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Transfer deadline day latest deals

Middlesbrough overcame a late complication to complete the signing of Gary O'Neil from Portsmouth less than an hour before the transfer deadline.

Gareth Southgate targeted the Portsmouth player after being handed the reins at the Riverside Stadium last summer, but had to wait until this week to make the breakthrough.

The 24-year-old underwent a medical on Teesside this afternoon after the two clubs agreed a £5million fee.

Southgate told Sky Sports News: "We've just completed the deal, we've very pleased and I'm looking forward to getting home to bed!

"Gary had an injury before the end of last season and had a little operation, so we needed to be sure everything was okay with that and that's why there was a delay earlier in the evening.

"He's our player now so we're really chuffed."

Southgate was also able to complete the signing of Mohamed Shawky from Egyptian side Al-Ahly for £650,000 on a three-year deal, while releasing the experienced Jason Euell to make a free transfer to Southampton.

As the midnight deadline approached, Reading signed Liam Rosenior from Fulham with Seol Ki-Hyeon moving in the opposite direction.

The full terms of both deals are undisclosed although Rosenior has signed a three-year contract.

Seol made 34 appearances for the Royals, scoring four goals, since joining from Wolves last summer.

Fulham were one of the most active teams, Danny Murphy also joining on a one-year deal from Tottenham.

Murphy, 30, had only limited first-team opportunities last season and has been snapped up by Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez.

Sanchez told the club's website, www.fulhamfc.com: "Danny Murphy is a proven England international player with great vision, experience and ability.

"He can split the defence with a single pass and can score goals so I'm delighted he's chosen to come to Fulham at this stage in his career."

Fulham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop became Portsmouth's second signing of transfer deadline day.

Having already signed spent £4million to sign Chelsea right-back Glen Johnson on a four-year contract, Pompey boss Harry Redknapp signed the Senegal international on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

One player who had already departed Fratton Park was Dejan Stefanovic, who joined Fulham for £1million on a two-year deal, subject to a work permit.

Elsewhere, the busiest managers could be found in the midlands with Aston Villa, Birmingham and Derby all making moves.

Martin O'Neill's pursuit of defender Curtis Davies finally came to a successful conclusion in what could be a potential club-record deal.

The West Brom centre-half secured a season-long loan at Villa with a view to a permanent switch which would be worth an initial £8.5million, possibly rising to £10million with add-ons.

O'Neill, who also signed Zat Knight this week, then made Togo midfielder Moustapha Salifou his third buy during the last 48 hours, signing him from Swiss club FC Wil on a one-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Scotland striker Kenny Miller swapped Celtic Park for Pride Park after joining Derby for an undisclosed fee.

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce secured the services of free agent Mohammed Kallon as well as midfielder Wilson Palacios on loan from Honduran club Olimpia until the end of December.

Blues looked set to make another midfielder, Borja Oubina, their third capture of the day after Celta Vigo announced the player was leaving on loan with a view to a permanent deal.

Manchester City striker Bernardo Corradi joined Parma on loan until the end of the season.

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings made his ninth signing of the summer by bringing striker Marcus Bent in on loan from Charlton. Bent's arrival has allowed Wigan to sell Caleb Folan to Hull.

In the Championship, Charlton have signed centre-half Sam Sodje on a season-long loan from Reading, with Sheffield United striker Christian Nade joining Hearts for an undisclosed fee.

In Scotland, Rangers have signed 30-year-old Charlton midfielder Amdy Faye on a season-long loan.

Liverpool's Anthony Le Tallec has joined French side Le Mans on loan with a view to a permanent deal. Le Tallec had been on loan at Sochaux.

Crystal Palace have signed Manchester City striker Paul Dickov on loan until January while Finland international Shefki Kuqi has joined Fulham on a similar deal.

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