Another hectic summer transfer window has come to a close and there was no shortage of drama on the final day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It proved to be a record-breaking summer in the Premier League with around \u00a31.9billion being spent, smashing the previous record of \u00a31.4billion in 2017, while nine of the 20 teams in the top-flight spent over \u00a3100million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nottingham Forest were the most active club this summer, signing 23 players as they attempt to build a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion, while Leicester were at the other end of the scale with just two new faces added to the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steve Cooper, fresh from leading Forest out of the Championship, immediately got to work on enhancing his squad with 13 players arriving before the end of July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forest continued to splash the cash throughout August and it was no surprise to see them pushing for further deals right up to Thursday’s 11pm deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Willy Boly was first through the doors on Thursday, completing his switch from Wolves on a two-year deal to strengthen Cooper’s hand at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winger Josh Bowler was next to be announced after a deal was struck with Blackpool but he’s set to spend the rest of the season on loan at Olympiacos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rennes defender Loic Bade also joined in the final moments of the window, although he has only agreed a loan switch for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This summer was always set to be an interesting one for Chelsea with new owners at the helm and there was no shortage of backing for Thomas Tuchel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella arrived earlier in the summer but there was more to come on the final day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former Arsenal frontman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been handed a two-year deal after a short stint with Barcelona, where he netted 11 goals in 18 La Liga games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Denis Zakaria also came through the doors at Stamford Bridge, joining on loan from Juventus but Chelsea have the option to make his move permanent next summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of exits, Chelsea announced Marcos Alonso would be leaving by “mutual consent” with the Spaniard expected to sign for Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder Billy Gilmour has also moved on after penning a four-year contract with Premier League rivals Brighton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manchester United missed out on top-target Frenkie de Jong after failing to strike a deal with Barcelona, however, they did manage to complete one big deal on deadline day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erik ten Hag has reunited with a familiar face in the shape of Antony. The pair worked together at Ajax last season and the winger has signed a deal through to 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
United are understood to have parted with \u00a382million to bring in the Brazilian – a record deadline-day fee and making Antony the fourth most expensive signing in Premier League history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Red Devils also added to their goalkeeping options with Martin Dubravka joining on loan for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defending Premier League champions Manchester City did most of their business early but Pep Guardiola did complete one late move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Switzerland international centre-back Manuel Akanji was snapped up from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool also looked to have done their work in the opening weeks of the window but injuries led Jurgen Klopp into a late deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder Arthur Melo came in on loan from Juventus until the end of the season, while there is an option to make the switch permanent next summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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