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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.
Hourihane signs for Sheffield United
Sheffield United have announced their second signing of the summer in the form of Conor Hourihane who has agreed a loan deal from Aston Villa.
After joining the Blades, he said: “Delighted to be here & cannot wait to get started. I’ve played against Sheffield United a few times and it is an exciting club to be involved in.
“The manager here has a great reputation in the Championship & I’m looking forward to working with him.”
Deeney sends message to Birmingham City fans
Troy Deeney has sent a message to the Birmingham City fans after securing a move to the Championship side from Watford.
The 33-year-old played a remarkable 419 times for the Hornets, scoring 140 goals across an 11-year spell.
But he now embarks on a new challenge with Birmingham as they eye promotion to the Premier League.
Manchester United confirm signing of Ronaldo on two-year deal
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on a two-year deal plus the option of a further year.
It was announced on Friday that the club had agreed a deal to bring the 36-year-old Portugal forward back to the club subject to the agreement of personal terms, a medical and a visa.
The five-time world player of the year, who had looked close to a move to Manchester City prior to it emerging that he was set to head back to Old Trafford, is returning 12 years after leaving United for Real Madrid.
Manchester United confirm signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on two-year deal
The five-time world player of the year returns to the club he left in 2009
Liverpool captain Henderson signs new contract
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has signed a new contract with the club, keeping him at Anfield through to 2025.
He follows a succession of team-mates in tying their futures to the club, with Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson all signing long-term deals this summer, as the club focuses on renewals rather than transfers.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson signs new contract
The midfielder has lifted the Premier League and Champions League as Reds skipper
Ronaldo reaction
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Old Trafford.
A huge 12 years after first leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid, the Portuguese superstar is back in the Premier League.
How will he fair?
Edouard closing in on Crystal Palace move
Another Celtic player who looks set to walk out the exit door this afternoon is 23-year-old striker Odsonne Edouard.
The Frenchman will undergo a medical today ahead of his transfer to Patrick Vieira’s side.
Celtic are expected to replace him with Giorgos Giakoumakis from Dutch side VVV-Venlo.
Arsenal eye move for defender Tomiyasu
The Athletic are reporting that Arsenal are keen to sign Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu before the 11pm deadline.
The 22-year-old can play right-back or centre-back and Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his defensive options having conceded nine goals in their first three games.
Arsenal have currently spent the most of any Premier League team in the summer window.
More Leicester-related news...
The Telegraph are reporting that Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury is close to agreeing a loan deal with Newcastle United.
It’s all kicking off at the King Power today! A very busy deadline day for the Foxes.
Moves aplenty at the King Power Stadium
Leicester have reportedly agreed to bring in RB Leipzig forward Ademola Lookman on a season-long loan deal.
The Foxes are also expected to offload Dennis Praet to Torino later today on a loan with an option to buy for €15 million.
Celtic midfielder Christie set for Bournemouth
Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie is expected to move to Bournemouth before the end of the window today, according to Sky Sports.
Christie is on international duty with Scotland in Denmark but could still get the deal done.
The 26-year-old has scored 41 goals in 150 appearances for the Scottish side since arriving way back in 2015.
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