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The gist
Premier League clubs scramble to finalize transfers before the window closes on September 1. Savio's £85m move to Tottenham highlights a frantic summer of spending.
Background
The summer transfer window for Premier League clubs closes on September 1, prompting a flurry of last-minute deals and negotiations. Clubs are finalizing squad changes, with notable moves like Tottenham's £85m signing of Savio from Manchester City and ongoing talks for players like Bradley Barcola and Iliman Ndiaye.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026Reports suggest Atletico Madrid are willing to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal.
- Aug 24, 2026Crystal Palace prepare a £50m bid for Jarrod Bowen, and Al Hilal target Arsenal's Martinelli and Villa's Watkins.
- Aug 25, 2026Tottenham confirm the £85m signing of Savio from Manchester City. Liverpool hold positive talks with PSG for Barcola.
- Aug 26, 2026Man City consider a bid for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. Liverpool set for more talks with PSG over Barcola.
- Aug 27, 2026Arsenal and Man City show interest in Everton's Iliman Ndiaye. Transfer deadline day show announced for September 1.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Sky Sports reports positive relations between Liverpool and PSG, with optimism a Barcola deal can be struck despite a valuation gap.
- Caution
- Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner declined to comment on potential signings, saying 'When the ink is dry, you will be informed.'
Still unverified
Rumors from paper talk (e.g., Crystal Palace's £50m bid for Jarrod Bowen, Atletico Madrid willing to sell Alvarez) are based on newspaper reports and not confirmed by clubs.