There was a lack of real excitement during the final day of the 2012 January Transfer Window, with none of the Premier League's big names on the move and a subsequent drop in spending from the same day 12 months ago means the latest transfer window closed without much of a noise.

The speculation that ran wild from Sky Sports News reporters situated at Premier League grounds became boring with attention being finally turned to actual fixtures that took place on the night.

YOU try keeping them apart. Image: AFP PHOTO/ IAN KINGTON.

Don't feel bad that you missed all the transfer news because you're such important people. We too were engaged in frantic busy work (sleeping, shopping, drinking or a horrifying and painful combination of all three) when the window slammed shut at 23.

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"You just ripped the heart out of your squad. And your fan base."

Martin Longman, Union fan, on the Union web site

"Horrible day, horrible decision. All the guy did was give his heart, soul and sweat to this team for two years and this is how you repay him.

Everton has leapfrogged West Ham, Queens Park Rangers, and cross-town rivals Liverpool in being the front-runners to sign Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic.

The Toffees, who have scored only 22 goals this season a total that is only higher than bottom-club Wigan are in search for a finisher with a proven pedigree and Jelavic offers an affordable option to cover their needs.

Another Ba-rgain buy? Newcastle obviously think they've hit on a successful transfer formula, so they're sticking to it. They've brought another Senegal international striker called Demba with a history of playing in the Bundesliga. Papiss Demba Cisse has signed from Freiburg in a five-and-a-half-year deal, for an undisclosed fee thought to be in the region [.

Newcastle's new number 9 is Papiss Cisse joined Newcastle on Tuesday in a whirlwind deal from Bundesliga club SC Freiburg for an undisclosed fee, but it is thought to be £10M. Papiss Cisse at St. James' Park on Tuesday Great Newcastle strikers of the past who have worn the number 9 shirt include Hughie Gallagher, Jackie Milburn, Malcolm MacDonald and Alan Shearer [.

Good signing for Everton today as they picked up midfielder Darron Gibson from Manchester United for a reported £1million with a further £1million in appearance-related bonuses.

David Moyes gets a 24-year-old international who made 60 appearances for United, but never was able to grab a regular starting position.

Everton have completed the signing of Irish international midfielder Darron Gibson from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old Derry born international joins on a four-and-a-half year deal and will wear the number 4 shirt.
Gibson, whose last appearance for United came in a 5-0 win over Wigan on Boxing Day, will arrive at Finch Farm immediately and could make his debut when the Blues take on Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.

Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Darron Gibson has joined Everton for an undisclosed fee, but it is believed to
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Swansea win Donnelly race

Swansea City have signed Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly for an undisclosed fee.

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Liverpool sign Jordon Ibe from Wycombe Wanderers

Liverpool agree a deal to sign Wycombe's youngster ever goal scorer Jordon Ibe for an undisclosed fee.

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Danny Guthrie signed for Newcastle United on 11th July 2008 from Liverpool, for an undisclosed fee, which was believed to be in the region of £2.5M, on a four year contract. Danny Guthrie - in action at Wolves So Danny's contract at Newcastle runs out next June, and the Shrewsbury-born midfielder has so far played [.

Bayern Munich are a legendary team for the supporters of the notorious club, and football fans around the world. In recent times the German side have been very successful. They've won the Bundesliga title a total of 22 times, the DFB-Pokal 15 times, the DFB Liga-Pokal 6 times, they've been the UEFA Champions League winners on 4 occasions, the runners up in the European Cup on 4 occasions, and managed to claim the Europa League once back in 1996.

Reserve Liverpool Forward David Amoo joined League One club Bury on a one month loan on Friday. The 20-year-old could play for Bury as early as Saturday, when they host the MK Dons, Liverpoolfc.tv reports.
The speedy forward, who also plays on both wings, joined the Reds' academy in July 2007 from Milwall's youth setup for an undisclosed fee.

New Queens Park Rangers signing Shaun Wright-Phillips has spoken about his determination to be successful at his new club, proving some people wrong in the process.

The England winger joined the newly promoted club from big-spending Manchester City on transfer deadline day for an undisclosed fee.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has expressed excitement over his move to the Emirates Stadium and like fellow summer signings Park Chu-Young and Andre Santos, he has described the transfer as a dream come true.

The Germany international who quickly returned to the national team's training camp ahead of their potentially decisive Euro 2012 qualifer against Austria was handed former skipper Cesc Fabregas' famous No.

Per Mertesacker completes Arsenal move Arsenal Football Club has completed the signing of Germany defender Per Mertesacker on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee. At 26, the 6ft 6in centre-back has significant experience at both ...

Liverpool have now confirmed the transfer of Christian Poulsen for an undisclosed fee to newly promoted french ligue-1 side Evian.

We wish Poulsen all the best and hope he is more successful at Evian.

Transfer deadline day round-up

• Sunderland's Anton Ferdinand set for medical at QPR • Stoke agree fee with Birmingham for Cameron Jerome • Liverpool midfielder Christian Poulsen signs for Evian QPR have agreed a fee with Sunderland for their 26-year-old defender Anton Ferdinand.

A.C. ChievoVerona tonight just signed Michael Bradley from Borussia Mongladbach for an undisclosed fee. Bradley joins a team that is in need of help in the midfield and Bradley is expected to help solidify that lineup. They are expecting to introduce him to the media at noon tomorrow. Unfortunately, Bradley has a daunting task ahead of him.

Liverpool sign defender Sebastian Coates from Uruguayan club Nacional

Liverpool have signed defender Sebastian Coates for an undisclosed fee from Uruguayan club Nacional.

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It has now been confirmed that the much rumoured transfer of former Inter Milan full-back Davide Santon to Newcastle United is now completed.

Santon, an Italian International has signed for NUFC on a currently undisclosed fee (thought to be around £5 million). The Italian defender will wear the number 3 shirt and has signed on a five year deal.

Bolton Wanderers remain keen to sign Liverpool forward David Ngog in a £3 million deal, according to reports.
The French forward has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield in the transfer window, with Kenny Dalglish thought to be weighing up his current attacking options.
Owen Coyle has remained coy over his interest in the 22-year-old, who moved to Liverpool from PSG in 2008, but admitted that his side could use more players for the advanced position.

Norwich have announced that they have completed the signing of Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala for an undisclosed fee after the youngster impressed during two loan spells in the Championship last season.
The newly promoted side has been tracking the Spanish defender for some time after manager Paul Lamabert first became aware of the player last season when he had spells at Hull and Derby.

Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala joins Norwich City

Norwich have confirmed the signing of defender Daniel Ayala from Liverpool on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Canaries clinch Ayala deal

Norwich have completed the signing of Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala for an undisclosed fee.

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Young Spaniard Daniel Ayala has joined Norwich City in a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

Ayala made five first team appearances for the Reds after joining the club from Sevilla in 2007, in his time at Liverpool he also saw loan spells at both Hull City and Derby County where he made 12 and 17 appearances for the sides respectively.

Norwich sign Daniel Ayala from Liverpool

Norwich have completed the signing of defender Daniel Ayala from Liverpool. The 20-year-old Spaniard has become Paul Lambert's eighth signing of the summer after joining for an undisclosed fee.

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FC Dallas will soon announce they have picked up Jack Stewart on loan from the NSC Minnesota Stars of the North American Soccer League. Stewart will go on loan to FC Dallas for the remainder of the season for an undisclosed fee. With the deal, Dallas has an option to purchase his contract from Minnesota [.

New Arsenal signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain confessed that he is delighted to be a Gunner after sealing a move from Southampton for an undisclosed fee. The 17-year old told the Club's official website that he is aware ...

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Arsenal transfer done- Teen signs for Gunners is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Young Southampton teenager Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has completed his transfer to Arsenal, ending months of speculation.

Swansea may be bracing themselves for a shock bid from Liverpool for Nathan Dyer, after clinching the signing of Wayne Routledge.
It's been suggested that the Swans have moved to secure the signature of another winger as they fear losing Dyer due to a dispute over a new contract.
Routledge, who has just the Premier League new boys from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee, certainly shares many qualities with his fellow wide man, but manager Brendan Rodgers would ideally like to have both players in the same team.

Malbranque joins St Etienne - Yahoo! Eurosport St Etienne have confirmed the signing of Steed Malbranque from Sunderland. The Ligue 1 outfit have agreed a two-year deal for the 31-year-old midfielder, who returns to his native France for an undisclosed fee. A statement on www.asse.fr read: 'It's official.

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Fulham Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Pajtim Kasami on a 4 year deal for an undisclosed fee which will see the player at Fulham until the summer of 2015.

At 6′ 1″ (erm sorry, 1.87 m), Kasami is our second-tallest midfielder behind Dickson Etuhu, and only behind Hangeland, Etuhu and Senderos as far as outfield players go.

Official: Rennes sign Chris Mavinga from Liverpool

The French full-back has returned to his homeland for an undisclosed fee and pens a four-year deal after failing to make the breakthrough in his two seasons at Anfield

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There is little doubt that this has been a summer of frustration for many Arsenal fans. We've sat idly by and watched rivals spend big money on world class quality players like Stewart Downing and Ashley Young and that bloke from Blackburn.

All we had to content ourselves with was that young lad from Charlton.

Aston Villa have completed the signing Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given from Manchester City.
The 35-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Villa Park after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.
Given told the club's website: "Aston Villa is a huge club and I'm really excited to be joining.

Vice-captain Jamie Carragher believes a solid start to the season is crucial if Liverpool is to make an impression this term.
The Reds begin their new Premier League campaign at home to Sunderland on 13th August, desperate to put two indifferent seasons behind them.
A steady finish last season under Kenny Dalglish's guidance has renewed optimism at Anfield, and veteran Carragher is setting his sights much higher this time around.

Benfica have signed Argentina centre-back Ezequiel Garay from Real Madrid for
an undisclosed fee.