Deadline day as it happens: Liverpool deal for Guéhi collapses, Zinchenko finds new club

01.09.2025 - 21:13 | source: Transfermarkt | Reading Time: 17 mins

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Deadline day as it happens: Liverpool deal for Guéhi collapses, Zinchenko finds new club

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Hello and welcome to the Transfermarkt deadline day live blog for the final day of the 2025/26 summer transfer window. The past few weeks have had plenty of twists and turns but as we approach the final 24 hours of transfer business across Europe’s top leagues, there are still a number of transfers that are still to get over the line. It could be one of the most dramatic deadline days in years, with the Premier League record transfer fee set to be broken. As such, we’ve put together this page to keep tabs on all of the stories that are unfolding across the continent.

21:35: Sunderland complete the signing of Brobbey

Newly-promoted side Sunderland have completed the signing of Ajax striker Brian Brobbey on a five-year contract. According to reports, the 23-year-old striker makes the move to the Premier League for a fee of €25m.

21:09: Nottingham set to sign Zinchenko

Nottingham Forest are set to complete a deadline day deal for Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko reports The Athletic. According to the report, Nottingham has submitted a deal sheet before the 7pm deadline and has also reached personal terms with the Ukrainian wing-back. Zinchenko was close to moving to French club Marseille in August, but a deal collapsed.

20:59: Rangers striker departs for Greece

Rangers have confirmed that centre forward Cyriel Dessers has departed the club to join Greek side Panathinaikos. According to reports, the 30-year-old centre forward departs the Glasgow club for a fee in the region of €4.2m,

20:20: Tottenham sign Randal Kolo Muani on loan

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the capture of Randal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan from PSG. The deal to sign the Frenchman does not contain an option to buy, with Spurs paying a €5m straight fee for the loan.

19:57: Piero Hincapié seals Arsenal move, Fabio Vieira leaves

Arsenal have wrapped up the signing of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. The Ecuadorian defender arrives on an initial loan deal with an obligation to make it permanent next summer for €52m. Elsewhere, the Gunners have sent Fabio Vieira to HSV on a season-long loan.

19:32: Crystal Palace announce Jaydee Canvot signing

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Jaydee Canvot. The French defender, 19, has penned a four-year contract and joins from Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse for a €24m fee.

19:26: Ben Chilwell in shock RC Strasbourg switch

Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell will join Ligue 1 outfit RC Strasbourg on a permanent deal. The Englishman has agreed a two-year contract and will head to France to link up with the Blues' sister club, who are also owned by their parent company BlueCo.

19:17: Liverpool submit Marc Guéhi deal sheet

Liverpool have reportedly submitted a deal sheet to the Premier League to ask for extra time to complete a deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi. That would allow the Reds until 9pm (BST) to get all of the documentation signed to seal the €40.6m move.

19:12: Chelsea fail to offload duo

Chelsea have reportedly failed to find new clubs for Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi before the transfer deadline. However, they could still leave the club in the coming days as the Turkish and Saudi transfer windows are still open.

19:04: Burnley finalise Florentino Luis loan move

Burnley have pulled off a coup by signing Benfica midfielder Florentino on a season-long loan, with an option to make the move permanent.

19:00 TRANSFER DEADLINE PASSES

That's it! Stay tuned as we bring you all of the confirmed deals that went through before the deadline.

18:55: Man United outcast Antony joins Real Betis

Manchester United winger Antony has left to join Real Betis on a permanent deal. The Brazilian ends his three-year spell with the Red Devils after the two clubs struck an agreement worth €25m fixed fee, with €3m in bonuses.

18:51: Sunderland set to sign Brian Brobbey

Sunderland are set to complete the signing of Brian Brobbey from Ajax. The Dutchman is joining for an initial €20m fixed fee, with €5m add-ons agreed between the two clubs. The Black Cats have moved to replace Marc Guiu, who has cut short his loan to return to Chelsea.

18:47: Rasmus Højlund leaves Man United for Napoli loan

Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund has joined Napoli on a season-long loan. The Italian outfit will pay a €6m loan fee and the move will become permanent with an obligation to buy clause if the Partenopei qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

18:38: Brighton's Jeremy Sarmiento heads to Cremonese

Following Julio Enciso out of the Amex is another South American talent Jeremy Sarmiento. The Brighton youngster, 20, has joined Serie A newcomers Cremonese on a season-long loan.

18:17: Fulham agree Samuel Chukwueze loan deal

Fulham are poised to finalise the capture of AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze on a permanent deal. The Cottagers have agreed an initial loan with an option to buy and the total package could reach €26m.

18:02 Victor Boniface completes Werder Bremen medical as West Ham miss out

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has undergone a medical ahead of his move to Bundesliga rivals Werder Bremen. The Nigeria international is set to join the German side on a season-long loan despite interest from West Ham.

17:37: Crystal Palace line up two late deals after Igor collapse

Crystal Palace are preparing to make late moves in the market, with a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon now advancing. The Israel international spent last season on loan with Leeds United. Reports also suggest they are keen on AC Milan centre-back Strahinja Pavlović, following the collapse of Igor's loan move from Brighton.

17:19: Yoane Wissa edges closer to Newcastle move

Newcastle are close to finalising a deadline-day move for Yoane Wissa after weeks of protracted negotiations with Brentford. The 28-year-old has completed his medical ahead of sealing his reported €63.6million transfer to St James' Park.

16:56: Galatasaray in advanced talks to sign İlkay Gündoğan

Galatasaray are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Ilkay Gündogan from Manchester City, with the Sky Blues already thought to have approved his exit. The initial proposal has been submitted to Gündogan who is assessing options.

16:42: Igor Palace deal collapses throwing doubt on Guéhi?

The deal for Brighton centre-back Igor to go to Crystal Palace has collapsed. The news arrived as soon as Palace skipper Marc Guéhi completed his medical in London as Liverpool player, with the Reds now awaiting the outcome at Selhurst park.

16:33: Albert Sambi Lokonga leaves Arsenal for HSV

Midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has left Arsenal to join Bundesliga side HSV on a permanent deal. He has had loan spells at Luton, Crystal Palace, and Sevilla.

16:30: Bournemouth announce Veljko Milosavljević signing

Bournemouth have completed the signing of 18-year-old Red Star Belgrade defender Veljko Milosavljević. The deal is reportedly worth €15m + a 10% sell-on clause.

16:07: Bilal El Khannouss completes Stuttgart loan

Playmaker Bilal El Khannouss has completed a loan move from Leicester City to Stuttgart, with an obligation to buy for €30m next summer.

16:01: Nottingham Forest agree deal for Javi Galán

Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid full-back Javi Galán for an undisclosed fee. The 30 year old is having a medical in Madrid and due to sign a three-year contract with Forest, including the option of a further year.

15:42: Piero Hincapié passes Arsenal medical

Centre-back Piero Hincapié has reportedly passed his medical at Arsenal ahead of a transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. He is expected to join on an initial loan with a view to make it a permanent move next summer.

15:19: Liverpool agree deal to sign Marc Guéhi from Palace

A deal is in place for Liverpool to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi for a fee believed to be over €40.4m, with a 10% sell-on clause included in the package. Guehi reportedly agreed personal terms with Liverpool one month ago.

15:04: Wolves sign striker Tolu Arokodare

Wolves have signed striker Tolu Arokodare from Genk in a four-year deal worth €27m. He will sign a four year contract at Molineux after scoring 17 goals in 30 matches in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League last season.

15:02: Facundo Buonanotte joins Chelsea on loan

Argentine Facundo Buonanotte has joined Chelsea on a season-long loan from Brighton. There is thought to be no by option in the deal. The attacking midfielder spent last season on loan at relegated Leicester.

14:46: Nicolas Jackson to Bayern close on loan with obligation

After almost falling through yesterday, Nicolas Jackson's move to Bayern Munich is now close to being agreed for an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy for the German giants.

14:36: Kobbie Mainoo set to stay at Man United

Despite requesting to leave the club on loan, Manchester United have stood firm on their stance that midfielder Kobbie Mainoo won't be able to leave the club this window and will stay and fight for his place.

14:24: Tyrique George set to join Fulham from Chelsea

Tyrique George is set to join Fulham in a permanent transfer from Chelsea. The package for George is worth €25.4m, plus a sell-on clause, and Fulham have terms in place with the 19-year-old academy graduate on a five-year deal with a medical to follow. George made his first appearance of the season on Saturday as a first-half substitute following Liam Delap’s injury, and was later withdrawn.

14:18: Strasbourg announce Enciso, long-term future at Chelsea

Strasbourg have just confirmed the signing of Paraguayan attacker Julio Enciso from Brighton. The deal was sealed by BlueCo group with a potential future at sister club Chelsea. Enciso signs until 2030.

14:13: Wrexham close to signing Ben Sheaf for €7.5m

A €7.5m Wrexham move for Coventry City captain Ben Sheaf is now close to being announced. He’s reportedly passed a medical and agreed to a three- year contract in North Wales.

13:58: Inter agree deal for Manuel Akanji

Inter Milan have agreed a deal with Man City to sign Manuel Akanji for a €2m loan fee, with a €15m buy option clause to become mandatory only under difficult conditions. Akanji set for medical now, as he agreed to the move.

13:36: William Osula on verge of big money move to Frankfurt

According to the Daily Mail's Craig Hope, Newcastle striker William Osula is on the verge of a €34.6m move to Frankfurt. The Magpies are reportedly in talks with the German club and the deal will include a buy-back option.

13:26: Aston Villa agreed Harvey Elliott deal with Liverpool

Aston Villa have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool to sign Harvey Elliott, with an

agreement in place with Liverpool for a loan with an obligation to buy guaranteed for €40.4m package next summer.

Market Value H. Elliott Attacking Midfield € 30.00 m

13:17: Winger Kevin in London ahead of Fulham move

Transfermarkt sources understand Shakthar winger Kevin is currently in London ahead of completing a move to Fulham believed to be for a fee in the region of €42m.

12:55: Spurs reach agreement for Randal Kolo Muani

Tottenham have agreed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain over a straight season-long loan for forward Randal Kolo Muani. Personal terms with the striker have been agreed and the player is on the way to London now to complete a medial. The loan deal will not an include an option nor obligation to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season.

12:50: Inter Milan interested in Manuel Akanji

Inter Milan reportedly see Manuel Akanji as an ideal replacement for Benjamin Pavard if the French defender leaves today. It won't be an easy deal though with only a few hours left before the deadline, and no deal currently in place for Pavard permanent exit at this stage, with Marseille only interested in a loan deal.

12:37: Aston Villa working on Harvey Elliott loan

According to The Athletic, Aston Villa are working to close a deadline day deal for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott on loan, with an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer. Discussions between the clubs have centred around a structure of an agreement that ensures Villa comply with UEFA’s financial restrictions.

12:32: Fulham revive Raheem Sterling interest

Fulham have reportedly revived their interest in Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling as talks also continue also for Shakhtar's Kevin and Samu Chukwueze.

12:23: Palace close on LaLiga star Christantus Uche

Crystal Palace are reportedly finalising a transfer for highly rated Getafe attacking midfielder Christantus Uche for a fee in the region of €19.6m

12:15: Forest close to €40m signing of Dilane Bakwa

According to Sky Sports, Nottingham Forest are reportedly close to completing a deal for Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa, who has been a long-term target for Forest. The fee being discussed is thought to be worth more than €40m.

11:58: Brentford agree deal for Arsenal's Reiss Nelson

Brentford have reportedly agree a deal to sign winger Reiss Nelson from Arsenal. The Englishman has chosen to join Brentford on loan, turning down interest from other Premier League clubs as well as European sides.

11:54: Man United reach agreement for GK Senne Lammens

According to The Athletic, Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens for a fee of €21million plus add ons with no sell-on clause. Lammens is reportedly travelling to Manchester with personal terms on a five-year contract agreed as all parties work towards completing a deal before Monday’s 7pm UK deadline.

11:50: Man United to sign midfielder Angelo Stiller?

Some reports suggest Man United could make an audacious Deadline day move for Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, with some claiming that a Red Devils delegation are currently in Stuttgart in order to complete a deal to sign the 24-year-old midfielder.

11:46: Spurs close to agreeing personal terms with Kolo Muani

Tottenham are reportedly close to agreeing personal terms with PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani, with negotiations ongoing with the Ligue 1 club on the formula of the deal, with Spurs insisting for an obligation to buy.

11:41: Marc Guéhi to join Isak at Anfield?

Some reports suggest that Crystal Palace's imminent signing of defender Igor could pave the way for their club captain Marc Guéhi to join Liverpool in a Deadline day deal.

11:30: Isak begins Liverpool medical

According to reports, Alexander Isak has started his medical at Liverpool ahead of his proposed Premier League record transfer from Newcastle to the Merseyside club.

11:25: Igor to make m23 derby switch to Crystal Palace

Brighton centre-back Igor is set to cross the 'm23 derby' line and join rivals Crystal Palace from Brighton, with the Brazilian reportedly currently doing his medical with the Eagles in a deal that could increase the possibility of Marc Guéhi going to Liverpool.

10:57: Nicolas Jackson to Bayern back on?

Last night the loan deal for Nicolas Jackson and Bayern Munich was officially off following the injury to Liam Delap at Chelsea. But unbelievably the latest reports suggest that negotiations and talks are ongoing again, and the potential transfer could be back on!

10:44: Erik ten hag to leave Bayer Leverkusen

Briefly away from the transfers and onto a manager moving on, and Erik ten Hag and Bayer Leverkusen are set to part ways just three games into the season. According to Sky Germany, the decision has been made, with training was also postponed this morning.

10:38: Tottenham go for Randal Kolo Muani

Tottenham have reportedly made contact to explore conditions for PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani. Spurs are informed of his availability and hold serious interest, but it will depend on the fee as PSG want an obligation to buy guaranteed.

10:17: Deal agreed between clubs for Yoane Wissa

Yoane Wissa to Newcastle is finally close to completion. According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal has been verbally agreed right now between the clubs, for a total package that could reach as much as €63.5m. Wissa is reportedly on his way for a medical later today.

10:15: Aston Villa on verge of Sancho loan deal

Aston Villa are on the verge of agreeing a loan deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.

An agreement club-to-club and with the player is close with only final details to sort. The 25-year-old is into the final year of his contract at Old Trafford with the club holding the option of extending by a further 12 months.

10:11: Fiorentina complete Lamptey deal

Fiorentina have announced the signing of full-back Tariq Lamptey from Brighton. He joins the Italian side on a permanent transfer for a fee believed to be €6m.

10:06: Bournemouth complete Jiménez signing from AC Milan

Bournemouth have announced the signing of talented full-back Álex Jiménez on an initial loan deal from AC Milan. The 20-year-old defender is regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in European football, and joins the Cherries with 34 appearances under his belt in all competitions for the Italian giants.

10:00: Alexis Sánchez to join Sevilla

Former Arsenal and Manchester United winger Alexis Sánchez is set to join Sevilla, with a deal in place on a one year contract, as Chile legend arrives today for medical.

09:55: Yoane Wissa to Newcastle breakthrough?

According to the Daily Mail reporter Craig Hope, there is renewed hope this morning of Newcastle and Brentford reaching an agreement over a deal for Yoane Wissa. Club-to-club talks have been taking place overnight and it is said that a compromise is moving closer after a month-long standoff.

09:41: Fábio Vieira set to leave Arsenal for HSV Hamburg

Fábio Vieira is on the verge of a move to HSV Hamburg, with a reported agreement in place with Arsenal. Vieira is on a flight on his way to the medical, and set to join on an initial loan with an option to buy.

09:37: Aston Villa in talks with Man Utd over Sancho deal

Aston Villa are also reportedly in talks with Manchester United over a deal to sign winger Jadon Sancho, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez possibly moving in the other direction.

09:30: Aston Villa show interest in Newcastle's William Osula

Aston Villa are reportedly among the clubs showing late interest in Newcastle striker William Osula. The 22-year old has stepped into the first team fold of late but will likely be back on the periphery following the signing of Nick Woltemade, while Yoane Wissa could also yet arrive at St James' Park from Brentford.

08:45: Deal agreed for Donnarumma to Man City

Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal with PSG for the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, with a medical set to take place this afternoon.

08:33: Real Betis reach agreement for Man United's Antony

Manchester United have agreed a permanent deal with Real Betis for Antony, with the fee expected to be €22m plus €3m in add-ons. The Red Devils will also reportedly have a 50% sell-on clause on profit for any future sale. Antony spent the second half of last season on loan at the LaLiga club.

08:29: PSG expect Donnarumma to go to Man City

According to The Athletic, Manchester City are ready to sanction an exit for goalkeeper Ederson if they sign Gianluigi Donnarumma as his replacement this deadline day, with Paris Saint-Germain expecting Donnarumma to make a move to the Etihad Stadium before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Brazil international Ederson is a target for Fenerbahce in a potential deal worth around €14million .

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