Nwaneri Joins Dortmund, City Signs Ndiaye on Deadline Day

On September 1, 2026, the English Premier League transfer window closed with significant activity. Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, aged 19, completed a season-long loan to Borussia Dortmund, with the Bundesliga club covering his full wages.

This move follows Nwaneri's previous loan at Marseille. Dortmund acted swiftly after Giannis Konstantelias suffered an ACL injury.

Meanwhile, Manchester City confirmed the signing of Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £60 million, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons. Personal terms were agreed, and Ndiaye passed his medical earlier that day.

City pursued Ndiaye after their attempt to acquire Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo was unsuccessful. Other notable transfers included Gabriel Jesus moving to Barcelona for approximately £8.6 million and Fabio Vieira to Hamburg for around £7.7 million.

The transfer window saw numerous other loans and permanent moves across various clubs.