Transfer Deadline Day – LIVE: Sabitzer, Jorginho & Fernandez latest
Follow all of the Deadline Day action with part two of 90min’s transfer live blog!
There’s been plenty of thrills, spills and deals already, all of which can be found in more detail by clicking the below…
Follow below as we bring you live text coverage of every rumour, round of talks and done deals until the window closes – here’s a reminder of when the window shuts across Europe:
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7:20pm – NOTTINGHAM FOREST CLOSE ON NAVAS LOAN
Nottingham Forest’s sensational season of signings looks to have gone to another level of crazy, with a loan deal close for Paris Saint-Germain’s backup goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
The Costa Rican, who counts Real Madrid among his former clubs, is on the verge of joining until the end of the season, and should step into the side immediately because of an injury to Dean Henderson.
In terms of an outgoing, Lewis O’Brien looks to be heading to Blackburn Rovers on loan with an option to buy for £10m. West Brom and Sheffield United were also interested.
7:15pm – AYOZE PEREZ LEAVES LEICESTER ON LOAN
Leicester have confirmed the departure of Ayoze Perez to Real Betis on a loan deal until the end of the season.
The 29-year-old Spaniard has scored just one goal in 13 appearances across all competitions, with his eight Premier League games failing to deliver what Brendan Rodgers would have hoped.
6:45pm – JORGINHO SET TO JOIN ARSENAL
Here’s Jorginho in Arsenal shirt after deal signed until June 2024 with an option to further season — together with his agent João Santos ⚪️🔴🤝🏻 #AFC
Official statement to follow. pic.twitter.com/duFKUjCSAs
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023
We’re waiting for imminent confirmation of Jorginho’s move across London from Chelsea to Premier League leaders Arsenal.
The Italian has penned a contract until the summer of 2024, with the option of an additional year, and is expected to cost The Gunners around £12m.
6:20pm – SAMBI LOKONGA NEARING PALACE MOVE
Crystal Palace are preparing to announce the signing of Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a six-month loan, 90min understands.
The Gunners are rejigging their midfield today, with Jorginho set to arrive from Chelsea.
5:10pm – FERNANDEZ SET FOR CHELSEA MEDICAL
Chelsea’s talks for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez are not yet over, but the Blues are preparing for a positive outcome by sending the Argentine for a medical in Portugal.
Benfica have granted permission for the 22-year-old to meet with Chelsea for the medical checks, but importantly, there is no final agreement for his transfer just yet.
5:05pm – SABITZER FLYING TO MANCHESTER
Flug direkt nach Manchester. Marcel Sabitzer kurz vor dem Abflug von München nach Manchester. Leihe mit Kaufoption. Details aber noch vor Ort zu klären.@SkySportNews @SkySportDE pic.twitter.com/9UutqizpU1
— Torben Hoffmann (@Sky_Torben) January 31, 2023
Here’s Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer heading to the airport for a flight to Manchester.
Man Utd are closing in on the loan signing of the 28-year-old.
5:00pm – WELCOME!
Welcome to part two of 90min’s transfer deadline day blog, where just six hours remain for Premier League clubs to finalise any last-minute business.
We’re waiting for movement at Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as at Tottenham Hotspur – both for loan deals and last-gasp permanent moves.