There is no better day to celebrate the mayhem of transfer rumours than a Transfer Deadline Day. The world of football comes to a standstill awaiting the result of an ongoing or a last minute deal. With just a few hours left in this year's January transfer window, we take a look at some of the best bit of business done by the clubs around Europe featuring Leon Bailey, Andrea Ranocchia and Odion Ighalo.
Serie A
AC Milan duo reject Chinese Super League
In a late exclusive from Calciomercato, AC Milan midfielders Juraj Kucka and Mati Fernandes have both rejected to move to China despite the interest of Beijing Guoan that have made an offer to sign them both in the final day of the January transfer window.
Juventus agree on €40m deal for Tolisso
Juventus have reportedly reached an agreement for the signing of Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso, according to reports from Calciomercato. The report claims that the Serie A Champions have agreed to pay €40million for Tollisso’s services with the player set to join the club next summer.
Kostas Manolas on his way to Arsenal
According to reports from Gazzetta dello Sports and The Sun, Arsenal have sealed a stunning €47million deal to bring Kostas Manolas to the Emirates next summer.
The Gunners have been following Manolas for last 12 months and had even made a €34million bid last summer. However, AS Roma were adamant at getting at least €45million for the Greek international who was also linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United.
Bundesliga
Leon Bailey joins Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of the 19-year-old Jamaican winger Leon Bailey from Belgian club Genk on a five-year contract. Bailey was heavily linked with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, however, the Bundesliga outfit moved in to agree a £12.8million deadline day transfer.
Club's managing director Michael Schade expressed his delight at the transfer and said, “With Leon Bailey, we have once again been able to secure a promising player to us for a long time. This boy also stood at the top of the wish-list for many other European clubs. We are all the more fortunate that we have been able to resist such strong competition.”
Chelsea’s bid for Kolasinac turned down
German club Schalke have confirmed that they have turned down a €10million bid for the exciting wing-back Sead Kolasinac. Daily Star can confirm that Antonio Conte wanted the player at Stamford Bridge before the end of January transfer window but Schalke are not ready to let the player leave for reasons best known to them. Kolasinac is out of contract in Gelsenkirchen this summer and has been expected to join compatriot Miralem Pjanic at Juventus at the end of the season.
Premier League
Moussa Dembele disappoints Chelsea fans
Chelsea were linked with a big money move for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele after the striker was spotted boarding a flight to London. However, Daily Mirror confirmed that the striker was in London to receive a treatment to his injured knee and had no intentions of joining Chelsea in January. Dembele, later on, tweeted a picture of him celebrating in Celtic jersey and virtually putting an end to the short-lived but an exciting transfer story.
Hull complete Ranocchia’s transfer
Hull City have completed the loan signing of Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia. The 28-year-old central defender completed a medical on Deadline Day. Ranocchia would be Marco Silva's seventh signing of the window. Having captured Markus Henriksen and Evandro Goebel on permanent deals the Tigers were also able to seal loan deals for Oumar Niasse, Omar Elabdellaoui, Alfred N’Diaye and Lazar Markovic.
Burnley sign Westwood from Aston Villa
Burnley have completed the signing of Aston Villa's Ashley Westwood for a fee in the region of £5m. He has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the option of a further year and will wear the number 18 shirt.
Following the transfer, Westwood said: "I'm delighted. It's happened fast but I've been made to feel very welcome and I can't wait to get going. It feels like a proper football club and homely, and that's what I like. I like to be appreciated and I think I will definitely get that here."
La Liga
Real Madrid allow Lucas Silva to leave on loan
Real Madrid have confirmed that midfielder Lucas Silva has joined Cruzeiro on loan until June 2018. The Brazilian returns to the Mineirão having left to join the La Liga giants on a permanent basis in the winter transfer window of 2015, but has only managed to make a total of eight appearances in that time.
Steven N’Zonzi signs a long-term contract
Sevilla have extended Steven N’Zonzi’s contract until the end of 2020. The dynamic midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months with Juventus, Manchester United and Chelsea ready to meet Sevilla’s asking price. However, by signing the new contract, N’Zonzi has been taken off the January market and will cost the clubs around Europe anything over €40million to complete his transfer.
Las Palmas capture Jese from PSG
Las Palmas have confirmed the loan signing of former Real Madrid attacker Jese Rodriguez from French champions Paris Saint-Germain. Following the transfer, Las Palmas released an official statement welcoming the former Real Madrid man to the club.
The statement read: "The Gran Canaria-born forward Jese Rodriguez will play on loan at UD Las Palmas until June 30, 2016. "The specific wish of the player to wear the yellow colours has been crucial for the agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to get done."
Rest of the world
Odion Ighalo completes Chinese Super League move
Watford striker Odion Ighalo has completed his medical ahead of a €20million transfer to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai. Ighalo had become frustrated at the lack of goals in this season and will pocket a salary of close to €200k-per-week. Watford are yet to find a replacement and are unlikely to sign a new striker with just a few hours left in January transfer window.
Pato on his way to China as well
Alexandre Pato has become the latest European-based player to move to the Chinese Super League as he joins Tianjin Quanjian from Villarreal. The deal is reportedly in the region of €18m, ensuring a €15m profit on the striker for Villarreal whom they signed from Brazilian side Corinthians only six months ago.
