Manchester United top deadline-day big spenders

Radamel Falcao becomes the last of Manchester United’s summer signings. The Colombian player will join the likes of Wayne Rooney and Robin Van Persie in a star-studded front line at the English giants. AFP photo

Manchester United dominated Europe's transfer activity as the transfer deadline window slammed shut on Sept. 1, manager Louis van Gaal taking his summer spending spree to more than 150 pounds million.

The former Netherlands coach, without a Premier League win this season and hammered 4-0 by third tier MK Dons in a League Cup match last week, signed versatile Ajax midfielder Daley Blind for 14 million pounds.

They also agreed a 6 million pounds season-long loan deal with Monaco for Colombian striker Radamel Falcao.

“It is a real honor to sign for Manchester United,” Blind was quoted as saying on the United website. “Louis van Gaal is a tremendously talented coach. I have worked with him at Ajax and also for the Netherlands national team and I cannot wait to work with him at the biggest club in the world.”

Last week, United broke the British transfer record in signing Angel Di Maria for 59.7 million pounds from Real Madrid. Monday's activities ended United's summer dealings which started in June with the 29 million pound capture of midfielder Ander Herrera from Athletic Bilbao.

Two players leaving United were forwards Javier Hernandez who joined Real Madrid on a season-long loan, and Danny Welbeck, who moved to Arsenal.

Frenzied Deals

Most of Europe's top sides had done their big money deals before deadline day but a host of clubs took advantage of the frenzy that usually accompanies the end of the window.

Hull City broke its club record fee in completing the signing of 24-year-old Uruguay striker Abel Hernandez from Italian club Palermo on a three-year deal, with the option of a fourth year.

Hull also landed two midfielders on loan - Mohamed Diame from West Ham United and...

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