Kick Off: Marcelo joins Olympiacos; Marcos Alonso announced as a Barca player

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Erik ten Hag confirms Martial will not be available for Arsenal game

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed that forward Anthony Martial will miss the clash against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

Alonso announced as a Barcelona player after the Chelsea contract was terminated

Barcelona have confirmed the capture of Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso after the Spaniard's contract at Stamford Bridge was terminated by mutual consent.

Marcelo signs one year deal to play for Olympiacos

Marcelo has officially signed for Olympiacos in the Greek Super League, ending a long summer of speculation about where his future would lie.

These things happen

5 best deals of transfer deadline day

Yet another exciting summer transfer window has drawn to a close. Plenty of top clubs headed into transfer deadline day with a great deal of intent and the final day of the window was just as exhilarating as the rest of it.

Tuchel's best Chelsea line-up after the stunning £250m summer transfer spree

Todd Boehly has shown little hesitation in his interim role as the club's sporting director after investing heavily in the club.

PETE JENSON: Barcelona's budget-busting transfer window shocked Europe and Xavi has NO excuses

Barcelona directors Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff drove away from the Nou Camp in the early hours of Friday morning as tired heroes having worked a minor miracle this summer, bringing in eight internationals.

Todd Boehly's wild £300m spending spree suggests he does not understand our game

Roman Abramovich's first encounter with English football nearly 20 years ago was on the night I drove him to Old Trafford.

What They Say

"I have some unfinished business" - Chelsea new boy Aubameyang sends strong message after completing transfer from Barcelona

New Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has provided a defiant statement after joining the Blues from Barcelona on Deadline Day.

Manchester United plan for Casemiro is going perfectly

For the second match in a row, Manchester United held a 1-0 lead away from home. For the second match in a row, they turned to their bench to help guide them safely towards the finishing line. For the second match in a row, summer signing Casemiro helped them do just that.

How did Chelsea’s Marco Alonso end up at Barcelona after deadline day?

The big imaginary clock that counts down to the end of the summer transfer window sounded late on Thursday... but work was still ongoing.

How the Premier League ate up the rest of Europe

By late afternoon on deadline day, the 20 Premier League clubs' spend on transfer fees in the summer window was heading towards £2 billion, a record already set, whether it reaches that landmark or not.

Erik ten Hag speaks about Cristiano Ronaldo's role at Manchester United after Portuguese superstar's stay is confirmed

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has indicated that superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo could play a bit-part role at Old Trafford this season.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo posts 2-word message after crucial Leicester City victory

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has posted a two-word message on Instagram following his side's 1-0 Premier League victory over Leicester City.

Paul Merson's predictions for Manchester United vs Arsenal and other Premier League GW 6 fixtures

The Premier League features its first set of matches after the close of the transfer window this weekend. What a summer it has been! All the other big leagues put together didn't spend as much money as the Premier League. That just tells you it's the best league in the world. All the best players want to play here.

“I would always say Messi but this year Benzema deserves it” – Barcelona star makes honest admission about 2022 Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi's former teammate Jordi Alba has backed Karim Benzema to win this Ballon d'Or this year.

Mikel Arteta provides fitness update on captain Martin Odegaard, Zinchenko and Ramsdale ahead of Arsenal vs Manchester United

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has offered a fitness update for three of his key players ahead of the team's clash with Manchester United on Sunday, September 4.

Manchester United's new signing Antony has clear answer when asked to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

New Manchester United signing Antony had previously suggested that he would pick Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo in his dream team.

"I started thinking it could fall that way eventually" – 23-year-old forward admits he thought he'd join Manchester United this summer

PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo has opened up about Manchester United's interest in him in the summer transfer window.

'Footballers are an easy target!': Dani Carvajal calls for national protection after home robbery

Dani Carvajal claims that 'football players are an easy target' for criminals after the Real Madrid star was the latest victim of a string of home break-ins.

Eriksen: Manchester United's most athletic player

Manchester United defeated Leicester City 1-0 last night in what was their third consecutive victory.