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.
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.
Chalobah on verge of joining Fulham
Fulham are closing in on a deal for Nathaniel Chalobah from Watford.
Sky Sports claim that a permanent transfer is being discussed, while a loan of some kind also hasn't been ruled out - despite the last-minute nature of the deal.
Bellerin completes Betis switch
Hector Bellerin looks to have completed his transfer from Arsenal to Spanish club Real Betis.
Betis all but confirmed the defender's arrival on social media, after dropping several hints earlier in the day.
The 28-year-old’s Arsenal journey isn't over for good, however, as he is only leaving the club on loan.
Aurier could terminate Spurs contract
Tottenham and Serge Aurier are in talks over a mutual contract termination.
The Right-back has been in North London for four years, but according to Sky Sports, his time there may now be coming to an end.
Should the player and club come to an agreement, the 28-year-old will be free to speak to interested clubs beyond tonight’s transfer deadline.
Millwall launch late bid for Ojo
Millwall are trying to complete a deal for Liverpool forward Sheyi Ojo on a season-long loan.
According to the BBC, the Championship club are working hard to try and seal the deal before the approaching 11pm deadline.
The 24-year-old winger has most recently been out on loan at Rangers, and Millwall’s current league rivals, Cardiff City.
Obafemi completes Swans medical
Southampton forward Michael Obafemi has completed his medical ahead of a proposed move to Swansea City.
According to Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath, the 21-year-old will seal the move in the coming hours.
Obafemi has struggled for game time under Ralph Hasenhuttl so far this season.
One hour to go - who could still be on the move?
Here are some of the deals that could still be completed tonight:
- Antoine Griezmann has agreed terms with Barcelona, Luke De Jong could join Barcelona as his replacement
- Salomon Rondon is close to completing a Deadline Day move to Everton that would see him reunite with manager Rafa Benitez
- Saul Niguez is on the verge of signing for Chelsea on loan
- Hector Bellerin nears Arsenal exit after having a medical at Real Betis
Palace complete Edouard signing
Crystal Palace have signed Odsonne Edouard from Celtic for a fee in the region of £14m.
The striker joins the Eagles on a four-year deal, which can be extended to five.
Kounde to Chelsea is off
Jules Kounde attracted a lot of interest from Premier League clubs this summer, but the Sevilla defender won't be on the move tonight.
Chelsea were reportedly preparing a bid, but according to Fabrizio Romano, a deal couldn't be agreed in time for the 22-year-old.
Italy’s very own rockstar journalist also confirmed that Callum Hudson-Odoi will be staying put at Stamford Bridge.
Rondon deal will be Everton’s last
The imminent arrival of Salomon Rondon will signal the end of Everton’s summer transfer business.
According to the BBC’s Phil McNulty, Everton’s final task of the window is to complete a deal for the 31-year-old forward, who should join on a free transfer from Dilian Yifang.
Everton have only spent £1.7m so far on Demarai Gray since Benitez was appointed. Asmir Begovic and Andros Townsend also both arrived on free transfers.
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