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A deadline-day saga: why the Enzo Fernandez transfer could and should have happened months earlier
sports1 month ago

A deadline-day saga: why the Enzo Fernandez transfer could and should have happened months earlier

Chelsea finally sold Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125m just hours before the transfer window closed after a months-long saga marked by posturing, late deadlines and shifting destinations. Real Madrid and Enzo Maresca were in the background, but Chelsea’s drawn-out approach left them weaker and City with a potential question of fit—an avoidable circus that cost Chelsea time, money, and squad balance.

Balogun's Everton Deal Falls Through After Last-Minute Medical and Handling Concerns
sports1 month ago

Balogun's Everton Deal Falls Through After Last-Minute Medical and Handling Concerns

Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro revealed that Balogun's proposed move to Everton collapsed on deadline day after a reported medical issue, which Everton later said was not a real issue; Balogun withdrew, citing discomfort with how the situation was handled despite paperwork being completed. Everton had been prepared to pay around £40m, but Monaco missed out. The club suggested other markets remain possible. Balogun's absence leaves Everton thin at striker after selling Beto, with Thierno Barry as the only natural No.9, and Moyes may have to wait until January for reinforcements.

Balogun’s Deadline Day U-turn Leaves Everton, Chelsea and Monaco Frustrated
sports1 month ago

Balogun’s Deadline Day U-turn Leaves Everton, Chelsea and Monaco Frustrated

Balogun’s deadline-day move to Everton collapsed as Monaco pulled out of selling Lamine Camara to Chelsea and Balogun walked away amid concerns over Everton’s medical/terms; Chelsea lost their Enzo Fernandez replacement, Everton failed to sign Joshua Zirkzee on loan, and Monaco kept Balogun and Camara, leaving all sides frustrated and making a January revival unlikely.

Deadline-day chaos leaves Chelsea empty-handed after Monaco stand-off
sports1 month ago

Deadline-day chaos leaves Chelsea empty-handed after Monaco stand-off

Chelsea’s deadline-day bid for Monaco targets collapsed in chaotic fashion: Monaco refused to sell Lamine Camara for Chelsea’s price, briefly opened talks on Balogun only for the striker to reverse course and miss a move to Everton, while Chelsea had paperwork ready for Camara but the deal was ultimately pulled. The night left Chelsea frustrated and Monaco hinting at using finances via future sales, with no immediate midfield reinforcement for the Blues.

Deadline-day collapse leaves Everton striker short as Balogun deal falls through
sports1 month ago

Deadline-day collapse leaves Everton striker short as Balogun deal falls through

Everton's £40m bid for Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day due to medical issues, leaving the club with only Thierno Barry as a recognised striker for the season's start; loans for Joshua Zirkzee or Tammy Abraham were rejected and a late Monaco renegotiation failed as Balogun walked away. The window also saw Ainsley Maitland-Niles added at right-back, funds raised from selling Ndiaye, Beto, Iroegbunam and Patterson, and Jack Grealish returning to Everton on a season-long loan from City.

Deadline Day Drama: Enzo Fernández, Balogun and the Final-Hour Premier League Shuffle
sports1 month ago

Deadline Day Drama: Enzo Fernández, Balogun and the Final-Hour Premier League Shuffle

With the 11pm BST transfer deadline looming, The Athletic reports a flurry of possible late deals: Arsenal are still chasing a forward, Enzo Fernández’s destination remains open with Manchester City in the mix, Ndiaye is tipped for a City move after Spurs had interest, Balogun looks set to move to Everton via Monaco for around £40m, Gabriel Martinelli faces a record Arsenal sale to Al Hilal, Mudryk could head to Tottenham on loan, Ibrahim Mbaye is poised to join Aston Villa, and Liverpool are closing in on Lucca Brughmans as Cody Gakpo appears likely to stay at Liverpool while City refocuses on Fernández.

Deadline Day Frenzy: European clubs rush to finalize last-minute deals
sports1 month ago

Deadline Day Frenzy: European clubs rush to finalize last-minute deals

Deadline Day DealSheet captures a frantic end to the summer window across Europe: Arsenal look unlikely to add more; Barca are close to signing Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal, while Manchester City push for Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye, Chelsea weigh further outs and arrivals, Liverpool have already spent big on Barcola and eye more wide options, Manchester United assess left-back and striker needs, Newcastle push to seal Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Spurs chase one last forward, and Real Madrid appear set to avoid further signings. It’s a high-stakes sprint of late deals, loans and strategic exits before the 11pm deadline.

Deadline Day Heats Up: NHL Trade Board 9.0 Highlights 50 Key Names
sports7 months ago

Deadline Day Heats Up: NHL Trade Board 9.0 Highlights 50 Key Names

The Athletic’s NHL Trade Board 9.0 catalogs the 50 players most likely to move at Deadline Day, pairing buzz with contract terms and market valuations. It spotlights stars at every position, notes early moves like Anaheim’s 1:11 a.m. ET acquisition of John Carlson, and frames the day as a flurry of potential hockey moves guided by Dom Luszczyszyn’s valuation model and Evolving-Hockey stats.