The European Transfer window as officially closed with many deals being made on the final day, Tuesday September 1, 2009. There were no huge moves by any of the large clubs but many clubs tried to solidify their rosters. Most of the moves are loans, a few were free, some undisclosed, and a couple that were a published fee.

The transfer window is winding down as the European leagues start their season but there are still many possible moves to be made. Man City are still trying to find another defender after Chelsea refused to sell John Terry. They've recently been in talks with Everton over a transfer for Joleon Lescott but have had all their bids rejected so far.

American striker Jozy Altidore has struggled to get playing time at Villareal and has been looking for a club where he can get consistent playing time. Rumors started circulating this summer (especially with his performance in the Confederations Cup) that a few Premier League clubs were interested in a loan deal.

Real Madrid and Liverpool have been in discussions over the transfer of Xabi Alonso and an agreement has been reached. The Liverpool player requested a transfer and Real Madrid have agreed to pay a transfer. Here's the full story from UEFA.com http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=869636.

Here's the latest European Transfer News including stories about Real Madrid and Liverpool holding talks on Xabi Alonso, Aston Villa bidding for Leeds player Fabian Delph, and Chelsea insisting Joe Cole is not for sale.

Real Madrid in talks with Liverpool about Alonso

Liverpool have confirmed they are in talks with Real Madrid over the proposed transfer of Xabi Alonso, with the Spain international welcoming the discussions over his future.

Here's the latest European Transfer News on Liverpool player Xabi Alonso and his intention to transfer to Real Madrid.

Alonso transfer to be decided on Monday Xabi Alonso is due to fly back to Spain with Liverpool on Saturday as the negotiations over his possible transfer drag on.

Here's the latest European Transfer News including Peter Crouch nearing a deal to sign with Tottenham Hotspur and John Terry stating his committment to stay with Chelsea.

Tottenham close to signing Crouch - Sky Sports News understands Tottenham are closing in on the capture of Portsmouth's Peter Crouch in a £10million deal, while Sunderland are negotiating to sign Darren Bent.

Here's the latest European Tranfers News, including Samuel Eto'o accepting a move to Inter and Ibrahimovic moving to Barcelona.

Eto'o to Inter, Ibrahimovic to Barcelona -Â Samuel Eto'o's agent has announced that the Barcelona striker has agreed personal terms with Inter Milan.

Here's the latest European Transfer News that included Real Madrids pursuit of Liverpool star Xabi Alonso and the latest on John Terry and Manchester City's bid at the Chelsea captain.

Real Madrid still after Xabi Alonso - Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has reaffirmed his club's interest in Liverpool midfielderXabi Alonso yet reports suggest there could be other clubs interested in buying the Spanish international.

Here's the latest European Transfer News including Manchester City bidding for Lescott and the latest on strikers Ibrahimovic and Eto'o.

Man City bid for Lescott - Sky Sports News understands that Manchester City have made a £15million bid for Everton's Joleon Lescott.

The Blues have been strongly linked with Chelsea skipper John Terry during the summer transfer window, with two offers reported to have been rebuffed by the Stamford Bridge outfit.

Here's the latest European Tranfer News including Carlos Tevez reaching an agreement to sign with Manchester City and Emmanuel Adebayor as the next possible transfer to Man City.

Carlos Tevez to sign with Man City -Â Manchester City have confirmed an agreement has been reached to sign Carlos Tevez on a five-year contract.

Here's the latest European Transfer News including Real Madrid still looking to sign Liverpool player Xabi Alonso and Manchester City's bid towards John Terry and Samuel Eto'o.

Real Madrid targeting Alonso -Â Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has not given up hope of signing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, although the Bernabeu boss knows it will not be easy.

Here are the latest stories in the European Transfer market including Robin van Persie re-signing with Arsenal, Manchester City looking to bid for Rossi, and much more.

Van Persie re-signs with Arsenal - Robin van Persie has ended speculation about a move away from The Emirates by signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

Here are the latest European Tranfews News stories including Chelsea signing Russian star Yuri Zhirkov, and AC Milan target Real Madrid's Huntelaar and Sevilla's Luis Fabiano.

Chelsea signs Zhirkov - Chelsea have confirmed they have completed the signing of Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow on a three-year contract.

Here's the latest European Transfer news including Michael Owen going to Manchester United on a free transfer and Manchester City making a big for Chelsea star John Terry.

Michael Owen set to join Manchester United -Â Michael Owen looks set for a surprise move to Manchester United.

The England international is without a club following the expiry of his contract with Newcastle United and it appeared only Stoke City and Hull City were interested in offering him a contract.

Here's the latest European Transfer News including Franck Ribery's demand to move to Real Madrid and rumors continue to swirl around Manchester United defense Nemanja Vidic.

Ribery states his wish to move to Real Madrid - Franck Ribery has told Bayern Munich that he wants to leave the club and join the new generation of 'galacticos' at Real Madrid.

Here's the latest transfer news in European soccer with Benzema heading to Real Madrid from Lyon and the latest updates on Ribery, Eto'o and Tevez.

Benzema headed to Real Madrid -Â Lyon have announced that star strikerKarim Benzema is to become the latest player to join Real Madrid.

Here's the latest European Transfer News, including Manchester United signing Valencia, Man City still aiming for Eto', and Chelsea looking to sign Turnbull.

Manchester United sign Antonio Valencia -Â Manchester United have wrapped up the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

The European soccer leagues are still a few months from the start of the 2009/10 season but the transfer market continues to be busy with rumors of players for sale. Here's the latest news on some of the biggest starts including Samuel Eto'o and Frank Ribery.

The Latest on Xabi Alonso - Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso insists he would have 'no regrets' about staying at Anfield, but has refused to rule out a big-money move to Real Madrid.

It's still a few months before the start of the European soccer leagues and teams are stating to make moves in the transfer market. Here are some of the latest transfer stories.

AC Milan looking at Adebayor -  "AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has revealed he has talked to Arsenal about the possibility of signing Emmanuel Adebayor.

The transfer market continues to be busy with several teams adding and selling players ahead of this fall. English club Arsenal have signed Thomas Vermaelen from Ajax while Valencia have stated David Villa is not for sale. Here's the recap of the latest transfer news in European soccer.

Arsenal sign Vermaelen - "Arsenal have completed the signing of versatile Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen from Ajax Amsterdam

The 23-year-old, who can play either centrally or on the left, passed a medical on Friday and will bolster a defence that came under fire from all quarters last season.