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The Sky Sports experts give their verdict on the talking points, including Beckham, Odemwingie and Samba...

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The Sky Sports News experts have their say on the latest transfers as the Deadline Day drama heats up...

David Beckham's move to Paris Saint-Germain

Gary Neville: He's played for some big football clubs in big cities: Milan, Madrid, Manchester, LA and Paris is obviously a great city as well. He loves playing football and players like him are incredible characters - his love affair with football amazes me. I don't know where players like him, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes get their enthusiasm from. David's incredibly fit so I don't think there'll be a problem with his medical. This will be another chance for him to continue to play at a really good level of football. PSG have got a good team with plenty of exceptional players there and he knows the manager, too. That would be a positive move for him; he's not playing for money, he's playing because he loves football and as long as he's contributing and he's fit I see no reason why he can't play on for another couple of years. Iain Dowie: This would be a great move for Beckham; to finish his playing career in an amazing city but also at a top club that's on the move is fantastic for him. PSG brushed everyone else aside in their Champions League group and that could be a real fillip for David to be involved in that. What's not to like about having David Beckham at your club? He's a fantastic pro, great around the dressing room, fantastic with the media - and he still possesses arguably the best set-piece delivery in the world. If you keep yourself in the shape David has he could go on beyond the summer. He knows Ancelotti and Leonardo well and that's important. David isn't involved for the financial gains; he wants to achieve a legacy and the appeal of the Champions League will be huge for him. They've got some stunning players and Beckham can add something. Dwight Yorke: David is not just an iconic figure in the footballing world, but globally he's a brand and even at the grand age of 37 he's still been able to attract the big clubs. Seeing him going to Paris Saint-Germain somehow doesn't surprise me because he's a fantastic player. You give him time on the ball and space and he can deliver those killer passes. He also obviously has dead-ball speciality. I'm sure it's fantastic news for him and his family and he will relish the opportunity to go to a club that is on the up at the moment and doing extremely well in the French league. Becks loves his game, it's been his life and I'm sure he thinks that he can still compete at the very top, as he's done throughout his career. Obviously at that age you don't have the pace - not that he's known for his pace - but we know what David Beckham brings to a football club: his quality, his delivery, he can see a pass and he has his free-kicks. I'm sure he will contribute in many respects in that league.

Mario Balotelli's transfer from Manchester City to AC Milan

Jamie Redknapp: I've never been Balotelli's biggest fan. I think he's been a bit of a nuisance at times. He's obviously talented but I don't think he's produced what he should have done for Man City on a consistent basis. They've still got three really good forwards in Aguero, Tevez and Dzeko so do they really need anyone else? To have four and keep them happy is difficult. I think this is good business. AC Milan fans look very happy to

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