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Everton Agree £40m Folarin Balogun Deal

Folarin Balogun, Everton and Monaco
31 August 2026

Everton have reached an agreement with Monaco for United States striker Folarin Balogun in a deal worth up to £40 million. The fee is around £35 million initially, with add-ons, and Balogun is due for a Merseyside medical.

Everton accelerated the move after Beto’s transfer to Fiorentina and amid uncertainty over Richarlison’s return. Balogun, who previously came through Arsenal’s system, has become a priority as David Moyes reshapes his attacking options before the deadline.

Manchester City Confirm Allan Elias Signing From Palmeiras

Allan Elias, Manchester City and Palmeiras
31 August 2026

Manchester City have announced the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras after agreeing a deal worth about £32 million. His arrival adds another attacking option during a deadline period in which City are reshaping Enzo Maresca’s forward line.

City confirmed Allan while also agreeing a £65 million package for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. The club had lost Savinho and Omar Marmoush to Tottenham and saw an £80 million pursuit of Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo fail.

Saka Gives Arsenal 1-0 Win at Aston Villa

Arsenal, Aston Villa and Bukayo Saka
31 August 2026

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park, maintaining the defending champions’ winning start. Villa again failed to score despite Emiliano Buendia hitting the crossbar during a closely contested Premier League match.

Arsenal controlled much of the ball but struggled to break Villa’s organised defence until Eberechi Eze and Riccardo Calafiori combined before Saka finished near the hour mark. Arsenal then protected the lead to collect a second straight league victory.

Tottenham Have Mudryk and Adarabioyo Offers Accepted

Mykhailo Mudryk, Tosin Adarabioyo, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea
31 August 2026

Chelsea have accepted Tottenham offers for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, with both players expected to leave subject to personal terms. Spurs want Mudryk on a season-long loan and Adarabioyo on a permanent transfer.

Mudryk would reunite with Roberto De Zerbi after becoming eligible to play again following his suspension. Adarabioyo is being brought in to replace Kevin Danso, whose departure to Sunderland became possible once Tottenham secured another centre-back.

Manchester City Agree £65m Iliman Ndiaye Deal

Iliman Ndiaye, Manchester City and Everton
31 August 2026

Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to £65 million for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. The package is £60 million plus £5 million in add-ons, and the Senegal international has permission to undergo a medical before completing the transfer.

City revived their pursuit after Liverpool rejected their Cody Gakpo bid. Tottenham had previously agreed terms with Everton for Ndiaye, but that route stalled as Richarlison failed to agree a return to Everton, allowing City to move ahead.

Liverpool Complete Bradley Barcola Signing From PSG

Bradley Barcola, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain
31 August 2026

Liverpool have completed the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, with the transfer confirmed on Monday. The package is worth £106 million initially and can rise by another £17 million in add-ons for the 23-year-old France forward.

Barcola arrives as Liverpool strengthen their wide attacking options under Andoni Iraola. His completion also influenced Cody Gakpo’s transfer situation, although Liverpool still wanted another attacker before sanctioning Gakpo’s proposed move to Manchester City too.

Hull Agree £22m Tim Iroegbunam Deal

Tim Iroegbunam, Hull City and Everton
31 August 2026

Hull City have agreed a package worth up to £22 million to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. The deal includes an initial £13 million plus £9 million in add-ons, with the 23-year-old cleared to undergo a medical.

Iroegbunam joined Everton from Aston Villa for £9 million in 2024 and would become Hull’s 13th summer signing. The promoted club are continuing late-window recruitment while Everton simultaneously work through several incoming and outgoing transfer deals.

Como Agree Season-Long Robert Sanchez Loan

Robert Sanchez, Como and Chelsea
31 August 2026

Como have agreed a season-long loan move for Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who was made available after mistakes in Chelsea’s opening Premier League match. The 28-year-old is expected to leave Stamford Bridge subject to completing the remaining formalities.

Chelsea have already replaced Sanchez by signing Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million. Como also bought Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea earlier in the window, and Sanchez now appears set to become the latest move between the clubs.

Richarlison Everton Return Stalls Over Personal Terms

Richarlison, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur
31 August 2026

Richarlison’s proposed return to Everton has stalled after the Brazil forward failed to agree personal terms with his former club. Everton are understood to have offered Tottenham £35 million, but his expected Merseyside return is now unlikely to happen.

The failed personal agreement also disrupted Tottenham’s planned move for Iliman Ndiaye, who is instead heading toward Manchester City. Richarlison said he wanted to return to Everton but would not allow others to decide his future or negotiations.

Everton Agree £40m Folarin Balogun Deal

Folarin Balogun, Everton and Monaco
31 August 2026

Everton have reached an agreement with Monaco for United States striker Folarin Balogun in a deal worth up to £40 million. The fee is around £35 million initially, with add-ons, and Balogun is due for a Merseyside medical.

Everton accelerated the move after Beto’s transfer to Fiorentina and amid uncertainty over Richarlison’s return. Balogun, who previously came through Arsenal’s system, has become a priority as David Moyes reshapes his attacking options before the deadline.