Fotball transfer news: Five post-deadline day deals you may have missed

Chelsea spent nearly €300 million on transfers this summer time even though a few players – Antony, Darwin Nunez and Aurelien Tchouameni – moved for €100m by itself. But there was however more small business accomplished following the window slammed shut…

The Turkish Super Lig window closed the working day soon after a great deal of Europe’s, though there have been some superstars floating close to on free transfers who were continue to aloud to total moves.

Soccer Transfers rounds up 5 of the ideal of them…

Juan Mata to Galatasaray

Juan Mata led a stream of new arrivals at Galatasaray, with the record Turkish champions also obtaining Mauro Icardi on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

Mata experienced been permitted to go away Manchester United on a absolutely free transfer immediately after 8 and a half years, 51 goals, 47 assists and 4 big honours at Old Trafford.

“I experience so great I’m psyched and pretty enthusiastic,” he reported soon after signing his likely two-12 months deal. “I’m grateful to be here. Everyone’s extremely welcoming. I can not hold out to gain with Galatasaray. All people advised me what a pleasant environment this area has. I am won’t be able to wait around to knowledge it. I can not hold out to battle in front of our admirers.”

Diego Costa to Wolves

Mata’s previous Spain intercontinental teammate Diego Costa was also on the move, returning to the Leading League after 5 a long time away when he signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Most not long ago with Atletico Mineiro in his native Brazil – Costa was born in the Condition of Sergipe prior to taking part in 24 situations for Spain – the striker earlier received two Leading League titles with Chelsea.

A ruptured cruciate ligament sustained by Sasa Kalajdzic times right after arriving from Stuttgart pressured Wolves again into the market.

Miralem Pjanic to Sharjah

Miralem Pjanic had seemed to have had a upcoming at Barcelona under Xavi next very last season’s loan spell with Besiktas the Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder convincing his coach in pre-season.

But when Frenkie de Jong resolved to keep alternatively than go to Man Utd, Barca’s midfield commenced to search way too fast paced, and Pjanic – who cost the Catalan giants €65m in June 2020 – was permitted to be part of Emirati outfit Sharjah on a cost-free.

Loris Karius to Newcastle

After Liverpool’s No.1, Loris Karius was floating all-around on a free of charge transfer immediately after the conclusion of his contract at Anfield. Lengthy because deposed by Alisson, Karius is even so a Premier League-degree goalkeeper whom Newcastle were being relieved to signal.

With Karl Darlow wounded and Martin Dubravka leaving on loan to Man Utd, Newcastle were being left quick of protect for Nick Pope. Karius may perhaps discover himself on the bench for now, but he has been given the No.1 jersey…

Serge Aurier to Nottingham Forest

Only Chelsea used much more cash than Nottingham Forest in the recent transfer window, the recently promoted Premier League club signing no much less than 22 gamers in their bid to keep in England’s top flight for the for a longer time phrase.

And they weren’t finished immediately after deadline day, either, with former PSG and Tottenham Hotspur right-back Serge Aurier arriving on a no cost, getting most lately been with La Liga side Villarreal.

Honourable mentions

Mauro Icardi (PSG to Galatasaray, loan)

Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea to Fenerbahce, loan)

Nathan Redmond (Southampton to Besiktas, totally free)