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Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro says Balogun pulled out of the £40m Everton transfer due to how Everton handled his medical, disputing the player’s health concerns; Monaco also reneged on a Chelsea deal for Lamine Camara as late transfer-day drama and medical scrutiny unfolded, with Everton pushing to finalize a late move.
Chelsea were furious as Monaco halted the €55 million transfer of Lamine Camara on deadline day after agreeing terms; Fabrizio Romano had announced it, only for Monaco to pull the plug. Balogun's move to Everton also collapsed after medical issues, leaving Chelsea empty-handed as time ran out.
Houston Dynamo have transferred midfielder Jack McGlynn to Stoke City for a fee reportedly up to $5.5 million. The 23-year-old US international departs after four seasons in Houston, having logged 186 appearances for the Philadelphia Union and Dynamo with 17 goals and 29 assists, plus 2 goals and 6 assists in 18 MLS matches this season. He has 13 USMNT caps and has featured in the 2025 Gold Cup and the 2024 Olympics.
Manchester City’s £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez is described as a bold rebuild move, but the piece argues the deal carries three problems: a colossal cost with doubts over value, temperamental and disciplinary red flags from the midfielder, and tactical questions about how he fits City’s midfield alongside Rodri and Bernardo Silva (amid plans that also involve Anderson and Bouaddi).
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.
Manchester City have completed a £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca. The Argentina World Cup winner is viewed as a trusted, captain-like presence to anchor a midfield that has lost senior players this summer, filling a gap left by departures such as Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez. After previously weighing other targets, City prioritised Fernandez to bolster the side’s big-game quality and title challenges across all competitions this season.
Everton’s deadline-day bid for Folarin Balogun collapsed after the USMNT striker decided not to proceed, even though a new deal had been renegotiated and a dealsheet submitted. Reported package was around €45 million plus €5 million in add-ons (about £38–£40 million). Balogun, who starred for Monaco this season, remains with Monaco for now, leaving Everton short of attacking options as they navigate squad needs ahead of January.
Manchester City announced the £65m signing of winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton on a five-year contract, with a £60m fixed fee and £5m in add-ons, after failing to land Cody Gakpo; the move boosts City’s width options as they push ahead with plans including a potential Enzo Fernandez transfer.
Mykhailo Mudryk has joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Chelsea with a £75 million purchase option, in a surprising deadline-day move that follows a two-year ban-related absence from football and a mixed spell at Chelsea. Roberto De Zerbi has praised Mudryk’s ability to change games, suggesting he could become an important player for Spurs this season.
Barcelona unveiled Gabriel Jesus after signing him from Arsenal on a three-year deal until 2029, with the Brazil forward saying the move is a dream, he even took a pay cut, and he’s eager to contribute under coach Hansi Flick; he has already spoken with teammates like Raphinha and Cancelo and stressed he’s not here to be a ‘Plan B’ to Alvarez, and he can play as a striker or winger as he waits for tactical talks this week.
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for about €10m upfront plus up to €4.5m in add-ons. The 29-year-old Brazil forward, who made 123 appearances for Arsenal with 32 goals and 22 assists, said he took a significant pay cut to join Barca as they rebuild their forward line after Lewandowski and Ferran Torres left, and he arrives after recovering from knee and ACL injuries.
Mark Mitchell is transferring from Kentucky to Missouri, avoiding eligibility hurdles under the SEC intraconference transfer policy and signaling a major shift in Kentucky’s projected season and roster outlook.
Everton have reached an agreement with Monaco to sign Folarin Balogun for around £40m upfront (€45m) plus €5m in add-ons, with personal terms still to be finalised; Balogun, who scored 19 goals in 43 appearances for Monaco last season and impressed for the US at the World Cup, would bolster Everton’s attack as they bid to replace Beto, who is close to a Fiorentina move, leaving Thierno Barry as the club’s current recognised striker.
Liverpool have completed the signing of Bradley Barcola from PSG for £106m upfront, with add-ons potentially rising to £17m and a £4.3m solidarity payment to Lyon; the 23-year-old France international signed a five-year contract, will wear No. 29, and is seen as a key weapon to replace Mohamed Salah and bolster Liverpool's attack in the Premier League.
Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from PSG for up to £123m (initial £106m plus £17m in add-ons), signing a five-year contract and taking the No. 29 shirt. The 23-year-old becomes Liverpool's fifth summer recruit and adds depth to Andoni Iraola's attack amid Mohamed Salah's departure, Hugo Ekitike's long-term injury absence, and a potential Cody Gakpo sale. Barcola scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in 49 games for PSG last season, and represented France at the 2026 World Cup. The deal also includes a solidarity payment to Lyon related to Barcola's move to Paris in 2023.