Transfer Deadline Day: Enzo Fernández Joins Man City in Record-Equaling Deal
- Manchester City sign Fernández in joint-PL record deal, according to ESPN.
- The move went to the wire as other contingent transfers fell away.
- Everton hopeful on Balogun deal, which sources tell ESPN could reach $54m.
Manchester City sign Fernández in joint-PL record deal, according to ESPN. The transfer occurred during the final hours of the deadline window, marking one of the most expensive acquisitions in the league’s history.
The deal for Fernández was valued at £125m, ESPN reports. The move went to the wire as other contingent transfers fell away. While Chelsea could have pulled the plug on the £125m deal, they didn’t – and have they left themselves light in midfield as a result?
Sam Tighe of ESPN assigned Manchester City a C for Enzo Fernández.
Ndiaye completes £65m move to City from Everton, according to ESPN.
Everton hopeful on Balogun deal, which sources tell ESPN could reach $54m. However, Mark Ogden reports that sources need an extension for Balogun deal.
Spurs sign Mudryk, Tosin in double Chelsea deal on the final day of the window. According to ESPN.
Liverpool engaged in significant spending on September 1, 2026, landing PSG’s Barcola in $167M transfer, ESPN reports. Additionally, Beth Lindop reports that Liverpool sign 18-year-old GK Brughmans for £30m.
In Spain, Gabriel Jesus completes Barça move from Arsenal, according to Sam Marsden of ESPN. Sam Marsden also reports why Álvarez could still sign for them.
- Canada star David joins Atlético on loan from Juve.
- Wrexham make 2 transfer deadline-day signings, according to Tom Hamilton.
- Sources: Sunderland set to beat Palace to Fofana, according to Tom Hamilton.
- Sources: Saints loan USMNT’s Downs to St. Louis, per Jeff Carlisle.
Outside of club transfers, the Associated Press reports that Rüdiger retires from Germany’s national team. In other news, the Associated Press reports that Kushner says he regrets role in WC sell-off plan.