The completion of big-money deals became a near-daily occurrence between June and September, but which of the continent's most powerful clubs spent most wisely?
Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode Podcast after winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up about his unlikely footballing roots. The Portuguese playmaker revealed that he actually began his career operating as a centre-back, before sharing a hilarious training-ground story about testing his sprinting limits against powerful Red Devils team-mate Benjamin Sesko.
Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay is set to undergo a heart procedure to correct a minor medical issue discovered recently. The former Manchester United midfielder has been a revelation in Italy since his high-profile move, but he is now facing a brief spell on the sidelines to address the condition.
Manchester United have launched a stunning deadline day move to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from cross-town rivals Manchester City. The Algerian international has struggled for game time under Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium and could be offered a career lifeline at Old Trafford.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
With the transfer window now firmly shut until January, the more ambitious members of English football's middle class are counting the cost of the top-flight's new regulations
Everton have launched a dramatic deadline day bid to secure Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee on loan for the remainder of the season. The Toffees have turned their attention to the Netherlands international in the final hours of the transfer window after a proposed move for Folarin Balogun collapsed, offering the forward a potential escape route from Old Trafford.
Manchester United have reignited their interest in Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as they look to conclude a dramatic piece of business before the summer transfer window slams shut. The Red Devils are working late into the night to convince the Spain international to make the move to Old Trafford following a summer of heavy investment in their squad.
Manchester United are locked in advanced negotiations with Leicester City as they attempt to wrap up a deadline day deal for teenage sensation Louis Page. The Red Devils are determined to beat Premier League rivals Arsenal to the signature of a player widely considered one of the brightest prospects in English football.
Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode Podcast following his PFA Players' Player of the Year triumph, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes shared a hilarious story about his son's favourite footballer. In a conversation with host and boyhood Liverpool fan Adebayo Akinfenwa, the Portuguese playmaker confessed his shock at discovering that his own child would prefer to emulate Reds midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, with Fernandes also opening up on his pride at claiming the all-time Premier League assists record.
Adebayo Akinfenwa chats to PFA award winners Bruno Fernandes and Nico O'Reilly in a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast. Among many other engaging and revealing topics discussed, the Portugal international midfielder names the three Manchester United players that owe him most for his truckload of assists, while Manchester City and England full-back O'Reilly talks up Rio Ngumoha's ability and reveals his sights are firmly set on winning a historic quadruple this season.
Manchester United remain interested in Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall ahead of the transfer deadline despite strong resistance from the Tyneside club. Old Trafford hierarchy admire the England international, but the Magpies are demanding an enormous fee to sanction any late departure.
Igor Matanovic has broken his silence regarding speculation linking him with a surprising transfer move to either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur. The towering Freiburg striker is currently enjoying a scintillating run of form, and he insists that his complete focus remains solely on delivering in the Bundesliga for Julian Schuster’s side.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has urged the club to launch a late move for Newcastle United star Lewis Hall before the transfer window slams shut. The former midfielder believes defensive reinforcements are essential after watching Luke Shaw endure a difficult afternoon during the Red Devils' recent victory.
Manchester United have officially opened preliminary discussions with Bruno Fernandes regarding a new contract to keep the Portuguese international at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are determined to secure the long-term future of their captain following a summer of intense speculation linking him with a move away from the Premier League.
Harry Maguire has thrown his full support behind Marcus Rashford following the forward's long-awaited return to the Manchester United starting line-up at Old Trafford. The defender believes his teammate remains a vital component of the squad despite a difficult period that saw him linked with a move away from the club.
Manchester United won the last of their 13 Premier League titles in 2013 as Sir Alex Ferguson walked away. A 13-year barren run has been endured, but are the Red Devils closing in on top spot once more? Former captain Steve Bruce has answered that question for GOAL, with Michael Carrick’s side being warned that they are a “long way short of Arsenal” at present.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has voiced his frustration with Michael Carrick after the Red Devils boss opted against handing wonderkid Shea Lacey Premier League minutes. Despite a comfortable 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, Rooney believes a major chance to develop the club's next generation was wasted.
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