The BBC's daily football gossip column reports on deadline-day speculation across the Premier League and beyond, with Liverpool failing in an attempt to sign Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto on loan, while Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal all feature in separate transfer stories. The round-up compiles unverified reports from various media outlets rather than confirmed transfers, giving fans a snapshot of clubs' interest and activity as the window nears its close.

Chelsea wanted Gusto on a permanent deal rather than loan, blocking Liverpool's move, while the Blues themselves failed with a late bid for Bournemouth's Alex Scott and had a Martin Zubimendi enquiry rejected by Arsenal. Manchester United are said to be planning three defensive signings next summer, with striker Chido Obi, 18, seeking a loan to Denmark or the Netherlands before those windows close. Elsewhere, Everton's move for Monaco's Jordan Teze was vetoed by the French club, AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori will stay put, Liverpool's Cody Gakpo held "clear the air" talks after a blocked Manchester City move, and Wrexham are chasing free agent Jamie Vardy, 39, against competition from Sao Paulo and Sheffield Wednesday.