Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Chelsea's Gallagher 'rules out move to Premier League rivals'
Chelsea supporters have reportedly been handed a boost in their hopes of retaining the services of Conor Gallagher.
Having been given added seniority by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the 24-year-old has been an influential figure in the Chelsea midfield this season.
A total of five goals and seven assists have come from 36 appearances in the Premier League, many of which from an advanced-midfield role ahead of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
However, an injury to the latter has led to Gallagher dropping deeper to play alongside Caicedo and Chelsea producing their best form of the season, recording four successive victories against Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Real Madrid 'make decision over future of Joselu'
Real Madrid have reportedly reached a decision over whether to sign Joselu on a permanent deal at the end of the season.
When Karim Benzema revealed that he wanted to move to the Saudi Pro League last summer, Los Blancos were required to find a short-term solution with the possibility of Kylian Mbappe arriving the following year.
A loan move for Espanyol forward Joselu proved to be their choice, taking advantage of their relegation to the second tier and the player wanting to move to a club that he has a close affinity to.
Acquiring the services of the former Stoke City frontman has been one of Real's shrewdest pieces of business in recent memory, the 34-year-old having established himself as an effective option in the final third.
Thiago Alcantara to leave Liverpool at end of contract
Liverpool have announced that veteran midfielder Thiago Alcantara will exit the club when his deal expires at the end of the season.
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich man was a €22m (£18.9m) purchase from the latter team in 2020, although concerns were raised about his ability to fit into Jurgen Klopp's high-pressing system.
However, Thiago has proven to be a fundamental player for the Reds when fully fit, contributing three goals and six assists from 98 matches in all tournaments while winning one EFL Cup, one FA Cup and one Community Shield.
Injury problems have bedevilled the Spain international ever since he arrived in England, though, and he spent 10 months out with a hip issue before making his long-awaited comeback against Arsenal in February.
Liverpool confirm exit of long-serving defender at end of season
Liverpool have announced that one of their long-serving defenders will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Former Cameroon international Joel Matip has been a loyal servant to the Reds for eight years, having left Schalke 04 to join Jurgen Klopp's side in the summer of 2016.
Since touching down at Anfield, the centre-back has become a key defensive cog for Liverpool and has won seven major trophies under Klopp, including the 2019 Champions League and 2020 Premier League.
Formerly Virgil van Dijk's first-choice partner, Matip has played 201 times for Liverpool, registering 11 goals and six assists, but he has been restricted to just 14 appearances in the 2023-24 campaign.
