Transfer Deadline Day: Manchester United seal Falcao Move; Welbeck joins Arsenal
Arsenal have confirmed the deadline day signing of Danny Welbeck from Manchester United for a fee believed to be £17m.
The deal was finalised after the deadline closed at 11pm on Monday, with Arsenal being granted permission.
Although Tottenham had also been interested in the England international, he was at the Emirates on Monday morning to have his medicals and finalise his transfer.
A few hours later, Manchester United also announced the completion of Radamel Falcao transfer to the English club from Monaco on a one-year loan deal with an option to make the switch permanent.
The club stated: “Manchester United is delighted to announce that Radamel Falcao has joined the club on a one-year loan deal from AS Monaco, with an option to buy at the end of the loan period.”
The deadline day saw United offload strikers Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck to Real Madrid and Arsenal respectively. While 28-year-old Falcao and Daley Blind,24, moved to Manchester on Monday.
“I am delighted Radamel has joined us on loan this season,” said United boss Louis van Gaal.”He is one of the most prolific goalscorers in the game.
“His appearance-to-goal ratio speaks for itself and, when a player of this calibre becomes available, it is an opportunity not to be missed.”
Known for his prolific scoring abilities, Falcao is set to be an important addition to the Red Devils’ squad.
He said, “I am delighted to be joining Manchester United on loan this season. Manchester United is the biggest club in the world and is clearly determined to get back to the top.
“I am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal and contributing to the team’s success at this very exciting period in the club’s history.”
