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Last updated: September 2, 2026, 6:05 AM ET

Premier League Transfer Window

Premier League clubs broke their transfer record for the second consecutive summer, with total spending reaching £3.198bn. The window's final day was marked by significant movement, including Crystal Palace securing Chilwell and Timber on permanent deals. A comprehensive list of all the significant signings across the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League was confirmed.

Record-Breaking Moves

Manchester City ended the summer's longest-running saga by paying a joint-British record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Theiginally reported by Phil McNulty, the deal saw City back Maresca for the Argentine's signature, capping a period of acrimony. Additionally, City signed winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m, completing a remarkable journey from non-league football to the top of the game.

Other Deadline Day Deals

Sunderland beat Crystal Palace to the signing of Malick Fofana from Lyon, securing the £30m movefor the French forward. Ipswich signed Burnley forward Zian Flemming for a reported £20m feeon a four-year deal. Tottenham completed a double swoop, bringing in Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan and securing Tosin Adarabioyo permanently. Meanwhile, Liverpool secured the signing of teenage goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Genk in a deal worth up to £30m, though he will join for the start of the 2027-28 season.

Collapsed Deals

Everton's move for Folarin Balogun collapsed after the striker changed his mind following a medical at the club's Finch Farm training base. In another high-profile failure, Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's £47.1m move to Chelsea collapsed.

Title Race Analysis

As the window closes, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks whether Arsenal's rivals have done enough to challenge the champions. separate analysis questions whether Arsenal are taking a risk in not signing a world-class forward, despite their busy summer. Elsewhere, Liverpool made a late move for Chelsea defender Malo Gusto, according to the latest transfer gossip.

International Football

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has questioned his future with the national team, saying it will be "difficult" for him to continue playing for his country following his 10-match international ban.