Middlesbrough are reportedly looking to sign Rennes midfielder James Lea-Siliki before the window shuts.
The Cameroon international has emerge as a last minute target for Neil Warnock but the clock is against them to get a deal done as the window closes at 11pm.
Potentially heading for the exit door at the Riverside is Sam Morsy with three Championship rivals all reportedly chasing his signature.
It’s expected to be a busy day on Teeside with a number of rumours still floating around.
Elsewhere, Huddersfield Town and Coventry City are battling it out for the signature of Bradford’s Elliot Watt.
Barnsley could be set to get two more deals over the line before the window shuts while Hull City, working under difficult circumstances, could be bringng a familiar face back to the MKM Stadium for a second loan spell.
Meanwhile, Reading have agreed a deal with former Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann and Sheffiled United are expected to have a busy deadline day with the Blades expected to try and get another three deals over the line following last night’s signing of Conor Hourihane.
Also working to get deals done are Blackpool who could be set to splash the cash on a League 1 star while Preston North End are working hard to land at least one new striker.
5. Dann's the man for the Reading
Reading have agreed a deal to sign former Crystal Palace centre back Scott Dann. The 34-year old is a free agent after spending seven years with the Eagles and is expected to pen a one year deal with the Royals (Football Insider) Photo: Dan Mullan
6. Terriers face a battle to land Bantams midfielder
Huddersfield Town face competition from Championship rivals Coventry City as they look to to sign Bradford City midfielder Elliot Watt. Both clubs look prepared to meet the Scotsman's £300,000 valuation as they go head-to-head for his signature (The Record) Photo: NurPhoto
7. Preston aim to add striking options
Preston North End are targeting more than one new striker before the window shuts to give Frankie McAvoy more options in attack. The Deepdale side have reportedly submitted three loan offers with two from the Premier League and one Championship (LancsLive) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
8. Blades aim to snap up veteran on free transfer
Experienced midfielder Adlène Guedioura is set to be the first of four potential signings by Sheffield United before the window shuts. The Blades will become the 35-year old Algerian international's sixth English club (The Star) Photo: NurPhoto