Transfer Deadline Day – LIVE: Sabitzer & Fernandez latest; Arsenal sign Jorginho
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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Deadline Day done deals
8:30pm – BOURNEMOUTH SIGN ZABARNYI
Signed, sealed, delivered 🍒 pic.twitter.com/KffmWhKONg
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) January 31, 2023
Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Ukraine international Illia Zabarnyi from Dynamo Kyiv.
The 20-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year contract on the south coast, and follows Dango Ouattara, Darren Randolph, Antoine Semenyo and Matias Vina through the arrivals door for Gary O’Neil’s Cherries.
8:10pm – CEDRIC UNDERGOING FULHAM MEDICAL
Fulham are finally nearing a loan deal for Arsenal’s forgotten full-back Cedric Soares.
The Portuguese is undergoing a medical ahead of a switch to Craven Cottage, and 90min understands that’ll lead to Shane Duffy’s temporary switch from Brighton being made permanent.
The Cottagers also have Daniel James on loan too, with only two domestic players allowed to be loaned at one time.
8:05pm – CHELSEA NOT GIVING UP ON FERNANDEZ
Just under three hours to go in Chelsea’s bid to sign Enzo Fernandez, and Benfica president Rui Costa is still not budging…
The Blues insist they are not leaving Lisbon without a deal of some kind, even if that means setting up a transfer for the summer. That option has been mentioned in talks between the two clubs, but Chelsea’s absolute priority remains getting a deal done right here, right now.
8:03pm – JORGINHO JOINS ARSENAL
Welcome to The Arsenal, Jorginho 👊 pic.twitter.com/jHXqAUBKKQ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 31, 2023
It’s a done deal for Premier League leaders Arsenal and a huge boost for Mikel Arteta and the depth of his midfield.
31-year-old Jorginho, who made 143 appearances for Chelsea, has signed an 18-month contract at the Emirates Stadium with the option of a further year, having lifted the Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup while in west London.
„We are so pleased to sign Jorginho and welcome him and his family to the club,” was Arteta’s reaction to his new signing.
7:40pm – JUVENTUS‘ PELLEGRINI TAKES ON NEW LOAN DEAL
Juventus full-back Luca Pellegrini has been on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt for the first half of the season, but he’s heading back to Italy after seeing that stint cut short.
But instead of heading back to Turin, Pellegrini is now off to Lazio for another loan spell – one which may turn into a permanent move if things go well.
7:35pm – DORTMUND EXIT FOR EDEN HAZARD’S BROTHER
Ladies and gentlemen, he’s here and he’s 🔴 and ⚪️#AnnounceThorgan pic.twitter.com/X021j7JsJ6
— PSV (@PSV) January 31, 2023
Eden Hazard is continuing to plug away at Real Madrid, but it’s pastures new for his brother Thorgan this January.
The attacking midfielder has left Borussia Dortmund to link up with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven on loan until the end of the season.
7:35pm – FULHAM SIGN LUKIC
Fulham have completed the signing of Torino midfielder Sasa Lukic on a four-and-a-half year contract.
The 26-year-old told the club’s official website: “I’m very happy to have signed, and to now be a part of Fulham’s squad.
“I can’t wait to get started and meet with the Head Coach, the players, and the staff, and I’m looking forward to training with them when I arrive in England.“
A bit boost for Marco Silva’s Cottagers.
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.