Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea sign Saul Niguez as Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann rejoins Atletico Madrid
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.
Pablo Sarabia leaves PSG for Sporting on loan
Pablo Sarabia has left PSG and moved to Sporting on loan.
Saul Niguez reacts to Chelsea move
Saul said: ‘I am very excited to start this new challenge with Chelsea.
“Blues fans, I am one of you now and I can’t wait to wear the shirt, start training and see all of you. See you soon!’
While Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: “We welcome Saul to the Club and believe he completes our squad as we compete for honours in five different competitions this season.
“He is a proven winner, a player with huge experience and we know he will be very well-suited to the challenges that face us on all fronts in the coming year.’
Chelsea confirm Saul Niguez loan from Atletico Madrid
Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid.
What are we still waiting for?
So, the deadline has passed, but we’re still waiting on a few deals.
Reports suggest there is a hold-up in Spain, which is impacting Chelsea’s hopes of signing Saul - with a £4m loan fee, plus a £30m buy clause.
But if Barcelona cannot shift Antoine Griezmann to Atletico Madrid, it might fall through.
The Catalan club are active too, with Luuk De Jong their target from Sevilla.
Stade Rennais complete signing of Gaëtan Laborde
Stade Rennais have completed the signing of Gaëtan Laborde from Montpellier.
The 27-year-old already has two goals in three games this season.
PSG sign Nuno Mendes from Sporting
PSG have signed Nuno Mendes from Sporting on a loan move for a €7m loan fee.
The French club have a €40m buy option that they can take up in June 2022.
Arsenal complete Tomiyasu deal
Arsenal have officially signed Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna.
The two clubs agreed a £19.8m deal for the 22-year-old defender, who was also wanted by Spurs.
Arsenal complete Tomiyasu deal
Arsenal have officially signed Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna.
The two clubs agreed a £19.8m deal for the 22-year-old defender, who was also wanted by Spurs.
Arsenal complete Tomiyasu deal
Arsenal have officially signed Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna.
The two clubs agreed a £19.8m deal for the 22-year-old defender, who was also wanted by Spurs.
Wolves reject £30m Traore bid from Spurs
Wolves turned down a late attempt from Spurs to sign winger Adama Traore.
The Athletic claim that a £30m bid from Tottenham was rejected on Monday, with Spurs opting not to improve their offer on Deadline Day.
Wolves are now expected to try and offer the 25-year-old a lucrative new deal.
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