Raheem Sterling completes late loan move to Arsenal as Ivan Toney joins Al-Ahli

Raheem Sterling completed a season-long loan move from Chelsea to Arsenal, while Ivan Toney swapped Brentford for Al-Ahli on a dramatic transfer deadline day.

The Gunners and Chelsea announced Sterling’s switch almost three hours after the Premier League transfer window closed.

Sterling, 29, has won 82 caps for England but had found himself frozen out at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca.

Striker Armando Broja, 22, has also left Chelsea to join Everton on loan, despite a foot injury derailing a proposed move to Ipswich.

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 31, 2024

Toney, 28, completed a late deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli worth a reported £40million.

England forward Toney had attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, and has not featured in a Bees matchday squad this season ahead of a potential move.

Confirming the move in a club statement, Brentford head coach Thomas Frank said: “I’m happy he has an opportunity to try something new in his life and career.”

Thank you for the memories, Ivan