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A very quiet and underwhelming deadline day meant that no high profile names changed clubs for record fees. Although Manchester United did make a £36 million signing in Anthony Martial from AS Monaco. Often compared to Thierry Henry as as he has pace, power and an eye for goal, the 19 year old Frenchman will add a new dimension to United’s attack and a partner to the struggling Wayne Rooney. French press were shocked at the value of the transfer but it just goes to show how financially powerful Premier League clubs are.

Arsenal tried to sign Edinson Cavani yesterday but were unable to persuade Paris Saint Germain to part with one of their main goal threats. There were ongoing reports throughout the summer linking Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema with a move to North London but that didn’t materialise due to the Spanish club’s determination to receive the full fee upfront rather than in separate payments which is what Arsenal were prepared to do. Strong reports have suggested that the deal had been agreed by all three parties but the means of payment was the issue that forced to deal to collapse at the final hurdle.

Overall, the footballing world can feel a little disappointed with the lack of a transfer activity on a day which is meant to serve up a huge amount excitement. Although, David de Gea’s collapsed move to Real Madrid from Manchester United just showed how find detailed transfers can be: the Spanish international was all set to move to Madrid but a delay in handing in the paperwork of 26 minutes past the deadline meant that he must remain in Manchester for a least another 6 months.

You will be able to follow this season on the Matchstat.com site, where they have daily football betting tips for you as well as in-depth stats and Head to Head Results.

Every Premier League team needs to strengthen their squad and in January they will all have another chance to sign new players and to try and prepare themselves for the remainder of the season.