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.
Atletico in a race against time to sign Greizmann
Atletico Madrid are working on a deal to bring Antoine Greizmann back to Wanda Metropolitano.
According to Sky Sports, The French forward could join his former club on a loan deal initially - with Atletico then having the option to make it permanent.
Talks are continuing, but both clubs only have a few hours left to complete their business as the Spainish window closes at 11pm.
Betis closing in on Bellerin
Hector Bellerin is on the verge of joining Real Betis from Arsenal.
The Spanish Right-back has been a long-serving member of the Gunners squad, but Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the player’s salary is all that stands in the way of the deal being completed.
Bellerin is thought to have completed his Betis medical earlier today.
Ryan Christie signs for Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of Ryan Christie from Celtic.
The Scottish international arrives on a permanent basis, with the Cherries beating the likes of Premier League Burnley to his signature.
Christie is the second player Bournemouth have signed today after the arrival of Jamal Lowe from Swansea.
Mbappe rejects PSG contract offer
Kylian Mbappe has rejected yet another contract offer from his current club PSG.
French outlet La Parisien claim that an improved offer of 45m Euros per year has been turned down by the forward, who has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid.
PSG have rejected several advances from Real in the closing days of the summer window.
Doyle loaned to Hamburg
Manchester City youngster Tommy Doyle has been loaned to 2.Bundesliga side Hamburg for the remainder of the season.
The 19-year-old midfielder has made a handful of appearances for the Premier League champions, but he is now set to link-up with former England U17 teammate Xavier Amaechi - as Hamburg aim to return to the top flight of German football.
Wolves in talks to sign Moore
It’s set to be a busy few hours for Wolves, who are reportedly attempting to seal a deal for Kieffer Moore.
The Cardiff City and Wales striker impressed at Euro 2020 earlier this summer, peaking the interest of several Premier League clubs in the process.
Sky Sports indicate that a fee is yet to be agreed between the two clubs - with any potential transfer complicated by Moore currently being in isolation.
QPR announce signing of Gray
QPR have completed a deal for Watford forward Andre Gray.
The 30-year-old bagged five goals in the Championship for Watford last season, helping the Hornets to seal promotion to the Premier League.
The fee for the Jamaican goalscorer is yet to be disclosed.
Kane describes his eventful summer
"After the Euro 2020 final, I was in England for a few days, I went on holiday for a few weeks, when I'm away I'm rarely on my phone. I knew there was a lot of noise about me. But I knew the situation. Everybody has their opinions on it, but that's part of the profession we're in”, Kane told TalkSport.
"No, I don't think so," the Spurs striker added when asked if this episode has damaged his reputation. "I was calm with the situation, but when you're in it and you know the truth, your conscious is clear.
"A lot of people know me as a professional athlete who has dedicated his life to the game and that's what I'll continue to do."
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