The summer’s transfer frenzy ends today, and clubs have until 11 p.m. BST to clinch any remaining bargains. Ready for the final sprint?
Arsenal still hunt a striker, Enzo Fernandez’s fate hangs in the balance, and both Tottenham and Manchester City have unfinished business as Tuesday’s deadline looms.
Martinelli, Jesus, Nwaneri and Arsenal’s attacking line‑up.
Gabriel Martinelli is poised to leave Arsenal for Saudi giants Al Hilal.
That move would become Arsenal’s record sale, eclipsing the £35 million Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain deal in 2017, with the full fee guaranteed and no add‑ons.
Arsenal also eye Julian Alvarez, yet the Argentine forward prefers Barcelona, a destination Atletico Madrid refuses to entertain.
Borussia Dortmund have approached 19‑year‑old Ethan Nwaneri for a loan; the midfielder, after a stint at Marseille, has yet to feature this season.
Folarin Balogun.
The U.S. striker could return to the Premier League as Monaco agree a roughly £40 million fee with Everton, while personal terms are being ironed out.
Balogun netted three goals in four World Cup games, but his red card was controversially suspended after President Trump called FIFA chief Infantino.
The 25‑year‑old, a product of Arsenal’s academy, made two league appearances before moving to Monaco in 2023, with a 17.5 % sell‑on clause attached.
Enzo Fernandez.
Following Chelsea’s 4‑3 win over Brighton, manager Xabi Alonso warned they remain “preparing for all scenarios” regarding midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Manchester City are the only suitors; Chelsea set a £120 million deadline a week ago, which City failed to meet.
Iliman Ndiaye, Jack Grealish, Richarlison, Manchester City, Tottenham and Everton.
City now sit in pole position to land Iliman Ndiaye, a deal that could reshape their attacking options. For my money, this signing would boost their depth.
The club has reportedly agreed a £65 million package for the 26‑year‑old, with a medical slated for Tuesday morning, while Richarlison’s Everton return stalls.
Everton have secured a second season‑long loan for Jack Grealish and are on track to snap up Fulham’s right‑back Kenny Tete for £9 million.
Tottenham may still offload centre‑back Kevin Danso and have struck a deal for Tosin Adarabioyo, whose personal terms are set and a medical authorised.
Ibrahim Mbaye.
Aston Villa line up a deal for PSG’s 18‑year‑old forward.
Liverpool showed interest, but Mbaye heads to Villa today after being spotted at Monday night’s Arsenal home game.
Cody Gakpo, Lucca Brughmans.
Cody Gakpo appears set to stay at Liverpool after Manchester City’s £80 million offer was rejected.
Liverpool are close to signing Genk keeper Lucca Brughmans for a fixed £28 million fee plus £2 million in potential add‑ons.
The plan is to loan the 18‑year‑old back to Genk for the season, pending whether current No 2 Giorgi Mamardashvili remains beyond tonight’s deadline.
Mykhailo Mudryk and Chelsea’s broader plans.
After an 18‑month suspension from a positive doping test, Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is now fit and drawing Premier League interest.
Tottenham have inquired and a loan deal is on the table, though personal terms await finalisation; De Zerbi, who coached Mudryk at Shakhtar, backs the move. Leeds was turned down by Chelsea last month, yet the club remains keen.
Chelsea have also reached a verbal agreement to send goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to Serie A side Como on loan for the season.
Expect another surprise signing to surface once the deadline passes.
Newcastle United are close to signing Lille attacker Matias Fernandez‑Pardo, a versatile 21‑year‑old, which could trigger the exit of fellow forward Nick Woltemade, bought for a club‑record £65 million. Juventus are discussing a loan option.
A major question looms over Manchester United: will they secure a left‑back before the 11 p.m. deadline?