy with the window and weren't prepared to sell any of the first-team squad.

    "However, with an approach for winger Matt Ritchie being knocked back by Bournemouth and Derby's apparent willingness to listen to an offer for Johnny Russell, maybe there is a surprise in the offing.

    "Burton's business seems to be over for the day following Stuart Beavon's arrival, but there could well be more activity when the loan window re-opens."

  364. Ramis to remain a Latic?

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone: "Rumours of a surprise move by Roberto Martinez for Wigan defender Ivan Ramis do not look like being fulfilled.

    "Martinez signed Ramis from Real Mallorca in 2012 and only has a year left on his contract.

    "He has also been the subject of interest from Deportivo la Coruna and Getafe in his native Spain but the suggestion is the 29-year-old will remain with the Latics."

  365. The view from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "One Colombian star has grabbed all the deadline day headlines so far but is one of Falcao's international team-mates also on the move?

    "Fredy Guarin of Inter Milan has been linked with a move to Valencia for the last few days but the Italian press are reporting that the deal has 'hit a new snag.'"

    "Inter are said to want a loan deal with the obligation to buy. Valencia only want the option to purchase the midfielder.

    "Valencia are busy today. As Phil McNulty mentioned earlier today, Manchester City's Alvaro Negredo is also discussing a loan move to the club."

  366. Falcao tops the charts

    Google have just revealed the most searched for players in the UK so far today and it is no surprise to see who is top of the list - it is Manchester United-bound Radamel Falcao. The other most searched for players, in order, are Javier Hernandez, Jermain Defoe, William Carvalho, Diego Costa, Danny Welbeck, Daley Blind, Tom Cleverley, Mario Balotelli and George Boyd.

    No Juan Roman Riquelme?

  367. QPR close in on Borini

    Liverpool

    BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty: "An offer, believed to be around £13m, from QPR has been accepted by Liverpool for Fabio Borini."

  368. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Nathaniel Chalobah

    Burnley have followed up the earlier signing of George Boyd by completing the the season-long loan signing of Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  369. Post update

    Arsenal

    Four players have arrived at Arsenal over the summer. Is that enough to ensure they challenge at the top of the table until the window opens again?

  370. Striker shortage at Arsenal?

    So Arsenal fans, it is looking increasingly unlikely your team will be active in the remainder of the transfer window.

    A disappointment? I spoke to former Gunner Nigel Winterburn over the weekend and he said fans would have been hoping to see a proven goalscorer come in, especially with Olivier Giroud out injured.

    "Arsene Wenger has talked about all the players at his disposal who can fill that striker role, the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott and others. But there is not a player who can fill that role for a length of time," said Winterburn. "Arsenal supporters would like to see what they class as a true striker - one who is proven and has the ability to play that role on a regular basis.

    "Radamel Falcao and Edinson Canvani have been linked - that is the sort of calibre you would be looking at."

  371. Join the debate at #bbcfootball

    We are in the usual mid-afternoon lull as agents, managers and chief executives chew over some deals over a roadside coffee or two.

    But what fireworks are we hoping for this evening?

    Usual drill, folks: get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

    You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

  372. So long Sandro?

    Tottenham

    QPR have submitted a bid for Tottenham midfielder Sandro and talks between the clubs are at an advanced stage. Is the Brazilian on his way across London?

  373. A frustrating time for managers...

    Former Wigan and Burnley manager Owen Coyle

    "Transfer deadline day is not a time some managers enjoy.

    "When I was in charge of Wigan, there was the case of James McCarthy during the last summer window. Everton were keen and I told manager Roberto [Martinez] and the agent what the deal would be. James was desperate to play in the Premier League again and I was happy with that, but equally I had to make sure Wigan got the right compensation.

    "But then Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini goes to Manchester United, and Wigan are at the bottom of the food chain. We ended up sewing up the deal 10 minutes before the deadline - so we had no time to use the money [£13m]. It didn't suit me as the manager, but it probably suited the chief executive of Wigan.

    "I brought in £19m but we spent £4.5m. I tried to buy a quality striker, believing that money would be there. My attempts were thwarted on one or two fronts. This can be a frustrating time for managers."

  374. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Winners and losers in the transfer window

    Paul from Accrington: How can United be the transfer losers? A £50million striker on loan, the man-of-the-match from the champions league final, the most promising English defender, a real ball player in Ander Herrera. If this adds up to Champions League riches being restored then they're the winners surely?

  375. Finding Fabio?

    Fabio Borini

    With Loic Remy's move to Chelsea, Harry Redknapp is a striker short at QPR. Is Liverpool's Fabio Borini the answer? The clubs are in discussions over a move.

  376. Falcao reaction - Manchester United fans

    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh: "Manchester United fans have been buoyed by the news of Radamel Falcao's loan deal, following last week's record British transfer fee paid out for Angel Di Maria.

    "Ian Stirling, vice-chair of the Manchester United Supporters' Trust, tells me: 'When Falcao is turning down other clubs to come to us, you have to feel good about it. United are still a great attraction for players even though we are not in the Champions League this season.'

    "He added: 'We do need to strengthen the defence, but it's nice to look back on a transfer window and some decent signings.'"

  377. Post update

    I've just seen someone tweeted Southampton after they confirmed Saphir Taider's departure asking what they should do with their away shirt, having got Taider's name printed on it.

    The club have kindly offered to replace it, but seems an odd thing to get on your shirt, given he'd only been at the club for three weeks...

  378. Saphir's short Saints stay

    Southampton say midfielder Saphir Taider "failed to live up to the high levels of commitment expected of Saints players", after his loan deal was terminated earlier.

    The 22-year-old had only been with the club for three weeks, having from Inter Milan on a season-long loan.

    "Dani Osvaldo's loan arrangement with the Italian side is unaffected," add Southampton in their statement.

  379. QPR eye Borini move?

    Ian Dennis

    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    "QPR and Liverpool are 'in discussions' over possible transfer for Fabio Borini."

  380. Canales heading to Villa?

    Aston Villa

    Sergio Canales (right) in action for Sociedad

    BBC Sport's Pat Murphy: "Aston Villa have made an undisclosed bid for Real Sociedad attacking midfielder Sergio Canales.

    "Formerly at Real Madrid, Canales was a half-time substitute for Real Sociedad in their game against his former team on Sunday. Madrid were leading 2-0 at the break, but Sociedad ran out 4-2 winners with Canales laying on the fourth goal.

    "Villa's bid does not mean their interest in Tom Cleverley is over - but that one's now with the player's camp."

  381. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Winners and losers in the transfer window

    Sangam Dhakal: Signing Lukaku, keeping Ross Barkley and not letting anyone go, @Everton is clear Transfer market winner.

  382. The view from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "It looks as though Hull City have failed in their attempts to sign Marseille and Ghana winger Andre Ayew.

    "Marseille accepted a bid but the French press are reporting that Ayew has turned down Steve Bruce's offer. There's still a good chance that Ayew will be Premier League player before the deadline.

    "QPR are said to be interested and for the first time this summer, I've seen Aston Villa being linked with his signature. Ayew is the son of former African footballer of the year Abedi Pele."

  383. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Jonathan Obika, a 23-year-old product of Tottenham's academy, has signed a permanent deal with League One Swindon.

    The striker has plenty of Football League experience. He's already had loan spells at Yeovil, Millwall, Crystal Palace, Peterborough, Brighton and - almost there - Charlton.

  384. Text us on 81111

    Winners and losers in the transfer window

    Dan in Peterborough: Chelsea became written-in-stone transfer window winners as soon as they offloaded Torres. Not only was he useless they have also shed his £8-9m salary which is key in this FFP era.

  385. Text us on 81111

    Arsenal fans aren't happy..

    Sam in Kent: Regardless of what Arsene Wenger thinks of his squad, he has an obligation to appease Arsenal fan's desires, when it can be done. After all the fans pay both his and the club's wages.

    Right now Arsenal have the funds but refuse to make a move for a striker, that would undoubtedly please and entertain the fans. Entertainment is the business football operates in.

    Wenger can rightly ignore the media and footballing critics, but he cannot ignore the fans.

  386. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Northampton striker Alex Nicholls has joined Exeter City on a one month loan deal.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  387. A new striker for the Foxes?

    BBC Radio Leicester's Ian Stringer: "I can certainly see the Foxes doing some late business this year, which is unlike Nigel Pearson. The Leicester manager told us recently that you can never have enough strikers so don't write off an addition up front to provide competition for Leo Ulloa, David Nugent and Jamie Vardy. Ipswich striker David McGoldrick has been widely tipped to join but it remains unclear how that will pan out.

    "Pearson has been linked with numerous central midfielders in the last few weeks of this transfer window. Nick Powell is a name which rarely leaves our airwaves and his Manchester United pedigree and ambition ticks all the boxes. Defensively City could do with some cover at left-back, given Paul Konchesky is the only recognised left-sided full-back."

  388. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Plymouth have signed Swansea winger Alex Bray on a loan until 10 January.

  389. Delort deal cleared up

    Wigan

    The beauty of transfer deadline day at BBC Sport towers is that you are never too far from someone with knowledge of the inner working of transfer deals.

    Today we have Owen Coyle in the office, and the former Wigan boss has clarified why striker Andy Delort has only today been officially confirmed as a Latics player, despite being paraded in front of fans on Saturday at the DW Stadium.

    His former club FC Tours had responded to Wigan showing off Delort by saying that a fee had not been agreed, but it now looks like it has all been signed off without problems.

  390. Match-fixing inquiry

    Away from transfer deadline day, former Premier League striker Delroy Facey has been charged by police investigating match-fixing claims.

    The 34-year-old is accused of conspiracy to commit bribery, says the National Crime Agency.

    Facey appeared 10 times in the top-flight for Bolton and has played for several clubs, including West Brom, Huddersfield and Hull City. He was arrested in November 2013 and will appear at Cannock Magistrates' Court in Staffordshire on Tuesday.

  391. Diarra deal off

    BBC Sport's Mandeep Sanghera: "QPR's move for midfielder Lassana Diarra from Lokomotiv Moscow has fallen through.

    "QPR boss Harry Redknapp had said the 29-year-old had signed but there's been a late hitch and the deal is now off.

    "There seems to be an issue between Diarra and Lokomotiv and the Loftus Road outfit won't be pursuing that one any more."

  392. Text us on 81111

    Winners and losers in the transfer window

    Rob in Brighton: Chelsea clearly the winners of this transfer window and United massive failures. Chelsea have invested £60million on established quality, whilst recouping most in sales. United have spent almost £150million, and have yet to address the actual problems they started the transfer window with..

    Altay Sonuvar: I believe Chelsea has had the best transfer window out of all the top leagues in Europe. Two players they brought in completely changing the way Chelsea plays. Jose showing everyone how it's done. Who says he lost it?

    Gareth in London: Winners - Southampton - made a load of money, signed cheap and still look good. Losers - Man Utd for the exact opposite.

  393. Post update

    BBC Radio 5 live

    It's what Monday nights are made for. Transfer Deadline Day. BBC Radio 5 live. All evening.

    A quick heads-up that the show starts at 19:00 BST, with guests including Danny Murphy, Phil Neville, Jason Roberts and journalist Rory Smith.

    Somehow, I expect they'll say a word or two about Radamel Falcao...

  394. Happy Hernandez

    Real Madrid

    Real Madrid love a photo of a medical taking place, and they don't disappointment with Javier Hernandez giving the thumbs up as he completes the formalities of his season-long loan move from Manchester United.

  395. View from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "There's a bidding war breaking out for a former West Bromwich Albion midfielder.

    "Earlier today I mentioned that Marseille's Morgan Amalfitano was heading to St Etienne, but now the French press are reporting that Toulouse are making a late bid. And Lorient are also interested.

    "The 29 year-old is desperate to leave Marseille after falling out with the head coach and being forced to train with the youth team. That fantastic solo goal he scored for the Baggies at Old Trafford last season must seem like a very distant memory."

  396. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Winners and losers in the transfer window

    Sid: Winners Liverpool -bought a team & bought depth. Losers Arsenal - Failed to buy quality striker & defensive midfielder.

    JimFisher: Chelsea are clear winners in the transfer market Costa and Cesc have been amazing already

  397. Diakite departs Black Cats

    Sunderland

    It is not a transfer but a departure. In a short statement on their website, Sunderland confirm that defender Modibo Diakite has left the club by mutual consent.

    A clear-out to make way for incomings? We wait and see...

  398. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Middlesbrough has completed the much awaited signing of Belgian international Jelle Vossen on a season long-loan deal.

    The move is subject to international clearance. The striker is Boro's second bit of business today, following the signing of Dutch winger Yanic Wildschut who joined on a two-year deal from Heerenveen earlier.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  399. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Winners and losers in the transfer window

    William Davies: Chelsea are the clear winners, bought everything they needed and did it early. Now they are surely title favourites?

  400. Henen nears Toffees move

    Everton

    BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty: "Everton will finally complete the signing of Anderlecht's young striker David Henen today - seems to have been on Merseyside forever.

    "The club are also trying to do one more deal - probably a loan - but that's not a certainty at this stage."

  401. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Adam Forshaw

    Wigan have completed the signing of 22-year-old midfielder Adam Forshaw from Brentford. Speaking about last season's League One player of the year, Latics boss Uwe Rosler said: "First of all, I want to say that Adam was always my number one target as a permanent replacement for Jordi Gomez.

    "Our patience has been rewarded and we have got a fantastic young player at the right age and the right price for Wigan Athletic."

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit our dedicated page on the BBC Sport website.

  402. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Notts County have signed full-back Jordan Cranston on a short term deal until January, reports BBC Radio Nottingham. The 21-year-old former Wolves player spent time on loan at Nuneaton last season.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  403. Ritchie set to stay

    BBC Radio 5 live's Chris Latchem: "While this might fall between the cracks of Radamel Falcao and Javier Hernandez's high-profile moves, I'm told that Bournemouth's Matt Ritchie won't be going anywhere today.

    "Promotion-chasing Derby had been chasing him. They have already signed midfielder Tom Koblenz from Hoffenheim this afternoon."

  404. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Transfer window winners and losers

    Radamel Falcao's expected move to Manchester United remains the biggest bit of transfer news today. It is certainly a big name signing, but is he the right player for United, given the attacking options they already have? Should United have strengthened more in defence and if so, who would you like to see come in?

    While Manchester United possibly have too much firepower, do Arsenal have too little? It seems as though Arsene Wenger is going have a pretty quiet, and stress free, deadline day, but who do Arsenal fans think should be signed?

    With Chelsea getting most of their business done early, and appearing to invest wisely in the likes of Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas, are they the winners of the summer transfer window? If not, who are the winners and the losers in the transfer market so far?

    Let us know via #bbcdeadlineday, text us - with your name included - on 81111 (UK only) or pop along to the BBC Sport Facebook and Google+ pages to have your say.

  405. Post update

    Southampton FC: OFFICIAL: #SaintsFC has agreed to terminate the loan of Saphir Taider, who now returns to @Inter.

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    Bart Simpson

    BBC 606: Big signing - Bart Simpson to Zenit. [via @kevin_blundell]

  407. Happy Hernandez

    Javier Hernandez poses for a photograph

    New Real Madrid signing Javier Hernandez poses for a photo with one of the club's fans. Lovely big smile Javier.

  408. Blackpool after three

    It has been a poor start to the season for Championship side Blackpool and you would expect manager Jose Riga to be keen to get a few reinforcements in to improve their fortunes.

    The Blackpool Gazette reports that the club is in talks over three possible signings ahead of tonight's 23:00 BST deadline, with the newspaper adding that a cash bid has been made for a Championship midfielder, as well as an overseas striker.

  409. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Swansea City

    Swansea City have completed the signing of 21-year-old Ostersunds FK striker Modou Barrow for an undisclosed fee.

    "I like the way Swansea play football, it reminds me of how I used to play back home. I've watched a lot of their games on TV and I was impressed with what I saw," he says on the club's website.

    "They like to give young players a chance and hopefully I can progress here."

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  410. No move for Diego

    Southampton

    BBC Radio Solent reports: "A source at Southampton has told us that there is 'nothing' in reports linking Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel with a move to the club.

    "Southampton are still interested in signing a winger before the deadline though."

  411. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Notts County have signed former Wolves full-back Jordan Cranston on short-term deal until January.

    The 21-year-old was released by the Molineux club at the end of last season and had joined Nuneaton on non-contract terms.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  412. Post update

    Thanks Marc and, thankfully, I won't have to worry too much about keeping an eye on transfer activity at my hometown club while in the live text hot seat, the Terriers are never the busiest on deadline day.

    On the whole it has been a relatively quiet transfer window so far, but could it be the calm before the storm?

    Let's see what the afternoon has in store for us...

  413. Post update

    And with that, I'm handing over the epic live text baton to Gary Rose. Over to Huddersfield's finest...

  414. Nine hours to go

    James McArthur in action for Wigan

    Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.

    Transfer deadline day is bubbling away nicely, ready to explode at a moment's notice. Still, however, the headlines remain roughly the same:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Javier Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan
    • Crystal Palace line up £5m James McArthur
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
  415. Text us on 81111

    Stu in Essex: As a United fan here's my thoughts on the defence. We've gone from Rio to Rojo, it's making me go Blind with worry, I'm trying to Blackett out. But I'm not Shaw I Evra can. We need someone to Phil the gaps, but hopefully every cloud has Da Silva lining, Evans knows how we'll cope, but hoping our worries are not getting larger but are now Small-ing.

  416. Post update

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    "Crystal Palace are close to completing the signing of Wigan midfielder James McArthur. It was thought Palace would pay a club-record £7m, but Eagles sources claim the actual figure will be in the region of £5m.

    "The 26-year-old Scotland international is having a medical and discussing personal terms at the club's Beckenham training ground.

    "Palace are also in the market for a striker and defender - Tottenham left-back Zeki Fryers has been linked. A number of players are likely to leave Selhurst Park before the 11pm deadline."

  417. Bayern's new signing

    Bayern Munich have been busy presenting new signing Xabi Alonso today. Here he is with sporting director Matthias Sammer after completing a move from Real Madrid. Nice jumpers, fellas.

    Xabi Alonso
  418. Deadline day on BBC

    How to follow

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    A deadline day special is live now on BBC Red Button and at the top of this page by clicking the 'Live Coverage' tab and will feature regular transfer news from the BBC Sport centre in Salford.

    There will be regular updates on national and regional television and radio stations across the country as well as BBC World.

    You can read the latest news, listen to 5 live and watch the TV coverage via the BBC Sport app on your smartphone or tablet. It is available from Google Play for Android devices, the App Store for apple devices, and the UK Amazon Kindle Fire Appstore.

  419. Duffy's farewell words

    Shane Duffy, who joined Blackburn from Everton earlier today, had some kind words for his former fans.

    "Very excited about the new challenge in my career and I can't wait to get going," he said. "Sad about leaving Everton but can't thank everyone at the club for what they have done for me from the first day I got there.

    "The fans have been amazing and I will always follow Everton. I would like to wish everyone at the club every success and hope everything goes well."

  420. Diakite leaves Sunderland

    Sunderland

    French defender Modibo Diakite has left Sunderland by mutual consent. The 27-year-old was signed by Paolo Di Canio from Lazio in July 2013 but has struggled to make an impression at the Stadium of Light.

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    Arsenal fans aren't happy..

    Ollie in London: Arsenal were supposed to have £100m to spend, have spent £30m net, and only have 6 defenders and 2 strikers on their first-team books. Now Wenger is managing a charity match in Rome on deadline day.

    Arsenal have played appalling football, have had poor results, and every man and his dog knows the areas that need improving, yet we have seen nothing. Arsene has brought us through tough times, but now we are "through that period" he needs to start showing ambition again or leave.

    Arsenal fans will not continue to pay the most expensive tickets in the league for a club aspiring for fourth place and the occasional domestic trophy.

  422. Mum's the word

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "Who needs an agent when your mum can sort out a transfer for you on deadline day?

    "The Italian press are reporting that Roma have reached an agreement with Veronique Rabiot, to sign her son Adrien Rabiot, the promising Paris St-Germain teenager.

    "She's made it clear that he wants to leave the French club and PSG are willing to sell because his contract expires at the end of the season.

    "The fee is said to be around £12m. Arsenal were also said to be interested but Gazetta Dello Sport say Roma are clear favourites."

  423. All quiet at the City Ground

    BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray:"Nottingham Forest seem very unlikely to make additions to their squad after manager Stuart Pearce said he was "loathe" to do so. Greg Halford and Danny Collins have been told they can leave, and may well do so before the end of the day.

    "Notts County are hoping to bring in another player to strengthen their squad before tonight's transfer deadline. Mansfield boss Paul Cox is keen to add a striker to his squad, though that could be completed after tonight as the player in question is a free agent. The Stags' biggest deadline-day task may be to keep hold of prized forward Sam Clucas, subject of a bid from local rivals Chesterfield."

  424. Suarez says goodbye

    Luis Suarez

    New Barcelona striker Luis Suarez on Twitter: Today I could say goodbye to some friends, it was exciting to remember the good moments that we lived together. Thank you for all the joy you gave me! Great picture with Glen Johnson, Jon Flanagan and Steven Gerrard!

  425. Latest from the Etihad

    Phil McNulty

    BBC Sport chief football writer

    "The potential loan deal that would take Manchester City's Alvaro Negredo to Valencia is particularly attractive because the La Liga club have agreed an obligation - as opposed to an option - to complete a deal worth £23.7m at the end of the season.

    "A cluster of clubs, including Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle United have enquired about a loan deal for Matija Nastasic. Juventus and Marseille have also taken an interest."

  426. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    BBC Wales Sport: Spanish midfielder Jose Canas is expected to leave Swansea this deadline day with Spanish club Espanyol the likely destination.

    BBC Radio 5 live reporter John Southall: Richard Dunne could be leaving QPR for Burnley. Bit still to be done.

  427. Text us on 81111

    Falcao to Manchester United

    Luca in London: The LFC-Spurs comparisons will be inevitable this season but for me Man Utd look the more likely to "do a Spurs". Six big money first-teamers have come in only six months, whereas LFC have bought a squad. It will take time for all these players to gel under LvG.

  428. Diame on the move?

    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh: "Hull City have agreed a fee with West Ham for midfielder Mohamed Diame. Diame, 27, joined the Hammers from Wigan two years ago. The Hammers are prepared to let the Senegal international go, for a fee in the region of £3.5m, and are looking to bring in a defender before the transfer window closes."

  429. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Javier Hernandez

    Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez on a season-long loan with the option to buy.

  430. Scottish Premiership latest

    BBC Sport's Chris McLaughlin: "Celtic are still hopeful of doing some business after the Serbian striker Stefan Scepovic performed a U-turn on a 4 year deal. He had passed a medical and agreed terms but decided against a move to the Scottish champions. The club insists their Dutch central defender Virgil Van Dijk is going nowhere despite reported interest from Southampton.

    "Few other clubs in the Scottish Premiership are expecting much business before the window closes, although Partick Thistle are hoping to sign the former Liverpool and Blackburn striker Nathan Eccleston. In the Championship, Rangers are hoping to hold onto their players and don't expect to add to their squad. Hibs have taken Celtic winger Dylan McGeouch on loan."

  431. Post update

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    Arsene Wenger

    "Those who may have spotted Arsene Wenger boarding a flight from London to Rome and hoping he may be on his way to sign a player will be disappointed. The Arsenal manager has agreed to manage a team in the match for peace, an interreligious game of football organised by Pope Francis and the former Argentina captain Javier Zanetti.

    "It's taking place at the Olympic Stadium this evening and I'm assured Wenger has his phone on him if he wishes to do any deals - as he did while on the beach in Rio earlier this summer and at a conference in Geneva on deadline day two years ago - but unfortunately for Arsenal fans that is unlikely."

  432. Wellens stays at Donny

    Richie Wellens is going nowhere after all. In fact quite the opposite - he's signed a two-year extension to his Doncaster Rovers contract.

    The former Manchester United man is in his second spell at the club and a big fans' favourite. Good news for them, then.

  433. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Yeovil Town have confirmed the loan signing of Jack Price. The 21-year-old midfielder joins the Glovers on a one-month emergency loan from Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  434. Seasiders mean business

    Blackpool have confirmed bids are in for two players - a defender and a centre-forward.

    The Championship club are also contemplating offering a deal to former Liverpool, Blackburn and Bolton striker El Hadji Diouf. That one doesn't have to be done today, though - Diouf is a free agent, so can sign after the deadline.

  435. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Championship side Wigan have completed the signing of striker Andy Delort from French club FC Tours.

    The 22-year-old was paraded in front of the Latics fans prior to kick-off at Saturday's game against Birmingham.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  436. Wellens on the move?

    It looks like Doncaster midfielder Richie Wellens might be on the move. The League One club has tweeted that there will be news shortly on the future of the 34-year-old.

  437. Ten hours and counting

    The clock is ticking for players, managers and chief executives up and down the country. 10 hours to go, folks.

    Here are your TDD headlines so far:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
    • Burnley sign George Boyd from Hull
  438. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Burton Albion have signed striker Stuart Beavon on a three year-contract. The 30-year-old was already on loan at the League Two side, but has now signed following his release by League One team Preston.

  439. Text us on 81111

    Ying S in Manchester: With a dodgy defence, we need two holding players in midfield. But just look at the 1+3 upfront!! Sorry Mata, on the bench.

    MUFC
  440. Latest from the Emirates

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    "Barring a late surprise, Arsenal are highly unlikely to make any signings before the transfer window closes. They remain in a number of conversations as they search for a back-up central defender and a holding midfielder, but currently it looks like nobody will be arriving at Emirates Stadium. So that also means no new striker despite the absence of Olivier Giroud until the new year through injury.

    "The Gunners have signed Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers and David Ospina this summer. There could be a couple of squad players leaving the club before the 11pm deadline."

  441. Text us on 81111

    Falcao to Manchester United

    Marcus in Cambridge: Manchester United need a strong commanding midfielder who can tackle, pass a ball through the eye of a needle and come forward to score. They already have him; he's called Wayne Rooney and if King Louis can convince him it's a legendary captain's role, then he really is an amazing manager.

  442. Falcao fever

    Man Utd

    Twitter have revealed that there have already been more than half a million Tweets and counting related to Falcao since Deadline Day began at midnight. Among those tweeting have been Piers Morgan, who tweeted 'United sign Falcao as Wenger goes off to ref a charity game. And people wonder why I sound so deranged about Arsenal'.

  443. Post update

    I like it Richard. I presume the lack of a goalie is deliberate? You could just have Marcos Rojo as 'fly keeper'?

  444. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Richard: I've finally cracked @ManUtd's new formation!

    MUFC
  445. View from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "One to watch - in Austria, there are reports that Senegal striker Sadio Mane is heading to the Premier League.

    "According to Sport 24, Tottenham and Southampton are the favourites. Mane scored 17 goals for Red Bull Salzburg last season and has scored two goals in four appearances this season.

    "He was part of the Senegal squad at the London 2012 Olympics."

  446. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Guardian football correspondent Daniel Taylor: Expecting announcement from Southampton later about loan deal for Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel. Told it's 'almost done'.

  447. No move for Milner

    Man City

    BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan: "Speculation has surrounded James Milner's future, with Liverpool linked with the Manchester City midfielder over the summer. But I'm told he won't be going anywhere before the transfer window shuts."

  448. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Lionel Messi

    Newcastle Airport: Remember #nufc & #safc fans, we can't confirm or deny ANY alleged sightings although we're 100% certain Lionel Messi won't be flying in today.

  449. Post update

    Ah, good old 'Arry, eh Rio? You won't be surprised to hear that Redknapp features prominently in our feature entitled 'The madness of transfer deadline day'. It was written by BBC Sport's Ben Dirs in January, but remains a good read today. Have a gander on your lunch break...

  450. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Man Utd's best XI?

    Tommy-T-rex: Classic Old Trafford fiery atmosphere once the new players bed in.

    Manchester United
  451. Text us on 81111

    Man Utd's best XI?

    Manchester United

    Jagg from Berkshire: There's no getting round the fact that LVG likes the 3-5-2 setup.

    "I'd play (when fit and with work permits) Gk: De Gea CB-Rojo LB-Shaw RB-Jones CDM-Fletcher CDM-Herrera RW-Di Maria LW-Valencia CAM-Rooney ST-Van Persie ST-Falcao."

  452. Glenn Murray to Reading?

    BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan: "Having said he was expecting a busy day, it looks as if Reading manager Nigel Adkins will be adding just one or, at a push, two players to his squad today.

    "It is understood the club are in talks with Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray but that deal is dependent on deals elsewhere. Reading had two further targets but one is joining a Premier League club and another a top-flight European team. Gary Hooper and Dean Hammond had also been targets but those deals have stalled.

  453. Post update

  454. Leeds boss latest

    BBC Radio Leeds Adam Pope: "Former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia is currently the main target for owner Massimo Cellino to succeed David Hockaday as first team coach at Elland Road. I understand contact has been made.

    "Garcia recently left Maccabi Tel Aviv and is also being linked with Watford, who are also on the lookout for a manager after Beppe Sannino resigned on Sunday."

  455. Valencia eye The Beast

    Phil McNulty

    BBC Sport chief football writer

    Alvaro Negredo

    "Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo continues to discuss a loan move to Valencia - who will sign him for the season with an obligation to complete a £23.7m deal at the end of the season. There is a strong possibility this deal will go through.

    "Matija Nastasic is also a target for several clubs on loan - including Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle United. Juventus and Marseille are also interested."

  456. Holtby's off

    Tottenham

    BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan: "I'm hearing that Lewis Holtby is having a medical at Hamburg, ahead of proposed loan move with an option to buy. The Tottenham midfielder's potential move comes after he has struggled to settle at White Hart Lane. He was signed by Andre-Villas Boas in January 2013, moving from Schalke for £1.5m, but after limited appearances spent the second half of last season on loan at Fulham."

  457. TDD so far

    Radamel Falcao

    So far we've had one or two transfer tiddlers but, until Radamel Falcao signs on the dotted line at Old Trafford, we're yet to reel in a whopper. Here's your TDD headlines so far:

    • Manchester United agree a loan deal for Radamel Falcao
    • Micah Richards is close to a move to Fiorentina
    • Burnley sign George Boyd from Hull
  458. Alli staying put?

    MK Dons manager Karl Robinson is hoping to keep hold of 18-year-old Deli Alli today, reports Geoff Doyle, sports editor at BBC Three Counties Radio.

    The highly-rated midfielder is on the radar of Premier League clubs, but Robinson is hoping to keep him for longer at Stadium MK. "He's a wonderful player, a wonderful talent. We know of the interest. We want to make sure we do it right. I'm sure we will. He knows of my desire to keep him. And hopefully we can do so..."

  459. Cherry picking

    From BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan: "Nothing imminent expected at AFC Bournemouth although the club are still hopeful of bringing in at least one player before the deadline. The club were in talks with Norwich midfielder Andrew Surman and have not given up on that deal. The Cherries are also interested in Derby striker Johnny Russell."

  460. The view from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "Done deal in Germany - Shinji Kagawa's return to Borussia Dortmund has prompted head coach Jurgen Klopp to reorganise his squad.

    "22 year-old midfielder Jonas Hofmann has left the club to join Mainz on a season-long loan deal.

    "Hofmann was one of the scorers when Dortmund beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in April at the Allianz Arena."

  461. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Derby sign 19-year-old German central midfielder Tom Koblenz. The teenager had been on trial at the Championship side and has signed a two-year contract.

    Koblenz was part of the Hoffenheim Under-19 side that last season clinched the Bundesliga U19 title.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  462. Nothing doing for Town

    BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Paul Furley: "Cheltenham Town boss Mark Yates is not expecting any ins or outs on transfer deadline day."

  463. Post update

    Ian Dennis

    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    "I'm hearing that Swansea City still have a strong interest in signing Tottenham full-back Kyle Naughton."

  464. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Falcao to Manchester United

    Chris Tattersall: Man Utd have the the icing (Di Maria) and the cherry (Falcao). All they need now is the cake!

    Harry Shotton: Maybe Ed Woodward has confused Falcao for a commanding, experienced centre back?

    joel netley: Woodward turned from villain to hero in about a week

  465. The view from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "In France, L'Equipe newspaper say West Ham and Celtic are interested in the Cameroon international centre-back Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik.

    "Real Betis are also expressing an interest.

    "You may recognise the name - Jean-Armel is the son of Andre Kana-Biyik, who was sent off in the opening game of the 1990 World Cup against Argentina."

  466. Ritchie on Derby's radar?

    BBC Radio Derby's Owen Bradley: "Looks like Derby have enquired about Bournemouth's Matt Ritchie, while Bournemouth have also shown interest in Derby's Johnny Russell. There certainly won't be a swap deal between the clubs, and both deals are some way off being sorted, I'm told. But one to keep an eye on.

    "Derby - publicly and privately - have made it clear they are happy with squad/wouldn't be selling. I wonder what's changed?"

  467. Post update

    Goole AFC manager Curtis Woodhouse: "Tom Cleverly has been spotted in Goole town centre shopping for football boots, I can confirm I have zero interest in signing him."

    That's that then.

  468. BreakingDONE DEAL

    In the Conference - AFC Telford United sign Kidderminster Harriers' Josh O'Keefe on a one month loan, reports BBC Radio Shropshire.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  469. ELEVEN HOURS AND COUNTING

    The clock has struck noon, meaning you can spend your lunchtime working out Manchester United's best team and formation on the office white board. Then you can send them to us at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

    You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

    11 hours to go...

  470. Van Gaal's headache

    Manchester United

    So once Radamel Falcao completes his expected loan move from Monaco to Manchester United, is this Louis van Gaal's strongest side?

    Goals galore in that side, but is the defence still a little weak? Either way, if United's attacking players click, their games won't be short of goals...

    What do you think Van Gaal's strongest XI is when fit? Let us know, #bbcdeadlineday, text on 81111 (UK only) and name your best XI on the BBC Sport Facebook and Google+ pages.

  471. Welbeck to Spurs?

    David Ornstein

    BBC Sport

    "It looks set to be a familiarly busy deadline day at White Hart Lane as Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino tries to put the finishing touches to his squad. While there are likely to be a number of outgoings - Lewis Holtby, Sandro and Aaron Lennon the most high-profile candidates - bigger news is a potential incoming, with Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck a definite target. I'm told by one source that discussions between Tottenham, United and the player's representatives took place until 01:00 BST today so that is certainly one to watch as the 23:00 BST deadline looms."

  472. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Middlesbrough have signed former Netherlands Under-21 international Yanic Wildschut from Heerenveen, subject to league and international clearance.

    The winger, 22, has agreed a two-year deal with the Championship club with an option for a further twelve months.

  473. Van Ginkel closes in on Milan move

    Chelsea

    Van Ginkel

    Marco van Ginkel had his medical at AC Milan this morning ahead of his season-long loan move from Chelsea.

    The midfielder will follow another Blues player, after Fernando Torres signed on a two-year loan with the Serie A giants.

    "I believe at Milan I will have the opportunity to play more games, in what is a big competition, with many strong teams," Van Ginkel told AC Milan's website "I have not spoken to [head coach] Mr Inzaghi yet but I've spoken to Fernando Torres this week."

  474. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Leaving presents from Luis Suarez

    Mike in Beckenham: I would buy Stevie some new boots with better grip on the studs.

    Dave in Woking: To keep up the legacy Suarez should get LFC players some costume fangs.

  475. Who have you been looking for?

    Twitter have revealed the most talked-about players in the summer transfer window so far have been Arturo Vidal, Sami Khedira, Marco Reus, Radamel Falcao and Mats Hummels, while prior to transfer deadline day the most talked about transfer is Angel Di Maria.

    Google have also released a list of their most searched for new Premier League signings in the UK, with Angel Di Maria, Mario Balotelli and Marcos Rojo topping the list, with the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Diego Costa and Eric Dier also featuring in the top 10 most-searched list.

  476. Latest from the Lane

    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh: "Benjamin Stambouli remains on course to join Tottenham from Montpellier and is having a medical today.

    "The French club announced on Saturday that a deal had been agreed for the 24-year-old midfielder, but contrary to some reports, the player was not at White Hart Lane for Sunday's 3-0 defeat by Liverpool.

    "As it stands, no other major arrivals are expected at Spurs, although former Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby is set for a return to the Bundesliga, and is expected to join German side Hamburg on loan."

  477. The view from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "Done Deal - Ghana World Cup striker Majeed Waris was linked with Leicester City earlier this month but instead of the East Midlands, he's heading to north-eastern Turkey"

    "Waris has joined Trabzonspor from Spartak Moscow.

    "The 22 year-old is very highly-rated in Ghana and scored 9 goals in 16 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, when he was on loan at Valenciennes."

  478. Suarez says goodbye

    Steven Gerrard

    There was a familiar face at Melwood this morning as former striker Luis Suarez dropped by to see old friends and pass on some gifts. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard put this picture on Instagram, with the caption: "He is back bearing gifts, emotional saying goodbye to the main man this morning, best wishes to a phenomenal player."

    Clearly a signed Barcelona shirt is one of Suarez's gifts, but I wonder what else he has brought along? Whatever they are, they might not be particularly exotic. Suarez was spotted in a local shopping centre yesterday.

    Come on then... what would you buy for Stevie G and the boys as a leaving present?

  479. Post update

    Gary Lineker

    BBC Sport

    WHAT THE FALCAO?? If you can't defend just out score 'em!

  480. BreakingDONE DEAL

    You spend all morning waiting for a 'done deal' and two come at once. Everton have confirmed that defender Shane Duffy has joined Blackburn Rovers. Wasn't he in Boyzone?

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  481. BreakingDONE DEAL

    Burnley bag Boyd

    George Boyd

    Burnley have dipped their toes in transfer deadline day waters by bringing in winger George Boyd from Premier League rivals Hull City for an undisclosed fee.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  482. Text us on 81111

    Bobbie Hough: It's almost midday and I've not see one Riquelme to Everton rumour on the live text! Next you'll be telling me you've scrapped plans for a picture of Harry Redknapp being interviewed through a car window…

  483. Text us on 81111

    Arsenal fans aren't happy..

    Jamie C in Leeds: I nominate Arsene Wenger to the ALS challenge (a lovely striker). You've got less than 12 hours, get it done.

    Duncan in Milton Keynes: Annoyed with deadline day already. Supporting Arsenal is like standing at a bus stop, waiting for the bus you want - knowing you have the money to pay the fare, but then deciding to walk home instead.

    Andy in London: On the back of lucrative sponsorship deals and an increase on the most expensive match tickets in Europe, how can Arsenal justify not buying a world class centre forward?!

  484. You're in midfield, Wayne

    Wayne Rooney

    Interesting that Henry Winter believes Wayne Rooney might have to drop back into midfield at Manchester United. Who's going to break the news to the skipper that he can't play in his favoured forward role anymore? I'm sure all of the answers are in Louis van Gaal's notepad.

  485. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    The expert's view on Falcao

    Mirror chief sports writer Oliver Holt: Falcao, Di Maria, RVP, Rooney - and a leaky defence. United may not challenge for the title this season but they'll be worth watching.

    Daily Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter: Falcao to #mufc, Rooney to midfield, Mata to bench? Falcao truly exciting signing but United still need commanding centre-back & midfielder.

    TalkSport commentator Stan Collymore: Sanchez, Costa, Falcao, Cesc, Ozil, Di Maria, Balotelli. The Premier League flexing its financial muscle.

  486. Post update

    £7m for James McArthur? That's a lot of money for a former X Factor winner...

  487. Post update

    Juliette Ferrington

    BBC Sport

    "James McArthur looks set to join Crystal Palace for a club record £7m fee. It's understood Wigan have accepted the offer from the South London club after his move to Leicester City broke down last week.

    "Wigan were hoping to keep hold of the Scotland midfielder, but McArthur was keen on a return to the Premier League. The Championship side had agreed to sell the 26-year-old to Leicester City before they chose to sign Esteban Cambiasso instead."

  488. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    If Radamel Falcao does complete his loan move to Manchester United, how will manager Louis van Gaal incorporate all of his attacking talent? Twitter user craigtoshcfc believes he has the answer...

    Manchester United
  489. Text us on 81111

    Falcao to Manchester United

    Henry from Witney: That is so unfair. Man U get Rooney, Van Persie and Falcao and we have Sanogo, Podolski and Campbell (the latter two playing out of position). Wenger it's great that you look at their potential, but we need someone for the here and now too.

  490. Another banner flown over Old Trafford...

    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh: "As news emerged of Manchester United agreeing a loan deal with Monaco for striker Radamel Falcao, a plane was spotted flying over Old Trafford.

    "Rumours swirled around - Could it be the new signing arriving, a welcome message or maybe even some kind of protest?

    "It turns out the banner read "Get the fax out of football" - a publicity stunt from a firm promoting digital transactions, rather than the paperwork associated with Transfer Deadline Day.

    "Sorry to let the fax get in the way of a good story."

  491. The view from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "Remember David N'gog?"

    "The former Liverpool, Bolton and Swansea striker is on the verge of signing for Reims, who are currently second from bottom in the French top flight.

    "N'gog is a free agent after being released by Swansea at the end of last season. He only made three appearances for the Swans and failed to find the back of the net."

  492. Fast starter Falcao

    Man Utd

    Manchester United fans won't have too long to wait for a goal from the Colombian if he follows the same path from his time in Madrid. Whilst with Atletico his minutes-per-goal record stood at 112.4 minutes per goal. Louis van Gaal's United have already gone 253 minutes since their last goal.

    After only scoring two goals all season, Van Gaal will be hoping that Falcao can quickly find goal-scoring form but there is more to the striker than that. He also has a decent record in creating chances for his team mates.

    During his time in La Liga, Falcao created a total of 65 chances and had a pass accuracy percentage of 78.4%. Whilst in Ligue 1 with Monaco his pass accuracy increased to a total of 85.2% across the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons, reports Opta.

  493. BreakingBREAKING NEWS

    League One side Colchester United have "parted company" with manager Joe Dunne. That's two managerial departures in the last hour or so, after League Two Carlisle sacked Graham Kavanagh.

    "He is a Colchester United legend and I am grateful for the way he kept our club in League One during these challenging times," chairman Robbie Cowling told the club website.

  494. Hernandez on his way to Real?

    Man Utd

    Javier Hernandez

    Manchester United's Mexican striker Javier Hernandez has flown to Spain ahead of a proposed loan move to Real Madrid, with an option for the Spanish club to buy the 26-year-old at the end of the season.

  495. Post update

    Well, with 12 hours to go until the transfer window closes, it looks like Manchester United are going to be the day's big movers as they try and complete a loan deal for Radamel Falcao, with the option to buy the player for about £43.5m.

    That GPS which our contributor David fitted to Shep the Labrador (09:30) looks to be bang on.

  496. Falcao's record

    A look at Radamel Falcao's goalscoring record makes interesting reading for Manchester United fans - his most prolific season came in 2012-2013 when he bagged 34 goals in 41 games in all competitions as Atletico Madrid won the Copa del Rey and finished third in La Liga. Despite an injury hit first season for Monaco he still managed to score 11 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions giving him a return of 0.58 goals per game.

    Radamel Falcao in action for Monaco
  497. Text us on 81111

    Falcao to Manchester United

    John: This is only the third transfer window since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, and since then Manchester United have spent the same amount in 18 months that Fergie spent on players in 12-15 years! This whole situation just proves how great a manager SAF really was that he was able to get the best out of some average players.

  498. Welbeck's future

    Man Utd

    Danny Welbeck

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone, who is reporting that a loan fee of around £6m has been agreed for Radamel Falcao to join Manchester United: "Think it is now certain Danny Welbeck will leave, either on loan or sold. There had been a desire for him not to join a top-six rival but the club now accepts stopping him going would be pointless under the circumstances. That brings Arsenal, Everton and Tottenham into the equation."

  499. Many happy returns?

    Cardiff City

    Wales defender Danny Gabbidon is closing in on a return to Cardiff City as a player-coach.

    Gabbidon, who is a free agent since his contract at Crystal Palace expired, has been training with the Bluebirds during the summer.

    The 35-year-old was a huge fans' favourite during his first spell at Cardiff, making more than 200 appearances between 2000 and 2005.

    Gabbidon has won 49 caps for Wales, and is eager to prolong his playing career to stay in manager Chris Coleman's plans.

    As the former West Ham and Queens Park Rangers centre-back is a free agent, the deal could be concluded after the transfer window shuts.

  500. BreakingBREAKING NEWS

    Karim El Ahmadi

    Finally we have a 'done deal'. And it's courtesy of Karim El Ahmadi, who has agreed a three-year deal to return to Feyenoord with immediate effect after two years with Aston Villa.

    For a full list of confirmed transfers throughout the day, visit this dedicated page.

  501. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Falcao to Manchester United

    Ali: Even Fergie couldn't attract the likes of di Maria and Falcao. In LVG we trust.

    Jonathan Sheppard: You know LVG said MUFC was unbalanced…. why not add another attacker.. just what's required.

    Philip Townley: LVG needs to sign a defender! On a positive note it looks like Welbeck is not needed anymore. He was terrible anyway!

  502. Post update

    We're 10 hours and 40 minutes into transfer deadline day and, as yet, we have not had a single confirmed transfer. All this talk of Manchester United signing one of the best strikers in the world is keeping things interesting, though. Will Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea or Liverpool respond with a surprise big deal of their own?

  503. Falcao to Man Utd reaction

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone on Radamel Falcao, who is close to a loan move to Old Trafford: "Manchester City opted against pursuing a deal as they could not make space in their squad for the Colombian.

    "However, after a shocking start to the season that has seen them collect two points from three games, and score only twice, and get beaten 4-0 in the Capital One Cup by League One MK Dons, Louis van Gaal has decided to reinforce his squad. Like most of Europe's top clubs, United had been made aware of Falcao's availability over the past 48 hours."

  504. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Falcao to Manchester United

    Mr. Palindrome: Whatever you guys say, at least LVG is spending the money. Moyes just tried and failed and in the end bought Fellaini.

    akachukwu daniel: Please who will pass the ball to Falcao, Cleverley??

    Adam Green: Ridiculous signing by United even if a loan. Pointless having a world class striker if your best defender is Chris Smalling.

  505. Micah on the move...

    Fiorentina on Twitter: 26-year-old MCFC right-back Micah Richards has landed in Florence ahead of a potential move...

    Micah Richards
  506. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Falcao to Manchester United

    Jake Saunders: Manchester United have no more excuses now, they have to perform. Can't believe they've managed to get Falcao!

    Tom Quante: Falcao to Man United is a massive swoop for LVG, very jealous.

    Vince: With Falcao now coming to the Premier league and United it seems anything is possible in this transfer window.

  507. Falcao to Man Utd reaction

    Man Utd

    BBC Sport's Simon Stone on Radamel Falcao, who is close to a loan move to Old Trafford: "Manchester United have blown deadline day 2014 apart with this deal.

    Long term it raises huge questions over the make up of Louis van Gaal's starting line-up. It is impossible to get Falcao, Robin van Persie, Juan Mata, Wayne Rooney and Angel Di Maria into it surely?

    "Short term... where will Danny Welbeck end the day? He must know there is no place for him at Old Trafford."

  508. Text us on 81111

    In the know..

    Lloydy: Hearing QPR are looking to bring in Jermain Defoe, Scott Parker and Mo Diame today.

    Ricky in South west: My source at Arsenal has informed me that they could be making a deadline day move to bring Thierry Henry back to the club to solve their striker situation.

  509. View from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "It looks as though AC Milan are going to do some business today."

    "Gazzetta Dello Sport are reporting that French winger Jonathan Biabiany will join the club from Parma.

    "Biabiany used to play for Sampdoria and Inter and scored six goals in 36 Serie A games last season.

    "Milan Centre-back Cristian Zaccardo could be going back to Parma as part of the deal."

  510. Carlisle sack Kavanagh

    Carlisle United have sacked manager Graham Kavanagh following Saturday's 5-0 defeat by Cambridge. A club statement said "club captain Paul Thirlwell and goalkeeping coach Tony Caig have agreed to take the training sessions and handle team selection matters in the coming days."

  511. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Falcao to Manchester United

    Harry Page: It's Christmas!!!

    Morenikeji Dawodu: BOOM #Falcao

    Ryan Kerr: With all the money spent by Man U, I can no longer say that City and Chelsea bought the title. Now we wish we could buy it.

  512. Leeds set to swoop

    BBC Radio Leeds's Adam Pope: "After the weekend signings of loanees Adryan and Dario Del Fabro, Leeds are expected to add a 15th summer addition in Paraguayan striker Bryan Moreno from Nacional. Talks have been ongoing since last week."

  513. Anfield latest

    Phil McNulty

    BBC Sport chief football writer

    "Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers hinted at one more incoming deal after the win at Spurs - but the feeling at Anfield now is that it is more likely to be outgoing deals, with the likes of Lucas potential departures."

  514. Keep in touch

    Don't want to miss any key developments? Desperate to know if your club are going to land that key player that could make all the difference?

    Don't panic. You can find out exactly what we're offering and when by reading our guide to following transfer deadline day.

    There will be coverage all day across television, radio and online, as well as on the red button and social media.

    You can read the latest news, listen to 5 live and watch the TV coverage via the BBC Sport app on your smartphone or tablet.

    It is available from Google Play for Android devices, the App Store for apple devices, and the UK Amazon Kindle Fire Appstore.

  515. Text us on 81111

    What would you like to happen today?

    Ben from Birmingham: Manchester United need a solid centre half, reviving their interest in Hummels would be ideal, Blackett is far too inexperienced for Premier League starts. Daley Blind would also help them out. Also a striker is needed, especially if Welbeck and Hernandez are on the way out, maybe Falcao could be the answer? Or could Ronaldo be set up for a sensational return? Only United fans could wish.

  516. Rotherham want a striker

    BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton: "Rotherham United manager Steve Evans has told us he still hopes to sign a new striker, after missing out on Chelsea's Patrick Bamford to Middlesbrough."

  517. Blackburn close to a deal

    Shane Duffy

    BBC Sport's Andy Cryer: "Blackburn Rovers will confirm the signing of Everton centre-back Shane Duffy imminently after he completed a medical. It will be the first player Rovers have paid cash for this summer and boss Gary Bowyer is hoping his business is not concluded for the day yet. A goalkeeper remains high on his wish list."

  518. 13 hours to go

    Deadline Day, you are disappointing us so far. We've not had one confirmed deal yet. Not a sausage.

    It's still exciting though, isn't it? Now, where's Radamel? More importantly, where's Radamel's dog (09:30)?

    Thirteen hours to go.

  519. Coates to Sunderland

    BBC Sport's Mandeep Sanghera: "Liverpool centre-back Sebastian Coates looks like he could be going on a season-long loan to Sunderland.

    "The 23-year-old Uruguay international joined the Reds in August 2011 but has made just 24 appearances, scoring two goals."

  520. Blackpool want four in

    BBC Sport's Steve Canavan: "Blackpool, bottom-of-the-pile in the Championship, are chasing four players to boost their struggling squad. But with relations between manager Jose Riga and chairman Karl Oyston lukewarm at best, nothing is guaranteed.

    "The pair had a clear-the-air meeting last week but a frustrated Riga said afterwards: 'Speaking about what I need and getting what I need is a different thing.'

    "Blackpool, who hit the headlines for having only eight players a fortnight before the season began, have played six, lost six."

  521. Join the debate at #bbcfootball

    Adebayo Akinfenwa

    Scott Baker: Spotted: Adebayo Akinfenwa getting off the train at Manchester Piccadilly.. reportedly LVG plans to add muscle to his squad #bbcdeadlineday

  522. Quiet Owls

    BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton: "Things change quickly on deadline day but I understand at the moment Sheffield Wednesday are unlikely to make any new additions. Loan window opens in a week."

  523. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Falcao finalised?

    James Collins: What is Man Utd's solution to a shaky, inexperienced defensive line? A £55m striker of course! Woodward strikes again.

    Dean Miller: Man Utd fans have a go at City's spending, they're just as bad #Falcao

    Dan Deakins: News from many sources is @FALCAO to #MUFC for €65m!!! Soldado has been linked as replacment for #Monaco

  524. Sunderland signing?

    Sunderland

    BBC Newcastle understands Sunderland are set to sign Inter Milan midfielder Ricky Alvarez, 26, on a season-long loan deal.

  525. This time last year

    Marouane Fellaini

    Here are some of the notable movers on August Deadline Day last year:

    Arsenal completed the £42.4m signing of Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil to break their club record by £27.4m.

    Manchester United signed Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini for £27.5m late on transfer deadline day.

    Everton signed Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, Wigan midfielder James McCarthy and Manchester City's England international midfielder Gareth Barry.

    West Brom signed Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon for a club-record fee and Everton striker Victor Anichebe for a fee which could rise to £6m.

    Aston Villa signed Czech Republic striker Libor Kozak from Lazio in a deal worth about £7m.

    Cardiff signed striker Peter Odemwingie from West Brom on a two-year deal for £2.25m.

    Brazilian Kaka left Real Madrid and rejoined former club AC Milan.

  526. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Worst deadline day deals

    Kofi Tawiah Quansah: Worst deadline day has to be Fellaini. Bought for £4m more and has struggled to make an impact Old Trafford.

    Dan Brown: West Ham; worst panic buys were in Jan '10 when we signed forwards Ilan, Mido and a rather fat Benni McCarthy. None worked out.

    Steven: Worst #Arsenal deadline day signing was Kim Kallstrom - signed with a dodgy back and didn't debut till late March.

    Tell us about your deadline day deals.

  527. Latest from Aston Villa

    Pat Murphy

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Tom Cleverley

    "Tom Cleverley won't be joining Aston Villa from Manchester United today unless his agent reduces his wage demands. Villa manager Paul Lambert met Cleverley, and the player is keen on the move having been guaranteed first-team football. But Lambert has no intention of offering Cleverley more pay than the likes Ron Vlaar and Christian Benteke. One player on his way out is Karim El Ahmadi, who's returning to his former club Feyenoord, after two seasons with Villa."

  528. Falcao off to Old Trafford?

    Interesting news coming from Spain where AS reports that Manchester United could be a surprise destination for Colombian striker Falcao.

    The Monaco man has been linked with moves to Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus but AS reports that Falcao is on his way to Old Trafford for £50m on a four-year deal.

  529. McGoldrick on the move?

    David McGoldrick (right) in action for Ipswich

    BBC Suffolk are reporting that there are plenty of anxious Ipswich Town fans today - with star striker David McGoldrick's future at the club uncertain. Last season's top goalscorer was the subject of a bid from Leicester City on Saturday which was turned down - but will more follow?

  530. Text us on 81111

    Darren Bent spotted..

    Decky in Newcastle: Just saw Darren Bent outside St James' Park. A surprise return to the North East?

    Kevin in London: Have just seen Darren Bent pulling into the Charlton FC training ground, that would be a good signing for the Addicks.

    290 miles separate Newcastle and Charlton...

  531. Playing games?

    Radamel Falcao is teasing us now. He's just followed Manchester United's Ander Herrera on Twitter, AND Manchester City's David Silva.

  532. Norwich close to completing deal

    Norwich City

    Norwich City are awaiting international clearance for new signing Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe, who has joined from Club Brugge for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old Belgium international midfielder agreed a three-year deal on Friday, with an option for a further 12 months extension.

    "He is a versatile and very attack-minded midfielder," manager Neil Adams told the club website.

  533. The view from Europe

    Jackson Martinez in action for Porto

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "AC Milan and Roma have been linked with Jackson Martinez this summer but the Colombian forward has confirmed he's staying at Porto... for now."

    "Martinez is back in Colombia for international duty and told reporters 'yes, yes, I'll stay, I am calm. I think there is no need to speed things up. I will continue working and doing my best for the club.'"

    "Milan were said to be interested in Martinez as a replacement for Mario Balotelli."

  534. Text us on 81111

    In the know..

    Craig in Horwich: A friend in Sweden has told me that Costa Rica star Celso Borges of AIK is attracting interest from Derby, Fulham and Heerenveen.

    Pete in Acton: Just been cycling down South Africa road and seen a car pull up with Robbie Keane. Return to the Premier League with the Super Hoops?

    Scott in Stoke: My sources from Stoke have just informed me Cleverley is on his way to the Britannia to finalise a season long loan.

  535. Big-money signings

    Extra points to you if you know who Willie Groves is.

    The Scot was the first £100 player, transferring from West Brom to Aston Villa in 1893. I'm not sure what a ton will get you in today's market, but it's certainly worth checking out the history of the British record transfer fee in this BBC Sport feature.

  536. Text us on 81111

    Deadline Day dog

    David: I once had a lovely Labrador retriever called Shep. He was a great dog but had a tendency to run away, so I got a GPS collar for him. I had to move away for work and advertised him for adoption, imagine my amazement when Radamel Falcao turned up to adopt him. Well, anyway as I miss Shep so much I often log in and check his GPS location to see where he is. And guess what? This morning he was at Old Trafford!!!!

  537. Shawcross to Everton?

    Juliette Ferrington

    BBC Sport

    "Ryan Shawcross to Everton more agent chat than club talk. Everton not interested and there's no way Stoke would sell him on deadline day."

  538. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Worst deadline day deals

    Blaize Vincent: Worst TDD signing in recent years is Park Chu Young to Arsenal. Played him once against Man Utd to sell shirts.

    Steven P: Worst Arsenal deadline day signing was Kim Kallstrom - signed with a dodgy back and didn't debut till late March.

  539. Manchester City update

    Ian Dennis

    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    "Micah Richards heading for Fiorentina - Manchester City would also listen to offers for Matija Nastastic, John Guidetti and Scott Sinclair."

  540. Latest from the bookmakers

    Radamel Falcao

    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh: "Manchester United are leading the race to sign striker Radamel Falcao from Monaco, if you believe most British bookmakers.

    "United are odds-on, at about 4-6, with last night's favourites Manchester City now out to 5-4 shots. Real Madrid are next on 4-1, with Arsenal at 8s.

    "Of course, Falcao could stay where he is. That's rated a 3-1 chance."

  541. Canaries swoop?

    Norwich City

    BBC Wiltshire understands Swindon's Louis Thompson is being sold to Norwich but will be loaned back to Town for the rest of the season. The transfer fee is understood to be £600,000 rising to £1.3m.

    We're also expecting Tottenham striker Jon Obika to join the Robins for around £200,000.

  542. Post update

    Steve Wilson

    BBC Match of the Day commentator

    "If Arsenal don't sign a striker today I cannot see how they can compete for the title. Even with Oliver Giroud fit they'd look short in comparison to their rivals. Wenger gave the appearance of being indecisive over Mario Balotelli and Loic Remy; he cannot end the day with Yaya Sanogo as his best fit striker."

  543. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Busy day at Old Trafford?

    Dean McNamara: Am I the only one thinking Man U need a decent centre half and decent centre midfielder? Why is this not happening?

    Tom Crook: Swapping Cleverley for Vlaar, confirming Blind & signing de Jong or Carvalho will make me a happy United fan today.

    Chris Patrick: MUFC need to confirm the signature of Rojo and sign another top class centre-back.

  544. Diarra to QPR?

    Lassana Diarra

    It could be an interesting day at QPR then. But did you expect any different?

    We're still waiting for confirmation from both the West London club and Lokomotiv Moscow after Harry Redknapp declared he had signed Lassana Diarra on Saturday.

    Diarra, 29, played for Arsenal and Chelsea before Redknapp signed him for Portsmouth in 2008.

    Redknapp said: "Lassana Diarra has signed and I'm delighted to have him. I had him at Portsmouth and he is a terrific player."

  545. The latest from QPR

    BBC Sport's Mandeep Sanghera: "Not surprisingly, QPR boss Harry Redknapp is being linked with plenty of players, especially ones associated with former club Tottenham.

    "Spurs midfielder Sandro is someone QPR are interested in and they are keen on bringing the Brazilian in on a permanent basis.

    "But, as it stands, there is not much mileage in reports of moves for Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, Toronto striker Jermain Defoe and Ajax forward Kolbeinn Sigthorsson."

  546. Text us on 81111

    What would you like to happen today?

    Sam Hicks from Bournemouth: As an AFC Bournemouth supporter we need to keep hold of Matt Ritchie and sign Andrew Surman and Johnny Russell.

    Narek, walking to work in London: There is sense in Falcao to Man United. If Hernandez and Welbeck are leaving, RvP being past his best and more fragile than a glass... United need another class striker. Not saying it should be their top priority through.

    Mat in London: We're an hour and a half into deadline day and no one has said anything about Kalou to Arsenal. Does tradition mean nothing any more?

  547. Deal off

    Here's some early-morning news for you...

    Sporting Gijon striker Stefan Scepovic has pulled out of a transfer to Celtic. The 24-year-old Serbian international had agreed a four-year deal with the Scottish champions, who had arranged a medical and work permit for him.

    However, Celtic were informed on Sunday that Scepovic had decided against a move to Scotland.

  548. Text us on 81111

    Phil in Isle of Man: My Uncle Bill just rang me to say that Tony Hibbert is set for a surprise loan move to Aston Villa.

    Matt in Sheffield: Ryan Shawcross to Everton today - local papers and gossip all over Stoke.

    Sam in London: Just saw Nicolas Anelka hopelessly studying the tube map. He asked me if Loftus Road was near Queens Park on the Bakerloo Line.

    It sounds like Phil's Uncle Bill is the man in the know today.

  549. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Harry: Unusually quiet deadline day for Chelsea, but thrilled at how well we've done in this window.

    Callum Vurley: Hopefully a quiet day at Chelsea, best thing we can do is keep Petr Cech!

  550. What's happening at West Ham?

    Mohamed Diame

    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh: "West Ham are most likely to see one player in and one out, with midfielder Mohamed Diame a potential departure and Hull City among the clubs interested in his signature.

    "Alex Song, who joined on loan from Barcelona on Saturday, was the Hammers' eighth summer signing, but they are keen to bring in a defender, with Micah Richards - who only played twice for Manchester City last season - on their radar."

  551. 14 hours to go

    It's 9am. That can only mean one thing: football clubs up and down the country are open for business. Fourteen hours to go, folks.

  552. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Paul Shrimpton: QPR need a striker. Three isn't enough, now Remy has shipped out. Harry, get the window wound down before it winds up...

    Ryan Murphy: Just bumped into a lost and confused Edinson Cavani, mumbling something about North London.

    Craig Adley: Crystal Palace need a pacey, natural LB. Perhaps someone like Armand Traore. Would love to see Clyne come back to team up with Zaha.

  553. The view from Europe

    Morgan Amalfitano (left) trains with Marseille

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "Former West Bromwich Albion attacking midfielder Morgan Amalfitano will be hoping for a move today.

    "After returning to Marseille following his loan spell at the Hawthorns last season, the 29-year-old had a very public bust-up with club's new coach Marcelo Bielsa.

    "Amalfitano has been told he's not allowed to train with the rest of the senior squad.

    "This summer he's been linked with QPR and West Ham but the French press are predicting he'll move to Saint-Etienne before the deadline."

  554. Post update

    Jason Roberts

    BBC Radio 5 live

    "It is like a domino effect on transfer deadline day. Loic Remy has left QPR, maybe Jermain Defoe will go there? There will be lots of movement in the strikers position.

    "No-one understands why Arsene Wenger hasn't signed a striker yet. Yaya Sanogo, is he up to it? He is a young player. He has had two games so far this season and already everyone is saying he is not good enough."

  555. Text us on 81111

    Ollie P in Stourbridge: It won't happen, because too much money, but I've thought for a long time, a lot of WBA's problems would be sorted by Jordan Rhodes and Nathan Redmond. Pace down the flanks, and a solid poacher who knows where the goal is... It's nice to dream, isn't it?

    Mark from Burnley: Just seen Jack Collison arriving at Burnley's training ground. Great signing for the Clarets.

  556. Working weekend

    Shinji Kagawa

    Did you have a nice, quiet weekend? Lucky old you. Quite a few in the football business have obviously been very busy indeed.

    Among the notable movers over the last 48 hours are Shinji Kagawa, who has rejoined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee, and Fernando Torres who is off to AC Milan on a two-year loan deal.

    Chelsea have replaced the Spaniard with France striker Loic Remy, who was signed from Queens Park Rangers in a £10.5m deal.

  557. Hey big spenders

    Sports business group Deloitte released some figures on Friday suggesting that going into the final weekend of the summer transfer window total spending by Premier League clubs had reached £725m. To place that in perspective, it surpasses last year's record by almost £100m.

    And with plenty of clubs hinting that there is a lot more business to come, that figure is certain to get higher before the window closes at 23:00 BST.

    Calculators at the ready.

  558. Wigan latest

    Wigan hope to complete the signing of striker Andy Delort from French club FC Tours today.

    The 22-year-old was paraded in front of the Latics fans prior to kick-off at Saturday's game against Birmingham. However, Tours subsequently issued a statement saying that a fee had yet to be agreed between the clubs.

    Wolves also made an offer for Delort, who previously played for Nimes and Ajaccio, but it appears that he has set his sights on a move to the DW Stadium.

  559. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Terry Urbanczyk: A day that is riddled with intrigue & rumours, disappointment & joy. It's only transfer deadline day.

    David Ramsdale: Just bumped into Fabio Borini at Wetherby services. Finally on his way to the Stadium of Light?

  560. Agent's view

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Football agent Rachel Anderson: "The club with the most money will sign Radamel Falcao, as long as they play Champions League football. We don't know where he will go, we just know he will.

    "Personally, I have one player left who doesn't have a club but there is no rush for him. He can still go after the transfer window.

    "I don't like transfer deadline day and I don't know why they have messed it up, it was fine the way it was before. It was meant to stop the big clubs from spending too much money but that hasn't happened."

  561. Everton in for Cleverley?

    Phil McNulty

    BBC Sport chief football writer

    "Everton manager Roberto Martinez is expected to be trying to do some business today.

    "Martinez is a huge admirer of Tom Cleverley, having worked with the Manchester United midfield man when he was on loan at Wigan. Will he make a late bid to steal him away from Aston Villa, who have had a bid accepted? He is also wanted by Hull City.

    "Not much cash floating around at Goodison Park after the club's record £28m signing of Romelu Lukaku so there may be more of the imaginative work in the loan market that has become something of a Martinez trademark."

  562. Panic buys

    Roman Pavlyuchenko

    "Do you want to hear a joke in London? It goes: 'Harry Redknapp put Roman Pavlyuchenko into the starting line-up.' For me it would be funny if it was not so painful. I have a feeling that our manager is mocking me."

    Those are not my words, but the musings of Roman Pavlyuchenko himself. The Russian striker forms part of our feature on five transfer deadline day panic buys.

    So, as well as your TDD spottings, we're also keen to hear your club's worst deadline day panic buy. Whether you support Arsenal or Accrington Stanley, we want to hear from you.

    Usual drill, folks: get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

    You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

  563. PL clubs eye MK Dons starlet?

    MK Dons boss Karl Robinson says that some of the Premier League's biggest clubs have enquired about midfielder Dele Alli.

    The 18-year-old was linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer. He received plaudits for his performance in the 4-0 victory over Manchester United in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday.

    "We've had two or three conversations with top Premier League teams," Robinson told BBC 5 live's Sportsweek.

    Alli marked his first senior start, as a 16-year-old, with a goal in an FA Cup replay at Cambridge City in November 2012.

    He has since found the target nine more times in a total of 51 appearances, including a goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Crawley in League One.

  564. Post update

    Wow, is there something in this Radamel Falcao story after all? That's our second spot of the morning from St Pancras station. But do £55m strikers need to be getting on rush-hour trains? If he sits next to you on your morning commute, we expect a selfie...

  565. Text us on 81111

    Amo in Rainham Kent: If both Welbeck and Hernandez are being sold/loaned this surely means The Mancs will be bringing in a top striker like Cavani?

    Sam in London: Just spoken to Falcao at St Pancras station. Asked if he needed directions to the Jubilee line (to get to West Ham) Acquired laugh - but he's going to Euston. Must mean it's a Man City signing not Chelsea or Arsenal.

  566. Post update

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Guardian football correspondent Jamie Jackson: "The most exciting transfer deadline day gossip is a potential deal for Radamel Falcao who has been offered to Manchester City, Arsenal and possibly Manchester United. It is a classic deadline day story.

    "City have the problem of Financial Fair Play and would have to sell someone like Alvaro Negredo, Matija Nastasic or Micah Richards for the deal to work. The sense I had from City yesterday was that the deal was difficult but in the whacky world of transfers, who knows?

    "Falcao is a superstar striker and could potentially tear the Premier League up. He is the sort of name that fans just love and could set the place alight.

    "Arsene Wenger is quite stubborn and says he doesn't need another striker, even though Olivier Giroud is injured. If they sign Falcao, they will be close to winning the title.

    "Brendan Rodgers has bought really well and Mario Balotelli looks a good signing, but we'll see how long that lasts for. He is an interesting character and I am sure that will emerge."

  567. Post update

    BBC Sport has picked out some of the key Premier League transfers this summer, including Angel Di Maria's record switch to Manchester United and Mario Balotelli's surprise move to Anfield, for a special online video. Have a watch here.

  568. Burnley buoyed by Boyd?

    Hull City

    Hull manager Steve Bruce expects George Boyd to join Burnley after allowing the forward to hold talks with the club.

    The 28-year-old Scotland international is expected to cost about £3m.

    Bruce said: "It looks like Boydy will go to Burnley. He got an offer of a three or four-year contract at Burnley and the chance to play."

    Boyd, who signed for the Tigers from Peterborough midway through their promotion campaign in 2012-13, has made one league appearance this season.

  569. The view from Europe

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "In Spain everyone's talking about Real Madrid's search for a new striker, with Manchester United's Javier Hernandez the favourite.

    "Meanwhile Belgium international Tony Alderweireld is set to leave Atletico Madrid, with the press in his home country predicting he'll join Southampton on loan.

    "And in Germany the window shuts early, at 6pm. After Xabi Alonso's move to Bayern Munich last week and Shinji Kagawa's return to Borussia Dortmund yesterday, Bundesliga's big two aren't expected to dip into the market over the next few hours... but as Arsene Wenger says, 'you never know on deadline day'."

  570. The view from Europe

    Andre Ayew in action for Marseille

    BBC World Service reporter John Bennett: "In France, expect Andre Ayew's name to be mentioned throughout the day.

    "The Ghana winger has been linked with a move away from Marseille all summer and several Premier League clubs are interested.

    "In Italy, Fredy Guarin's agent always seems to be busy on deadline day. Back in January, a move to Juventus from Inter fell through.

    "Now he's linked with a move to Valencia. Zenit St Petersburg have also been interested."

  571. 15 hours to go

    Right. Here's your first clock-watch of the day... we've got 15 hours to go until the transfer window closes. We're still, however, waiting for confirmation of our first deal of the day.

  572. Join the debate at #bbcfootball

    Jack Davidson: First day back at work and transfer deadline day. I just don't know how to feel right now.

    Angelic: What does old Harry have in stock for us on deadline day?

  573. Cardiff latest

    Cardiff City

    Cardiff City are set to sign central defender Bruno Ecuele Manga from French side FC Lorient.

    The Bluebirds have agreed a fee in excess of £5m with the Ligue 1 side for the 26-year-old.

    Gabon international Ecuele Manga is due to undergo a medical in the Welsh capital on Sunday or Monday ahead of his move to the Championship club.

    The deal is thought to complete Cardiff's business before Monday's transfer deadline.

  574. A new defender for LVG?

    Manchester United fans will be hoping to see some activity at Old Trafford today. And central to Louis van Gaal's transfer strategy should be a top-class defender, according to BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.

    "If United cannot find a high-class central defender before Monday night - and Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp scoffed at a reported interest in Germany's World Cup winner Mats Hummels - then this is undoubtedly an area opponents will see as fair game," wrote McNulty following Saturday's 0-0 draw at Burnley.

  575. Exits at Anfield?

    Liverpool

    Brendan Rodgers

    It has been a busy old summer on Merseyside, with Liverpool acting swiftly to bring in new faces to compensate for the loss of Luis Suarez and bolster the squad ahead of the team's Champions League campaign.

    Now, it seems, is the time for a few exits.

    "Players will mostly be going out rather than coming in," said boss Brendan Rodgers after his team's win at Spurs on Sunday.

    "Maybe one more will come in. A few boys have been told they aren't going to get much game time so they have been given that respect early on to help themselves find a club."

  576. Defoe to QPR?

    Jermain Defoe

    Could Jermain Defoe be on his way back to England? QPR are reported to be interested in the ex-Spurs striker whose future is a fresh talking point after his Toronto FC manager Ryan Nelsen was sacked over the weekend.

    The 31-year-old could be made available for around £6.6m, and Toronto's general manager, Tim Bezbatchenko, said: "We have received multiple offers for Jermain Defoe and we will make a decision on this in the next 24 hours."

  577. Transfer window so far

    What's been happening in this window so far? Well, Manchester United broke the British transfer record when they paid Real Madrid £59.7m to sign Angel Di Maria. Mario Balotelli has a new home at Anfield and Chelsea's big-money acquisitions of Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas are looking like astute bits of business.

    Lower down the food chain, Blackpool and Crawley Town have been the busiest clubs with 17 signings while West Brom have made the most in the Premier League with 11 new faces.

    Your path to a mine of transfers information is here.

  578. Welbeck to Sunderland?

    Another interesting story which is bubbling away is a possible loan move for England forward Danny Welbeck. He could be on his way out of Old Trafford and on his way to Sunderland. If the Black Cats stump up a reported loan fee of £5m that is!

    The Sun
  579. Movement at Man City?

    What's all this chat about Colombian strikers, I hear you ask. Well, some of the morning papers are linking Manchester City with a move for Monaco's Radamel Falcao. However, any deal that might take Falcao to Etihad Stadium could depend on the future of Alvarao Negredo, who has been strongly linked with a loan move to Valencia. That's certainly one to watch out for.

    Daily Mail back page
  580. Keep in touch

    Don't want to miss any key developments? Desperate to know if your club are going to land that key player that could make all the difference?

    Don't panic. You can find out exactly what we're offering and when by reading our guide to following transfer deadline day.

    There will be coverage all day across television, radio and online, as well as on the red button and social media.

    You can read the latest news, listen to 5 live and watch the TV coverage via the BBC Sport app on your smartphone or tablet.

    It is available from Google Play for Android devices, the App Store for apple devices, and the UK Amazon Kindle Fire Appstore.

  581. Post update

    Today is all about time - the time until the transfer window closes. You have my permission to tell me off if I refer to the window "slamming shut".

    The window in England, Scotland, France and Spain closes at 23:00 BST. In Germany and Portugal it's 17:00 - presumably so everyone can get home for tea-time - and in Italy it's 22:00.

    Get those stop-watches out now.

  582. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Mr Lancaster: Just seen Falcao in a coffee shop at St Pancras station.

  583. Join the debate at #bbcdeadlineday

    Radamel Falcao

    First thing's first... let me tell you how you can get involved today.

    We want two things from you - first of all, let us know who you want your club to sign.

    Secondly, we want you to keep your eyes peeled. If you see Radamel Falcao in a Mancunian barbers shop let us know. Likewise, if you see Danny Welbeck in a Wearside chippy or even Lionel Messi walking through the arrivals hall at Heathrow Airport.

    Or, more likely, if you catch a glimpse of Mario Balotelli setting off fireworks in Liverpool city centre.

    Usual drill, folks: get in touch at #bbcdeadlineday, the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

    You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are when texting.

  584. Post update

    Harry Redknapp

    Yep, it's that one day of the year when football managers answer their phone to journalists and the odd PPI cold-caller just in case it's an agent offering them a must-not-miss transfer deal.

    The fax machine is plugged in and whirred into action, the skies above are checked for any signs of a helicopter-travelling £35m striker, and any expensive car with tinted windows is analysed to see if the passenger is a world-class Colombian forward or just the owner of the local factory.

    Those car windows without tinted glass - the ones which are on a timer to wind themselves down biannually... they probably belong to Harry Redknapp.

  585. Good morning

    Angel Di Maria

    The alarm clock went off this morning signalling the end of the summer holidays and you groaned. Back to work for some grown-ups and a return to school for the little ones.

    Then you remembered. It's not all bad. It's transfer deadline day. It's Christmas Day for football fans.