Transfer Deadline Day 2022: Tracking Biggest Deals on Final Day of January Window

It's the final day of the January transfer window, which means the rumors and news reports are coming in hot and furious. 

Below, we'll track the biggest developing stories around Europe as Monday progresses. 

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Aubameyang Reportedly Headed to Barcelona on a Free

One of the storylines of Arsenal's season has been the fallout with former team captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Now, per multiple reports, the striker's time in north London is coming to a close and he'll be headed to Barcelona on a free transfer:

While supporters tired of the saga surrounding the 32-year-old will be glad to see him go and his wages off the books, Arsenal's failure to add reinforcements at his position will raise more than few eyebrows. 

The Gunners' lone move Monday was adding defender Auston Trusty, who will join in the summer:

But the club's failure to bolster its attack, as it looks to mount a push for the top four and a return to Europe, will be seen as a tactical blunder.

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Mbappe Reportedly Agrees to Sign With Real Madrid in the Summer

According to a report from Bild, Mbappe has an agreement in place to join Los Blancos after the 2021-22 season on a free transfer:

That's right—one of the best players in the world reportedly will leave PSG on a free. If the Parisians don't win the Champions League title this season, it has the potential to go down as one of the worst pieces of business in football history after Real Madrid reportedly offered PSG $208 million for the player before the season. 

Now, Los Blancos appear set to get the player without dipping into their war chest. 

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Juventus Keep Making Moves; Tottenham Swap Midfielders

The Italian giants are having a huge window, having already landed exciting young forward Dusan Vlahovic. 

But Juventus continued its roster reshape Monday, bringing in midfielder Denis Zakaria while allowing attacking midfielder Aaron Ramsey to leave on loan to Rangers, per journalist Fabrizio Romano:

Ramsey wasn't the only departure for Juve on Monday, as midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur signed with Tottenham on a permanent deal and Dejan Kulusevski was allowed to join Spurs on loan with the option to buy:

To cover for those moves, Tottenham allowed Tanguy Ndombele to return to Lyon on loan with an option to buy, and polarizing midfielder Dele Alli is reportedly heading to Everton to link up with new manager Frank Lampard:

It was a busy day in Turin and north London—and justifiably so. Juventus is fifth in Serie A, 11 points off leaders Inter Milan but just a point behind fourth-place Atalanta. Reworking its roster as its fight for a Champions League berth is key. 

Tottenham, meanwhile, find itself seventh in the Premier League but just two points off Manchester United in fourth and with two games in hand. Spurs smartly have made big changes to the roster for Antonio Conte as he looks to propel the team to the Champions League. 

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Julian Alvarez Signs with Man City, Will Join in the Summer

Manchester City officially landed its latest forward:

Alvarez, 22, can play as either a central striker or a winger, giving him the sort of versatility that Pep Guardiola prefers. In 2021, he scored 20 goals for River Plate in 35 Argentine Primera Division appearances while winning the league title. 

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Other Signings and Reports of Note

The January transfer window officially closes for most European leagues on Monday night. The windows for the Premier League and La Liga each close at 6 p.m. ET.