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Transfer deadline day: Doumbia, Montoya and Fazio complete loan moves

Transfer deadline day has become dominated by the confirmation that Pep Guardiola will replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City at the end of the season, but a number of deals have been completed across Europe's major leagues.

Barcelona have sent Martin Montoya on loan to Real Betis after cancelling his deal with Inter, where he made just four appearances this season.

There could be a club record in the offing for Stoke City, who are hoping to complete a deal for Porto midfielder Giannelli Imbula reported to be worth just over £18million.

City have loaned Patrick Roberts to Scottish champions Celtic – who are also set to sign Colin Kazim-Richards from Feyenoord, pending a medical – while Bruno Zuculini has joined AEK Athens until June from Pellegrini's side.

Nigel de Jong has been released from his contract by AC Milan after CEO Adriano Galliani previously confirmed the midfielder had been in talks with LA Galaxy, while former Milan defender Kevin Constant has joined Bologna on a free transfer.