SOME OF THE DEALS THAT WENT THROUGH ON DEADLINE DAY... IN PICS

For the first time in football history the £1b barrier was crossed in transfer fees.

EVERTON SIGNS VALENCIA PLUS OTHER DONE DEALS ON DEADLINE DAY

Manchester United James Weir joins Hull City on a three-year deal.

Denayer joins Sunderland from Manchester City on loan.

Liverpool Lazar Markovic returns to Sporting Lisbon on a season long loan.

Atsu departs Chelsea on loan to Newcastle.

Dieumerci Mbokani joins Hull on loan from Dynamo Kiev.

Ikechi Anya leaves Watford for Derby.

Rickie Lambert leaves West Brom for CARDIFF.

Everton sign West Ham forward Erner Valencia on loan with an option for a permanent £14m switch.

Happy New month.....

SAMIR NASRI LEAVES

French midfielder Samir Nasri has joined Sevilla on a season long loan.

FINALLY MOUSSA SISSOKO SIGNS FOR A CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SIDE

Moussa Sissoko has joined Tottenham for £30m after signing a five year contract.

BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER BOWS OUT IN TEARS

After 120 appearances and 24 goals for German National side, Die Mannschaft, the World Cup winner, Bastien Schweinsteiger has called time on his international career. During his last international outing on Wednesday, the Manchester United player couldn't hold back his tears during a presentation prior to kickoff.
He was presented with a framed picture and a bouquet of flowers as he received hugs from high ranking officials.

MANCHESTER UNITED MIDFIELDER SUSTAINS INJURY DURING A FRIENDLY

Mkhitaryan appeared to be clutching at his chest after colliding with Czech Republic defender Marek Such, during a friendly on Wednesday. He was subsequently substituted.

Manchester United Manager, Jose Mourinho will be hoping the injury won't rule his star midfielder out of the September 10 Manchester derby.

LEICESTER BREAKS TRANSFER RECORD ON DEADLINE

Islam Slimani joins English Champions, Leicester City on a five-year deal. Leicester signed the Algerian striker for a club record fee of £29.7m from Sporting Lisbon. He scored 32 goals in 42 games for club and country last season.
Slimani said, "to join a team like Leicester is a huge honour, and I can't wait to get started. I've always wanted to play my football in the Premier League, and to get the opportunity to do that with the reigning Champions was something I could not simply turn down.

TOTTENHAM SIGN GEORGES-KEVIN NKOUDOU FROM OLYMPIC MARSEILLE

21year old winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou joins the north London side until 2021 as Spurs flop Clinton Njie heads to Marseilles. The youngster spoke about his move, 'I can't wait to get to know the premier league and the English game. It suits my playing style. It's explosive. Everyone knows I'm fast, I love to dribble around players. So the English league is best for me. I am excited and can't wait to get started. He concluded.

CHELSEA STAR REJOINS JUVENTUS

Juan Cuadrado has rejoined the Italian Champions on an initial 3years loan with an option to move permanently next year. The old lady will pay €5m per year for the loan, but also have the option to buy him permanently for €25m payable in three instalments, with the loan fees subtracted.

The Columbian winger, 28, signed from Viola for £23.3m played 15times for Chelsea without scoring.

SUPER MARIO FINALLY LEAVES LIVERPOOL FOR NICE

Mario Balotelli has finally left Liverpool permanently. The 26years old passed medical at French side Nice earlier today. After an elongated negotiation between Liverpool and Nice, the controversial Italian joins on a free. He scored just for goals for Liverpool since 2014.

CHELSEA COMPLETE £20M DEAL FOR FIORENTINA LEFT BACK MARCOS ALONSO

The former Bolton and Sunderland defender has signed a five year deal at Stamford Bridge. He brings much needed balance to Antonio Conte's defence. He has revealed his delight at returning to play in England.
I'm very happy. It's a step up to my career and I think this is the perfect place for me to continue developing. It's time for me to win titles.

My family and close friends know Chelsea is the club I have dreamed about playing for. So l'm really excited about the challenge and I'm looking forward to working with my new team mates.
Marcos Alonso can as well play centrally.

WILSHERE COMPLETES BOURNEMOUTH SWITCH

Jack Wilshere have moved to Bournemouth on a season long loan. Bournemouth paid £2m loan fee for the midfielder who has 2years left on his current Arsenal contract. With Arsenal not yet negotiating a new deal for him, Wilshere is definitely playing for his career. 
Good luck Jack!

ARSENAL SALE STAR FOR £5M

Arsenal youngster Serge Gnabry have joined Weder Bremen for £5m. Arsene Wenger was reluctant to part company with the 21year old German who shone at the just concluded Olympics in Brazil, but Gnabry wanted the move haven made a handful of senior appearances for the gunners since joining in 2011. He passed his medical on Wednesday morning before being unveiled on Weserstadion on the afternoon.

The winger is so excited about the move, and have this to say, "I'm very happy to be here.  Per Mertesacker and Mesut Ozil have only positive things about the club. I have good talks with the management and that has led me here to Weder and to the Bundesliga. The Olympics were a personal highlight for me and I'd like to carry on my development here at Weder. I've come to Bremen to get playing time, to develop further and to help the team.

JACK WILSHERE ARRIVES FOR MEDICAL AT BOURNEMOUTH WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND

Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere has arrived on the South Coast alongside his girlfriend, Andriani Michael for medicals. Arsenal received over 22 offers for the Hale end graduate, but after series of consultation, Wilshere have settled for a season long loan spell at Bournemouth.

DAVID LUIZ RETURNS TO CHELSEA

 David Luiz is reportedly undergoing medicals at Chelsea. The Brazilian who was sold by the blues  for  £50m  two years ago, returns after a deal worth £38m was reached between his club PSG and Chelsea.

JOE HART SPEAKS ON TORINO MOVE

England goalkeeper who is not in  Pep Guardiola's plan has completed a move to Torino.

Hart has this to say, "I'm very happy to be able to compare in a beautiful and difficult league like Serie A
The President of Torino had this to say about Joe Hart.
Joe Hart is a goalkeeper of international level, with considerable experience gained both with Manchester City, both with the England national side where among other things, he made his debut very young at 21.

ELIAQUIM MANGALA COMPLETES MOVE

Manchester City French defender, Eliaquim Mangala completes move to Valencia. He replaces Shkodran Mustafi at Los Che who have been sold to Arsenal.

BREAKING NEWS.... WILFRED BONY LEAVES MANCHESTER CITY

Wilfred Bony joins Stoke City on a season long loan. The former Swansea hitman joins Mark Hughes side on transfer deadline day.

I HATE THE TRANSFER WINDOW..... SAYS AN ENGLISH STAR

Transfer deadline day excites most fans and pundits. But one hates it.
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier revealed he is not a fan of it, and said the entire window is in fact unfair on managers and players. He does not think the window should be open once the premier league season begins. The 22years old spoke ahead of England's game against Slovakia. "I guess it's good entertainment for everyone. But once the season starts, I like to be at a club where everyone is pushing in the same direction and everyone knows where they stand. I don't think it helps players and Managers once the season starts.

Eric Dier

WILSHERE COULD BE HEADING TO BOURNEMOUTH

Impressed with Eddie Howe after having talks, Jack Wilshere could be plying his trade in Bournemouth this season.  The 24year old England international is wanted by a host of clubs.
We'll see how it ends...

TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY IN EUROPE... CONFIRMED TRANSFERS AND GOSSIPS

Arsenal Jack Wilshere is all set to complete a season long loan deal with Crystal Palace after having held talks with Palace boss, Alan Pardew.

West Brom Manager, Tony Pulis is poised to make a 32 million move for Watford Striker Odion Ighalo, before transfer window closes, with Saido Berahino likely going to  Stoke City.

Mario Balotelli's Liverpool career is over! The Italian striker spent Tuesday locked in talks over a move to Nice and is expected to return to France on Wednesday to complete the deal.

Everton are hopeful of completing the signing of Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini. The striker scored nine times last term and Everton have launched a  20million pounds bid for his services.

Real Madrid could be willing to sanction a last minute Chelsea move for James Rodriguez.

Joe Hart's loan move will only cost Torino €1m.

Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi is set to join Stoke on a season long loan deal from Porto.

Jose Mourinho has reacted furiously to Bastien Schweinsteiger rejecting a transfer away from Man Utd.

Tottenham are looking to snap up wantaway  Moussa Sissoko.  Spurs offered a cut price deal  which could make the France star a transfer window LOSER!

Cesc Fabregas is set to be frozen out of Chelsea this season, despite claiming he has the backing of Boss, Antonio Conte.

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DONE DEAL

Arsenal have completed the signing of German Defendwe Shkodran Mustafi ustafi. The 24years old signed a 5year deal with the Gunners. And he is expected to fill in the injury ravaged Arsenal be line, as Gabriel Paulister, and Per Meteseker continue to recover from injuries.

Mustafi has little experience of English football. He joined Everton academy at the age of 17 were he played for three years, though he didn't play a single match in the premier league.  He also had a stint in Sampdoria, before  Valencia paid 6million pounds for his services. He made 78 appearances for Los Che.
Gunners manager, Arsene Wenger, has this to say for his new signing: he is at the right age. He has good experience. He is a very focused player who can play with the ball as well. We have taken a great player, but have prepared well for the future.
Arsenal paid 35million pounds for his services.The biggest they've paid for a defender.

SERGIO AGUERO SET TO MISS MANCHESTER DERBY FOLLOWING FA VIOLENT CONDUCT CHARGE OVER WINSTON REID ELBOW

CHELSEA'S DIEGO COSTA ADMITS HE DID WANT TRANSFER TO FORMER CLUB, ATLETICO MADRID, THIS SUMMER

Diego Costa has confirmed that he wanted to go back to Atletico Madrid, this summer. The Chelsea striker who signed for 32million pounds 2years ago from the Spanish side, had a return blocked by new Boss, Antonio Conte in the current transfer window, despite persistent approaches from the Madrid Club.
But the 27year old said: I wanted to go back to Atletico, I will not lie.. But it did not happen because of details.

GUNNERS CONFIRM PEREZ DEAL

Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Spanish Striker, Lucas Perez. He arrives from Deportivo La Coruna after 17 goals in La Liga last season. The 27year old has signed a long term deal with the club.
Arsene Wenger had this to say about his new recent recruit :
"He's not only a goalscorer, he's a guy who combines well with Partners, who can give a final ball and make good runs.
He's got a good eye for goal and had an outstanding season last year".

CHELSEA STRIKER DEPARTS

Chelsea youngster, Patrick Bamford joins Burnley on a season long loan.  Despite never making any senior appearance for the blues, he's enjoyed spells at Middlesbrough, and Crystal Palace in recent years, while he spent the latter of last year at Norwich.

BARCELONA COMPLETE THE SIGNING OF VALENCIA STRIKER

Barcelona have completed the signing of Valencia striker, Paco Alcacer. The striker, 23, has inked a five year deal with the Spanish Champions, after Los Che accepted a 25million pounds with Munir El-Haddadi heading in the other direction on an initial loan deal.
Alcacer joins as Barcelona's sixth signing of the summer. He joins Jasper Cillessen, Andre Gomes, Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Digne, and Denis  Suarez.
Alcacer, have some nice words for his former side, Valencia.
"I want to thank Valencia CF and the fans, despite the fact that I am leaving Valencia CF, I will always be a Valencianista at heart.

JAY JAY OKOCHA, MY BEST EVER CAPTAIN....SAM ALLARDYCE

Jay Jay  in action on  Bolton Wanderers' colours

During his press briefing on Monday, the new England Boss, Sam Allardyce declared that Jay Jay Okocha was his best ever Captain at club level. Big  Sam, without hesitation said, "On and off the field, he was the captain you looked for. In a multinational side from all over the world, he could speak four different languages, communicate very well with some of the players who couldn't speak quite as good English.

Inspirational Leader

"He sorted the odd scuffle out in the dressing room, talked to the players about how to go out and win. He'd take the Manager's instruction and apply them in the right way. 

Then there was outstanding ability on the field, leading by example and showing everybody he wasn't a mercenary which was suggested in the beginning that he'd only come for the money. He became an iconic figure at Bolton wanderers.

A  Legend of the game being applauded by another Legend