Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Left-back tops United's deadline-day wishlist as window nears close
Manchester United enter the final hours of the summer transfer window with a left-back their clearest remaining need, having already added three midfielders and a winger. Joshua Zirkzee's future also remains uncertain after he was left on the bench against Ipswich.
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Atletico Madrid's move for Jonathan David hints at Alvarez exit as Arsenal wait
Atletico Madrid have lodged a formal loan offer for Juventus striker Jonathan David, a development that may signal the La Liga club are preparing to sell Julian Alvarez — with Arsenal remaining the likeliest destination at around £128m.
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USMNT striker Folarin Balogun nearing £45m Premier League move to Everton
Everton and AS Monaco have agreed a fee of around $58 million for Folarin Balogun, with only personal terms remaining before the USMNT striker makes his Premier League return for the first time since 2021.
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Liverpool reject £30m Forest bid for Nyoni and sell Bajcetic back to Celta Vigo
Liverpool have turned down a £25m plus add-ons offer from Nottingham Forest for teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni, while permanently selling Stefan Bajcetic back to Celta Vigo for an undisclosed fee ahead of the transfer deadline.
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Saka rescues Arsenal at Villa Park but left-wing gap looms before deadline day
Bukayo Saka's second-half strike gave Arsenal a hard-fought win at Villa Park, but Mikel Arteta's side still look short of quality on the left wing with the transfer window closing on Tuesday.
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Ueda leaves Feyenoord for Lille, Amoura joins Nice on loan from Wolfsburg
Lille officially announced the arrival of Japanese striker Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord for €15 million, while OGC Nice completed the loan signing of Algerian international Mohammed Amoura from Wolfsburg.
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Transfer window: OM to keep Paixao, Timber, Aguerd; only Höjbjerg uncertain
With less than 24 hours until the summer transfer window closes, OM has decided to retain players announced as departures, including Paixao, Timber and Aguerd. Only Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg, targeted by Juventus, remains a special case.
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Everton agree £40m Balogun deal from Monaco as Moyes reshapes attack before deadline
Everton have agreed a £40m deal with Monaco to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun, with Beto heading to Fiorentina. David Moyes is also in advanced talks to bring Jack Grealish back on loan from Manchester City.
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Arsenal in £50m talks for Lyon's Fofana as Arteta scrambles to fill left-flank void
Arsenal are pursuing Lyon winger Malick Fofana in a potential £50m deal before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the 21-year-old Belgium international offered to the club as Mikel Arteta seeks cover after losing Martinelli, Jesus and Trossard.
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Richarlison warns Spurs 'never again will anyone decide my future' in defiant transfer statement
Richarlison has hit back at Tottenham on Instagram after being dropped for Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle, declaring he will not allow others to control his future while leaving the door open for a return to Everton.
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Richarlison demands respect from Spurs as Manchester City hijack Ndiaye deal ends Everton return hopes
Richarlison has posted a defiant statement on Instagram insisting he will not have his future decided for him, after Manchester City agreed a £65m deal in principle for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye — collapsing the swap arrangement that would have taken the Brazilian back to Goodison Park.
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Man City seal £60m Ndiaye deal after Liverpool block Gakpo approach
Manchester City have agreed a £60m fee with Everton for Iliman Ndiaye, turning to the Senegal winger after Liverpool rejected an approach for Cody Gakpo. The deal could rise to £65m with add-ons and would push City's summer spending beyond £300m.
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Bruno Fernandes in contract talks that would make him Manchester United's highest earner
Manchester United are in talks to hand Bruno Fernandes a new deal worth around £350,000 a week, surpassing Marcus Rashford as the club's top earner, after the Portugal captain scored a hat-trick in Sunday's 5-2 win over Ipswich.
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Man City turn to Ndiaye after Liverpool block £80m Gakpo approach on deadline eve
Manchester City have switched targets after Liverpool rejected a late approach for Cody Gakpo, with City now rivalling Tottenham for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Arsenal weigh £50m deadline day move for Lyon winger Fofana as Alvarez deal fades
Arsenal are considering a move for Lyon's Malick Fofana before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the 21-year-old Belgium international available for around £50m. The Gunners have turned back to their long-standing interest in the winger after Atletico Madrid refused to sell Julian Alvarez.
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Liverpool block £80m Gakpo sale to City, who now chase Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City's pursuit of Cody Gakpo has collapsed after Liverpool rejected an £80m offer, with City now turning their attention to Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the window closes on Tuesday.
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Man United step back from Balde move as Barcelona demand permanent deal before deadline
Manchester United look set to miss out on Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde after the clubs failed to agree terms, with Barcelona insisting on a permanent transfer while United favour a loan arrangement with an option to buy.
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Liverpool reject £80m City bid to keep Gakpo, forcing Enzo Fernandez pivot on deadline day
Manchester City's pursuit of Cody Gakpo has ended after Liverpool turned down an £80million offer, leaving Enzo Fernandez as City's sole remaining transfer target before the window closes.
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United drop Balde pursuit after valuation gap leaves Barcelona deal too expensive
Manchester United have effectively ruled out signing Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde after talks broke down over a significant gap in valuation, with United preferring a loan and Barcelona demanding a permanent transfer worth around €40m.
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Chelsea targets Manu Koné as AS Roma plays at Lecce
On the eve of the transfer window closure, Chelsea has moved for AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné, 25, after failed negotiations for Lamine Camara. The French international is starting Monday night at Lecce.
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