BRISTOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Famara Diedhiou of Bristol City warms up prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Wycombe Wanderers at Ashton Gate on December 26, 2020 in Bristol, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)BRISTOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Famara Diedhiou of Bristol City warms up prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Wycombe Wanderers at Ashton Gate on December 26, 2020 in Bristol, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)
BRISTOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Famara Diedhiou of Bristol City warms up prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Wycombe Wanderers at Ashton Gate on December 26, 2020 in Bristol, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough race for ex-Ligue 1 striker among 17 deadline day deals that could go through today

The January transfer deadline day is finally here, and while there's unlikely to be many blockbuster moves going through in any division, there could well be a flurry of deals going through in the Championship - including a wealth of loan deals and free transfers.
By Richie Boon
Published 1st Feb 2021, 10:30 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2021, 10:40 BST

As we wait for the latest deals to be confirmed, here's our rundown of the 17 biggest deals in the second-tier to look out for today, as Middlesbrough and their divisional rivals look to bring in some new signings before the window closes tonight.

Rams boss Wayne Rooney is looking to put his Red Devils connections to good use, and bring in a quality youngster from his former club. Mengi has been capped at various youth levels for England.

1. Teden Mengi - Man Utd to Derby County

Rams boss Wayne Rooney is looking to put his Red Devils connections to good use, and bring in a quality youngster from his former club. Mengi has been capped at various youth levels for England. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall

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He's set to sign a pre-contract deal with Rangers, but could go out on loan until the end of the current campaign. Sheffield Wednesday, Watford and Charlton are among a host of sides to be linked with the Nigeria youth international.

2. Nnamdi Ofoborh - Bournemouth to ?

He's set to sign a pre-contract deal with Rangers, but could go out on loan until the end of the current campaign. Sheffield Wednesday, Watford and Charlton are among a host of sides to be linked with the Nigeria youth international. Photo: Pool

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The Hoops look set for a major rebuild this summer, having already all but handed the title to arch-rivals Rangers. Shaw has been heavily linked with Celtic, but the player could well opt to extend his Owls contract instead.

3. Liam Shaw - Sheffield Wednesday to Celtic

The Hoops look set for a major rebuild this summer, having already all but handed the title to arch-rivals Rangers. Shaw has been heavily linked with Celtic, but the player could well opt to extend his Owls contract instead. Photo: Harry Trump

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Derby County are set for a busy day, with a host of players linked with moves both to and away from Pride Park. Whittaker looks to be moving closer to a £1m move to the Swans.

4. Morgan Whittaker - Derby County to Swansea City

Derby County are set for a busy day, with a host of players linked with moves both to and away from Pride Park. Whittaker looks to be moving closer to a £1m move to the Swans. Photo: Justin Setterfield

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