August 31, 2026
Chelsea’s Argentinian midfielder #08 Enzo Fernandez reacts after failing to score during the pre-season friendly football match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge in London on August 15, 2026. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
The summer transfer window is entering its deadline day, but the completion of Bradley Barcola’s blockbuster move to Liverpool has not ended the drama, with several high-profile deals still hanging in the balance.
Liverpool completed the signing of the France forward from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a fee worth up to £123m, including an initial £106m and £17m in potential add-ons. Barcola has signed a five-year contract and becomes the Reds’ fifth summer arrival.
The final hours of the window could still produce several major twists — particularly around Alvarez, Fernandez, Gakpo and the potential moves they could trigger elsewhere. With Barcola now off the market, attention turns to the other major deals that could still be completed before Tuesday’s 23:00 BST deadline, according to BBC Sport.
