Summary

  • Listen to BBC Radio Humberside's transfer deadline day special from 22:00 to 00:00 BST on Tuesday, 1 September

  • Transfer business of Hull City and Grimsby Town discussed

  • Follow live text updates of deals from across the Premier League and EFL

  1. Postpublished at 15:19 BST

    Newcastle take on Bournemouth in Saturday's lunch time kick-off.

    I'm sure there'll be a decent few in the North East who can't wait to get a glimpse of their new forward.

  2. 'His main attribute is beating his man one-on-one'published at 15:15 BST

    French football journalist Jibril Diop has explained what Newcastle fans can expect from their new forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo: "His main attribute is beating his man one-on-one, take-ons, but he's also very good. He has that deft touch that you just can't teach. So, he's very good at, you know, in close control and running with the ball, progressive carries."

    "One area that he needs to work on is on his back to goal, he's not very good with his back to goal. For someone who's six foot he's not very good at aerial duels, so that's where you need to be a bit patient if you're a Newcastle fan because he can frustrate you in that regard but he has that IQ as well that you can't teach, that deft touch I mentioned, so very high potential."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:11 BST

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    Pardo is the first signing of immense potential that Newcastle haven't been beaten to in years. Add him to the list with Sangare, Fofana, Bouaddi and Camara of brilliant Ligue 1 talent.

    Harry

  4. Postpublished at 15:08 BST

    Would you look at that, a new signing to start my shift. Wonder if it'll carry on...

    Newcastle fans, how're we feeling with that one?

  5. Newcastle sign Fernandez-Pardopublished at 15:02 BST

    Newcastle United

    Matias Fernandez-PardoImage source, Getty Images

    Newcastle United have signed Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for an initial fee of £51.4m plus add-ons.

    The 21-year-old forward has signed a long-term contract and will wear the number 20 shirt.

    Fernandez-Pardo was tellingly left out of Lille's squad for the 2-2 draw against Paris St-Germain last week and ordered to train away from the first-team squad until the window shuts on Tuesday and the 21-year-old's future has been resolved.

    He joined Lille's academy in 2014, before moving to join Belgium side Genk's academy and then senior team in 2023.

    He returned to Lille in 2024 and played in the Champions League and Europa League.

    Fernandez-Pardo earned a call-up to the Belgian national team for the 2026 World Cup. He appeared in all three group fixtures.

    Joining Newcastle, he said: "I’m really, really happy to be here and very proud to be at such a big club.

    “I spoke to the head coach and he really showed how much he wanted me to be here. In terms of my own career progression, it made complete sense to come so I didn't hesitate at all.

    “I know the club, I know about the stadium, I know it's a fantastic atmosphere. I've followed the team. What I've seen is a team that's very ambitious, wants to attack, get forward, really chase teams and go after them, and that's really something I want to take part in as well.

    “I'm still young, I'm still hungry, and that's why I'm here, and I want to make that progress with Newcastle. I can't wait to start the wonderful adventure here."

  6. Postpublished at 15:01 BST
    Breaking

    Newcastle United have signed Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo in a deal for an initial £51.4m.

    Matias Fernandez-PardoImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 15:00 BST

    In the words of Davina McCall - fancy another one?

    I mean… klaxon.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:58 BST

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    Me and my fiancée for 10 years have kept the tradition of Pizza Hut buffet on transfer deadline day, scrolling all the updates on our phone. This is the first one with our six week old baby and still keeping the tradition alive.

    Jay, Kent

  9. Nyoni going nowherepublished at 14:53 BST

    Aadam Patel
    Football Reporter

    Sources at Liverpool confirmed yesterday that Trey Nyoni was the subject of a rejected bid from Nottingham Forest. But Forest say that this was not the case.

    Either way, 19-year old Nyoni is going nowhere this summer.

    After an impressive pre-season, Andoni Iraola views the midfielder as an important member of his squad and with Curtis Jones leaving, Nyoni is set to get more minutes this season.

    Trey NyoniImage source, Getty Images
  10. Chiesa set to stay at Anfieldpublished at 14:51 BST

    Aadam Patel
    Football Reporter

    Federico Chiesa has been linked with a move away to Liverpool this summer but it now looks like the Italian is set to stay at Anfield under Andoni Iraola.

    Chiesa is contracted until 2028 and made just one Premier League start last season but unless a late offer comes in, he will provide another attacking option for Liverpool this season.

    In July, Chiesa told reporters that he was only “thinking about Liverpool” and that it was a “new chapter.”

    Chiesa has been unavailable for Liverpool’s first two Premier League games due to a muscle injury.

    Federico ChiesaImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 14:50 BST

    Some Liverpool news for you coming next...

  12. Forest's Abbott to join Saints on loanpublished at 14:43 BST

    Colin Fray
    BBC Radio Nottingham

    BBC Sport understands that defender Zach Abbott will sign a new contract with Nottingham Forest before moving to Southampton on loan.

    He's expected to return to the City Ground at the end of the loan spell.

    Zach AbbottImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:40 BST

    Messi spotted tucking into a tuna mayo and avocado jacket potato at Tottenham Hot Spuds.

    Roy, Edinburgh

    Good to know Messi celebrated his international retirement by treating himself to a spud.

  14. Can a football player fail a medical?published at 14:36 BST

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    Deadline day myth-busting

  15. What happens during a football medical?published at 14:34 BST

    Tasnim Chowdhury
    BBC Sport journalist

    A medical is used to assess the overall health and fitness of a potential signing, as well as identifying any underlying medical issues they may have.

    There is no legal requirement for players to have a medical before a transfer, but they do help a club to decide whether to complete a signing.

    Atalanta and Brazil midfielder Ederson was set to move to Manchester United in the 2026 summer transfer window, but this deal fell through because of the outcome of his medical.

    A medical test can take as long as six hours, and includes:

    • Physical exams
    • Cardiovascular health tests
    • Lab tests
    • Musculoskeletal tests
    • Neurological tests

    The results are then sent to the managerial team of the buying club, where their doctors and medical staff can analyse the information.

    ffImage source, Getty Images
  16. Hull's Millar having medical at Birminghampublished at 14:31 BST

    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Hull winger Liam Millar is having a medical at Birmingham ahead of a loan move.

    The 26-year-old had interest from Stoke and Preston but is due to move to St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.

    Tigers boss Sergej Jakirovic did not rule out an exit before the deadline despite Millar's winner at Coventry on Saturday, which earned Hull a second win in their opening two Premier League games.

    Canada international Millar was understood to be open to a return to Preston after spending 2023-24 on loan at Deepdale but is now due to move to Birmingham.

    He moved to Hull from Basel in 2024 and has made 53 appearances, scoring five goals for the club.

    Liam MillarImage source, Getty Images
  17. Palace show interest in Mainz midfielder Sanopublished at 14:25 BST

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Crystal Palace are showing late interest in Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano.

    It is understood Palace have opened talks with the German club for the Japan international over a potential £30m deal.

    Mainz midfielder Kaishu SanoImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:21 BST

    While deadline day is exciting... I can't help but shake my head at the transfer fees being banded about. Average players being priced at absurd, utterly absurd figures. The game has gone.

    Coley, Preston

  19. Everton recruiting like it's 2021published at 14:18 BST

    Matthew Hobbs
    BBC Sport journalist

    Ainsley Maitland-Niles in action for LyonImage source, Getty Images

    The news that Everton have directed their search for a new right-back towards Lyon's Ainsley Maitland-Niles may draw a wry grin or two from their supporters.

    Everton were in talks for the then-Arsenal defender on deadline day in 2021 before he opted to stay in north London. Six months later, Maitland-Niles joined Roma on loan before eventually leaving Arsenal for Lyon on a permanent deal 18 months later.

    It means that Everton's three-year search for a right-back could end by signing a player they first made an offer for five years ago.

    He would be half the price of Fulham's Kenny Tete, though, and with a better recent fitness record.