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The 2024/25 transfer window is officially closed after a frantic transfer deadline day.
At the close of business on deadline day, Premier League clubs had spent around £1.8 billion.
Arsenal completed a loan move for Raheem Sterling, while Chelsea signed Jason Sancho from Manchester United, also on a season-long loan.
United completed a £50m deal for Manuel Ugarte and Ivan Toney sealed his switch to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli.
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31st Aug 2024, 21:52By Phil Spencer
Jadon Sancho explains Chelsea move
Jadon Sancho has spoken of his excitement at reuniting with Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.
The winger has now been announced by the Blues after agreeing a season-long loan deal with the obligation to make the move permanent.
Speaking to Chelsea's website, he said: "I’m really excited to be here. London is where I grew up and I’m happy to be back.
"It's been a bit crazy. Obviously, it was the last day of the transfer window so it's expected to be a bit crazy, but I'm really happy it's all finally done.
"Chelsea is iconic. My idols growing up were Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and now I have the opportunity to play for this club like them. It’s a great feeling."
Explaining his decision to join, Sancho said: "I think it’s the manager who really drew me to the project.
"I knew him from his time with Pep Guardiola in Manchester City. He spoke to me on the phone about this project and what he was building here, and for a young player like myself it’s exciting and I can’t wait to get started."
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31st Aug 2024, 15:51By Joe Moore
Zoum-ing off
Kurt Zoumahas officially moved to Saudi Arabia.
West Ham have confirmed the centre-back's exit to Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah on loan.
The defender was made surplus to requirements by the Hammers this summer, with the club looking to find a buyer for most of the summer.
After being stripped of the captain's armband - with Jarrod Bowen the club's new skipper - Saudi looked the most likely route out of east London.
West Ham have now announced his departure, with Zouma seeing out the rest of his Hammers contract on loan with Al-Orobah, where he is expected to sign permanently as a free agent next summer.
"Everyone at West Ham would like to wish Kurt the best for his loan spell," read a brief statement from the Premier League club.
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31st Aug 2024, 15:12By Joe Moore
Saying his goodbyes
Ivan Toney has been spotted at the Gtech Community Stadium watching Brentford take on Southampton ahead of his move to Saudi Arabia.
The striker completed a £40million move to Al Ahli on Deadline Day last night.
But he's stayed behind in London to watch the Bees before bidding farewell and jetting off for the Middle East.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank paid tribute to the frontman after his exit was confirmed, saying he 'leaves as a Brentford legend'.
“It’s been a pleasure to work with Ivan over the last four years," said the boss. “He has averaged more than one goal every two games, which is an unbelievable number.
“On the pitch, he has been a fantastic goalscorer, link-up player and leader. He has pushed the team, the squad and himself.
“It’s a wonderful journey that we have been on together. Ivan helped the club and the team, and the club and the team have helped Ivan.
“I’m happy he has an opportunity to try something new in his life and career. We thank him for so many magic moments and wish him all the best for his next chapter. Ivan leaves as a Brentford legend.”
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31st Aug 2024, 12:29By Joe Moore
Welcome surprise
Mikel Arteta has hailed the arrival of Raheem Sterling after the winger's arrival on loan.
Sporting director Edu has admitted it was never in their plan to sign the Chelsea man, but it appears the manager is delighted to add his talents to his attacking line-up.
Sterling is at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Brighton, but has not been registered in time to play.
On signing Sterling, Arteta said: “We know the qualities he has. It is a bigger step-up for us.
“We have brought a top talent who has a loads of experience, hopefully he impacts the team in a good way.”
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31st Aug 2024, 11:18By Sean O'Brien
Exiled
Napoli have booted Victor Osimhen from their first-team squad and handed his shirt number to Romelu Lukaku.
The 25-year-old striker was expected to leave on Deadline Day but moves to Chelsea and Al Ahli fell through.
It is understood delegates from Chelsea were in Naples until the final moments of transfer window before accepting a deal could not be done.
Meanwhile, Al Ahli signed Ivan Toney from Brentford, despite agreeing a deal to buy Osimhen earlier on Friday.
The Nigerian is now stuck at Napoli despite his relationship with the club being broken.
Osimhen no longer appears on the club website, while new signing Lukaku is listed as their No.9.
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31st Aug 2024, 10:50By Joe Moore
Second thoughts
Chelseapulled the plug onDeivid Washington's transferto sister clubStrasbourg over fears of the scrutiny the deal would bring the club.
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That's for a player who only joined the Blues last summer for around £13m and has made just three first-team appearances.
He was ready to undergo his medical to seal the move to the Ligue 1 club, only for Chelsea to back out of the deal after questions were asked over its legitimacy when both clubs are owned by the same man.
Those questions came from pundits in the media - including talkSPORT host Jim White and Arsenal legend Martin Keown - but Laurens says the Premier League and FIFA also raised concerns over the transfer between the two sides.
It is also claimed Diego Moreira's movefrom Chelsea to Strasbourg earlier in the summer window for around £7.5m is being reviewed by the Premier League and FIFA.
Chelsea were said to be looking to raise around £20m in player sales this summer to help balance their books and keep on the right side of spending regulations.
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31st Aug 2024, 09:40By Sean O'Brien
Chalobah deal gets done
Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Trevoh Chalobah on loan from Chelsea.
The Blues academy graduate was not part of Blues manager Enzo Maresca's plans for the 2024/25 season.
talkSPORT understands the season-long deal, which narrowly beat Friday night's 11pm deadline, does not include an option or obligation to buy.
Chalobah said:“I'm delighted to join an ambitious club like Crystal Palace. I know some of the boys in the squad well and I'm looking forward to playing alongside them in front of the amazing support at Selhurst Park.”
Chairman Steve Parish also said:“Trevoh is a talented young man and when the opportunity to bring him to Palace for the season arose, we were determined to seize it. I’m delighted that he has joined us on loan, and we believe he will be a great addition.”
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31st Aug 2024, 08:34By Sean O'Brien
Winners and losers
Transfer Deadline Day did not disappoint with three of the Premier League's biggest clubs all completing late blockbuster deals.
It meant that spending in England's top-flight surpassed £1.8billion over the course of the summer window
The biggest deal involving a Premier League side on deadline day belonged to Manchester United who completed the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain for £50.5m.
Here, talkSPORT.com assesses the winners and losers, as well as wrapping up every Deadline Day deal...
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31st Aug 2024, 07:25By Jake Lambourne
Deadline day recap
There was a flurry of late activity on transfer deadline day, with numerous deals announced in the early hours of this morning - hours after the 11pm deadline had closed.
Here's a summary of all the biggest deadline day moves...
Raheem Sterling completed a season-long loan move from Chelsea to Arsenal.
Armando Broja left Chelsea along with Sterling in a loan move to Everton, despite a foot injury derailing a proposed move to Ipswich.
Chelsea, meanwhile, brought in Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on loan until the end of the season. The deal includes an obligation for Chelsea to sign Sancho for between £20-25m next summer.
Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney completed a switch to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli for around £40million.
Man United signed Manuel Ugarte from PSG for £50m, while Scotland midfield duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour moved to Napoli.
Arsenal added Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan to replace Aaron Ramsdale, who joined Southampton on a permanent deal.
There were two other outgoings at Arsenal as Eddie Nketiah joined Crystal Palace for £30m and Reiss Nelson was loaned to Fulham
Crystal Palace also landed defender Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg and goalkeeper Matt Turner on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest.
Wolves signed Portuguese winger Carlos Forbs from Ajax on loan and Brazil midfielder Andre from Fluminense, as well as goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Crystal Palace for a £10m fee.
Southampton landed Maxwel Cornet on a season-long loan from West Ham.
James Ward-Prowse joined Nottingham Forest from West Ham on a loan deal, with Forest completing a move for defender Morato from Benfica.
West Ham signed Carlos Soler on a season-long loan from Paris St Germain.
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31st Aug 2024, 02:02By Jack Cunningham
Broja checks in
Everton have announced the signing of Armando Broja on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season.
The deal includes an option to make the move permanent next summer for £30 million.
Broja was set to join Ipswich Town earlier in the window, but complications with a medical saw the Tractor Boys try to re-negotiate.
However, an agreement couldn't be reached and Everton have stepped in.
Speaking to the club's website about the transfer, director fo football Kevin Thelwell said: "Having monitored Armando's journey for a number of years, we're very pleased to have been able to bring him to the Club.
"Armando is still a young player who has already built up some impressive experience but someone we also feel has lots more potential to be unlocked.
"First and foremost, we will work with him to get him fit as soon as possible. Then, his addition will strengthen our options in the attacking department.”
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31st Aug 2024, 01:51By Jack Cunningham
A Sterling deal
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Raheem Sterling from Chelsea on a season-long loan.
The England international is set to be reunited with his old manager Mikel Arteta at the Emirates.
Chelsea and Arsenal will split Sterling's wages 50/50, and there is no loan fee.
There is also no option or obligation to buy included in the deal.
Sterling was determined to make a move that appealed to him, and he will be delighted to get the chance to prove he can still deliver at the top level and get back to his best under Arteta, who he worked closely with at Manchester City.
Speaking about the move, Sterling said: “Joining Arsenal is really an unbelievable feeling. I’m buzzing”.
“This is a perfect fit for me!
"You see the journey the boys are on, and the hunger, and I keep saying again, the togetherness is something I’m looking to be part of”.
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31st Aug 2024, 01:35By Jack Cunningham
Won the Reiss
Fulham have confirmed the signing of Reiss Nelson on loan from Arsenal for the remainder of the season.
The winger had interest from Ipswich Town, but he elected to stay in London and join the Cottagers.
West Ham were also offered the chance to sign him, but they said no.
Speaking to the club's website about the deal, Tony Khan said: “I'm very happy to welcome Reiss Nelson to Fulham Football Club! Reiss is a talented young player, and we're excited that he's joined the squad on loan!
“His arrival concludes a busy transfer window for the Club, and we're all looking forward to a great season ahead!
“Come on Fulham!”
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30th Aug 2024, 00:59By Jack Cunningham
Few more deals
Right, as we approach the 1am deadline, there are few more deals still coming through.
Wolves have confirmed that Carlos Forbs from Ajax on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Meanwhile, Matt Turner has swapped Nottingham Forest for Crystal Palace.
The American has signed on a season-long loan and will provide competition for Dean Henderson.
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30th Aug 2024, 00:53By Jack Cunningham
Bye, Ivan
Brentford have now confirmed the departure of Ivan Toney to Al-Ahli.
The Bees have pocketed £40 million for the England international, who had less than a year left on his deal.
Premier League clubs had looked at a deal for the striker, but Toney has been offered around £400,000 per week to make the move to the Middle East.
In a post, the club's manager Thomas Frank thanked Toney for his contribution to Brentford.
He said: “It’s been a pleasure to work with Ivan over the last four years.
“He has averaged more than one goal every two games, which is an unbelievable number.
“On the pitch, he has been a fantastic goalscorer, link-up player and leader. He has pushed the team, the squad and himself.
“It’s a wonderful journey that we have been on together. Ivan helped the club and the team, and the club and the team have helped Ivan.
“I’m happy he has an opportunity to try something new in his life and career. We thank him for so many magic moments and wish him all the best for his next chapter. Ivan leaves as a Brentford legend.”
Toney leaves west London having made 141 senior appearances in which he scored 72 goals and set up a further 23.
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30th Aug 2024, 00:29By Jack Cunningham
Two down, seven to go
Right, we've got the next Premier League deadline day deal announced.
Southampton have confirmed the loan acquisition of Maxwel Cornet from West Ham.
The Ivorian joins the Saints for the remainder of this campaign and will add some pace and quality to the Southampton's team.
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30th Aug 2024, 00:10By Jack Cunningham
The actual last hour
So, the transfer window officially closed over an hour ago at 11pm, but the actual end of the trading period is at 1am.
This is because any team who has submitted a deal sheet has until 1am to announce they've completed a signing.
We currently have nine deal sheets in, and we are one down with eight to go.
This is because Leicester have announced the loan signing of Odsonne Edouard from Crystal Palace.
The Frenchman joins on a season-long loan from the Eagles to the Foxes.
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30th Aug 2024, 00:05By Jack Cunningham
Sterling latest
While we wait for Raheem Sterling's deal from Chelsea to Arsenal to go through, we have some more information on the structure of the deal.
The Gunners and Blues are splitting the player's wages 50/50, and there is no loan fee.
The player is currently undergoing his medical, and if everything is fine, he'll become a new Gunners player.
Sterling could even be in the stands for Arsenal's match against Brighton, live on talkSPORT, tomorrow.
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30th Aug 2024, 23:57By Jack Cunningham
Deal sheets
The Premier League are reporting that nine deal sheets are currently lodged with the top-flight.
However, one remains unknown...
- Armando Broja - Chelsea to Everton - Loan
- Raheem Sterling - Chelsea to Arsenal - Loan
- Reiss Nelson - Arsenal to Fulham - Loan
- Maxwel Cornet - West Ham to Southampton - Loan
- Jadon Sancho - Man United to Chelsea - Loan
- Trevoh Chalobah - Chelsea to Crystal Palace - Loan
- Odsonne Edouard - Crystal Palace to Leicester - Loan
- Carlos Forbs - Ajax to Wolves - Loan
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30th Aug 2024, 23:53By Jack Cunningham
Done deals
Right, while we wait on Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho, let's have a whizz through a few other big Premier League deals.
Andre
Wolves have completed the £20 million signing of Brazilian midfielder Andre from Fluminese.
The 23-year-old had been close to joining Fulham earlier this summer and in January, but he's joined Gary O'Neil's men
Morato
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the permanent signing of Morato from Benfica for £15 million.
The Brazilian centre-back has penned a five-year deal.
James Ward-Prowse
Forest have also announced the signing of Ward-Prowse from West Ham.
The England international moves to the City Ground on a season-long loan.
Carlos Soler
As Ward-Prowse leaves West Ham, the Hammers announced the arrival of Soler from Paris Saint-Germain.
That is a season-long loan deal.
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30th Aug 2024, 23:44By Jack Cunningham
Deal sheet
We've been talking about a deal sheet all night, and how important one could be.
So, here are the key things to know.
. If a club wants to complete a deal after the 11pm deadline, a deal sheet has to be submitted
. A deal sheet must include the signatures of both clubs and the player, and it has to show enough of the transfer has been completed
. A deal sheet must be submitted between 9-11pm
. Once a deal sheet is submitted, clubs have an extra two hours to ensure the transfer is completed
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30th Aug 2024, 23:37By Jack Cunningham
Record transfer
Birmingham City have confirmed the signing of Jay Stansfield from Fulham for a League One-record fee, which talkSPORT understands to be £15 million, with an additional £5m in add-ons.
It's an incredible deal, and the player returns to St Andrews after spending last year on loan.
Stansfield made 43 appearances for the Blues last season, and now he returns from Fulham.
The Cottagers have also bagged a 20 per cent sell-on clause, and the player has signed a seven-year deal.
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30th Aug 2024, 23:27By Jack Cunningham
Out of nowhere
Armando Broja looked to be going to Ipswich or nowhere, but Everton have submitted a deal sheet to get that one done.
The Toffees are looking at a loan with an option to buy for £30 million.
Talks between Ipswich and Chelsea broke down today, and Everton have swooped in.
Broja would add some competition to Sean Dyche's squad, but they've got a race against time to get this one finished.
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30th Aug 2024, 23:18By Jack Cunningham
Deals in play
Right, so the transfer window is closed, but there is a lot going on.
Here are the main things to watch out for.
Raheem Sterling
Sterling has arrived at London Colney for a medical at Arsenal before joining the Gunners on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
The England winger is determined for this deal to happen.
Jadon Sancho
While Sterling heads out on loan, Sancho is heading back to London to join Chelsea on loan with an obligation to buy for around £25 million.
The England winger has a career lifeline after being cut out at Old Trafford.
Jay Stansfield
This one is absolutely incredible because talkSPORT understands that Birmingham City have agreed a £10 million deal with Fulham for the player.
This is a League One record.
Eddie Nketiah
Nketiah has swapped north London for south London as he's joined Crystal Palace from Arsenal.
It's a deal worth £30 million.
Ivan Toney
Toney's Premier League career is over as he's now completed a £40 million deal from Brentford to Al-Ahli.
The England striker is set to earn around £400,000 per week.
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30th Aug 2024, 23:06By Jack Cunningham
Window slams shut!
That's it, the 2024/25 transfer window is officially shut, but there are still numerous deals that are in play.
Raheem Sterling is on the verge of joining Arsenal on loan from Chelsea.
The player is now undergoing a medical ahead of completing that temporary switch to the Emirates.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are going to bring Jadon Sancho in on loan from Manchester United with an obligation to buy.
There are also lots of other Premier League deals in play, and we'll have them all as they happen.
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30th Aug 2024, 22:56By Jack Cunningham
Sterling deal
Raheem Sterling has arrived at London Colney for a medical ahead of a potential loan move from Chelsea to Arsenal.
The deal between the two clubs is now on the verge of being agreed.
Sterling is very keen on joining the Gunners and reuniting with Mikel Arteta.
Both clubs have been working for hours on this, and the player is now undergoing a medical.
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