Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea sign Saul Niguez as Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann rejoins Atletico Madrid
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.
Edouard agrees five year Palace deal
Odsonne Edouard has agreed a five-year deal with Crystal Palace.
According to Sky Sports, the fee is in the region of £14m, with Paris Saint-Germain set to receive a significant sell-on windfall.
The 23-year-old will earn £70,000 a week with add ons.
Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled as a Manchester United player
Barcelona and Atletico agree Griezmann fee
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal for Antoine Griezmann.
According to Sky Italia, the deal is an initial loan with an obligation to buy for €40m.
Barca are then expected to wrap up a deal for Sevilla’s Luke De Jong, who will effectively join the Catalan giants as Griezmann’s replacement.
Ronaldo is back in red
A sight that will bring a smile to the face of all United fans.
The club have released the first pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo in the famous red of United, on the same day that his £19.5m transfer was completed.
Choudhury to stay at Leicester this season
Talks between Newcastle United and Leicester City over the transfer of Hamza Choudhury have broken down, according to Sky Sports.
Newcastle were looking to bring in the midfielder on a season-long loan, but despite Leciester offering wage comprises, the Magpies decided to pull the plug.
The 23-year-old has struggled for regular game time at Leicester City since the arrival of Youri Tielemans.
Real Madrid make late €200m offer for Kylian Mbappe on deadline day
Real Madrid have made a second offer of €200m (£172m) for Kylian Mbappe.
But the expectation is that Paris Saint-Germain will knock back Los Blancos once again and say no.
Those close to the player increasingly think the situation will eventually see a December pre-contract agreement, as time runs out in the summer window for a last sensational move.
The Independent has been told that a series of intermediaries - including Jorge Mendes - were trying to aid the deal by working out an alternative forward, but no business could be done.
Real Madrid make late €200m offer for Kylian Mbappe on deadline day
The France international has so far refused to sign a contract extension with the club and can leave on a free transfer in 2022
Runarsson leaves Arsenal on loan
Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Runarsson has joined Belgian Pro League side OH Leuven on loan for the 2021/22 season.
The arrival of Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United inevitably pushed Runarsson down the pecking order - clearing the way for his departure from the club.
Barca line-up De Jong to replace Griezmann
As Atletico continue to try and thrash out a deal to bring back Antoine Griezmann, Barcelona are already hard at work to find his replacement.
According to both Fabrizio Romano and Sky Italy, the man in Barca’s crosshairs is Sevilla forward Luke De Jong, with talks progressing nicely between the two clubs.
The key piece in the puzzle is of course Griezmann, who - according to Romano - has already agreed personal terms with Madrid.
Valencia in talks to sign Helder Costa
Leeds United and Valencia are attempting to agree a deal for Helder Costa, according to Sky.
The pacey winger has been deemed surplus to requirements at Elland Road after the arrival of Dan James, opening the door for a potential bid from Valencia.
Nothing is thought to have been agreed just yet, however.
West Ham sign Czech international Kral
West Ham have signed Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral on an initial loan with an option to buy.
Kral was part of Czech Republic’s squad for Euro 2020 alongside West Ham’s Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal.
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