Who moved? Who stayed? And League One club made nine signings? Here’s how Deadline Day 2 unfolded…
Without a players ready to join Premier League clubs on Deadline Day 2 – a thing teams are set to go over this very month – then it was all eyes to the departures lounge on Monday…
Only 18 months after Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan matched clubs, the duo currently find themselves at Italy. Sanchez’s loan transfer from Manchester United on to Inter had been confirmed a week, also on Monday, the Mkhitaryan of Arsenal joined Roma on a loan, even where he’ll wear the No 77 shirt.
United waved a farewell to Matteo Darmian, that signed on a pupil contract Parma. United are expected to get #3.6m out of the bargain, and have added a more sell-on clause.
Another Premier League death saw Javier Hernandez leave West Ham to combine Sevilla at a deal worth close to #8m a yearlong contract.
After it was confirmed the striker joined Napoli to a two-year deal and though Fernando Llorente’s contract expired earlier this summer, that the Spaniard said goodbye to Tottenham.
A flurry of loan moves watched Chelsea’s Kenedy head along with the Florian Andone unite Galatasaray of Brighton, Southampton’s Mario Lemina to Getafe, and Leicester winger Rachid Ghezzal transfer to Fiorentina. It is possible to scroll down to see some of the more unexpected moves you may have missed…
Rangers were following Sunday’s unsatisfactory Old Business defeat in desperate need of some positivity – and Ryan Kent’s return will go a long way.
The 22-year-old, who spent last year on loan in Glasgow, has re-joined the club from Liverpool at a #7.5m deal, also becomes the 2nd most expensive signing in the club’s history following Tore Andre Flo.
Across town tribes finished a move for signing up Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender Lee O’Connor from Manchester United and Manchester City defender Jeremie Frimpong on a deal, as well as Kilmarnock left-back Greg Taylor, who joined to an undisclosed fee.
Kilmarnock, meanwhile, additional Osman Sow on loan against Dundee United and also Harvey St. Clair on loan from Venezia, Jason Holt joined St Johnstone on loan from Rangers and Adrian Beck combined Hamilton.
Having missing the No 1 battle at Real Madrid to Thibaut Courtois, Keylor Navas upped sticks and combined Paris Saint-Germain for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions. The deal also observed Alphonse Areola proceed the other way to get a loan with the choice to purchase.
Another major move saw Mauro Icardi sign a fresh deal but additionally join Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan. In accordance with Sky at Italy, PSG will pay a first loan fee of 5m euros to the Serie A side and will have the option to make the move for 65m euros.
It was a day in Germany nonetheless, with Patrik Schick linking RB Leipzig the selection of the Bundesliga moves.
Unless you’re glued to this Deadline Day 2 site all day, some deals could readily have passed by…
Bobby Duncan’s transfer from Liverpool into Fiorentina was finished on Monday evening, together with the 18-year-old striker – who’s Steven Gerrard’s cousin – linking the Serie A club onto a three-year contract with the option for a further couple of years, Sky Sports News knows. The commission is known to be 2m, whereas Liverpool have a 20 per cent sell-on clause.
One of the more eye-catching transports observed Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic club Azerbaijan side Qarabag on loan until January. The club have played with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham and have been drawn in the Europa League group of Sevilla this time around.
You might have also missed the one that got away with the Segunda Division side-by-side yelling’ Sorry Man Utd’ after declaring Arvin Appiah’s touch from Nottingham Forest, at least that is based on Almeria, for Manchester United.
There was Marcus Edwards – once by Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino in contrast to Lionel Messi – who combined Portuguese side Vitoria to a deal from Spurs.
It is official. Neymar is currently moving nowhere. Well, sort of. After linking up with all the Brazil group, the Paris Saint-Germain forwards is , but nightclubs won’t move following an intense summer of speculation.
The 27-year-old was willing to cover #17.7m ($20m) towards securing a deal, Sky Sports News understands, however a transfer back to Spain did not materialise, as talks over a dramatic return to Barcelona broke down, although Real Madrid didn’t agree terms for the Brazilian.
Upon his return in the global break, Neymar will seem to force his way back to Thomas Tuchel’s plans with not played a minute for PSG far this year. The fans respond should he play – having booed him before this season – will certainly be one to watch out for later this month.
There have been many moves that failed to materialise this summer, together with Christian Eriksen, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes along with Ivan Rakitic remaining at their various clubs.
Pogba had been linked with Real Madrid in addition to a return on Juventus, but the midfielder is staying at Old Trafford, while Eriksen – who admitted in July he would”like to try something new” – stays a Spurs player amid reported interest from Real and PSG.
Sporting captain Fernandes has been desired by United and Spurs, though a move to Real was also mooted but didn’t undergo. Rakitic, meanwhile, is still in Barcelona amid reports Juve were keen about the Croatian.
On Deadline Day 2 Juventus conducted out of time in their bid to sign Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi, although Dejan Lovren remains a Liverpool player amid interest from clubs.
And finally, the busiest team of them all…
Sky Sports’ EFL reporter Simeon Gholam: Bolton’s fortunes are finally on the fresh boss Keith Hill made to attempt to enhance their squad.
The Trotters are around minus 11 points at the bottom of League One, 15 adrift of safety, and also have leaked 17 goals so far this season and scored none. However, the club have declared NINE new arrivals help turn their season around and to try.
Midfielder Liam Bridcutt and winger Thibaud Verlinden combined on loan from Nottingham along with Stoke Forest respectively, after initially leaving at the end of last year, while Will Buckley rejoined the club as a free agent.
Other free transfers saw (deep breath) Chris O’Grady unite from Oldham, Ali Crawford out of Doncaster, Josh Emmanuel from Ipswich, Daryl Murphy out of Nottingham Forest, Joe Bunney from Northampton, while seasoned defender Jake Wright signed on loan from Sheffield United.
Phew!
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