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Football transfer deadline day looms: Liverpool sign Barcola, Chelsea target Koné – as it happened

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 1 September 2026 at 1:05 am

Football transfer deadline day looms: Liverpool sign Barcola, Chelsea target Koné – as it happened

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactive Get in touch: email Dom and follow us on Bluesky Some slightly lower-key deals for you: Rotherham United have confirmed the signing of Manchester United youngster Jayce Fitzgerald on loan for the rest of the season.

Barcelona have signed 16-year-old prodigy Mikael Baza from Hamburg – he will join their youth ranks.

Jaden Heskey is to return to Sheffield Wednesday from Manchester City on loan after impressing last season.

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Football transfer deadline day looms: Liverpool sign Barcola, Chelsea target Koné – as it happened

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