Transfer deadline day LIVE reaction: Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, Man Utd, Leeds, Tottenham latest deals
Follow all the latest news, rumours and deals on a frenetic day in the Premier League and beyond
Transfer deadline day is here with several Premier League teams looking set for a busy end to the window. Everton are aiming to sign Dele Alli on a permanent deal from Tottenham following the appointment of Frank Lampard, who has offered the former England international a chance to revive his career. It comes after Spurs completed the double signing of Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus, with Tanguy Ndombele also leaving the club after agreeing to rejoin Lyon on loan until the end of the season.
Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrived in Barcelona earlier on deadline day, with the move at one stage looking off. That seems to have changed and he has had a medical in Spain - it could be confirmed in the early hours. Jesse Lingard is now staying at Man United after a loan move broke down, while Donny van de Beek has secured a departure, moving on loan to Everton. Rangers, meanwhile, have completed the signing of Aaron Ramsey on loan from Juventus - but Liverpool’s move for Fabio Carvalho fell through late on.
We’ve brought you all the late rumours and done deals right here and the transfer window is now closed in the Premier League and Championship. Follow all the latest transfer updates from deadline day below:
Deadline Day deals primed to shape Premier League’s key battles this season and beyond
As word reached Newcastle United that Manchester United just weren’t going to budge on Jesse Lingard, they switched to an ambitious hijacking of Dele Alli’s move to Everton. The thinking wasn’t just that they needed an attacking midfielder.
There was also the possibility of strengthening themselves at the expense of a potential survival rival, especially given they are due to play each other next week in an increasingly important match.
It was one other deal that didn’t quite work out, though. Newcastle were told they were that bit too late.
Deadline Day deals primed to shape Premier League’s key battles
There was late drama as Newcastle attempted to hijack Everton’s deal for Dele Alli, while other moves appear ready to leave lasting impacts
West Ham failed with late move for Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata
West Ham failed with a late move to sign Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata.
Sky Sports claim the Hammers submitted a deal sheet to the Premier League, but could not strike a deal with the Italian club in time for a straight loan.
Newcastle were also linked to the 30-year-old, who has scored 12 goals in 22 games in all competitions this season.
Colorado Rapids’ Auston Trusty set for Arsenal move this summer
Colorado Rapids defender Auston Trusty will move to Arsenal this summer, the MLS club have announced.
Trusty remains with the Rapids on loan but will switch to the Gunners on 17 July.
Both clubs are owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.
The 23-year-old played a key role at the back for the Rapids as they landed first in the 2021 Western Conference regular season standings, scoring one goal and making three more in 33 matches.
Liverpool’s Williams joins Fulham on loan
Neco Williams has joined Fulham on loan from Liverpool.
The right-back links up with the Whites at Craven Cottage for the remainder of the season.
Tony Khan said: “Neco is a great young talent and I’m delighted to welcome him to Fulham for the rest of the season.
“It’s important, especially with Denis now leaving the Club, to bring in a player of Neco’s quality to ensure the strength of the squad.”
Manchester City clinch signing of River Plate’s Julián Álvarez for £14m
Manchester City signed River Plate forward Julián Álvarez, who will return to the Argentine giants until at least July.
A deal has been signed by the player until 2027, with an initial £14m paid for the Argentina international.
Álvarez, 22, has five caps for the Albiceleste, with City director of football Txiki Begiristain thrilled by the move: “Julián is a player we have monitored for some time. He is capable of operating in a number of attacking roles, and we firmly believe he’s one of the best young attacking players in South America.
“I am so happy we have managed to bring him to Manchester City. I really believe we can provide him with the right conditions to fulfil his potential and become a top player.”
Jermain Defoe back at Sunderland for ‘one last dance’
Jermain Defoe is back at Sunderland for what promises to be ‘one last dance’.
The striker exited Rangers last month but returns to the club he enjoyed plenty of Premier League.
The 39-year-old hit 34 goals in 87 games for the Black Cats from 2015-17.
Dele Alli reacts to Everton move
Dele Alli admits he is “delighted” to be joining Frank Lampard at Everton after ending his time at Tottenham.
“I’m delighted to have signed for Everton, a huge club with a great fanbase and history,” said Alli after clinching a deal that will be worth initially £10m after 20 appearances and may eventually rise to £40m.
“I’m eager to get started and can’t wait for my first game in an Everton shirt.
“I’m looking forward to helping the team and the opportunity to work with the new manager Frank Lampard.”
Aaron Ramsey lured by “magnitude” of Rangers
Aaron Ramsey admits the “magnitude” of Rangers convinced him to join on loan from Juventus.
“I am really pleased to be joining a club like Rangers,” the 71-cap Wales midfielder said.
“There is so much to look forward to between now and May.
“I had a number of offers on the table, but none matched the magnitude of this club, with European football and the chance to play in front of 50,000 fans every other week.”
Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst added: “I’m absolutely delighted that we have been able to add a player of Aaron’s quality, experience and leadership to our squad.”
Transfer deadline day: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang awaits Barcelona move as Tottenham complete double deal
The closure of the winter transfer window brought with it a flurry of late deals in the Premier League, the biggest of which on deadline day turned out to be Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being set to leave Arsenal to join Barcelona.
Tottenham eventually got their double deal with Juventus completed, Dejan Kulusevski joining on loan with an option to buy while Rodrigo Bentancur made a permanent switch. Tanguy Ndombele, meanwhile, has left the club on loan for Lyon.
Manchester City also got in on the act to land £14m Julian Alvarez from River Plate, though the 22-year-old attacker will stay in Argentina for the rest of the season.
All the rest of the deadline day deals:
Deadline day wrap: Aubameyang awaits Barcelona move as Spurs complete double deal
Man United, Everton, Brentford and Newcastle all involved in final-day signings before the window closed
Fabio Carvalho: Liverpool transfer collapses despite agreement with Fulham for teenager
Liverpool’s attempt to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham has collapsed after the paperwork could not be completed before the January transfer deadline.
After holding talks throughout the day, an agreement was reached between the two clubs late on Monday, with only a little over an hour before the 11pm cut-off.
Carvalho, who was set to remain at Fulham on loan, successfully completed a medical but personal terms and paperwork still needed to be signed off after the deadline passed.
Full story:
Fabio Carvalho deal collapses despite Liverpool agreement with Fulham
Paperwork could not be completed on time after late agreement on deal
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