Folarin Balogun, Everton and Monaco
1 September 2026

Everton have requested a two-hour transfer deadline extension to complete Folarin Balogun’s proposed £40 million move from Monaco. The agreement had appeared close to collapsing after concerns emerged during the United States striker’s medical, forcing the clubs back into negotiations.

Everton and Monaco renegotiated the deal and submitted a deal sheet before the deadline, allowing more time to finish the paperwork. Everton also had a loan proposal for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee rejected while seeking an alternative to Balogun.

Enzo Fernandez, Manchester City and Chelsea
1 September 2026

Manchester City have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint-British record £125 million. The Argentina midfielder has signed a five-year contract, becoming the first player in football history to move for more than £100 million twice.

City and Chelsea reached a compromise after Chelsea sought £135 million and City indicated they would walk away. The completed transfer breaks City’s club record for the second time this summer and reunites Fernandez with former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

Ethan Nwaneri, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal
1 September 2026

Borussia Dortmund have completed the season-long loan signing of Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri. The 19-year-old joins after Dortmund lost Giannis Konstantelias to a significant knee injury, giving the Bundesliga club another technically gifted attacking midfield option.

Arsenal preferred a loan rather than selling their academy graduate because opportunities were expected to be limited in Mikel Arteta’s crowded squad. Dortmund had tried to sign Nwaneri previously and moved quickly once Konstantelias faced an extended absence.

Morgan Whittaker, Colorado Rapids and Middlesbrough
1 September 2026

Colorado Rapids have agreed a club-record deal to sign Middlesbrough winger Morgan Whittaker. The 25-year-old is undergoing a medical in London before completing the transfer, which will exceed Colorado’s previous $7 million record fee for Paxten Aaronson.

Whittaker scored 14 goals and added seven assists in 40 appearances for Middlesbrough last season. Colorado view him as the central piece of an attacking overhaul that also includes selling Rafa Navarro to St. Louis City and adding Sayed Abu Farkhi.

Lucca Brughmans, Liverpool and Genk
1 September 2026

Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans in a deal that could reach £30 million with add-ons. The 6ft 7in Belgian has agreed a six-year contract but will remain at Genk on loan this season.

Brughmans will move to Anfield ahead of the 2027-28 campaign, giving Liverpool a long-term option as Alisson approaches the end of his contract and Giorgi Mamardashvili’s future remains uncertain. Liverpool’s global talent department identified and completed the move.

Mykhailo Mudryk, Tosin Adarabioyo, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea
1 September 2026

Tottenham have completed deals for Chelsea pair Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo. Mudryk joins on a season-long loan carrying a £75 million purchase option, while centre-back Adarabioyo has moved permanently for a fee worth up to £12 million.

Mudryk reunites with Roberto De Zerbi after becoming eligible to compete again following resolution of his doping case. Adarabioyo replaces Kevin Danso, who has joined Sunderland, and becomes Tottenham’s tenth signing during a summer of heavy recruitment.

Lamine Camara, Chelsea and Monaco
1 September 2026

Chelsea’s £47.1 million move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara collapsed after the 22-year-old had completed a medical. Monaco withdrew from the written agreement shortly after the transfer deadline, leaving Camara in France and Chelsea without Enzo Fernandez’s planned replacement.

Monaco changed course after renegotiating Folarin Balogun’s proposed move to Everton and decided they would not allow both players to leave. Chelsea could still have cancelled Fernandez’s Manchester City transfer but chose to honour that separate £125 million agreement.