It's over, it's over. As the clock struck 11pm the January transfer window slammed shut. Here were the movers and shakers from a predictably busy day for football.
Wrighty starts us off by describing transfer fees as vulgar while also looking like a bit of a knob:
Ian Wright says the money spent by clubs on players in this month's transfer window is "almost vulgar".
Agree?
Watch: https://t.co/eNpjbGNrUt #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/Vva3VzBugE
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 31, 2018
Batshuayi endears himself to the yellow submarine with a great tweet:
Heard the Batman job was vacant @BVB so I decided to take over ??? Hallo Bundesliga wie gent es dir ?! ?? pic.twitter.com/gKa5d6tydR
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) January 31, 2018
Ollie Giroud moves across London to the Blues. A good signing and very well shaped beard.
Chelsea Football Club has today completed the signing of Olivier Giroud from Arsenal.
Full story ? https://t.co/XDqSwzsZmO#GiroudIsBlue pic.twitter.com/5d1sRuBNrB
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 31, 2018
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang was announced as an Arsenal player as well and the Gunners tried to drum up the hype for the Gabonese striker as much as possible. We've really hit peak 'announcement videos' this January.
YOU NEED TO SEE THIS ⚠️
AUBA'S ARRIVED... #YoPierre pic.twitter.com/xzDtjYt6a1
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 31, 2018
Peter Odemwingie has clearly taken some lessons in self-deprecation:
31 jan in a t-shirt ⛳️??. How’s the weather in the ??? Are the roads slippery ? How’s the traffic ? ? pic.twitter.com/56qkGM5BIS
— Peter Odemwingie (@OdemwingieP) January 31, 2018
Irish U19 prospect Barry Cotter signs for Mick McCarthy's Ipswich:
? | New recruit Barry Cotter spoke with iFollow Ipswich after completing his move to Portman Road today #itfc pic.twitter.com/v70IBRrbI7
— Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) January 31, 2018
Mustapha Carayol signs the longest short term contract in the world as he joins Ipswich town until the end of the season:
✍️ | #itfc have signed Mustapha Carayol on a short-term contract until the end of the season
Welcome to the Club @Muzza_19! ?⚪️
? https://t.co/1xp7MDgWxO pic.twitter.com/WMi3n5CnkG
— Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) January 31, 2018
Aston Villa dial the cringe up to 10 with their announcement of the signature of Lewis Grabban on loan:
Any #DeadlineDay news, Alexa? ? pic.twitter.com/89M1XLdB63
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) January 31, 2018
A Sky reporter let's the mania of deadline day get the better of him:
Not easy reporting live on deadline day ? #DeadlineDay live @SkySportsNews pic.twitter.com/DRU6lc6cIq
— Iain Dunn (@iaindunn1) January 31, 2018
Moura is announced by Spurs in a very good day for the London club:
We are delighted to announce the signing of @LucasMoura7 from Paris Saint-Germain!
✍️ Lucas has signed a contract until 2023 and will wear the number 27 shirt. #BemVindoLucas pic.twitter.com/DG0oWDWf5X
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2018
There's something unsettling about this picture, and it may be Ayew's t-shirt:
BREAKING: @SwansOfficial have re-signed striker Andre Ayew from @WestHamUtd on a three-and-a-half year deal for a fee of £18m. #SSN #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/fXyzkRl4uG
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 31, 2018
Riyad Mahrez stays at Leicester after four bids from Pep's City:
Deal off. Manchester City give up on trying to sign Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City. Made four bids
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) January 31, 2018
Some great civilian reporting reveals that Chancel Mbemba could be headed for Fulham:
BREAKING: Chancel Mbemba Mangulu spotted at train station ahead of proposed move to Fulham. Looks like this one really will happen?? #fulhamfc #fulham #ffc pic.twitter.com/jmfe87cnjg
— David (@AgentLDN) January 31, 2018
Cyrus 'The Virus' Christie is the big Irish story of the day, as he looks to seal a move to Fulham:
Middlesbrough defender Cyrus Christie set to sign for Fulham in a deal worth up to £4m. Initial £3m + further £1m in add-ons #fulhamfc #mfc #dcfc
— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) January 31, 2018
