A round-up of Wednesday’s biggest transfer stories.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy made a late phone call to Real Madrid in an attempt to persuade them not to sell Mesut Ozil to Arsenal.
Full story: Daily Express.
Manchester United also tried to hijack the deal, as they hoped to beat the Gunners to the German’s signature on deadline day.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
A phone call in German from the multilingual Arsene Wenger is said to have persuaded Ozil to pick Arsenal as his new club.
Full story: The Telegraph.
Manchester United manager David Moyes is still determined to land Ander Herrera and Leighton Baines, and will move for the pair again in January.
Full story: Daily Mail.
New Real Madrid signing Gareth Bale wants to follow in the footsteps of greats like Zinedine Zidane and become a legend at the Bernabeu.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Arsenal were frustrated not to be able to bring Demba Ba to the club on loan from Chelsea, with the Blues blocking his move to potential title rivals.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has explained his decision to let Romelu Lukaku and Victor Moses leave the club on loan.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Liverpool new-boy Victor Moses believes it was important for him to leave Chelsea on loan at this point in his career.
Full story: Sky Sports.
New Atletico Madrid signing Toby Alderweireld reveals he turned down late interest from Liverpool this summer.
Full story: Daily Star.
Hull City manager Steve Bruce is said to be furious with West Brom for cancelling Shane Long’s move to the club just 70 minutes before the transfer deadline.
Full story: The Telegraph.
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is reportedly unconvinced by the club’s new manager David Moyes so far.
Full story: Daily Star.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits he is concerned about the reception Yohan Cabaye will get after he tried to leave the club this summer.
Full story: London24.
German side Schalke were expecting an offer from Liverpool for Kyriakos Papadopoulos this summer, and were ready to negotiate his sale.
Full story: Daily Express.
Liverpool star Luis Suarez may have to be content with a place on the wing after the fine form of Daniel Sturridge at the start of the season.
Full story: The Guardian.
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos admits he is disappointed that Ozil has left the club to sign for Arsenal.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Cristiano Ronaldo is also said to be “very unhappy” about the departure of the influential midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Meanwhile, former Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas admits he was surprised by the signing, but thinks Ozil will be a great player for the club.
Full story: Sky Sports.
New Manchester United signing Marouane Fellaini gave up a £4m loyalty bonus to leave Everton on deadline day.
Full story: Daily Express.
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini is pleased with his decision to join Sunderland on loan this season.
Full story: Sky Sports.
New Aston Villa signing Libor Kozak is hoping to be the club’s answer to Miroslav Klose, his former team-mate at Lazio.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner remains a target for Turkish side Besiktas.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Gareth Barry hopes his loan move from Manchester City to Everton can help him get a spot in the England squad back.
Full story: The Times.
Recently-released West Ham striker Carlton Cole could be set to make a surprise return to the club after they failed to sign another striker.
Full story: BBC Sport.
Sunderland have lifted a suspension on Phil Bardsley, as the defender apologised for his mocking of the club’s recent defeat to Fulham.
Full story: Sunderland Echo.
Manchester City and England midfielder James Milner has leaped to the defence of his under-fire club and international team-mate Joe Hart.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Gary Cahill admits the national side are in transition following the retirements of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand.
Full story: talkSPORT.