One of the biggest talking points centered on a deal that did not go through -- Real Madrid claims it received David De Gea's registration from Manchester United too late to make the Spanish deadline. The goalkeeper was the most talked about individual on deadline day, according to Twitter.
One of the biggest talking points centered on a deal that did not go through -- Real Madrid claims it received David De Gea's registration from Manchester United too late to make the Spanish deadline. The goalkeeper was the most talked about individual on deadline day, according to Twitter.
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The most talked about English Premier League deal on Twitter during the European window was Chelsea's capture of winger Pedro from Barcelona for $33.5m. The Spain international arrives off the back of a treble-winning season with the Spanish giants and also boasts a World Cup and European Championship.
The most talked about English Premier League deal on Twitter during the European window was Chelsea's capture of winger Pedro from Barcelona for $33.5m. The Spain international arrives off the back of a treble-winning season with the Spanish giants and also boasts a World Cup and European Championship.
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Manchester United splashed a reported $55 million on 19-year-old French forward Anthony Martial, who agreed a four-year deal to leave Monaco ahead of the September 1 British deadline.
Manchester United splashed a reported $55 million on 19-year-old French forward Anthony Martial, who agreed a four-year deal to leave Monaco ahead of the September 1 British deadline.
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Manchester City's long-running bid to sign Kevin De Bruyne finally ended after the English club paid Germany's Wolfsburg ￡55 million ($84.7m) for the highly-rated Belgium midfielder on August 30.
Manchester City's long-running bid to sign Kevin De Bruyne finally ended after the English club paid Germany's Wolfsburg ￡55 million ($84.7m) for the highly-rated Belgium midfielder on August 30.
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Mario Balotelli has joined former club AC Milan on a season-long loan from Liverpool. The striker previously spent 18 months at the San Siro and has returned there after struggling to make an impact with the Reds since signing last summer.
Mario Balotelli has joined former club AC Milan on a season-long loan from Liverpool. The striker previously spent 18 months at the San Siro and has returned there after struggling to make an impact with the Reds since signing last summer.
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Juventus has signed Colombia international Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea on loan for the season. Cuadrado only joined the Blues in February from Fiorentina for a reported $35.9 million, but has since been deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.
Juventus has signed Colombia international Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea on loan for the season. Cuadrado only joined the Blues in February from Fiorentina for a reported $35.9 million, but has since been deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.
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Manchester City made Nicolas Otamendi one of the most expensive defenders in history after paying Valencia $50m for his services. The Argentina international -- who was part of the Copa America team that lost out to Chile in the final -- has signed a five-year-deal with the club,
Manchester City made Nicolas Otamendi one of the most expensive defenders in history after paying Valencia $50m for his services. The Argentina international -- who was part of the Copa America team that lost out to Chile in the final -- has signed a five-year-deal with the club,
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Aston Villa has secured the signing of 19-year-old winger Adama Traore from Barcelona for $13.3 million. Traore, the English Premier League club's 10th buy this summer, has penned a five-year deal at Villa Park. Barca has inserted a buy-back clause in the deal enabling it to bring Traore back to the Camp Nou.
Aston Villa has secured the signing of 19-year-old winger Adama Traore from Barcelona for $13.3 million. Traore, the English Premier League club's 10th buy this summer, has penned a five-year deal at Villa Park. Barca has inserted a buy-back clause in the deal enabling it to bring Traore back to the Camp Nou.
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Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has joined Roma on a season-long loan deal with a view to a permanent transfer. The 29-year-old scored an impressive 72 goals from just 117 starts for City, but struggled to hold down a regular first-team spot.
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has joined Roma on a season-long loan deal with a view to a permanent transfer. The 29-year-old scored an impressive 72 goals from just 117 starts for City, but struggled to hold down a regular first-team spot.
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Stoke City has broken its club transfer record to sign Xherdan Shaqiri from Inter Milan for $18.7 million. The Switzerland international, who has inked a five-year contract, spent just seven months at Inter after joining from Bayern Munich in January.
Stoke City has broken its club transfer record to sign Xherdan Shaqiri from Inter Milan for $18.7 million. The Switzerland international, who has inked a five-year contract, spent just seven months at Inter after joining from Bayern Munich in January.
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Angel Di Maria has joined Paris Saint-Germain -- just one year after signing for Manchester United for a British record fee. United paid $93.2 million to bring the Argentina international to Old Trafford last summer, but after a frustrating first season he has now moved to the French Ligue 1 champion for a reported $69.2 million.
Angel Di Maria has joined Paris Saint-Germain -- just one year after signing for Manchester United for a British record fee. United paid $93.2 million to bring the Argentina international to Old Trafford last summer, but after a frustrating first season he has now moved to the French Ligue 1 champion for a reported $69.2 million.
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Chelsea have loaned out Mohamed Salah to Roma for the season. The deal includes an option for the Italian Serie A club to purchase the midfielder at any point during the campaign.
Chelsea have loaned out Mohamed Salah to Roma for the season. The deal includes an option for the Italian Serie A club to purchase the midfielder at any point during the campaign.
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Bayern Munich has completed the signing of Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal from Juventus. "The King" has signed a four-year-deal with the Bundesliga champion after returning from his holiday following the Copa America win with his country.
Bayern Munich has completed the signing of Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal from Juventus. "The King" has signed a four-year-deal with the Bundesliga champion after returning from his holiday following the Copa America win with his country.
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Sergio Romero has joined Manchester United on a free transfer from Italian team Sampdoria after his contract expired. It is the second time Louis van Gaal has signed the Argentine, previously bringing him to AZ Alkmaar when he was manager in 2007.
Sergio Romero has joined Manchester United on a free transfer from Italian team Sampdoria after his contract expired. It is the second time Louis van Gaal has signed the Argentine, previously bringing him to AZ Alkmaar when he was manager in 2007.
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Raheem Sterling has completed his move to Manchester City from Liverpool. The 20-year-old is the most expensive English player ever, signing for a reported $76 million. He scored his first goal for the club on his debut in a friendly against AS Roma.
Raheem Sterling has completed his move to Manchester City from Liverpool. The 20-year-old is the most expensive English player ever, signing for a reported $76 million. He scored his first goal for the club on his debut in a friendly against AS Roma.
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Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has joined Portuguese club Porto. The Spanish goalkeeper won every major trophy available, including one World Cup and two European Championships with his country.
Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has joined Portuguese club Porto. The Spanish goalkeeper won every major trophy available, including one World Cup and two European Championships with his country.
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Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has agreed to join Manchester United from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on a three-year-deal. The 30-year-old has won every major trophy available and captained his country to World Cup victory in Brazil last year.
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has agreed to join Manchester United from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on a three-year-deal. The 30-year-old has won every major trophy available and captained his country to World Cup victory in Brazil last year.
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France international Morgan Schneiderlin completes his move from Southampton to Manchester United for a reported fee of $39 million. "I am delighted to be a Manchester United player. Once I learned that United were interested in signing me, it was a very easy decision to make," he said after signing a four-year-deal.
France international Morgan Schneiderlin completes his move from Southampton to Manchester United for a reported fee of $39 million. "I am delighted to be a Manchester United player. Once I learned that United were interested in signing me, it was a very easy decision to make," he said after signing a four-year-deal.
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Carlos Tevez's $7.2 million move to Boca Juniors from Juventus has been confirmed by the Italian club. The Argentine is returning "home" after beginning his professional career with the Buenos Aires-based club back in 2001.
Carlos Tevez's $7.2 million move to Boca Juniors from Juventus has been confirmed by the Italian club. The Argentine is returning "home" after beginning his professional career with the Buenos Aires-based club back in 2001.
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Robin van Persie has completed his move from Manchester United to Fenerbahce. The 31-year-old enjoyed a Premier League title-winning debut season under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2012/13, but struggled to make an impact since his departure.
Robin van Persie has completed his move from Manchester United to Fenerbahce. The 31-year-old enjoyed a Premier League title-winning debut season under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2012/13, but struggled to make an impact since his departure.
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Chelsea confirm the signing of Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Stoke City on a four-year-deal. The 28-year-old will take the No. 1 shirt vacated by Petr Cech.
Chelsea confirm the signing of Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Stoke City on a four-year-deal. The 28-year-old will take the No. 1 shirt vacated by Petr Cech.
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Chelsea confirm the signing of Colombian striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from French club Monaco. The former Atletico Madrid forward managed just four goals in 29 appearances for Manchester United last season.
Chelsea confirm the signing of Colombian striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from French club Monaco. The former Atletico Madrid forward managed just four goals in 29 appearances for Manchester United last season.
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Andrea Pirlo completes his move from Juventus to MLS side New York City FC. The 36-year-old joins up with Frank Lampard and David Villa.
Andrea Pirlo completes his move from Juventus to MLS side New York City FC. The 36-year-old joins up with Frank Lampard and David Villa.
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Firmino (left) is congratulated by his teammate Willian after scoring the winning goal against Venezuela in the Copa America. Liverpool have signed the 23-year-old for around $45 million from German Club Hoffenheim.
Firmino (left) is congratulated by his teammate Willian after scoring the winning goal against Venezuela in the Copa America. Liverpool have signed the 23-year-old for around $45 million from German Club Hoffenheim.
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Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina has joined Italian club Napoli from German champions Bayern Munich. Reina had a previous loan spell in Naples during the 2013-14 season.
Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina has joined Italian club Napoli from German champions Bayern Munich. Reina had a previous loan spell in Naples during the 2013-14 season.
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Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic signs for Champions League runner-up Juventus from Atletico de Madrid for a reported $20.5m.
Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic signs for Champions League runner-up Juventus from Atletico de Madrid for a reported $20.5m.
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World Cup winner Sami Khedira signs a four-year contract with Juventus. He joins the Serie A side on July 1 when his contract with Real Madrid expires.
World Cup winner Sami Khedira signs a four-year contract with Juventus. He joins the Serie A side on July 1 when his contract with Real Madrid expires.
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Liverpool complete the signing of 22-year-old striker Danny Ings for a reported fee of $18.3m.
Liverpool complete the signing of 22-year-old striker Danny Ings for a reported fee of $18.3m.
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Memphis Depay heads to Manchester United off the back of a prolific, title-winning season with PSV Eindhoven for around $34m.
Memphis Depay heads to Manchester United off the back of a prolific, title-winning season with PSV Eindhoven for around $34m.
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James Milner turned down a contract extension at Manchester City to sign with Liverpool.
James Milner turned down a contract extension at Manchester City to sign with Liverpool.
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Champions League finalists Juventus signed Paulo Dybala from Seria A rivals Palermo for $35m.
Champions League finalists Juventus signed Paulo Dybala from Seria A rivals Palermo for $35m.
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Despite its transfer ban, Barcelona signed Sevilla's Europa League-winning player Aleix Vidal for $24.4m. It has been a rapid rise to the top for Vidal, who was playing in the second division with Almeria just two years ago.
Despite its transfer ban, Barcelona signed Sevilla's Europa League-winning player Aleix Vidal for $24.4m. It has been a rapid rise to the top for Vidal, who was playing in the second division with Almeria just two years ago.
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Soccer's transfer window generated huge volumes of traffic on social media

Twitter has revealed Chelsea's capture of Pedro was most talked about deal

Man Utd were most talked about club and David De Gea the most discussed individual

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All English Premier League soccer fans will know the feeling.

As the hours count down towards the end of the transfer window you’ll take titbits of gossip anywhere you can find them.

Before you know it you’re being sucked in by rumors that World Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo has been spotted house hunting just yards from your favorite team’s stadium.

Twitter is the ultimate hotbed for speculation, consternation and damnation when it comes to transfer gossip on deadline day.

And nowhere delivers official confirmation faster with most of the continent’s heavyweight clubs unveiling news of any comings or goings on social media first.

Now official data released by Twitter has revealed which were most talked about English Premier League (EPL) deals, players and clubs during the two-month window.

In England’s top flight alone, a record ￡870 million ($1.3 bn) was spent on players in the space of two months.

De Gea transfer tragedy or farce?

Manchester City, champions in 2014, splashed out around ￡160m ($244m) on an array of new talent, including Kevin De Bruyne.

But the Belgian international’s move from German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg was only the eighth most talked about in the window, according to Twitter’s statistics.

Most discussed was the capture of Barcelona and Spain forward Pedro by reigning EPL champions Chelsea. The club’s announcement of his signing got 25,000 retweets.

Read: Chelsea splash the cash on Pedro

After that came German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger, who swapped German champions Bayern Munich for Manchester United.

Read: German star heads to England

Raheem Sterling’s controversial switch to Manchester City from Liverpool followed, the Merseyside club reinvesting some of that cash on Aston Villa’s Belgian international Christian Benteke, next on the list.

Manchester United were the most talked about club, followed by Arsenal – who only made one major signing.

Perhaps that explains why its manager Arsene Wenger was the second most discussed person on deadline day, as many supporters vented their frustration at the lack of signings.

While done deals generate huge traffic on social media, failed transfers do just the same it seems.

The collapse of David De Gea’s move from Manchester United to Spanish giants Real Madrid caused quite a commotion.

Read: Real and United embroiled in transfer farce

The fall out from the Spain goalkeeper’s transfer was the most talked about rumored deal on deadline day, while he was the most discussed individual.

The biggest spike in Twitter traffic came when the transfer window shut at 6pm UK time, followed by Manchester United’s signing of striker Anthony Martial from French club Monaco.

Twitter declined to provide the exact number of tweets sent on each subject but said the figure is in the millions.

The most-discussed done deals on Twitter throughout the 2015 summer transfer window

1. Pedro (@_Pedro17_) - Barcelona to Chelsea

2. Bastian Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) - Bayern Munich to Manchester United

3. Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) - Liverpool to Manchester City

4. Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) - Aston Villa to Liverpool

The most-discussed rumoured deals on Twitter during the 2015 summer transfer window:

1. David de Gea (@D_DeGea) - Manchester United to Real Madrid

2. Karim Benzema (@Benzema) - Real Madrid to Arsenal

3. John Stones - Everton to Chelsea

4. Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) - Real Madrid to Manchester United

5. Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) - Juventus to Chelsea

The most-discussed clubs on Twitter during the 2015 summer transfer window:

1. Manchester United (@ManUtd)

2. Arsenal (@Arsenal)

3. Liverpool (@LFC)

4. Chelsea (@ChelseaFC)

5. Manchester City (@MCFC)

The most-discussed individuals on Twitter on transfer deadline day were:

1. David de Gea (@D_DeGea)

2. Arsene Wenger

3. Anthony Martial (@AnthonyMartial)

4. Jim White (@JimWhite)

5. Saido Berahino (@SBerahino)

The three greatest spikes in Twitter conversation on deadline day came when:

1: 18:00 - The summer transfer window officially closes

2. 17:19 - Anthony Martial’s move to Manchester United is announced

3. 17:03 - Saido Berahino Tweets his frustration as his move is denied