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All the latest tittle-tattle as we near the close of the transfer window, plus news on the deals as they happen

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Your support makes all the difference.Welcome to our live coverage of the January transfer window where we bring you all the latest rumours concerning your club plus breaking news on the deals that actually happen.
- Alexandre Pato is in London and expected to completed Chelsea loan today
- Liverpool retain hope of signing of Alex Teixeira
- The Independent understands Robert Lewandowski will snub the Premier League
- Ashley Cole joined LA Galaxy yesterday - here's how the internet reacted
Transfer window offically closes at 11pm on Monday 1 February
Follow the latest news below...
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Robert Lewandowski to snub Premier League by quitting Bayern Munich for Real Madrid
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Ashley Cole to LA Galaxy: Former Chelsea and Arsenal left-back congratulated on 'retirement'
Alexandre Pato: What can Chelsea expect from their new Brazilian striker?
Andros Townsend: Newcastle confirm signing of 'Toonsend' from Tottenham in £12m deal
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