The summer window has closed, but transfer news never stops. England’s summer transfer window shut at 11pm BST on September 1, 2026, after a busy summer in which Premier League clubs reportedly spent around £3.49 billion. Now the focus is on January 2027. Here are the latest transfer rumours and targets doing the rounds today. Please remember that all of these are media reports and none of these deals are confirmed.
Transfer News Today: The Key Rumours at a Glance
- Alex Scott (Bournemouth): wanted by Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, but Bournemouth do not want to sell.
- Nico Williams (Athletic Club): Manchester United are reportedly ready to pay around €95 million.
- Alejandro Balde (Barcelona): reportedly set to leave, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Juventus interested.
- Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth): an Arsenal striker target, though a summer move is seen as more likely.
- Estêvão (Chelsea): Barcelona are reportedly watching him closely.
Alex Scott: Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal Circle
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is one of the most talked-about names. Chelsea had a bid rejected for the 23-year-old England international in the summer, and BBC Sport reports that Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are all expected to be interested in 2027. The problem for those clubs is that Bournemouth are reportedly not willing to sell Scott, Rayan or Kroupi in January. One report claims that Chelsea would have to meet an asking price of around €110 million to move for Scott.
Manchester United: Nico Williams and Defensive Options
Manchester United are reportedly willing to spend €95 million on Spain winger Nico Williams, according to Spanish outlet El Nacional. That would make him the club’s joint-second most expensive signing ever. Williams was on the scoresheet for Spain this week, as you can read in our report on Spain vs Croatia 4-1.
United are also reported to be looking at a left-back and a new striker. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has reportedly decided that Alejandro Balde will leave the club, and United, Liverpool and Juventus are expected to make offers in January. Another report links United with Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic as an upgrade on Joshua Zirkzee.
Arsenal: A Striker Is the Priority
Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign a striker in the coming transfer windows. Bournemouth’s 20-year-old forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored 13 goals in his debut Premier League season, is among the options, along with Brentford’s Kevin Schade. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says Barcelona, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have also had Kroupi on their shortlists, and that a summer deal looks more likely than one in January. Arsenal and Tottenham are also both reported to be tracking Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza.
Barcelona, Chelsea and Tottenham
Barcelona are reportedly keeping a close eye on Chelsea’s young winger Estêvão, with their sporting director Deco expected to start talks with Chelsea in 2027. Elsewhere, Tottenham have been linked with Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, who is also on the radar of Aston Villa.
How Reliable Are Transfer Rumours?
Treat every report with care. Many of these stories come from a single source, and clubs often deny interest or change their plans quickly. January deals are also harder to do, because clubs rarely want to sell important players in the middle of a season. According to one report, it is more common for clubs to look to the Premier League for January signings, because those players do not need time to adapt. We will update this page when a deal is confirmed or when the rumours change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the transfer window open now?
No. England’s summer window closed on September 1, 2026. Players without a club can still sign at any time.
When does the January 2027 window open?
The exact 2027 dates are not confirmed here. Last season, the winter window ran from January 1 to February 2, 2026, so a similar schedule is expected.
Are these transfers confirmed?
No. These are media reports and rumours, and no club has confirmed any of them.
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