European Transfer Deadline Closed

The transfer window closed last night for all European teams with plenty of deals involving Latin American players going through on the final day.

First off, Atletico Madrid completed the signing of Thiago Motta from Barcelona. Sky Sports report that Atletico paid 2million Euros for the Brazilian's services.

Sky Sports also report that Wolfsburg have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Grafite for 8million Euros from Le Mans.

Watford have signed River Plate youngster Santiago Aloi on an initial one-year loan deal. BBC Sport report that they have an option to sign the player on a permanent basis at the end of the loan period.

Stoke have captured the signing of Jamaican international Demar Phillips from Waterhouse. BBC Sport report that they have paid "a significant but undisclosed fee" for the midfielder.

BBC Sport also report that West Ham have signed Noberto Solano from Newcastle on a one-year contract.

Real Betis finally wrapped up the signing of Brazilian defender Lima from Atletico Mineiro. UEFA.com report that the player has signed a five-year deal with the Spanish side.

Finally, neither Juan Riquelme or Daniel Alves managed to complete moves away from their respective clubs so will remain with them until the January window.

Tuesday Transfer Gossip

First off, Gabriel Heinze held showdown talks with Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson yesterday in a bid to resolve his future at the club. Almost all of the UK papers are reporting that Ferguson has told him a move to Liverpool is out of the question. Heinze has his heart set on a move to Anfield and The Daily Telegraph reports that the case will go to a Premier League Arbitration Panel meeting early next week.

Real Madrid midfielder Emerson could be on his way to Inter Milan. Marca (Spanish link) report that talked have opened between the two sides, although Emerson's agent Gilmar Veloz has refused to confirm this is the case.

Real Betis have all but completed the signing of Atletico Mineiro defender Lima. Marca (Spanish link) report that the 22 year old Brazilian will arrive in Seville today to complete a medical and sign a five year contract with the Primera Liga side. The transfer fee is thought to be 2.8million Euros.

River Plate are involved in negotiations for two players. Ole (Spanish link) report that they will complete the signing of Nicolas Sanchez within the next couple of days, with Lanus midfielder Rodrigo Archubi also expected to join Los Millonarios on loan for the coming season.

Finally, Fiorentina are set to make a 18million Euros offer for Atletico Madrid's Argentine midfielder Maxi Rodriguez, according to The Gazzetta Della Sport (Italian link).