Premier League clubs pursue late transfers on final deadline day
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Premier League clubs are engaged in final negotiations as the transfer window closes on September 1, 2026. Manchester City are in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and expect to complete a deal for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. Arsenal are exploring a potential move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, while simultaneously arranging a loan for Ethan Nwaneri to Borussia Dortmund. Everton remain close to securing Monaco forward Folarin Balogun in a deal valued at £40 million. Liverpool continue to evaluate options after signing Bradley Barcola, with Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh among their targets as they adjust to the departure of Mohamed Salah. Clubs have until 2200 GMT to finalize all pending squad acquisitions before the registration period closes until January.
- •Manchester City are attempting to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
- •Arsenal are pursuing a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.
- •Everton are nearing a £40 million agreement for Folarin Balogun.
- •City are expected to finalize the signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
- •The Premier League transfer window closes at 2200 GMT on September 1.
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Man City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — Biggest transfers to watch for on deadline day, from Julian Alvarez to Man City chasing Enzo Fernandez
"Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian Alvarez in the final hours before the transfer window closes.Frantic last-minute spending is on the agenda as City try to finally seal a swoop for Chelsea midfielder Fernandez.
"With clubs making final preparations for the 2026/27 season recently under way, the final day of the transfer window provides an intriguing conclusion to the summer business.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:22 AMMan City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day
Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian Alvarez in the final hours before the transfer window closes.Frantic last-minute spending is on the agenda as City try to finally seal a swoop for Chelsea midfielder Fernandez.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:19 AMBiggest transfers to watch for on deadline day, from Julian Alvarez to Man City chasing Enzo Fernandez
With clubs making final preparations for the 2026/27 season recently under way, the final day of the transfer window provides an intriguing conclusion to the summer business.
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