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Every world star that joined the Saudi Pro League in summer 2024: Diaby, Toney, Smalling…
There was more heavy spending by the Saudi Pro League this summer, with various international players arriving in the Middle East

All the done deals by Premier League clubs in the summer 2024 transfer window
The summer transfer window has now closed and TEAMtalk can provide a recap of all the deals that were done over the past few months

QUIZ: Can you name every signing by the Premier League’s ‘big six’ this summer?
The Premier League's most powerful clubs were busy to varying degrees in the summer transfer window, but can you remember who has joined them?

Arteta breaks silence on Raheem Sterling capture and explains how Arsenal have improved with transfers
The Arsenal manager has hailed his reunion with Sterling as a 'step up' for the club after bringing him in on loan from Chelsea

Victor Osimhen transfer collapse leads to two drastic Napoli decisions for denied dream Chelsea target
Osimhen was expected to be one of this summer's big movers but his failure to secure a move has already had massive ramifications

Leeds Utd announce new Gnonto contract as exit-clause status is clarified after averting summer sale
After the transfer deadline passed, Leeds have quickly tied Gnonto down to a longer contract - but is there a release clause?

Where is the transfer window still open? Countries Premier League clubs can still sell players to
Premier League clubs can no longer sign players, but they can still sell them to clubs from these leagues

Edu explains why Arsenal made signing they ‘never planned’ as Raheem Sterling breaks silence on arrival
Arsenal sporting director Edu has confessed to making an improvisational signing, while Raheem Sterling has spoken about his move

Ten Hag slammed for ‘talking a load of rubbish’ about star Man Utd sold on deadline day
Actions seem to have spoken louder than words for Erik ten Hag, who has been accused of being less bothered about one Man Utd transfer than he'd suggested

Everton jump in to snatch Chelsea striker in last-gasp move after Prem rival’s double whammy
Everton have secured the signing of Armando Broja on a season-long loan from Chelsea, with fate repeating itself for another of his suitors on deadline day

Ivan Toney declared ‘Brentford legend’ as Al-Ahli announce striker signing after Osimhen miss
Thomas Frank has led the tributes after Brentford completed the club-record sale of Ivan Toney to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli

West Ham announce four deadline-beating transfers as classy midfielder joins and trio depart
West Ham United completed four bits of business as deadline day went down to the wire, with the signing of a Spanish midfielder

Deadline day live club-by-club guide: As it happened
The biggest day of the year in the world of transfers is here again, so stick with TEAMtalk to keep up to date on deadline day

Liverpool agree exhilarating attacker signing as sellers go all in for Man Utd outcast
Federico Chiesa is set to travel to Liverpool TODAY after terms were agreed for his move from Juventus - who could now raid Man Utd

Man Utd succeed with exit request as details emerge of amazing clause in confirmed sale
More details have emerged explaining just how beneficial the deal could be for Man Utd down the line

West Ham show strong interest in second striker signing who could cost more than Fullkrug
The Hammers might not be done adding to their attack despite the investment in Germany international Niclas Fullkrug earlier this summer

Enzo Maresca absolved of blame, as pundit tells Raheem Sterling conditions to accept Chelsea exit
Chelsea have received further criticism for the Sterling situation - but the blame hasn't been aimed at Enzo Maresca despite his public comments

Rival’s agreed signing sees Arsenal transfer escape route evaporate for star urged to move ‘where he feels loved’
A demoted member of Arteta's squad has been told by an empathetic predecessor to leave, but one escape route has just been closed off

Arsenal lineup v Aston Villa to directly impact potential transfer exit as suitors ready approach
Arsenal will receive an approach for one of their players tomorrow if Mikel Arteta offers a clue with his lineup choice on Saturday evening

Chelsea in sudden transfer headache as striker exit risks collapse, but Prem rival remains vigilant
Chelsea's clearout has taken a twist with an update that one of their striker sales is at risk of falling through

Man Utd eye next midfield signing after Ugarte but are playing catch-up for former Liverpool target
A former Liverpool target is the next player on United's radar - if they can beat a different Premier League contender to his signature

The 10 most expensive Championship to Premier League transfers after agonising triple Leeds exit
Georginio Rutter has become the third new entrant to this top 10 by leaving Leeds this summer - and the third Brighton signing featured in the list

Chelsea shrink asking price for star linked with Barcelona and Prem rivals as second obstacle emerges
Chelsea are stepping up their efforts to sell a midfielder, but face a couple of hurdles - one of which has forced them to change their approach

Mega-money Liverpool signing ‘not happy’ at Arne Slot hierarchy; exit-linked forward told what should decide his fate
The attacker is at risk of being starved of starting opportunities under the new head coach, while another has been told what should decide his future

Medical booked for TODAY, as Tottenham transfer deja-vu sees agreement with Prem side
The move is expected to go through the day before Tottenham's Premier League season opener and it will be a permanent one

Talks underway as Tottenham prepare £27m offer for upgrade despite Postecoglou hinting at shock reintegration
The structure of Spurs' offer could be key to getting a deal done, though the head coach has hinted at a different solution

Arsenal ‘24-48 hours’ away from signing ‘best player in LaLiga’ as Fabrizio Romano reveals star’s Arteta verdict
The Gunners can expect the deal to cross the line soon as they aim to agree all the final details imminently

TENTH Chelsea signing on ‘final stretch’ as journalist reveals eye-watering sum set to be spent
The fee for the player will be slightly bigger than recently reported but there is a caveat that benefits Chelsea - at least financially

Top 10 most expensive Man City sales ever amid FFP punishment scrutiny, after Alvarez sets new record
Man City have spent fortunes on signing players, but there are some surprising aspects of the funds they've generated by selling their own