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Summer 2019 Transfer Deadline Day: All the deals

8 Aug 2019
Alex Iwobi

See all the confirmed ins and outs at Premier League clubs as the summer 2019 window shuts

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Summer 2019 Premier League transfer news

The August 2019 transfer window has closed. Below you will find all the ins and outs announced by the clubs.

The day’s key deals:

  • Arsenal sign David Luiz from Chelsea and Celtic's Kieran Tierney
  • Giovani Lo Celso (loan) and Ryan Sessegnon join Spurs
  • Everton bring in Alex Iwobi from Arsenal 
  • Andy Carroll returns to boyhood club Newcastle United 
  • Watford buy winger Ismaila Sarr from Rennes
  • Romelu Lukaku’s Man Utd exit is confirmed

See: All Summer Premier League transfers ahead of 2019/20 season

21:15 Everton have confirmed the signing of Alex Iwobi from Arsenal. The winger made 100 Premier League appearances for the Gunners after coming through their Academy.

Iwobi has signed a five-year contract at Goodison Park, having moved for an undisclosed fee. 

See: Everton seal signing of Iwobi

20:05 Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Meritan Shabani. The 20-year-old German will join the club’s Premier League 2 team.

David Luiz confirmed at Arsenal

20.00 Arsenal have announced the signing of David Luiz from Chelsea.

The 32-year-old centre-back has joined on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

He is reunited with Gunners head coach Unai Emery, with whom he worked at Paris Saint-Germain.

"David has huge experience and I look forward to working with him again. He is a well-known player and adds to our defensive strength," Emery told the club's official website.

Praet joins Leicester City

19.00 Leicester City have signed Belgium international midfielder Dennis Praet from Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the Foxes and becomes their fourth summer recruit after James Justin, Ayoze Perez and Youri Tielemans.

See: Dennis Praet signs for Leicester City on permanent deal

Blades bring in Verrips and Besic

18:50 Promoted Sheffield United have announced two late signings.

Midfielder Muhamed Besic has joined from Everton loan, while the Blades have secured the signature of Dutch goalkeeper Michael Verrips on a free transfer.

"I'm happy with the trust that has been shown in me, and I'm looking forward to showing people what I can do," Verrips told the club's official website.

Spurs seal Sessegnon deal

17.45 Ryan Sessegnon has made a rapid return to the Premier League, joining Tottenham Hotspur from relegated Fulham.

The 19-year-old, who can play as a left-back or winger, has signed a contract until 2025 and will wear the No 19 shirt.

An England Under-21 international, Sessegnon made 35 Premier League appearances for Fulham last season, scoring two goals and providing six assists.

See: Sessegnon completes move

Heading in the opposite direction is midfielder Josh Onomah.

The 22-year-old switches to Craven Cottage on a permanent deal.

See: Onomah joins Fulham

Drinkwater joins Clarets

17.45 Danny Drinkwater has signed a loan deal with Burnley until 6 January.

The 29-year-old central midfielder joins from Chelsea, where he made 12 appearances and scored one goal in 2017/18.

He was an integral member of the Leicester City side that famously won the Premier League title in 2015/16.

See: Danny's The Boy for Clarets

Spurs sign Lo Celso on loan

17:20 Tottenham Hotspur have announced the arrival of Argentina international Giovani Lo Celso.

The 23-year-old midfielder has joined on a season-long loan from Real Betis, with Spurs having an option to make the transfer permanent.

He becomes the UEFA Champions League finalists' third senior summer signing and the fourth Argentinian in the squad, playing under his countryman Mauricio Pochettino.

He will wear the No 18 shirt.

Spurs kick off their campaign against Aston Villa at 17:30 on Saturday.

See: Lo Celso loan agreed

17:07 The transfer window has now closed, but clubs have until 19:00 to finalise signings and six deal sheets have been submitted.

See: Deadline day: What are deal sheets?

Carson to Man City

17.00 Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Scott Carson from Derby County on a year-long loan deal.

"It's an honour to have signed for City on loan," Carson told mancity.com. "It's something I didn't expect but an opportunity I simply could not turn down."

Tierney joins Arsenal

16.55 Arsenal have signed left-back Kieran Tierney from Scottish champions Celtic.

The 22-year-old has agreed a long-term deal after moving for an undisclosed fee.

"We're delighted Kieran is joining us," head coach Unai Emery told the club's official website. "He's a very talented player who will continue to improve."

Carroll returns to the Magpies

16.55 Striker Andy Carroll has rejoined Newcastle United from West Ham United on an initial one-year deal.

He scored 33 goals during his first spell with his boyhood club, before joining Liverpool in 2011.

"It feels very good. My friends and family are here, and it's the club that I support – it is home," said Carroll.

See: Magpies complete Carroll signing

Pennington heads for Hull

16.45 Everton defender Matthew Pennington will join Hull City on loan for the 2019/20 season.

Pennington spent the 2018/19 campaign on loan at Ipswich Town, where he made 31 appearances. He has made nine first-team appearances for the Toffees.

See: Pennington joins Hull on season-long loan

Lukaku leaves Man Utd

16:25 Romelu Lukaku has left Manchester United, joining Inter Milan on a permanent deal.

The Belgium international striker played 66 Premier League matches for Man Utd over two seasons, scoring 28 goals.

He previously represented Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Everton in the competition.

See: Lukaku completes transfer to Inter Milan

Mooy moves to Brighton

15:50 Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Aaron Mooy from Huddersfield Town on a one-year loan deal.

The Australia international has made 65 Premier League appearances, scoring seven goals and adding four assists.

Head coach Graham Potter told Brighton's official website: "He has played very well over the past two seasons in the Premier League, and will bring a different option and added competition to our midfield."

Sarr signs for Watford

15:40 Watford have announced the signing of Ismaila Sarr from Rennes. 

The 21-year-old winger has agreed a five-year contract for a club-record fee.

He made 77 appearances for Rennes, scoring 18 goals.

See: Official: Sarr signs for record fee

Austin joins West Brom

15:20: Striker Charlie Austin has left Southampton to join West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee.

The 30-year-old made 81 appearances and scored 20 goals in three and a half seasons at St Mary's Stadium.

See: Austin completes West Brom transfer

How Premier League transfers get done

14:50: Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes during the Premier League transfer window?

From FIFA's Transfer Matching System to fax machines, read about how Premier League transfers get done.

Diangana heads to West Brom

14:30: West Ham United's Grady Diangana has signed up for a season-long loan at Championship club West Bromwich Albion.

See: Diangana joins West Brom on season-long loan

Cancelo speaks at Man City

14:05: Joao Cancelo has given his first press conference after joining Manchester City from Juventus last night.

"The Premier League is the best league in the world without any doubt," Cancelo said ahead of Saturday's opener against West Ham United

"I'm looking forward to playing my first game here. I love the stadiums and the atmosphere.

"I'm here to help wherever I'm placed by the manager. I'm a right-back, but I'm a versatile player and can play in many positions, so I'll play wherever Pep asks me to play."

See: Man City sign Joao Cancelo

McGinn signs new Villa deal

12:30 John McGinn has agreed a fresh five-year contract with Aston Villa.

The 24-year-old was instrumental in the club's promotion last season, and was voted Fans' and Players' Player of the Season.

"I have loved every minute of my time at Aston Villa and I am delighted to commit myself to the club for the long term," McGinn told the club's official website.

Aston Villa kick off their 2019/20 Premier League campaign away against Tottenham Hotspur at 17:30 on Saturday.

Brighton recruit Yapi for Under-23s

11:40 Brighton & Hove Albion have added French right-back Romaric Yapi to their Under-23 squad, signing him from Paris Saint-Germain for an undisclosed fee.

The 19-year-old has agreed a one-year deal with an option for another year.

See: Albion add French prospect from PSG

Newcastle sign Krafth

11:02 Newcastle United have signed right-back Emil Krafth from Ligue 1 side Amiens.

The Sweden international has signed a four-year contract with the Magpies after arriving for an undisclosed fee.

See: Emil Krafth becomes Newcastle United's fourth signing

Redmond agrees new deal

10:05 Nathan Redmond has put pen to paper on a new four-year contract at Southampton, having won the club's 2018/19 Player of the Season award.

See: Redmond signs new long-term contract

West Ham sign Ajeti

09:15 West Ham United have signed striker Albian Ajeti from Basel.

The 22-year-old Switzerland international has signed a four-year deal after arriving for an undisclosed fee.

Ajeti scored 14 goals in 32 matches in the Swiss Super League last season and has already netted twice in his three fixtures so far this term in all competitions.

See: West Ham United sign Swiss striker Albian Ajeti

Further reading 

See: How Premier League transfers deals get done

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