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Follow all the reaction after a thrilling transfer deadline day that saw a number of deals go to the wire
It was a tremendous transfer deadline day with several transfers completed with minutes to spare as the Premier League dominated the market once again in terms of total spend.
There were big deals elsewhere though, including Eduardo Camavinga signing for Real Madrid from Stade Rennais, but the one that didn’t happen dominated the headlines: Kylian Mbappe stays at Paris Saint-Germain, that’s despite the France international having just one year remaining on his contract and Real Madrid making a bid of £172m (€200m).
For PSG, it was all about the Champions League and they even splashed out late on Nuno Mendes to ram home the point and prove their strength to resist Los Blancos in the ongoing power struggle.
Cristiano Ronaldo is now officially a Manchester United player and was unveiled in a red shirt - though we now await what number he will wear at Old Trafford in his second spell at the club. The return of the Portuguese allowed Daniel James to move on and finally join Leeds United for £25m two years after coming as close as possible to signing for a team when he left Swansea.
Chelsea had a fine window, signing Romelu Lukaku and adding Saul Niguez late on via a loan, with an option to buy, though they did miss out on one big deal, centre-back Jules Kounde stays at Sevilla despite interest from the Blues.
Arsenal were the other busy club as the deadline expired, retaining the disgruntled Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who had spoken out on his desire to leave, while allowing Hector Bellerin to join Real Betis on loan and bringing in Japan right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna for around £17m.
There is still the potential to add free agents, which will be the route for Serge Aurier after his Tottenham contract was mutually ended, with Spurs signing Emerson Royal from Barcelona - here’s all the latest news and reaction to the summer transfer window.
Shkodran Mustafi move to Torino in doubt
Former Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi’s proposed move to Torino has hit a sticking point.
Now a free agent, Mustafi is set for a move to Serie A, but that could wait until after the deadline.
As Corriere Granata (via Football Italia) report that the former Germany international's deal can only take place once the club get rid of Koffi Djidji.
Brighton sign Abdallah Sima and loan to Stoke
Brighton have signed Abdallah Sima from Slavia Prague and have immediately loaned the player to Stoke City.
The 20-year-old striker bagged 16 goals in 33 games for the Czech champions last season.
He has signed a four-year contract with the Seagulls and will spend the year in the Championship.
West Ham loan midfielder Coventry to Peterborough
West Ham have loaned out midfielder Conor Coventry to Championship side Peterborough until the end of the season.
There is, however, a break clause in the January transfer window.
Coventry is captain of the Republic of Ireland’s under-21 side.
Real announce Camavinga signing from Stade Rennais
In more La Liga news revolving around an 18-year-old midfielder, Real Madrid have officially signed Eduardo Camavinga from Stade Rennais.
The French youngster joins Real on a six-year contract, with the Spanish club paying the Ligue 1 side €31m plus around €9m in add-ons.
Burnley offered the chance to sign McKennie
American midfielder Weston McKennie could be on his way to Turf Moor.
According to a source at Sky, Burnley are preparing an offer for the 23-year-old, who has been at Juventus for just over a year.
An energetic two-way player, he could certainly add another dimension to the Clarets’ play - who have already been bolstered this summer by the addition of forward Maxwel Cornet.
Barcelona confirm sale of Ilaix Moriba to RB Leipzig
Barcelona have confirmed the sale of Ilaix Moriba to RB Leipzig.
The 18-year-old joins the Bundesliga club on a five-year deal that costs Leipzig €16m plus €6m in add-ons.
Barca will receive 10 per cent of all future sales of the midfielder.
Nathaniel Phillips signs new long-term Liverpool contract
Nathaniel Phillips has signed a new long-term Liverpool contract.
The club have confirmed the centre-back’s future is now tied to Anfield for the long-term.
Phillips told the club website: “Obviously after last year, it’s really nice to get that reward from the club. I’m happy to be sticking around and being available if the club need to call on me again.
“I’m excited for the next chapter and just to see what that brings.
“It is nice that the club has shown me that recognition and hopefully I can bring more of the same with whatever opportunities come my way.”
Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson joins Feyenoord on loan
Feyenoord have announced the loan capture of Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson for the rest of the season.
The 21-year-old has played right-wing and right-back for the most part, though previously played from the left or up front, too.
He has previously been on loan with Hoffenheim.
Sadio Berahino returns to English football with Sheffield Wednesday
One in the Championship now - done deal for Sheffield Wednesday.
The Owls have signed former Stoke forward Sadio Berahino, once tipped for the top with England and Spurs, after he has been playing in Belgium with Zulte Waregem. He also had a loan spell with Charleroi last season.
Now a Burundi international, Berahino is back to work under Darren Moore - who was previously his boss at West Brom.
West Ham close to landing Czech midfielder Kral
Russian media carry quotes from the Spartak Moscow hierarchy which appear to confirm West Ham will be making another signing very shortly.
Alex Kral, a 23-year-old Czech Republic international, is set to depart the Russian Premier League for the English version of the same - it will be a loan with an obligation to buy, according to those reports.
Kral impressed at Euro 2020 in the summer, albeit mostly as a squad option from the bench to help his nation change the flow of matches.
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