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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.
Most shocking deadline day transfers
What about this one? Dimitar Berbatov joined Manchester United from Tottenham for £30.75 million in September 2008.
Safe to say he was a little more successful than Robinho. Berbatov went on to win the Premier League twice with Manchester United.
Most shocking deadline day transfers
Who remembers this deadline day signing? The start of Manchester City’s ascent began back when they signed Robinho.
Didn’t exactly work out, but it was a statement of intent nevertheless.
Swap deal between Felix and Griezmann?
According to reports from ESPN, a swap deal is being considered between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid as they look to exchange Antoine Griezmann for Joao Felix.
Talks only got underway about a swap deal today after a loan offer for Felix from Barcelona was rejected by Atletico yesterday.
What a huge move that would be. Griezmann back at Atletico and Felix looking for a new start in Catalunya.
Camavinga signs to become Real Madrid player
Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has signed his contract to become a Real Madrid player, according to Sky Sports.
The 18-year-old’s paperwork was all sorted overnight and he is now ready to make the €31 million plus add ons switch to the La Liga club.
Consolation for missing out on Mbappe?
James completes Leeds medical
Sky Sports understands that Manchester United winger Daniel James has completed his medical ahead of a transfer to Leeds on deadline day.
The 23-year-old Welsh international is expected to finalise his move to Elland Road in the coming hours.
It is expected that the transfer fee will be around £25 million.
Tomiyasu undergoing medical ahead of Arsenal move
Takehiro Tomiyasu is currently conducting a medical in Bologna ahead of his transfer to Arsenal which is expected to be completed later today.
The 22-year-old Bologna defender is set to join Mikel Arteta’s side on a four-year deal for £16m plus bonuses, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners have already signed a host of players in the transfer window and are set to offload right-back Hector Bellerin to Real Betis today.
Anguissa swaps Fulham for Napoli
Zambo Anguissa has left Fulham on a season-long loan as he joins up with Serie A side Napoli.
The 25-year-old Cameroonian international thoroughly impressed in the Premier League last season despite the Cottagers relegation back down to the Championship.
But he has earned himself a move to Napoli, who have the option to buy him after his loan for €15 million.
Berahino set for Sheffield Wednesday move
Striker Saido Berahino loves a deadline day signing.
And he could be set for another move this afternoon as he eyes a return to England with Sheffield Wednesday.
He has been contracted to Belgian side Zulte Waregem since 2019.
Chelsea struggling with Kounde deal
Chelsea’s attempts to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde before the window shuts are said to be ‘more than complicated’, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Sevilla have clearly stated that they will not accept anything less than the release clause €80 million.
Chelsea have not gotten close to that price yet.
Mbappe deal to Real Madrid ‘not impossible’
Spanish football expert Alvaro Montero has told Sky Sports that Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe is ‘not impossible’.
The Frenchman looked set to leave Paris Saint-Germain last week but talks have stalled and a deal now appears unlikely.
But in this most ludicrous of transfer windows, don’t rule anything out.
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