Transfer Deadline Day: Mesut Ozil pens new Arsenal contract
We bring you all the latest updates from the final day of the January transfer window.
London: It was a day of drama and suspense on the Transfer Deadline Day as the January transfer window officially closed. While Pierre Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund, Mesut Ozil signed a new contract at Arsenal.
With the conclusion of the transfer window, here is how the day unfolded:
Juan Mata extends his Manchester United contract:
Meanwhile, Spanish midfielder Juan Mata have agreed to stay at Premier League giants Manchester United until June 2019.
.@JuanMata8 has spoken to #MUTV following the extension of his #MUFC contract, with the deal now running until June 2019.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 30, 2018
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Luton Town sign Liverpool defender Lloyd Jones:
League 2 side Lutron Town have completed the signing of Liverpool youngster Lloyd Jones on an undisclosed fee.
ðŸ-£ï¸Here's what the central defender had to say on signing for the Town: “Nathan has got a massive passion for winning, and for improving players as well. I’ve come here to play as much as I can and do as well as I can. I’m really looking forward to it." #COYH pic.twitter.com/nQOBP6pxnk
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2018
West Ham bid for Dendoncker rejected by Anderlecht:
Anderlecht have rejected an opening bid from Premier League West Ham for Belgium international midfielder Leander Dendoncker. The Belgian outfit are demanding close to £20million for the versatile 22-year-old.
Leeds announce Tyler Roberts deal:
âœï¸ | Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of forward Tyler Roberts from Premier League side West Bromwich Albion
— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 31, 2018
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Everton confident of signing Mangala:
The Toffees are looking to bolster their defence and are eyeing Manchester City centre-back Eliaquim Mangala on a loan deal. The Premier League leaders recently signed defender Aymeric Laporte which could push Mangala further down the pecking order.
Talks underway between @Everton and Eliaquim Mangala. Toffees in pole position.
— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) January 31, 2018
Samuel Eto'o moves to Turkish club Konyaspor:
🌪Samuel Stormborn of the House Eto'o
— Atiker Konyaspor (@konyaspor) January 31, 2018
🥇First of His Name
ðŸ"¥The Unburnt
👑King of the Forwards
â›"Breaker of Chains
🦅Father of Eagles pic.twitter.com/4aWXrRu5zQ
Gunners set to offload Debuchy:
Mathieu Debuchy has agreed to join St Etienne and will complete transfer in the coming hours. Has six months left on contract but Arsenal letting him go for free
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) January 30, 2018
Man City talent joins Burton Albion:
âœï¸ #BAFC have signed Jacob Davenport on loan from @ManCity until the end of the season ⤵ï¸https://t.co/sXTJ2tHE2R pic.twitter.com/VbmPlttsTm
— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) January 31, 2018
Mehmedi joins Wolves from Leverkusen:
BREAKING
— VfL Wolfsburg EN (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) January 31, 2018
Our Wolves have secured the services of Admir #Mehmedi from @bayer04_en! The 26-year-old has signed on with VfL until 2022 and will wear the number 22 jersey. We're looking forward to having you here, Admir!😀 #vflwolfsburg pic.twitter.com/BzDfGm1GkW
Mesut Ozil puts pen to paper on new deal with Arsenal:
Rejoice, Gunners! BBC Sport have confirmed that German playmaker Mesut Ozil has signed a new deal with Arsenal which will make him the highest paid player in the club's history.
EXCLUSIVE: Mesut Ozil signs a new three-and-a-half year contract to remain at Arsenal until summer 2021. Becomes highest-paid player in club history on around £350k per week before tax. Deal agreed last weekend, signed at Colney this morning. Could take him to 8yrs at #AFC & 32yo pic.twitter.com/600XtVnbnH
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) January 31, 2018
Nagatomo set to complete Galatasaray loan switch:
Inter Milan are set to confirm their second departure this transfer window with defender Yugo Nagatomo set to join Galatasaray on loan. Previously, Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario left the Neurazzuri for West Ham in a similar deal.
Medical Park Sağlık Raporu | Yuto Nagatomo
— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) January 31, 2018
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Clarets send Tom Anderson on loan:
BREAKING: Defender Tom Anderson heads back out on loan with move to @drfc_official Read: https://t.co/noDDokMCwR pic.twitter.com/4MuRSfUfRi
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 31, 2018
Giroud spotted at Chelsea's training ground:
Arsenal frontman Olivier Giroud is in London to replace Michy Batshuayi with the Belgain having left for Germany to complete a loan move.
Olivier Giroud has arrived at Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey. pic.twitter.com/MmLt5n2Lfy
— 🇧🇪 (@FlicksLikeEden) January 31, 2018
BREAKING! Dortmund confirm Aubameyang sale to Arsenal:
He’s ours ✅ #YoPierre https://t.co/DiDb4Ewvt6
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 31, 2018
Michy Batshuayi is spotted having his medical in a Dortmund kit.
Michy Batshuayi is currently undergoing a medical at Borussia Dortmund ahead of his loan move. (Source: @BorussenEdition) #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/xkukOOujOo
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 31, 2018
Newcastle United win the race to sign Slimani:
After missing out on Daniel Sturridge, the Magpies have agreed a deal with Leicester City striker Islam Slimani.
West Ham and Monaco were also competing for the Algerian, but it's Rafa Benitez whose managed to luru him. Official announcement expect soon.
PSG's Lucas Moura set to sign for Tottenham after completing medical:
Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura has completed a medical with Tottenham Hotspur ahead of finalising a move worth £25million, according to Sky Sports.
The Brazilian will now agree personal terms and have his paperwork completed before becoming Mauricio Pochettinho's first January transfer signing.
Will Zlatan Ibrahimovic say goodbye to Manchester United?
Rumour mills surrounding Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future at Manchester United are growing as time passes by. French sports daily L'Equipe claim the 36-old-old signed a deal with MLS club LA Galaxy three weeks ago, but head coach Sigi Schmid has stayed tightly lipped about a move for the Swede: “There’s been a lot of talk about it in the past and it’s something that maybe gets opened up again. I don’t know what’s there. If there was something there, I’m sure we’d all know. Right now, it’s all rumours.”
The report further states that Zlatan will complete his rehabilitation with Jose Mourinho’s side before flying to California. Mourinho has previously made it clear he will not stop Zlatan if he wishes to move abroad.
Borussia Dortmund reportedly agree Batshuayi loan deal:
Out-of-favour Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has reportedly agreed a loan deal with Borussia Dortmund after failing to find regular playing time. The Bundesliga giants were only willing to sell Aubameyang upon finding a replacement and now this could speed up the Gabon striker's move to London.
Batshauyi departure could see the Blues make way for Olivier Giroud.
Daley Blind linked with Serie A move:
With Emerson Palmieri having joined Chelsea from AS Roma on Tuesday, the Serie A outfit are eyening the Manchester United left-back as the Brazilian's replacement, according to Sky Italia.
Did Arsene Wenger just leak Arsenal's completed move for Aubameyang?
On Wednesday, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger appeared to confirm that his side has completed a deal for Aubameyang after their 3-1 loss to Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.
“Yes, it is good news. We need people who can give us more offensive power. At the moment, we aren’t enough going forward and I am convinced he will give us that. He has a big challenge in front of him. He wants to do well in the Premier League. It is absolutely good news for us. His pace, his finishing. The quality of his runs. His huge physical capacity, that will be important in the Premier League,” the Frenchman was quoted saying
City submit third bid for Mahrez:
Manchester City aren’t done with their January transfer business yet despite breaking the bank. The Citizens have made a third bid of around £55 million for Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez, who has been performing consistently for the foxes in the past couple of months.
The Algerian winger hasn’t travelled with Claude Puel’s squad for the away game at Everton on Thursday, according to Sky Sports.
The Foxes aren’t yet pleased with the offer from the Premier League leaders, eyeing £90 million.
After Roque Mesa, Everton discard Sandro Ramirez to join Sevilla (loan):
ðŸ"¢ Initial agreement between #SevillaFC and @Everton for the loan of @sandroramirez9
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) January 30, 2018
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ðŸ"£ @RoqueM26 has joined #SevillaFC on loan until the end of the season, with the option to buy
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) January 30, 2018
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January transfer window:
It’s the last day of January and with that, it’s the last day for clubs to wrap up their deals the 2017-18 January transfer window nears an end.
Liverpool’s £75 million world-record signing of defender Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton made the headlines before Alexis Sanchez took over, making his way to Manchester United with out-of-favour midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving to Arsenal in a swap deal.
Van Dijk's massive signing also saw Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho complete his dream move to Barcelona.
Following Liverpool’s footsteps, Manchester City also broke the bank to sign Athletic Bilbao’s ball-playing centre-back Aymeric Laporte for a whopping £57 million, making him the 2nd most expensive defender in football history.
But that not it, bigger deals could surface on the market as the time starts ticking.
Borussia Dortmund’s want-away striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks on course to join former teammate Mkhitaryan at Emirates for a hefty £60 million. Could this see Olivier Giroud move to the blue half of London, who seem to get rid of Michy Batshuayi – the Belgian being eyed as Aubameyang’s replacement for the Bundesliga giants?
Stay tuned for all the live action as we bring you the latest updates from the transfer world.