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Man Utd reject Everton's deadline-day loan bid to keep Zirkzee at Old Trafford
Everton submitted a last-minute loan proposal for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee on transfer deadline day, but United moved quickly to confirm the Netherlands international will remain at the club beyond the 11pm window close.
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Grealish rejoins Everton on loan from City with permanent move possible next summer
Jack Grealish has completed a season-long loan return to Everton from Manchester City, with the 30-year-old out of contract at the Etihad at the end of the season and the Toffees well-placed to sign him permanently.
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Everton make deadline-day loan bid for Zirkzee as Balogun deal falters
Everton have submitted a loan offer for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee on deadline day, with the move emerging as a fallback after their pursuit of Monaco's Folarin Balogun ran into difficulties.
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Everton pivot to Zirkzee loan after Balogun medical collapse on deadline day
Everton's move for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun collapsed on transfer deadline day after concerns emerged during his medical, prompting the club to pursue a late loan deal for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee.
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Man City reject United's deadline-day bid for £36m full-back Ait-Nouri
Manchester United made a late approach to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from Manchester City on deadline day, but City refused to entertain any offer, leaving the Algeria international at the Etihad. United continue to search for left-back cover with Luke Shaw their only senior option.
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Balogun blocked, Lira missed: AS Monaco's catastrophic transfer window
AS Monaco ended the summer transfer window in disaster: Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton, announced as completed Monday evening at €45 million plus €5 million in bonuses, never materialized, leaving the Monégasque club in sporting and administrative limbo and preventing the recruitment of Mexican midfielder Erik Lira.
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Chelsea reject Liverpool's deadline-day loan bid for Malo Gusto, demanding permanent sale
Chelsea turned down Liverpool's approach to sign Malo Gusto on loan on transfer deadline day, with the club insisting on a permanent deal — terms the Reds were unwilling to meet.
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Ndiaye joins Manchester City for £60m as Fernandez deal pushes summer spend past £300m
Iliman Ndiaye has completed a £60m move from Everton to Manchester City, signing a five-year contract after City hijacked Tottenham's attempt to sign the Senegal forward. A potential £125m deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez is set to follow.
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Manchester City sign Iliman Ndiaye for £65m after £80m Gakpo move collapses
Manchester City have completed the deadline-day signing of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for an initial £60m, rising to £65m with add-ons. The move came after City's pursuit of Liverpool's Cody Gakpo fell through and Tottenham failed to agree a deal of their own for the Senegal international.
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Youssouf Fofana's loan to Lyon collapses over Malick Fofana saga
Olympique Lyonnais had reached an agreement with AC Milan for the loan of French international midfielder Youssouf Fofana, but the deal fell through at the last minute because the club could not free up the necessary players to balance its finances — including Malick Fofana, caught in a bidding war between Crystal Palace and Sunderland.
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Premier League 2026 summer window closes with Man City and Spurs among deadline day movers
The 2026 Premier League summer transfer window has shut, capping a record-breaking summer in which every top-flight club made signings. Manchester City and Tottenham were among the clubs completing deals on the final day.
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Liverpool sign 18-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Brughmans in £30m deal as Alisson's future remains uncertain
Liverpool have agreed to sign Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, 18, on a six-year contract in a deal that could reach £30m. The Belgian will be loaned back to Genk this season before joining Anfield, with Alisson entering the final year of his contract.
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Jesus embraces Plan B role at Barcelona after £12.85m move from Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus has signed a three-year contract with Barcelona for a fee of up to £12.85million, admitting he is unbothered by being the club's second-choice striker after Atletico Madrid blocked Julian Alvarez's move to the Catalan giants.
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Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for €145m, new Premier League record
Manchester City signs Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for €145.9 million, breaking the previous Premier League transfer record held by Alexander Isak. The deal was completed on the final day of the summer transfer window.
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Auxerre Strengthens Attack with New Striker Signing
AJ Auxerre officially announced on Tuesday the signing of a new striker, bolstering their attacking options in the current transfer window.
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Enzo Fernandez seals £125m Chelsea exit to join Man City in British-record deal
Chelsea and Manchester City have agreed a British-record £125m fee for Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine midfielder cleared to travel to Manchester for a medical. The move sets up an awkward reunion with Erling Haaland, who publicly accused Fernandez of stamping on him last season.
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Harvey Elliott joins Valencia on loan after Liverpool omit him from first two squads
Harvey Elliott has left Liverpool on loan for a second successive season, signing for Valencia after being left out of the squad for the opening two Premier League games. The 23-year-old spent last season at Aston Villa, where a buy-clause limited him to just nine appearances.
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Pio Esposito set to sign Inter Milan extension, ending Man United's pursuit
Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito is expected to sign a contract extension running until 2032, effectively ending Manchester United's reported interest in the 21-year-old Italy international.
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PSG closes incoming transfers at 370 million euros in sales
Paris Saint-Germain has officially closed its summer incoming transfer window ahead of the market deadline on Tuesday at 8 p.m. On the outgoing side, the Parisian club has generated approximately 370 million euros, including 145 million for Bradley Barcola sold to Liverpool.
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Flick salutes Messi as world's best after retirement announcement ahead of Rayo clash
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick called Lionel Messi the best player in the world and admitted sadness at his retirement from international football, before outlining defensive changes for the side's La Liga fixture against Rayo Vallecano.
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