Fernandez joins Man City
Manchester City completed the late-window capture of Enzo Fernández on September 1, signing the Argentine midfielder from Chelsea for a British-record-equalling £125m. Fernández has agreed a five-year deal and said he’s ready to join a club ‘built for success’; the move matched the highest fee paid in Britain.
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Kone close to Chelsea move
Chelsea moved on deadline day to line up a midfield replacement and were reported close to agreeing a deal for Roma’s Manu Kone on September 1. Negotiations were described as advanced, with a fee of about £52m discussed and talks also exploring a loan for winger Jamie Gittens as part of the wider package.
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Mbaye signs for Aston Villa
Aston Villa confirmed the signing of 18-year-old PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye on September 1 in a deal reported around £47m. Villa described the youngster as ‘fast and fearless’; the club also completed the addition of centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis for a fee reported as £25m plus £5m in add-ons.
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Mudryk joins Spurs on loan
Tottenham completed a season-long loan for Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk on September 1, with an option to buy included. Spurs also moved to sign defender Tosin permanently as part of deadline-day business. Mudryk — a high-profile signing — arrives eager to reunite with manager Roberto De Zerbi.
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Barcola completes Liverpool move
Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola on August 31 with a five-year contract; the fee was reported as £106m guaranteed, potentially rising to £123m. Barcola becomes one of the summer window’s marquee arrivals and said he is proud to commit to Anfield for the coming seasons.
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Fernandez-Pardo joins Newcastle
Newcastle signed Matias Fernández-Pardo from Lille on September 1 for a reported fee of £51m. The 21-year-old forward has agreed a long-term contract and will wear the No.20 shirt; experts on Sky Sports called the move a smart fit for Newcastle’s system and highlighted his pace and direct running.
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