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Marc Casado is leaving Barcelona to join Deportivo La Coruna for more playing time, with a buy-back clause allowing a future return. The La Masia product made his Barca debut in 2022 and became a key figure under Hansi Flick in 2024/25 before making his Spain senior debut.

According to London Football News, Enzo Fernandez's £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City was completed on Tuesday night, driven by his close relationship with Maresca and his determination to leave. The deal sets a new Chelsea record for transfer income and a Manchester City record for a signing. Chelsea had previously withdrawn the asking price after City missed an August 14 deadline, and later saw two bids for Lamine Camara rejected.

Per Transfermarkt, Aston Villa earned €360m in a single transfer window, tying Monaco's record, with Man City third at €337m. Chelsea, Atletico, PSG, Newcastle and Leipzig also appear in the top ten.

On deadline day, Atletico Madrid accelerate their move for Lyon's 34-year-old Argentine left-back Tagliafico, edging out Juventus. Lyon's financial situation aids his exit, with Atletico getting positive player signals but still needing a club-to-club agreement, while offloading players to create wage space.

League One Stevenage are leading the chase to sign Arsenal's 20-year-old goalkeeper Setford on loan. Arsenal, who added Meslier as third-choice behind Raya and Kepa, are ready to let Setford gain experience elsewhere. Stevenage's No. 1 Marshall may depart for Millwall, opening the door for Setford.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester City's documentary 'A Beautiful Obsession' reveals dressing-room footage. Guardiola used Reijnders' Milan experience to lecture him, asking publicly whether he wants to relive his final season at Milan without European football. After Reijnders said no, Guardiola turned to the squad and demanded they remember the feeling of failure, making clear they must win if they do not want to repeat the same fate.

After the second round of the Premier League, BBC pundit Deeney named his Team of the Week: goalkeeper Tsolakis (Hull City) kept a clean sheet; defenders Ajayi (Hull City), Mujiele (Sunderland), and Tarkowski (Everton) scored; midfielders McAtee (Nottingham Forest), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) with a hat-trick and an assist, Cherki (Manchester City), Elanga (Newcastle), and Wissa (Newcastle); forwards Joao Pedro (Chelsea) and Haaland (Manchester City) with a brace.

Manchester City and Chelsea are in final-stage talks for Enzo Fernandez's £120m+ transfer, with the Argentine favoring a City move to reunite with Maresca, while Chelsea seeks a replacement.

Milan are closing in on Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel, having offered €20-25 million against Lecce's €30 million demand. The player prefers Milan over Fulham, and Milan may offload Tomori first. A final decision is expected within hours.

French media report that Juventus may revive their pursuit of Marseille defender Emerson. With Juan Cabal having agreed to join Atalanta, Juventus are in urgent need of defensive reinforcement. Primary target Tagliafico faces competition from Atletico Madrid, and if that move collapses, Juventus will turn to Emerson. The Italy international, whose Marseille contract runs until 2027, is familiar with Serie A from spells at Roma and Chelsea. With Marseille looking to reduce costs and sell players, a formal Juventus bid could bring Emerson back to Italy.

Barcelona new signing Jesus said at his unveiling press conference that being labeled Plan B or Plan C is not offensive; the real offense is being called a bad person. He stressed that not being able to play is the worst, and joining Barcelona is a dream come true. He recalled childhood memories of watching Barcelona in the Champions League and confirmed he took a significant pay cut to fulfill his dream, aiming to win the Champions League with Barcelona this year.

Barcelona new signing Jesus stated at his introductory press conference that the transfer was completed quickly and he aims to help the team, but insists he is not there to elevate it given the squad's existing strength. He thanked Deco, Flick, and the president, confirmed full fitness after a knee injury, and said he can play multiple forward positions while emphasizing the team already has world-class quality across the pitch.

Brighton have agreed a deal with Millwall for winger Femi Azeez, with a base fee of £12.5m rising above £15m. The 25-year-old, who scored 11 goals and assisted 7 in the Championship this season, will join on deadline day after a medical, signing a four-year contract with an option for a further year.

Barcelona have officially confirmed the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for €10 million, with the forward agreeing to a contract until 2029.

League One side Stevenage are leading the race to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Setford on loan, with negotiations reportedly underway. The 20-year-old is set to gain first-team experience away from the Gunners after they signed Meliet as third-choice keeper this summer, while Stevenage's pursuit is linked to their No.1 keeper Phillip Marshall's potential move to Millwall.

British media exclusively revealed that Newcastle United have formally rejected Nottingham Forest's second bid for winger Jacob Murphy, worth £15 million. The 31-year-old's contract with the Magpies runs until summer 2027, with a current Transfermarkt valuation of €12 million.

Former Premier League champion Danny Simpson believes Barcola and Isak have the quality to break down defenses and help Liverpool win the title. He highlights Barcola's explosive pace and potential partnership with Isak, noting Liverpool's £123m signing may need to adapt to the right wing. Simpson expects the speedy duo to contribute many goals this season.

Crystal Palace hijacked Sunderland's move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana on deadline day, agreeing a €39 million package including bonuses. Palace manager Glasner's personal phone call convinced the Belgian to choose London, though Sunderland and Arsenal remain in the picture before the window shuts.

BBC reports that Manchester City and Chelsea are in the final stage of negotiations for Enzo Fernandez's transfer exceeding £120 million, with Chelsea already looking for a replacement.

Palmeiras have officially announced a contract extension with 27-year-old Argentine striker Jose Lopez until the end of 2030. Since joining in 2022, he has scored 78 goals in 225 appearances, with 21 goals in 45 matches this season as the team's top scorer for 2026. He helped Argentina reach the last World Cup final and has won 5 titles with Palmeiras, ranking as the club's third-highest scorer of the 21st century.