{"id":452,"date":"2025-09-01T21:32:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T21:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/isak-to-liverpool-guehi-deal-collapses\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T21:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T21:32:43","slug":"isak-to-liverpool-guehi-deal-collapses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/isak-to-liverpool-guehi-deal-collapses\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer deadline day: Liverpool sign Alexander Isak as Marc Guehi move collapses"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>On Sept. 1, 2025, Europe\u2019s summer window largely slammed shut with a flurry of late twists. Liverpool sealed a record-breaking deal for Alexander Isak from Newcastle, but their bid for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi fell apart. Manchester City struck for Gianluigi Donnarumma as Ederson moved toward the exit, while a string of loans and last-minute agreements reshaped squads across the continent. LaLiga\u2019s market remains open until 5:59 p.m. ET, with several other associations closing later.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Liverpool completed Alexander Isak from Newcastle for around $175 million, a Premier League record fee reported by multiple outlets.<\/li>\n<li>Marc Guehi\u2019s transfer to Liverpool collapsed after Crystal Palace failed to secure a replacement in time.<\/li>\n<li>Manchester City agreed a $30 million deal with PSG for Gianluigi Donnarumma; Ederson is set to join Fenerbahce.<\/li>\n<li>Juventus were active, moving for Edon Zhegrova (~$20 million) and Lo\u00efs Openda (~$40 million).<\/li>\n<li>Inter landed Manuel Akanji on loan from Manchester City; OM took Benjamin Pavard on loan from Inter.<\/li>\n<li>Tottenham secured Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG; Chelsea and Bayern progressed on a loan for Nicolas Jackson with a buy option.<\/li>\n<li>Manchester United outgoings included Antony to Real Betis for \u20ac25 million (with a 50% sell-on), while Napoli announced Rasmus H\u00f8jlund on loan with an obligation to buy (~$55 million combined).<\/li>\n<li>Only LaLiga remains open among the top five leagues after 5:59 p.m. ET; T\u00fcrkiye, Saudi Arabia and others close later, creating continued outbound options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Verified facts<\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool announced the signing of Sweden international Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on deadline day. The reported fee is around $175 million, making it one of the most expensive transfers in English football history. Isak completed his medical earlier in the day after weeks of negotiation and player pressure for a move. It follows Liverpool\u2019s earlier summer capture of German playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported $133 million.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester City struck a deal with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Italy No. 1 Gianluigi Donnarumma for about $30 million. With a long-term contract in Manchester, his arrival coincides with Ederson preparing to depart to Fenerbahce after more than eight years with City.<\/p>\n<p>The Premier League leaders were also in the market for defensive reinforcements, but their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi fell short. Palace had accepted a fee in excess of $46 million with a 10% sell-on clause, but the move collapsed when Palace could not finalize a replacement before the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Inter completed a surprise loan move for Manuel Akanji from Manchester City, while Olympique de Marseille took Benjamin Pavard on loan from the Nerazzurri. Tottenham added Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG. Juventus were busy, agreeing to sign Edon Zhegrova (from Lille) for about $20 million and Lo\u00efs Openda (from RB Leipzig) for around $40 million.<\/p>\n<p>Among confirmed club announcements, Napoli unveiled Rasmus H\u00f8jlund on a loan with an obligation to buy, a package understood to total around $55 million. Real Betis signed Antony from Manchester United for \u20ac25 million, with United retaining a 50% sell-on clause.<\/p>\n<h3>Top completed or announced deals<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Player<\/th>\n<th>From<\/th>\n<th>To<\/th>\n<th>Fee\/Type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Alexander Isak<\/td>\n<td>Newcastle<\/td>\n<td>Liverpool<\/td>\n<td>~$175m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gianluigi Donnarumma<\/td>\n<td>PSG<\/td>\n<td>Man City<\/td>\n<td>~$30m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yoane Wissa<\/td>\n<td>Brentford<\/td>\n<td>Newcastle<\/td>\n<td>~$73m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Edon Zhegrova<\/td>\n<td>Lille<\/td>\n<td>Juventus<\/td>\n<td>~$20m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lo\u00efs Openda<\/td>\n<td>RB Leipzig<\/td>\n<td>Juventus<\/td>\n<td>~$40m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Randal Kolo Muani<\/td>\n<td>PSG<\/td>\n<td>Tottenham<\/td>\n<td>Loan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Manuel Akanji<\/td>\n<td>Man City<\/td>\n<td>Inter<\/td>\n<td>Loan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benjamin Pavard<\/td>\n<td>Inter<\/td>\n<td>OM<\/td>\n<td>Loan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nicolas Jackson<\/td>\n<td>Chelsea<\/td>\n<td>Bayern<\/td>\n<td>Loan + option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Antony<\/td>\n<td>Man United<\/td>\n<td>Real Betis<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac25m + 50% sell-on<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rasmus H\u00f8jlund<\/td>\n<td>Man United<\/td>\n<td>Napoli<\/td>\n<td>Loan + obligation (~$55m)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Senne Lammens<\/td>\n<td>Royal Antwerp<\/td>\n<td>Man United<\/td>\n<td>~$23m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Context &#038; impact<\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool\u2019s move for Isak underscores a strategic pivot toward elite, ready-made attackers under Arne Slot. Pairing the Swede with summer arrival Florian Wirtz gives the Reds a transformative spine for domestic and European campaigns. Missing on Guehi, however, leaves center-back depth as the next window\u2019s priority.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle, forced to adapt, accelerated their rebuild with Yoane Wissa among the arrivals to ease the blow of losing Isak. The fee injects significant headroom for January, especially with later-closing markets still open for outgoing business.<\/p>\n<p>For Manchester City, Donnarumma represents a long-term solution in goal as Pep Guardiola refreshes a title-winning core. Should Ederson finalize his switch to Fenerbahce, City will have successfully managed a delicate succession without losing leverage late in the window.<\/p>\n<p>Inter\u2019s move for Akanji \u2014 while sending Pavard on loan to OM \u2014 reshapes Simone Inzaghi\u2019s defensive mix. Juventus, meanwhile, sought more final-third punch with Zhegrova and Openda, signaling a push to reclaim domestic superiority and improve European output.<\/p>\n<h3>Window timing snapshot<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1: closed at 2 p.m. ET on Sept. 1.<\/li>\n<li>LaLiga: open until 5:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 1.<\/li>\n<li>MLS: closed Aug. 21.<\/li>\n<li>Liga MX: closes Sept. 13.<\/li>\n<li>Saudi Pro League, T\u00fcrkiye and others: close later in September, enabling outbound sales from Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Official statements<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>SSC Napoli announce the signing of Rasmus H\u00f8jlund on a loan deal with an obligation to buy.<\/p>\n<p><cite>SSC Napoli<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We have completed the transfer of Antony on a permanent deal until 2030, with a 50% sell-on clause for Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p><cite>Real Betis<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<aside>\n<details>\n<summary>Explainer: What is a deal sheet and how do late moves work?<\/summary>\n<p>In England, clubs can submit a deal sheet before the deadline to secure an extra window (typically up to two hours) to finalize paperwork for an agreed transfer. Medicals and international clearance can still follow, but both clubs must already be in agreement before the deadline passes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Unconfirmed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Isak fee varies by report (e.g., ~$175m vs. \u00a3130m). Final accounting may differ once add-ons and exchange rates settle.<\/li>\n<li>Ederson to Fenerbahce: widely expected after Donnarumma\u2019s arrival at Man City, pending completion.<\/li>\n<li>Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich: described as a loan with a buy option; terms evolved amid late negotiations.<\/li>\n<li>Reiss Nelson to Brentford (loan with option): club-to-club talks reported; not announced at the deadline snapshot.<\/li>\n<li>Crystal Palace\u2019s pursuit of defensive replacements (including Igor Julio) influenced the Guehi decision; elements shifted late.<\/li>\n<li>Further LaLiga activity possible before 5:59 p.m. ET closure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool won deadline day by securing Alexander Isak, even as the Guehi bid collapsed. Manchester City quietly solved a long-term need with Donnarumma. With LaLiga still open and several leagues closing later, expect additional outgoings \u2014 but the Premier League\u2019s biggest dominoes have already fallen.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/soccer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS Sports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolfc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool FC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sscnapoli.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSC Napoli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.realbetisbalompie.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Betis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sept. 1, 2025, Europe\u2019s summer window largely slammed shut with a flurry of late twists. 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