Deadline Day Drama: Liverpool’s Guéhi Move Falls Through While Uche Joins the Ranks

Deadline day as it happens: Liverpool deal for Guéhi collapses, Uche deal completed
Deadline day as it happens: Liverpool deal for Guéhi collapses, Uche deal completed
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    <p>Welcome to the <em>Transfermarkt</em> recap of the thrilling events that transpired on Monday's transfer deadline for the 2025/26 summer window. The past weeks were filled with excitement and surprises, and as we approached the final hours of transfer activities in Europe’s leading leagues, it was clear that the window would wrap up with significant action. While we've documented the major stories on our website, this summary serves to highlight any transfers you may have missed from Monday.</p>
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    <h3>23:35 - Celtic Secures Norwegian Forward</h3>
    <p>Scottish Premiership champions Celtic concluded their evening with an intriguing acquisition: Hammarby IF winger Sebastian Tounekti for a fee of €6m.</p>

    <h3>22:48 - Reiss Nelson Joins Brentford on Loan</h3>
    <p>Brentford has obtained Reiss Nelson on loan from Arsenal, which includes an option to buy. Nelson has garnered 61 appearances for the Gunners and previously played for Fulham. At 25 years old, he has contributed a total of 19 goals during his loan spells at Hoffenheim and Feyenoord.</p>

    <h3>22:44 - Vardy's Surprising Move to Italy</h3>
    <p>Jamie Vardy, former Leicester City striker and Premier League champion, has made a surprising switch to Serie B side U.S. Cremonese. Despite links to several clubs this summer, he has opted for Italy, potentially marking the final chapter of his career.</p>

    <h3>22:27 - Zinchenko Loaned to Nottingham Forest</h3>
    <p>Nottingham Forest has confirmed the loan signing of Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko for the remainder of the season. Linked with a summer exit from Mikel Arteta's side, the Ukrainian will remain in the Premier League with Forest.</p>

    <h3>22:13 - Uche Joins Crystal Palace</h3>
    <p>Christantus Uche has officially moved from Getafe to Crystal Palace on loan, which includes a conditional obligation to purchase for £17m (€20m). Uche expressed his excitement: “This moment is unbelievable. I'm very lucky to be here today and this club represents a significant opportunity for me.”</p>

    <h3>21:35 - Sunderland Signs Brobbey</h3>
    <p>Newly-promoted Sunderland has confirmed the signing of Ajax striker Brian Brobbey on a five-year deal, reportedly for €25m.</p>

    <h3>21:09 - Nottingham Finalizes Zinchenko Deal</h3>
    <p>Reports indicate that Nottingham Forest is set to finalize a deal for Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, having submitted a deal sheet before the 7 PM deadline, following discussions on personal terms.</p>

    <h3>20:59 - Rangers Striker Transfers to Greece</h3>
    <p>Rangers have announced the departure of centre forward Cyriel Dessers to Greek side Panathinaikos for around €4.2m.</p>

    <h3>20:20 - Tottenham Signs Kolo Muani on Loan</h3>
    <p>Tottenham Hotspur has secured Randal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain for a straight fee of €5m, without an option to buy.</p>

    <h3>19:57 - Arsenal Signs Hincapié, Vieira Moves Out</h3>
    <p>Arsenal has confirmed the signing of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen, arriving on an initial loan with a future obligation to buy for €52m. Concurrently, Fabio Vieira has been loaned to HSV for the season.</p>

    <h3>19:32 - Crystal Palace Secures Canvot</h3>
    <p>Crystal Palace has completed the acquisition of 19-year-old French defender Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse for a fee of €24m.</p>

    <h3>19:26 - Ben Chilwell's Surprise Move to Strasbourg</h3>
    <p>Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell has signed a two-year contract with Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg, marking a permanent move.</p>

    <h3>19:17 - Liverpool Submits Guéhi Deal Sheet</h3>
    <p>Liverpool has reportedly lodged a deal sheet for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi in a bid to finalize a €40.6m transfer ahead of the deadline.</p>

    <h3>19:12 - Chelsea's Attempts to Offload Duo Fail</h3>
    <p>Chelsea has not successfully moved on Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi before the transfer deadline, although both players may still exit as the Turkish and Saudi windows remain open.</p>

    <h3>19:04 - Burnley Completes Luis Loan Move</h3>
    <p>Burnley has successfully signed Benfica midfielder Florentino on a season-long loan with a permanent option.</p>

    <h3>19:00 - Transfer Deadline Reached</h3>
    <p>The transfer deadline has officially passed. Stay tuned for a list of confirmed deals completed before the cutoff.</p>

    <h3>18:55 - Manchester United's Antony Joins Real Betis</h3>
    <p>Antony has exited Manchester United to join Real Betis on a permanent deal, with a reported fee of €25m plus €3m in potential bonuses.</p>

    <h3>18:51 - Sunderland Nears Brobbey Transfer</h3>
    <p>Sunderland is finalizing the signing of Brian Brobbey from Ajax for €20m, with an additional €5m in add-ons following an agreement after losing Marc Guiu from his loan.</p>

    <h3>18:47 - Højlund's Loan Deal to Napoli</h3>
    <p>Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund has joined Napoli on a season-long loan, with a €6m loan fee, binding the club to a permanent deal if they qualify for the UEFA Champions League.</p>

    <h3>18:38 - Brighton's Sarmiento Moves to Cremonese</h3>
    <p>Brighton's 20-year-old prospect Jeremy Sarmiento has joined Serie A newboys Cremonese on a season-long loan.</p>

    <h3>18:17 - Fulham Finalizes Chukwueze Loan</h3>
    <p>Fulham is set to finalize the signing of AC Milan's Samuel Chukwueze on an initial loan, with the option to purchase for a potential total of €26m.</p>

    <h3>18:02 - Boniface Nears Bremen Move</h3>
    <p>Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has completed a medical in preparation for his loan to Bundesliga rivals Werder Bremen, despite interest from West Ham.</p>

    <h3>17:37 - Crystal Palace Plans Late Deals</h3>
    <p>Crystal Palace is pivoting to finalize a loan for Tottenham's Manor Solomon and pursuing AC Milan's Strahinja Pavlović following the failure of Igor's loan from Brighton.</p>

    <h3>17:19 - Wissa's Move to Newcastle Coming Together</h3>
    <p>A deadline-day move for Brentford's Yoane Wissa to Newcastle appears imminent, with a reported €63.6m transfer nearly finalized.</p>

    <h3>16:56 - Galatasaray's Gündoğan Pursuit</h3>
    <p>Galatasaray and Manchester City are in advanced talks for İlkay Gündoğan, with City believed to have sanctioned his transfer.</p>

    <h3>16:42 - Igor's move collapses</h3>
    <p>The loan deal for Brighton defender Igor to Crystal Palace has fallen through, raising questions about Marc Guéhi's potential transfer to Liverpool.</p>

    <h3>16:33 - Lokonga's Exit from Arsenal</h3>
    <p>Midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has left Arsenal to join Bundesliga side HSV on a permanent deal.</p>

    <h3>16:30 - Bournemouth Signs Milosavljević</h3>
    <p>Bournemouth has announced the signing of 18-year-old defender Veljko Milosavljević from Red Star Belgrade for a fee of €15m, alongside a 10% sell-on clause.</p>

    <h3>16:07 - El Khannouss Joins Stuttgart</h3>
    <p>Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss has completed a loan move to Stuttgart, with an obligation to buy for €30m next summer.</p>

    <h3>16:01 - Javi Galán to Nottingham Forest</h3>
    <p>Nottingham Forest has reached an agreement for Atletico Madrid full-back Javi Galán for an undisclosed fee, with a three-year contract planned.</p>

    <h3>15:42 - Hincapié Passes Arsenal Medical</h3>
    <p>Arsenal's Piero Hincapié has reportedly passed his medical as he gears up for a loan from Bayer Leverkusen with an eventual permanent move.</p>

    <h3>15:19 - Liverpool's Guéhi Agreement</h3>
    <p>Liverpool has struck a deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi over €40.4m, with a 10% sell-on clause included.</p>

    <h3>15:04 - Wolves Signs Arokodare</h3>
    <p>Wolves have secured the signing of striker Tolu Arokodare from Genk for €27m on a four-year contract, following a successful season in Belgium.</p>

    <h3>15:02 - Chelsea Signs Buonanotte</h3>
    <p>Argentine player Facundo Buonanotte has joined Chelsea on a season-long loan from Brighton, without an option to permanently transfer.</p>

    <h3>14:46 - Nicolas Jackson's Loan to Bayern Nears Finalization</h3>
    <p>Following previous complications, Nicolas Jackson's loan move to Bayern Munich is now close to completion with an obligation to buy.</p>

    <h3>14:36 - Mainoo Stays at Manchester United</h3>
    <p>Despite considering a loan move, Manchester United has maintained its stance that Kobbie Mainoo will remain at the club this window.</p>

    <h3>14:24 - Tyrique George's Move to Fulham</h3>
    <p>Tyrique George is on track to join Fulham from Chelsea for €25.4m, with terms agreed for a five-year contract after his first appearance this season.</p>

    <h3>14:18 - Enciso Joins Strasbourg</h3>
    <p>Strasbourg has confirmed the signing of Paraguayan forward Julio Enciso from Brighton, with prospects for a future at Chelsea.</p>

    <h3>14:13 - Wrexham's €7.5m Bid for Ben Sheaf</h3>
    <p>Wrexham is nearing an announcement on the €7.5m signing of Coventry City captain Ben Sheaf, reportedly after medical clearance.</p>

    <h3>13:58 - Inter Clinches Deal for Akanji</h3>
    <p>Inter Milan has reached an agreement with Manchester City for Manuel Akanji's loan, including a buy option contingent on certain conditions.</p>

    <h3>13:36 - Osula's Big Move to Frankfurt</h3>
    <p>Newcastle striker William Osula is on the brink of a €34.6m transfer to Frankfurt, which may include a buy-back option.</p>

    <h3>13:26 - Aston Villa's Agreement with Liverpool for Elliott</h3>
    <p>Aston Villa has reportedly agreed to secure Harvey Elliott from Liverpool under a structured loan with an obligation to buy next summer.</p>

    <h3>13:17 - Kevin in London for Fulham Move</h3>
    <p>Shakhtar winger Kevin is in London finalizing his move to Fulham, with the expected transfer fee around €42m.</p>

    <h3>12:55 - Spurs Finalize Kolo Muani Loan</h3>
    <p>Tottenham has completed a deal with PSG for Randal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan, without options for a permanent transfer.</p>

    <h3>12:50 - Inter Milan's Interest in Akanji</h3>
    <p>Inter Milan is interested in signing Manuel Akanji as a potential replacement for Benjamin Pavard, pending transfer developments.</p>

    <h3>12:37 - Villa Pursues Elliott Loan</h3>
    <p>Aston Villa is working to finalize a loan deal for Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, focusing on UEFA financial compliance.</p>

    <h3>12:32 - Fulham Reignites Sterling Interest</h3>
    <p>Fulham has renewed interest in Chelsea's Raheem Sterling while also negotiating with Shakhtar regarding Kevin and Samuel Chukwueze.</p>

    <h3>12:23 - Palace's Approach for Uche</h3>
    <p>Crystal Palace is finalizing a transfer for Getafe's promising midfielder Christantus Uche for a sum near €19.6m.</p>

    <h3>12:15 - Nottingham Forest Eyes Bakwa</h3>
    <p>Nottingham Forest is closing in on a deal for Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa, with discussions surrounding a fee over €40m.</p>

    <h3>11:58 - Brentford Signs Reiss Nelson from Arsenal</h3>
    <p>Brentford has reportedly finalized a loan agreement for winger Reiss Nelson from Arsenal, opting not to pursue other Premier League suitors.</p>

    <h3>11:54 - United Secures Goalkeeper Lammens</h3>
    <p>Manchester United has agreed to sign Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens for €21m plus add-ons, aiming for completion before the 7 PM deadline.</p>

    <h3>11:50 - Manchester United Pursues Stiller</h3>
    <p>Manchester United is reportedly considering a Deadline Day bid for Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, with a delegation dispatched for negotiations.</p>

    <h3>11:46 - Spurs Near Kolo Muani Agreement</h3>
    <p>Negotiations continue for Tottenham's personal agreement with PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani, with a push for an obligatory buy clause.</p>

    <h3>11:41 - Guéhi's Prospect of Joining Liverpool</h3>
    <p>Reports suggest Crystal Palace’s impending signing of defender Igor might facilitate captain Marc Guéhi's move to Liverpool.</p>

    <h3>11:30 - Isak Undergoing Medical with Liverpool</h3>
    <p>Alexander Isak is currently undergoing a medical at Liverpool as he transitions from Newcastle, marking what could be a record-breaking transfer.</p>

    <h3>11:25 - Igor's Move to Crystal Palace</h3>
    <p>Brighton centre-back Igor is set to join Crystal Palace, potentially influencing Marc Guéhi's imminent transfer to Liverpool.</p>

    <h3>10:57 - Jackson's Potential Return to Bayern</h3>
    <p>After previous talks fell through, negotiations for Nicolas Jackson's move to Bayern Munich have resumed and may close before the deadline.</p>

    <h3>10:44 - Erik ten Hag Separates from Bayer Leverkusen</h3>
    <p>In managerial news, Erik ten Hag is departing Bayer Leverkusen just three games into the season as confirmed by <em>Sky Germany</em>.</p>

    <h3>10:38 - Spurs Pursue Kolo Muani</h3>
    <p>Tottenham is exploring the signing of Randal Kolo Muani from PSG, with interest hinging on the fee and the obligation to buy clause.</p>

    <h3>10:17 - Wissa's Agreement Nears with Newcastle</h3>
    <p>Yoane Wissa's potential transfer to Newcastle is close to finalization, with club discussions indicating a package that may reach €63.5m.</p>

    <h3>10:15 - Aston Villa's Sancho Loan Deal</h3>
    <p>Aston Villa is nearing an agreement for a loan deal with Manchester United's Jadon Sancho, with essential terms in place.</p>

    <h3>10:11 - Fiorentina Completes Lamptey Signing</h3>
    <p>Fiorentina has officially signed full-back Tariq Lamptey from Brighton for a reported fee of €6m.</p>

    <h3>10:06 - Bournemouth Completes Jiménez Signing</h3>
    <p>Bournemouth has secured promising full-back Álex Jiménez on an initial loan deal from AC Milan, expected to enhance their squad.</p>

    <h3>10:00 - Alexis Sánchez Set for Sevilla Move</h3>
    <p>Ex-Arsenal and Manchester United winger Alexis Sánchez is on track to join Sevilla with a one-year contract, arriving for a medical shortly.</p>

    <h3>09:55 - Wissa's Newcastle Agreement?</h3>
    <p>There is renewed optimism regarding a deal between Newcastle and Brentford for Yoane Wissa, following overnight negotiations.</p>

    <h3>09:41 - Fábio Vieira's Move to HSV Hamburg</h3>
    <p>Fábio Vieira is poised for a transfer to HSV Hamburg, reportedly with a loan agreement in place as he travels for a medical.</p>

    <h3>09:37 - Aston Villa Explores Sancho Deal</h3>
    <p>Aston Villa is in talks with Manchester United regarding a deal for Jadon Sancho, possibly involving goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez moving in the opposite direction.</p>

    <h3>09:30 - Aston Villa Shows Interest in Newcastle's Osula</h3>
    <p>Aston Villa is reportedly considering a last-minute move for Newcastle striker William Osula, weighing his prospects amid their ongoing transfer activities.</h3>

    <h3>08:45 - Donnarumma Deal with Man City Finalized</h3>
    <p>Manchester City has reached a deal to acquire goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG, scheduled for a medical this afternoon.</p>

    <h3>08:33 - Real Betis Arranges Antony Transfer</h3>
    <p>Manchester United has confirmed a permanent transfer for Antony to Real Betis, with terms set at €22m plus €3m in add-ons.</p>

    <h3>08:29 - PSG Anticipating Donnarumma's Move to Man City</h3>
    <p>Reports indicate PSG expects Gianluigi Donnarumma to sign with Manchester City, with potential implications for Ederson's future.</h3>
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