A busy transfer deadline day is set to finish off the summer window with deals for Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool - with Alexander Isak undergoing his medical and talks over Marc Guehi continuing.
Newcastle striker Isak is finally going to get his dream transfer to Liverpool after the two clubs finally agreed a deal worth £130m. Liverpool have also tabled a £35m bid for Crystal Palace’s Guehi, who has been given permission to undergo a medical in London as both clubs work towards completing a deal.
Newcastle have secured one striker signing in Nick Woltemade and are now set to capture Yoane Wissa from Brentford after he urged the west London club to “keep their word” and allow a move away before tonight’s deadline, in a transfer worth £55m for the 28-year-old.
Manchester United are closing in on a new goalkeeper, with 23-year-old Belgian Senne Lammens set to join for £17m from Antwerp. Jadon Sancho is poised to go to Aston Villa on loan, while Antony will be sold to Real Betis for only £20m, marking a huge loss on the Brazilian winger.
Meanwhile at Manchester City, Ederson is set to depart for Fenerbahce with Gianluigi Donnarumma arriving in his place in a £30m transfer.
Bayern Munich have resurrected a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, with both parties agreeing on a loan deal with an obligation to buy despite the injury to Liam Delap.
Elsewhere in London, Tottenham continue to push for a striker, with the club having agreed personal terms with France striker Randal Kolo Muani. Across north London, a potentially pivotal summer at Arsenal may not be finished just yet either – Piero Hincapie is set to bolster Mikel Arteta’s defensive resources before the window closes and the defender has travelled to the capital ahead of his proposed loan move from Bayer Leverkusen.
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Transfer deadline day
- Transfer window shuts at 7pm BST with many deals still to be done
- Isak set for dream Liverpool transfer after £130m deal agreed
- Manchester United agree deal to sign Senne Lammens from Antwerp
- Liverpool move closer to agreeing deal for Palace captain Guehi
- Hincapie set for Arsenal loan move from Leverkusen
- Man City agree deal for Donnarumma as Ederson exits for Fenerbahce
- Newcastle agree deal to sign Yoane Wissa for £55m
- Tottenham are close to agreeing personal terms with striker Kolo Muani
- Bayern and Chelsea agree initial loan deal for Nicolas Jackson
Gundogan heading to Turkey?
17:36
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Mike Jones
Fabrizio Romano reports that Ilkay Gundogan could be leaving Manchester City and heading to Turkey.
Galatasaray and City have allegedly agreed a deal for Gundoganwho can leave the club if he so chooses.
A two-year contract is on the table but Gundogan has final say on whether to accept it or not.
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No deal yet for Solomon
17:22
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Mike Jones
Tottenham and Crystal Palace remain in talks over a deal with Manor Solomon.
There’s no deal yet with Palace only wanting a loan with an option to buy and Spurs preferring an obligation.
Emerson leaves West Ham
17:15
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Mike Jones
Emerson Palmieri has left West Ham and joined Marseille in a permanent deal.
The defender was also not involved in the club's pre-season tour with the Hammers having signed El Hadji Malick Diouf and Kyle Walker-Peters, who are both ahead of him in Graham Potter's thinking at left-back.
West Ham United can confirm Emerson has joined Olympique de Marseille on a permanent transfer.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) September 1, 2025
Everyone at the Club would like to thank Emerson for his contribution, hard work and commitment and wish him every success for the future.
Kolo Muani completes Tottenham medical
17:11
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Mike Jones
Randal Kolo Muani is in central London and has completed his medical ahead of finalising a move to Tottenham.
The forward would be a big signing for Spurs and will join the north London club on loan for the season.
The 26-year-old is an adaptable forward and will be a positive influence on Tottenham’s European campaign this year.
Fulham agree deal over George
17:06
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Mike Jones
Fulham have struck an agreement with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George.
The 19-year-old striker will join the Cottagers on a five-year deal and is undergoing a medical.
The package is worth £22m as well as a sell on clause for Chelsea.
Yoane Wissa completes Newcastle medical
17:02
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Mike Jones
Yoane Wissa has completed his medical with Newcastle according to Sky Sports News meaning the player and club will be finalising his move from Brentford within the next couple of hours.
Wissa to Newcastle is seemingly done and dusted.
What time is the transfer deadline and why has it changed?
17:00
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Chris Wilson
Transfer deadline day has arrived, with a number of big moves still to be completed across the Premier League and Europe’s top divisions.
Several clubs have already made notable additions in this window, with a mini-window that opened up ahead of the Club World Cup facilitating moves for players including Matheus Cunha, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Rayan Cherki.
And the transfers have ramped up since the window re-opened on 16 June, with moves for Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres reaching into £60m territory while Liverpool paid a club-record £100m for Florian Wirtz, with that deal potentially becoming a Premier League record.
Most of the clubs in the Premier League remain keen on one final addition before the end of the window, with the deadline to secure the last few deals coming at 7pm tonight.
Here’s everything you need to know about the final day of the transfer window:
Bournemouth sign Milosavljevic
16:50
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Mike Jones
Bournemouth have signed centre-back Veljko Milosavljevic from Red Star Belgrade with the 18-year-old joining on a five-year deal.
We're delighted to announce the signing of talented centre-back, Veljko Milosavljević
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) September 1, 2025
Welcome to #afcb, Veljko ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6J1OArzjed
Liverpool to face Guehi twist?
16:50
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Mike Jones
Marc Guehi has completed, or is near to completing, a move to Liverpool but there may yet be a twist which holds up the move.
Crystal Palace had looked to replace Guehi with Brighton’s Igor Julio on a season long loan but that deal has reportedly collapsed.
Igor has allegedly turned down the move to Palace over concerns about playing time and is pushing for a loan move to West Ham instead.
Will Guehi’s move to Liverpool not yet finalised will that one fall through too?
There’s no signs of it as of yet but one to keep an eye on.
16:44
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Chris Wilson
A brief look at Liverpool’s signings in full. What a window for the Reds, who clearly mean business this season:
Alexander Isak - £125mFlorian Wirtz - £116mHugo Ekitike - £69mMilos Kerkez - £40mMarc Guehi - £35mJeremie Frimpong - £29.5mGiovanni Leoni - £26mArmin Pesci - £1.5mFreddie Woodman - free
That’s a total of around £440m in one window (if those final two deals do get over the line).
Arsenal sell midfielder
16:43
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Mike Jones
Arsenal have confirmed the sale of Albert Sambi Lokonga who is joining Bundesliga club Hamburg on a permanent deal.
The midfielder joined the club in July 2021 and had loan spells with Crystal Palace, Luton Town and Sevilla during that time.
With Arsenal having plenty of cover in the middle of the pitch Lokonga is surplus to requirements.
Palace working on Guehi replacement
16:35
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Mike Jones
Crystal Palace seem to have sanctioned the exit of Marc Guehi after agreeing a fee with Liverpool and are now searching for his replacement in the defensive line.
AC Milan’s Strahinja Pavlovic is seen as the ideal player to come into the club and immediately hit the ground running.
Sky Sports News say that the club are working on the deal but it is a tough one to get over the line before the deadline.
Gomez to remain at Liverpool
16:31
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Mike Jones
Joe Gomez will be going nowhere.
AC Milan came in with an offer to sign the Liverpool centre back but both sides accepted that there would not be enough time to complete a medical and finalise a deal.
Liverpool would only sanction a move for Gomez once Marc Guehi completes his transfer from Crystal Palace but that may come down to the wire.
Gomez was also drawing the attention of other clubs by Liverpool did not want him to leave on loan.
Osula set to leave Newcastle
16:29
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Chris Wilson
Wiliam Osula is on the verge of completing a £30m move to Eintracht Frankfurt, according to the Daily Mail.
The deal will include a buy-back option, the repot adds.
Harvey Elliott given permission for medical
16:24
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Mike Jones
Earlier today it was reported that Aston Villa had made a move for Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott.
The Premier League champions have given the midfielder permission to undergo a medical as the two clubs look to get a deal over the line before the 7pm deadline.
Elliott is pleased about the move and wants more first team football which is more likely to come at Villa Park than at Anfield.
The move for Elliott is rumoured to be a loan with an obligation to buy for £35m next summer.
Alexander Isak transfer proves Liverpool have changed the Premier League’s power dynamic
16:23
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Chris Wilson
It is a show of where power lies. That’s not just in how Liverpool finally added the signing of Alexander Isak to a statement 1-0 victory over Arsenal, but also the manner in which the deal was finally struck.
It was, to quote someone who said similar about the Super League, “an ownership thing”. Fenway Sports Group have a good relationship with the Public Investment Fund, going right back through LIV Golf, and a deal was eventually struck. That is the level we’re talking about. Business and geopolitics came into it.
Sure, pride might initially have been pricked, especially with Isak’s notorious statement. Yassir Al-Rumayyan might similarly be the most powerful official to have ever operated in football, given that he is the chair of Saudi Aramco. The PIF, however, isn’t yet able to exert that power through Newcastle United. Liverpool are still the bigger club, able to spend more money.
Hincapie finalising move to Arsenal
16:16
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Chris Wilson
Piero Hincapie is finalising his move to Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen, having agreed terms and completed a medical.
The deal is a loan with an option to buy, with that option worth around £45m.
The arrival of the Ecuador international means that Jakub Kiwior is free to complete a move to Porto for around £26m.
Elsewhere, Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to stay at the Gunners this summer.
How Liverpool could line up with Alexander Isak – and what happens to Hugo Ekitike?
16:09
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak in a £125m move, with the club finally getting their top target in a summer window that has seen them spend over £400m.
Despite winning the league at a canter last season, Liverpool quickly identified a recognised number nine as their main summer target, with Darwin Nunez failing last term before his move to Al-Hilal.
And the Reds are now set to pull off a Premier League record deal for their primary target, with the Sweden striker set to sign a six-year deal at Anfield to complete a frightening attacking line-up that also includes current PFA Player of the Year Mo Salah alongside £69m signing Hugo Ekitike.
Nelson completing medical for Brentford
16:03
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Mike Jones
Brentford look set to secure a replacement for Yoane Wissa as they have agreed a loan deal with Arsenal for Reiss Nelson.
The Bees sanctioned a £55m move for Wissa, who is heading the Newcastle, and have agreed for Nelson to join them.
The Arsenal forward is undergoing a medical ahead of joining the Bees.
Liverpool agree Marc Guehi deal ahead of £160m deadline day spree
16:02
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool have agreed a £35m deal with Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi as the champions are set to spend £160m on deadline day and over £450m in a summer.
Guehi will now undergo a medical and then could join Alexander Isak among Arne Slot’s summer signings, with Newcastle accepting a £125m offer for the striker, who is set to break the British transfer record.
Guehi, who attracted four bids from Newcastle last summer and one from Tottenham in the winter transfer window, has been a target of Liverpool throughout this window.
Lammens undergoing Man Utd medical
15:59
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Mike Jones
Senne Lammens is currently undergoing his medical at Manchester United's training ground.
The Premier League side have agreed a deal for the Royal Antwerp goalkeeper for around £18.2m plus add-ons.
Lammens is seen as a potential star goalkeeper for the future and United took the chance to buy him for a low price in the hopes he develops into a long-term No.1.
Chukwueze undergoing Fulham medical
15:55
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Chris Wilson
AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is currently undergoing a medical with Fulham, reports Sky.
The medical comes ahead of a season-long loan move, with the Premier League club having an option to buy for between £21.6m and £26m.
Isak and others pass medicals
15:48
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Chris Wilson
There are reports from Sky in Germany that Alexander Isak has completed his Liverpool medical.
Elsewhere, several players have passed their medicals in the last half an hour or so according to reports.
Yoane Wissa and Piero Hincapi have passed their tests with Newcastle and Arsenal respectively, while Kevin has passed his Fulham medical ahead of a potential club-record deal.
Chelsea sign Buonanotte on loan
15:41
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Chris Wilson
Chelsea have signed Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte on a season-long loan from Brighton.
There is no option or obligation to buy.
Facundo Buonanotte has joined the Blues on a season-long loan from Brighton and Hove Albion. pic.twitter.com/OjGi7uJd4b
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 1, 2025
Tottenham set to sign Paris St Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan
15:34
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Chris Wilson
Tottenham are set to add further firepower to their squad after they reached an agreement with Paris St Germain for the season-long loan of forward Randal Kolo Muani, the PA news agency understands.
Kolo Muani was linked with a move to Spurs in January, but eventually joined Juventus and scored 10 times in 22 appearances for the Serie A club.
Juventus had hoped to bring France international Kolo Muani back to Turin. However, with no agreement reached with PSG, it sparked a deadline-day flurry of interest in the 26-year-old and he is expected to complete a straight loan to Tottenham later on Monday, PA understands.
Man City star set for Inter Milan move
15:30
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Richard Jolly
Manuel Akanji to Inter Milan is being discussed, reports Richard Jolly.
The Swiss defender will likely join the Nerazzurri on loan.
The deal is not finalised yet and Crystal Palace had shown an interest, perhaps as a replacement for Marc Guehi, who is being targeted by Liverpool.
Guehi given permission to have Liverpool medical
15:26
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Chris Wilson
Marc Guehi will undergo a medical in London soon ahead of his proposed permanent switch from Crystal Palace to Liverpool, according to David Ornstein.
The deal has been “agreed at £35m”, with the England international set to sign a five-year contract at Anfield.
Both clubs are continuing to work on the deal behind the scenes.
Bayern and Chelsea seal agreement for Jackson
15:17
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Chris Wilson
Bayern Munich and Chelsea have found an agreement for an initial loan for Nicolas Jackson, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The deal is an initial loan with an obligation to buy, though the exact purchase amount remains unclear. Bayern will pay a €16.5m loan fee as part of the move.
The Senegal striker has agreed a five-year deal at Bayern.
Wolves sign striker from Genk
15:07
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Chris Wilson
Wolves have announced the signing of Genk striker Tolu Arokodare in a £23.4m deal.
The Nigeria international was the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League last season, and he joins on a four-year deal that includes an option to extend by a further 12 months.
It's Tolu time.
— Wolves (@Wolves) September 1, 2025
✍️ pic.twitter.com/HhYM6odFo3
Man Utd 'not expecting to sign a midfielder'
15:01
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United are not expecting to sign a midfielder after denying Kobbie Mainoo a loan move away from the club.
The Daily Mail reports that a midfield arrival is unlikely, with United “set to stick with a midfield group of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Mainoo and Mount”.
FOUR HOURS UNTIL THE WINDOW CLOSES
15:01
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Chris Wilson
There are now just four hours until the transfer window closes.
All deals must be done by 7pm, remember.
Man United agree deal for new goalkeeper to solve growing crisis
14:50
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United are set to sign Senne Lammens in a bid to resolve their goalkeeping crisis.
United have agreed a €21m (£18.1m) deal with Antwerp, plus add-ons, for the 23-year-old Belgian, who is travelling to Manchester and set to sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford.
The club had considered making a move for Emiliano Martinez but opted against trying to buy the World Cup winner, who was omitted from the Aston Villa squad for Sunday’s defeat to Crystal Palace amid uncertainty about his future.
Aston Villa move for Harvey Elliott as part of double deal
14:41
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Chris Wilson
Aston Villa are making a move for Harvey Elliott and could sign the Liverpool midfielder on loan with an obligation to buy him for £35m next summer.
Villa are closing in on a double deal with Jadon Sancho looking likely to arrive on loan from Manchester United as Unai Emery will belatedly strengthen his squad after a frustrating summer in the transfer market.
And Elliott could leave Anfield in search of first-team football after only starting two Premier League games last season.
Jackson deal moves closer
14:35
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Chris Wilson
Chelsea and Bayern Munich have made a breakthrough in talks over Nicolas Jackson, reports Sky.
A deal for the Senegal striker “ is now close”, with the German club “prepared to accept Chelsea's request of a loan deal with an obligation to buy”.
It is not yet known exactly how much the purchase price will be, though Chelsea quoted €80m (£69m) in their original loan deal.
Fulham agree deal to sign Chelsea winger
14:29
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Chris Wilson
A rare move between these two rivals as Fulham have reached an agreement to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George.
The deal is worth £22m and includes a sell-on clause, with personal terms already in place with the 19-year-old.
Chelsea have now given George permission to undergo his medical with the Cottagers.
Mainoo set to stay at Man Utd
14:23
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Chris Wilson
Kobbie Mainoo is set to stay at Man Utd today despite asking to leave on loan late in the window.
United expect him to fight for his place in Ruben Amorim's first team, though several teams at home and aboard were interested in a potential deal for the England international.
Spurs to sign Kolo Muani on loan
14:16
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Chris Wilson
Tottenham have agreed a deal with PSG to sign striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan, paying a €5m loan fee.
There will be no option to buy in the deal.
Man United agree deal for new goalkeeper to solve growing crisis
14:10
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United are set to sign Senne Lammens in a bid to resolve their goalkeeping crisis.
United have agreed a €21m (£18.1m) deal with Antwerp, plus add-ons, for the 23-year-old Belgian, who is travelling to Manchester and set to sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford.
The club had considered making a move for Emiliano Martinez but opted against trying to buy the World Cup winner, who was omitted from the Aston Villa squad for Sunday’s defeat to Crystal Palace amid uncertainty about his future.
Martinez would have brought more experience than Lammens but United think the uncapped Belgian is an exciting player with a bright future.
Manuel Akanji set for Inter loan move
14:03
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Will Castle
Man City defender Manuel Akanji is on his way to Inter Milan, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He will join the Nerazzurri on loan for €2m, with there also a €15m buy option clause that will only become mandatory under difficult conditions.
Akanji is set for a medical now after agreeing to the move.
Marc Guehi to Liverpool on hold until Palace find a replacement
14:00
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Miguel Delaney
Marc Guehi’s move to Liverpool is reliant on Crystal Palace finding a replacement centre-back, The Independent understands.
Crystal Palace’s current stance is that they won’t allow anything for Guehi until defensive reinforcements are secured.
No medical has been booked.
Elliott set to join Villa on loan with obligation to buy
13:48
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Lawrence Ostlere
A big move for Harvey Elliott, as he takes the decision to leave Liverpool and find more game time elsewhere.
He was impressive in his brief cameos last season but Arne Slot has obviously decided the midfielder is surplus to requirements.
BREAKING: Aston Villa reach verbal agreement with Liverpool to sign Harvey Elliott, here we go!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2025
Agreement in place with Liverpool on loan with obligation to buy guaranteed for £35m package.
Medical being arranged. pic.twitter.com/p8yOtRF6hB
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