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  1. Sam Drury
    BBC Sport

    That's where we're up to then - and the biggest deal that is likely to get done today is one for the summer.

    But hold on a moment, we might have a live one (but don't get your hopes up too much)...

  2. Recap: Top deadline day lines so far

    Time is ticking...

    If you're just joining us, here’s a recap of today's top stories so far.

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  3. Get Involved - 'Mitrovic goals would get Fulham into Europe'

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    Any chance Fulham can get Mitrovic on loan until the end of the season? His goals will get us into Europe....

    Doug, Wiltshire

  4. Malacia to stay at Man Utd after Dorgu injury

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter

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    Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia will remain at the club for the rest of the season following Patrick Dorgu’s injury.

    Malacia has made one brief substitute appearance for United this season after initially being part of Ruben Amorim’s ‘bomb squad’ in the summer.

    There has been interest in the 26-year-old and it was anticipated he would leave this month if a suitable deal could be completed.

    Club sources say there was no agreement on a transfer and now the view on Malacia has charged after Dorgu suffered a hamstring injury in the 3-2 win at Arsenal last week.

    With Dorgu potentially out until April, Luke Shaw is United’s only orthodox left-back, although Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot have all filled in at times.

    Nevertheless, United feel Malacia, who has been part of the matchday squad for the last 13 Premier League games but is set to leave when his contract expires in the summer, can offer a useful option and with Dorgu missing, have decided to keep him as part of Michael Carrick’s squad.

  5. Get Involved - Everton 'absolutely cannot turn down £20m for McNeil'

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    If true, and that's a big IF, we absolutely cannot turn down £20m for Dwight McNeil - not sure that is happening with the Mateta saga seeming to be coming to an end though.

    Duncan

  6. Can a football player fail a medical?

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    A player does not actually 'pass' or 'fail' a medical exam, they just complete one before joining a new club.

    It is then up to the buying club to decide whether signing the player in question is worth any risk should there be any abnormalities found in the results.

    Think of it a bit like buying a house. Buyers will get a survey done, and weigh up whether they will complete the purchase depending on the findings.

    Like a house survey, if a manager or team is determined to sign a player, they can do so despite any issues in the medical test.

  7. 'Mateta needs to move on even if Milan move falls through'

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    Crystal Palace fan Matt Watts, speaking on BBC iPlayer's Transfer Deadline Day Live: "I think with Jean-Philippe Mateta it's tricky because he hasn't been in the best form of late, but he hasn't been fully fit.

    "If the move to AC Milan doesn't happen, I wouldn't be surprised if he goes on loan between now and the end of the window, maybe to somewhere like Juventus.

    "I do think we need to bring in another striker. I think bringing in Jorgen Strand Larsen would be a good move. He hasn't had a good first half of the season at Wolves but last season he scored goals and he was wanted by Newcastle in the summer.

    "I wouldn't be against bringing him in, but if he does come in, then we need to find the solution elsewhere for Mateta."

  8. Sam Drury
    BBC Sport

    A relief to us all, Martin. But let's not be fooled into thinking everything will be done and dusted by 19:00 GMT.

    The good old deal sheets could come into play for the two or three transfers that might actual happen.

    Plus, there's still three and a half hours to go and, unlikely as it seems, we may yet get some more activity. We can hope anyway.

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    I'm glad today's transfer deadline has been brought forward to 7pm - imagine if this grim lack of activity had stretched to the usual 11pm!

    Martin, New Forest

  10. How Mateta situation unfolded

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    It's been an interesting month for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Here's how it's unfolded...

    • 21 January - Mateta asks to leave Crystal Palace amid interest from other Premier League and European clubs
    • 29 January - Palace agree deal in principle with Wolves forJorgen Strand Larsen as potential Mateta replacement
    • 30 January - Oliver Glasner says Mateta "not in the right place" to play against Nottingham Forest
    • 1 February - Palace and AC Milan agree £30m deal for Mateta and striker starts his medical; reduced fee of £48m agreed for Strand Larsen to join from Wolves
    • 2 February - Mateta to Milan deal in serious doubt over issues with his medical; Strand Larsen deal still going ahead as things stand

  11. Palace press on with Strand Larsen deal

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Understand Crystal Palace plan to go ahead with the Jorgen Strand Larsen deal as things stand.

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  12. Get Involved - Sliding scale of sympathy for Mateta

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    Got to feel for Mateta, been a rough month for him...

    Arthur

    Surely Mateta gets sent to the under-21s if he ends up staying - with the way he's acted since January?

    Cameron

  13. Recap: Top deadline day lines so far

    Only four hours to go until the winter transfer window shuts in England.

    If you’re just joining us, here’s a reminder of the top stories so far.

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  14. What is Mateta's injury?

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    Jean-Philippe Mateta has been playing this season through a knee injury and that looks to be the issue that has put his move to AC Milan in serious doubt.

    The problem itself hasn't stopped Mateta from playing this season.

    The 28-year-old has played every game of Crystal Palace's 2025-26 Premier League season so far, aside from last weekend's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, when manager Oliver Glasner claimed he was left out his "head was not in the right place".

    Mateta's injury also hasn't stopped him from finding the back of the net this season. The Frenchman has scored eight Premier League goals for Palace, with his most recent strike coming against Fulham on New Year's Day.

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    RE Jean-Philippe Mateta, he should come to Tottenham instead. We love an injured player!

    Russell

  16. Mateta move in major jeopardy - now what?

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    Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta's proposed move to AC Milan is in serious doubt due to issues with the 28-year-old's medical.

    And this is a move that could start a domino effect across the league.

    Palace had a £48m bid for Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen accepted, but this move could now stall if Mateta remains with the London club.

    And this also has a knock-on effect for Wolves, who were chasing deals for Southampton forward Adam Armstrong and Torino striker Che Adams.

    From four done deals, we could be down to none.

  17. Get Involved - 'What will Arsenal miss more' in Merino's absence?

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    Merino out for a while, but what will Arsenal miss more? His goals or CM cover? Could them looking elsewhere for a centre-midfielder suggest Norgaard may be on the move, as reported earlier in the window?

    Craig

  18. Mateta move to AC Milan 'in major jeopardy'
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    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Jean-Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan is in major jeopardy over issues with his medical, according to multiple BBC Sport sources.

    The France international underwent additional medical tests today but the Italian side are set to pull out of the deal.

    Mateta, who has been carrying a knee issue, undertook initial medical tests on Sunday.

    More to follow...

  19. Saka injury doesn't look 'too serious' - Arteta

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football reporter

    Mikel Arteta has given a more positive update on Bukayo Saka's injury, however.

    Saka limped out of the warm-up with Leeds with a suspected hip issue.

    "We have to wait," said Arteta. "Today he was better, but we have to see how he responds and make a decision.

    "It doesn't look like something too serious, whether he's available for tomorrow or the weekend we will see."

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  20. Get Involved - 'Is there a deal sheet process like in the summer?'

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    What are the rules in January? Is there a deal sheet process like in the summer where deals can be agreed and paperwork submitted later?

    Keith, Leeds

    Well Keith, yes there is. The process is exactly the same as in the summer window.

    Our 'Ask Me Anything' team have detailed what a deal sheet entails in this handy article.

    That should answer any doubts you might have.