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.

Premier League ready for kick-off

The new Premier League season starts on Saturday, 90 days after the last campaign ended with Manchester United taking the title from Chelsea.

In the intervening period more than £350m has been spent as clubs desperate for success search for the winning formula.

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Top Summer Transfers

• F Torres Atletico Madrid to Liverpool - £21.5m*


• O Hargreaves Bayern Munich to Man Utd - £17m*


• Nani Sporting Lisbon to Man Utd - £17m*


• Darren Bent Charlton to Spurs - £16.5m


• Anderson Porto to Man Utd - £14m*


• F Malouda Lyon to Chelsea - £13.5m*


• R Babel Ajax to Liverpool - £11.5m


• R Bianchi Reggina to Man City - £8.8m

(*Some prices estimated as fees were undisclosed)

Information via BBC Sport