City sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in one of the deadline day’s biggest transfersLast updated: September 01, 2026 | 21:50footballFootball transfersTransfer Deadline Day LiveGeneratedThe Premier League and EFL windows close at 2:00am UAE time on September 2, while La Liga closes at 2:59am. Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 close earlier at 10:00pm UAE time on September 1. In England, clubs can also get a two-hour extension to complete a transfer if they submit a deal sheet before the deadline.
HighlightsSHOW MORE09:47 PM, 1 September 2026Fulham with a double midfield dealFulham are having a busy Deadline Day, agreeing deals for Hugo Larsson and Manuel Angel.The Cottagers have agreed to pay Eintracht Frankfurt €25 million for 22 year old Sweden midfielder Larsson, while a separate deal has been reached with Real Madrid for Angel for an undisclosed fee. Both players have been given permission to undergo medicals.Angel will become the third player to follow Alvaro Arbeloa from Real Madrid to Fulham this summer, after Gonzalo García joined for £34 million and César Palacios for £8.5 million.Arbeloa is certainly putting his Madrid connections to good use.09:19 PM, 1 September 2026Kone is going nowhereAS Roma confirm Manu Kone will stay at the club, decision made overnight and never been in doubt ( Fabrizio Romano)09:18 PM, 1 September 2026Essugo is going out on loanDario Essugo agrees to join Chelsea's partner club Strasbourg on loan. The feeling is that he will get a lot of minutes as a no 6 in a position of need for the French club. It takes the final overseas loan spot from Stamford Bridge.08:56 PM, 1 September 2026Willy Gnonto has done his Fiorentina medicalWilly Gnonto has done his Fiorentina medical, but Leeds are not expected to sanction the deal without a replacement. Gnonto has already been pictured in a club kit. If Jean-Matteo Bahoya gets over the line, Gnonto's move Fiorentina will go through ( Ben Jacobs)08:32 PM, 1 September 2026Chelsea with record salesChelsea have brought in over £500m in sales and loan fees, which is a British transfer record.08:13 PM, 1 September 2026No Enzo replacement for Chelsea?Chelsea could now end Deadline Day without signing a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, despite the Argentine closing in on his move to Manchester City.According to The Guardian, Chelsea have explored several midfield options. Monaco have already rejected a €45 million bid for Lamine Camara, while Roma have been reluctant to lose Manu Kone.There are conflicting reports around Kone, with Sky Sports reporting that talks have progressed significantly over a deal worth around £52 million. However, Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini has been pushing strongly to keep the France international.07:56 PM, 1 September 2026Liverpool fail in late move for Malo GustoLiverpool made a final Deadline Day push to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea on loan, but the move has fallen through.According to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Liverpool were only prepared to take the French defender on loan without a mandatory purchase clause, while Chelsea wanted a permanent transfer. Liverpool were not in a position to meet the financial demands required for a permanent deal.07:52 PM, 1 September 2026HERE WE GO: Enzo Fernandez to Manchester CityThe biggest deal of Deadline Day is almost done.According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez for more than £125 million following lengthy negotiations.The Argentina midfielder only wanted Manchester City and is now set to undergo his medical before completing the move.If the final package exceeds £125 million, it could make Enzo the most expensive signing in Premier League history, surpassing Alexander Isak's £125 million move to Liverpool.07:17 PM, 1 September 2026Fulham agree deal for Real Madrid midfielder Manuel Angel Fulham have agreed a deal to sign 22 year old midfielder Manuel Angel from Real Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano. The agreement will see Real Madrid retain a sell on clause and matching rights for the midfielder.Angel is set to become the third Real Madrid player to follow Alvaro Arbeloa to Fulham this summer, after Gonzalo García and Cesar Palacios. He is already in London undergoing his medical07:11 PM, 1 September 2026Sunderland line up Lukebakio as Fofana alternativeSunderland are pushing ahead with a move for Benfica winger Dodi Lukebakio as they prepare for the possibility of missing out on Malick Fofana.Crystal Palace have made a dramatic late move for Fofana and have reached an agreement with Lyon, leaving the Belgian with a decision to make. Sunderland have not been told their deal is dead, but they are moving quickly on Lukebakio as an alternative.What a Deadline Day twist.07:00 PM, 1 September 2026Al Ittihad agree deal for Richard RiosAccording to Fabrizio Romano, Al Ittihad have agreed a deal to sign Richard Rios from Benfica, with the Colombian midfielder set to join on loan until June 2027.The agreement does not include a buy option, while Al Ittihad will cover the main part of his salary. Portuguese reports also confirm an agreement has been reached, with Benfica receiving around €3 million for the loan.Rios joined Benfica from Palmeiras for €27 million last summer and remains under contract until 2030.06:56 PM, 1 September 2026Who is Chelsea's mystery midfielder?Chelsea's search for an Enzo Fernandez replacement is getting interesting. Talks are continuing for Lamine Camara after Monaco rejected an opening €45 million bid, while Manu Kone remains firmly on the list.But reports suggest Chelsea are also exploring other options. Lucas Bergvall is admired, although Tottenham have held no official talks over a sale. Martin Zubimendi is liked by Xabi Alonso, but Arsenal have shown no willingness to sell, while Adam Wharton is another player Chelsea admire but Crystal Palace are not touting him for a move.Sunderland are also reportedly unaware of any late Chelsea move for Noah Sadiki.So who is the mystery midfielder Chelsea could turn to before allowing Enzo to join Manchester City? For now, Camara and Kone appear to be the most concrete options, but there could still be a Deadline Day surprise06:53 PM, 1 September 2026This meme about Spurs' transfer window is hilarious 06:50 PM, 1 September 2026Huge twist in Malick Fofana dealMalick Fofana looked set to join Sunderland after a €30 million plus €5 million add ons deal was agreed with Lyon and he completed his medical. But Crystal Palace have now made a dramatic late move, with L'Equipe reporting that Palace have agreed a €39 million package with Lyon and Fofana has been convinced by former Lyon boss Pierre Sage to choose the London club instead. Yesterday, there were reports about him going to Arsenal but the gunners weren't ready to pay the asking fee. 06:44 PM, 1 September 2026Enzo Fernandez nearing City moveBBC reports that Manchester City and Chelsea have entered into final negotiations over the transfer of Enzo Fernandez.Talks over the fee are advancing, with City prepared to meet Chelsea’s minimum £120 million valuation for the Argentina midfielder.Any final agreement, however, is understood to be dependent on Chelsea securing a replacement. Lamine Camara and Manu Kone are among the options being explored.Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has now gone a step further, reporting that the deal for Enzo Fernandez to join Manchester City is done.06:42 PM, 1 September 2026Barca fans are not happy06:37 PM, 1 September 2026Barcelona done with incomingsAccording to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona currently consider their transfer business closed in terms of new arrivals following the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal.The Brazilian has joined for around €10 million and signed a three year contract until June 2029.From code to kick-off: Gulf News’ Mohammed Shamsheer spends his weekdays in DevOps and weekends watching football — a proud Chelsea supporter through and through.Get Updates on Topics You ChooseUp Next
