Transfer Deadline Day Countdown: Deals That Could Still Happen
Two matchweeks in, and the transfer window is about to have the final say on how this season's squads actually look. With a World Cup summer already producing record spending, deadline week has a habit of throwing up late surprises — especially for clubs that have spotted weaknesses in their first two matches. Here's where things stand.
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When Does the Window Close?
The Premier League summer transfer window closes on Tuesday, 1 September at 11pm BST, with clubs given a two-hour grace period after that to complete outstanding paperwork if it was submitted on time. It's worth flagging clearly: that's a day later than deadline day has fallen in recent summers, so if you're used to the window shutting on the last day of August, this year runs a little longer.
Rumours Worth Watching
Liverpool are reportedly still chasing Bradley Barcola as they continue reshaping the squad following Mohamed Salah's departure — a deal that would add another attacking body to a front line still finding its shape under Andoni Iraola. Chelsea, fresh off a strong start under Xabi Alonso, are said to be exploring a swap deal involving Julián Álvarez, which would be a significant statement so soon after the club's record outlay on Morgan Rogers. There's also continued transfer-market noise around Jude Bellingham and a possible Premier League move, though nothing concrete has materialised.
Closer to home, Arsenal have already added Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, extending Villa's summer of outgoing business — Konsa joins Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Donyell Malen as senior players who've left Villa Park since June. It's a genuinely striking amount of turnover for a club that started the season with top-four ambitions, and it's easy to see the thin squad as part of the story behind Villa's heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton in Matchweek 1.
Elsewhere, Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has publicly ruled out a deadline-day exit despite persistent transfer talk, which should settle one of the more talked-about will-he-won't-he stories of the window.
The Betting Angle on Late Deals
Deadline-day signings rarely make an instant first-team impact, but they can shift a squad's outright and top-four pricing even before a new arrival kicks a ball — particularly if a struggling club addresses an obvious weakness at the last minute. Watch for movement in markets tied to any club that makes a late defensive addition after a shaky start, and be cautious about overreacting to a marquee attacking signing in the short term — new players typically need several weeks to integrate, even at the top level.
For clubs still searching for their first win, a genuine upgrade before deadline day is also worth factoring into next-few-matchweeks markets rather than this weekend's fixtures specifically — integration takes time, even with quality additions.
What's Next
We'll have a full round-up of every confirmed deal as deadline day plays out, plus what it means for the markets heading into September. In the meantime, check our Premier League Winner Odds hub for live outright pricing, and our Premier League 2026/27 Betting Guide for the full markets rundown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The window closes on Tuesday, 1 September at 11pm BST, with a two-hour grace period for clubs to complete paperwork on deals submitted before the deadline.
Aston Villa have seen the heaviest outgoing business of any club, losing Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, Donyell Malen and Ezri Konsa since the window opened in June.
No — Jesus has publicly ruled out a move despite ongoing transfer speculation.