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Wrexham push to land Sheffield United's O'Hare before deadline

Wrexham are closing in on a deadline day deal for Sheffield United midfielder Callum O'Hare, with the 28-year-old expected to undergo a medical before the 23:00 BST cutoff. The permanent move is valued at around £6.5m and would make him the club's seventh summer signing.

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Arsenal Complete De Almeida Signing from PSG Ahead of Deadline

Arsenal have agreed to sign France defender Elisa de Almeida from PSG for approximately £550,000. The 28-year-old centre-back will provide defensive cover as the Gunners prepare for their season opener against Brighton on 6 September.

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Wrexham sign Burnley centre-back Worrall on two-year deal

Wrexham have signed centre-back Joe Worrall from Burnley on a two-year contract with an optional third year. The 29-year-old joins ahead of the transfer deadline to bolster a defence that has failed to keep a clean sheet in four matches.

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Complete Guide to Transfer Deadline Day: Dates, Rules and Potential Moves

A comprehensive guide to transfer deadline day 2026, covering closing times across Europe, deal sheet rules, squad registration limits, and the high-profile players who could still move before 23:00 BST on 1 September.

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All confirmed transfers completed on Premier League deadline day

Track all confirmed transfers completed on Premier League deadline day, 1 September 2026. The window closes at 23:00 BST, with Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League deadlines on Thursday.

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Test your knowledge with three daily football quizzes

Challenge yourself with three daily football quizzes: identify players with minimal clues in Who Am I?, answer five questions in five minutes, or solve a fiendishly difficult brainteaser. Questions today from Joe Rindl, Flora Snelson, Patrick and Zac.

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Man City Opens Negotiations With Chelsea for Fernandez Transfer

Manchester City have opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a minimum of £120m. The 25-year-old Argentina international, who scored 10 Premier League goals last season, has worked previously with City manager Enzo Maresca and is open to the move.

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Sunderland secure season-long loan for Spurs defender Danso

Sunderland have secured a season-long loan deal for Tottenham defender Kevin Danso, with an option to make the move permanent. The transfer was made possible by Spurs' signing of Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea.

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Saka's second-half strike secures Arsenal victory at Villa Park

Bukayo Saka's second-half goal secured Arsenal's narrow victory at Aston Villa on 31 August 2026. The winger's decisive strike proved the difference in a closely contested encounter, with Arsenal maintaining their recent dominance in this fixture.

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Swansea complete £1m signing of Huddersfield midfielder Iorpenda

Swansea City have completed the permanent signing of Huddersfield Town midfielder Tom Iorpenda for approximately £1 million. The 21-year-old has signed a three-year contract and could debut against Watford on Tuesday after impressing on loan at Notts County.

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Everton in talks to sign US striker Balogun from Monaco before deadline

Everton have submitted a formal bid to Monaco for US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the transfer deadline on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has agreed personal terms in principle, though Monaco's £40m valuation remains a sticking point in negotiations.

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The Decade That Almost Never Was: How Messi Nearly Retired Before His Greatest Triumphs

Lionel Messi retired from Argentina duty as the nation's all-time leading scorer, but a decade earlier he nearly walked away forever after Copa America heartbreak. A public campaign brought him back, leading to four major trophies and redemption.

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