The English summer transfer window for 2026 will close at 11 p.m. on September 1, and fans can follow every move as clubs across the major leagues finalize their business on the final day.
Sky Sports News (channel 409) will provide live coverage, and the dedicated Sky Sports Transfer Centre blog will publish minute‑by‑minute updates. In Scotland the deadline for Premiership clubs is set for 5 p.m.
on Thursday, September 3, while the Women’s Super League deadline is at 11 p.m. the same day.
Below is a comprehensive rundown of the most notable signings, loans and departures that have been confirmed so far, along with brief context for each transaction. The list includes high‑profile Premier League deals, significant moves in the lower divisions, and several transfers involving clubs in France, Germany, Italy and beyond.
Where fees are undisclosed, the entry simply notes that fact. --- **Premier League and Championship Highlights** - **Enzo Fernández** – Chelsea to Manchester City for a reported £125 million.
The Argentine midfielder, who impressed with his vision and passing range at Chelsea, joins Pep Guardiola’s side to add creativity to a midfield already packed with talent. - **Malick Fofana** – Lyon to Sunderland for around £31 million. The young forward arrives in the Championship eager to prove his goal‑scoring instincts after a promising spell in Ligue 1. - **Darío Osorio** – FC Midtjylland to Crystal Palace on loan.
The Chilean attacker will gain experience in the Premier League while Palace adds depth to its attacking options. - **Quinten Timber** – Marseille to Crystal Palace on an undisclosed fee.
The Dutch midfielder brings versatility and a strong work ethic to a Palace side looking to tighten its midfield. - **Jean‑Matteo Bahoya** – Eintracht Frankfurt to Leeds United on loan.
The German‑born defender will provide cover for Leeds’ back line as they push for promotion. - **Ben Chilwell** – Strasbourg to Crystal Palace on an undisclosed deal. The experienced left‑back adds Premier League pedigree to Palace’s defensive unit.
- **David Affengruber** – Elche to Fulham for £8.5 million. The Austrian centre‑back strengthens Fulham’s options for the upcoming season.
- **Chema Andrés** – Frankfurt to Brighton for £15 million. The versatile midfielder is expected to compete for a starting spot in Brighton’s dynamic system.
- **Tosin Adarabioyo** – Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur for £10 million. The defender returns to North London, where he previously spent time on loan, to bolster Spurs’ defensive depth.
- **Sorba Thomas** – Stoke City to Hull City on an undisclosed fee. The young full‑back will aim to help Hull secure a higher league finish. - **Ainsley Maitland‑Niles** – Lyon to Everton for £4 million.
The former Arsenal midfielder adds experience and flexibility to Everton’s midfield. - **Zian Flemming** – Burnley to Ipswich Town for £20 million.
The Danish forward is expected to spearhead Ipswich’s attack in the Championship. - **Jack Grealish** – Manchester City to Everton on loan. The England international returns to Merseyside for regular playing time.
- **Mykhaylo Mudryk** – Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur on loan. The Ukrainian winger will look to rediscover his form in the Premier League.
- **Tim Iroegbunam** – Everton to Hull City on an undisclosed fee. The defensive midfielder adds steel to Hull’s midfield.
- **Hugo Larsson** – Frankfurt to Fulham for £21 million. The Swedish international brings pace and creativity to Fulham’s attacking midfield. - **Manuel Ángel** – Real Madrid to Fulham for £3 million. The young Spanish forward seeks regular first‑team football in England.
- **Iliman Ndiaye** – Everton to Manchester City for £65 million. The prolific striker makes a big‑money move to the champions, expected to compete for a starting role. - **Ilyas Ansah** – Union Berlin to Hull City for £21 million. The forward adds firepower to Hull’s frontline.
- **Ibrahim Mbaye** – Paris Saint‑Germain to Aston Villa for £47 million. The defender strengthens Villa’s back line ahead of a challenging season. - **Taylor Harwood‑Bellis** – Southampton to Aston Villa for £30 million.
The versatile midfielder is expected to become a key figure in Villa’s midfield rotation. - **Honest Ahanor** – Atalanta to Crystal Palace on loan. The young Italian midfielder will gain experience in England’s top flight.
- **Matías Fernández‑Pardo** – Lille to Newcastle United for £51 million. The Argentine winger adds speed and flair to Newcastle’s attack. - **Lucca Brughmans** – Genk to Liverpool for £30 million, immediately loaned back to Genk for the season. Liverpool secures a promising talent while allowing him regular minutes in Belgium.
- **Kevin Danso** – Tottenham Hotspur to Sunderland on loan. The defender will get valuable playing time in the Championship.
- **Robert Sanchez** – Chelsea to Como on loan. The goalkeeper seeks first‑team experience in Serie B. - **Ethan Nwaneri** – Arsenal to Borussia Dortmund on loan.
The 16‑year‑old prodigy will develop in the German Bundesliga. - **Nick Woltemade** – Newcastle United to Juventus on loan. The midfielder gains exposure to Serie A’s tactical environment.
- **Beto** – Everton to Fiorentina for £15.4 million. The Brazilian forward adds depth to Fiorentina’s attacking options. - **Nathan Patterson** – Everton to Torino on an undisclosed fee. The right‑back will compete in Serie A.
- **Marc Guiu** – Chelsea to RB Leipzig for £14.6 million. The young winger joins a club known for developing talent.
- **Luis Semedo** – Sunderland to Clermont on an undisclosed fee. The forward moves to Ligue 1 for a fresh challenge. - **Fabio Vieira** – Arsenal to Hamburg for £7.7 million.
The Portuguese midfielder adds creativity to Hamburg’s midfield. - **Kota Takai** – Tottenham Hotspur to Sint‑Truidense VV on loan.
The Japanese defender will gain experience in the Belgian league. - **Gabriel Jesus** – Arsenal to Barcelona for £8.6 million. The veteran striker returns to Spain, bringing experience to the Catalan giants. - **Pape Matar Sarr** – Tottenham Hotspur to Juventus on loan.
The Senegalese midfielder adds depth to Juventus’s midfield. - **Harvey Elliott** – Liverpool to Valencia on loan. The English winger will aim to rediscover his form in La Liga. - **Dario Essugo** – Chelsea to Strasbourg on loan.
The young midfielder seeks regular minutes in Ligue 1. - **Deivid Washington** – Chelsea to Strasbourg on an undisclosed fee. The forward joins his teammate Essugo in France. - **Borna Sosa** – Crystal Palace to Cologne on loan.
The defender will gain experience in the German 2. Bundesliga. - **Wilfried Gnonto** – Leeds United to Fiorentina on loan. The Italian forward looks to prove himself in Serie A.
- **Oliver Skipp** – Leicester City to Charlton Athletic on loan. The midfielder will get valuable playing time in League One. - **Brian De Keersmaecker** – Oxford United to Bristol City on loan. The young Dutch midfielder adds depth to Bristol’s squad.
- **Sean Neave** – Newcastle United to Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan. The defender will compete for minutes in the Premier League. - **Adama Boiro** – Athletic Club to West Ham United on loan.
The forward gains experience in the English top flight. - **Johnny Kenny** – Celtic to Preston North End for £3 million. The Irish winger aims to help Preston push for promotion.
- **Reo Hatate** – Celtic to Burnley on an undisclosed fee. The Japanese midfielder adds a technical option to Burnley’s midfield. - **Stephy Mavididi** – Leicester City to Watford on loan.
The forward will look to add goals in the Championship. - **Myron Boadu** – Unattached to Watford. The Dutch striker signs after leaving his previous club, hoping to revive his career. - **Amario Cozier‑Duberry** – Brighton & Hove Albion to Middlesbrough on loan.
The young winger gains regular minutes in the Championship. - **Chiedozie Ogbene** – Ipswich Town to Lincoln City on loan.
The winger adds pace to Lincoln’s attack. - **Dan Oyegoke** – Hellas Verona to Lincoln City on loan.
The defender will strengthen Lincoln’s back line. - **Callum O'Hare** – Sheffield United to Wrexham for £7 million. The midfielder moves to the Welsh club seeking a key role.
- **Morato** – Nottingham Forest to West Ham United on loan. The Brazilian forward adds depth to West Ham’s attacking options. - **Igor Julio** – Brighton & Hove Albion to Burnley for £3 million.
The midfielder provides a creative spark for Burnley. - **Joe Worrall** – Burnley to Wrexham on an undisclosed fee. The defender will be a mainstay in Wrexham’s defence. - **Liam Millar** – Hull City to Birmingham City on loan.
The winger aims to help Birmingham climb the Championship table. - **Largie Ramazani** – Leeds United to Burnley on loan.
The forward looks for regular first‑team football. - **Branimir Mlacic** – Udinese to Watford on loan. The midfielder adds Serie A experience to Watford’s midfield. - **Liam Kitching** – Coventry City to Sheffield United on loan.
The defender will compete for a starting spot at Bramall Lane. - **Zach Abbott** – Nottingham Forest to Southampton on loan. The young midfielder gains experience in the Premier League.
- **Eiran Cahin** – Brighton & Hove Albion to Derby County on loan. The winger adds depth to Derby’s attack. - **Dane Scarlett** – Tottenham Hotspur to Leyton Orient on an undisclosed fee. The defender will bolster Orient’s back line.
- **Harry Ashfield** – Wrexham to Peterborough United on an undisclosed fee. The midfielder seeks regular minutes in League One. - **Tommy Setford** – Arsenal to Stevenage on loan. The young striker will get valuable game time in the lower leagues.
- **Caylan Vickers** – Brighton & Hove Albion to Burton Albion on an undisclosed fee. The forward adds pace to Burton’s attack. - **Joe Bursik** – Portsmouth to Wimbledon on loan. The goalkeeper will compete for the starting spot at AFC Wimbledon.
- **Hayden Matthews** – Portsmouth to Bradford City on loan. The defender aims to help Bradford’s promotion push.
- **Kaelan Casey** – West Ham United to Stevenage on loan. The midfielder will gain experience in League Two. - **Jaden Heskey** – Manchester City to Sheffield Wednesday on loan. The son of former England striker Emile Heskey looks to make his mark.
- **Cameron Humphreys** – Ipswich Town to Huddersfield Town on loan. The midfielder adds depth to the Championship side.
- **Emil Riis** – Bristol City to Leicester City on an undisclosed fee. The defender will strengthen Leicester’s defensive options. - **Freddie Simmonds** – Brighton & Hove Albion to AFC Wimbledon on loan.
The young forward aims to score regularly in League Two. - **Eli Campbell** – Everton to Milton Keynes Dons on loan.
The defender will get valuable minutes in League One. - **Dujuan Richards** – Chelsea to AFC Wimbledon on loan. The winger seeks regular football in the lower tiers.
- **Josh Powell** – Nottingham Forest to Northampton Town on loan. The striker will add firepower to Northampton’s attack. - **Sam Chambers** – Leeds United to Northampton Town on loan. The midfielder aims to help the Cobblers push for promotion.
- **Kylian Kouassi** – Blackpool to Colchester United on an undisclosed fee. The defender adds depth to Colchester’s back line. - **Jack Taylor** – Stevenage to Exeter City on loan.
The midfielder will look to influence Exeter’s midfield. - **Maleace Asamoah** – Wigan Athletic to Port Vale on loan. The forward hopes to score regularly for Vale.
- **Keyrol Figueroa** – Liverpool to Port Vale on loan. The young midfielder will gain experience in League One.
- **Dylan Levitt** – Leyton Orient to Motherwell on an undisclosed fee. The Welsh midfielder returns to the Scottish Premiership.
- **David Moller Wolfe** – Wolverhampton Wanderers to Hamburger SV on loan. The defender will play in the German 2.
Bundesliga. - **Sidnei Tavares** – Blackburn Rovers to Wisła Płock on loan. The Portuguese winger gains experience in the Polish Ekstraklasa. --- **Additional Coverage** Sky Sports will also broadcast live match action, such as the Ipswich Town versus Liverpool Premier League fixture, providing real‑time score updates, line‑ups, predictions and streaming information.
Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for London City Lionesses, gave an exclusive interview about the hectic summer transfer window and the upcoming WSL opener against Manchester United. Further analysis covered the ambitions of the London City Lionesses, including the involvement of Michele Kang and Alexia Putellas in the club’s quest for Champions League qualification. Fans can also take part in the “Play Super 6” competition for a chance to win £1 million, with free entry available through the Sky Sports platform.
All of these deals, loan moves and news items illustrate how busy the transfer market has been this summer, with clubs across England, Scotland, Wales and continental Europe reshaping their squads ahead of the new season. The extensive list of transactions reflects strategic planning, financial considerations and the ever‑increasing importance of securing young talent early. As the deadline approaches, supporters should stay tuned to official club announcements and reliable sports news outlets for any last‑minute changes before the window shuts.