Gunners in late transfer action

Arsenal, West Ham and Newcastle beat Friday's transfer deadline by a matter of minutes to make late additions to their respective squads.

Arsenal signed France international midfielder Lassana Diarra from Chelsea on a "long-term contract" for an undisclosed fee.

Versatile 22-year-old Diarra had found first-team opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge and told arsenal.com: "I have great respect for the manager Arsene Wenger and am attracted by the style of football.