It’s is transfer deadline day and it seems there will be plenty of late business with some of Europe’s biggest clubs still in the market.
TRANSFERS happening. Real time on the Deadline Day of the biggest January transfer window in a decade. Follow FootTheBall, get the juice.
DEAL DONE
? DEAL DONE: Tottenham have completed the signing of Lucas Moura from PSG for £25m.
Via – @SpursOfficial #LucasMoura #PSG #Tottenham #DeadlineDay #TransferDeadlineDay #PremierLeague #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/SX90KxY588— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Tottenham have completed the signing of Lucas Moura from PSG for £25m.
Bye Bye Gunners!
AS Saint-Étienne have signed Mathieu Debuchy for free after his Arsenal contract was mutually terminated.
Didier Ndong To Watford Confirmed
Watford have signed Didier Ndong on loan for the rest of the season from Sunderland, with an option to buy in the summer.
No. 14 For Auba
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will wear the Number 14 shirt at Arsenal, the same number as Thierry Henry.
Mangala To Goodison ParK Almost Done
Everton have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign Eliaquim Mangala on loan.
Chelsea Outcast Batshuayi Joins Dortmund On Loan
DONE DEAL: Michy Batshuayi joins Borussia Dortmund on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season✍️#michybatshuayi #Chelsea #bvb #cfc #BorussiaDortmund #transferdeadlineday #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/3AVkGWWs4w
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Borussia Dortmund have signed Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season.
Chelsea Announce The Signing Of Scorpion King
Done Deal: Chelsea have signed Olivier Giroud from Arsenal for around £18m. He’s signed a one-and-a-half year deal.✍️#OlivierGiroud #chelseaFC #Arsenal #DeadlineDay #TransferDeadlineDay #FootTheBall
Via – @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/whOxK9b1oW— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Chelsea have signed Olivier Giroud from Arsenal for around £18m. He’s signed a one-and-a-half year deal.
Mahrez Gone Missing: The Most Wanted Man On Earth
Leicester City have no idea where Riyad Mahrez is. The Foxes sqaud are at the hotel in Liverpool before tonight’s match with Everton.
Twist In The Tale
Man City have made a final offer for Riyad Mahrez. The transfer fee is around £65m and the Cityzens are ready to offer an unnamed player going in the other direction. Leicester are considering it.
Aubameyang In Love With The Gunners
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: “I think the club has such big history and great players like Thierry Henry, He’s an example for me. I’m a fast player and I score goals too, like Henry a little bit. But as I said, I have to work a lot more.”
Nasri To Premier League?
French attacking midfielder Samir Nasri is now a free agent after terminating his contract with Antalyaspor. Could he still do a job in the Premier League?
Mahrez To Man City Is Happening
Manchester City have upped their bid for Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez to £60m.
Ramírez Moves To Sevilla On Loan
Sevilla have confirmed the signing of Everton’s Sandro Ramírez on loan for the rest of the season.
Slimani Medical
Leicester striker Islam Slimani has landed in Newcastle by private jet. He is set to undergo a medical this afternoon.
Greedy Foxes
No wonder why Man City are desperate to sign the Algerian???⚽️?#riyadmahrez #leicestercity #mancity #TransferDeadlineDay #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/EfAybGr4Ha
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Leicester demanding over £75million for Riyad Mahrez as Manchester City face battle to land Algerian star.
Saivet Moves To Sivasspor
Newcastle United midfielder Henri Saivet has joined Sivasspor on loan for the rest of the season.
Welcome To Konyaspor
?Samuel Stormborn of the House Eto’o
?First of His Name
?The Unburnt
?King of the Forwards
⛓Breaker of Chains
?Father of Eagles pic.twitter.com/4aWXrRu5zQ— Atiker Konyaspor (@konyaspor) January 31, 2018
Turkish club Konyaspor have announced the signing of Samuel Eto’o in grand style.
Gunners’ Master Plan
Arsenal have paid Chelsea a £1.3m loan fee on behalf of Borussia Dortmund for Michy Batshuayi to ensure they were able to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
From Italy To Turkey
Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo has passed a medical ahead of his move to Galatasaray.
Ozil Stays Put
BREAKING: Mesut Özil has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract to remain at Arsenal until summer 2021. Becomes highest-paid player in club history on around £350,000-a-week before tax????#mesutozil #Wenger #Arsenal #transferdeadlineday #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/f0QkOvNLZj
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Mesut Özil has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract to remain at Arsenal until summer 2021. Becomes highest-paid player in club history on around £350,000-a-week before tax.
#YoPierre
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s £55m move to Arsenal from Dortmund confirmed. He’s signed on a long-term contract. #YoPierre ✍️??#Aubameyang #Arsenal #BorussiaDortmund #deadlineday #transferdeadlineday #FootTheBall #TransferTalk pic.twitter.com/fxg7xikckL
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Arsenal have completed the £56million signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan welcoming Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal. #YoPierre?✍️?#Aubameyang #Mkhitaryan #Arsenal #DeadlineDay #TransferDeadlineDay #Dortmund
Via – @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/M9glvipP7r
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
The Reunion ??⚽️?#Aubameyang #Mkhitaryan #Arsenal #TransferDeadlineDay #Dortmund #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/RQh25ckb95
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
The Gabon striker has agreed a three-and-a-half year deal at the Emirates Stadium after agreeing a club-record fee with Dortmund that eclipses the £52.7m Arsenal spent on Alexandre Lacazette last summer.
Batshuayi Off To Germany
???@mbatshuayi pic.twitter.com/Vb0f38J7Ug
— Borussen Edition (@BorussenEdition) January 31, 2018
Michy Batshuayi is currently undergoing a medical at Borussia Dortmund ahead of his loan move.
Fox In The Castle
Newcastle have agreed a deal with Leicester to take Islam Slimani on loan.
Aubameyang Is Now A Gunner
He’s ours ✅ #YoPierre https://t.co/DiDb4Ewvt6
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 31, 2018
Photo confirmation of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s £55m move to Arsenal from Dortmund. He’s signed on a long-term contract.
? Pierre-Emerick #Aubameyang wechselt vom BVB zum FC @Arsenal!
Alle Infos: https://t.co/zxGMwUOUty pic.twitter.com/pkkfDVLPvj
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) January 31, 2018
Dortmund have confirmed the sale of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal for €63.75m.
Mehmedi Joins Wolfsburg
The Switzerland international has penned a four-and-a-half year deal✍️#AdmirMehmedi #Wolfsburg #BayernLeverkusen #DeadlineDay #TransferDeadlineDay #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/0FC5xXnT88
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Wolfsburg have signed Admir Mehmedi from Bayer Leverkusen. The Switzerland international has penned a four-and-a-half year deal.
Fox Out Of The Box
Riyad Mahrez is not in the Leicester squad for tonight’s match against Everton as he looks to force through a move to Manchester City.
Blind Move Blocked
Daley Blind will not be allowed to leave Manchester United for Roma this window, says dad and agent Danny.
Ndiaye Medical Done
Badou Ndiaye has passed his Stoke medical and only personal terms and work permit/visa matters are left to finalise. The move will be completed in the afternoon.
Lucas Moura Medical Done
From Paris To London, it’s a DONE DEAL?✍️?#lucasmoura #PSG #parissaintgermain #Tottenham #transferdeadlineday #TransferTalk#FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/0b01fG2v5k
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Lucas Moura has passed his medical at Tottenham. He’s expected at the training ground shortly to finalise paperwork and complete his £25m move from PSG.
Fred To Man Utd?
Manchester United have the chance to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred today after Manchester City shifted their attention to Riyad Mahrez.
Batshuayi To Dortmund Almost Done
Borussia Dortmund have agreed a loan deal for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. The deal to be announced soon by both the clubs.
Better Luck Next Time Swansea
Dortmund have pulled the plug on André Schürrle’s two-year loan to Swansea because Andrey Yarmolenko was injured in training yesterday.
Good News For Arsenal Fans
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is undergoing a medical at Arsenal.
Swansea Desperate To Sign Ayew
Swansea City are breaking their transfer record to re-sign André Ayew in a deal worth up to £18m.
Ozil Finally Says Yes?
Mesut Özil is set to sign a new contract at Arsenal, after he got clarity about the club’s ambitions through by the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Özil’s new Arsenal deal will see him take home £305,000-a-week, making him the second highest paid player in the Premier League, behind Alexis Sánchez.
Barca Still Want Arthur
Barcelona have submitted an offer of €30m for Arthur. Grêmio are holding out for €36m.
Done Deal:Samuel Eto’o To Konyaspor
Former Chelsea forward Samuel Eto’o has joined Konyaspor on a two-and-a-half year deal. Undisclosed fee. He’ll be unveiled at 3pm.
Mangala Transfer Saga Drags On
Everton expect to sign Eliaquim Mangala from Manchester City today. Newcastle and Valencia have also made an enquiry for the defender.
Wolfsburg Look To Hijack Swansea’s Move For Marković
Wolfsburg are trying to convince Liverpool midfielder Lazar Marković to join them rather than Premier League side Swansea.
Debuchy Not Wanted At The Emirates
Arsenal will allow defender Mathieu Debuchy to join Saint-Étienne on a free transfer.
Klaassen Set For Napoli Move
Serie A leaders Napoli have opened talks with Everton in an attempt to sign Dutch midfielder Davy Klaassen on loan until the end of the season.
OOPS!
Own Goal: Arsenal have accidentally confirmed the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after inadvertently posting a video of Arséne Wenger confirming his arrival on their own website????#Aubameyang #Arsenal #BorussiaDortmund #deadlineday #transferdeadlineday #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/KFb3EhCj1k
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Arsenal have inadvertently revealed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined the club after they accidentally posted a video confirming his arrival on their own website.
Newcastle Want Slimani And Mangala
New hope at the Castle???#eliaquimmangala #islamslimani #mancity #leicestercity #newcastleunited #TransferTalk #transferdeadlineday #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/ywTeZ2ph59
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Newcastle have launched moves for both Eliaquim Mangala and Islam Slimani.
Zlatan To MLS Is Happening
Signed and sealed?✍️?#ZlatanIbrahimovic #mls #lagalaxy #TransferDeadlineDay #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/jAtieYAGKy
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimović signed an agreement with LA Galaxy three weeks ago.
West Ham Looking To Rope In Amadou On Loan
West Ham have launched an offer to rope in Ibrahim Amadou from Lille. The offer is £2m loan fee plus a £14m option to buy in the summer.
Riyad Mahrez Transfer Saga Drags On
Leicester would sell Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City tomorrow if they get £70m.
Mata Is Going Nowhere
Manchester United make a big decision on Juan Mata’s Old Trafford future #MUFC✍️#juanmata #manutd #deadlineday #TransferTalk #josemourinho #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/T9nP3ZkK31
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Manchester United have extended the contract of Juan Mata, which now runs until June 2019.
Palmieri Joins The Blues
DONE DEAL: Emerson Palmieri has signed for Chelsea in a deal that could rise to £24m, four-and-a-half year contract✍️#emersonpalmieri #Chelsea #deadlineday #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/TjF2cq7Hf1
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Emerson Palmieri has signed for Chelsea in a deal that could rise to £24m. He’s joined on a four-and-a-half year deal.
From Paris To London
Tottenham Hotspur’s deal to sign Lucas Moura from PSG has been finalised tonight. Fee is £25m. The deal will be announced today.
Bartra Moves To Betis
DONE DEAL – Marc Bartra has joined Real Betis from Dortmund for a fee of €20m on a deal until 2023✍️ .#marcbartra #realbetis #BorussiaDortmund #deadlineday #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/UUYaVaurVr
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Marc Bartra has joined Real Betis from Dortmund for a fee of €20m on a deal until 2023.
A New Challenge For Zárate
Watford have announced that Mauro Zárate has made a loan move to Vélez Sarsfield.
The Mahrez Puzzle
Manchester City lodged a third bid for Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez but the Foxes have immediately rejected Manchester City’s £55m bid for the Algerian winger.
Roma Keen On Blind
Blind faith ???#daleyblind #manutd #MUFC #asroma #PremierLeague #SerieA #deadlineday #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/kIjMcgaguD
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 31, 2018
Roma are currently negotiating with Manchester United over the transfer of Daley Blind.
Barca Youngster Joins Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have signed Barcelona youngster Sergio Gomez in a €3m deal.
Watford Want Ndong
Watford are set to sign Didier Ndong from Sunderland on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to buy in the summer.
Welcome To Watford Dodi!
Watford have signed Belgium U21 winger Dodi Lukeabakio from Anderlecht on a four-and-a-half-year deal. Undisclosed fee.
Harrison Signed And Loaned
Manchester City have signed Jack Harrison from sister-club New York City FC and immediately sent him on loan to Middlesbrough.
Newcastle Want Mangala
Newcastle have made an enquiry to Manchester City over the availability of Eliaquim Mangala. (Source: SkySports)
Mahrez To Man City?
Fast and Furious. Pep wants Mahrez to replace injured Sané?✍️⚽️???✔️?#RiyadMahrez #ManCity #LeicesterCity #LeroySane #TransferTalk #PepGuardiola #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/ZimPabcrC5
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 30, 2018
Manchester City makes a €68m offer for Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez ??⚽️#ManCity #RiyadMahrez #LeicesterCity #PepGuardiola #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/QJCRffTS0i
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 30, 2018
Riyad Mahrez has handed in a transfer request, according to Sky Sports. This comes after Manchester City made a shock £60million move for the Leicester winger.
Aubameyang transfer saga
Arsenal look set to complete a £60million deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the Borussia Dortmund striker jetted in to undergo a medical.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has arrived at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground to finalise his transfer from Borussia Dortmund✍️???#Aubameyang #Arsenal #BorussiaDortmund #ArseneWenger #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/0PA5k01cBT
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 30, 2018
However, there are certain complications as Wenger is involved in a merry-go-round involving Dortmund and Chelsea.
Chelsea are trying to seal a shock move for Olivier Giroud and complete a transfer merry-go-round that will see Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang join Arsenal and Michy Batshuayi move to Borussia Dortmund.
David Luiz Not Wanted Anymore At Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer David Luiz to Arsenal in exchange for Olivier Giroud
And the swap deal would be a part of moves that will see Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to complete his transfer to Arsenal, according to the Daily Star.
Chelsea Calling
SCORPION KING ? Giroud To Chelsea#OlivierGiroud #Arsenal #Chelsea #ArseneWenger #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/v7dirYWqOJ
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 30, 2018
London calling London – Giroud to Chelsea?????#OlivierGiroud #Arsenal #Chelsea #ArseneWenger #AntonioConte #TransferTalk #FootTheBall pic.twitter.com/wlCwjBtb3s
— FootTheBall⚽ (@FootTheBall) January 30, 2018
Chelsea are reportedly set to sign Olivier Giroud for £18m following a long day of talks with Arsenal.