Arsenal completed a late move to sign midfielder Lassana Diarra from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee. Diarra, who has played for France in their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign, can also play at right-back.The Gunners say the 22-year-old Frenchman, who can play at right-back, has signed a long-term deal.
The former Le Harve player said: "I have great respect for the manager Arsene Wenger and am attracted by the style of football that the team plays."Of course I am excited by what the future holds and keen to play my part in helping Arsenal fight for trophies." Diarra will wear the number eight shirt.
Wenger added: "Lassana is a multi-functional player, making him a great addition to our squad. Not only is he hard working, he has a creative edge and is comfortable playing in the middle of the pitch or at right-back
Aston Villa finally got their man yesterday when Curtis Davies, the much sought-after West Bromwich Albion defender, moved across the second city. Davies has joined initially on loan, with a view to a permanent £9 million move next summer.
Davies said: "I think the fee has been agreed and we'll see how things go this season, and then it should become apparent whether I'm signing or not. I'm sure Villa have got first dibs and I'm sure something will be done at the beginning of next season."
Deadline day saw much activity, though there were few high-profile moves. Middlesbrough and Portsmouth were the busiest clubs, with midfielder Gary O'Neil leaving Fratton Park for the Riverside in a £5m move.
Portsmouth also sold defender Dejan Stefanovic, to Fulham for £1m, and were in talks last night with a view to signing the London club's Papa Bouba Diop.
Fulham defender Leroy Rosenior was also in talks with Reading in a deal that was aimed at taking Seol Ki-Hyeon in the opposite direction. The Cottagers were also hoping to sign Spurs' Danny Murphy.
Middlesbrough added a second Egyptian to their ranks. Having bought Mido from Spurs recently they signed Mohammed Shawky, from Al-Ahly, for £650,000.
Two players left Middlesbrough with Jason Euell joining Southampton and David Knight moving to Swansea.
Wigan manager Chris Hutchings made his ninth signing of the summer with striker Marcus Bent moving to the JJB Stadium on a season-long loan from Charlton. They sold Caleb Folan to Hull, the Yorkshire club paying a record £1m.
It is understood Tottenham rejected an enquiry from Manchester United for Jermain Defoe while, across the city, Sven-Goran Eriksson loaned out two players, with Danny Mills joining Charlton and Bernardo Corradi heading for Parma.(BBC,Telegraph)
The former Le Harve player said: "I have great respect for the manager Arsene Wenger and am attracted by the style of football that the team plays."Of course I am excited by what the future holds and keen to play my part in helping Arsenal fight for trophies." Diarra will wear the number eight shirt.
Wenger added: "Lassana is a multi-functional player, making him a great addition to our squad. Not only is he hard working, he has a creative edge and is comfortable playing in the middle of the pitch or at right-back
Aston Villa finally got their man yesterday when Curtis Davies, the much sought-after West Bromwich Albion defender, moved across the second city. Davies has joined initially on loan, with a view to a permanent £9 million move next summer.
Davies said: "I think the fee has been agreed and we'll see how things go this season, and then it should become apparent whether I'm signing or not. I'm sure Villa have got first dibs and I'm sure something will be done at the beginning of next season."
Deadline day saw much activity, though there were few high-profile moves. Middlesbrough and Portsmouth were the busiest clubs, with midfielder Gary O'Neil leaving Fratton Park for the Riverside in a £5m move.
Portsmouth also sold defender Dejan Stefanovic, to Fulham for £1m, and were in talks last night with a view to signing the London club's Papa Bouba Diop.
Fulham defender Leroy Rosenior was also in talks with Reading in a deal that was aimed at taking Seol Ki-Hyeon in the opposite direction. The Cottagers were also hoping to sign Spurs' Danny Murphy.
Middlesbrough added a second Egyptian to their ranks. Having bought Mido from Spurs recently they signed Mohammed Shawky, from Al-Ahly, for £650,000.
Two players left Middlesbrough with Jason Euell joining Southampton and David Knight moving to Swansea.
Wigan manager Chris Hutchings made his ninth signing of the summer with striker Marcus Bent moving to the JJB Stadium on a season-long loan from Charlton. They sold Caleb Folan to Hull, the Yorkshire club paying a record £1m.
It is understood Tottenham rejected an enquiry from Manchester United for Jermain Defoe while, across the city, Sven-Goran Eriksson loaned out two players, with Danny Mills joining Charlton and Bernardo Corradi heading for Parma.(BBC,Telegraph)
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