Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has returned to the Premier League after Chelsea paid Barcelona 12 million euros to sign him on a two-year deal. (FILE)Deadline Day Transfer News: Transfer Deadline Day marks the end of the silly season of Europe’s football transfer market, as the top teams across the best leagues look to bolster their squads. The following are the major transfers in Europe’s top soccer leagues after the window closed on Thursday.
Manchester United reach agreement for Antony transfer from Ajax
Manchester United’s protracted saga to sign Ajax’s Brazilian star Antony finally bore fruit on Tuesday when the club announced that they had reached an agreement with the Dutch club for the player, subject to a medical.
“Manchester United has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Antony, subject to a medical, player terms being finalised, and international clearance,” the club said in a statement.
Even though the club did not reveal the fee, according to multiple reports, it is around £84m. READ MORE
Top deals on Deadline day:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Barcelona to Chelsea - €11 million + Marcos Alonso
Arthur Melo - Juventus to Liverpool - Loan with buy option (€37.5 million)
Denis Zakaria - Juventus to Chelsea - Loan with buy option (€35 million)
Willian - Fulham - Free agent
Hector Bellerin - Real Betis to Barcelona - Free
Carlos Soler - Valencia to PSG - €21 million
Martin Dubravka - Newcastle United to Manchester United - Loan with obligation to buy (total €8 million)
Manuel Akanji - Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City - €17 million
Leandro Paredes - PSG to Juventus - Loan
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The former Arsenal right back will move from Real Betis to his childhood team. Free transfer. One year deal.
The Reds have a €37.5 million buy-in clause payable after two years, according to Juventus' website.
The Athletic report a third bid for the Brazilian has been rejected by Aston Villa.
The Dutch forward has announced he will stay with the Blaugrana this year on Twitter, with one hour in the window remaining. He was heavily rumoured to be seeking a move away from the Nou Camp after falling out of Xavi Hernandez's plans. In a World Cup year, he will want more minutes. But as things stand, no solution has been found.
Liverpool have officially announced the signing of Arthur from Juventus on loan. No buy option clause included. The Brazilian midfielder will look to add depth and quality to Jurgen Klopp's side.
Mikel Arteta's side is clearly keen on bringing Douglas Luiz into the squad. The Su are reporting they have made a third bid for the Brazilian, this time for £25million. Might be too late.
After terminating his contract wit Barcelona, the Danish striker joins local rivals RCD Espanyol.
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Southampton announce the signing of Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan. New deal until June 2024 with the Gunners, but a buy option clause is included in the deal.
The Gunners were linked to a move for Douglas Louis but The Telegraph are reporting they will miss out on the Brazilian midfielder who will stay put at Aston Villa.
The Bianconeri have announced the deal to sign Leandro Paredes from Paris Saint-Germain on loan from Juventus. Was heavily reported yesterday and today. Zakaria, and Arthur depart as Pogba and Paredes arrive.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be making his move from Barcelona to Chelsea by the end of Deadline Day. The Gabonese striker is undergoing his medical at the moment, and has been pictured arriving in London.
Carlos Soler’s departure is confirmed from Valencia. After 226 appearances, Soler bids farewell to Mestalla. He joins PSG.
We need to keep an eye on Memphis Depay. It’s not over yet — there are talks with his camp working on a potential last-minute solution. It could be part of the domino for Barcelona to sign a new player.
As per reports, Arthur Melo is on his way to complete a medical and sign the contract as a new Liverpool player. Elsewhere, Aston Villa signed Leander Dendoncker on permanent deal from Wolves.
Just as we were telling you moments ago, the deal is now done ! HERE WE GO!
Chelsea are on the verge of reaching an agreement with Juve for Denis Zakaria! Loan with buy option
Francesco Acerbi joins Inter on loan with the option to buy from Lazio. Everton have tried to trump Fulham with a late attempt to sign Blackburn for striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
Billy Gilmour will undergo medical with Brighton in the next few hours — Chelsea accepted the proposal, it’s a permanent deal.