Liverpool Set To Sign Isak For British Record £125m Fee
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 as their summer spending spree climbs in excess of £400m.
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.
Chelsea have called off Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich after an injury to Liam Delap – but the striker is refusing to return to Chelsea, which may lead the Blues to turn to alternatives. Marc Guiu is set to return from his loan at Sunderland to add cover.
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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Elliott set to join Villa on loan with obligation to buy
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.
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 13:48
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Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 13:45
What time is the transfer deadline and why has it changed?
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.
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:
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 13:25
Man Utd’s deal for Senne Lammens means that their prospective move for Emi Martinez is now off, though the Argentina ‘keeper remains on the lookout for a move away from Villa Park.
Galatasaray are one of the clubs discussing the ‘keeper, reports Fabrizio Romano.
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 13:19
Done deal! Aston Villa sign Lindelof
Victor Lindelof has a new club, joining Aston Villa after he was released by Manchester United this summer.
Lindelof will compete with Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa for a starting place in Unai Emery’s defence.
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 13:15
Gallagher likely to stay in Madrid
There is “slim to no chance” of Conor Gallagher leaving Atletico Madrid today, according to Sky.
Crystal Palace had been hoping to bring him back to the Premier League, while reports in Spain had even linked Man Utd with the England international.
However, Atletico have no interest in selling or loaning him.
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 13:12
Liverpool in talks for three players
Fulham have re-ignited their interest in Raheem Sterling, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Chelsea winger is being considered by the Cottagers, who are also in talks for a club-record deal to sign Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk.
In addition, AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is another name on the club’s list.
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 13:06
Any potential deal for Joe Gomez to move to AC Milan is currently off as it stands, with the England defender not given permission to leave unless Marc Guehi arrives at Anfield.
While a deal for Guehi is still possible too, both moves are looking difficult at the moment, while Arne Slot is said to prefer to keep Gomez as additional depth even if Guehi does arrive.
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 13:00
Palace set to complete Uche signing
Crystal Palace appear to have beaten competition from Premier League rivals to secure the signing of Getafe forward Christantus Uche.
Sky reports that there is broad agreement over a fee that is believed to be over £17.3m (€20m).
Uche is currently undergoing a medical at Palace’s training ground.
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 12:54
Liverpool ‘confident of finalising a deal’ for Marc Guehi
Liverpool are now confident of finalising a deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, according to talkSPORT.
The agreement is “expected to happen, but it’s a race against time” to get the deal over the line before 7pm.
Earlier reports suggest a fee of around £35-£40m will be enough to get the deal done.
Chris Wilson1 September 2025 12:48