Much to the disappointment of Jim White and the Sky Sports News deadline day circus, Manchester United didn't sign Gareth Bale, Arsenal didn't sign Karim Benzema, Chelsea didn't sign John Stones, and Liverpool and Manchester City kept their hands firmly in their pockets as the clock ticked closer and closer to the 6pm deadline.
Despite this clear lack of activity for the big clubs, the Sky Sports News reporters continued to talk loudly and slowly and things that MIGHT happen, so much so that many of those watching missed a few of the actual deals that did go through right at the deadline.
Whether you were unfortunate enough to watch the live feed of Big Ben at 6pm, or whether you were off doing something else with your life, here are 6 deals you may have missed as they went right down to the wire:
Tiago Llori: Liverpool to Aston Villa
BREAKING NEWS: Aston Villa complete the signing of Tiago Llori on season-long loan from Liverpool http://t.co/To66V4quuu #SkyDeadlineDay
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) September 1, 2015
Another one of those recent Liverpool signings you kind of forgot existed, since he arrived at the club in 2013 he's been loaned out twice (Villa being his third loan deal) and is yet to make a senior appearance. Maybe he'll make his Premier League debut at Villa.
Aaron Lennon: Tottenham Hotpur to Everton
CONFIRMED: We have completed the signing of @aaron7lennon from Tottenham on a three-year deal. #WelcomeBackAaron pic.twitter.com/uAGH7QCxTu
— Everton (@Everton) September 1, 2015
The fee for this one is being reported as £4.5m. Bad news for Aiden McGeady of course who looks like he won't see much playing time, but sure he loves a January transfer window anyway.
Tomas Andrade: River Plate to Bournemouth
BREAKING: #afcb sign Tomas Andrade on loan, subject to international clearance: http://t.co/wZ0dwelk3C #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/N4XyH8HOTH
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) September 1, 2015
The path from River Plate to Bournemouth is not the most travelled, but sure enough Eddie Howe has brought in the young winger as cover for Max Gradel who will likely spend the next six months out injured.
Nathan Dyer: Swansea to Leicester
Get to know #lcfc's new loan arrival with our 10 facts about Nathan Dyer - http://t.co/zqS4Z9b6hO #WelcomeNathan pic.twitter.com/7up2bXNlvR
— Leicester City (@LCFC) September 1, 2015
The only reason Nathan Dyer couldn't seem to get in the Swansea team was due to the exceptional form of Andre Ayew, which is fair enough. Leicester have added another talented attacker to their side, and continue to look to utilise frightening pace on the counter, because why would they stop after the start they have had?
Victor Ibarbo: AS Roma to Watford
OFFICIAL: #watfordfc sign Colombian international forward Victor Ibarbo on a season-long loan http://t.co/0orvotq3CH pic.twitter.com/wtvODrVC59
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) September 1, 2015
Easily the most annoying player in the history of EA Sports' FIFA franchise, Victor Ibarbo is switching Serie A for the Premier League because he's not as good in real life as he is on FIFA 15. If he was as good as he is on FIFA 15 then he would have signed for Barcelona, but instead he's off to Watford. Let's see if he can get them some goals.
DeAndre Yedlin: Tottenham Hotspur to Sunderland
#SAFC have completed the #DeadlineDay loan signing of full-back DeAndre Yedlin from @SpursOfficial. #WelcomeDeAndre pic.twitter.com/OhetPcRCzJ
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) September 1, 2015
A star for the USMNT in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, DeAndre Yedlin couldn't quite make the breakthrough at Spurs, so Sunderland have offered him the chance to prove himself in the Premier League. He's frighteningly quick, and Sunderland need all the help at the back they can get, so this appears to be a good move for all parties concerned.
