Chelsea transfer drama as €90m signing sealed – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 30 Aug 2025 22:35 BST
• 4 min read

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The countdown is on to the close of the transfer window, and that means the drama in the transfer market is ramping up.

Chelsea sign Garnacho but block Nicolas Jackson move

Chelsea often dominate football transfer news headlines, yet this was an extraordinary Saturday even by the standards of the Stamford Bridge side.

A deal was secured to sign Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, but that was not the major talking point of the day.

Instead, the decision to pull the plug on Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich points to drama to come in the market.

Newcastle smash transfer record to sign Woltemade

Newcastle have set up Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool by signing Nick Woltemade in an astonishing deal worth a total of €90 million.

Bruno Fernandes offers pouring in

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has at least two offers on the table, with FootballTransfers revealing that the Portuguese is still wanted by Al-Ittihad – and the Red Devils may even be tempted to sanction a move.

Reports elsewhere, meanwhile, indicate that the Portugal star is wanted by MLS.

Arsenal in West Ham talks

The Gunners are in surprise talks with their London rivals, with a big move for Lucas Paqueta on the cards.

EXCLUSIVE: Mourinho plans his next move

FootballTransfers has revealed the job that Jose Mourinho wants after his sacking from Fenerbahce this week.

Liverpool make another big move

The Reds remain ambitious in the transfer market and are aiming for another blockbuster deal.