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4pm deadline days news: Spurs agree £12m Lo Celso loan fee; Leeds receive Phillips boost

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Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United and Everton feature in our latest update on transfer deadline day.

Giovani Lo Celso of Argentina celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the Copa America Brazil 2019 quarterfinal match between Argentina and Venezuela at Maracana...

Spurs to pay £12m Lo Celso fee

According to the Daily Mirror’s live transfer blog (8/8; 14:34), Tottenham will pay an initial £12 million as a loan fee for Giovani Lo Celso as Spurs close in on announcing a deal for the Real Betis midfielder.

That fee could rise by a further £3.5 million over the coming season, while the Mirror adds that Tottenham will have to pay £65 million should they decide to sign the Argentina international on a permanent basis.

Leeds plan Phillips talks

Leeds United have received a deadline day boost, with the Daily Mail reporting on their live transfer feed (8/8; 14:41) that Kalvin Phillips is set to stay at Elland Road and the midfielder now expects to discuss a new contract with the Championship side.

The Mail reports that Tottenham, Burnley and Aston Villa all wanted the £30 million-rated star, but he is now planning to discuss new terms with Victor Orta with his current deal set to expire in 2021.

Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United and Josh Brownhill of Bristol City compete for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Leeds United at Ashton Gate on August...

Besic could leave on loan

According to The Sun’s transfer blog (8/8; 14:37), Everton are trying to offload Mo Besic on loan during the final stages of the transfer window.

Besic could have the chance to stay in the Premier League with Sheffield United interested, while Fulham are keen to bring him to Craven Cottage, according to The Sun.

Muhamed Besic of Everton during the Algarve Cup match between Everton and Lille on July 21, 2018 in Faro, Portugal.

Wigan want Enobakhare

The Sun’s live transfer blog (8/8; 14:39) also suggests that Wolves are considering loaning Bright Enobakhare out for the coming season with a number of Championship sides interested.

The report notes that Wigan Athletic are one of the sides keen on the youngster.