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.
Gomes heading to Lille?
Lille are in talks with Everton over the signing of midfielder Andre Gomes. The 29-year-old Portugal international is travelling to France to complete a deal to the Ligue1 side as we speak.
Stephens joins Bournemouth
Jack Stephens has joined Bournemouth on a season long loan from Southampton. The 28-year-old becomes the Cherries’ sixth signing of the summer transfer window.
Neill Blake, AFC Bournemouth Chief Executive, said: “We’re very pleased to bring Jack to the club and he strengthens our defensive options. He brings with him significant Premier League experience and I’m sure will prove a very valuable addition both on and off the pitch.”
Martin Dubravka: Manchester United complete signing of Newcastle goalkeeper on loan
Manchester United have completed the signing of Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United on a season-long loan.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper joins to provide cover for first-choice David de Gea following the exit of Dean Henderson on loan to Nottingham Forest.
United have an option to sign Dubravka permanently after the Czech Republic international lost his starting place at St James’ Park to new signing Nick Pope.
Dubravka is expected to be the sixth and final signing of Erik ten Hag’s summer rebuild at Old Trafford.
Manchester United complete loan signing of Martin Dubravka
Dubravka becomes sixth and final signing of Erik ten Hag’s summer rebuild
Dawson to Wolves not happening
talkSPORT’s Alex Crook is reporting that defender Craig Dawson’s possible move from West Ham to Wolves is off after the Hammers weren’t able to sign Jan Bednarek who seems to be moving to Aston Villa instead.
Medicals galore
There are three big medicals happening right now:
Leed’s Daniel James is having a medical ahead of a season-long loan move to Fulham.
Billy Gilmour is closing in on a permanent move to Brighton from Chelsea and has a medical booked in.
And, Duje Caleta-Car is nearing a transfer to Southampton from Marseille.
Dubravka set to join Man Utd
Fabrizio Romano says that Manchester United have completed a deal for Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka who joins the club on loan with an option to buy.
No official word has come out of Old Trafford as of yet though.
Willian signs for Fulham
Fulham have completed a move for Willian who joins the club on a free transfer.
He joins the club on a one-year deal having already spent time in the Premier League with Chelsea and Arsenal.
Douglas Luiz: Aston Villa set £40m asking price for Arsenal target
Aston Villa have set Arsenal a price of £40m for Douglas Luiz, a figure that is double what the Premier League leaders initially bid for the Brazilian on Thursday morning, Miguel Delaney reports.
There was considerable doubt over whether a deal gets done, although negotiations are continuing, amid some belief Villa are just looking to drive up the price.
Luiz is out of contract at the end of the season, when he can go free.
Despite the fact that should mean this is an obvious sale for Villa, they are aware Arsenal have a considerable need for another midfield option due to injuries, and are running out of options.
Aston Villa set £40m asking price for Arsenal target Douglas Luiz
The Gunners are looking to add in midfield following a number of injuries
Bednarek having Aston Villa medical
Jan Bednarek is said to be undergoing a medical at Aston Villa‘s Bodymoor Heath training ground. Reports say Villa have agreed a season-long loan deal with Southampton for the Poland centre-back.
Arsenal prepare second offer for Douglas Luiz
The Daily Mail says that Arsenal are working on second offer for Douglas Luiz after original £20m bid was turned down by Aston Villa.
Sources indicate it will be worth in the region of £23m but Villa are determined to keep the midfielder and it is believed this bid won’t get them to budge.
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