The English summer transfer window for 2026 draws to a close at 11 p.m. on September 1, and fans across the country are scrambling to keep up with every move as the clock ticks down. Sky Sports News (channel 409) provides continuous coverage, and the dedicated Sky Sports Transfer Centre live blog offers minute‑by‑minute updates on every confirmed signing. In Scotland the deadline is a little later – the Premiership clubs must finalize deals by 5 p.m.
on Thursday, September 3 – while the Women’s Super League follows the English timetable, with its own cut‑off at 11 p.m. on the same day. Below is a comprehensive rundown of the most notable transactions, loan agreements, and permanent deals that have been confirmed so far. Where fees are undisclosed, the information is noted accordingly.
This list captures the flurry of activity across the Premier League, Championship, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga, and other major competitions, as well as a selection of moves in the women’s game. **Premier League and Championship Highlights** - Enzo Fernández moves from Chelsea to Manchester City for a reported £125 million, representing one of the biggest domestic transfers of the window. - Malick Fofana joins Sunderland from Lyon for around £31 million, adding firepower to the newly promoted side.
- Darío Osorio arrives at Crystal Palace on loan from FC Midtjylland, giving the Eagles a versatile attacking option. - Quinten Timber switches from Marseille to Crystal Palace on an undisclosed fee, bolstering their midfield depth. - Jean‑Matteo Bahoya heads to Leeds on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt, aiming to gain valuable Championship experience. - Ben Chilwell departs Strasbourg for Crystal Palace; the fee was not made public but the defender is expected to compete for a starting berth.
- David Affengruber transfers from Elche to Fulham for £8.5 million, adding a young centre‑back to the London club’s roster. - Chema Andrés moves from Frankfurt to Brighton for £15 million, strengthening the Seagulls’ defensive line. - Tosin Adarabioyo leaves Chelsea for Tottenham Hotspur on a £10 million deal, returning to the north‑London side where he previously featured. - Sorba Thomas heads from Stoke to Hull City; the terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
- Ainsley Maitland‑Niles joins Everton from Lyon for £4 million, providing depth on the right flank. - Zian Flemming signs for Ipswich from Burnley for £20 million, a significant investment for the Championship club.
- Jack Grealish returns to Everton on loan from Manchester City, bringing creativity back to Goodison Park. - Mykhaylo Mudryk moves on loan from Chelsea to Tottenham, offering the Spurs a dynamic winger. - Tim Iroegbunam leaves Everton for Hull City on an undisclosed arrangement. - Hugo Larsson transfers from Frankfurt to Fulham for £21 million, adding an experienced midfielder to the squad.
- Manuel Ángel completes a £3 million move from Real Madrid to Fulham, seeking regular first‑team football. - Iliman Ndiaye joins Manchester City from Everton for a hefty £65 million, a marquee signing for the defending champions.
- Ilyas Ansah signs for Hull City from Union Berlin for £21 million, reinforcing their attacking options. - Ibrahim Mbaye heads to Aston Villa from PSG for £47 million, a substantial fee for the young defender. - Taylor Harwood‑Bellis moves from Southampton to Aston Villa for £30 million, adding versatility to the midfield.
- Honest Ahanor joins Crystal Palace on loan from Atalanta, aiming for regular Premier League minutes. - Matías Fernández‑Pardo transfers from Lille to Newcastle for £51 million, a major investment for the Magpies. - Lucca Brughmans signs for Liverpool from Genk for £30 million but will remain on loan at Genk for the remainder of the season. - Kevin Danso heads to Sunderland on loan from Tottenham, seeking more playing time.
- Robert Sánchez moves from Chelsea to Como on loan, gaining experience in Serie B. - Ethan Nwaneri leaves Arsenal for Borussia Dortmund on loan, a move designed to accelerate his development.
- Nick Woltemade joins Juventus on loan from Newcastle, adding depth to the Italian giants. - Beto transfers from Everton to Fiorentina for £15.4 million, a notable Serie A acquisition.
- Nathan Patterson departs Everton for Torino on an undisclosed fee, continuing his Serie A journey. - Marc Guiu signs for RB Leipzig from Chelsea for £14.6 million, bolstering the German side’s midfield.
- Luis Semedo moves from Sunderland to Clermont on an undisclosed fee, heading back to Ligue 1. - Fabio Vieira joins Hamburg from Arsenal for £7.7 million, a promising talent for the German club.
- Kota Takai heads to Sint‑Truidense VV on loan from Tottenham, gaining first‑team experience in Belgium. - Gabriel Jesus transfers from Arsenal to Barcelona for £8.6 million, reuniting with former teammates in La Liga. - Pape Matar Sarr moves on loan from Tottenham to Juventus, adding depth to the Serie A squad.
- Harvey Elliott joins Valencia on loan from Liverpool, aiming to sharpen his attacking instincts. - Dario Essugo heads to Strasbourg on loan from Chelsea, while teammate Deivid Washington also moves to Strasbourg on an undisclosed fee. - Borna Sosa leaves Crystal Palace for Cologne on loan, seeking regular Bundesliga minutes. - Wilfried Gnonto moves on loan from Leeds to Fiorentina, adding flair to the Italian side.
- Oliver Skipp joins Charlton on loan from Leicester, returning to his hometown club. - Brian De Keersmaecker heads to Bristol City on loan from Oxford, hoping to prove his worth in League One. - Sean Neave moves on loan from Newcastle to Wolves, a short‑term arrangement for defensive cover.
- Adama Boiro joins West Ham on loan from Athletic Club, expanding the Hammers’ midfield options. - Johnny Kenny transfers from Celtic to Preston for £3 million, a notable move within the English lower leagues.
- Reo Hatate leaves Celtic for Burnley on an undisclosed fee, adding creativity to the Premier League side. - Stephy Mavididi heads to Watford on loan from Leicester, looking for regular playing time. - Myron Boadu signs for Watford after being unattached, providing a fresh start for the striker. - Amario Cozier‑Duberry joins Middlesbrough on loan from Brighton, adding depth to the Championship club’s attack.
- Chiedozie Ogbene moves on loan from Ipswich to Lincoln, seeking first‑team minutes. - Dan Oyegoke heads to Lincoln on loan from Hellas Verona, continuing his development in England.
- Callum O'Hare transfers from Sheffield United to Wrexham for £7 million, a significant fee for the Welsh club. - Morato joins West Ham on loan from Nottingham Forest, adding a young forward to the squad.
- Igor Julio moves from Brighton to Burnley for £3 million, strengthening the midfield. - Joe Worrall signs for Wrexham from Burnley on an undisclosed fee, bolstering their defensive line. - Liam Millar heads to Birmingham on loan from Hull, aiming for regular Championship action. - Largie Ramazani joins Burnley on loan from Leeds, a move designed to give him more playing time.
- Branimir Mladić (spelled Mlacic) moves on loan from Udinese to Watford, adding experience to the English side. - Liam Kitching joins Sheffield United on loan from Coventry, providing defensive cover.
- Zach Abbott signs for Southampton on loan from Nottingham Forest, a short‑term defensive solution. - Eiran Cahin moves on loan from Brighton to Derby, adding depth to the back line. - Dane Scarlett joins Leyton Orient on loan from Spurs, seeking regular minutes. - Harry Ashfield transfers from Wrexham to Peterborough on an undisclosed fee.
- Tommy Setford heads to Stevenage on loan from Arsenal, a move to aid his development. - Caylan Vickers moves on loan from Brighton to Burton, gaining valuable experience. - Joe Bursik joins Wimbledon on loan from Portsmouth, adding goalkeeping depth. - Hayden Matthews signs for Bradford on loan from Portsmouth, looking for first‑team action.
- Kaelan Casey moves on loan from West Ham to Stevenage, a short‑term arrangement. - Jaden Heskey heads to Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Manchester City, aiming to impress the Owls.
- Cameron Humphreys joins Huddersfield on loan from Ipswich, adding midfield options. - Emil Riis moves to Leicester from Bristol City on an undisclosed fee, strengthening the squad. - Freddie Simmonds signs for AFC Wimbledon on loan from Brighton, a move to gain senior experience.
- Eli Campbell heads to MK Dons on loan from Everton, seeking regular play. - Dujuan Richards moves on loan from Chelsea to AFC Wimbledon, adding attacking flair.
- Josh Powell joins Northampton on loan from Nottingham Forest, a defensive reinforcement. - Sam Chambers signs for Northampton on loan from Leeds, providing midfield depth. - Kylian Kouassi moves on loan from Blackpool to Colchester, a short‑term deal.
- Jack Taylor heads to Exeter on loan from Stevenage, aiming for consistent game time. - Maleace Asamoah joins Port Vale on loan from Wigan, adding attacking options. - Keyrol Figueroa moves on loan from Liverpool to Port Vale, a promising youngster seeking minutes.
- Dylan Levitt signs for Motherwell from Leyton Orient on an undisclosed fee, returning to the Scottish Premiership. - David Møller Wolfe heads to Hamburg on loan from Wolves, a move to the Bundesliga.
- Sidnei Tavares joins Wisła Płock on loan from Blackburn, expanding his experience in Poland. **Women’s Super League Action** - Grace Fisk scores a spectacular goal that pushes Liverpool’s lead to two, a moment described as a "SCREAMER" by commentators. - The WSL matchups featuring Brighton vs Arsenal and Manchester City vs Birmingham, among others, are being broadcast live with real‑time score updates, line‑up announcements, and post‑match highlights. **Key Match Moments on Deadline Day** - In the Everton versus Manchester United clash, James Tarkowski makes a crucial intervention to deny United after a dazzling run by Marcus Rashford, illustrating the fine margins that decide top‑flight games.
- Bryan Mbeumo finds the net for Everton shortly after the halftime break, breaking a deadlock and shifting momentum in the match. - The Premier League encounter between Arsenal and Chelsea is covered live, with constant updates on scores, tactical changes, predictions, and streaming options for fans worldwide.
- In the women’s division, multiple fixtures are streamed with live commentary, providing fans with real‑time analysis and highlights. **Additional Opportunities** - Sky Sports encourages viewers to engage with the Super 6 competition, offering a chance to win £1 million at no cost.
Participants can enter for free and follow the tournament alongside the transfer frenzy. Overall, Deadline Day 2026 has delivered a whirlwind of transfers, loan moves, and dramatic on‑field moments across both men’s and women’s football. The extensive list above captures the breadth of activity, from high‑profile multimillion‑pound deals to strategic loan placements aimed at developing young talent.
As the window closes, clubs will continue to assess their squads, while supporters will watch the impact of these moves unfold over the remainder of the season.