Transfer News: Deadline Day Developments August 2024

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This is the place for some of the biggest announcements from the August 2024 Transfer Deadline Day

Raheem Sterling - Chelsea to Arsenal on loan

Raheem Sterling finalised a last-minute transfer deadline move to Premier League rivals Arsenal. The 29-year-old has agreed to a season-long loan with Mikel Arteta's team. 

This decision came after the England international was told that he was not part of new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca's plans.

Jadon Sancho - Manchester United to Chelsea on loan with an obligation to buy

Chelsea has secured a loan deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho until the end of the season. 

The agreement includes an obligation for Chelsea to permanently sign the 24-year-old England international for a fee ranging between £20-25m next summer.

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Sancho playing for Mancheter United. Photo credit Thể Thao 11M | Flickr

Eddie Nketiah - Arsenal to Crystal Palace for a fee in the region of £30m

Crystal Palace has completed the signing of striker Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal in a deal worth approximately £30m. The 25-year-old has joined on a five-year deal after scoring 38 goals in 168 games for Arsenal. The South London club have also confirmed that he will wear the number nine shirt.

Click the image below to see how Palace announced the transfer on X. 

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Manuel Ugarte - PSG to Manchester United for an initial fee of £42.1m

The Red Devils have signed midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris St-Germain for a fee that could eventually reach £50.5m.

The 23-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with the option to extend it for a further 12 months. He won't be registered for United's upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool but is expected to play a key in their season. 

The video below shows some of his best moments from his solitary campaign at PSG. The footage and compilation is from the YouTuber Brazil scout.

Scott McTominay - Manchester United to Napoli for £25.7m

The 27-year-old Scotland international departs the Premier League having spent his entire career at Old Trafford.

McTominay made his Manchester United debut in 2017 and has since made 255 club appearances under four permanent managers.

The video below shows one of the midfielder's best moments at Old Trafford. Who remembers this iconic goal?  The footage is from the Manchester United YouTube account 

Neal Maupay - Everton to Marseille on loan with an obligation to buy

Marseille has completed the signing of Everton forward Neal Maupay on a season-long loan deal, with an obligation to sign the player permanently in 2025. 

The 28-year-old joined Everton in 2022 from Brighton and managed to score once in 32 appearances for the Toffees. He spent last season on loan at Brentford.

Aaron Ramsdale - Arsenal to Southampton for £25m

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Southampton has finalised the signing of Aaron Ramsdale, the goalkeeper from Arsenal and England, for £25 million. The initial fee is £18 million, with an additional £7 million in potential add-ons. 

Ramsdale has previously played for Sheffield United and has agreed to a four-year contract with Southampton. They also have the option to extend his contract by another 12 months.

Jeremy Sarmiento - Brighton to Burnley on loan

Burnley have signed Brighton & Hove Albion forward Jeremy Sarmiento on a season-long loan deal. The 22-year-old achieved promotion from the Championship during a loan spell with Ipswich Town last season.

Transfer Deadline Day August 2024

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