The best deadline day transfer begins with the transfer of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint Germain to Manchester United. After a long wait in negotiations the red devils have finally been able to sign the defensive midfielder. On the other hand Ivan Toney’s deal Al Ahli is also finalised as the Saudi club waits for Victor Osimhien.
The 2024-25 summer transfer window will close at 3 AM IST on Saturday and we aim to bring you the best deadline-day transfer deals as they happen in Europe’s major leagues along with Saudi Arabia. Stay here for the latest confirmed transfers from the Premier League, La Liga, Saudi Pro League, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 as teams scramble to do their final business of a very busy summer transfer window.
Best Deadline Day Transfers 2024
The statement signing of this summer has been Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid after his contract with Paris Saint Germain expired on June 30. Manchester City also saw their World Cup winner, Julian Alvarez leave to join Atletico Madrid, while Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan joined the club.
Barcelona has also been active in this transfer window trying to maintain their financial sheets and add players. They have signed Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig and Pau Victor from Girona. Manchester United stole Leny Yoro from the grasps of Real Madrid and also added Bayern’s defensive duo, Matthijs De Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui along with Bologna striker, Joshua Zirkzee.
Will your club do any Best Deadline Day Transfers? Stick with us as we round up the biggest moves across the globe.
| Player | Club Transferred from | Club Transferred to | Deal Amount in Pounds |
| Manuel Ugarte | Paris Saint Germain | Manchester United | 42 Million |
| Ivan Toney | Brentford | Al Ahli | 40 Million |
| Carlos Soler | Paris Saint Germain | West Ham United | Loan deal with an obligation to buy |
| Aaron Ramsdale | Arsenal | Southampton | 25 Million |
| Neto | Bournemouth | Arsenal | Loan |
| Juan Bernat | Paris Saint Germain | Villarreal | Loan |
| Raheem Sterling | Chelsea | Arsenal | Loan |
| Jadon Sancho | Manchester United | Chelsea | Loan deal with an obligation to buy |
Manuel Ugarte signs for Manchester United
Manchester United mark the transfer deadline day with the signing of the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Manuel Ugarte for around 42 million pounds along with 10 million in add-ons. PSG wanted around 50 million pounds but United negotiated a lower price with the bonuses subject to performances and success.
United highly rate Ugarte and expect that he would give Ten Hag a second senior holding player, alongside Casemiro.
Ivan Toney agrees deal with Al Ahli
Brentford are set to sell Ivan Toney to Saudi Pro League team, Al Ahli, after a year-long transfer saga which saw the player linked with clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United. The transfer fee finalised for the forward is around 40 million pounds and will sign a four-year contract with his new squad. The combined cost of the fee and his salary is somewhere around 100 million pounds in total.
Carlos Soler to West Ham United
West Ham United have agreed to sign Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler on the deadline day loan move from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain. A buy option has been included in the deal as West Ham will cover the salary as part of the agreement.
Aaron Ramsdale signs for Southampton
Southampton has completed the signing of English goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal. There are reports that the Saints will pay an initial 18 million pounds with an extra 7 million as add-ons. The 26-year-old goalkeeper has signed a four-year deal with an option to extend for another year.
Neto Moves to Arsenal
Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto has signed his contracts for his loan move to Arsenal as Espanyol confirmed that the gunner’s final bid for Joan Garcia will not be accepted. Kepa Arrizabalaga’s arrivial at the Cherries from Chelsea meant that they open for the departure of the Brazillian Keeper.
Juan Bernat joins Villareal on loan
The 31-year-old Spanish left-back is set to join Villareal on a loan deal from Paris Saint Germain. Bernat has previously played for teams like Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, with 128 and 113 appearances respectively.
Raheem Sterling joins Arsenal on a loan deal
Arsenal have strengthened their ranks with the addition of English winger, Raheem Sterling on loan. The 29-year-old was side lined by the new Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, who has many options when in his squad when it comes to wingers. He publicly said he “prefers a different kind of winger”.
Sterling was one of the marquee signings of the Todd Boehly era, joining for around 48 million pounds in the summer of 2022 from Manchester City.
Jadon Sancho set to be a loanee at Chelsea
Finally a month of uncertainty surrounding Jadon Sancho came to an end as he set to join Chelsea from Manchester United on loan with an obligation to buy. The deal will be permanent for about 25 million pounds at the end of the season and it is believed during the period of loan Chelsea are going to cover most of his salary.