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 in talks to sign Marseille’s Kamara
Wolves are lining up a late swoop for Marseille holding midfielder Boubacar Kamara.
Sky Sports News reports that a deal could be agreed partially due to the 21-year-old being out of contract next year.
A fee is yet to be agreed, however.
Dan James on Leeds move and leaving Manchester United
“There's always been interest since I nearly signed from Swansea. It happened very quick. I got my head around it, this is where I want to be moving forward,” James told Sky Sports.
“It feels brilliant, they made a few jokes in the boardroom, last time I signed everything and it fell through in the last minute. I'm delighted everything is over the line, looking forward to coming back and playing against Liverpool.
“For me, for my career, it was the right decision, I had an unbelievable time, the staff and the fans were great to me, it's time to move on.”
Ethan Ampadu extends Chelsea contract and leaves on loan
Ethan Ampadu has left Chelsea on loan for Venezia in Serie A.
The Blues locked down the Wales international on a three-year contract extension before departing the club.
Timm Klose leaves Norwich City
Timm Klose has left Norwich by mutual consent after his contract was terminated.
The defender joined from VfL Wolfsburg in 2016 and spent last season on loan at Basel.
The 33-year-old is now a free agent.
Spurs sign Emerson Royal from Barcelona
There’s a new Royal in London after Tottenham announced the signing of Right-back Emerson Royal from Barcelona.
Arriving for a fee of around £25m, the 22-year-old’s transfer has finally been announced following a successful medical.
Royal is one of a number of first-team players to have been sold by cash-strapped Barca this year, having played just three times so far for the club.
Chelsea agree deal to sign Saul on loan
Spanish midfielder Saul Niguez is set to join Chelsea on a loan deal.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano is reporting that terms have already been agreed with the Atletico Madrid star.
The La Liga champions are expected to receive a loan fee of five million Euros, with a deal announcement seemingly imminent.
Mbappe to Real Madrid is off
Sky Sports News are reporting that Real Madrid’s efforts to sign Kylian Mbappe on deadline day have been unsuccessful - as PSG have rejected a £189m bid.
The French forward has reportedly told the club of his desire to join Madrid when his contract runs out at the end of 2022.
The dream begins - Munoz joins Newcastle on loan
In one of the more surreal deadline day moves, a Mexican forward by the name of Santiago Munoz has joined Newcastle United.
Following in the footsteps of his fictional namesake from the movie Goal! the 19-year-old will initially move into the Magpies youth ranks after making the move from Santos Laguna.
Munoz joins the club on an initial 18-month loan - which will surely be extended if he can replicate the remarkable rise of a certain Santi Munez.
Chris Richards joins Hoffenheim from Bayern Munich
United States international Chris Richards has joined Hoffenheim from Bayern Munich on loan.
The 21-year-old defender played 10 times in the Bundesliga for TSG last season, also on loan.
And he is back at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena to continue his development under Sebastian Hoeneß.
Atletico Madrid exploring deadline day move for Antoine Griezmann
The Barcelona exodus may not be over just yet.
Adam Crafton at The Athletic is reporting that Atletico Madrid are interested in bringing Antoine Griezmann back to the Spanish capital.
However, with Atletico reluctant to let Joao Felix go the other way, it's unclear whether the Catalan club will be prepared to sanction the exit.
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