After a busy deadline day, our football writers pick over the transfer window that was for each of the 20 clubs
Arsenal did most of their business quickly and decisively, landing Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber early in the window. Long-term target David Raya arrived from Brentford later on and the squad seemed well set until an unfortunate injury to Timber, who will miss much of the season. It is the summer’s one black mark although Mikel Arteta has additionally run a risk by not acquiring top-quality backup for Bukayo Saka. Granit Xhaka was the biggest-name departure and they chose to cash in on Folarin Balogun, who has signed for Monaco. A number of other fringe players were moved on. Verdict: 4/5 Nick Ames
About Author
More Stories
Marler’s haka jibe has ‘loaded the gun’, warns New Zealand captain Barrett
WRU admits it ‘needs to apologise’ over women’s team contract talks
Football Daily | Sunderland’s French revolution leads weird and wonderful Championship