The Athletic reported on today Plymouth had accepted a transfer bid in the region of £6million ($7.5m) from Middlesbrough for Whittaker, and the Championship side have now confirmed he has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal which runs until 2029.

Arsenal could be given a massive opportunity to sign a striker before the January window closes after being told one of their top targets is available for transfer this month.

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Welcome to the third January edition of The Transfer DealSheet — our team of dedicated writers will take you inside the market