Summary

  • Watch a BBC Radio Sheffield Football Heaven transfer deadline day special from 22:00 to 00:00 BST on Tuesday, 1 September

  • Transfer business of Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Rotherham United and Chesterfield discussed

  • Follow live text updates of deals from across the EFL

  1. 'Sorba who?'published at 21:42 BST

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    Not much commitment from the wealthy owners in the EFL.

    Stan, Birmingham

    Blackburn need a striker and a central defender - and quickly.

    Anthony, Blackburn

    Sorba who? UTMP

    Jonbuzzer, bet365 Stadium

    Stoke are closing in on their first points of the season tonight, leading Norwich City 1-0 at home despite Sorba Thomas' absence. You can follow the latest with our Championship live updates.

  2. 'Do something, Cardiff'published at 21:39 BST

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    Come On, CARDIFF - either get the chequebook, dip into the loan market or see if there is somebody out there without a club. But just do something.

    Khufu5288, Mountain Ash

    I have just read that Cardiff City are not bringing in any players today even though they need three. Brian Barry-Murphy has been misleading the supporters for the past few weeks - including last weekend - saying that these players were coming when he obviously knew they weren't.

    Ken, Pembrokeshire

  3. 'Swindon want Drinan to be talisman'published at 21:33 BST

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    Andrew Hawes
    BBC News, Wiltshire

    New Swindon signing Antwoine Hackford is a pacy striker who came through the Sheffield United academy, went to Wimbledon last year and was also largely on the bench there.

    He's not a traditional goalscorer, but perhaps someone who can come and stretch defences, run around and try to press and lead the closing down.

    He's got about 70 games under his belt, but I think fewer than 20 of those are starts in his league career. So he's looking for somewhere to really get a solid, consistent starting starting place.

    With four forwards, I'm not guaranteeing it, but he'll certainly be a useful addition and has some experience in a fairly young squad.

    Aaron Drinan signing a new deal is quite unusual in the sense that, if I've got my maths right, he'll be turning 33 at the end of his contract, so he's pretty much committing the rest of his career to Swindon.

    He only signed a new deal until 2028 in January, so it shows the value Swindon have put on him.

    It would appear Swindon want him to be their talisman for the foreseeable future, to hopefully drag them from the bottom end of the division and back up the league.

  4. Postpublished at 21:31 BST

    Let's bring you some reaction to the news from earlier that Swindon Town striker Aaron Drinan, who has scored 30 goals in 99 league appearances since joining the Robins, has signed a new deal to stay at the League Two club until 2030...

  5. Morato unveiled as new West Ham playerpublished at 21:26 BST

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    Morato in a West Ham shirtImage source, Getty Images

    Brazilian defender Morato was unveiled as a new West Ham player in front of fans at the London Stadium tonight.

    The 25-year-old has completed a deadline day loan move from Nottingham Forest.

    The Hammers are beating fellow relegated club Wolves 4-2 at the moment.

    You can follow the latest from the Championship action tonight here.

  6. Baggies' business could be finishedpublished at 21:19 BST

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    Steve Hermon
    BBC Radio WM commentator

    Football manager James Morrison in his role as head coach of West BromImage source, Getty Images

    With under two hours to go, it is highly unlikely that West Bromwich Albion will sign a striker on deadline day.

    The Baggies looked at Cameron Archer earlier in the transfer window but were unwilling to compromise on their new wage policy, which has helped significantly reduce the salary bill in recent seasons.

    I understand that, for the sake of making a signing, they do not want to alter the strategy that has built a younger, hungrier squad, and the club are satisfied with the 10 signings they have made this summer.

  7. Midfielder Lee departs Wrexhampublished at 21:15 BST

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    Wrexham

    Midfielder Elliot LeeImage source, Getty Images

    Wrexham have terminated the contract of midfielder Elliot Lee by mutual consent.

    The 31-year-old joined the Red Dragons from Luton Town in the summer of 2022 and played a starring role in the club's rapid rise up the football pyramid, winning three promotions during his Wrexham career.

    Manager Phil Parkinson said: "I'd like to thank Elliot for what he has done for this football club.

    "He has been a great player for us here at Wrexham and has made a significant contribution to the club's rise through the divisions.

    "He is at the stage now where he is eager to go and play and get some minutes, and whoever gets him will get a player who still has a lot to offer."

    Read more: Midfielder Lee leaves Wrexham by mutual consent

  8. Ins and outs at Swansea?published at 21:10 BST

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    Swansea City

    Swansea City are enjoying a strong start to the Championship season but they have also been busy on deadline day.

    The Swans are still in the market for a centre-back and have made Strasbourg's Soumaila Coulibaly their top target.

    There are also potential outgoings with Zeidane Inoussa poised to join Portsmouth on loan for the remainder of the season, while Ronald could depart for Millwall.

    Not to mention the noise around Zan Vipotnik's future which won't go away until the window closes.

  9. Will Boro complete winger deals?published at 21:06 BST

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    Morgan Whittaker in action for Middlesbrough, in their red home shirtImage source, Shutterstock

    Middlesbrough have been working on a deal to sign Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry on loan from Brighton, while Morgan Whittaker could be set to leave for MLS side Colorado Rapids.

    Cozier Duberry, 21, scored 10 goals in 41 games in all competitions last season for Bolton Wanderers.

    Whittaker, 25, has scored 14 goals and provided nine assists in 66 games for Boro since arriving from Plymouth in January 2025.

  10. Postpublished at 21:02 BST

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    To the Saints fan (17:00): Azaz and Whittaker often went ‘missing’ in tough Middlesbrough games. I would be more worried about your coach’s future at the moment.

    Vulcan, Wiltshire

    Pretty concerned with Blackburn's business today. A grand total of 0 signings.

    Ismaelball, Burton

  11. Brighton agree £15m fee for Millwall's Azeezpublished at 20:57 BST

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    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Femi Azeez in a white Millwall shirt last seasonImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Nigeria winger Femi Azeez from Millwall.

    The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 37 games last season, earning a place in the PFA Championship team of the year.

    Azeez has been pushing for a move to the Premier League, with Millwall rejecting at least three bids from the Seagulls in recent weeks.

    His departure would be a club record sale for Millwall, who are set to receive an initial £12.5m - potentially rising past £15m with add-ons.

    Read more on that here.

  12. Will Edozie be on the move?published at 20:52 BST

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    Southampton

    Samuel Edozie in a red and white striped Southampton shirtImage source, Shutterstock

    Southampton winger Samuel Edozie is one player who has been trying to find a move on deadline day.

    The 23-year-old handed in public transfer request on Instagram earlier today and said he had "multiple offers" from European clubs.

    Cardiff City have reportedly had a bid for Edozie rejected, while Saints turned down a £1.7m offer from another club earlier in the window.

    It remains to be seen if Edozie gets the move he wants before 23:00 BST.

  13. Postpublished at 20:48 BST

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    Any defenders for West Ham?

    Luke, Norwich

    Hammers won't win anything with Kilman at the back. He's a startled rabbit in the headlights. We're selling our best defenders, then expecting goals from insipid forwards. What credentials does Nuno have? He's been sacked from every club he's been at, yet here we are.

    Bruce, Northampton

    West Ham have signed Brazilian defender Morato on loan from Nottingham Forest on deadline day. Let us know if you're happy with that deal, Hammers fans?

  14. Page to stay at Leicester despite Man Utd interestpublished at 20:47 BST

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    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport chief football news reporter

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    Manchester United have failed in their attempts to sign highly-rated midfielder Louis Page from Leicester City.

    United's interest in Page was first reported by BBC Sport in August.

    However, the first sign of a problem was Page being named in Leicester's starting line-up for their League One fixture against Plymouth on Tuesday.

    It was then confirmed by sources the deal will not be concluded and Page will remain a Leicester player.

    It is understood the Foxes wanted well in excess of £10m for the 18-year-old, who only made his first team debut in August 2025, but has already carved out an impressive reputation, making 25 appearances in total.

    It was anticipated United were willing to loan Page straight back to Leicester, given they have already spent in excess of £150m on international midfielders this summer.

  15. Postpublished at 20:44 BST

    Let's bring you up to speed with the latest on some EFL deals that are still yet to happen, those that may not happen at all and those that are off entirely...

  16. Latest League One signingspublished at 20:40 BST

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    Dujuan Richards in action for Leicester City during the 2025-26 seasonImage source, Shutterstock

    Wimbledon have made their third signing of deadline day.

    Jamaica international forward Dujuan Richards has signed on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

    And Mansfield have just announced they have re-signed Tottenham midfielder George Abbott on loan until the end of the season.

    The 21-year-old made 10 appearances for the Stags last season and scored on his debut for the club against Peterborough.

  17. 'Bolton have looked far and wide'published at 20:36 BST

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    Keith Hill
    Former Bolton boss on BBC Radio Manchester

    Theo Bair is one of those unknowns again. Bolton have looked far and wide in the transfer market.

    They've been chasing Johnny Kenny. We're led to believe that he's going to Preston, so there's probably a little bit of disappointment.

    There won't be too many people who know an awful lot about Theo Bair, but he's got to be given an opportunity.

  18. Postpublished at 20:31 BST

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    RE what's going on at Wolves: We kept Fer Lopez - best bit of business in the Championship this summer.

    Godfodder

    All these worried fans about their club not spending money... it could be worse - they could be in Oxford United's transfer embargo situation.

    Peter, Oxford

    Justin Devenny to Stoke - wouldn’t mind that one bit. Although I'm anxious about Sorba Thomas being left out vs Norwich tonight.

    Sam Ernest, Stoke-on-Trent

    Maybe Preston need a defenders to plug the burst dam rather than strikers?

    Dad, Euxton

    I’ve heard that Millwall are close to signing Esse on loan from Crystal Palace. Any truth in this?

    Alan Norris, Redhill

    The winger could return to The Den before the transfer window closes - especially if the Lions complete a deal for winger Femi Azeez to join Brighton.

  19. Thomas not in Stoke squadpublished at 20:30 BST

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    Stoke City

    A slight bit of worrying news to inform you Stoke City fans.

    Despite your side currently leading Norwich City 1-0 at the Bet365 Stadium, your star winger Sorba Thomas is not in tonight's matchday squad.

    The Wales international has been linked with a move away from the Potters to a Premier League side this summer.