Leeds United agree deal, Sheffield Wednesday recruit and Middlesbrough man eyed - transfer news round-up
Leeds United, Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough are among the clubs featured in our latest transfer news round-up.
It has been a busy 24 hours in Yorkshire, where there has been plenty of business being conducted.
Clubs up and down the pyramid are busy working on deals, making it a thrilling if somewhat nervy experience for fans.
Here are the latest transfer headlines on Friday, January 16, 2025.
Leeds United agree deal
Leeds United and Fiorentina have reportedly reached an agreement over a loan move for Jack Harrison.
The winger has struggled for minutes since his return from a two-year loan spell at Everton, making just one Premier League start.
It has been claimed he will be heading to Florence to wrap up a loan switch, with Fiorentina having the option of making the move permanent for around £6m.
On the incoming front, Leeds are believed to have lodged an enquiry regarding the availability of Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Sheffield Wednesday make double signing
Sheffield Wednesday have made two much-needed signings, providing Owls boss Henrik Pedersen with a much-needed boost.
Following an injury to goalkeeper Pierce Charles, the Championship basement boys have moved to sign Murphy Cooper on loan from Queens Park Rangers. The 24-year-old has arrived at Hillsborough having spent the first half of the season on loan at Barnsley.
The Owls have also secured the services of Manchester City midfielder Jaden Heskey on a temporary basis, landing the 20-year-old on loan until the end of the campaign. He is the son of former Premier League forward Emile.
Middlesbrough star eyed
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be on the trail of Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney.
A move to Old Trafford would reunite the midfielder with his former Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick, who has been installed as the new head coach of the Red Devils.
Middlesbrough, however, are said to believe their £30m valuation will not be met.
Bradford City confirm exit
Bradford City have allowed wing-back Lewis Richards to complete a permanent move to League Two outfit Crawley Town.
The Bantams have pocketed an undisclosed fee for the 24-year-old, who had found opportunities limited since the club’s promotion from the fourth tier.
He has penned an 18-month contract at the Broadfield Stadium.
Sheffield United make progress
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has insisted the Blades are making progress on the recruitment front.
New faces are not expected through the door for this weekend’s trip to Charlton Athletic but a positive update was provided nonetheless.
Wilder said: "It's nudging along the way. These players will have options and vice versa for our players as well. They'll have options and players want to see what's out there.
"We understand that. If some of those players that we're after are linked and other clubs want them, understandably so, but there's some others as well that are leftfield and we've worked really hard on. It's moving.”
Winger finds new club after Doncaster Rovers exit
Tottenham Hotspur winger Damola Ajayi has been loaned to League Two outfit Bromley following his Doncaster Rovers departure.
The 20-year-old put pen to paper on a season-long loan deal at Doncaster in the summer but recently saw his stay cut short.
Having found minutes hard to come by in South Yorkshire, he now has the opportunity to kick on in the fourth tier.