Deadline Day Drama Guéhi Move Collapses

A focused look at the final day of the 2025/26 transfer window as clubs chase deadlines and big fees.

Deadline Day Drama Guéhi Move Collapses Zinchenko Finds a New Club

Transfermarkt tracks a flurry of deadline day activity across Europe as clubs rush to finalize moves before the window closes. Sunderland sealed the signing of Brian Brobbey from Ajax on a five-year deal for about €25 million, while Nottingham Forest moved to push a deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko, submitting a deal sheet before the 7pm deadline. Cyriel Dessers departed Rangers for Panathinaikos in a reported €4.2 million transfer, and Tottenham announced a season-long loan for Randal Kolo Muani from PSG with a €5 million fee but no purchase option. Arsenal completed Piero Hincapié on a loan that carries an obligation to buy next summer for €52 million, and Chelsea sent Fabio Vieira on loan to HSV as part of their deadline-day reshuffle. Crystal Palace confirmed the signing of Jaydee Canvot for €24 million, while Ben Chilwell moved to RC Strasbourg on a permanent basis. The day also featured late movements involving Liverpool submitting a deal sheet for Marc Guéhi and Chelsea failing to offload several players as the market swung into its final hours.

As the clock ran down, the market leaned toward loans with future buy options and long-term commitments. The chatter around potential record fees hinted at the scale of ambition among the Premier League big spenders, with clubs weighing immediate needs against long-term financial risk. In this environment, the transfer window underscored how strategy, budget discipline, and the appetite for short-term fixes are becoming inseparable in modern football, even as uncertainty about trophies and form lingers behind every deal.

Deadline day rarely looks like a single moment of clarity. It is a test of a club’s broader plan, its risk tolerance, and its willingness to trade future stability for a moment of impact. The surge in loan deals with obligatory purchases points to a market that wants flexibility while still betting on a long-term return. At the same time, the price tags on names like Guéhi reflect a market that values security and leadership in defense, even as some big moves fail to land. The real question is whether these last-minute shifts translate into sustainable success or simply a temporary spike in results that could complicate budgets next season.

Highlights

The window closes, but questions about value and strategy will linger as teams regroup