1pm deadline day news: Sunderland reportedly make new offer for Ulloa; Villa reject loan enquiry for Gary Gardner from Forest; Imbula offer rejected; Zelalem leaves Arsenal on loan again

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News involving Aston Villa, Sunderland, Arsenal and Stoke City make our latest update

First up is news regarding the ever-changing Leonardo Ulloa story, with Sky Sports now claiming that Sunderland have once again increased their offer for the 30-year-old.

Sky Sports claim the Black Cats have made a new bid of £7.5 million plus add ons for the Leicester striker, and it will be interesting to see if that changes the Foxes’ stance on the Argentine.

Leicester City’s Leonardo Ulloa

They had earlier suggested that they would not sell Ulloa to a Premier League rival.

Next up is news regarding Aston Villa, who have reportedly rejected a couple of loan enquiries for midfielder Gary Gardner, with Nottingham Forest believed to be one of the interested parties, according to the Mirror’s live transfer update blog at 11:45 am.

Gary Gardner celebrates scoring for Aston Villa

The newspaper say Steve Bruce is keen on keeping hold of the 24-year-old and sees his future at Villa Park.

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Meanwhile, Arsenal have confirmed the exit of young midfielder Gedion Zelalem on loan, with the 20-year-old moving to Dutch side VVV Venlo until the end of the season.

Stoke’s Gianelli Imbula

In other news, Stoke City have reportedly rejected a deadline day loan offer from Torino for Giannelli Imbula, according to the Mirror’s live transfer update blog at 11:55 am.

The 24-year-old moved to the Potters this time last year for a club record fee of £18.3 million, but has failed to impress since his arrival.

Mark Hughes obviously still has high hopes for the Frenchman, however, after rejecting the Serie A side’s approach.

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And finally, Hull City boss Marco Silva was in bullish mood when asked about the future of Andy Robertson, insisting that the 22-year-old defender is going nowhere, as quoted by the Mirror:

Hull City’s Andrew Robertson in action

“Andy Robertson is not leaving, he is our player. He is important for us and he is preparing to play tomorrow night.”