Transfers

Manchester City are set to be without summer signing Rayan Cherki until November and Claudio Echeverri would offer ideal cover if he wasn't already on loan.

Ilkay Gundogan could be heading for a surprise move to Turkey as Galatasaray close in on a deal to sign the veteran midfielder from Manchester City. The 34-year-old only returned to the Etihad last summer after a spell at Barcelona, but with Pep Guardiola reshaping his midfield, Gundogan now looks set to depart once again and talks are advancing with the Turkish side.

Real Betis have confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Antony from Manchester United in a €25 million (£22m) deal. The move includes a 50% sell-on clause on any future profit, ending weeks of tense negotiations over the player’s wages. Antony returns to Betis permanently after a successful loan spell, having revitalised his career in La Liga following a difficult stint at Old Trafford.

Dele Alli has officially left Como after terminating his contract just nine months into his spell in Italy. The former Tottenham and England international endured another major setback as he managed just one appearance, where he was sent off against Milan. Now a free agent, the 29-year-old will once again search for a new club to revive his career.

Nicolas Jackson has completed his protracted loan move to Bayern Munich from Chelsea.

Ex-Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is finally set to to complete a free transfer back to Athletic Club after ending his Al-Nassr contract.

Bayern Munich sealed Nicolas Jackson on loan with a €65 million clause, but ex-striker Patrick Helmes warns the Chelsea man is “no Harry Kane”.

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl added that Nicolas Jackson "will be an asset" for the club, after all signs pointed towards Chelsea blocking the deal.

Manuel Akanji has joined Inter on loan from Manchester City, with the deal turning permanent if the Nerazzurri clinch the Serie A title.

Ademola Lookman’s future hangs in the balance as Galatasaray and Fenerbahce push for a deal, but Atalanta are standing firm on their valuation.

Marc Guehi has reportedly been left "extremely unhappy" after his blockbuster £35 million transfer to ($47m) Liverpool was sensationally scrapped in the final hours of deadline day. The England defender had completed the first stage of his medical, with paperwork filed and even a private jet waiting to whisk him up to Merseyside, only for Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to pull the plug.

Jadon Sancho revealed that he received a glowing Aston Villa reference from Marcus Rashford with the Manchester United loanee "really inspired" by Unai Emery's plan for the season. After a troubled spell at Old Trafford and a brief stint on loan at Chelsea last season, the winger has chosen Villa Park as the stage for his revival.

Aston Villa were torn to shreds for their "crimes" of Harvey Elliott's new shirt number following his transfer from Liverpool. The agreement comes with an obligation to buy him for £35 million next year under certain circumstances, while Liverpool protected themselves with both a buy-back and sell-on clause.

Chelsea have brought back academy product Ishe Samuels-Smith from sister club Strasbourg only 33 days after selling him to the French side, with the defender immediately loaned out to Swansea City.

Dani Carvajal would love to reunite with his Spanish national team-mate Rodri at Real Madrid, urging the Manchester City star to join him in La Liga.

Manchester United have refused the chance to force their way back into the Carabao Cup, despite evidence that Grimsby Town fielded a player who had registration issues in their second-round tie. The League Two side, who dumped United out in a dramatic penalty shoot-out, were found guilty of breaching EFL rules but escaped with nothing more than a fine.

Oliver Glasner revealed his Crystal Palace ambitions after stopping Marc Guehi from swapping south London for Liverpool. The Austrian coach refused to sanction the centre-back’s sale to the Reds, even though the deal would have added £35 million into Crystal Palace’s account. However, with his contract running down and no extension in sight, Palace face the grim prospect of losing their skipper for free in 2026..

Manchester United have unveiled Senne Lammens as their newest recruit in a deal worth up to £21.7 million ($29m), but reports have revealed that Leeds and Sunderland had backed away from him over concerns of his suitability in the Premier League. United could have opted for proven Premier League quality in Aston Villa’s World Cup-winning Emi Martinez, yet the Old Trafford hierarchy instead banked on the promise of a 23-year-old.

Raheem Sterling has reportedly shut the door on lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the United States, instead vowing to remain in London and wait for the January window to open. The 30-year-old forward has no intention of uprooting his young family from the capital and will continue training away from Chelsea’s main squad at Cobham.

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has addressed speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea, insisting his dream has always been to succeed at Camp Nou.

Aymeric Laporte’s dream return to Athletic Club has been blocked by FIFA after Al-Nassr missed the transfer paperwork deadline.

Viktor Gyokeres has hit back at critics of his move to Arsenal, as he insists he did not disrespect Sporting CP before sealing his move to north London.

Neal Maupay' efforts to secure a move away from Marseille have gone in vain with the striker's prospects under Roberto De Zerbi looking grim.

Bayern Munich’s late bid for Ademola Lookman was ignored by Atalanta, with the Serie A club unmoved on their valuation of the winger.

Mohamed Salah has hit back at a fan who claimed that Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak are huge upgrades on Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.

Senne Lammens travelled to complete his Manchester United move without permission from Royal Antwerp, a new report has claimed.

Ange Postecoglou is an option for both Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahce after the departures of Erik ten Hag and Jose Mourinho respectively.

Brentford star Kristoffer Ajer has backed Yoane Wissa's behaviour after he forced a move to Newcastle in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea and Arsenal both attempted to sign Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz in the summer transfer window, per a new report.