Transfer Deadline Day: 10 Key Deals to Look Out for as Premier League Clubs Race Against Time

Transfer deadline day key deals.

Transfer Deadline Day: 10 Key Deals to Look Out for as Premier League Clubs Race Against Time

Joel Omotto 11:57 - 01.09.2025

The transfer window shuts on Monday night with teams across Europe trying to make last-minute deals but which are the key moves to watch on deadline day?

The transfer window shuts on Monday night but which big-name players will likely have their futures decided on deadline day?

Yoane Wissa

Yoane Wissa of Brentford | IMAGO

The Brentford striker expressed a desire to move weeks ago, and even released a statement to this effect on Sunday, but his club had been holding out for a higher, believed to be £65 million, which Newcastle United find prohibitive.

It remains to be seen if the Bees will soften their stance to allow the DR Congo striker’s move to the Northeast of England.

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Marc Guehi

Marc Guehi is a Liverpool target | IMAGO

The Crystal Palace defender has told the club he wants to leave and join Liverpool but an agreement has not been reached as the Eagles are yet to find a replacement.

Liverpool are ready to pay £35 million which will allow Joe Gomez to leave and this is a deal that will likely be finalised late in the window.

Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez is wanted by Man United | Imago

Manchester United are close to solving their goalkeeping problems with Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez having agreed personal terms with them.

Martinez was dropped from the Villa squad to face Palace on Sunday and the decision was interpreted as an acceptance that he is leaving but a fee, believed to be £43 million, is yet to be agreed between the two clubs.

Facundo Buonanotte

Facundo Buonanotte.

Chelsea are reportedly moving with speed to sign Argentine midfielder Facundo Buonanotte on a loan deal without an obligation to buy. Chelsea view Buonanotte as perfect cover for Cole Palmer

Piero Hincapie

Piero Hincapie.

Left-back Piero Hincapie has reportedly completed his medical at Arsenal awaiting completion of his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.

His arrival will allow Jakub Kiwior to join FC Porto while Reiss Nelson, Sambi Albert Lokonga, Fabio Vieira and Oleksandr Zinchenko are all set to leave.

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to depart PSG for Man City. (Credit: Imago) Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City have reportedly reached a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

According to Fabrizio Romano, a fee of €35 million plus €4 million in add-ons has been agreed for the Italian shot-stopper.

Jadon Sancho

Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho
Manchester United's Jadon Sancho | Credit: IMAGO Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho.

Aston Villa contacted Manchester United over the potential move for Jadon Sancho, who is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, and talks are expected to accelerate on deadline day.

United are looking for a fee in the region of £25 million but the sticking point will be personal terms as Sancho has seen other deals fall through due to his high salary demands.

Kobbie Mainoo

Kobbie Mainoo. Photo/ Imago

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been trying to force a move from the club in search for regular gametime but the Red Devils have insisted he is not for sale. However, the academy graduate is keen to move and this could happen on deadline day, if United sign another midfielder.

Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson (Credit: Instagram)

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson thought he had secured a dream move to Bayern Munich but just as he had landed in Germany for his medical, he was recalled to London following Liam Delap’s injury.

Jackson is unhappy with the situation and it is reported that he could still leave if Chelsea find a compromise, hence a key deal to look out for on Monday.

Harvey Elliott

Harvey Elliott.

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is also looking for regular gametime and has been exploring the possibility for an exit.

Liverpool have so far blocked his departure, with RB Leipzig interested, but it is believed that a fee in the region of £50 million could entice the Premier League champions to sell.