It’s Deadline Day!
We will be following all the stories from Deadline Day as Millwall and all the clubs across the country look to get their deals done and completed.
Sheffield Wednesday eye Holgate
Millwall’s upcoming opponents this weekend are reportedly targeting a move for Everton defender Mason Holgate. The 26-year-old was initially set for a transfer to French side Lyon, but that deal has seemingly collapsed. According to Sky Sports Danny Rohl’s side have now entered discussions with Everton to bring Holgate in.
If he is signed he will not be able to play against the Lions tomorrow as the registration deadline was at midday.
Burnley Fail in Bids for Morgan Whittaker
Burnley are still actively seeking to bolster their squad before the transfer window closes, but their pursuit of Morgan Whittaker seems to have hit a dead end. Plymouth Live reports that Plymouth Argyle have no intention of selling Whittaker due to the limited time left to find a replacement. The Clarets initially made a loan offer with an obligation to buy, which was rejected. A subsequent bid for a permanent transfer was also turned down by Plymouth.
Tom Cannon Joins Stoke
Stoke City have secured the services of Tom Cannon on loan from Leicester City. Cannon, who had a successful loan spell at Preston last season, finds himself down the pecking order at Leicester and will look to make an impact with Stoke in the Championship.
What’s Happening Around the Country?
- Raheem Sterling: The Chelsea winger has received offers to leave the club, with Arsenal emerging as a potential destination. Negotiations over personal terms are ongoing.
- Ivan Toney: Brentford’s star striker is close to completing a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli for £40 million.
- James Ward-Prowse: The West Ham midfielder is on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest on loan, bringing his experience to Forest’s midfield.
- Jay Stansfield: The young forward, who impressed on loan at Birmingham City last season, is in talks to return to the Blues on another season-long loan. He recently scored against Birmingham in the EFL Cup.
Latest on Aidomo Emakhu
Millwall are considering loaning out Aidomo Emakhu to ensure the young Irishman gets regular game time. The decision hinges on whether the Lions can bring in another winger before the transfer window closes. Manager Neil Harris didn’t rule out a loan move after the recent match against Leyton Orient, leaving the situation fluid depending on Millwall’s incoming transfers.
10:45 Update
- Mihailo Ivanovic: The Serbian striker is undergoing a medical ahead of his club-record move to Millwall from Vojvodina. The deal, expected to be around €3 million, is set to be finalized this afternoon.
- Josh Coburn: Millwall are close to completing a season-long loan deal for the Middlesbrough striker. Negotiations have been ongoing, with Middlesbrough needing to secure a replacement first, reportedly Leicester’s Tom Cannon. Coburn’s move could be finalized soon.
- Millwall’s Transfer Activity: The Lions are also working on securing two additional signings before the transfer deadline.
- Zian Flemming: Burnley’s pursuit of Millwall’s Zian Flemming continues, but the Lions have already rejected one bid. This is a situation to keep an eye on as the day progresses.
- Potential Loan Departures: Millwall may see some players leave on loan, depending on how the rest of their transfer business unfolds today.