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.
Dietmar Hamann has admitted to GOAL there is “always a chance” that Erling Haaland will leave Manchester City “when Barcelona or Real Madrid come calling”. Those approaches have not been made as yet, with the Norwegian striker tied to a contract through to 2034, but there will come a point when a fresh start away from the Etihad Stadium is considered.
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
Enzo Fernandez has opened up on his turbulent final days at Stamford Bridge, admitting he has not been in a "good place" ahead of his British record move to Manchester City. The Argentine midfielder has completed his sensational £125 million reunion with former Blues boss Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium.
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.
River Plate are set to receive another lucrative multi-million windfall following Enzo Fernandez's British-record switch from Chelsea to Manchester City. The 25-year-old midfielder has completed a massive £125 million deadline-day move to reunite with Enzo Maresca, delivering substantial solidarity dividends directly to his formative boyhood club.
Argentine starlet Claudio Echeverri has arrived in Lisbon to finalize his loan move to Benfica from Manchester City. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder consulted Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva before opting to join Marco Silva's squad on a deal that includes a option to buy.
Ipswich Town have completed the £20 million signing of Dutch forward Zian Flemming from Burnley on transfer deadline day. The 28-year-old striker has signed a four-year deal at Portman Road to become their 12th summer addition, taking the number nine shirt to bolster the Tractor Boys' attacking options for the ongoing Premier League campaign.
Fulham have completed the permanent signing of midfielder Manuel Angel from Real Madrid on a three-year contract for an initial fee of £3 million. The move sees the 22-year-old link up with manager Alvaro Arbeloa at Craven Cottage, becoming the third prospect to swap the Santiago Bernabeu for West London during a frantic summer recruitment drive.
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.
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.
Liverpool made a dramatic late attempt to secure Chelsea defender Malo Gusto on transfer deadline day, but the proposed move ultimately collapsed. The Merseyside club sought a temporary agreement to bolster their defensive options, but strict demands from the London side regarding a permanent transfer meant that the two Premier League rivals failed to reach a compromise.
Cesc Fabregas has successfully lured Robert Sanchez away from Stamford Bridge, with the Spanish goalkeeper joining Como on a season-long loan. The move ends a difficult period for the shot-stopper in West London following the arrival of Emiliano Martinez.
Arsenal have finalised a season-long loan move for Ethan Nwaneri to join Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund on Deadline Day. The highly-rated midfielder heads to Germany in search of regular first-team minutes after finding opportunities limited at the Emirates Stadium. The deal does not include a permanent purchase option, meaning he will return to London next summer.
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.
Liverpool have bolstered their future goalkeeping ranks by securing the signature of Belgian starlet Lucca Brughmans from Genk. The highly-rated teenager has agreed to a long-term deal that signals the club's intent to maintain their elite standard between the sticks for years to come.
Juventus have officially secured the services of Germany international Nick Woltemade on a season-long loan from Premier League side Newcastle United. The towering centre-forward arrives to strengthen the attacking options for Luciano Spalletti following several summer departures, finalising his move to the Allianz Stadium on the final day of the Serie A transfer window.
Manchester City and Chelsea have reached a total agreement for the transfer of Enzo Fernandez for a massive fee of €150 million. The Argentine midfielder will reunite with his former manager Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium. This blockbuster move significantly reshapes the Premier League title race as the summer transfer window approaches its Tuesday deadline.
Liverpool have reportedly walked away from a deal to sign Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr after failing to reach an agreement with the South London club. Despite the Reds' long-standing interest in the Senegalese winger, the Eagles have remained firm on their valuation, leaving Andoni Irola to look elsewhere for reinforcements.
GOAL sat down with the American star to discuss his roles with club and country, being a mentor to Zavier Gozo, and why the last few years have helped him believe more is possible.
Manchester City full-back Nico O'Reilly has revealed how he's determined to win all four trophies on offer with Enzo Maresca's side this season. Speaking exclusively to Adebayo Akinfenwa on a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast after he received his PFA Young Player of the Year award, the England defender opened up on his goals for the 2026-27 campaign and has agreed to perform a 'Beast Mode' celebration when he next finds the net.
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.
Brighton have reached a verbal agreement to sign former Real Madrid midfielder Chema Andrés from VfB Stuttgart on deadline day. The two clubs moved rapidly to finalise a lucrative transfer for the talented prospect, who is now preparing to travel for his medical before the window officially closes, ending speculation over a return to Spain.
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.
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