Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea sign Aubameyang, Arsenal’s Luiz bid rejected, Liverpool confirm Arthur
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Man City, Leeds, Barcelona, PSG and many more were busy on deadline day
The transfer window closed with a flurry of late activity, as Chelsea signed the former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a two-year deal from Barcelona. Aubameyang, who will wear the number 9 shirt at Stamford Bridge, was finally announced after midnight and was followed by the loan signing of midfielder Denis Zakaria from Juventus as Chelsea’s busy summer of transfer business concluded with two major deals.
Liverpool signed Arthur on loan from Juventus to ease their midfield injury problems but Arsenal‘s late chase of Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz ended in disappointment. Arsenal saw three bids rejected, the last around £25m, with Aston Villa holding out for £40m for a player out of contract next summer.
Earlier, Manchester United completed the signing of Antony from Ajax for €100m in the biggest deal of transfer deadline day. The Brazilian international has put pen to paper on a contract at Old Trafford that runs until 2027, and was followed by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who has joined on a season-long loan from Newcastle.
Elsewhere, Manuel Akanji sealed his move to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal while Leicester made their first outfield signing of the window as they announced the arrival of Belgium international Wout Faes from Reims. He replaces Wesley Fofana, who joined Chelsea for £70m on Wednesday.
Follow all the latest twists and turns on transfer deadline day below.
Done deal! Leeds sign Italy winger Gnonto
One more in for Leeds, as they confirm the signing of Wilfried Gnonto from FC Zurich. The 18-year-old international has already made four appearances for Italy and became their youngest ever scorer in June when he hit the target against Germany. He has signed a five-year contract.
Deadline day
It’s been quite the day for both Fulham and Southampton - four new signings each!
Deadline day: Deals still be to done
One hour after the deadline and we are waiting on three more deals getting over the line. They all involve Chelsea. However, the deal sheets have been submitted and there are not thought to be any issues with the following moves:
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang > Chelsea
- Denis Zakaria > Chelsea
- Billy Gilmour > Brighton
Nottingham Forest sign Loic Bade from Rennes
Is this number 20, 21, 22, or...? In any case, Nottingham Forest remain determined to have the final say in the transfer window as they confirm the signing of defender Loic Bade from Rennes. He joins the winger Josh Bowler, who has gone out on loan to Olympiacos, but could be followed by Serge Aurier.
James joins Fulham
Fulham have signed Dan James on a season-long loan from Leeds United.
Speaking to FFCtv, James said: “I’m looking forward to it!
“I’ve spoken to the Gaffer and it feels like a great fit for me, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Bowler confirmed at Forest
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of winger Josh Bowler from Blackpool.
The 23-year-old will immediately join Greek champions Olympiacos on loan for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign.
Batshuayi staying put
Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi will not be joining Nottingham Forest this summer. The deal for the forward is off as the paperwork for the player was not delivered in time.
Wolves bring in Traore
Wolves have completed the signing of Metz midfielder Boubacar Traore on a season-long loan with an €11m option to buy.
‘There is no better feeling’: Idrissa Gueye seals Everton return from PSG
Idrissa Gueye has returned to Everton from Paris Saint-Germain as he has signed a two-year deal at Goodison Park.
The Senegal international described his move as “coming back home” and said he told PSG that if he were to leave, he wanted it to be for Everton.
The 32-year-old, who was one of Everton’s most successful signings of recent years in a three-season spell on Merseyside before leaving in 2019, has become Frank Lampard’s seventh summer signing.
Gueye said: “There is no better feeling than coming back home.”
Idrissa Gueye seals Everton return from PSG
The 32-year-old was one of Everton’s most successful signings of recent years in a three-season spell on Merseyside before leaving in 2019
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