La Liga Live Blog: Deadline Day
Hello and welcome to the La Liga deadline day live blog!
For the next 12 hours or so, we’ll be bringing you news of any confirmed transfers from the Spanish league, from Alaves to Valencia – we’ve got you covered.
There’s also the small matter of seeing some of the bigger transfers either go through or fall through. We’ll be updating you throughout the day on any potential setbacks or confirmations of such deals also.
Betis aren’t done trimming down their squad just yet…
Juan Vargas has had his contract cancelled by the club. It’s not known where’ hes headed next.
? OFICIAL | Juan Manuel Vargas queda desvinculado de la disciplina del Real Betis
➡️ https://t.co/hLonN3oXat pic.twitter.com/b62lcSrYAk
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis) August 31, 2016
Deportivo have added another to their ranks late on.
Joselu has signed on a season long loan from Stoke City.
OUTGOING | @JoseluMato9 has joined Spanish side @RCDeportivo on a season-long loan #SCFC pic.twitter.com/lsHqcDpJS9
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 31, 2016
Valencia have a defender at last!
Just nine minutes to go before the deadline ends, but they’ve secured the services of Ezequiel Garay from Zenit.
COMUNICADO OFICIAL | @Garay_24 #BenvingutGaray ➡ https://t.co/zBLcUp5O8B pic.twitter.com/pFlJxA3BD7
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) August 31, 2016
If it wasn’t official enough before, it definitely is now.
Malaga’s president has had his say on Ignacio Camacho staying put at the club.
Contento con la continuidad de Camacho, uno de nuestros capitanes y parte importante de la familia Malaguista #Camacho
— Abdullah N Al Thani (@ANAALThani) August 31, 2016
Another one bites the dust at Valencia.
Robert Ibanez has been loaned out to fellow La Liga side Leganes for the season.
COMUNICADO OFICIAL | Rober Ibáñez ⬇️ https://t.co/X9lBSvfZA3
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) August 31, 2016
Granada are done with transfers (finally)!
They’ve confirmed the signing of Medhi Carcela from Benfica. Almost simultaneously, Real Betis have announced the signing of Ryan Donk from Galatasaray.
? OFICIAL | El Real Betis incorpora al holandés Ryan Donk
➡️ https://t.co/IIDHQepFtj#SoloHechos #LaLigaTransfers pic.twitter.com/msVPLJRkdn
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis) August 31, 2016
West Brom fans, look away now…
Ignacio Camacho is staying put at Malaga. There was a breakdown between the way the €18million was to be paid by West Brom, so the move is off.
Camacho SIGUE en el Málaga. Lo confirma ya el propio jugador. Mañana el club habla sobre lo acontecido estos días en su negociación con WBA.
— Javier Bautista (@fjbautista) August 31, 2016
Believe it or not, Granada have room for even more in their team.
Cadena COPE say a deal has been agreed to bring midfielder Medhi Carcela-Gonzalez from Benfica to Granada.
Carcela es traspasado al @GranadaCdeF desde el @SLBenfica por 4 millones. Otro fichaje más sobre la campana
— COPE Granada (@COPEGranada) August 31, 2016
And another…
We told you they’d start coming in thick and fast! Pablo Perez has joined Alcorcon on loan from Sporting Gijon.
NOTICIA Pablo Pérez se va un año cedido al @AD_Alcorcon https://t.co/FD3USL478y #RSG #LaLigaTransfers pic.twitter.com/Ro7VZo96Km
— Real Sporting (@RealSporting) August 31, 2016
Granada have added another player to their side tonight.
Left-back Franck Tabanou joins from Premier League side Swansea on a season-long loan.
#TabanouNazari refuerza el lateral zurdo del equipo ¡Bienvenido! ?? https://t.co/e7NHiHfLGL#LaLigaTransfers pic.twitter.com/YW34BiIcmX
— Granada C.F. (@GranadaCdeF) August 31, 2016
One of the bigger deals talked about earlier in the day is finally complete.
Alvaro Arbeloa has signed for West Ham on a year-long contract after leaving Real in the summer.
BREAKING: World Cup winner @aarbeloa17 signs one-year deal ➡️ https://t.co/a2SyNcoef8 #WelcomeArbeloa #DeadlineDay ⚒ pic.twitter.com/aQsgmO4czP
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) August 31, 2016
Ok, seriously Espanyol, this is too much for anyone to handle.
We’ve lost count of how many signings they’ve made today. Diego Lopez is the next one.
Diego López, desè fitxatge #RCDE.
¡Bienvenido, #DiegoLópezPerico! https://t.co/uanPO3mrUe pic.twitter.com/aMIP0poS3h
— RCD ESPANYOL OFICIAL (@RCDEspanyol) August 31, 2016
Valencia’s defenders are dropping like flies today.
Ruben Vezo has joined Granada on loan from Los Che. They need reinforcements at the back, and fast.
COMUNICADO OFICIAL | @VezoRuben ⬇️ https://t.co/Wv79BxMxXM
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) August 31, 2016
They’re at it again.
Espanyol not giving anyone time to dwell on transfers, as they confirm Diego Reyes from Porto. He was on loan at Real Sociedad last season.
.@Diego_Reyes13, novena incorporació #RCDE.
¡Bienvenido, #DiegoReyesPerico! https://t.co/dvNPH1nqak pic.twitter.com/6oU0bq1MS3
— RCD ESPANYOL OFICIAL (@RCDEspanyol) August 31, 2016
Espanyol have let another one go.
Spanish centre-back Alvaro Gonzalez has joined Villarreal after two years with Espanyol.
.@AlvaroGonzalez_, al @VillarrealCF. ¡Gracias por todo y suerte! #RCDE #LaLigaTransfers https://t.co/vkFbpc0qGu pic.twitter.com/sUOyoqz8Zp
— RCD ESPANYOL OFICIAL (@RCDEspanyol) August 31, 2016
There’s another defensive departure at Valencia today…
Lucas Orban has joined Genoa in a permanent transfer. He’s played 29 games in La Liga for Los Che since signing in 2014.
COMUNICADO OFICIAL | Lucas Orban ⬇️ https://t.co/12JQwyXqaW
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) August 31, 2016
By our count, there’s been 17 signings involving a La Liga club so far today.
We very much expect it to be a hectic final few hours – I’ll be trying my best to keep up with it all!
Athletic Club have been involved in some transfer business.
Kike Sola has joined Getafe on a season-long loan. The Basque side are yet to sign a player in this window.
Cesión de Kike Sola https://t.co/5MOs2YY8Kq #athletic
— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) August 31, 2016
It’s official now!
Tottenham have confirmed the season-long loan of Pau Lopez from Espanyol. Does this mean Diego Alves is staying at Valencia after all?
We are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Pau Lopez on a season-long loan from Espanyol. #WelcomeLopez pic.twitter.com/xtZLZLbsCD
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 31, 2016
Espanyol are closing in on a loan deal for Chelsea defender Matt Miazga, according to Sports Illustrated.
He’s played twice for Chelsea so far since joining in January.
While one stays with Atleti, another one has gone out on loan…
Young attacker Hector Hernandez has been shipped out to Albacete in order to get some first-team experience.
¡Bienvenido a tu casa! Este es el nuevo fichaje del Alba
Héctor Hernández
Atacante
20 años
Cedido por el Atlético de Madrid— Albacete Balompié (@AlbaceteBPSAD) August 31, 2016
This can either be seen as good or bad news for Atleti fans…
Sport Mediaset in Italy say that Alessio Cerci has failed a medical with Bologna, meaning he’ll be going nowhere as things stand.
+++ FLASH #Mercato #Bologna: #Cerci non supera le visite mediche, affare saltato"+++ pic.twitter.com/LPXOdzoG5a
— SportMediaset.it (@Sport_Mediaset) August 31, 2016
It never ends with Real Betis!
Francisco Portillo has joined Getafe on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
? OFICIAL | El #RealBetis y el @GetafeCF acuerdan la cesión de Portillo
➡️ https://t.co/DkMzWm484P pic.twitter.com/n7GstQ6Zxn
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis) August 31, 2016
We said he was off to Eibar, but Alex Fernandez has ended up elsewhere!
He’s joined Elche after his Espanyol contract was cancelled just hours ago.
OFICIAL | El #ElcheCF incorpora a Álex Fernández https://t.co/Zkl2uzf6HJ ¡Bienvenido, @AlexFdez8! #LaLigaTransfers pic.twitter.com/dC9Zlvah1Q
— Elche Club de Fútbol (@elchecfoficial) August 31, 2016
There’s another player off to the Segunda Division.
Foued Kadir has joined Getafe after cancelling his contract with Real Betis on Monday.
OFICIAL | Foued Kadir nuevo jugador azulón. ¡Bienvenido! ??? #LaLigaTransfers https://t.co/2GpF6slqRm
— Getafe C.F. (@GetafeCF) August 31, 2016
Newly-promoted Osasuna have added another forward to their ranks!
Javi Alamo has joined from Girona on a year-long deal.
COMUNICADO OFICIAL | Javi Álamo, nuevo jugador de #Osasuna #LaLigaTransfers https://t.co/zn5HrPoOKE pic.twitter.com/z9Wa4qHJ0t
— CA OSASUNA (@CAOsasuna) August 31, 2016
Valencia are in desperate need of players, and they’re looking at Celta’s John Guidetti, according to the Swedish media.
He scored 12 times in 43 games last season for the Galician side, would be be a valuable asset to Valencia?
Uppgifter: Valencia har hört sig för om John Guidetti #ExpressenLive https://t.co/BvX2ZWltnz pic.twitter.com/5oJTvbJp52
— SportExpressen (@SportExpressen) August 31, 2016
Lets dive away from the transfer side of thing for a minute and admire Atleti’s recent images of their new stadium.
They move in next season, and we can’t wait to see how it’ll look when it’s complete.
NUEVO ESTADIO. Disfruta de nuevas e impresionantes imágenes aéreas del estado de las obras https://t.co/hQKOWLoRiP pic.twitter.com/iqqiPMFWD1
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) August 31, 2016
Real Madrid have failed in their attempts to bring another forward to the club.
Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was heavily linked with Real in the summer, but posted a message on his Instagram page of him in Dortmund colours, possibly used to show his commitment to the club at least for another season.
Maybe next year, Zinedine.
Espanyol have missed out on this one.
Cadena COPE claim that Alvaro Arbeloa, who had been heavily linked with a move to RCDE Stadium, has passed a medical at West Ham.
NOTICIA @partidazocope | ARBELOA pasa reconocimiento médico con el @WestHamUtd. No irá finalmente al @RCDEspanyol. pic.twitter.com/nZomt326OE
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) August 31, 2016
Another confirmed signing!
Malaga have added a new goalkeeper to their ranks, confirming the signing of Besiktas goalkeeper Denis Boyko on a season-long loan.
MCFNews| ¡Denys Boyko es nuestro nuevo jugador! ¡Bienvenido, portero! ?⚽️ #LaLigaTransfers➡️ https://t.co/VrWbWoHgLJ pic.twitter.com/EkK4CCg1ky
— Málaga CF (@MalagaCF) August 31, 2016
Even more news from Espanyol – they’ve cancelled the contract of Alex Fernandez, who spent last season on loan at Reading.
He’s expected to join Eibar on a free transfer.
Álex Fernández deixa el #RCDE.
¡Mucha suerte y éxitos, @AlexFdez8!https://t.co/N0F9K1jg1z pic.twitter.com/5JZTz7tUIQ
— RCD ESPANYOL OFICIAL (@RCDEspanyol) August 31, 2016
Espanyol are busy, busy, busy today.
Next up for them in the rumour mill is former Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez, who could leave Milan for the club, according to Gianluca di Marzio.
With Pau Lopez seemingly off to Spurs, this one isn’t so far-fetched and could easily be done by the end of the day.
Announcement imminent?
ESPNFC’s Pete O’Rourke says Tottenham have sealed a deal to sign Espanyol’s Pau Lopez on loan, thought to be until the end of the season.
Tottenham have sealed the loan signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Pau Lopez on loan. #thfc #Espanyol #DeadlineDay
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) August 31, 2016
Real Betis and Granada seem to be far from done with business this window.
SPORT say that both clubs are hopeful of signing Stoke defender Marc Muniesa, either on loan or permanently.
West Ham could be closing on the signing of Alvaro Arbeloa on a free transfer.
‘The Insider‘ at the Hammers claims the east London club are closing in on a deal with a ‘World Cup winning Spanish defender’, and suggested that right-back was the position they were looking in.
There’s a very rare chance it could be Atleti’s Juanfran, but Arbeloa seems more realistic.
Another confirmed signing!
Granada have announced the signing of Alberto Bueno from Porto. He links up once again with Paco Jemez, having played under him at Rayo.
.@Albertobueno15 , un goleador de regreso a @LaLiga https://t.co/bUjX2KAONA#AlbertoBuenoNazari #LaLigaTransfers pic.twitter.com/ZT6I0qtdT0
— Granada C.F. (@GranadaCdeF) August 31, 2016
Nyom out, Capa in at Watford?
With Allan Nyom cancelling a medical at Espanyol to join West Brom, Watford have turned their attention to Ander Capa of Eibar – and are negotiating an offer worth up to €10million with the Basque club.
Sergi Enrich was also the subject of English interest, with Eibar turning down a €5million offer from Bristol City for the forward.
Well, well, well…
Isco’s been the talk of deadline day so far, but is he staying after all? Cadena COPE claim he told a Spanish TV station that he’s staying put.
He’s been linked with Malaga and Spurs in recent days.
ISCO a @losmanolostv: "Me quedo, me quedo en el @realmadrid". pic.twitter.com/25rPyTbHrs
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) August 31, 2016
Two in the space of five minutes!
Real Betis have confirmed they have agreed a loan deal with Osasuna for midfielder Didier Digard. He played just four times for Betis.
? OFICIAL | El #RealBetis y @CAOsasuna acuerdan la cesión de Digard al conjunto navarro
➡️ https://t.co/xm4UpnHq19 pic.twitter.com/tO379a6vDL
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis) August 31, 2016
DONE DEAL!
Sevilla have confirmed the signing of Samir Nasri from Manchester City.
¡@SamNasri19 bienvenido al #SevillaFC! ??⚽ pic.twitter.com/jrwzK7iN0B
— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) August 31, 2016
Some news for you, Spurs fans! It’s not about Isco…
MARCA say that Spurs are in talks with Valencia over a possible deal for goalkeeper Diego Alves, who was linked with Barcelona this summer.
Pau Lopez is still on the table, however. The Espanyol goalkeeper is still Spurs’ number one choice for the goalkeeper signing.
A second City player is off to Spain.
Eliaquim Mangala has left the medical centre after undergoing a medical with Valencia. Expect that to be confirmed by the clubs shortly.
Eliaquim Mangala completa el trámite del chequeo médico en estos momentos. pic.twitter.com/NfJVM3glLV
— RadioEsport Valencia (@Radioesport914) August 31, 2016
Piatti, Feghouli, Negredo…Rodrigo?
Valencia have sold plenty of attackers this summer, and Rodrigo Moreno could be the next. He’s been linked with Sunderland by the Daily Mail.
Real Madrid, Benfica, Bolton, Valencia, Sunderland has to be a contender for strangest career path.
Done deal?
The Daily Telegraph claim that Sevilla and Manchester City have agreed a deal to send Nasri on loan to the Spanish side. Monchi said earlier in the day he’d be Sevilla’s ‘last business’ this window.
Good move?
Sevilla agree season-long loan for Manchester City's Samir Nasri #DeadlineDay https://t.co/coYflVETFh pic.twitter.com/jI59BF2TYL
— Indy Football (@IndyFootball) August 31, 2016
Espanyol aren’t shying away from further adding to their squad.
AS journalist Manu Sainz says they have enquired about Celta’s Alvaro Lemos.
El Espanyol ha pedido al Celta la cesión de Lemos. #mercado #fichajes.
— Manu Sainz (@Manu_Sainz) August 31, 2016
A new Espanyol might have accidentally confirmed a signing before both clubs.
Diego Reyes, who was on loan at Real Sociedad last season, reportedly let slip on his website that he’s signed for the Catalan club from Porto.
Whoops.
Here’s a big one for you Chelsea fans.
El Confidencial say that James Rodriguez is Antonio Conte’s ‘dream signing’ and even included Fabregas in a potential deal, which was turned down by Real.
One to keep an eye on, for sure.
More news! It’s not transfer related this time, however.
La Liga have confirmed the dates and times for all the games in MD6. Finally, no two games on at the same time!
The kickoff times for Matchday 6 in LaLiga Santander. ⏰ https://t.co/OHCkSP9fgb pic.twitter.com/VWBOkgSC4J
— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) August 31, 2016
Deportivo have been quick to replace Lucas Perez after his move to Arsenal.
Getafe forward Alvaro Vazquez has joined them on a four-year deal, according to MARCA.
One out, one in at Valencia!
Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala is currently undergoing a medical with Los Che.
Good deal for both parties?
Mangala ya está en Valencia https://t.co/Zhls2SlhzR vía @superdeporte_es
— CARLOS BOSCH (@Carlos_bosch) August 31, 2016
Sevilla sporting director Monchi has confirmed the club are after Samir Nasri, who was pictured in Seville yesterday, and also added he would be the last signing if it goes through.
Will that put an end to the rumours of Rafinha joining Los Nervionenses?
➡ @leonsfdo: "Si hoy cerramos lo de Nasri, tendremos la pieza última que el míster nos pedía" #SevillaFC pic.twitter.com/36Puip9xkR
— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) August 31, 2016
Valencia have already lost a whole host of first-team players this summer, and could be set to lose a third in the space of 48 hours.
GFFN claim that Premier League side Chelsea have opened talks of a potential loan deal with an option to buy the Tunisian defender Aymen Abdennour.
Breaking | Chelsea have opened talks with Valencia for the signing of Aymen Abdennour on loan with an option to buy https://t.co/Nz7iSSb7TI
— Get French Football (@GFFN) August 31, 2016
Not quite brand new transfers, but Douglas and Borja Viguera have taken part in training with Sporting Gijon today, and could play in a friendly against Eibar on Sunday.
Try and spot the pair in this not-so-high-quality photo from the club..
También Douglas y @Borja_Vigue se suman al amistoso de mañana ante el @SDEibar https://t.co/Tb7F4w3kMa pic.twitter.com/9iBgxBrdqD
— Real Sporting (@RealSporting) August 31, 2016
Guillem Balague has come out with a handful of potential transfer news today. This one is big for Spurs fans…
Balague has said that while the club were interested, he is not an option right now.
Isco was considered by Spurs but right now is out of the equation
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) August 31, 2016
Sevilla have been heavily linked with Samir Nasri in recent days, but SPORT say they are also in for Barcelona’s Rafinha, who hasn’t ruled out a move.
Could be one to keep an eye on.
#FCB??| Monchi tira la caña a Rafinha
?https://t.co/UBP7f7Ou1V pic.twitter.com/RgUlSi3FNc— Diario SPORT (@sport) August 31, 2016
It’s already been a busy start to deadline day in Spain, with Granada and Osasuna both confirming deals earlier in the morning.
Osasuna moved for Newcastle forward Emmanuel Riviere on a season-long loan, while Granada have agreed a four-year deal with Omer Atzili from Beitar Jerusalem.