IT is the biggest soap opera in football, and Sky Sports News is where the drama plays out in real time.
Transfer Deadline Day means rolling cameras, the famous yellow ticker, and a cast of familiar faces guiding you through the madness from breakfast to the buzzer.
Mike Wedderburn is a Sky Sports mainstay and a calm presence during Deadline Day
Here’s who you’ll see fronting the coverage, who’s out on the road breaking the big lines, and when the window actually slams shut.
Who are the Sky Sports News presenters?
Sky Sports News keeps things moving with a core team of anchors who live and breathe Deadline Day.
You’ll see them tag-teaming through the schedule, throwing to reporters at training grounds, grilling insiders in the studio and steering The Transfer Show when things really heat up.
Mike Wedderburn – A mainstay of the channel, calm under pressure and sharp with breaking info.
Vicky Gomersall – Pacy, authoritative and across every line, Vicky’s a go-to on the big mornings and lunchtime slots.
Jo Wilson – A regular on the desk with a knack for cutting through the noise and getting straight to the facts.
Pete Graves – Known for helming The Transfer Show, he’s right at home when the rumour mill goes into overdrive and the yellow ticker won’t sit still.
David Garrido – Brings energy and detail, often linking the studio with the reporters on the road and the data behind the deals.
Tom White – Fast, unfussy and plugged in; Tom’s one of the lead faces when the late deals start to fly.
Hayley McQueen – Polished and composed, she’s a long-time SSN star who knows exactly how to marshal a chaotic late-night shift.
Bela Shah – A key presence on the desk and on The Transfer Show, Bela keeps the conversation moving and the updates tight.
You may also see other Sky Sports faces pop in throughout the day for specialist insight, analysis, and reaction as the deals inch over the line.
The on-air team rotates to keep the pace relentless, so the studio never drops a beat, no matter what the final hour throws up.
Who are the Sky Sports News reporters?
If the anchors are the heartbeat of Deadline Day, the reporters are its roaming eyes and ears.
They’re the ones racking up miles outside training grounds, sliding into DMs, working the phones and getting those crucial “here we go”s on the record.
Expect live hits from dawn to deadline and instant reaction when the paperwork lands.
Kaveh Solhekol – Chief Reporter and a central figure on Deadline Day.
Dharmesh Sheth – Mr Transfer Window alongside Kaveh on The Transfer Show.
Melissa Reddy – Senior Reporter with top-tier contacts.
Rob Dorsett – Senior Reporter, often covering the Midlands and England duties.
Paul Gilmour – A trusted voice around London and international stories, with a particular eye on Tottenham and the home nations.
Michael Bridge – Close to Spurs but plugged into London’s wider transfer scene too.
Mark McAdam – On-the-road specialist who brings colour and detail from training grounds, hotels and airport arrivals.
Gary Cotterill – West London watcher with a long memory and a big contact book.
Tim Thornton – Northern clubs expert with strong contacts at Leeds, Sheffield and beyond.
Keith Downie – North East reporter, on top of everything, Newcastle and the regional movers and shakers.
You’ll also see specialists and regional reporters dropping in across the day to cover club-specific sagas and emerging stories, especially as medicals begin and loan lists fill up.
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The network is the point: SSN has bodies in the right places so you don’t miss a trick.
Anchors keep the flow tight, guiding you through confirmed deals, developing stories and live debates.
The Transfer Show ramps up during the afternoon and evening with a panel of reporters and analysts who can delve into values, FFP, and squad planning.
Reporters are stationed at training grounds, club offices, and the locations where business is actually conducted.
Expect a mix of on-camera hits and quick-fire crosses as soon as the news breaks.
Alongside the TV coverage, Sky Sports’ digital team pumps out live blogs, push alerts and instant clips so you can follow every twist if you’re away from a screen.
Deadline Day traditions have evolved since the days of a single presenter in a yellow tie, but the essence remains the same: wall-to-wall breaking news, rapid analysis, and a healthy dose of drama as the clock ticks down.
Transfer deadline day has produced its usual flurry of activityPA
When does the Summer Transfer window close?
For the Premier League and EFL, the 2025 summer transfer window closes at 7 pm UK time on Monday, September 1, 2025.
That’s the cut-off for submitting the deal sheets and getting the paperwork in order.
Clubs can sometimes use a deal sheet to buy themselves extra time to complete formalities, but the agreement itself must be in by the deadline.
A few key points to keep in mind:
Different leagues, different times: Many major European leagues aim to close on the same date, but local time cut-offs vary. You may still see deals going through abroad after England shuts, depending on the rules in Spain, Italy, Germany, and France.
Loans and free agents: Domestic loan rules can vary between divisions, and free agents may be permitted to sign outside the designated window if they were unattached at the deadline. SSN will usually make that crystal clear when a late move pops up.
International clearance: Even if a move is agreed upon, it isn’t complete until the international paperwork and registration are finalised. That’s why you’ll often hear “subject to clearance” on the night.
What to watch for on the day:
Medicals and late paperwork: You’ll hear a lot about players travelling for medicals and clubs firing over documents in the final hours. SSN’s reporters track these steps in real time, with studio anchors checking off the timeline as it unfolds.
Domino deals: One sale often unlocks two or three more moves down the chain. The Transfer Show crew will map out those dependencies so you can see who’s waiting on whom.
The unexpected: There’s always at least one big twist. A hijack, a surprise exit, a loan with an obligation to buy out of nowhere. When that hits, expect immediate analysis from Kaveh, Dharmesh and the on-site reporter.
How to follow it all:
TV: Sky Sports News provides rolling coverage throughout the day and night, with presenters rotating and The Transfer Show taking centre stage in the evening.
App and website: Live blog, video clips, instant notifications and in-depth explainers so you can keep up wherever you are.
Social: SSN’s reporters post updates and behind-the-scenes nuggets to add context to what you’re seeing on screen.
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