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.
Manchester United seal Antony and Martin Dubravka deals on deadline day
Manchester United were the biggest movers on transfer deadline day having completed the signing of Brazil winger Antony from Ajax for an initial fee of 95 million euros (£82.1m).
A deal was already in place between the two clubs, with United agreeing to a potential five million euros (£4.3m) in add-ons, making Antony the fourth most expensive signing in Premier League history.
He has put pen to paper on a contract that runs until 2027, with the option of an additional year, and follows Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro through the door this summer.
“This is an incredible moment in my career to be joining one of the most iconic clubs in the world,” the 22-year-old said on United’s official website.
Manchester United seal Antony and Martin Dubravka deals on deadline day
Manuel Akanji has set his sights on winning silverware in England after signing a five-year deal to complete his move to Manchester City
Bellerin back at Barca
Bellerin is back at Barcelona, the club where he started his career.
Arsenal bid farewell to the right-back, who amassed 239 appearances for the club. Rather strangley his signing has been announced by the LaLiga twitter account rather than Barcelona’s.
Transfer deadline day roundup: All the done deals as Liverpool sign Arthur Melo
Transfer deadline day is in full swing and Premier League clubs are rushing to complete deals before tonight’s deadline of 11pm BST.
Here are the major completed moves so far today:
Transfer deadline day round-up: All the done deals in the Premier League
The key deals and major transfers from the Premier League
Southampton confirm Caleta-Car
Duje Caleta-Car has signed for Southampton.
The 25-year-old said: “It was a crazy day. I’m very excited.
“I know the way they play, they have a lot of young players, so I think I can come good in the group and be with them every day, to progress with them together.”
Transfer window closed!
The 11pm deadline has been reached. However, there are still some deals that are waiting to be confirmed.
As long as the transfer sheets were submitted to the Premier League before the window closed then the deals can go through.
Aston Villa complete Bednarek signing
Aston Villa have announced the signing of Jan Bednarek on a season-long loan from Southampton. The defender has been at Saints since 2017, making over 150 appearances for the south-coast club.
Gomes joins Lille
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has joined Lille on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 29-year-old, who made a permanent move to Goodison Park in the summer of 2019 having impressed during a season-long loan from Barcelona in 2018/19, joins the Ligue 1 outfit after making 100 first-team appearances for the Blues.
‘There were no offers’: Bernardo Silva happy to be staying at Manchester City
Bernardo Silva said leaving Manchester City this summer was never an option and insists he is happy at the club.
The Portuguese midfielder had been linked with moves to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain but boss Pep Guardiola was steadfast in his desire to keep the player at the club.
Silva said an offer did come in for him late in the transfer window, but is content staying at the Etihad Stadium.
“I’m staying. I spoke with the club and I’m staying,” he said after City’s 6-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
‘There were no offers’: Bernardo Silva happy to be staying at Manchester City
The Portuguese midfielder had been linked with moves to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain
Caleta-Car completes medical
Duje Caleta-Car has completed his medical with Southampton ahead of a £10m move from Marseille. This one should get over the line before the deadline as well.
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