RECAP: Transfer deadline day - Portsmouth conclude January business with signing of Sunderland and ex-Millwall striker
The events that unfolded certainly lived up to expectations, as Pompey confirmed their fifth and final winter transfer.
Re-live all the goings on by scrolling through our live updates.
Pompey deadline day - LIVE
Key Events
- Deadline closes at 11pm tonight
- Danny Cowley is keen to add a midfielder and a forward to his squad
- Lewis Wing and Jamie Lindsay linked
- Pompey in hunt for experienced striker
Latest League One news
Charlton have bid accepted for Ipswich ace ahead of Pompey visit as Bolton made another move for Gillingham captain
It’s deadline day and clubs across League One are looking to finalise deals before 11pm.
Sunderland in talks with Defoe
Sky Sports News have reported that Sunderland are still in talks with Jermain Defoe for a potential return to the Stadium of Light.
The former Pompey striker has attracted interest from both the Mackem’s and Oxford United since his Rangers departure.
Middlesbrough to recall defender.
Middlesbrough look set to recall left-back Hayden Coulson from his loan spell at Ipswich.
The 23-year-old has made six appearances for the Tractor Boys but has missed large chunks of the season following an injury.
MK Dons in pole position for Villa teenager
MK Dons are currently leading the race to sign 19-year-old Kaine Kesler Hayden on loan from Aston Villa.
The defender spent the first half of the season on loan at Swindon but was recalled and appears to be on Liam Manning’s radar.
Ipswich accept Charlton bid
Ipswich have accepted a reported £400,000 bid from League One rivals Charlton for winger Scott Fraser.
The Addicks have been given permission to speak with the 26-year-old to finalise the deal.
Ipswich left-back set for League Two move
Ipswich Town left-back Bailey Clements is on the verge of joining League Two side Stevenage on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 21-year-old has featured four times this season but hasn’t made an appearance under new boss Kieran McKenna and a short term move away from Portman Road is looking likely.
League leaders to make defensive swoop
Rotherham are looking to bring in a new defender before the close of play tonight.
Huddersfield Town loanee Rarmani Edmonds-Green was taken off injured on Saturday and Paul Warne has admitted they will go into the market for more defensive cover.
MK Dons in talks with Manchester City for midfielder
MK Dons have started negotiations with Premier League champions Manchester City for midfielder Matt Smith.
The 22-year-old has spent the first half of the season at Hull but it appears his loan spell with the Tigers will be cut short and Liam Manning’s side look to bring in the City man on a permanent deal.
Fleetwood join race for Newcastle midfielder
Fleetwood Town have joined the race to sign Newcastle midfielder Elliot Anderson alongside Luton Town and Northampton Town.
The Hatters had agreed a deal with the Magpies for the 19-year-old but it seems talks have stalled and the League One outfit look set to swoop in for the midfielder.
Oxford United lining up move for Luton striker
Oxford are looking to bring former striker Danny Hylton back to the Kassam Stadium today.
U’s boss Karl Robinson has admitted he wants to strengthen his attacking force and with the Luton striker’s contract set to expire in the summer, Robinson is keen to swoop in for a late move for the 32-year-old forward.