Major Football Transfers Before Summer Deadline Day
The summer transfer window closed at 11pm on Tuesday, marking a busy deadline day for European clubs. Newcastle United signed Belgium forward Matias Fernández-Pardo from Lille on a long-term contract, with the transfer fee reported at around £51m.
Aston Villa secured Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for £47m, making him the youngest-ever Ligue 1 starter for PSG in 2024. Villa also acquired England defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton for an initial £25m, potentially rising to £30m.
Barcelona completed the signing of Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a reported fee of £8.6m, with Jesus signing a three-year contract. Additionally, Juventus finalized two loan deals, bringing in German forward Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United and Senegal midfielder Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham, with Woltemade's loan lasting until June 2027.
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