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Transfer Deadline Day Ticker: Ugarte, Toney, McTominay, and more

Friday marked the end of the Summer Transfer Window which allowed European sides the final chance this year to bolster their squads.

Manchester United continued to bolster its defensive options after signing Uruguayan international Manuel Ugarte but lost midfielder Scott McTominay in a permanent deal to Napoli.

Chelsea saw winger Raheem Sterling head to fellow London side Arsenal on loan but acquired Jadon Sancho for the season from Manchester United.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney became the newest face to take his talents to the Saudi Pro League after agreeing to join Al Ahli. The Bees will reportedly receive €40 million for Toney’s services.

Raheem Sterling made his move across London to Arsenal on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Crystal Palace made a quartet of key moves by acquiring forward Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal and defender Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg. The pair of deals will reportedly cost the Eagles over £48 million.

The Eagles also added goalkeeper Matt Turner and defender Trevoh Chalobah for the 2024-25 season.

James Ward-Prowse, Aaron Ramsdale, and Billy Gilmour were also among the players to move elsewhere before Friday’s deadline.

Here’s a rundown of all the day’s European Transfers and reports:


Manchester United have acquired Manuel Ugarte in a permanent deal from Paris Saint-Germain.

Red Devils midfielder Scott McTominay has left Old Trafford, joining Serie A side Napoli in a permanent deal.

Arsenal acquired England international Raheem Sterling on a season-long loan spell from fellow London club Chelsea.

Chelsea filled Sterling’s spot on the roster by acquiring winger Jadon Sancho on loan for the campaign.

Ivan Toney has made the move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli in a permanent move from Brentford.

Crystal Palace made a pair of transfers on Friday, acquiring defender Maxence Lacroix and forward Eddie Nketiah from Wolfsburg and Arsenal respectively.

Aaron Ramsdale has left Arsenal following the Gunners’ loan signing of Neto from Bournemouth. Ramsdale has joined Southampton for a reported £18 million.

Goalkeeper Matt Turner joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest while the Eagles also added defender Trevoh Chalobah on loan from Chelsea.

Billy Gilmour joined McTominay at Napoli after moving from Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported £16 million fee.

Everton bolstered its attacking options by adding Armando Broja on loan from Chelsea.

James Ward-Prowse is on the move yet again, joining Nottingham Forest on loan from West Ham United. Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad also added defender Morato from Portuguese club Benfica for a reported £12.6 million fee.

Wolverhampton Wanderers added midfield help in the form of Brazilian midfielder Andre. Brazilian Serie A side Fluminense will reportedly receive £18.5 million for Andre’s services.

Jayden Meghoma is staying in the Premier League after switching Southampton for Brentford for a reported £5 million fee.

Auston Trusty is on his way to Scottish Premiership side Celtic in a reported £5.94 transfer from Sheffield United.

Orel Mangala has joined Premier League side Everton on loan from Ligue 1 side Lyon.

Veteran goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has joined Wolves from Crystal Palace for a reported £10 million fee.

Tammy Abraham is headed to AC Milan on loan from fellow Serie A side AS Roma.

Burnley playmaker Vitinho has moved to Brazilian Serie A side Botafogo in a permanent deal.

Leicester City added attacking help in the form of Odsonne Edouard on loan from Crystal Palace.

Chelsea has loaned out goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic to sister club Strasbourg for the full 2024-25 Ligue 1 season.

Wilfried Zaha is on his way to Ligue 1 as well, joining Lyon on a season-loan loan from Galatasaray.

Everton have loaned forward Neal Maupay to Ligue 1 side Marseille for the full season.

Birmingham City have reportedly acquired midfielder Jay Stansfield in a permanent deal from Fulham. Stansfield scored midweek against the League One side in EFL Cup play.

Mason Holgate joined West Bromwich Albion on loan from Everton for the EFL Championship season. The Baggies also acquired Republic of Ireland forward Mikey Johnston on loan from Celtic.

Carlos Soler has joined West Ham United on loan from PSG.

Giovani Lo Celso is on his way to Real Betis in a permanent deal from Tottenham.

Celtic added Arne Engels in a club-record deal from Bundesliga side Augsburg.

Todd Cantwell has left Scottish side Rangers to join Blackburn Rovers in a permanent deal.

Wales defender Chris Mepham has joined Sunderland on loan from Bournemouth.

Jamaican international Kasey Palmer will stay in the EFL Championship after joining Hull City from Coventry City.

 Tomoki Iwata has joined Birmingham City on a three-year deal from SPFL side Celtic.

Jeremy Sarmiento has been loaned out again by Brighton & Hove Albion, this time heading to Burnley for the league season.

Celtic added Luke McCowan from Dundee FC on a three-year deal.

Abu Kamara has switched Norwich City for Hull City on a permanent deal.

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