Transfer deadline day is here with only a few ours left for deals to be done before the window slams shut at 7pm BST.
Alexander Isak is finally going to get his dream transfer to Liverpool, after the two clubs finally agreed a deal worth £130m. Newcastle have secured one striker signing in Nick Woltemade and remain interested in Yoane Wissa, who has urged Brentford to “keep their word” and allow a move away before Monday’s deadline, while they are also keeping tabs on Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Reds have also tabled a £35m bid for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi as their summer spending spree continues.
A potentially pivotal summer at Arsenal may not be finished just yet – Piero Hincapie is set to bolster Mikel Arteta’s defensive resources before the window closes and the defender has travelled to London ahead of his proposed loan move from Bayer Leverkusen.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have called off Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich after an injury to Liam Delap – but the striker is refusing to return to Chelsea and remains in Germany looking to push through a move, which may lead the Blues to turn to alternatives. Marc Guiu is set to return from his loan move at Sunderland to add cover.
Manchester United are likely to hold on to Kobbie Mainoo with the midfielder told to fight for his place, and Ruben Amorim is pushing for a new goalkeeper, with Emiliano Martinez keen to leave Aston Villa for Old Trafford. At Manchester City, Ederson is set to depart for Fenerbahce – with Gianluigi Donnarumma arriving in his place.
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Ederson set for Turkey move?
Is Ederson on his way out of the Etihad Stadium after all? It looks that way… and that would mean Gianluigi Donnarumma potentially arriving at Manchester City on deadline day.
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 06:06
Fulham to sign winger Kevin in record deal
The 22-year-old has scored 17 goals in 57 matches for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 05:33
Frank not panicking over Solanke setback
Tottenham have another injury concern in Dominic Solanke, but Thomas Frank has ruled out a late move for a centre forward in the transfer window.
Solanke missed Saturday’s 1-0 loss at home to Bournemouth with an ankle injury, which had also disrupted his pre-season.
It is the latest fitness blow for Frank, with James Maddison sidelined for the majority of the season while Dejan Kulusevski faces a battle to play again in 2025, but Spurs hope Solanke can return for their trip to West Ham on September 13.
“I’m hopeful that he will be back after the international break,” Frank said.
“Sometimes, you know, we just take a little bit longer time. It’s not like he re-injured it again.
“So, you can say if you have a muscle injury, then you can maybe re-injure, it’s nothing to do with that.
“It’s not progressing as quick as we hoped for, but we are still positive that it can be solved in the next two weeks.”
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 04:07
Chelsea sign Garnacho from Man United
Chelsea have signed Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United on a seven-year contract, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
A source close to United told Reuters on Thursday that United had agreed a deal worth £40m with the Club World Cup champions.
The 21-year-old Garnacho’s sale value is the fourth largest for a United player after Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Angel di Maria.
“It’s an incredible moment for my family and I to join this great club. I can’t wait to get started,” Garnacho said in a statement.
“I watched the Club World Cup and to join the world champions is special – we’re the best team in the world! It’s amazing to be here and I’m very happy.”
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 03:12
Wissa speaks out over transfer stasis
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa said on Sunday that the Premier League club has failed to fulfil its commitment to allow him to leave this summer, amid reported interest from Newcastle United, with the transfer window closing on Monday.
The 28-year-old DR Congo international, who bagged 20 goals across all competitions for Brentford last campaign, has not featured for the London club this season, amid uncertainty over his future.
His Brentford contract expires in June next year.
“I have stayed silent for much of the summer but with just hours remaining of the transfer window I feel compelled to make it clear that I want to leave Brentford,” Wissa posted on social media. “I believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer.
“Earlier this summer, I held open discussions with the club’s senior management, including key directors and the new head coach. I made clear my intention to explore a new challenge.
“During these conversations, it was confirmed to me and my representatives that the club would not stand in my way if a reasonable offer was received. This was also put in writing.
“Based on this understanding, I sought to find a new club, keeping Brentford informed with full transparency at every step.”
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 01:44
Eddie Howe is convinced club-record £65m signing Nick Woltemade is the answer to Newcastle’s problems in front of goal.
The 23-year-old Germany striker’s move from Stuttgart was completed on Saturday, but not in time for him to make his debut in Newcastle’s 0-0 Premier League stalemate at Leeds.
With Alexander Isak’s future still to be resolved, Howe said 6ft 6in Woltemade has all the attributes his side has lacked in the Swede’s absence so far this season.
Howe said: “Everything that we were probably lacking today, I think he can bring. There will be a period where he has to adapt. It’s always very difficult to come straight into the league.
“I’ve got really high hopes for him. I just don’t want to add to the pressure that he’s going to be under. But I think he can be a difference-maker.”
Lawrence Ostlere31 August 2025 23:55
Enciso back at Brighton after move collapses
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says Julio Enciso has returned to the club to continue his rehabilitation.
Enciso was expected to join French club Strasbourg for around £20m, with a deal close to being finalised last week.
Asked to clear up Enciso’s situation, Hurzeler said: “It is not a big injury, so he is back in rehab training.
“It is very important that the players now are our plans for the future.
“We have an open conversation with Julio and then we will see what happens in the next days.”
Lawrence Ostlere31 August 2025 22:05
Crystal Palace keen on Reiss Nelson
Sky Sports News reports that Crystal Palace are in talks with Arsenal over forward Reiss Nelson, who spent last season on loan at Fulham and has not worked his way back into Mikel Arteta’s side.
He did not feature in the Gunners’ squad for either of their opening two games of this season and is into the last two years of his contract.
Lawrence Ostlere31 August 2025 21:02
Malacia expected to depart Old Trafford
Tyrell Malacia could be on his way out of Manchester United.
The 25-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with PSV Eindhoven, has been linked with moves to Lille, Besiktas and Porto in this window.
However, Dutch publication Voetbal International, says Elche are closing in on a loan move for Malacia instead.
Lawrence Ostlere31 August 2025 20:01
Chelsea submit bid for Fermin Lopez
Chelsea are having a busy final weekend of the transfer window, having submitted a bid worth nearly £37m for Barcelona star Fermin Lopez, Sky Sports News reports.
Attacking reinforcements, bizarrely, are still needed at Stamford Bridge after Liam Delap’s injury meant Nicolas Jackson was recalled from a planned loan move.
Lawrence Ostlere31 August 2025 18:59
