Transfer Deadline Day Drama

Deadline day for football player transfers in the UK has come and gone, and as the fees made in the summer transfer window breaks the £1 billion barrier for the first time, I'll take a look at three of the most interesting transfers made between the months of May and August.

1. The Most Expensive

Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba: Juventus - Manchester United

The most expensive signing in history is awarded to Manchester United, who paid a world record £89m fee to re-sign the Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. Pogba initially left Manchester United to join Juventus in 2012, but after impressing with the Italian side, winning various domestic titles and reaching the Champions League final in 2015, Man U couldn't resist the temptation to bring the talented player back to his old stomping ground, albeit at a much heftier price tag than what they sold him for.

2. The Sidelined

Manchester City's transfers

New manager Pep Guardiola has been very busy in the transfer market. Not only has he made a number of big money signings, but he has also not been afraid to get rid of a few players as well, though on loan. Once integral to the first team Man City squad, these players have now been deemed surplus to requirements under the former Barcelona boss. Here's a roundup of the most high-profile players who are in and who are out:

OUT:

Samir Nasri - Sevilla (Spain)

Joe Hart - Torina (Italy)

Eliaquim Mangala - Valencia (Spain)

Wilfred Bony - Stoke

IN:

Claudio Bravo - Barcelona (Spain)

John Stones - Everton

Marlos Moreno - Atletico Nacional (Columbia)

Gabriel Jesus - Palmeiras (Brazil)

3. The Bizarre

David Luiz returns to Chelsea after a 2 year absence.

David Luiz: PSG - Chelsea

Most analysts and football commentators can agree that this was one of the weirdest signings of the summer. Having originally played for Chelsea, David Luiz was sold to PSG for a world-record £50 million transfer fee for a defender, amidst a wave of criticism over his defending ability and frequent desire to wander into an attacking role, leaving gaps in Chelsea's defence. Many were pleasantly surprised that Chelsea were able to sell him at such a premium rate, but are now even more shocked that the new Chelsea manager Antonia Conte has decided to bring him back to the club, considering he hasn't faired that much better at PSG. Maybe he knows something we don't...