THE transfer window is sealed shut for another year – and clubs are bedding in their new signings ahead of another weekend of Premier League football.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is available for Chelsea after his switch was CONFIRMED by the Blues.
But Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at Old Trafford and he was on the Manchester United's subs bench vs Leicester.
Liverpool also made a move, with the Reds securing the loan signing of former Arsenal target Arthur Melo from Juventus.
Manchester City announced the £15m signing of Dortmund's Manuel Akanji.
That means Pep Guardiola will have a plethora of defensive options with none of his centre-backs set to leave.
And we also have every single deal completed this summer in what has been a mega-spending period for the Premier League.
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- Alex Terrell
Mik – we did great in the window
Mikel Arteta was delighted with Arsenal’s transfer window.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, but the club missed out on Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa on deadline day.
In total, the Gunners made five summer signings, the pair from City, Marquinhos from Sao Paulo, Fabio Vieira from Porto and Matt Turner, a goalkeeper from the MLS.
Arteta said: “We had a lot of things still to do in the squad.
“You see the amount of departures compared to the recruitment and again the club has done a phenomenal job and put everything on the table to try to bring in the players and profile that we wanted.
“We did the business pretty early, but unfortunately in the last 72 hours Thomas (Partey) got injured in the same place as last time and then Mo (Mohamed Elneny) has a long-term injury and we had to react in the market.
“We tried and at the end of the day we have to bring in the players we feel are right for the team and the club, but we didn’t manage to do that.”
- Alex Terrell
Jadon: I’ve got more to ‘cho
Jadon Sancho is in his best form since joining Manchester United – and says there is more to come, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
The winger, 22, suffered in his first season at Old Trafford, falling out of the England squad along the way.
But after scoring two goals in three consecutive wins for the Red Devils he believes he has turned the corner.
Sancho said: “I have still got more to come but I feel good, like I’m in a good moment on and off the pitch.”
The Red Devils were humiliated 4-0 at Brentford having lost 2-1 to Brighton in their first game at home.
Sancho said: “We felt we just had to wake up after the Brentford game and we have three wins in a row now so we have to keep it up.”
- Alex Terrell
Pep's lining the coffers
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City's sale of the century has put them in a perfect position to continue their recent domestic domination.
The champions have raked in more than £190MILLION during the summer transfer window – a record for the Premier League era.
That rises to north of £240m for the calendar year with the sale of Ferran Torres to Barcelona back in January.
Six new faces arrived in 2022, including the New Year acquisition of striker Julian Alvarez, for a total of around £136m.
That leaves a net profit of more than £100m since the turn of the year.
Ahead of today's trip to Aston Villa, boss Guardiola said: "You hear theories about the economy – but we need to be balanced.
"What's happened in the last couple of years means we are in the perfect position for the next years."
- Joshua Mbu
Good morning footy fans
Spurs youngster Bryan Gil posted a cryptic social media message hinting he is unhappy at being denied a deadline day move.
The winger was expected to rejoin Valencia on loan for the season.
But Tottenham blocked Gil's exit at the last moment after missing out on Leeds' Dan James to Fulham.
Gil wrote, in Spanish, on social media: "Sometimes an old photo makes us value the moments where we were happiest and we didn't realise."
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola said worries over the fitness records of his four centre halves was behind his deadline day move for Manuel Akanji.
The Man City boss said: “We had four incredible centre backs before Manuel – but sometimes Ayme had tough injuries.
“He’s getting better but might be another month or month and a half. Nathan could not play recently with muscular problems.
“We had an opportunity to bring Manuel, with one year left in Dortmund. He’s got a lot of experience in Germany and Switzerland.
“He’s perfect for what we need, good in the build up, fast, we played against him for Dortmund."
Finally, Brendan Rodgers has launched a blistering attack on Wesley Fofana's advisers.
The centre-back aimed a swipe at the Leicester boss in his farewell message after joining Chelsea for £70million.
And Rodgers rapped: "I would say the post didn't come from Wesley.
“I know that for sure because I've had other experiences where I had a message from Wesley, which I knew wasn't from Wesley.
"So the post is probably a cheap shot towards the end from people and representatives other than him."
- Anthony Chapman
Done Deal – Alonso to Barcelona
Barcelona have announced the signing of former Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso.
The defender technically became a free agent on deadline day after his Blues deal was terminated.
But Alonso has instantly joined Barcelona, penning a one-year contract.
- Anthony Chapman
Top deadline day Prem transfers
There were numerous big dealings in the Premier League on transfer deadline day.
A lot clubs landed that special player needed to make them tick.
And some teams even landed two or MORE in a frantic rush.
But who got the best deal of the transfer window? SunSport rates the top 10…
- Anthony Chapman
Broja pens new Chelsea deal
Armando Broja has committed his future to Chelsea.
That's after signing a new SIX year deal.
The striker was strongly linked with an exit this summer.
But Broja is firmly in Thomas Tuchel's plans after penning his new contract.
- Anthony Chapman
Done deal – Gomes to Lille
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes completed a surprise loan move to Lille this morning.
The Portuguese ace has fallen out of Frank Lampard's plans.
And he will now spend the rest of the season in France.
- Anthony Chapman
Gilmour says goodbye to Blues
Billy Gilmour has posted an emotional farewell message to Chelsea after joining Brighton on a permanent deal.
The Scot said: "Thank you for everything Chelsea. I’ve developed so much here and met people who will be friends for life.
"I’ve grown from a young boy to a man but I feel now is the time to make the next step in my career.
"Good luck and all the best! Once a blue, always a blue!"
- Anthony Chapman
Best XI of free transfers
Deadline day might be over.
But there's a whole host of players who remain without a club.
Covering all positions on the field, some free agents have won league cups, titles and even the Champions League.
Would you like your side to pick up some of these bargains?
- Anthony Chapman
Gil in cryptic transfer post
Spurs youngster Bryan Gil has posted a cryptic social media message hinting he is unhappy at being denied a deadline day move.
The winger was expected to rejoin Valencia on loan for the season.
But Tottenham blocked Gil's exit at the last moment after missing out on Leeds' Dan James to Fulham.
Gil wrote, in Spanish, on social media: "Sometimes an old photo makes us value the moments where we were happiest and we didn't realise."
- John Hutchinson
Set for a big Haal?
With the transfer window slammed shut, the latest clutch of signings will do well to start as red-hot as Erling Haaland.
The giant striker could be on course to smash a number of Premier League goalscoring records this season, according to the latest odds from sports betting app SBK.
The odds of the prolific Norwegian scoring more than 32 goals this season – a record set by Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah in the 2017/18 season – are offered at a record low of just 9/5, or a 36 per cent probability.
The collapse in Haaland’s record-breaking odds comes after he has hit a staggering NINE goals in his opening five games – the quickest time a player has hit that number in Premier League history.
SBK have also priced the 22-year-old at just 15/1 to score more than five goals in a single game – a record jointly held by Andy Cole, Alan Shearer, Jermain Defoe, Dimitar Berbatov and Sergio Aguero.
The betting company have never previously offered odds as short for a player to net six, further underlining Haaland’s threat in front of goal.
Whilst the odds of the City striker breaking the record for the most hat-tricks in a single season – currently held by Alan Shearer who hit five during the 1995-96 campaign – currently stand at 5/2, another all-time low.
Haaland is also now long odds-on at 3/10 to win this season’s Premier League Golden Boot.
- Anthony Chapman
Biggest net-spenders in Premier League
Top flight English clubs smashed the £1billion net-spend barrier for the first time ever in a summer transfer window.
Incredibly, just three clubs made a profit as teams splashed the cash on expensive signings.
Let's take a look at those figures…
- Anthony Chapman
Arteta not upset over Luiz
Mikel Arteta claims there are no regrets over missing out on a deadline day deal for Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz.
The Arsenal boss said: “The club has done a phenomenal job to bring in the profile of players we wanted, but unfortunately in the final 72 hours of the window we lost Thomas Partey and Mo Elneny.
“We tried to react in the market but we didn’t manage to do that. Time was a big limitation and we didn’t find the right player.
“But it was important not to panic and I think we have learned a lot from what has happened in the past."
- Anthony Chapman
Pep explains late Akanji swoop
Pep Guardiola said worries over the fitness records of his four centre halves was behind his deadline day move for Manuel Akanji.
Pep said: “We had four incredible centre backs before Manuel – but sometimes Ayme had tough injuries.
“He’s getting better but might be another month or month and a half. Nathan could not play recently with muscular problems.
“We had an opportunity to bring Manuel, with one year left in Dortmund. He’s got a lot of experience in Germany and Switzerland.
“He’s perfect for what we need, good in the build up, fast, we played against him for Dortmund."
- Anthony Chapman
Rodgers blasts Fofana’s Chelsea advisors
Brendan Rodgers has launched a blistering attack on Wesley Fofana's advisers.
The centre-back aimed a swipe at the Leicester boss in his farewell message after joining Chelsea for £70million.
And Rodgers rapped: "I would say the post didn't come from Wesley.
“I know that for sure because I've had other experiences where I had a message from Wesley, which I knew wasn't from Wesley.
"So the post is probably a cheap shot towards the end from people and representatives other than him."
- Sam Dymond
Erik to decide on Antony
Erik ten Hag will make a late decision as to whether involve new signing Antony in Sunday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal.
The Brazilian winger only completed his long-awaited move to Old Trafford yesterday morning, but he is eligible for this weekend’s game.
Speaking at his press conference this afternoon, the Manchester United boss updated the assembled pack on the 22-year-old’s progress.
“Today he did his first training, individually,” he revealed.
“On Saturday we have two team sessions. After that, I’ll think about it and we’ll take a decision.”
- Sam Dymond
Bruno doesn't deny Denayer links
The transfer window may have slammed shut last night, but the market is still open for free agents to find a new club.
One such player is former Manchester City centre-back Jason Denayer, who is unattached after his four-year spell at Lyon came to an end.
The Belgian international has been linked with a move to Wolves, and Molineux boss Bruno Lage has refused to rule it out.
“Let’s see what happens in the next days, I know Denayer very well," he said.
“We’re happy with our centre-backs, but there's a gap and if we have a chance to bring in one experienced player, it would be better."
- Sam Dymond
Potter excited by happy Gilmour
One of the most intriguing transfers of deadline day was Billy Gilmour's permanent switch from Chelsea to Brighton.
The Scotland international was so highly thought of at Stamford Bridge 18 months ago, but has barely had a look-in since his ill-fated loan move to Norwich.
But when Thomas Tuchel revealed that the 21-year-old midfielder was surplus to requirements, Graham Potter was quick to pounce.
Gilmour yesterday referred to the move as a 'no brainer', and today Potter demonstrated similar delight.
"He's an exciting signing for us," he said.
"[Billy is] a very able footballer, a great character and personality. I think he'll fit into the group."
The former Rangers youth teamer makes the move to the south coast for £9m, signing a four-year deal.
- Sam Dymond
Fofana available for London derby
New Chelsea centre-back Wesley Fofana is available for selection ahead of tomorrow’s London derby with West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
The 21-year-old Frenchman joined the Blues on Wednesday for £75m, signing a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Manager Thomas Tuchel announced this afternoon that he was delighted to get his man, and played down the suggestion that the player was disrespectful to former club Leicester during negotiations.
“He has the kind of profile that we identified very early as replacement for Toni [Rudiger] and Andreas [Christensen.
“He’s young, fast, he’s very, very strong in set pieces, defending and attacking. We are very happy that we stayed patient, and that Todd [Boehly] was relentless and never gave up.
“Wesley, for me, was very reliable and never disrespectful towards Leicester, and how he acted when we were talking.
“He respected the situation. He saw a chance for himself, and to make a point to Leicester to come to us.”
- Sam Dymond
Howe relieved to close window
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed that he is delighted the transfer window has finally closed, and that he is now looking forward to concentrating on matters on the pitch.
The Toon brought in four players over the summer including record signing Anthony Isak for a fee in the region of £60m.
The north-east club also completed deals for Nick Pope, Matt Target and Sven Botman.
"It was a very good window for us, I think," Howe said at his press conference earlier today.
"We set out at the start of the window with a clear vision of what I wanted it to be. It's never going to be perfect. It's never absolutely as you want it to be, but from the board down, everyone has given their all to make things happen.
"I found the window to be very difficult this year, and I'm pleased it is shut so we can focus on the football – but I am very pleased with the squad."
- Sam Dymond
Duo bring energy and experience
Steven Gerrard hopes that the arrival of his two deadline day purchases can help kickstart Aston Villa's stuttering season.
Villa brought in midfielder Leandro Dendoncker for £13m from near neighbours Wolves yesterday, as well as completing a loan deal for Southampton's Jan Bednarek.
Speaking today, the under pressure boss revealed what he felt the pair could add to his squad.
"I think both players bring vital Premier League experience, and international experience," he said
"They'll bring profile into the team and stature, which I think we need.
"And I'm hoping they'll bring positive energy that is needed at the moment, and hopefully they'll give the current group some help and support that's very much needed.
"I'm delighted to get them in because both deals were a challenge with the players being in-demand."
- Sam Dymond
Fenerbahce agree deal for Batshuayi
As reported earlier, Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi is on his way to Turkey after Fenerbahce agreed a deal for the Belgian.
But contrary to his five previous departures from Stamford Bridge, this move will be a permanent one.
The Belgian forward looked set to join the rest of Europe by signing for Nottingham Forest yesterday.
But the Blues failed to file the paperwork in time, leaving Forest short of numbers.
Batshuayi will now undergo a medical with the Turkish giants before finalising the paperwork on this new deal.
- Sam Dymond
Gakpo waited on United move
Cody Gakpo appeared destined for the Premier League for the duration of the summer, but instead will remain with PSV Eindhoven – until January at least.
The Dutch forward was heavily linked with Manchester United while the deal for Antony stalled, and then was contacted by Leeds and Southampton in the closing hours of the window.
However, the 23-year-old’s Eredivisie club rejected all approaches and announced that he would be staying at the Philips Stadion.
Yet in a video interview released by PSV today, Gakpo has admitted he was expecting to be at Old Trafford by now.
Gakpo is translated as saying: “Manchester United contacted us at the start of the window and we were waiting for that.
“It became closer and more positive, but then you think that it could fall away.
“Eventually the option faded, but only last week.”
- Sam Dymond
Auba’s unfinished Premier League business
New Chelsea signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang insists that he still has a point to prove after making the return to England.
The former Arsenal captain was once a star in the Premier League, but his time at the Emirates turned sour when he fell out with Mikel Arteta, leading to his January switch to Barcelona.
But now the Gabonese forward is back in the capital, and keen to show he is still capable at 33 years of age.
“I’m really happy,” he said on his arrival at Stamford Bridge.
“It’s an honour to be part of this team and I can’t wait to start.
“I have some unfinished business with the Premier League so it’s good to be back and really exciting.”
Chelsea host Arsenal on November 5 – expect fireworks.
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