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DEADLINE DAY did not disappoint as clubs scrambled to get last minute deals over the line.
In one of the signings of the summer, Saul Niguez is heading to Chelsea on loan after the Blues swooped for their man late in the evening.
But Atleti fans were appeased by the arrival of former favourite Antoine Griezmann, who joins from Barcelona with an obligation to buy.
Luuk De Jong was his replacement at the Nou Camp, while PSG sensationally turned down a mammoth bid from Real Madrid for Kylian Mbappe.
Tottenham were busy, bringing in Emerson Royal while Odsonne Edouard is a Premier League player after completing his move from Celtic to Crystal Palace.
Follow all of the latest transfer updates and Deadline Day reaction below...
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RAD-ICAL MOVE
Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao has terminated his Galatasaray contract and signed for Rayo Vallecano.
The 35-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the LaLiga outfit.
Falcao was said to be disappointed Galatsaray missed out on Champions League qualification last season.
Serie A sides Genoa and Venezia were also said to be keen.
But he has sealed a move back to Spain where he burst onto the scene with Atletico Madrid.
KEEP YOUR BEEK OUT
Manchester United reportedly blocked Donny van de Beek from joining Everton on loan on deadline day.
That is despite the £35million midfielder ‘wanting to leave’ Old Trafford.
And according to AD in his homeland, the Dutch international was hoping to secure a transfer away this summer to get playing regularly again.
Everton was the most likely destination with the Toffees willing and able to meet the demands of the £125,000-a-week flop.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer put the brakes on a move and prevented the centre-mid from leaving, labelling a deal as ‘non-negotiable’ and promising the midfielder he will ‘get his chances’.
LAST MINUTE SIGNING
Another move left right to the last minute was Antoine Griezmann's return to Atletico Madrid.
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.
DOWN TO THE WIRE
Helder Costa left Leeds United for Valencia at the eleventh hour last night.
The 27-year-old joins the La Liga club on an initial loan move with the option to buy.
But Leeds United did not announce the deal until after the 11pm deadline.
And according to The Athletic journalist Phil Hay, the Spanish FA were still waiting to approve Costa’s move to Valencia at 11:27pm last night.
In the end the move went through without a hitch but it was certainly one of the latest of the day.
Getty Images BLUE RETURN
Chelsea have not given up on signing Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde and could return for him in January, according to the Guardian.
The Blues were strongly linked with the Frenchman all summer, but after the La Liga club refused to let him leave for anything less than his £65million release clause.
Kounde had been linked with other clubs, but it was Chelsea who he had his heart set on signing.
Sevilla Sporting Director Monchi said: "There's been a lot of talk about moves made for Jules, the majority of which were rejected by the player.
"If there was one club he liked the look of, it was Chelsea."
BETTER CAUL SAUL
New Chelsea midfielder Saul Niguez has sent a message to fans after sealing a deadline day move from Atletico Madrid.
He said: "I am very excited to start this new challenge with Chelsea.
"Blues fans, I am one of you now and I can’t wait to wear the shirt, start training and see all of you. See you soon!"
WOULD YOU LUUK AT THAT
Barcelona have signed Luuk de Jong from Sevilla after making a staggering £73million loss on Antoine Griezmann.
The LaLiga giants splashed out £107m in 2019 to bring the French forward to the Nou Camp.
But his sub-par form mixed with Barcelona's desperate financial situation saw the club sell him back to Atletico Madrid in a deadline day deal worth just £34m.
After making a stomach-churning £73m loss on Griezmann in just two years, Barca have turned to ex-Newcastle flop De Jong, 31, to provide backup to Memphis Depay and Sergio Aguero.
LACA LATEST
Alexandre Lacazette is set to leave Arsenal on a free transfer next summer.
According to football.london the Frenchman has rejected a contract extension from the Gunners.
The 30-year-old was linked with a move away from North London with his contract expiring at the end of the season, but no move materialised.
It means Lacazette is free to agree a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January 1, and this campaign looks set to be his last at Arsenal.
TOMIYASU PLAN
Arsenal signing Takehiro Tomiyasu appears set to be operated as a right-back to replace Hector Bellerin, who joined Real Betis on loan.
Tomiyasu could face competition from Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who stayed at the Gunners and remains part of Mikel Arteta’s plans.
The Japan international will also have to overcome Cedric Soares and Calum Chambers for a place in Arteta’s starting line-up.
The versatile defender can also play at centre-back and defensive midfield
WHO IS WHO
Arsenal signing Takehiro Tomiyasu began his career in Japan with Avispa Fukuoka before moving on to Sint-Truiden.
Tomiyasu was named the Belgian team's player of the season for the 2018-2019 campaign and then moved to Bologna.
The defender made 64 appearances for the Serie A club across all competitions and netted two goals last season.
The versatile Japan international can play at centre-back, right-back and defensive midfield
LATE BUSINESS
Bayern Munich legend Jerome Boateng is close to joining Lyon.
That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims Boateng is already in France.
The defender is a free agent and can thus move to any club even thought the transfer window has slammed shut.
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PEN PALS
Cristiano Ronaldo will take penalty duties from Bruno Fernandes after his return to Manchester United, according to club legend Rio Ferdinand.
Ferdinand told his FIVE YouTube channel: “I think Bruno gives up penalties but doesn’t relinquish free-kicks and corners.
“The free-kicks around the box, he’s going to be on them I think. I think his record demands that he should do that.
“He [Ronaldo] takes the penalties, 100 per cent.
“They agree to give him the penalties but I think free-kicks around the box, Bruno’s just wiping the ball down and putting it down”
WILLIAN MESSAGE
Willian issued a message to Arsenal fans after terminating his contract at the Emirates.
The former Chelsea star said: “I would like to thank Arsenal for the opportunity they have given to me and for the warm welcome received by everybody at the club.
“Unfortunately things on the pitch didn’t go the way we had all planned and hoped, I received a lot of criticism especially from some members of the press that I had come here for financial reasons…
“I hope with my actions today explain to those people and they now understand that was not the case.
“I hope it teaches some people that they should not be so quick to pass judgement and creat(e) bad environments to make themselves important even though I accept that’s part of the game”
RONALDO PAYMENT DETAILS
Manchester United will pay Juventus a €15million (£12.9m) transfer fee for Cristiano Ronaldo over the next five years with an additional €8m (£6.9m) payable upon activating a number of performance related add-ons.
An official statement from Juve read: “Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that an agreement with Manchester United FC Ltd for the definitive disposal of the registration rights of the player Dos Santos Aveiro Cristiano Ronaldo has been reached for a consideration of € 15.0 million payable in five financial years, which might be increased, up to a maximum of €8.0 million, upon achievement of specific performance objectives over the duration of the employment contract with the player.
“This operation generates a negative economic impact of approximately €14.0 million on the 2020/2021 financial year due to the partial write-down of the net book value of the player’s registration rights.”
Ronaldo is expected to make his debut after the international break
BELLER-OUT
Hector Bellerin joined boyhood club Real Betis on loan after Arsenal struck a deal to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Bellerin failed to feature in any of the Gunners’ first three Premier League games, with Calum Chambers and Cedric Soares preferred.
In a statement on their club website, Arsenal posted: “Everyone at Arsenal wishes Hector the best of luck with Real Betis this season.”
Now Tomiyasu will hope to have as much – if not more – success than the Spain international after his move to the Emirates
TRAORE REMINDER
Wolves rejected a £30million bid from Tottenham for Adama Traore on Monday.
That is according to The Athletic, who report that Bruno Lage's side weren't interested in selling Traore to Spurs.
The north Londoners did not come back with an improved offer on Tuesday.
Thus, the winger will be staying at Molineux this season
AURIER TERMINATED
Tottenham and Serge Aurier have mutually agreed to terminate his contract shortly after deadline day.
Aurier still had a year left on his deal but Spurs were unable to sell him this summer.
Lille and Genoa posed as options but a move to either team did not materialise.
Therefore, the full-back will be leaving the club as a free agent
CR7 AGAIN?
Manchester United signing Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to reclaim the iconic No7 jersey following confirmation of his return to Old Trafford, reports suggest.
Edinson Cavani, who is currently allocated that number, is reportedly willing to give up the cherished shirt.
And there is a precedent for changing Premier League squad numbers.
Former Tottenham ace Emmanuel Adebayor switched from 25 to 10 in the 2012-2013 season.
Nevertheless, the Premier League has given no indication on how the request would be received
MAITLAND-NILES SITUATION
Arsenal ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles will stay at the club after his move to Everton was blocked.
Maitland-Niles publicly asked to leave and go to a team where he was ‘wanted’ on Instagram.
According to the Daily Mirror’s John Cross, however, the midfielder has held clear-the-air talks with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
And the 24-year-old will now be in Arteta’s plans for this season
AOUAR STAYS
Lyon star Houssem Aouar was linked with a move to Arsenal and Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
But Aouar ultimately stayed in the Ligue 1 outfit for yet another season.
The two north London clubs could come back in the future as the playmaker’s contract runs out in 2023.
Nevertheless, Arsenal are in no urgent need as they signed Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid
DE JONG DONE DEAL
Barcelona have confirmed the arrival of Luuk de Jong from Sevilla on deadline day.
This comes after Barca made a staggering £73million loss on Antoine Griezmann, who returned to Atletico Madrid.
The Blaugrana are dealing with some serious financial problems that led to Lionel Messi leaving the club.
A handful of other players also had to take pay-cuts
OUT OF LAC
Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette has decided that he wants to leave the club once his contract expires next summer.
That is according to Football London, who report that Lacazette is set for his last 10 months at the Emirates.
This means the centre-forward is free to talk with other clubs about a free transfer in January before his deal expires in June.
The France international has been linked with an exit from north London throughout the entire summer transfer window
RON THE RIGHT TRACK
Juventus are reportedly set to save a significant amount of cash after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure.
Ronaldo left Juve to return to Manchester United after a £12.9million deal, that is expected to include add-ons.
According to Calcio e Finanza, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s exit will contribute to the Bianconeri being €52.332million (£44.9m) better off.
Juventus, though, haven’t been able to sign a big star to replace the Portugal international
GOING FOR THE KYL
Real Madrid didn't get to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window.
Reports suggest Real offered a whopping £189million for Mbappe but PSG turned them down.
However, the star striker's contract with the Parisians runs out next summer and he doesn't seem at all keen on extending his stay in the French capital.
Therefore, the France international will be free to seal a move to Los Blancos in January
THE ED
Former Manchester United target Eduardo Camavinga joined Real Madrid during transfer deadline day.
Camavinga moved from Rennes after a €40million (£34.4m) deal that saw him signing a six-year deal.
The midfielder was linked with United among other clubs before becoming a Real player.
But reports suggest the France international only wanted to go to Spain all along