Hull City are hoping to take their summer signings to eight by the close of play today with the club closing in on two more arrivals. Grant McCann has prioritised strengthening his defence and midfield, with no outgoings expected on transfer deadline day. A loan deal for Everton defender Matthew Pennington could be the first to be completed today, with the 24-year-old set to follow Josh Bowler in making the move from Goodison Park to the KCOM Stadium. Having spent last season on loan at Ipswich Town and Leeds United the year earlier, Pennington provides McCann with the Championship experience he was searching for to add to his defensive options. City had hoped to add to their midfield options with the capture of Doncaster Rovers captain Ben Whiteman, tabling a substantial offer on Tuesday, which was immediately turned down by the League One club. McCann had planned for a reunion with Whiteman, an attack-minded midfielder, but the hope that a deal can be done ahead of the 5pm deadline is beginning to fade, with City exploring other options which are understood to include Wigan’s Leonardo Lopes.
Were we not linked with Rico Henry before he joined Brentford? Praying they maintain interest in Kingsley.
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of midfielder James McCarthy from Everton for a fee in the region of £8.5million. David Luiz missed training at Chelsea today and wants to sign for Arsenal.
I still see a late twist to things regarding outgoings. All it takes is for someone to buy a winger from the Prem and the domino effect will begin.
Scott Carson is due for a medical at Manchester City this morning ahead of his move from Derby County, boasting the club's home-grown quota. Manchester United have re-opened discussions with Juventus over a possible deal for striker Mario Mandzukic following Romelu Lukaku's £73m sale to Inter Milan. Brighton have agreed a season long loan deal for Aaron Mooy - Great addition for them.
Just seen in HDM that there is a new helicopter pad just opened at HRI..I sense an expensive striker incoming.
Huddersfield are leading the race to sign Fraizer Campbell, apparently he's had offers from them, West Brom, Boro and Preston.
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham with the fee to be an initial £25m, rising to £30m. Josh Onomah will be moving the other way. Tottenham are close to reaching agreement to sign Juventus forward Paulo Dybala.
From Rick on Twitter. He's ITK ........ And still no bleedin strengthening in full back positions. Unbelievable. #AllamsOut #GMcCOut
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign centre-back David Luiz for £8m. Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy going to Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan. Charlie Austin is at West Brom to discuss a transfer from Southampton.
Philip Buckingham @PJBuckingham As things stood last night, #hcafc aiming to sign a defender (Pennington) and a midfielder today. Never say never on a deadline day but that’s the priority ahead of 5pm.
It'll come down to the coin on offer (maybe his last 'big' professional contract), talked to him last week in Huddersfield, his preference is his hometown club. Currently training with Brighouse to keep fit. All the best to the guy, shame we couldn't keep him based on last seasons performances and goals, he'll be missed
West Ham have completed the signing of FC Basel striker Albian Ajeti. Can't believe Man United got £73m for Lukaku.
Enob receives a check in post of 10 million for the Harry sell on and thinks wow, immediately puts in a bid to buy him back from Man U of 160 million hoping to double his money
