10 biggest deadline day deals of 2026 summer transfer window

After weeks of negotiations, City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125 million, equalling the British transfer record.

The Argentina midfielder reunites with his former Chelsea boss in a statement move that capped City’s midfield overhaul. City also added Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for a fee that could rise to £65 million.

Tottenham were busy across London, completing a double deal with Chelsea. Mykhailo Mudryk joined on a season-long loan with a £75 million option to buy, reuniting with Roberto De Zerbi, while Tosin Adarabioyo arrived permanently.

Other notable deadline day activity included Robert Sanchez moving on loan from Chelsea to Como, Malick Fofana joining Sunderland from Lyon for approximately £31 million, and several high-profile loans and smaller permanent switches across the Premier League and Europe.

• Enzo Fernandez – Chelsea to Manchester City: £125m

• Iliman Ndiaye – Everton to Manchester City: £60m + £5m add-ons (up to £65m)

• Mykhailo Mudryk – Chelsea to Tottenham: Season-long loan + £75m option to buy

• Tosin Adarabioyo – Chelsea to Tottenham: £7m + add-ons

• Malick Fofana – Lyon to Sunderland: £26m

• Robert Sanchez – Chelsea to Como: Season-long loan

• Kevin Danso – Tottenham to Sunderland: Loan with obligation to buy -£25m

• Marc Guiu – Chelsea to RB Leipzig: Around £14.6m

• Ethan Nwaneri – Arsenal to Borussia Dortmund: Season-long loan