All the latest transfer news on deadline day as Chelsea wrap up their business before the 11pm deadline.
Chelsea are running out of time to finalise all of their summer transfer business, as deadline day is now here.
It's been a busy summer at Stamford Bridge after the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea have splashed the cash to improve their squad under the Spaniard, already bringing in Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda, Valentin Barco, Emmanuel Emegha, Pep Chavarria, Jordan Henderson, Danny Welbeck and Emiliano Martinez.
It hasn't just been incomings. Chelsea have offset the spend with big sales this summer. Andrey Santos, Marc Cucurella, Nicolas Jackson, Tyrique George, Liam Delap and Trevoh Chalobah are among those who have been sold, with plenty of loan moves also finalised.
As ever, Chelsea have been involved in several deals on deadline day. Tosin Adarabioyo has departed for Spurs, while Manchester City have completed a British record-equalling deal for Enzo Fernandez.
Marc Guiu has completed his departure from Chelsea to join RB Leipzig. Dario Essugo has joined Strasbourg on loan. Robert Sanchez has now completed a season-long loan move to Como.
Mykhailo Mudryk completed his season-long loan switch to Spurs.
Follow below for live and the latest Chelsea transfer updates on deadline day.
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00:31 - No hope of a Lamine Camara move to Chelsea
AS Monaco refused to sign a deal sheet for Chelsea on the Camara deal, so the deal cannot be revived.
00:28 - More drama involving Monaco!
Monaco needed a sale. After pulling the plug on Chelsea's deal for Lamine Camara, they were hoping Folarin Balogun's move to Everton would go through.
But the player has walked away despite the two clubs submitting a deal sheet and renegotiating after issues surfaced during the medical.
Monaco are without the funds, and Chelsea are without a midfielder.
23:30 - OFFICIAL: Enzo Fernandez leaves Chelsea
The 25-year-old has joined Man City for a fee of £125m, ending a three-and-a-half-year stay at Chelsea.
23:21 - Chelsea make Enzo Fernandez decision
After the collapsed Lamine Camara deal, Chelsea had the chance to block Enzo Fernandez's move to Man City, but they decided to sanction it after giving their word to Man City and the player.
23:14 - Chelsea are furious with AS Monaco
After finalising the medical and paperwork, Chelsea are furious with AS Monaco's decision to pull the plug on the Lamine Camara deal.
23:05 - Bad news for Lamine Camara deal
The Chelsea deal is off. Kaveh Solhekol reports that after reaching a full written agreement, AS Monaco have gone back on their word. Lamine Camara to Chelsea is not happening
Chelsea believe AS Monaco have acted in a 'deeply unprofessional' way after calling off the Camara deal.
23:00 - OFFICIAL: 2026 summer transfer window closed
That's the window closed for now. Chelsea have several deals still in the pipeline. If deal sheets are submitted on time, Chelsea will have an extra two hours to finalise transfers.
22:58 - Tosin issues Chelsea farewell
The departing Chelsea defender has written a farewell on Instagram.
22:47 - Enzo Fernandez issues Chelsea farewell
The departing Chelsea midfielder has written a lengthy farewell on Instagram.
22:38 - Chelsea growing in confidence for Lamine Camara deal
Fabrizio Romano reports Chelsea have received the written documents from AS Monaco for the proposed €55m transfer. Chelsea are confident there will be no issues given their relationship with Monaco.
22:00 - OFFICIAL: Mykhailo Mudryk leaves on loan
Mykhailo Mudryk has completed a season-long loan to Tottenham Hotspur.
It's understood the deal includes an option to buy worth £75m.
Full story here.
Mudryk posing with the Spurs shirt after his loan move was confirmed. Credit: Tottenham Hotspur21:54 - Behdad Eghbali's key involvement in Lamine Camara deal
Chelsea's deal for Lamine Camara was driven by co-owner Behdad Eghbali, reports Ben Jacobs.
21:35 - Lamine Camara undergoing Chelsea medical
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Lamine Camara is currently undergoing a medical, with Chelsea staff supervising. The clubs are preparing all the paperwork in the meantime. All parties are optimistic.
21:31 - Lamine Camara contract details as Chelsea optimism revealed
RMC Sport report Lamine Camara has agreed a six-year contract at Chelsea, with the option of a further year.
Meanwhile, there is optimism that Chelsea will get it done, despite the race against time.
21:23 - Chelsea agree deal for Lamine Camara
Lamine Camara has been given permission to travel for a medical after Chelsea and AS Monaco agreed a €55m deal. Chelsea may get their midfielder after all!
21:15 - There is still a belief in France
Sources in France believe Chelsea could still sign Lamine Camara from AS Monaco, reports Matt Law.
20:58 - AS Monaco drop asking price for Lamine Camara
Romain Molina claims AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro bragged and demanded €70m from Chelsea on Monday afternoon for Lamine Camara.
After the issues with Folarin Balogun's proposed transfer to Everton, the asking price has dropped to around €50m plus add-ons.
But is it too late for Chelsea to finalise a deal?
20:49 - Could the door reopen for Lamine Camara?
Folarin Balogun's proposed move from AS Monaco to Everton is in doubt after a £40m deal was agreed between the clubs.
Monaco need to sell before the transfer deadline, so if the deal falls through, could they be open to selling Lamine Camara to Chelsea?
20:38 - Enzo Fernandez undergoes Man City medical
Fabrizio Romano reports the 25-year-old has completed his Man City medical, with the paperwork to follow to finalise his departure from Chelsea.
20:05 - OFFICIAL: Youngster seals League One loan move
Dujuan Richards has joined League One side AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan.
20:00 - OFFICIAL: Robert Sanchez leaves on loan
Robert Sanchez has joined Serie A side Como on a season-long loan.
Full story here.
A temporary departure for Sanchez. REUTERS19:32 - Inside Chelsea and Man City talks for Enzo Fernandez
As reported by David Ornstein, Man City offered £104m plus add-ons for Fernandez, but Chelsea asked for a fixed fee and then specified £135m on Monday, at which point City said they were walking away, before a compromise was reached at £125m.
19:29 - OFFICIAL: Dario Essugo joins RC Strasbourg on loan
The Chelsea midfielder will spend the season on loan at the Ligue 1 side.
18:48 - OFFICIAL: Deivid Washington leaves Chelsea
Deivid Washington has joined RC Strasbourg on a permanent deal.
The 21-year-old has left Chelsea after three years at the club, having made just three first-team appearances.
Story - Why Jamie Gittens could suffer at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso after Roma loan rejected
With Jamie Gittens set to stay at Chelsea, he could now suffer under Xabi Alonso given the Spaniard's tactical and personnel choices.
Full story here.
Gittens is set to be part of Chelsea's squad for at least the first part of the season. REUTERS18:07 - Another loan deal being finalised with Celtic
After Shim Mheuka, who is set to join on loan, Celtic are working to finalise a season-long loan deal for Chelsea's Landon Emenalo, according to Sky Sports.
All parties are hopeful of concluding a deal tonight.
18:01 - Chelsea's new midfield recruit not looking positive
With Manu Kone remaining at AS Roma and Monaco rejecting a second Chelsea bid, time is running out for the Blues.
Chelsea are believed to be happy with their midfield options, regardless of whether they can make a new signing. They are not ruling out a new arrival, but they believe they have a strong squad.
18:00 - Dario Essugo leaving to join RC Strasbourg
As reported by Nizaar Kinsella, Dario Essugo will take the third and final loan spot at Strasbourg, joining Filip Jorgensen and Genesis Antwi.
17:22 - Why Chelsea had to accept Enzo Fernandez offer from Man City
Chelsea's asking price was ultimately met for Enzo Fernandez, who has been pushing for a move to Man City.
They got more than their initial £120m asking price, so Chelsea will see it as a win-win to earn a substantial fee while offloading an unhappy player.
Chelsea also felt they had no choice but to sell to protect the club's interests, according to reports.
17:15 - Chelsea have second Lamine Camara bid rejected
RMC Sport report AS Monaco have rejected Chelsea's second offer of €50m for Lamine Camara. They do not seem willing to sell Camara at this stage, making it difficult for the Blues to replace the outgoing Enzo Fernandez.
16:48 - Enzo Fernandez to Man City - deal agreed
As reported by Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein, Chelsea have approved the sale of in excess of £125m for Enzo Fernandez to join Man City.
He will now undergo a medical to complete a move to the Etihad.
Full story here.
16:20 - Liverpool approach for Malo Gusto rejected
After Atletico Madrid's approach was rejected, Liverpool have been the next to be turned down for Malo Gusto, according to RMC Sport.
Liverpool made a final push on deadline day for a straight loan, but Chelsea wanted a permanent transfer, which Andoni Iraola's side don't have the means to do.
15:52 - Jamie Gittens expected to stay at Chelsea
After heavy interest from AS Roma in trying to sign Jamie Gittens on loan, RMC Sport report the Chelsea winger is expected to remain at Stamford Bridge.
This comes after a loan approach was rejected, and talks over any move remain complicated ahead of the deadline.
13:32 - Spurs deny talks with Chelsea over Lucas Bergvall
Spurs sources claim they haven't held talks with Chelsea about Lucas Bergvall, according to the Daily Mail.
12:32 - Chelsea considering multiple midfield targets
As reported by Ben Jacobs/talkSPORT, AS Monaco are asking for closer to £51m for Lamine Camara. Lucas Bergvall, Morgan Gibbs-White and Martin Zubimendi are all also being considered by Chelsea.
He added: "They would love Morgan Gibbs-White...it's not viewed as possible. But there are at least two other names I can tell you. The first name, Martin Zubimendi, the second Lucas Bergvall."
11:50 - Chelsea reject Man City proposal for Enzo Fernandez, three potential replacements
As reported by Matt Law, Chelsea have already rejected one proposal from Man City for Enzo Fernandez during club-to-club talks and are demanding a fee and payment terms that are favourable to them.
Lamine Camara, Manu Kone and one mystery target from the Premier League are targets in midfield for the Blues. However, the mystery target is not Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White.
11:45 - Chelsea still considering Manu Kone move
As reported by Ben Jacobs, despite hurdles with AS Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini blocking a move, Chelsea remain active in pursuit of Manu Kone as they seek a potential Enzo Fernandez replacement.
11:35 - OFFICIAL: Honest Ahanor to join Chelsea in 2027
Chelsea have confirmed a pre-agreement with Atalanta for 18-year-old Honest Ahanor to join the club in 2027.
He is set to join Crystal Palace on loan for the 2026/27 campaign.
11:17 - Potential fee for Enzo Fernandez if he joins Man City
BBC Sport report Enzo Fernandez is closing in on a move to Manchester City for a fee of about £120m. But it will depend on Chelsea finding a replacement if they are to sanction the sale.
10:38 - Chelsea finalising Celtic loan move for Shim Mheuka
Celtic are closing in on the loan signing of Chelsea striker Shim Mheuka, Sky Sports report.
Mheuka is undergoing a medical in London today
10:33 - Manu Kone to stay at AS Roma
Manu Kone will stay at AS Roma, despite advanced talks between the clubs, as per Sky in Italy.
Gian Piero Gasperini's decision is decisive and he wants to keep him. Talks over Jamie Gittens remain ongoing.
10:30 - Chelsea send official bid for Lamine Camara
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have sent an official bid worth €45m for Lamine Camara. But the bid is seen as 'too low' by AS Monaco, and talks are ongoing. Camara is keen on a move.
10:20 - Lamine Camara deal not abandoned yet
RMC Sport confirm Chelsea have not abandoned a potential deal for AS Monaco's Lamine Camara, should Enzo Fernandez leave for Man City and a Manu Kone move not be possible.
10:15 - Value of Man City's package to Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez revealed
Fabrizio Romano reports Manchester City are now offering Chelsea a package worth more than £120m for Enzo Fernandez. Negotiations are ongoing.
10:09 - Manu Kone to Chelsea 'operation at risk'
As reported by Sky in Italy, Manu Kone to Chelsea is at risk, despite advanced contacts between the clubs. AS Roma want to keep him. Negotiations are continuing for Jamie Gittens.
10:06 - Man City's move for Enzo Fernandez advancing
Sky in Italy report there is an agreement in principle for Enzo Fernandez to join Man City from Chelsea.
He could now travel to Manchester later today to complete a move.
09:43 - Double Roma deal getting 'close'
According to Gianluca Di Marzio and Sky in Italy, Chelsea are advancing on a £52m deal for AS Roma's Manu Kone.
Jamie Gittens is also reported to be 'close' to joining Roma on loan.
Chelsea have been adamant that Gittens is not available for loan this summer.
09:35 - OFFICIAL: Marc Guiu completes Chelsea exit
Marc Guiu has ended his two-year stay at Chelsea after completing a move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.
The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract in Germany.
Full story here.
09:26 - Why Malo Gusto has rejected Atletico Madrid loan move
The 23-year-old was the subject of interest from the Spanish club, who enquired about a loan move with an option to buy. But Gusto has turned down any potential move to Madrid.
Full story here.
09:04 - Enzo Fernandez arrives back in London to prepare for potential Man City move
As reported by Sam Lee of The Athletic, Enzo Fernandez’s family arrived in London from Buenos Aires this morning in anticipation of a transfer to Manchester City being completed.
08:57 - Dario Essugo's proposed move to Hull City off
The midfielder was in talks to join Hull City on loan, but the move is now off, according to Nizaar Kinsella of BBC Sport, following the Tigers' pursuit of Tim Iroegbunam.
Essugo is now likely to either remain at Chelsea, or join Strasbourg in the final international loan spot.
08:28 - Double Spurs medical after deals agreed
Tosin Adarabioyo and Mykhailo Mudryk have permission to undergo their Spurs medicals.
Chelsea have agreed a permanent deal for Tosin worth an initial £7m, while Mudryk is set to reunite with Roberto De Zerbi on loan for the 2026/27 campaign.
08:25 - Chelsea make official contact for Manu Kone
As Chelsea's midfield search continues, FootMercato report Chelsea have now made official contact with AS Roma for midfielder Manu Kone.
Discussions are now ongoing between the clubs.
7:00 - Welcome to Deadline Day, Chelsea Edition
It's been a ridiculously busy transfer window for Chelsea, who have backed new manager Alonso with a lot of new arrivals, including club-record Morgan Rogers. But there have been an array of departures as they look to trim the squad.
But the business isn't done. There is still plenty to do for Chelsea on deadline day, both in terms of permanent exits and loan moves for 2026-27. They have until 11pm (UK) to finalise moves.
Here we go!


