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Crystal Palace completes four deadline day signings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:28 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Crystal Palace completes four deadline day signings

Summary

Crystal Palace added four players on the final day of the summer transfer window. Defenders Honest Ahanor and Ben Chilwell joined the squad alongside midfielders Quinten Timber and Darío Osorio. Ahanor signed a permanent deal with Chelsea but remains at Palace on loan for the current season, while Chilwell returned to the club on a free transfer from Strasbourg. The club also secured Osorio on a loan deal with an obligation to purchase. These additions followed a failed pursuit of winger Malick Fofana, who ultimately opted to sign with Sunderland after extended negotiations. Palace also oversaw the permanent departure of two academy players to Championship clubs to close their summer business.

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By the Numbers

•Honest Ahanor joined on loan for the season before moving to Chelsea next year.
•Ben Chilwell signed a permanent contract following his departure from Strasbourg.
•Quinten Timber and Darío Osorio arrived as permanent and loan signings respectively.
•Malick Fofana rejected a move to Palace in favor of joining Sunderland.
•Two academy players left the club permanently for Championship teams.

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What they're saying

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Crystal Palace's deadline day dealings kept the attention of fans throughout the day, with four new signings, a huge transfer saga and a number of departures too.
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