Winners and losers on Premier League transfer deadline as Chelsea leave it too late to sign Saul Niguez

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Winner – Chelsea

Chelsea came out of the deadline with extra coverage in midfield, which should have been a priority for two potential arrivals with the window closed.

N’Golo Kante should be protected, and the arrival of Saul Niguez on loan, despite failing to top his best over the past year, appears to be a smart signing to join Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho to complete Thomas Tuchel’s squad.

The option to buy at €35m (£30m) is also appealing and the Blues hope the move can be as successful as Kovacic’s initial loan from Real Madrid ahead of a permanent deal.

Jules Kounde may have been the cherry on top of the cake, but Trevoh Chalobah excelled and should be trusted when called upon.

The team is now there to beat Man City in the title race and support their Champions League win in the Premier League.

Saul Niguez against Chelsea with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last season

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loser – arsenal

where do I start? Arsenal are at the bottom of the Premier League, with three defeats from three games, with a goal difference of -9, and off the field they have not done much better.

Arsenal were arguably overpaid to get central defender Ben White from Brighton for £40m, while they were embarrassed that Willian had effectively ripped his contract – with the Brazilian preferring to lose millions of pounds rather than staying at the Emirates – and Ainsley Maitland – Niles expresses his desire to leave on his Instagram story.

Hector Bellerin was only able to secure a loan, while Takehiro Tomiasu arrived for £17m and has plenty to prove from Bologna – bringing Arsenal spending close to £155m.

The decision to sell Joe Willock has been called into question, given the midfielder’s stunning form during his loan spell at Newcastle in the latter half of last season and the fact that the 21-year-old is likely to improve.

In this regard, Arsenal’s top performers last season were their juniors, but there is still a reluctance to trust them Mikel Arteta, as evidenced by the loan of William Saliba again – this time the central defender has joined Marseille. Will the coach really trust 22-year-old Takehiro Tomiyasu, who signed late from Bologna?

It is difficult to assess the total amount Arsenal have spent on left-back Nuno Tavares and midfielder Albert Sambi Lukunga, at £23m, given that both players are both aged 21. However, the acquisitions of Aaron Ramsdale for £25m and Martin Odegaard in midfield for around £30m do not seem like examples of bad business.

The summer’s biggest spenders still face a battle to finish eighth.

Willian (left) left Arsenal and Ainsley Maitland-Niles wanted to follow suit (Ian Rutherford/PA)

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Winner – West Ham

West Ham have done a good job of improving their starting line-up while adding a bit of necessary depth to the campaign in which they will be competing in four competitions.

Alphonse Areola, brought on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, could end up being a long-term successor to slowly struggling Lukasz Fabianski in goal, while Kurt Zouma should advance straight into the Hammers defence. Like his compatriot Areola, France’s £30m centre-back may have arrived at just the right time, with Craig Dawson – whose loan move from Watford has turned into a permanent deal – showing signs of going over the hill somewhat this season.

Central defender Fabian Balbuena is left on a free transfer, while David Moyes will have to go without Jesse Lingard, with the Man United midfielder remaining at Old Trafford despite a successful loan spell at West Ham from January to May. Striker Felipe Anderson also left for a small fee.

However, the absence of this trio would not worry Moyes, given summer additions in related areas – including the £27m arrival of Croatian midfielder Nikola Vlasic from CSKA Moscow – and the start-up form of the season from Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals in the middle. from the stadium.

The East London club even managed to complete their loan deal for defensive midfielder Alex Crall late in the day. The Spartak Moscow man must take some pressure off his Czech Republic teammate Tomas Sucic and England international Declan Rice, especially with the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup all making up the Hammers calendar this season.

Loser – Newcastle

Club owner Mike Ashley has been the bane of Newcastle United supporters for 14 years, with a lack of investment in the squad being the main cause of frustration among fans. This summer it appears that nothing has changed.

While United have done well in signing Joe Willock from Arsenal, after the 21-year-old’s impressive form on loan in the latter half of last season, the £26m spent on the midfielder marks almost the beginning and end of a business. Newcastle in this window. .

Any excitement about the loan signing of 19-year-old Mexican striker Santiago Munoz has stemmed from the player’s fascinating similarities to the hero of the same name, the protagonist of the movie Target.

Newcastle once again failed to consolidate big enough, especially when one considers how dangerous they came to relegation last season and how their rivals made some smart deals.

Winner – Leeds United

Leeds looks like a winner overall, and Marcelo Bielsa’s team is at least the winner on the set day after taking over Dan James.

The former United star, who was bought for £25m, is adding significant strength in depth in the final third. Bielsa may see James as a killer option on the bench, with Ravenha and Jack Harrison the current broad options on either side of Patrick Bamford.

Leeds are a little light in midfield, but now have the firepower to intimidate teams and cement their position in the middle of the table. James’ move should also stretch his opponents to make Leeds stronger.

Loser – Jesse Lingard

This is set before the deadline day, but Jesse Lingard’s decision to fight for his career at Manchester United is impressive and perhaps a bit foolish.

Gareth Southgate has demonstrated his loyalty by being called up to international matches this month, but the coach has already shown that lack of match time for your squad will cost you a place with the Three Lions with the omission of Ben Chilwell.

With Cristiano Ronaldo guaranteed to play, and Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho very likely to find their way into the starting line-up, Lingard could struggle even for minutes off the bench – which could be enough to keep him going in and out of the water. Place frame in England.

But with Marcus Rashford close to returning from injury and setting fire to Mason Greenwood, chances will be limited.

The player will turn 29 before the end of the year, and his impressive form at West Ham could be difficult to replicate if he becomes outdated at United between now and January.

And with next year’s World Cup looming, time may quickly run out to re-emerge as an option for Southgate if he pulls out of competition in the next round of international matches.

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