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🚨DEADLINE DAY LIVE UPDATES: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN🚨

Arnold Lewis
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Deadline Day FootTheBall

 

 

The Summer 2021 Transfer Window will go down in folklore. The transfer window that started out slowly, has taken the football world off their feet with big name transfers and big money transfers a regular fixture for the past 2 months.

While Lionel Messi has already secured a shock move to PSG earlier this month, his long standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo has secured a historical move back to where it all began – Manchester United.

Meanwhile, Madrid are locked in a stalemate with PSG for Kylian Mbappe, with a bid of 180m plus significant add-ons on the table.

 

 

 

With the best part of the window yet to get into 5th gear, FootTheBall has got you all covered with all the incoming and outgoings for Europe’s Elites.

 

DEADLINE DAY TALKING POINTS

  • Chelsea confirm the loan signing of Saul Niguez while his former club Atletico Madrid have completed a loan for former talisman Antoine Griezmann
  • Sporting Lisbon left-back Nuno Mendes has chosen PSG over Manchester City and has signed with the French giants on a loan deal with an option to buy
  • Juventus confirm the signing of Moise Kean from Juventus in a bid to replace Ronaldo
  • Real Madrid have ended their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe in this summer’s transfer window with the club failing to reach an agreement with PSG over the transfer fee. Mbappe can now leave PSG next summer for free if he does not sign an extension
  • Eduardo Camavinga has officially joined Real Madrid for 31million Euros plus add-ons for the midfielder
  • Tottenham are all set to sign Emerson Royal while Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin could be on his way out of the club, moving back to Spain with Real Betis
  • Chelsea continue to be interested in signing Saul and Jules Kounde – with the latter all but collapsed
  • Manchester United winger Dan James has signed for Leeds United but it looks like both Manchester clubs will be ending without fulfilling their most pressing requirements for now

RED AND WHITE>RED AND BLUE

Atletico Madrid have confirmed the signing of former striker Antoine Griezmann on a one-year loan deal with an option to but from FC Barcelona. Griezmann’s move comes as a shock to Barcelona fans who were expecting him to become their star man after Lionel Messi’s departure.

 

 

Since moving to Barcelona in 2019, Griezmann has had a tough time, struggling for goals and being played out of position for Barcelona. He will be hoping he can re-find the form he had in his first spell at Atleti as they look to defend their La Liga title.

 

CHELSEA BREAKING BAD

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan deal. The European champions have been courting a midfield option for a few weeks now and have finally got their man in the Spaniard.

 

 

Saul was also linked with Manchester United after expressing his desire to leave Atletico Madrid having fallen down the pecking order. The Spanish international brings a wide range of skill-set with him and his move may just make Chelsea the odds-on favourites for the Premier League.

PSG’S SPREE CONTINUES

Paris Saint-Germain have had one of the best ever transfer windows given the quality and quantity of players they have got for what are mostly cut-price deals. The latest addition to the Parisian armoury is the signing of Portuguese left-back Nuno Mendes on loan with an option to buy.

 

 

Mendes was an integral part of Sporting Lisbon’s domestic success last season, and was on Manchester City’s radar as well. PSG however managed to snag his signature and add him to what is easily the best squad in Europe on paper. Will Mauricio Pochettino be able to make it work on the field

 

ANOTHER HOMECOMING

Antoine Greizmann is on the verge of rejoining former club Atletico Madrid from Barcelona with an initial loan and an obligation to buy.

 

 

In other news, Barcelona are working on a deal to sign Sevilla striker Lukk de Jong.

 

 

HOPING FOR A MIRACLE HERE

Real Madrid are hell bent on getting their main target for this summer window, although, PSG are equally adamant that Mbappe won’t be leaving them.

Real Madrid’s latest bid was a whopping 220m euros.

 

 

BETTER CALL SAUL

Chelsea have sealed the signing of Saul Niguez on a season long loan, with an option to buy.

 

 

CAMAVINGA OFFICIALLY JOINS REAL MADRID

French sensation Eduardo Camavinga has been officially announced by Real Madrid for 40m euros including add ons.

 

 

NUNO MENDES JOINS PSG ON LOAN

Sporting CP want 40 million for the prodigious left back. Manchester City will not pay his asking price to bring in him for some full back depth.

 

But PSG for whom the full back position has been a problem position for them over the last two seasons and despite signing Hakimi did  want some extra cover on the opposite flank in defence.

 

ILAIX MORIBA TO RB LEIPZIG

Barcelona academy product Ilaix Moriba has officially joined German club RB Leipzig.

 

 

CHELSEA UPDATES – SAUL AND ANJORIN

Tino Anjorin will leave Chelsea on loan for the season and join Lokomotiv Moscow with an option to buy for 17m pounds.

 

 

Meanwhile, Saul looks shockingly close to joining the London giants on loan with an option to buy after talks had hit a bump.

 

 

LEEDS FINALLY GET JAMES

Leeds finally get Dan James! The winger was stolen from right under the Yorkshire club’s nose by Manchester United in the 2019 summer window. Marcelo Bielsa has been a massive fan of the Welsh winger.

Leeds finally have signed some much needed attacking depth and will be used as a rotation option with Raphinha, Bamford and Harrison.

 

MILAN COMPLETE DOUBLE SIGNING

AC Milan have signed two prodigious young talents in Yacine Adli and Chaka Traore from Bordeux and Parma respectively.

Adli has been sent back to the Ligue 1 outfit on loan, where as Traore who is still just 16 years old can provide depth in wide areas.

 

TOMIYASU HEADED TO ARSENAL

After constantly being linked to Tottenham during the transfer window the versatile Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is headed to Arsenal as he is being seen as the perfect replacement for the departing Bellerin.

CAMAVINGA ALL BUT CONFIRMED BY MADRID

Camavinga will be confirmed as Madrid player before the window shuts according to reports. Ancelotti wants the prodigious mid-fielder to join the Los Blancos ranks immediately as he will provide the much needed depth in the center of the park.

NDOMBELE GOING NOWHERE

The wantaway French midfielder, Tanguy Ndombele will not be leaving Spurs this window as Tottenham have not received any bids that match their asking price, reportedly around 60 million Euros. Ndombele has garnered interest in this window after falling out of the manager’s plans but a move has failed to materialize.

 

MOTHER OF ALL HOMECOMINGS

Run. It. Back. Manchester United have posted the video below to welcome the Old Trafford icon back to Manchester. Ronaldo spent a fruitful 7 years in Manchester, rising to become one of the world’s greatest footballers.

 

MAN UNITED CONFIRM RONALDO SIGNING

Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of the much-anticipated signing, Cristiano Ronaldo, from Juventus. The five-time Ballon d’or winner signs a 2-year contract with an option for another year. Ronaldo is expected to make his debut for the club on Sept 11, against Newcastle.

 

JORDAN HENDERSON EXTENDS CONTRACT

Liverpool, who have had a quiet window, have announced that captain Jordan Henderson has signed a new “long-term” contract to extend his stay at the Merseyside club. Liverpool has signed just Ibrahima Konate from Leipzig, focusing instead on tying up contracts on current squad members, like Alexander-Arnold.

 

HAMMERS JOIN THE PARTY

West Ham United have announced the signing of Croatian midfielder Nikola Vlasic from CSKA Moscow for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year old joins one of the most exciting squads in the Premier League, with the Hammers in the Europa League this season as well.

 

 

Vlasic’s deal however most likely ends the Hammers’ pursuit of Jesse Lingard, who played such a big role in getting the club European football last season. This will be Vlasic’s second stint in the Premier League having previously spent a season in England with Everton.

 

BIG BOOTS TO FILL

Juventus have announced the return of Moise Kean to the club as they scramble to bring in attacking talent to replace the goals of Cristiano Ronaldo. Still just 21, this is Kean’s fifth move in five years.

 

 

The young Italian was a part of Juventus’ senior set-up for three years from 2016 to 2019, including a season out on loan at Verona. Kean’s career has not hit the heights that were expected of him but this move could be the return to comfort that he needs to start firing again.

 

ATALANTA SIGN KOOPMEINERS

Atalanta have made a reputation for being amongst the smartest operators in the transfer market and the Italian side have once again proved it with the signing of Teun Koopmeiners. Signed from AZ Alkmaar, Koopmeiners has long been identified as amongst the brightest talents in Dutch football.

 

 

Atalanta look all set to challenge the big Serie A giants of Milan, Turin and Rome and the signing of Koopmeiners is a testament to their ambition. Most clubs in the Italian league are going through a rebuild phase and Atalanta may just be poised to make a run for the title.

 

WILLIAN AND ARSENAL PART WAYS

It is safe to say that since his move from West to North London, Willian has not had a good time. The Brazilian winger has been constantly derided for Arsenal fans for his performance but he does seem to be doing the Gunners a huge favour by terminating his contract with the club by mutual agreement.

 

 

The Brazilian winger will go back to his home country and join Corinithians, despite having two years left on his contract at the Emirates. Willian’s decision will reportedly save Arsenal upto 20 million GBP in wages, a class gesture from a player who has perhaps not got the respect he deserves.

 

IF NOT MBAPPE, THEN CAMAVINGA

After failed attempts to land Kylian Mbappe, Madrid have hifted their attention towards another long-term target, Eduardo Camavinga. Official bid has been submitted and personal terms have been agreed too.

Deal close to being finalized.

 

 

24 HOURS MORE…⏳👀

DEADLINE DAY IS OFFICIALLY HERE!

 

 

ANOTHER ONE!

Chelsea youngster Tino Anjorin will leave for Lokomotiv Moscow, with a buyback clause inserted in the deal.

 

 

A DECISION TO REGRET ON?

Leeds have all but secured the signature of Daniel James from Manchester United for 28m euros. Medicals to be scheduled soon.

 

 

KYLIAN MBAPPE UPDATES… THIS MIGHT TAKE A WHILE

Real Madrid are on the verge of submitting an increased bid for Mbappe amid speculation that the Spanish Capital are ready to walk out of the negotiations.

 

 

KABAK OFFICIAL

Norwich have officially announced the signing of Turkish defender Ozan Kabak on a season long loan.

 

 

LONDON UPDATES

Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico has been offered to clubs across Europe, including West Ham. but the capital outfit are not interested.

 

 

Crystal Palace meanwhile, are in the market for a goal scorer and Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard has popped up as a target after failed attempts to sign Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah.

 

 

PROBLEMS NOT SAUL-ED

Chelsea are put in limbo with Spanish outfits Sevilla and Atletico Madrid not ready to budge on their transfer stance.

 

 

LOAN ARMY SPECIALISTS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN

Chelsea midfielder Bakayoko has been sent out on another loan spell; this time to AC Milan on a 2 year loan deal.

 

 

GUNNERS WITH SOME LATE BUSINESS

Reiss Nelson will join Feyenoord from Arsenal on loan, after Amad Diallo deal collapsed due to last minute injury to the player.

 

 

ROYAL SNATCH BY SPURS

Spurs and Barcelona have reached an agreement for Emerson Royal for 30m euro with add-ons. Arsenal were also in the race but the player decided to join Nuno’s men instead.

 

 

SAY WHAT!!!

Well, it’s the Luis Suarez scenario all over again. Arsenal had the chance to sign Pedri from Las Palmas a few years ago but passed it up.

 

 

MAITLAND-NILES TRYING TO FORCE A MOVE TO EVERTON!

Ainsley Maitland-Niles took to social media to express his emotions about his anticipated move to Benitez’s Everton.

 

 

Everton who are looking to sign some comepetiton for Digne and Coleman would be a perfect fit for the want away Gunners star, and he feels the same way apparently.

 

MORIBA TO RB LEIPZIG ALL BUT CONFIRMED

Latest reports suggest that Ilaix Moriba’s transfer to RB Leipzig is all but confirmed pending a medical. The Exodius at Barcelona continues.

 

 

 

Although it will be interesting to see how he fits in at Leipzig as he is being touted as a replacement for Marcel Sabitzer.

 

DAN JAMES HEADED TO LEEDS?

Dan James is heavily being linked to Leeds United. His unimpressive stint at the Red Devils is about to end. Leeds who had James stolen from them at the last minute in the 2019/20  summer transfer window by United has apparently still been on Bielsa’s shortlist.

 

 

 

If anyone can improve Dan James it is Bielsa who has improved players like Michy Batshuayi and  Ander Herra in his long career.

 

LOOKMAN ON HIS WAY TO LEICESTER?

Ademola Lookman is being chased by Leicester as their search for a goal scoring winger continues. Lookman who impressed for Fulham last season on loan despite the Cottagers relegation, will be another savvy piece of business by the Foxes in this trasnfer market.

 

AMAD LOAN DEAL COLLAPSES

After sustaining an injury in training, Amad Diallo’s loan move to Feyernood has collapsed in the final phase. We wish a speedy recovery to the youngster.

Hope to see him soon in Manchester United shirt this season as he sures promise that Dan James and will surely get a shot after he returns from injury.

 

RUBEN DIAS GET DESERVED CONTRACT EXTENSION

Manchester City defender and PL’s reigning Player of the Season, Ruben Dias, has been rewarded for his sparkling form by Manchester City. Dias has agreed to a contract extension at The Etihad till June 2027. He was signed from SL Benfica last year.

 

 

HOMECOMING EDGES CLOSER

Sky Sports are reporting that Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his medical as the Portuguese superstar edges one step closer to completing an iconic return to the Theatre Of Dreams. Ronaldo is expected to sign a 2-year contract with an option for another year.

 

 

KABAK TO THE CANARIES?

Schalke defender Ozan Kabak, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Liverpool, is reportedly the subject of a bid from Norwich City. Schalke are currently in the second tier of German football, Bundesliga.2, and Kabak is expected to leave the club before the window ends.

 

 

BRIGHTON FLEXING FINANCIAL MUSCLE

Premier League’s dominance in the transfer market continues as Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly secured the signing of Getafe’s wide-midfielder Marc Cucurella by paying his release clause of €18m. Cucurella came through Barcelona’s La Masia academy and made a good impression at Getafe.

 

 

KOUNDE IS A NO-GO

The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Chelsea’s move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde looks to have failed due to the clubs not coming to an agreement over the transfer fee. Chelsea already had a bid rejected for the French CB and seem to have called off the pursuit.

 

 

WELSH SPEEDSTER SEEKS EXIT

Manchester United winger Daniel James is looking for a move after he has failed to establish a starting spot ever since his transfer from Swansea City. The Red Devils are open to offers, with several PL clubs interested.

 

 

LAST 48 TO GO!🚨

Only 48 hours left until the transfer deadline and an end to a summer of enthralling transfers. 

Hold on to your hats. The Best might be saved for the last.

 

JUVENTUS NOT GOING FOR ATTACKERS 

Juventus aren’t going for Aubameyang, Aguero or Eden Hazard despite the latest rumours spreading around. As of now they are only interested in bringing a central midfielder, namely Witsel or Pjanic.

 

AMAD DIALLO MOVE ABOUT TO FALL THROUGH?

Although Manchester United and Amad Diallo have agreed to a loan move to Feyenoord, the player got injured in their last training which might be the reason why Feyenoord could back out of the deal.

 

 

MBAPPE DEAL ON DEADLOCK

According to some sources, Real Madrid and PSG have still not agreed upon any deal for Kylian Mbappe and the situation hasn’t changed.

 

 

 

WEST HAM MOVE IN FOR VLASIC

West Ham have made an official bid of 30 million pounds plus 8 million in add-ons to CSKA Moscow for Vlasic. Talks are well underway.

 

KOOPMEINERS BIDS FAREWELL

Koopmeiners has announced his departure from his boyhood club, AZ Alkmaar after tonight’s game.

 

UPDATES ON SABITZER AND MORIBA

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are preparing paperwork for Marcel Sabitzer’s move and only a matter of time before the deal is completed. With the Sabitzer deal out of the way, Leipzig will be focusing solely on bringing Alex Moriba in from Barcelona.

 

WOLVES SIGN HEE CHAN HWANG

Wolves have completed a season-long loan deal with an option to buy for Hee-Chan Hwang from RB Leipzig.

 

 

MOISE KEAN TO BE ANNOUNCED

Moise Kean’s medical has been completed, just a matter of time before Juventus officially announces their new loan signing.

 

 

When the dust settles on the dawn of September 1st, players, managers and clubs will look back on what was a historical window. A Transfer Window to REMEMBER.

Arnold Lewis
Arnold Lewis
A hardcore Chelsea fan, who is often found playing football on the weekends. He has an exceptional voice and his rendition of old Hindi classic songs will make your heart melt. He is the man with the funky hair.

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