“Raheem Sterling signs a last-minute loan with Arsenal on transfer deadline day.”Raheem Sterling has returned from his season-long loan to Arsenal, a Premier League rival.
The clubs announced the news nearly three hours after the Premier League transfer window closed.Enzo Maresca left 29-year-old Sterling off of the Chelsea team, even though he had 82 caps for England.In addition, a foot injury derailed a planned transfer to Ipswich for 22-year-old striker Armando Broja, who left Chelsea to sign a loan with Everton.The 28-year-old Brentford player Ivan Toney signed a late £40 million contract with the Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli.Premier League teams Chelsea have expressed interest in England forward Toney ahead of a potential transfer. This season, he has not been a member of the Bees matchday roster.In a statement released by the team, Brentford head coach Thomas Frank acknowledged the move, saying, “I am happy he has an opportunity to try something new in his life and career.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli and Al-Ahli are rumored to have struck a deal, but it is unclear if signing Toney will impact their pursuit of the Nigerian forward.The transfer window closed on Friday at 11 p.m., but clubs that have timely submitted deal sheets can still submit the necessary paperwork to finalize deals.According to reports, Jadon Sancho is set to move from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on a loan deal with an obligation to buy, one of the moves that could still happen.Another last-minute addition saw Wolves sign Portuguese winger Carlos Forbs from Ajax on loan, while Crystal Palace signed goalkeeper Matt Turner, 30, from Nottingham Forest for the duration of the season.Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale of England completed a permanent move to Southampton, who also acquired Maxwel Cornet from West Ham on a season-long loan.To take Ramsdale’s place, Arsenal signed goalkeeper Neto from Bournemouth on a season-long loan.PA
Ramsdale, 26, has signed a four-year contract at St Mary’s and told the club website: “I’m absolutely delighted. The way the manager (Russell Martin) wants to play, the way he was when I spoke to him, he was just full of so much enthusiasm.”The PA news agency understands Arsenal’s move for the 35-year-old Cherries captain is a straight switch with no obligation or option to buy.Departing the Emirates is Eddie Nketiah, who signed for Crystal Palace on a five-year deal.The forward, who grew up in nearby Deptford, said: “It’s amazing to sign for Crystal Palace – I’m excited to get going. Every time I come back to South London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it’s good to be back home.”Reiss Nelson is also heading across London from the Emirates, the 24-year-old forward joining Fulham on loan for the season.Napoli announced the signing of Scott McTominay from Manchester United, who themselves landed midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris St Germain.Another England goalkeeper was on the move, with Sam Johnstone joining Wolves from Crystal Palace on a four-year contract for a reported £10m fee.Wolves also landed Brazil midfielder Andre from Fluminense, while Fabio Silva left Molineux on loan to join Las Palmas.Defender Maxence Lacroix, 24, was reunited with former boss Oliver Glasner after leaving Wolfsburg and signing a five-year deal with Palace. The Eagles also let go of forward Odsonne Edouard, who went on loan to Leicester, and midfielder Naouirou Ahamada, who went on a season-long loan to Ligue 1 team Rennes.After Forest completed a move for defender Morato from Benfica, James Ward-Prowse joined Nottingham Forest from West Ham on a loan agreement that would last until the end of the 2024–25 season.Carlos Soler, a long-time target for the Hammers, joined on a season-long loan from Paris St. Germain after the move created room in the roster.Real Betis acquired Giovani Lo Celso from Tottenham for £10 million plus add-ons and a sell-on.For the 2024–25 season, Marseille acquired striker Neal Maupay on loan from Everton, with the French team obligated to purchase the 28-year-old. Meanwhile, midfielder Orel Mangala joined the Toffees on a season-long loan from Lyon.
