THE Premier League transfer window has now CLOSED – but that doesn't mean the announcements are over!
Arsenal got their move for Kieran Tierney over the line and sold Alex Iwobi in a last-gasp move. David Luiz is still to be announced for the busy Gunners.
Check out ALL of the latest updates from a hectic transfer market below…
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ARSENAL transfer guru Raul Sanllehi has pulled a rabbit out of the hat this window – and fans have made sure to thank him.
The Gunners' head of football was stopped by a jubilant Gooner who hailed the “don” for saving the club.
Former Barcelona supremo Sanllehi, 50, shared a laugh with the supporter after the touching exchange and went home knowing he is the toast of North London.
A cheeky fan edited his Wikipedia page to celebrate his achievements.
It currently reads: “King Raúl I of Arsenal (born September 18, 1966 in Barcelona), also known as 'Don Raúl', is a Spanish football administrator and who is currently the Head of Football at Arsenal.
“Sanllehi initially joined Arsenal in February 2018 as Head of Football Relations as well as having baddest latina in the planet and was promoted to his current role following the departure of CEO Ivan Gazidis.
“He was previously the Director of Football at Barcelona.”
While a fellow Gooner responded to the video by tweeting: “I'm sure this fan made Raul feel special, respected, loved by fans and worthy of all the hard work to pull off those incredible deals this window.
“Great job in the transfer window.”
Another poked fun at Manchester United, adding: “Are you watching Man Utd lol lol lol”.
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OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER says he is happy with Manchester United’s transfer dealings despite fan discontent – and his two main strikers combining for just 20 league goals last term.
United’s outlay was the highest of any in the Premier League at £148million although the net spend after Romelu Lukaku went was £74m, around £50m less than Aston Villa.
In came Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire – but there was no striker replacement for Lukaku or a much needed midfielder.
Still United boss Solskjaer says there was no feeling of frustration at that when the window closed on Thursday.
Solskjaer said: “Well that's not the feeling inside the club. The feeling with the fans I've met are excited about the ones we've got.
“There are always going to be fans out there wanting to sign players that's part and parcel of being here, the players are here now and have been shown that trust and we believe in them.
“It's not about a quick fix it's a long rebuild and about getting the right players right people in and it's not about suddenly changing that when you haven't got the right ones.
“I think when the transfer window closes it's a great feeling of relief now it's done now we know we're looking forward with and I'm delighted with the three we've signed.
“The only way we can put an doubts right is by playing good football, showing the team we want to be, the style we want to play.
“Within the team and the club we're feeling very confident.”
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HUDDERSFIELD are in advanced talks to sign free agent striker Fraizer Campbell.
Getting the deal over the line would be good news for the Terriers, who have been hit with an FA charge after breaching kit rules.
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MAN CITY winger Brandon Barker is having a medical at Rangers, according to reports.
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ARSENAL finally managed to sign Kieran Tierney from Celtic – but only after agreeing to insert a massive sell-on clause in the deal.
The Scottish international's move was confirmed yesterday with the Gunners splashing a record-breaking £25million on the 22-year-old left-back.
Celtic have shattered the previous Scottish record sale, eclipsing last summer's £20m transfer of Moussa Dembele to Lyon.
But Arsenal chiefs had to go to extreme lengths to get the deal over the line, with their Bhoys counterparts playing hard ball over Tierney's move throughout the summer.
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