2026 Summer Transfer Window, Live Updates and the Latest Rumors on Deals

Leo Collis
Aug 30, 2026

WHAT TO KNOW

The European transfer window is winding down, and the final stretch has the potential to get wild. With the deadline fast approaching, clubs across the continent are scrambling to complete deals, tie up loose ends, and make last-minute moves before the window slams shut.

We'll be tracking it all here, including the Enzo Fernández saga, Cody Gakpo's possible Anfield exit, and Bradley Barcola's imminent Liverpool arrival.

Read on for the completed transfers, the deals in progress, and the rumors swirling around Europe's biggest clubs ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Live Updates

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Goodnight 😴

Chelsea v Morecambe - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

And that's me signing off. Nick Akerman will be back tomorrow at 9 a.m. ET with the latest transfer news as we approach the deadline.

Ismaïla Sarr pushing for exit🫸

He's scored seven against the Reds in all competitions. That would be one way to stop the bleeding.

Brighton sign Colombian prospect 🇨🇴

18-year-old Matias Orozco becomes the latest Seagulls starlet. 

Curtis Jones suits up for Inter 👕

Midfielder makes his debut after swapping Merseyside for Milan.

Zirkzee you later? 🦓

Two years after leaving Bologna, Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee could be heading back to Serie A with Juventus.

Stefan Bye-cetic 👋

Once hailed as the next big thing from Liverpool's youth ranks, the midfielder is heading back to Celta Vigo.

Brighton in for Femi Azeez 🪽

This lad is going to be sold for $100 million next season, isn't he?

Jonathan David to Atleti? 🇨🇦

Atletico Madrid look to be trying to stock their forward line amid the Julián Álvarez drama.

Liverpool's winger options 🤔

Would any of these guys be a good replacement if Gakpo leaves?

Kevin Gone-so? ➡️

The Tottenham clearout could also come for Kevin Danso, with Sunderland interested in the center-back.

Balogun to Everton? 🇺🇸

After landing himself in a sticky situation in the summer, Folarin Balogun could end up moving to the Toffees.

Xabi Alonso speaks on Enzo's future 🗣️

Enzo Fernandez was left out of the Chelsea squad that beat Brighton 4-3 as links to Manchester City persist.

A Benz? For free? 👀

With Ollie Watkins' arrival, Karim Benzema reportedly leaves Al Hilal after terminating his contract.

Which club will take a punt on the 38-year-old on a free transfer?

It's weird transfer o'clock 🕔️

Nottingham Forest's Omari Hutchinson is heading to AC Milan on loan. 

Can't imagine why he would want to leave Nottingham for Milan 🤷

Ollie Watkins bids farewell 👋

And now for the bad Aston Villa news.

Harwood-Bellis boost for Villa 🩹

It's OK, Villa fans. This time it's an INCOMING player.

Sarr heading for Spurs exit ➡️

Spurs are looking to claw back some of the money they've dropped to, erm, improve(?) the squad. 

Pape Matar Sarr is on the way to Juventus.

Baleba is a Red 🔴

Carlos Baleba has been presented to the fans at Old Trafford after his arrival from Brighton. 

Goalkeeper shuffle at Liverpool 🧤

Liverpool FC v Leeds United - Pre-Season Friendly

More movement at Liverpool, this time in the goalkeeping ranks. 

Backup keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is getting the attention of Nottingham Forest. 

Meanwhile, the Merseysiders are eyeing 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans as a replacement. 

Rashford starts 🔴

Marcus Rashford returns to Old Trafford. Maybe he's sticking around after all?

Gakpo to Manchester City? 🔄

He provided an assist against Nottingham Forest yesterday, but that might have been his last action for Liverpool.

Barcola at Liverpool's training ground? 🔎

It wouldn't be a transfer window if there wasn't shaky mobile phone footage of a player supposedly arriving at a club's training ground.

Bradley Barcola is expected to complete his Liverpool medical today, and he may have arrived at the AXA Training Centre.

Leão is a lion 🦁

First pics of Rafael Leão in a Galatasaray shirt after his switch from AC Milan.

Martinelli heading to Saudi Arabia 👋

Gabriel Martinelli is closing in on his move to Al Hilal, further freeing up space in the Arsenal locker room.

Blue Sunday 🔵

Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

Amid all the excitement surrounding a potential Ndiaye-Richarlison swap deal, other Everton transfer news might have flown under the radar.

Kenny Tete is supposedly set to switch Craven Cottage for the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the right-back leaving Fulham after six years.

Meanwhile, Jack Grealish could return to the Toffees on another loan deal from Manchester City.

The Arsenal exodus continues ✂️

While Gabriel Jesus is heading to Barça, it looks like Fabio Vieira is also on the way out of the Emirates.

Martinez starts for Chelsea 🧤

Chelsea FC v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League 2026/27

His transfer was only confirmed earlier today, but Emi Martinez is straight into the starting XI as Chelsea take on Brighton & Hove Albion.

Gabi Jesus to Barça 👀

Didn't really see this coming, eh?

Big swap deal to start the day! 🔄

Richy back to Everton then