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Transfer Deadline Day: All Major Deals Announced By Premier League Clubs

As the transfer window slams shut, Premier League clubs have been in a frenzy, finalising their squads for the season ahead.
From last-minute signings to surprise exits, we’ve covered all major deals.
Here’s a roundup of the major deals of the just-ended transfer window.
This information was curated from the EPL website on Friday.
Chelsea’s Sterling joins Arsenal on loan
Arsenal made one of the big moves on Deadline Day, bringing Raheem Sterling on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Sterling, 29, moves across London after falling the pecking order at Stamford Bridge under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
The England international scored eight goals and provided four assists in 31 Premier League appearances last season and will provide depth in the wide positions for the Gunners.
Man Utd sign Ugarte from PSG
Manchester United have signed defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte from French champions Paris Saint-Germain, subject to registration.
The 23-year-old Uruguayan has agreed to a five-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
“The project that the football leadership discussed with me is extremely exciting; Manchester United is an ambitious club, and I am an ambitious player,” Ugarte told the official club website.
Palace sign Nketiah from Arsenal
Crystal Palace have signed striker Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal on a five-year deal.
Having grown up in Deptford, Nketiah returns to south London after scoring 38 goals in 168 appearances for Arsenal, averaging a goal just under every 180 minutes. He scored his first Premier League hat-trick last season against Sheffield United.
Nketiah told Palace’s official website: “I’m excited to get going. Every time I come back to south London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it’s good to be back home.”
Leicester snap up Edouard
With Nketiah joining Palace, striker Odsonne Edouard has left the Eagles and moved to Leicester City on loan, subject to Premier League approval.
The 26-year-old Frenchman has made 95 Premier League appearances since joining Palace in 2021, scoring 18 goals.
Toney leaves Brentford
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has left the club permanently after entering the final year of his contract, joining Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli, subject to international clearance.
Toney scored 72 goals in 141 appearances for the Bees, helping them win promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and stay there ever since.
“It’s been a pleasure to work with Ivan over the last four years,” head coach Thomas Frank told the club’s official website. “He has averaged more than one goal every two games, which is an unbelievable number.
“I’m happy he has an opportunity to try something new in his life and career. We thank him for so many magical moments and wish him all the best for his next chapter. Ivan leaves as a Brentford legend.”
Nelson moves on loan to Fulham
Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson has joined Fulham on a season-long loan.
The 24-year-old has made 50 Premier League appearances for the Gunners, scoring four goals and providing two assists.
He’ll link up with his former Arsenal team-mate Emile Smith Rowe at Craven Cottage.
Everton add Broja on loan
Everton have bolstered their attacking options with the loan signing of Chelsea forward Armando Broja.
The 22-year-old arrives on a season-long deal, with an option to make the move permanent next summer.
Southampton recruit Ramsdale from Arsenal
Southampton have signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal on a four-year deal.
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Ramsdale, 26, made 89 appearances for the Gunners over the past three seasons across all competitions and has played 153 times in the Premier League in total, including spells with AFC Bournemouth (twice) and Sheffield United.
“The way the manager wants to play, the way he was when I spoke to him, he was just full of so much enthusiasm,” Ramsdale told the club’s official website. “I’d never met him before, but he made me feel about eight feet tall, which is just what you want.”
At the end of last season, Ramsdale was spotted in the Southampton end at Wembley Stadium for their playoff final win over Leeds United, dressed as Hagrid from Harry Potter.
Arsenal bring in Neto from Bournemouth
After Ramsdale’s departure, Arsenal have brought in goalkeeper Neto from Bournemouth on a season-long loan.
The 35-year-old Brazilian has made 61 Premier League appearances for the Cherries since joining them in August 2022, keeping 13 clean sheets. He was named club captain just six months after arriving at the Vitality Stadium.
Neto told Arsenal’s official website: “I had two dreams as a kid to play for a football team. It was my team in Brazil, where I grew up and became a professional footballer, and also Arsenal. And now I’m realising it! I’m a really lucky person.”
New centre-back for Palace
After selling Joachim Andersen to Fulham, Crystal Palace have signed centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg on a five-year deal.
The 24-year-old Frenchman, who will wear the No. 5 shirt, is reunited with Palace boss Oliver Glasner after playing under the Austrian at Wolfsburg and earning UEFA Champions League qualification.
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Palace chairman Steve Parish told the club’s official website: “We have watched Maxence play at the very highest level of European football, and we are delighted to be able to welcome him to Selhurst Park.”
McTominay leaves Man Utd
Long-serving midfielder Scott McTominay has left Manchester United to join Napoli in a permanent move.
The 27-year-old came through Man Utd’s academy, making his debut in 2017 under Jose Mourinho, and went on to make 255 first-team appearances for his boyhood club. Of those appearances, 178 came in the Premier League, and he scored 19 goals in the competition while providing four assists.
A statement on Man Utd’s official website said: “McTominay will be missed by everyone at the club and leaves with our best wishes as he embarks on a new chapter of his career in Italy. Good luck, Scott, arrivederci and thank you for the fabulous memories.”
McTominay will be joined at Napoli by Billy Gilmour, who is also making a permanent move to the Italian club after playing 60 matches in all competitions for Brighton & Hove Albion over two years.
West Ham sign Spain midfielder Soler
West Ham United have signed Spain international midfielder Carlos Soler on loan from Paris Saint-Germain for the rest of the season.
The 27-year-old, who has 14 caps for Spain, made 226 appearances for Valencia and won the Copa del Rey before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2022, where he won two Ligue 1 titles, a Coupe de France, and a Trophée des Champions.
West Ham’s technical director Tim Steidten told the club’s official website: “We’ve admired him for some time, and whilst we’ve had to wait until the final day of the summer transfer window to secure his services, we’re really pleased to have him on board for the remainder of the season.”
Ward-Prowse heads to Forest on loan
Midfielder James Ward-Prowse has moved from West Ham United to Nottingham Forest on loan for the rest of the season.
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James Ward-Prowse
The 29-year-old dead-ball specialist made 37 Premier League appearances for West Ham last campaign, registering seven goals and seven assists. In total, he has played 381 Premier League matches, scoring 56 goals and adding 45 assists.
Nayef Aguerd
Defender Nayef Aguerd has also left West Ham on loan, joining Real Sociedad after making 21 Premier League appearances last season.
Brazilian Defender Morato Joins Forest
In addition to recruiting Ward-Prowse, Nottingham Forest have strengthened their defence by signing Morato from Benfica, with the Brazilian signing a five-year deal.
Morato, who can play as a left-back or in central defence, made 86 appearances for Benfica and won the Primeira Liga title in 2022/23. He played five times in the UEFA Champions League last season.
Forest’s chief football officer Ross Wilson told the club’s official website: “Morato has been in our thoughts and discussions to come into the squad for several transfer windows, and we’re delighted to have him join us today.”
Nottingham Forest have also signed goalkeeper George Murray-Jones from Manchester City on a three-year deal, with a one-year extension option.
The 19-year-old joined City in July 2021, having progressed through the ranks at Southend United. He made 13 appearances for youth teams last season, playing three times in both the UEFA Youth League and the EFL Trophy.
Fraser, Cornet Join Southampton
Southampton have signed two wingers on Deadline Day.
Ryan Fraser
Ryan Fraser has rejoined the Saints, signing a two-year contract as a free agent after helping the club win promotion during a season-long loan spell.
Chalobah joins Crystal Palace on loan
Chelsea’s Trevor Chalobah is heading to Crystal Palace.
He has joined on a season-long loan from Chelsea to complete a great transfer window for them.
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Just Like Football Clubs, Let’s Sign Foreign President To Fix Nigeria – Actor Okele [VIDEO]
Popular Nigerian actor, Tunde Usman, professionally known as Okele, has proposed ‘signing’ of foreign Presidents to fix the country.
The actor made the suggestion while reacting to Nigeria’s current economic hardship.
Reacting to the increase in price of cooking gas across the nation, Okele in a now trending video shared on his Instagram page proposed a football method of removing a non performing coaches to address Nigeria’s challenges.
Speaking in Yoruba, the actor argued that adoption of the football method might solve constant disappointment with elected leaders.
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“Greetings to all Nigerians home and abroad. May God help us soften this hardship. I just thought of something about gas, fuel and the way things are expensive in Nigeria.
“If you are a lover of football you would know that every club has a coach, assistant coach, and those that train the keepers. So, instead of campaigning for different political parties with some looting our money, why can’t Nigeria look around the world and sign any ex-president that has proven himself in another country to fix Nigeria.
“Even many football nations signed coaches from different countries. Maybe we should adopt the signing of the President method to end different political parties campaigns. Let’s come together and sign our President the same way we signed the coach and we can sack the non performing President and sign a new one.”
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Argentina Crush Nigeria 4-0
Argentina produced a commanding performance to beat Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 4-0 in a knockout-stage match at the U-20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Alejo Sarco opened the scoring after just two minutes, tapping in from a Dylan Gorosito cross.
Maher Carrizo doubled the lead with a superb left-footed free-kick on 23 minutes and added a second shortly after the interval (53′) to make it 3-0.
Mateo Silvetti capped the scoring with a low finish on 66 minutes, finishing off a move created by Gianluca Prestianni.
The Flying Eagles huffed and puffed but rarely threatened the match rhythm. Daniel Daga saw a close-range effort saved before half-time, and Kparobo Arierhi rattled the post in stoppage time of the first half.
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But none of their attacks could find a way past Argentina’s goalkeeper Santino Barbi or break down a disciplined defensive unit.
Meanwhile, Ebenezer Harcourt produced several important saves to limit the damage early on.
Tactical changes came early in the second half as Nigeria’s coach shuffled his pack, introducing Auwal Ibrahim, Abduljelil Kamaldeen, Emmanuel Ekele and Charles Agada in a bid to spark a revival, but Argentina’s control of the midfield and clinical finishing rendered the substitutions ineffective.
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Salah Scores Twice As Egypt Qualify For 2026 World Cup
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored twice to help Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca on Wednesday and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The 33-year-old has now netted nine times in a marathon qualifying campaign that began two years ago, and victory for Egypt gave them an unassailable five-point lead over Burkina Faso in Group A.
Twice African Footballer of the Year, Salah helped Liverpool win the Premier League a record-equalling 20th time last season, and captured the Golden Boot award with 29 goals.
But the Egypt captain has lost his spark with Liverpool this season, scoring just three goals in nine matches in all competitions.
After Ibrahim Adel put Egypt ahead on eight minutes against opponents 158 places lower in the world rankings, Salah netted six minutes later and again on 84 minutes.
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While Egypt have won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times, they have been less successful in the World Cup, qualifying just four times in 15 attempts — in 1934, 1990, 2018 and now 2026.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was among the goals as Ghana trounced the Central African Republic 5-0 in Meknes, and need one point from their final Group I match at home to Comoros to qualify.
Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Djiku, captain Jordan Ayew and Kamaldeen Sulemana were the other scorers for the Black Stars, who led 1-0 at half-time.
Ghana have 22 points and a vastly superior goal difference than Madagascar, who are three points behind. Mali, seeded to win the group, are out of contention with 15 points.
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Cape Verde came from two goals behind in Tripoli to draw 3-3 with Libya and edge closer to a first World Cup appearance.
The island nation of about 550,000 inhabitants off the coast of Senegal will clinch first place in Group D if they defeat Eswatini in Praia on Monday.
Known as the Blue Sharks, the Cape Verdeans are two points ahead of Cameroon, who beat Mauritius 2-0 in Saint-Pierre with Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo scoring.
Cape Verde have 20 points after nine rounds, two more than Cameroon, the eight World Cup appearances in an African team.
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– Disastrous start –
Roberto Lopes, a defender with Republic of Ireland club Shamrock Rovers, conceded a first-minute own goal as Cape Verde made a disastrous start.
Telmo Arcanjo levelled for the islanders before goals either side of half-time from Ezoo el Mariamy and Mahmoud al Shalwi gave the Mediterranean Knights a 3-1 lead.
Sidny Cabral reduced the deficit and Willy Semedo equalised on 82 minutes to set up a tense finish as Cape Verde sought a fourth goal and qualification.
A match-winner did not materialise, but they will be expected to beat Eswatini, who remained winless in the group after surrendering a two-goal advantage in a 2-2 draw with Angola in Lobamba.
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Cameroon had to secure maximum points in Mauritius to keep alive their hopes of overtaking Cape Verde, but needed 92 minutes to ensure success.
Dynamo Moscow midfielder Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu put the Indomitable Lions ahead on 57 minutes and Mbeumo struck in added time with his fourth goal of the qualifying campaign.
Cameroon complete their schedule at home to Angola in Yaounde and must win to have any hope of automatic qualification.
Should Cape Verde come first, Cameroon would hope to finish among the four best-ranked runners-up and qualify for play-offs in November.
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The winners of the African mini-tournament, comprising single-match semi-finals and a final, advance to six-nation inter-continental play-offs next March with two World Cup places up for grabs.
Eswatini looked set to end an eight-match winless run in the mini-league when South Africa-based Justice Figuareido pounced on long passes to score twice in the second half.
Angola, with French coach Patrice Beaumelle in charge for the first time after the sacking of Portuguese Pedro Goncalves, halved the deficit through Jonathan Buatu.
Then, slack Eswatini marking at a corner enabled Papel Ary to head the equaliser with 10 minutes of regular time remaining.
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