Transfer deadline quotes of the day

As transfer deadline day continues, BBC Sport rounds up the best of the quotes from those involved in the day's action.

"I always wanted to go to play abroad. I love football, I love watching it, I love talking about it." Joe Cole after his move from Liverpool to Lille.

"He's a good character, a fantastic person, a proper family man, a real good pro. He'll be great around the place for us." Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is pleased to have secured the signature of West Ham midfielder Scott Parker.

Bent wants N'Zogbia at Villa

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent believes Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia would be a "fantastic" signing for the club.

Villa boss Alex McLeish is looking to bolster his squad after seeing Stewart Downing leave for Liverpool and Ashley Young for Manchester United.

Last week, Wigan turned down a £9 million bid from Villa for N'Zogbia, with Latics chairman Dave Whelan seeking £10 million for the Frenchman.

Bent accepts that the departures of Downing and Young will be felt, but is hopeful that Marc Albrighton, 21, can continue his development and that N'Zogbia can be brought in.

Hughton a top appointment for Birmingham

The appointment of Chris Hughton as the new Birmingham boss is probably the wisest appointment the Blues board could have made.

The former-Newcastle boss had been linked with lots of vacant positions in recent months and has now finally landed a big job.

Asked if promotion was his ambition he told Sky News: “Yes, (my remit is to get the club promoted). We know it will be a tough task. I hope I can do it.

Reds agree Henderson deal

Liverpool have finally made the breakthrough in their £20million move for Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.

Press Association Sport understands the deal, which would see striker David Ngog travelling in the opposite direction, has been completed subject to medicals for both players on Wednesday.

The news comes after days of frenzied speculation, with the Reds seemingly determined to get their hands on Henderson before he heads off with the England Under-21s squad for the European Championships in Denmark on Wednesday.

Liverpool and Sunderland hold Jordan Henderson talks

Liverpool continue to hold talks with Sunderland over the transfer of Black Cats midfielder Jordan Henderson.

The Anfield club hope a deal can be finalised before the 20-year-old leaves with England's Under-21 squad.

Stuart Pearce's side leave for the European Championships in Denmark on Wednesday.

Young eyes Champions League

Ashley Young has set his sights on starring in the Champions League one day.

With Wayne Rooney suspended and Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and Andy Carroll both missing through injury, Young looks certain to start England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland at Wembley on Saturday.

It would represent another high spot in an excellent year for Young, which has not gone unnoticed away from Villa Park. "I have never doubted my ability. There will always be people who do and everybody is entitled to their opinion. But my opinion is that I can play in the biggest and best competitions," said Young.

Skrtel eyes bright future for young Reds

Martin Skrtel believes Liverpool's academy players have shown they can play a major role in the club's future.

Kenny Dalglish gave 18-year-old John Flanagan his senior debut when he started at right-back in the 3-0 victory over Manchester City on Monday, due to injuries to Glen Johnson and fellow academy graduate Martin Kelly.