8pm deadline day news: Lookman leaves Everton on loan, Ayew nears West Ham exit, Newcastle striker’s move off

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News concerning Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Newcastle United, Everton and Crystal Palace has been included in the latest roundup.

Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that they have finally made a deadline day signing having landed Lucas Moura from Paris Saint-Germain.

The midfielder – who has cost Spurs £25 million, according to BBC Sport – has signed a contract until 2023 and will wear the number 27 shirt for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Everton

Everton have confirmed that Ademola Lookman has left the club to join Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on loan for the rest of the season.

Lookman had struggled to get regular game-time at Goodison Park this season. Nevertheless, it may come as a surprise that the Toffees have allowed the prospect to leave the club.

Swansea

Andre Ayew has passed his medical ahead of his £18 million move from West Ham to Swansea City, according to the Daily Mail’s live transfer feed (31st January 2018; 19:03).

The Mail suggests that the move is now on the verge of being announced, with the paperwork going through being the only thing currently halting confirmation that Ayew is once again a Swansea player.

Crystal Palace and West Ham

According to Sky Sports’ live transfer feed (31st January 2018; 18:36), Lille defender Ibrahim Amadou has been on a train to London as West Ham and Crystal Palace continue to battle for his signature.

Sky Sports reports that Palace are the favourites to pull off a deal for Amadou. However, Sky Sports add that Lille being able to recall Xeka from his loan at Dijon will have a major say on whether they sanction an exit. However, Dijon are not currently playing ball.

Nottingham Forest

The Daily Mirror report on their live transfer feed (31st January 2018; 18:23), Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal to sign Watford midfielder Ben Watson.

The 32-year-old has made eight Premier League appearances this season, but now looks set to spend the rest of the campaign on loan at the City Ground.

Newcastle United

The Daily Mail has suggested on their live transfer feed (31st January 2018; 19:14) that Aleksandar Mitrovic’s loan move from Newcastle to Anderlecht is off.

Mitrovic was reportedly in Brussels ahead of a medical, but it appears that unless a bid comes in from elsewhere, he will spend the rest of the campaign at St James’ Park.

Watford

Ben Watson may be on his way out of Vicarage Road, but the Hornets have managed to bring one player in during the latter stages of deadline day, with the club confirming that they have signed Pontus Dahlberg.

The goalkeeper has signed a five-and-a-half year deal but will return to Gothenburg on loan for the rest of the season.