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Three deadline day transfers you may have missed as Arsenal complete two signings

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It was a surprisingly chaotic transfer deadline day for Arsenal as they engaged in a lot of business, and also brought two players in.

Arsenal completed deals to sign goalkeeper Neto from Bournemouth and winger Raheem Sterling from Chelsea, with both players arriving on loan.

In addition, they confirmed the departures of Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace, and Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton on permanent deals, whilst Reiss Nelson joined Fulham on loan at the very last minute.

In a busy deadline day window, several former Arsenal players were on the move, and given the focus on the Sterling saga, it was easy to miss some of the other deals going on involving players who used to be at the club.

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Matt Turner joins Crystal Palace from Nottingham Forest

Arsenal were not the only team in the market for a backup goalkeeper. Matt Turner, who left for Nottingham Forest last year, had fallen down the pecking order at the City Ground.

Crystal Palace sold Sam Johnstone to Wolves, who had otherwise targeted Aaron Ramsdale, and this meant they needed a second-choice option.

Turner returned to London, as he signed for Palace on a loan deal, and he will join Rob Holding and Nketiah at Selhurst Park.

Auston Trusty joins Celtic from Sheffield United

American defender Auston Trusty joined Arsenal alongside Turner, and the centre-back moved to Sheffield United last year.

However, despite Trusty recently scoring his first goal for the club, he has now moved to Celtic in a deal worth around £6m.

Trusty never appeared for Arsenal, but he will now be aiming to make a name for himself in Scotland.

Amario Cozier-Duberry joins Blackburn from Brighton

Arsenal were dealt a blow when talented youngster Amario Cozier-Duberry left on a free transfer to join Brighton, with the winger wanting a pathway to first-team action.

However, he has now moved to Championship side Blackburn Rovers on loan, with the move confirmed on deadline day.

Had he stayed at Arsenal, he could have gone on loan directly from the club, or even stayed as a backup after the departure of Nelson, and fans are now even more baffled by his decision to leave.