In the world of football, the transfer deadline day has been nothing short of sensational. Clubs have been busy securing talent from all corners of the globe. Here are the latest updates (all times GMT):
1400 – Arteta Expects a ‘Serene’ Day Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared his expectations for the day, stating that he did not anticipate any new signings for the club on deadline day. It seems that Arsenal was relatively quiet in the transfer market on this occasion.
1250 – POSTECOGLOU DECLINES TO COMMENT ON JOHNSON
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou declined to comment on the north London’s club reported move for Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson.
“I’m in the position where other people are in control of those matters and I’m not brought into the loop until late on,” Postecoglou told reporters ahead of a trip to Burnley on Saturday.
“I don’t think it’s my place to talk about it. The countdown clock says nine or 10 hours and we’ll see what happens.”
1245 – TEN HAG CONFIRMS REGUILON MOVE
Manchester United have signed Spanish left-back Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham Hotspur, manager Erik ten Hag said.
United, who have lost left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia to injury, are yet to officially announce Reguilon’s signing.
“He is here, he trained,” Ten Hag told reporters ahead of United’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday.
“He’s very experienced player, played for big clubs, already played a lot of LaLiga and Premier League games, he has a very good background, he can play very intense football, we are happy.”
1200 – BRIGHTON SIGN FATI ON LOAN
Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Spain forward Ansu Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona.
“This is a great deal for all of us. I am sure Ansu will help us to reach a new target and we can help him get back at the level he deserves to be,” Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi said.
1150 – CHELSEA COACH POCHETTINO ON PALMER
Speaking ahead of his side’s home clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said new signing Cole Palmer is a “fit for the project”.
Asked if Palmer was Chelsea’s last signing of the window, he told reporters: “I think so. If something is going on, I don’t know. I last spoke to the sporting directors two hours ago. We are happy with the squad.”
1045 – VILLA BRING IN LENGLET ON LOAN
Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet has completed a season-long loan switch to Aston Villa, who have lost Tyrone Mings for an extended period due to a knee injury.
The France international returns to England, having spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur. The move does not include an option to buy.
0930 – CITY SIGN NUNES
Manchester City have signed Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year contract.
The 25-year-old had been on a one-man strike at Wolves over his wish to leave the club after they rejected City’s initial bid, by skipping training without permission.
0915 – BONUCCI LEAVES JUVENTUS
Defender Leonardo Bonucci has left Serie A club Juventus to join Union Berlin in Germany. The Italian centre-back won eight Serie A titles and four Italian Cups with Juventus.
0900 – FOREST SIGN DEFENDER TAVARES FROM ARSENAL
Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares has joined Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan from Arsenal, both clubs said. The defender spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille.
0830 – CHELSEA SIGN MIDFIELDER PALMER FROM MAN CITY
Chelsea said they have signed midfielder Palmer from Premier League champions Manchester City on a contract running until 2027, with the option of a further year. The transfer fee was reported to be worth around 40 million pounds ($50 million).
0800 – MAN UTD SIGN GOALKEEPER BAYINDIR FROM FENERBAHCE
Manchester United signed Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Super Lig side Fenerbahce on a four-year deal, with the option of a further year, a day after Dean Henderson joined Crystal Palace.
0030 – Ballo-Toure Joins Fulham on Loan Fode Ballo-Toure, the Senegalese left-back, has made a move to Fulham on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season. While financial details remain undisclosed, this transfer adds strength to Fulham’s defensive lineup.
0005 – Fulham Adds Iwobi to Their Ranks Fulham has made another significant signing, this time in the form of Nigerian international midfielder Alex Iwobi from Everton. The player has penned a five-year deal with the club, with the transfer fee remaining undisclosed.
0000 – Forest Completes Two More Signings Nottingham Forest has been active on deadline day, securing Belgian striker Divock Origi on a season-long loan from AC Milan. The return of Origi to the Premier League after his successful spell at Liverpool adds excitement to Forest’s attack. Additionally, Ireland’s Andrew Omobamidele joins the club as their seventh signing, with a reported fee of £11 million.
Friday
2320 – Sangare Joins Forest from PSV Ivory Coast Midfielder Ibrahim Sangare has become Nottingham Forest’s fifth signing of the day, penning a five-year deal with a reported fee of £30 million. Forest’s midfield just got stronger.
2245 – Wolves Secure Bellegarde from Strasbourg Wolverhampton Wanderers have added midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde from Strasbourg on a reported five-year contract, enhancing their midfield options.
2230 – Kolo Muani Makes PSG Move France forward Randal Kolo Muani has joined Paris St Germain on a five-year deal from Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported fee of €90 million, showcasing PSG’s commitment to strengthening their squad.
2210 – Greenwood Heads to Getafe on Loan Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood is set to spend the rest of the season on loan at Spanish LaLiga side Getafe, providing him with valuable playing time.
2210 – Tottenham Signs Wales Winger Johnson Tottenham Hotspur has secured the versatile Wales forward Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest, bolstering their attacking options. While financial details are not disclosed, the deal is reported to be worth £47.5 million.
2205 – Burnley Acquires Tresor on Loan Burnley has successfully secured the loan signing of Belgian attacking midfielder Mike Tresor from KRC Genk.
2145 – Forest Signs Vlachodimos Nottingham Forest has added Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos to their squad on a four-year contract from Benfica. Financial details remain undisclosed, but Forest’s defence looks more robust with this addition.
2140 – Man Utd Completes Loan Signing of Amrabat Manchester United has brought in Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat from Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for £21.4 million, a move that strengthens their midfield
Significant signings
Declan Rice: West Ham United to Arsenal (105 million pounds)
Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid (103 million euros)
Harry Kane: Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich (100 million euros)
Josko Gvardiol: RB Leipzig to Manchester City (90 million euros)
Karim Benzema: Real Madrid to Al-Ittihad (free)
Neymar: Paris St Germain to Al-Hilal (90 million euros)
Rasmus Hojlund: Atalanta to Manchester United (72 million pounds)
Dominik Szoboszlai: RB Leipzig to Liverpool (70 million euros)
Matheus Nunes: Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester City (53 million pounds)
