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WELCOME TO WALES

Swansea City are expected to announce the signing of Olivier Ntcham today.

According to Planet Swans the 25-year-old underwent a medical yesterday and although the deal was not announced before the 11pm deadline, all the necessary paperwork was submitted.

The Frenchman will join the Championship side after being released by Celtic in the summer.

Ntcham played 86 times in the league for Celtic, before spending the second half of last season on loan at French side Marseille.

RON THE MOVE

Cristiano Ronaldo has also spoken on his decision to return to Manchester in his first interview since re-signing for United.

He told manutd.com: “I think it’s the best decision that I have made it. It’s right on point in my opinion.

“I moved from Juve now to Manchester, it’s a new chapter, I’m so happy and glad, and I want to carry on again, to make history, to try to help Manchester achieve great results, to win trophies and number one of them, to win great things.”

NORTH LONDON DERBY

Arsenal made an offer to sign Tottenham new boy Emerson Royal, reports suggest.

According to Marca, the Gunners offered Barcelona £8.5million plus Hector Bellerin for his services.

But Barcelona rejected the offer, with the cash-strapped club only willing to deal in cash.

The Catalan club are already well equipped at right-back with Sergino Dest, so did not feel the need to bring another in.

So instead they accepted Spurs' offer that could rise to £26million and the full-back will play on the white side of North London, rather than the red.

MORE ON EDERSON

Manchester City Director of Football Txiki Begiristain said: “Ederson is one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

“He is perfectly suited to our philosophy here at Manchester City and his ability with the ball at his feet makes him fundamental to our style of play.

“Since we signed him, he has added a new dimension to our game and has revolutionised goalkeeping in the Premier League in the process.

“His performances over the last four years have been nothing short of exceptional and there is no doubt he will continue to be a key player for us.

“We are thrilled he has committed his future to the Club.”

NO THANK YOU

Ligue 1 side Lyon made a late effort to sign Anthony Martial.

According to L’Equipe the club tried and failed to bring the 25-year-old to France on deadline day.

He’s said to have turned down a move to the side where he made his professional debut in 2012.

Instead Martial will stay at United, where he has been the subject of criticism in recent weeks.

And he’s set to have his playing time significantly reduced after Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival from Juventus, and Marcus Rashford set to make a return from a shoulder injury in the coming weeks.

DAN DEAL

Daniel James leapfrogged David Beckham to become Manchester United's fourth most expensive sale.

The Welsh winger, 23, completed his transfer to Leeds on deadline day, penning a five-year contract.

And the £25million switch to Elland Road - which could rise to £30m - is among the biggest fees received by the Red Devils.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Antoine Griezmann’s return to Atletico Madrid could not have been left much later.

According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Frenchman’s contract was signed at 10.59pm (UK time), just ONE MINUTE before the transfer window slammed shut.

After just 35 goals in two years for the Catalan club the club sold Griezmann back to Atletico Madrid in a deadline day deal worth just £34million.

That’s a stomach-churning £73million loss after signing the Frenchman for £107million in 2019.

NEW NUMBER TEN

Barcelona have announced the man who will wear the no10 shirt at Camp Nou following Lionel Messi's emotional departure.

The historic shirt has been given to 18-year-old Ansu Fati.

The academy product is one of the hottest prospects in world football and is a huge talent, but taking over Messi's shirt number means he has big boots to fill.

There will be pressure on him, but he is expected to be one of the stars of the future.

Who knows, maybe in 15 years time he will be remembered as Barcelona's greatest no10...

WHERE THERE'S A WILL

One of the conditions for Arsenal ripping up Willian's contract at the Emirates was that his new club had to be one outside of Europe.

According to outlet UOL, transfer chief Edu did not want Willian to join a Premier League or European rival.

There was interest in the Brazilian from Lyon, Marseille and AC Milan, but in the end the 33-year-old sealed a return to Brazilian club Corinthians.

And if Willian had tried to force a move through to another club in Europe, his exit from the club may not have been as amicable as it was.

LAUT REWARD

Lautaro Martinez is set to put pen-to-paper on a new contract with Inter.

According to Gazzetto dello Sport via Football Italia, the 23-year-old will sign a new deal once he returns from international duty with Argentina.

And his new deal will reportedly not include the £95million release clause included in his previous contract.

The striker had been linked with a move to Arsenal and Tottenham during the transfer window but Inter were reluctant to sell after losing Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea.

With the transfer window now closed the Nerazzurri can focus on securing Martinez's future, with the forward set to sign a four-year deal worth around £5million per-season.

RON REJECTION

Cristiano Ronaldo sensationally offered Barcelona his services before he rejoined Manchester United.

That's according to Diario Sport, who claim Barcelona immediately rejected the chance to sign the 36-year-old.

Instead CR7 returned to Old Trafford in an initial £13million deal.

He's expected to make his second debut for the club on September 11 against Newcastle.

NOT BOTHERED

Manchester City midfielder is not worried that the club failed to bring in a recognised striker during the summer transfer window.

Sergio Aguero left the club without being replaced, with Pep Guardiola's side unsuccessful in moves for Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo.

But Gundogan said: "I’m not afraid of having no striker.

"We experienced a similar situation last season and we scored many goals.

"Also, at the beginning of this season, we’ve scored ten goals in two games without playing a number nine.

"It’s just something we need to accept now and try to make the best of. Once we got into dangerous situations, we were very much on it."

SAUL'S SHIRT SELECTION

Saul Niguez has hinted that he will take the no17 shirt at Stamford Bridge, a number he has previously worn at Atletico Madrid.

And with no first team player currently occupying the number it seems likely that the 26-year-old deadline day signing will take the shirt.

He said: "It’s a number I had at Atletico Madrid, it’s a number I like. I had it at Atletico.

"I had it in my early days."

HEY BIG SPENDERS

Which Premier League club had the highest net spend of the summer?

Well according to transfermarkt's figures Arsenal topped the net spenders pile, followed by Manchester United.

But the two big winners of the window were Southampton and Aston Villa, who both made around £19m in profit.

The Saints sold Danny Ings and Jannik Vestergaard for a combined £45m while the Grealish departure enabled Villa to spend more than £90m on Ings, Leon Bailey and Emi Buendia and still be in the black.

OUT OF THE LOOP

Eintracht Frankfurt blocked a move for Filip Kostic to Lazio by giving the Italian club the WRONG EMAIL.

According to Calciomercato, Lazio offered the Bundesliga side £8.5million for Kostic's services.

But their offer fell on deaf ears, because Frankfurt bosses gave Lazio the wrong email address.

It meant Frankurt could show Kostic no official bid had been received.

But the 28-year-olds agent wasn't convinced and he told Kostic about the deception.

Kostic as a result refused to play for Frankfurt, but the move angered bosses so much when an official bid was received to the correct email, they refused it anyway!

NO DEAL

West Ham pulled out of a deal for Jesse Lingard because they refused to match Manchester United's £30million valuation.

According to the Telegraph David Moyes and Co. refused to pay the asking price for the 28-year-old who has just one year left on his Old Trafford deal.

Instead the Hammers opted to sign Croatian international Nikola Vlasic in a £25million deal.

Lingard had been West Ham's top target after an impressive loan spell in East London during the second half of last season, but in the end the Hammers were not prepared to meet his £30million fee.

SEAD SAGA

Sead Kolasinac was on the brink of a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce, according to football.london.

But the club's President Ali Koc claims the move broke down for financial reasons.

Kolasinac spent the second half of last season on loan at German side Schalke after falling out of favour at the Emirates.

And he was strongly linked with a move away from North London over the summer.

Despite wanting to get a deal over the line, transfer chief Edu failed to drum up enough interest meaning the 28-year-old Bosnian international must remain at Arsenal.

MORE FROM SAUL

Saul went on to say: "Everything was done at the very last moment. It was 23:57 when we checked the contract and gave the ok, and then it was sent to them [Chelsea] for checking.

"I was very nervous, just like what happened with De Gea some years ago with the fax thing. It was a very long night."

"There was talk of many clubs, but the offer took long to arrive. Two days ago I told my wife I was going to stay at Atleti. I was happy at the club, although I was never playing in my natural position. 

"That blocked me in a way, mentally, because I wasn't ready to adapt to a new position. Going to Chelsea is leaving my comfort zone, I'm going to the Champions of Europe, a team that has world class midfielders.

"I know it will be difficult to play, but I'll give my best...and, above all, I think I will be happy in London."

"I'm travelling today to London and try to learn English as soon as possible, because I'm not very good at it."

'A F*****G GREAT TEAM'

New Chelsea man Saul Niguez has spoken about his move to Chelsea.

He joined the Blues late last night on a season-long loan move and his words suggest he's excited to get started.

He said: "Leaving Atletico is the most difficult decision I have ever taken in my life: I have everything here in Madrid and in Spain; it is very hard for me to leave the club.

"But, now I believe all parties are happy with this deal because Atletico brings in one of the best players of its history [Antoine Griezmann] and I'm going to play for Chelsea.

"And let's be honest, Chelsea has a great f*****g team."

DALOT NO GO

Manchester United reportedly had an £18million offer rejected by Atletico Madrid for Kieran Trippier which blocked Diogo Dalot's switch to Borussia Dortmund.

According to Sport1 reporter Patrick Berger, United failed in a late move to bring Trippier back to England after two years in Spain.

He tweeted on deadline day: "Diogo Dalot will NOT join Borussia Dortmund as Manchester United can’t find a right-back replacement.

"Understand Atletico Madrid turned down a €21m [£18m] bid from Man Utd for Kieran Trippier.

"The Englishman will now definitely stay in Spain. No move in this transfer window!"

MORE FROM JAMIE

However Redknapp believes any one of four teams could win the title this season.

He continued on Sky Sports: “I think there are four runners. I think you’ve got to look at Liverpool because of their history and having Virgil [van Dijk] back and the crowd.

“Manchester United with [Cristiano] Ronaldo, and [Raphael] Varane and [Jadon] Sancho, you’ve got to put them in the mix, Man City obviously because of winning it last year, and obviously Chelsea.”

'TITLE CONTENDERS'

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Chelsea are title contenders this season.

The signings of Romelu Lukaku and Saul Niguez are statements of intent from the Blues, who are now targeting the league title after Champions League glory last season.

And when Redknapp was asked if Chelsea could win the title, he said: “One hundred per cent.

“All the players right now are Champions League winners, so that belief is in their mind that they can do it.

“You looked at the way they played against Liverpool, they’ve got good defenders, they’re strong in every department. So I think they are title contenders.”

BETTER CALL SAUL

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia has welcomed Saul Niguez to Stamford Bridge after the 26-year-old joined Chelsea on a loan deal with the option to buy yesterday.

The Spanish midfielder had been tipped to leave Atletico all summer, with a deal finally being struck late last night.

And speaking on Saul's arrival, Granovskaia said: "We welcome Saul to the Club and believe he completes our squad as we compete for honours in five different competitions this season.

"He is a proven winner, a player with huge experience and we know he will be very well-suited to the challenges that face us on all fronts in the coming year."

SUMMER SPENDING

According to analysis by the Deloitte Sports Business Group, this summer represented the lowest gross spending between season window since 2015.

The analysis suggests top-flight clubs spent a combined £1.1billion before 11pm last night, 11% less than last summer's window.

And Deloitte report that the gross spending is down 20% on 2019, largely due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Despite that the number of players signed by Premier League clubs actually increased.

Last summer 132 signings were made, while 148 new deals were announced before yesterday's deadline.