Defender George McCartney has rejoined Sunderland on a five-year contract from West Ham for an undisclosed fee, the club have announced on their website.

Fulham have signed Coventry midfielder Julian Gray on a season-long loan, the club have announced on their website.

Rangers tonight confirmed Daniel Cousin has completed his move to Hull.

Manchester City were at the centre of a fresh twist in a dramatic transfer deadline day amid reports they are closing in on Robinho.

Everton have signed goalkeeper Carlo Nash from Wigan for an undisclosed fee.

Danny Higginbotham has rejoined Stoke from Sunderland on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, the club have announced on their website.

Manchester United got ready to burn the midnight oil to ensure their pursuit of Dimitar Berbatov eventually ended in success.

Espanyol sporting director Paco Herrera has admitted there is nothing flashy about new signing Steve Finnan but expects the Republic of Ireland international to make a big contribution to the team.

Hibernian have announced the signing of Celtic forward Derek Riordan on a three-year contract.

Manchester United appear to be winning the battle to sign Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham.

Liverpool have signed Spain winger Albert Riera from La Liga side Espanyol for an undisclosed fee.

Espanyol have signed Liverpool full-back Steve Finnan on a two-year contract, the Primera Liga club have announced.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is as stunned as everyone else by the news his club have launched an audacious 11th-hour bid to sign Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham.

Everton have confirmed the signing of French striker Louis Saha from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Torino have signed midfielder Blerim Dzemaili from Bolton on a one-year loan deal.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has added to the club’s Brazilian contingent after youngster Vitor Flora joined the Reds on a free transfer.

Portsmouth have signed Algerian left-back Nadir Balhad from French club Lens on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

Deportivo La Coruna have accepted an offer from Newcastle for striker Xisco.

Tottenham coach Juande Ramos has continued the overhaul of his squad with the deadline-day signing of versatile Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka.

Dimitar Berbatov is expected to conclude one of the summer’s longest running sagas by signing for Manchester United ahead of the midnight transfer deadline.

Bolton today confirmed the signing of Poland international Ebi Smolarek on a season-long loan from La Liga side Racing Santander.

Real Madrid have criticised Chelsea for their conduct during the ongoing Robinho transfer saga.

The Premier League’s new owners have been hit by the credit crunch as they attempt to provide their managers with summer transfer kitties.

Robinho has admitted he is “unhappy” at Real Madrid and has reiterated his desire to join Chelsea.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen has been offered an improved three-year deal to keep him on Tyneside.

Manchester City have signed Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta from Spanish side Espanyol for an undisclosed fee, the club confirmed today.

Manchester City have signed Argentinian defender Pablo Zabaleta from Espanyol for an undisclosed fee, according to the club’s website.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster is refusing to give up hope that Chelsea target Robinho will still be at the Bernabeu this season, despite leaving the winger out of his squad for Sunday’s league opener at Deportivo La Coruna.

Tottenham today confirmed they had reached agreement to sign Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko from Spartak Moscow – a move which could pave the way for Dimitar Berbatov to leave Spurs for Manchester United.

Everton have announced they have agreed to sign Manchester United’s Louis Saha, subject to a medical.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has described himself as “less optimistic” about new signings at Old Trafford as the clock continues to tick on Dimitar Berbatov’s move from Tottenham.

Chelsea believe their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Robinho will go “to the wire”.

Everton have agreed a deal with Red Star Belgrade to sign Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo, who will undergo a medical in the next 24 hours according to the Barclays Premier League club.

Gareth Barry’s agent has stated the England midfielder will stay with Aston Villa rather than make a late move before the transfer window closes.

Tottenham left-back Lee Young-Pyo is to join German side Borussia Dortmund.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon believes Robinho will give Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side “an added dimension” if he moves to Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.

Sunderland have completed the signing of West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand.

Newcastle have confirmed that midfielder James Milner has handed in a transfer request.

Australia international Vince Grella has joined Blackburn on a four-year contract, becoming manager Paul Ince’s fifth signing.

Valencia vice-president Fernando Gomez insists they have yet to receive a formal offer for star striker David Villa, but admits they could be tempted by a €50m bid.

Robinho is on the brink of a big-money move to Chelsea, according to his representative.

Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has claimed: “I am joining Spurs.”

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley admits he will need to sign another defender before the closure of the transfer window after revealing the club have accepted a bid from Sunderland for Anton Ferdinand.

Chelsea have signed Portuguese winger Fabio Paim on a season-long loan from Sporting Lisbon, according to the SuperLiga outfit.