European transfers round-up

Controversial striker Mario Balotelli has finally made the move away from Liverpool after joining Ligue 1 side Nice on a free transfer.

Mario Balotelli, Jack Wilshere, Alvaro Arbeloa and Moussa Sissoko headlined the biggest completed moves before the European transfer deadline.

• Controversial striker Mario Balotelli has finally made the move away from Liverpool after joining Ligue 1 side Nice on a free transfer.

• West Ham United have completed the signing of former Real Madrid full-back Alvaro Arbeloa on a free transfer.

• Bournemouth have beaten the transfer deadline to seal somewhat of a coup in the loan signing of Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on a one-year deal.

• Tottenham Hotspur have beaten Everton to the signature of Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko on a five-year deal for a fee believed to be £30-million and have also increased their options in the goalkeeping department with the signing of Pau Lopez from Espanyol on a season-long loan.

• Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Algeria international Islam Slimani from Sporting Lisbon subject to Premier League and international clearance.

• Chelsea have completed the return signing of Brazilian defender David Luiz from Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal for a reported £30-million.

• 19-year-old Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar will represent Bologna this season after Roma agreed to a season-long loan deal.

• Everton have signed West Ham striker Enner Valencia on loan having previously failed in their attempts to sign Napoli’s Manolo Gabbiadini, Porto’s Yacine Brahimi and Sissoko, who ended up at Tottenham.

• Chile international Matias Fernandez will turn out for AC Milan this season after joining on a season-long loan from Serie A rivals Fiorentina. Kickoff.com