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Everton rejected by Giroud

Everton's transfer chaos continued after they were reportedly turned down by France international Olivier Giroud in a last-gasp attempt to land a striker.

A number of players were linked with late moves to Goodison Park.

Chelsea's Conor Gallagher and Hakim Ziyech, Southampton's Che Adams and Rennes ace Kamaldeen Sulemana were all in the news over potential transfers.

However, Everton were unsuccessful in landing any of their targets.

And former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Giroud, now playing for Italian champions AC Milan, is the latest name to join the list of Everton's failed transfer targets.

According to , Everton offered the 36-year-old World Cup and Champions League winner just under £3million in wages until the end of the season.

Avoiding relegation would have also seen Giroud pocket just shy of £2m.

He would then earn a salary of £7.4m the next season IF Everton were still in the Premier League.

Chelsea's UCL headache

Chelsea boss Graham Potter will have to tell FOUR of his new Blues they are NOT in his Champions League squad when the knockout stage kicks off this month.

Potter has sanctioned a stunning January spending splurge, capped off by the British record deal to bring Argentina ace Enzo Fernandez to Stamford Bridge.

The South American follows Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, French defender Benoit Badiashile, Ivorian striker David Datro Fofana, English winger Noni Madueke and teenage Brazilian Andrey Santos into SW6, alongside loan capture from Atletico Madrid Joao Felix.

But Uefa’s Champions League regulations only allow clubs to change THREE of their senior list of players for the knock-out stage.

And that means Potter faces the unenviable task of having to give the bad news to the unlucky quartet.

 'Jorginho is a DREAM transfer for Arteta'

Italian Zola told SunSport: "If you are a team that wants to be organised, a passing team, then Jorgo is the man.

"He is always in the right place supporting defenders and the other midfielders when they have the ball.

"He is always available when the ball is becoming hot. This is a player who never hides and you can rely on him all the time.

"A lot of players under pressure don’t want the ball but Jorgo is not one of them.

"When you have a player who does not hide when you need to control a game under pressure, you value him a lot. Maybe at times people don’t see this."

Man Utd ‘turned down FOUR transfers'

Manchester United were offered FOUR midfielders on deadline day before bringing in Marcel Sabitzer, according to reports.

The Red Devils were not expected to do any business in the final hours of the window as Erik ten Hag appeared content with his squad.

But they then suffered a huge injury blow at the weekend as Christian Eriksen was forced off in the 3-1 win over Reading.

And news of him being sidelined until April at the earliest sparked Man Utd into action with just three days left of the window.

They ended up securing their man, with Bayern Munich and Austria's Sabitzer, 28, joining on loan until the end of he season.

But according to , several agents offered players to the club following Eriksen's injury.

Isco, Saul Niguez, Houssem Aouar and Yannick Carrasco were all believed to be options for United.

Morning football fans

Chelsea's British record deal for Enzo Fernandez and Manchester United's loan swoop for Marcel Sabitzer came later than the eleventh hour!

The biggest two signings of a crazy deadline day were both completed after midnight.

Benfica's Argentina hero Fernandez arrived at Stamford Bridge for £106million on an 8.5-year DEAL.

And fellow midfielder Sabitzer will stay at Old Trafford until the summer following an in-and-out half-season for parent club Bayern Munich.

The Austrian said: “From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me."

It followed Arsenal's surprise - but far smoother - £12m capture of Chelsea's Jorginho.

The Italy ace offers the Prem leaders much-needed cover for key central midfielders Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.

Prem bottom side Southampton brought in Rennes' Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana for a club record £22m, plus Genk frontman Paul Onuachu.

And Tottenham confirmed the loan capture of Sporting Lisbon right-back Pedro Porres with a £40m option to buy

But the busiest club were surely Nottingham Forest.

In came Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and Atletico Madrid defender Felipe for undisclosed fees, plus PSG's 36-year-old Keylor Navas as loan cover for injured keeper Dean Henderson.

Fernandez signs Chelsea deal until 2031

Chelsea have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez for a British record fee, writes KEALAN HUGHES.

The Blues left it late after tracking the midfielder since the start of the January window.

But Benfica finally relented and accepted an offer worth £106million for the World Cup winner.

That bid triggered Fernandez's release clause but the deal still proved tricky to complete as Chelsea were keen to spread their payment over a series of instalments.

That proved a sticking point in negotiations but both clubs have finally settled on an agreed payment schedule.

The move is set to be a British record, surpassing the £100m Manchester City paid to sign Jack Grealish in 2021.

Fernandez, 22, completed a medical in Portugal to finalise the transfer.

He has signed an eight-and-a-half year contract with the Blues, running until June 2031.

Utd say they 'watched Marcel a long time'

Manchester United insist new loan midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has long been on their radar.

Old Trafford Football Director John Murtough told the club's media team: “Marcel is a player that we have watched for a long time.

"The opportunity arose quickly, and we knew that he was someone with the ability and character to make an impact.

"He adds further quality to our squad and experience to the dressing room, and all of us are pleased to be welcoming him to Manchester United.”

'Chelsea also fancied Marcel'

Manchester United not only had to beat deadline paperwork problems to sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan - they also reportedly had to fend off interest from Chelsea.

Sky Sports say the Blues considered the Austria midfielder before settling on Enzo Fernandez.

Sabitzer: I had to act quick

Manchester United new boy Marcel Sabitzer claims he pounced on joining United as soon as he knew of their interest.

The Bayern midfielder said: “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions.

"From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. 

"I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season.

"I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad. 

"I’m excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans."

Fulham sign Duffy

Fulham have turned Shane Duffy's loan move from Brighton into a permanent deal.

The Republic of Ireland defender, 31, has been with the Seagulls since 2016.

Ziyech deal 'collapses'

Hakim Ziyech's proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain has collapsed at the final hurdle, according to reports, writes KEALAN HUGHES.

The winger had been set to leave Chelsea on loan.

But according to reports in France the Blues reportedly failed to complete the paperwork in time.

It is claimed both Chelsea and PSG signed the necessary paperwork to complete the deal.

But  claim Chelsea did not send off their document in time.

CBS journalist  reports there is no chance of the deal being resuscitated.

Spurs keeper Hayton off to Barsnley

Tottenham have confirmed 18-year-old keeper Adam Hayton's departure to Barnsley.

Hayton made his Under-21s debut against Peterborough United in the Papa John’s Trophy in September.

Omari and Hakim no-go?

Chelsea loan exits for Omari Hutchinson and Hakim Ziyech seem OFF.

PSG wanted playmaker Ziyech.

Enzo 'completes move'

Enzo Fernandez HAS joined Chelsea.

That's according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano - after an eleventh-hour panic over the Benfica midfielder's documents.

Sabitzer leaves Carrington

Marcel Sabitzer’s arrival is still on a knife-edge after he reportedly left United’s training ground.

We could see in less than ten minutes whether that means a loan deal has been completed.

Fans baffled as Utd sweat on Marcel deal

United supporters are baffled and irritated by the failure to tie up Marcel Sabitzer’s signing – so far.

The Red Devils submitted a deal sheet before 11pm – meaning they’ve bought time until midnight to complete everything.

But one fan called the situation potentially “embarrassing” and another hit out: “This club can never get anything done on time.”

This supporter sounded even more astonished: “A loan deal that has to be done by 12 he arrived in Manchester at 8.”

Similarly: “How have they not done everything by now?”

Brum make Longelo deal permanent

West Ham full-back Emmanuel Longelo has joined Birmingham in a permanent deal.

He was initially just on loan at the Championship club.

Stoke set to borrow Axel

United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe is posed to join Stoke on loan for the rest of the season.

The 25-year-old urgently needs game time after injuries.

A deal sheet has been submitted – so the move can be completed by midnight.

Foxes land Souttar

Stoke's Harry Souttar has joined Leicester on a permanent deal.

The 2Australia defender, 24, joins on a five-year deal. 

Deal sheet submitted for Sabitzer

Don't panic just yet, Manchester United fans.

It has been confirmed that Old Trafford officials have submitted a deal sheet for Marcel Sabitzer which gives them a further hour to get the transfer over the line.

Forty-seven minutes and ticking.