With the European summer transfer window set to slam shut on 1 September, clubs across the continent are scrambling to complete their business before the 2026/27 season gets fully underway. While some sides have already wrapped up their dealings, several Premier League heavyweights are still working the phones in search of late reinforcements.
Barcelona's swoop for Rodri and moves involving Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson and Bruno Guimaraes have already shaped the summer narrative, but Manchester City, Newcastle and Aston Villa are all seeking replacements for departed stars, while Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and even reigning champions Arsenal are chasing further additions. Tottenham, despite already spending heavily, may not be finished either.
One of the window's longest-running sagas concerns PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who has been strongly linked with Liverpool. No formal bid has been lodged yet, but talks between the clubs continue. PSG reportedly want around £145m, though Liverpool hope a fee closer to £120m can be agreed. Barcola's absence from PSG's Super Cup squad, coupled with the club's recruitment of Maghnes Akliouche, Mika Godts and Ferran Torres, suggests the Ligue 1 champions are bracing for his exit.
At Chelsea, midfielder Enzo Fernandez remains a subject of intrigue after a difficult summer that included a World Cup final defeat and being sent off, and was jeered by his own supporters upon returning to Stamford Bridge. Manchester City's Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with the Argentine, is keen on a reunion. Chelsea had set a Friday deadline for offers, and with that having passed, the club currently expects him to stay — though City could still test their resolve with a bid close to the £120m valuation. Manager Xabi Alonso said Fernandez is