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.
Chelsea have been left completely stunned after Monaco dramatically pulled the plug on a deadline-day move for Lamine Camara. The Blues had reached a €55m (£47m) agreement to sign the Senegal international to replace Enzo Fernandez, who joined Manchester City, but the French side sensationally walked away from the transfer at the eleventh hour following contact from Liverpool.
Crystal Palace have pulled off a dramatic transfer deadline-day coup by confirming the permanent captures of Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber. Both high-profile deals were finalised after the official 23:00 BST cutoff via submitted deal sheets, significantly bolstering Pierre Sage's squad ahead of a gruelling domestic campaign.
Everton have confirmed the signing of versatile right-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon on a permanent three-year contract. The former Arsenal defender ends the Toffees' exhaustive search for defensive reinforcements, returning to English football following an impressive three-season stint in Ligue 1 with the French heavyweights.
Chelsea have successfully secured a dramatic deadline day agreement to bring Lamine Camara to Stamford Bridge. The Premier League side moved quickly to negotiate a lower fee with Monaco after facing the imminent departure of their record signing to Manchester City. The Senegal international is now finalising his late switch to London before the summer transfer window closes.