Transfer Deadline Day: As it happened

31 January 2011 09:34
23.24 - Benfica have released a statement confirming the sale of David Luiz to Chelsea. Nemanja Matic moves the other way as part of the deal.

23.20 -
Confirmation from Liverpool that Fernando Torres has joined Chelsea for a reported £50m.

23.08 -
Blackpool have completed a loan deal for Sergei Kornilenko. Kornilenko joins from Zenit St Petersburg until the end of the season.

23.00 - English transfer window is now shut

22.56
- Liverpool confirm Andy Carroll has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal from Newcastle United for a club-record fee of around £35m.

22.56
- The one we have all been waiting for, reports suggest Fernando Torres has completed his signing at Chelsea from Liverpool.  Awaiting confirmation.

22.50 -
Ten minutes remain until the English transfer window shuts

22.30 -
Football.co.uk understands Eidur Gudjohnsen loan deal completed from Stoke to Fulham until end of season.

22.28
- Dave Whelan confirms he has rejected a bid from Newcastle United for winger Charles N'Zogbia - said to be around £10m.

22.25
- Reports from Sky Sports News suggest Newcastle United have made a last-ditch attempt to sign Charles N'Zogbia from Wigan Athletic.

22.17
- Spurs transfer news.....Giovani Dos Santos signs for Spanish side Racing Santander on loan until the end of the season.

22.07
- Everton confirm signing of 19-year-old striker Apostolos Vellios from Greek side Iraklis Thessaloniki for a nominal fee.

22.00 -
One hour until the English transfer window shutsSome transfers may not be announced prior to the 23:00 GMT deadline, however it does not mean they have not been completed in time.

21.10
- Daniel Sturridge has completed a move from Chelsea to Bolton on loan until the end of the season.

20.50
- Liverpool have completed the signing of Uruguay forward Luis Suarez on a five-and-a-half-year contract as Andy Carroll undergoes a medical with the Reds.

20.10
- Stephen Ireland has completed a loan move to Newcastle.  The 24-year-old midfielder has joined the club for the remainder of the season from Aston Villa. Click HERE for more.

19.35
- James Bettie joins Blackpool until the end of the season from Rangers after passing a medical at Bloomfield Road.

19.25 - Aston Villa have completed a loan deal for Michael Bradley. The USA international joins from German side Borussia Monchengladbach until the end of the season.

19.05 - Blackburn Rovers announce that they have completed the signing of Barcelona forward Ruben Rochina on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

18.37
- Speculation in Portugal suggests that Chelsea have agreed on a £25m deal for Benfica centre-back David Luiz.  Will hopefully have confirmation soon.

18.35 - Reports are emerging that Chelsea and Liverpool have agreed a fee for Fernando Torres.

17.30 -
I leave you with the news that Liverpool have confirmed that have agreed a club record fee with Newcastle for the sale of Andy Carroll. The fee is believed to be £35m plus add-ons. It appears as though Torres and Carroll will both be moving clubs this evening.

17.20 - And now it is confirmed, Wolfsburg have completed the signing of Stoke City striker Tuncay on a three-and-a-half-year-deal.  Read more HERE.

17.15 -
In yet another deadline day twist, The Times are now reporting that Newcastle have accepted a transfer request from Andy Carroll. Alan Pardew could look towards Peter Crouch as a last ditch replacement.

17.00 -
Some sources now saying that Chelsea have agreed a £50m package with Liverpool and that the player is in negotiations with the club. Whether the Reds will be able to find a replacement is a completely different question.

16.55 -
Despite the odds being slashed, it appears as though Charlie Adam will not be moving to Old Trafford today.

16.40 -
Newcastle have confirmed they rejected an improved offer from Liverpool for striker Andy Carroll. Sources were indicating that the Magpies had accepted a bid and that Carroll was on his way to Anfield for talks but that now looks unlikely.

16.30 -
Stephen Ireland's proposed move to Newcastle is apparently off after he failed his medical. Will hopefully have confirmation soon.

16.20 -
Birmingham have completed a six-month loan deal for Obafemi Martins. The Nigerian joins from Russian side Rubin Kazan with a view to a permanent move in the summer.

16.05 -
Holloway has also had his say on Liverpool's improved bid for captain Charlie Adam. Click HERE to find out more. However the odds on Adam joining Manchester United have dropped dramatically in the last hour...

15.55 -
Andy Reid has indeed joined Blackpool, signing on a deal until the end of the season. James Beattie is also undergoing a medical at Bloomfield Road as Ian Holloway looks to improve his squad. Here's more on Reid's move.

15.50 -
Apologies for the lack of updates, technical issues here in the Football.co.uk offices. If you've not heard, Fernando Torres' move to Chelsea and Andy Carroll's move to Newcastle both appear to be ON. Torres could cost up to £50m, while the fee for Carroll is believed to be £35m. Click HERE for more.

14.40 -
Newcastle have cancelled Alan Pardew's press conference, saying they hope to reschedule it for tomorrow. Andy Carroll on his way to Liverpool perhaps?

14.35 -
Now Sky Sports' Spanish expert Guillem Ballague claims that Torres is actually still in Liverpool negotiating rather than on his way to London. The twists keep on coming!

14.30 -
Here's confirmation on Sergio Aguero's new deal at Atletico Madrid. It's looking unlikely that Tottenham will sign a new striker but don't forget the late, late signing of Rafael van der Vaart last summer...

14.25 -
Newcastle expect Liverpool to make a new bid for Andy Carroll before the transfer window closes. Read more about their first bid HERE.

14.05 -
Sky Sources are reporting that Fernando Torres will be arriving at Chelsea's training ground within the next half-an-hour to seal his move from Liverpool. Stay tuned.

13.50 -
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland is on the verge of a move to Newcastle on loan. Villa look certain to replace Ireland with USA international Michael Bradley on loan. Read more HERE.

13.35 -
Spanish sources claiming that Spurs have made a last ditch attempt to sign Atletico Madrid man Diego Forlan. Harry Redknapp visited Spain last week to scout the player.

13.30 -
BBC reporter Dan Roan is reporting that Tottenham target Sergio Aguero has signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid.

13.20 -
Rangers striker James Beattie is reportedly having a medical at Blackpool after failing to establish himself in the first team.

13.15 -
Despite rejecting a big-money bid from Liverpool earlier today, it is believed that Newcastle are ready to sell Andy Carroll for £35m - £5m more than the Reds have offered.

13.10 -
Hearing that Birmingham winger Sebastien Larsson could be set to move on loan to Manchester City as cover for the injured Adam Johnson. Interesting.

12.55 -
Former Newcastle forward Obafemi Martins looks like signing on loan for Birmingham City for the rest of the season from Rubin Kazan. I told you Alex McLeish wouldn't resist a bit of deadline day action.

12.45 -
Reports are emerging that Fernando Torres has just left Liverpool's Melwood training ground via helicopter. The Spaniard looks destined for Chelsea.

12.40 -
Wolves have signed goalkeeper Adriano Basso on a free transfer until the end of the season. Read more HERE.

12.25 -
Birmingham City striker Cameron Jerome has turned down the chance to move to Stoke City. It's been quiet at St Andrew's after the arrival of David Bentley on loan but don't be surprised if that changes come 11pm tonight.

12.05 -
Still more rumours coming out of Anfield with Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock being linked with his former club. Kenny Dalglish has said he could be left disappointed if they don't manage to sign anyone today but who will it be? Carroll, Warnock or Adam seem the most likely.

11.50 -
It's all gone a bit quiet over the last half-an-hour or so. If you've heard any rumours then leave me a comment below and I'll publish the best ones. Until it gets lively again, why not check out our Transfer Centre?

11.30 -
No news from Old Trafford so don't expect any signings for Manchester United. Surprisingly quiet at Manchester City too, although expect Shaun Wright-Phillips to stay after the recent injury to Adam Johnson. Read more HERE.

11.20 -
Stoke City could be set for a series of exits today. Tuncay is in Germany for talks with Wolfsburg, Sunderland have made a bid for Ricardo Fuller and Eidur Gudjohnsen is keen on a move to Dutch club Ajax. Tony Pulis is considering Middlesbrough forward Leroy Lita as a replacement. Read more HERE.

11.15 -
Sources have revealed that Newcastle have indeed received a bid for Andy Carroll, believed to be from Liverpool. Sky Sports reporting that the Magpies have rejected the offer.

11.05 -
Despite being strongly linked with Liverpool and Manchester United, Aston Villa have confirmed they have received no bids for winger Ashley Young.

11.00 -
Reports emerging that Liverpool have made a £30 million bid for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll. If it's true then Torres must surely be off to Stamford Bridge.

10.45 -
Sunderland midfielder Andy Reid is training with Blackpool today and could be set for a move to Bloomfield Road. Charlie Adam is also training despite continued interest from Liverpool.

10.35 -
Rumours are emerging that Liverpool have accepted a bid from Chelsea for Fernando Torres. More to follow...

10.30 -
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that he does not expect to sign a new striker before the transfer window closes. Disappointing news for Spurs fans.

10.25 -
Sunderland defender Paulo Da Silva has joined Spanish side Real Zaragoza on a permanent deal. Click HERE for more.

10.05
- Out of favour Liverpool left-back Paul Konchesky has joined Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan. Click HERE for more. Looks like Anfield could well be the busiest place today.

10.00
- According to reports Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge is on the verge of joining Bolton on loan for the rest of the season. Is Carlo Ancelotti making room for Torres? We'll have to wait and see...

9.55 - Ajax forward Luis Suarez agreed personal terms at Liverpool yesterday and will put pen to paper on a new long-term deal later today. Whether he'll be Fernando Torres' replacement or his partner is not yet known as the Reds are demanding £50 million from Chelsea for their Spanish star. Click HERE for more.

9.45 - Last night it emerged that Tottenham had a last ditch bid for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero rejected. It is also believed that they approached Sevilla regarding strike duo Alvaro Negredo and Luis Fabiano but the club were unwilling to sell. Looks like Harry might have to cope with just three strikers for the rest of the season after Robbie Keane joined West Ham on loan yesterday.

Hello and welcome to Football.co.uk's live transfer deadline day blog. We'll be bringing you the latest deals as they happen plus all the rumours and gossip as clubs up and down the country desperately try to improve their squads. Enjoy!

Source: DSG