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8pm deadline day news: Former Celtic man joins Blackburn; Wolves defender makes League One loan switch; Sunderland and West Brom considering last-ditch swoop for Ulloa

Celtic's Charlie Mulgrew celebrates scoring their third goal (Reuters)
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Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers all feature in our round-up.

Germany's Mario Gotze in action with Scotland's Charlie Mulgrew Charlie Mulgrew in action for Scotland

Former Celtic star joins Blackburn

Blackburn Rovers have completed the signing of Charlie Mulgrew on a free transfer, as reported by Sky Sports.

The 30-year-old Scotland international was released by Celtic at the end of the 2015/16 campaign and has signed a three-year deal at Ewood Park.

Sheffield United sign Wolves defender

Sheffield United have completed the signing of Wolves defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell on a season-long loan deal, as confirmed by BBC Sport.

Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa in action with Swansea's Leroy FerLeicester City’s Leonardo Ulloa in action

Two Premier League clubs interested in Ulloa

West Brom are considering a last-ditch attempt to sign Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa, according to The Telegraph, while the Mirror claim that Sunderland are also interested in the Argentine.

Ulloa, 30, will likely struggle for first-team opportunities this season with the arrival of Ahmed Musa and the imminent signing of Islam Slimani.

Wayne Hennessey saves v RussiaWayne Hennessey

Sunderland move for goalkeeper snubbed

Sunderland made an attempt to sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessy, which was subsequently snubbed by the Eagles, according to the Guardian.

The Black Cats are without Vito Mannone for three-months due to injury and reportedly saw the 29-year-old Wales international as the ideal cover.

Crouch Tweet

Stoke City striker Peter Crouch has taken to Twitter, and jokingly given transfer deadline day fans an update regarding his future:

Stoke City's Peter Crouch reactsStoke City’s Peter Crouch reacts