By SABC Sport
31st August 2024
Sterling, 29, has won 82 caps for England but had found himself frozen out at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca.
Striker Armando Broja, 22, has also left Chelsea to join Everton on loan, despite a foot injury derailing a proposed move to Ipswich.
Toney, 28, completed a late deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli worth a reported ã40million.
England forward Toney had attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, and has not featured in a Bees matchday squad this season ahead of a potential move.
Confirming the move in a club statement, Brentford head coach Thomas Frank said: "I'm happy he has an opportunity to try something new in his life and career."
Al-Ahli have also reportedly agreed a deal with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, but it is uncertain if signing Toney will affect their move for the Nigeria forward.
The transfer window closed at 11pm on Friday, but clubs are able to submit outstanding documentation to complete deals if they have submitted deal sheets on time.
Among the moves which could still go ahead, Jadon Sancho is poised to make his way from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on a loan deal with an obligation to buy, according to reports.
Another late move saw Crystal Palace sign goalkeeper Matt Turner, 30, on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest while Wolves signed Portuguese winger Carlos Forbs from Ajax on loan.
England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale completed a permanent switch to Southampton, who also signed Maxwel Cornet on a season-long loan from West Ham.
Arsenal brought in Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan to replace Ramsdale.
Ramsdale, 26, has signed a four-year contract at St Mary's and told the club website: "I'm absolutely delighted. The way the manager (Russell Martin) wants to play, the way he was when I spoke to him, he was just full of so much enthusiasm."
It is understood Arsenal's move for the 35-year-old Cherries captain is a straight switch with no obligation or option to buy.
Departing the Emirates is Eddie Nketiah, who signed for Crystal Palace on a five-year deal.
The forward, who grew up in nearby Deptford, said: "It's amazing to sign for Crystal Palace - I'm excited to get going. Every time I come back to South London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it's good to be back home."
Reiss Nelson is also heading across London from the Emirates, the 24-year-old forward joining Fulham on loan for the season.
Napoli announced the signing of Scott McTominay from Manchester United, who themselves landed midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris St Germain.