Deadline day state of play: Leeds United move, Hull City make first strike, Sheffield United activity + Huddersfield Town
LEEDS United are closing on an an initial loan deal for Nice defender Melvin Bard.
The move will see United pay an initial 1m euros, with an option to make the deal permanent for a further 5m euros at the end of the season.
Bard, 25, is travelling to Elland Road on undergo a deadline-day medical.
It promises to be a frenetic day of transfer activity at Hull City, who are spinning several plates.
A first arrival has seen the club seal the signing of German under-21 striker Ilyas Ansah from Union Berlin for an undisclosed fee. It is said to be worth £17.1m.
Ansah has signed a five-year deal and is the club’s 13th summer signing.
The 6ft 4in frontman featured in all but one of Union Berlin’s 37 competitive matches last term, scoring five goals and recording three assists.
City are also close to completing a £22million deal to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.
The 23-year-old is expected to leave the Hill Dickinson Stadium for an initial £13m, although the fee could rise by a further £9m with add-ons.
Iroegbunam, who joined Everton from Aston Villa for £9m in 2024, is undergoing a medical in East Yorkshire this morning (Tuesday).
They are also pursuing former Huddersfield Town winger Sorba Thomas and are close to agreeing a fee of around £7.5m with Stoke City for the Wales international.
The Premier League newcomers are also set to add French youth international striker Robinio Vaz, 19, from Serie A giants Roma on an initial loan with a view to a permanent deal.
Another target is Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy, who had a loan spell earlier in his career at Rotherham United, with Cody Drameh potentially going the other way to the Italian outfit.
Meanwgile, winger Liam Millar has been linked with a move to Middlesbrough, who are one of several Championship clubs who are interested in taking Brighton wingman Amario Cozier-Duberry on loan.
Wrexham are closing in a £6.5m deal to sign Sheffield United attacking midfielder Callum O'Hare.
Speaking about his future, Blades chief Chris Wilder said: "He's a good player so I'm not surprised there's been interest.
"I wouldn't want him to go, but I understand there's a bid in and it'll be dealt with by the certain people who deal with these (things)."
O'Hare, now in his third season with the Blades, has featured in each of the Blades’ five matches across all competitions.
On the incoming front, United are poised to sign former Barnsley defender Liam Kitching on a season-long loan from Premier League outfit Coventry City.
Huddersfield Town are making a move to re-sign Ipswich Town midfielder Cameron Humphreys.
The 22-year-old spent a loan spell at the Accu Stadium in the second half of last term – making 22 appearances and scoring two goals.
Jaden Heskey’s loan switch to Sheffield United from Manchester City is likely to be confirmed at some point.