Van de Beek and Alli look to rebuild, Aubameyang's Arsenal nightmare set to end

MANCHESTER, England : Midfield duo Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli get chances to rebuild their faltering careers at Everton after making moves on Monday's transfer deadline day, while Barcelona are set to rescue Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from his Arsenal nightmare.

The English Premier League saw the most action on the final day of transfer activity until the end of Europe's top five leagues' domestic seasons, with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton the busiest clubs.

Alli's permanent switch to Goodison Park from Spurs represents a fresh start for the 25-year-old, who has fallen from grace having been a key figure for club and country only a few years ago.

The midfielder made only seven Premier League starts last season under former coach Jose Mourinho and has been unable to win his first-team spot back on a regular basis under new boss Antonio Conte. Alli last made an international appearance in June 2019.

"I'm delighted to have signed for Everton, a huge club with a great fanbase and history," Alli said. "I'm eager to get started and can't wait for my first game in an Everton shirt."

With Alli headed for Everton, that made room at Tottenham for two new arrivals in the shape of midfield pairing Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus.

There was further clearing of the decks from Conte on Monday, with another player who has flattered to deceive for Spurs - club record signing Tanguy Ndombele - joining former club Olympique Lyonnais on loan.

The writing was on the wall for Ndombele when he was booed off by his own supporters during last month's FA Cup match against Morecambe.

It is new beginnings aplenty at Everton, with new boss Frank Lampard confirmed as the club's new manager on Monday. He added two fresh faces to