Transfer deadline day – A closer look at the biggest deals
There was plenty of drama in the final hours of the transfer window.
Clubs scrambled to make last-minute deals as the transfer window closed at 11pm on Friday.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at six big deals that were done.
Manuel Ugarte
Manchester United’s search for a holding midfielder – considered a long-term problem area by many observers – led them to Paris St Germain and Uruguay man Manuel Ugarte. The 23-year-old has joined until June 2029 with the option to extend for a further year, with the deal understood to be for an initial £42million. Ugarte, who won the league and cup double with PSG last season, arrived as Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay departed for Napoli.
Raheem Sterling
England forward Sterling found himself frozen out at Chelsea, with Blues boss Enzo Maresca telling him there was no prospect of first-team football at Stamford Bridge. Sterling did not have much time to sign for another club before the deadline, but the 29-year-old found an escape route at Arsenal. The 82-times capped Sterling has completed a season-long loan move, with his switch being announced by both parties almost three hours after the transfer window closed.
Ivan Toney
Aaron Ramsdale
Eddie Nketiah
Striker Nketiah was another high-profile departure from the Emirates Stadium as Crystal Palace signed the 25-year-old for a reported £30m fee. Nketiah signed a five-year deal with the Eagles to become their fifth summer signing and arrived alongside French defender Maxence Lacroix. Nketiah scored 38 goals in 168 games for the Gunners after joining from Chelsea’s youth set-up, but his first-team opportunities in north London were set to be limited this term.
Armando Broja
