A look at deadline-day deals as Premier league transfer Window closes

Saturday, 31 August, 2024 

McCreadie Andias 

The Premier League Transfer deadline saw a busy day as Premier league clubs rushed to complete deals bringing new players in and out of the Premier league. The deadline day also saw a busy market across European top clubs battling for big names. 

Arsenal who had initially made it clear of their plans to sign a foward before the deadline Window ends were not left out in the deadline day as they sealed deal to sign Raheem Sterling on loan from Chelsea. 

Sterling who has previously played for Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea will now be shifting camp to north London in a bid to prove his form as he was recently left out of Enzo Maresca's project at Chelsea. 

"Trust me, You're about to see the best of me." Sterling confidently said after signing his loan move to the Gunners. 

“Joining Arsenal is really an unbelievable feeling. I’m buzzing. I’m repeating… this is a perfect fit for me

You see the journey the boys are on, the hunger and the togetherness is something I’m readg to be part of”.Sterling said. 

He will add up to the Gabriel Martinelli, Leonardo Trossard, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka Foward. 

To boost their goalkeeping depth, Arsenal also signed Brazilian goalkeeper Neto on loan from Bournemouth.

This is after Espanyol rejected Arsenal's €20m fixed fee plus add-ons final bid for Joan García. 

The Gunners also released some of their players as Reiss Nelson was sent to Fulham on a loan deal after Ipswich move collapsed. 

Crystal Palace were among the lucky side to sign Arsenal's teenage foward Eddie Nketiah on £25m plus £5m add-ons. Nketiah's exit from Arsenal was inevitable after failing to get enough minutes under Mikel Arteta's project. 

Palace also signed Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg on a €21m fee and Chelsea's defender Trevor Chalobah to boost their defence line. 

With a new young striker, Palace released Odsonne Edouard who joined Leicester City on loan. 

Chelsea who have been the busiest team across European transfer window couldn't hold their satisfaction enough as they went again for Jadon Sancho from Manchester united on a loan deal. 

The Loan deal included a buy obligation clause was agreed between the clubs. 

Sancho who had failed to get along with United Manager Erick Ten Hag, had already said yes as he wanted Chelsea move. 

Meanwhile, Armando Broja left Chelsea to Everton after his Ipswich move collapsed, the Loan deal included a £30m buy option clause to join Everton on a permanent deal, Everton were also lucky to sign Orel Mangala on loan from Olympique Lyon. 

In a dramatically concluded transfer saga, Saudi team, Al Ahli confirmed Ivan Toney deal do on €40m fee from Brentford.

Toney was on Chelsea's radar but couldn't shy away from the lavish deal offered by the Saudi giants. 

Al Ahli was also interested in Victor Osimhen but the deal collapsed, opting for Toney. 

Chelsea who were very much interested on Ohsimen were not fortunate enough as they have been through the transfer window, the deal failed to progress as no agreement was been reached with Napoli. 

Osimhen will now stay at Napoli, but will not be part of squad as the relationship between him and the club is currently completely broken. Victor has expressed anger and dissatisfaction towards Napoli as he feels they blocked his move to Chelsea and doesn't want to play anymore for the Italian club.

Tottenham completed agreement with Real Betis for priority option to buy Jhonny Cardoso in the future.

If they decide against signing Cardoso in future, they’ll have sell-on clause. In return, Giovanni Lo Celso signed back to Real Betis from Spurs.

In other transfers ;

Carlos Soler joined West Ham from PSG on straight loan while Morato and Ward-Prowse both confirmed as Nottingham Forest signings.

Spanish side Leganes completed deal to sign Sebastian Haller from Borussia Dortmund after the Ivorian failed to impress the Germans during his time at the club. 

Wolves signed Brazilian André from Fluminense and Carlos Forbs from Ajax. 

Robin Gosens joined Fiorentina from Union Berlin while Wilfried Zaha joined to OL Lyon from Galatasaray. 

Ivan Perisić joined to Como from Split as the newly promoted Italian side continue to strengthen their squad to compete in the Italian top flight. 

Napoli completed deal to sign Billy Gilmour from Brighton after improving their bid. Napoli improved initial proposal of €13m and Billy only wanted to join them, also having made specific request to club.

Scott McTominay also joined Napoli from Manchester United. 

A swap deal between AS Roma and AC Milan saw Tammy Abraham to AC Milan and Alexis Saelemaekers to AS Roma on loan. 

Sekou Kone officially joined Manchester United as 2006 born Mali midfielder completed his move on Friday night.

The 2024 summer transfer window officially closed on Aug. 30 across Europe at 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET for the Premier League.