Real Madrid took centre stage on the final day of the summer transfer window as two Galacticos departed to make way for the most expensive player in the history of football.

Arsenal left it late on deadline day to confirm they had broken their transfer record with the signing of Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid.

The latest club-by-club transfer guide of all the happenings in the transfer window.

A club-by-club transfer guide of the happenings on transfer day so far.

Irish international Shane Long could be on the move before the transfer window closes.

Palermo have confirmed that goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano has signed a season-long loan deal with Arsenal, with the Gunners having the option to make the deal permanent.

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Real Madrid to sign Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil.

West Brom striker Simon Cox has vowed to make a major impact at both club and international level next season after a thrilling end to the current campaign.

THIS was the kind of night that could just give the meaningless end of season friendly a good name, as an Irish side which spent most of the 90 minutes defending as if for its very life, somehow ended up recording a memorable, if almost inexplicable, 2-0 win against Italy.

Republic of Ireland 2 Italy 0

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is relishing the prospect of facing his mentor and compatriot Giovanni Trapattoni on the touchline when his team takes on the Republic of Ireland tomorrow in an international friendly.

ITALY’s Euro 2012 Group C qualifier against Serbia was abandoned by UEFA last night after just six minutes due to crowd disturbances.

Italy’s Euro 2012 Group C qualifier against Serbia was abondoned by UEFA tonight after just six minutes had been played due to crowd disturbances.

Northern Ireland 0 Italy 0