Deadline Day transfers: A look at the key deals completed
The January Deadline Day transfer window passed on February 1, with several key deals taking place throughout the day. Premier League champions Liverpool added two defenders as Everton got Josh King from AFC Bournemouth. The likes of West Brom, Brighton, Newcastle United, and Fulham were also active. Here we look at the key deals done.
Liverpool's Minamino joins Southampton on loan
Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino has joined fellow Premier League side Southampton on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. The Japanese international has sealed a move to St Mary's after a deal was agreed. Minamino featured in 31 games for the Reds and scored four goals since arriving at Anfield from Red Bull Salzburg last January.
Liverpool sign Preston's Davies on a long-term deal
Liverpool have signed Preston's Ben Davies on a long-term deal. The 25-year-old centre-back has put pen to paper on a deal with the Reds to bolster their defensive ranks. Davies graduated through the academy ranks at Preston and went on to play for them on 145 occasions, scoring two goals, following his senior debut in January 2013.
The Reds complete loan deal for Ozan Kabak
Liverpool also added another central defender to their roster. The Reds completed the transfer of Ozan Kabak from Bundesliga side Schalke on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. The 20-year-old will travel to Merseyside later this week. The Turkey international arrives at Anfield after two years in the Bundesliga. He represented Stuttgart before joining Schalke in July 2019.
Everton sign Bournemouth forward Josh King
Premier League outfit Everton FC have completed the signing of Josh King from Championship club Bournemouth until the end of the season. The 29-year-old joined Bournemouth in 2015 and scored 53 goals in 184 games. However, his contract was due to expire at the end of this season. The deal is believed to be a six-month contract with an option to extend it.
Ainsley-Maitland Niles and Joe Willock leave Arsenal on loan
Arsenal youngsters Ainsley-Maitland Niles and Joe Willock have left the club to join fellow Premier League sides West Brom and Newcastle on loan. Willock has hardly featured in the Premier League this season and will bring freshness and energy to this Newcastle side. West Brom got Niles for the remainder of the season as the latter preferred a move here for more playing time.
Brighton sign Moises Caicedo
Brighton have signed Ecuador international mid-fielder Moises Caicedo for £4.5m on a deal until June 2025. The 19-year-old has arrived from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle. Notably, he was previously scouted by Manchester United and was linked with a move to Old Trafford over the last few weeks. As per Sky Sports, Brighton have paid £4.5m for Caicedo.
