Rumour Reel: Transfer deadline day

Who’s going where on Tuesday

Payet a done deal

The long-running Dimitri Payet story is finally over after the Frenchman got the move to Marseille he had been moaning about all winter. £25m was the final price agreed by both clubs, but The Hammers took a parting shot at their former favourite.

The Stratford side accused Payet of showing a lack of commitment and respect and joint-chairman David Sullivan told fans that they did not need to sell Payet for the cash, but wanted to make an example of him. Apparently, manager Slaven Bilic had the final say and agreed in the interest of squad unity. That says it all.

Van a Palace man

Another done deal is Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt to Crystal Palace for £14m. The 26-year-old Dutchman was ever-present in the Black Cats backline but has now signed with Sam Allardyce’s side in a four-and-a-half-year deal.

The former Chelsea employee pulled his weight in Sunderland’s bid to avoid relegation and that is exactly the kind of experience Big Sam is after. The Eagles gaffer told fans that he is expecting his newbie to be a great influence at both ends of the park, and he could certainly do with it, with Palace conceding 41 goals already this season, showing -11 in the goal difference tally.

Swapsies for Swans

Swansea City are close to signing Aston Villa attacker Jordan Ayew and are expected to stump up £5m for the privilege, as well as Wales international Neil Taylor thrown in for good measure. That seems a sound deal for both parties, with Taylor looking forward to a new challenge.