James Garner, Everton and Chelsea
1 September 2026

Everton rejected a late £65 million bid from Chelsea for midfielder James Garner because the proposal arrived too close to the transfer deadline, according to the supplied BBC gossip article. The 25-year-old therefore remained at Everton after the window closed.

Chelsea were searching for additional midfield options during a deadline period dominated by Enzo Fernandez’s departure and the failed Lamine Camara move. Everton had no practical time to replace Garner, making the timing of Chelsea’s approach a decisive factor.

Rebeca Bernal, Manchester United and Washington Spirit
2 September 2026

Manchester United have completed the signing of Mexico captain Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit on a contract through June 2029. The 29-year-old can operate in defence or midfield and becomes the first Mexican player to join the Women’s Super League.

Bernal arrives after 50 appearances with Washington Spirit, where she helped win the Challenge Cup, following a long spell with Monterrey. The 78-cap international joins United immediately before their Women’s Super League opener against London City Lionesses.

Celtic, Joel van den Berg, Jordan Lotomba, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo
2 September 2026

Celtic have added five players before their European registration deadline, signing Joel van den Berg permanently and bringing Jordan Lotomba, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo on loan. The moves strengthen several positions before continental competition.

Van den Berg joined from PSV on a four-year deal, while Lotomba arrived from Feyenoord. Former England goalkeeper Johnstone adds competition in goal, and Chelsea teenagers Mheuka and Emenalo provide attacking and defensive depth for Martin O’Neill’s squad.

Folarin Balogun, Everton and Monaco
2 September 2026

Folarin Balogun’s proposed $45 million move to Everton has collapsed after the United States striker chose not to sign. Concerns arose during his medical, despite Everton, Monaco and Balogun previously signing a deal sheet to extend the deadline.

Monaco said Balogun felt uncomfortable with how Everton handled questions about his medical and future health. The Ligue 1 club are now considering other markets, including Turkey and Saudi Arabia, where transfer windows remain open beyond England’s deadline.

Azzedine Ounahi, Panathinaikos and Girona
2 September 2026

Panathinaikos have announced the return of Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi from Girona. The move follows a reported agreement structured as a loan with a €25 million obligation to buy, with a four-year contract planned after the permanent transfer.

Ounahi returns to the Greek club one year after leaving and after Ajax also pursued him. The supplied reporting says Panathinaikos offered him the highest salary in their squad at €2.7 million annually to secure his return.

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.