September 2026 Transfer Digest: Enzo Fernandez to Man City Headlines Busy Window
A roundup of the significant confirmed deals in September 2026 across the Premier League, EFL, Scottish Premiership, and Women's Super League.
The September 2026 transfer window saw a flurry of activity, with Premier League clubs making headlines. The most expensive deal was Enzo Fernandez's move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125m. Other notable Premier League transfers included Iliman Ndiaye joining Manchester City from Everton for £65m, Matias Fernandez-Pardo switching from Lille to Newcastle for £51.4m, and Ibrahim Mbaye moving from Paris St-Germain to Aston Villa for £47m. Taylor Harwood-Bellis also joined Aston Villa from Southampton for £29m.
In the English Football League, several clubs strengthened their squads. Michail Antonio signed for Watford on a free transfer, while Joe Worrall moved from Burnley to Wrexham for an undisclosed fee. Callum O'Hare joined Wrexham from Sheffield United, also for an undisclosed fee. Reo Hatate transferred from Celtic to Burnley, and Stephy Mavididi moved from Leicester to Watford on loan. The EFL also saw numerous loan deals and free agent signings as clubs looked to add depth.
The Scottish Premiership was active, with Rangers securing Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers and Badredine Bouanani from Stuttgart on loan. Celtic brought in Oliver Sorensen from Parma on loan, while Hibernian added Alex Williams from West Bromwich Albion on loan and Josh Campbell on loan from Hibernian to St Johnstone. Other moves included Zidane Iqbal joining Dundee United from Utrecht and Dylan Levitt moving from Leyton Orient to Motherwell.
In the Women's Super League, Arsenal signed Elisa de Almeida from Paris St-Germain, Manchester City loaned Anna Moorhouse from Orlando Pride, and Manchester United acquired Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit. Crystal Palace also added Shanade Hopcroft from Birmingham City. These signings reflect the growing investment in the women's game.
The transfer window also featured a significant number of free agent acquisitions, with players like Jordan Ayew joining Sheffield United, Bertrand Traore signing for Wolves, and Aden Flint moving to Rochdale. Several young talents secured loan moves to gain experience, such as Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal to Borussia Dortmund and Harvey Elliott from Liverpool to Valencia. The diverse range of deals highlights the continued global nature of the transfer market.
