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So another transfer deadline day has come and gone, but who has really got value for money this time around?

With spending this time last year in the Premier League totalling around £29 Million, it was difficult to see if the supposed 'economic recession' would continue, £214 Million later we knew where we stood.

It was the transfer deadline days of all transfer deadline days, rumours, will he, wont he moments, record transfer fees and late bids rejected. It was everything these days are meant to be - Drama filled.

The day started with the obvious question of would Liverpool's star man Fernando Torres complete a £50 Million move to Chelsea? With the Suarez deal completed did that leave Torres free to leave? No it would have appeared as Liverpool had an early bid of £30 Million rejected for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll.

As midday rolled around it was still deadlock on all fronts as Newcastle remained firm on their stance that Carroll would not be leaving, further question's raised about Torres. It must have been a frantic day at Anfield as they also found themselves embroiled in a war with Blackpool over the signing of their midfielder Charlie Adam.

Blackpool had earlier in the week insisted that Liverpool would have to up the bid if they were to capture the seasiders star man- but as early as midday Liverpool looked to have turned their attention elsewhere after Aston Villa rejected a reported £20 Million move for their winger Ashley Young.

With that set-back it looked as if it was to be a frustrating afternoon for the Liverpool new owners when finally as dusk descended upon us, Newcastle accepted a £35 Million bid from the Merseysider's, cue Madness.

With that news, Liverpool then accepted a staggering £50 Million offer for Torres, it was now down to both players agreeing personal terms with their prospective new clubs. Liverpool announced the signing of Carroll at 22.40 while Chelsea didn't announce their signing of Torres until the final moments of the window.

While all the drama of these two major deals was unfolding, Chelsea also unveiled the signing of Benfica defender David Luiz for a fee believed to be around £21 Million.

Charlie Adam never moved from Blackpool, despite Spurs admitting they had an offer accepted but they couldn't get the deal done in time, Redknapp's men also being knocked back in their quest to sign Everton Captain Phil Neville.

So quite a day has come to an end. Liverpool are Carroll and Saurez better off, Chelsea have Torres and Luiz to show off tomorrow but are £71 Million lighter for it and Newcastle are £35 Million richer but a prolific striker down.

I think in signing Torres, Chelsea have certainly had the better day, but there is no arguing that by getting a player in Andy Carroll then maybe things on Merseyside could be about to improve.

As always let me know what you think. Who do you think made the best and indeed worse buy in the transfer window? And let me know how you feel about the 'inflated' prices taht clubs seem to be paying?