February 3rd 

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It’s transfer deadline day as clubs across Europe looking to get deals over the line to enhance their squads for the second half of the season. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets to sign or loan.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals in the market. A plethora of players will be unhappy with their lack of minutes, with their agents aiming to secure them a move to ensure first-team football for the second half of the season. The rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories. 

Today’s biggest transfer stories 

Rumour
	R. Højlund
	Centre-Forward
Man Utd   10 % Napoli Premier League Serie A

Negotiations between Manchester United and Bayern Munich over Mathys Tel have collapsed, according to Sky Germany. The English club were keen on a loan deal for Tel but Bayern wanted an obligation to buy clause included. And in a dramatic turnaround, Tel is on his way to join Tottenham after previously turning down a move earlier in the window. 

Rumour
	Casemiro
	Defensive Midfield
Man Utd   55 % AS Roma Premier League Serie A

João Félix is expected to depart Chelsea today with Aston Villa and AC Milan interested in the versatile attacker. Felix has struggled for regular minutes this season and will be allowed to leave on loan or a permanent deal.

Rumour
	M. Tel
	Left Winger
Bayern Munich   17 % Chelsea Bundesliga Premier League

According to the Express, Man United have entered the race for Liam Delap. The English striker has enjoyed an excellent season at Ipswich Town but it remains to be seen whether they will accept a bid on deadline day.