Transfer deadline day: Liverpool's Gusto bid fails, Chelsea pursues Scott and Zubimendi, United plans summer rebuild
Quick Look
On transfer deadline day, Liverpool's loan bid for Chelsea's Malo Gusto collapsed as Chelsea demanded a permanent deal; Chelsea pursued Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Arsenal rejected a Chelsea enquiry for Martin Zubimendi; Manchester United plans three defensive signings next summer with current players on trial; Chido Obi seeks a loan move to the Netherlands or Denmark; Everton's interest in Jordan Teze was blocked by Monaco; Fikayo Tomori will stay at AC Milan after resisting a move; Cody Gakpo held talks with Liverpool after a City move was denied; Wrexham interest in Jamie Vardy faces competition from Sao Paulo and Sheffield Wednesday.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The summer transfer window in European football was closing, with clubs making last-minute bids for players. Liverpool sought to strengthen their defense with a loan for Malo Gusto, while Chelsea looked to replace Enzo Fernandez with Alex Scott. Manchester United evaluated their defensive options for future signings.
Liverpool wanted Malo Gusto on loan, Chelsea's Alex Scott and Martin Zubimendi bids, Manchester United's Chido Obi eyes loan move and Cody Gakpo's Liverpool talks after Manchester City move denied.
Liverpool tried to sign France right-back Malo Gusto, 23, on deadline day but the loan move did not materialise as Chelsea wanted a permanent transfer. (Fabrice Hawkins, external)
Chelsea made a late attempt to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 23, to replace Enzo Fernandez but the Cherries had no interest in selling the former England Under-21 player this summer. (Mirror, external)
Arsenal rejected an enquiry from Chelsea for 27-year-old Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi. (Sun), external
Manchester United are planning to make three defensive signings next summer with some of their key defenders like England duo Luke Shaw, 31, and Harry Maguire, 33, Argentina's Lisandro Martinez, 28, and Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt, 27, "on trial" this season. (Sun, external)
Manchester United striker Chido Obi, 18, is keen for a loan move to the Netherlands or his native Denmark - both countries where the transfer window only closes on Wednesday - with Feyenoord among interested clubs. (Mirror, external)
Everton were interested in signing Monaco full-back Jordan Teze, 26, but the Ligue 1 club's management vetoed the Netherlands international's exit. (Nice-Matin - in French, external)
England defender Fikayo Tomori, 28, will be reinstated into manager Ruben Amorim's squad at AC Milan after he resisted a move away from the Serie A side. (Di Marzio - in Italian, external)
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, 27, held "clear the air" talks with the Reds' hierarchy after they refused to sanction a sale to Manchester City (ED - in Dutch, external)
Wrexham are interested in signing free agent Jamie Vardy, 39, but face competition for the ex-England striker from Brazilian club Sao Paulo and League One side Sheffield Wednesday. (TalkSport, external)
Open Questions
- Will Liverpool return for Malo Gusto in January?
- Which three defenders will Manchester United sign next summer?
- Will Chido Obi secure a loan move to the Netherlands or Denmark?
- Will Wrexham succeed in signing Jamie Vardy despite competition?
