Manchester City matches the British transfer record with a £125m deal for Enzo Fernández, while clubs across the league finalize late-window moves.

Manchester City has agreed to a £125m deal to sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, matching the British transfer record. The transaction is a fixed fee with no additional clauses. As the transfer deadline approaches, multiple clubs are finalizing player movements, including significant departures from Everton and ongoing negotiations for players like Lyon winger Malick Fofana.

Major Transfers and Departures

Everton striker Beto has completed a £15.5m move to Fiorentina, with further departures expected at the club. Meanwhile, Everton is working on three arrivals: a £40m deal for Folarin Balogun from Monaco, a £4m transfer for Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon, and a season-long loan for Jack Grealish. Elsewhere, Nick Woltemade has joined Juventus on a one-year loan from Newcastle for approximately £3.5m.

Loan Deals and Negotiations

Leeds United is in negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt for forward Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, with an option to make the loan permanent for £26m. Liam Kitching has moved from Coventry to Sheffield United on a season-long loan. In a competitive pursuit for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, Sunderland secured the player after a late challenge from Crystal Palace, with Fofana departing for Newcastle airport.

League Spending Trends

The Premier League's total gross spending for the summer window has surpassed £3bn, following Aston Villa’s £47m purchase of Ibrahim Mbaye. Chelsea currently leads the list of highest spenders in the window with €406.7m, followed by Tottenham at €354.7m. The seven highest-spending clubs in the current window are all from England.