( CNN ) -- The European football transfer window has finally closed for the summer after a typically frantic last day 's activity . In seasons past , deadline day has seen a flurry of transfers and drama , with last-minute agreements being confirmed in the final moments of the market remaining open -- and this year 's was certainly no different . And , despite the window now being closed , there could still be last-minute news of Tottenham beating the deadline to sign Real Madrid 's Dutch international midfielder Rafael van der vaart . That transfer will be announced once all the relevant paperwork has been checked , but here is a brief rundown of how the day unfolded . Confirmed 1800 GMT : Following the signing of Robinho , Milan have allowed striker Marco Borriello to join Serie A rivals Roma , while long-serving Milan defender Kakha Kaladze has left the club to sign for Genoa . Rumor 1710 GMT : Cracking rumor this one -- with ten minutes left to go on the English deadline Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart is said to be heading to Tottenham Hotspur according to British broadcaster Sky Sports . Confirmed 1705 GMT : Ghana 's Asamoah Gyan signs for English Premier League side Sunderland for a $ 20 million club record fee from Rennes . Sunderland 's official club website confirmed the 24-year-old World Cup star has signed a four-year contract . Confirmed 1700 GMT : The rumor was true ! Robinho -- the most expensive signing in English football history -- has left Manchester City to sign for AC Milan on a four-year contract . He will link-up with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and compatriots Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato in an exciting looking forward line . Rumor 1600 GMT : English media report that Liverpool have made a bid to sign England international striker Carlton Cole from rivals West Ham . Confirmed 1530GMT : English Premier League Birmingham City pull off a transfer coup by signing former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb from Barcelona on a one-year loan deal . They have also signed Czech defender Martin Jiranek from Spartak Moscow for an undisclosed fee . Confirmed 1430GMT : Liverpool sign left-back Paul Konchesky from Premier League rivals Fulham on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee . Finnish striker Lauri Dalla Valle and Swedish winger Alex Kacaniklic move to Fulham in the opposite direction . Rumor 1345 GMT : Speculation from British broadcaster Sky Sports suggest that Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will not be joining city-rivals Arsenal from Fulham . Despite two formal bids and the saga lasting for many months it seems that Fulham did not want to send the 37-year-old on his way without a replacement having been found . Confirmed 1300 GMT : La Liga side Hercules have confirmed the signing of France striker David Trezeguet on their official website . The star joins the newly-promoted side after ten years with Juventus , after signing a two-year contract . Rumor 1230 GMT : Gazzetta dello Sport report that Serie A Lazio side are working out a loan deal to sign Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz . It would see the 29-year-old move on a one-year loan deal , the stumbling block being his personal terms . Rumor 1205 GMT : Ghana striker and World Cup star Asamoah Gyan is in Sunderland where the Black Star is expected to sign after completing a medical with the Black Cats . Fees of around £12 million are subject to speculation . Confirmed 1200 GMT : Bundesliga leaders Hoffenheim has snapped up Iceland midfielder Gyfil Sigurdsson from English second division side Reading . A club record fee was paid for the player according the Reading website . Rumor 1150 GMT : Brazil striker Robinho flies into Milan with speculation rife he is due to sign a transfer deal with AC Milan . The move would see him team up with the Rossoneri 's recent capture from Barcelona Zlatan Ibrahimovic . Rumor 1145 GMT : Italian news agency Ansa has reported that Juve have paid Arsenal 500,000 euros to take 20-year-old left-back Armand Traore on loan from the English side . The Turin club will have an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season . Confirmed 1130 GMT : Argentina midfielder and captain Javier Mascherano is finally unveiled after completing his move from English Premier League side Liverpool to Barcelona , the Spanish reigning champions confirmed on their official website . The 26-year old has signed a four-year deal with the Catalan side , after passing a five-hour medical . `` This is an opportunity of a lifetime 's a team full of great players and I 'm going to have the chance to play with players who I admire , '' he told the official FIFA website . Confirmed 1115 GMT : Juventus announce the departure of Italy midfielder Mauro Camoranesi , as the 33-year-old signs for Bundesliga side Stuttgart . `` Those who love Juventus will always remember Mauro Camoranesi with affection and gratitude , '' read an official statement from the Turin club . Confirmed 1000 GMT : Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has moved from AC Milan to German side Schalke . The 27-year-old , who formerly played for Real Madrid , told his official website he had left Milan due to the arrival of Ibrahimovic . `` Negotiations were tougher than expected . I am happy to have Klaas-Jan . He will help us , '' Schalke boss Magath told Bild newspaper . Confirmed 0945 GMT : Spanish side Valencia confirm the capture of defender Marius Stankevicius from Serie A side Sampdoria . The Lithuanian 's move was confirmed on the official website of the Italian club . The deadline closes at 1700 GMT in England and midnight across Europe .
The European football transfer window has finally closed after a frantic last day . Hercules Asamoah Gyan signs for AC Milan side Sunderland for a around £12 million club record fee from Rennes . NEW La Liga side Hercules confirm the signing of France striker David Trezeguet on their official website . NEW The rumor was true ! Robinho has left Manchester City to sign for English Premier League on a last day contract .