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Every summer, Transfer Deadline Day brings thrills, excitement, and promise to many clubs throughout the Premier League and all of Europe.
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Even with the 2026/27 season already under way, clubs have been able to secure outside talent and bring players into the mix, both superstars and squad contributors alike.
Top Premier League clubs have spent big money already on the likes of Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson, Bradley Barcola, and many other star players, but there are still funds to be spent before the transfer window slams shut. Teams like Tottenham, Everton, Chelsea, and even defending champions Arsenal have been linked to other players who could join before the registration period ends.
Outside of Europe, other top clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, and many other big-name sides are looking to keep wheeling and dealing all the way up until the very end.
The Sporting News is tracking every Deadline Day deal as the transfer window nears a dramatic close.
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Transfer deadline day live updates
All times ET.
DONE DEAL: Marc Guiu joins RB Leipzig from Chelsea
5 a.m. — Chelsea remain the masters of selling players. Striker Marc Guiu has joined RB Leipzig, with the fee reported by Fabrizio Romano to be £15 million ($20.3 million). That represents decent profit on a player signed for less than half that amount two years ago.
🔴⚪️ Exclusive story, confirmed: Marc Guiu signs in as new RB Leipzig player. 🇪🇸
Chelsea receive £15m package for permanent deal. https://t.co/ZsTFE9TyXb pic.twitter.com/VlUAYyqSj6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2026
HERE WE GO!
3 a.m. — Welcome to coverage from The Sporting News of Transfer Deadline Day at the conclusion of the 2026 summer transfer window!
While plenty of big-money business has already been completed, there are still many top deals still reportedly in the works. We’re tracking stories such as Folarin Balogun to Everton, Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, Enzo Fernandez to Man City, and many more!
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Biggest completed transfers on deadline day
| Player | From | To | Fee ($) |
| Marc Guiu | Chelsea | RB Leipzig | 20.3m |
What time does the transfer window close?
The transfer deadline for Premier League clubs falls on Tuesday, September 1 at 11 p.m. local time (6 p.m. ET). The deadline for Spain’s top clubs in La Liga is one minute before that on the same day, while Italy has a 2 p.m. ET deadline on September 1.
The deadlines in France and Germany are exactly 24 hours earlier than the one for Serie A teams.
The Dutch Eredivisie window closes on September 2, two days before the deadline for Turkish Super Lig clubs to make signings.
Transfer deadline day, time for Summer 2026
| Country | Transfer window closing date | Closing time |
| France | Monday, August 31 | 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET |
| Germany | Monday, August 31 | 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET |
| Italy | Tuesday, September 1 | 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET |
| Spain | Tuesday, September 1 | 10:59 p.m. GMT / 5:59 p.m. ET |
| England | Tuesday, September 1 | 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET |
When does the Saudi Arabia transfer window close?
The window for clubs in the Saudi Pro League closes a little later than in Europe’s major leagues, shutting on October 12.
Even though the Pro League has collectively dialled back its huge spending, this creates a useful period of time for players who have not secured a move within Europe to get on the move.
Is the MLS transfer window open?
The MLS extended its secondary transfer window to run from July 13 to September 2 to further align with the wider global soccer schedule.
MLS will eventually be shifting to a fully European calendar starting next summer.
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