This archive report was first published on 9 August 2019.
On the final day of the Premier League transfer window, Tottenham and Arsenal made significant signings to bolster their squads. Meanwhile, Manchester United completed a deal for Romelu Lukaku, which could rise to 80 million euros.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been under pressure from manager Mauricio Pochettino to build on the progress made on and off the field. The signings of Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon add depth to a Spurs squad that had gone 18 months without a new recruit.
Lo Celso joined on a season-long loan deal from Real Betis with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer. Sessegnon, an England under-21 international, signed from Fulham in a £25 million deal that could rise to £30 million in performance-related add-ons.
However, a sensational swoop for Paulo Dybala broke down with Juventus unwilling to let the Argentine leave without an adequate replacement.
Arsenal strengthened their defence with the signing of Kieran Tierney from Celtic in a £25-million move. Tierney said, "I've lived my dream and I've loved every single minute of it. Now I just feel was the right time to take a step on. I feel this is a great opportunity for me."
Manchester City and Liverpool, expected to battle for the Premier League title, were not busy on deadline day. City brought in veteran goalkeeper Scott Carson on loan from Derby, while Liverpool made just three low-key additions.
Outside the top six, Watford broke their transfer record to bring in Senegal international Ismaïla Sarr for a reported 35 million euros from Rennes. Wilfried Zaha's hopes of a move from Crystal Palace were snubbed as Everton could not match the London club's asking price.
Brighton bolstered their midfield options with the loan signing of Australian international Aaron Mooy. Former England international Andy Carroll returned to Newcastle on a free transfer from West Ham, while the Magpies also secured Swedish defender Emil Krafth.
Leicester are set to use some of the £80 million they received from Manchester United for Harry Maguire on Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet for 20 million euros. Burnley secured the services of Danny Drinkwater on loan from Chelsea until January.
