Football transfer news August 31: Chelsea makes last-minute “turnaround”, Garnacho debuts at Stamford Bridge

VHO - The summer transfer market in 2025 continues to be turbulent with a series of unexpected developments. Chelsea completed the Garnacho deal and made a last-minute "turnaround" with Nicolas Jackson, Aston Villa decided to go big with a £47 million offer for Paqueta, while Liverpool pushed ahead with the Guehi deal and Arsenal prepared to welcome Piero Hincapie.

Aston Villa inquire about Paqueta

According to Sky Sports, Aston Villa have officially sent a £47 million offer to West Ham for midfielder Lucas Paqueta, including a season-long loan fee with a mandatory buyout clause and additional fees. However, there is no sign that West Ham will agree to let the Brazilian player leave.

Manager Graham Potter himself has asked the London Stadium management not to sell Paqueta. In the context of experiencing a terrible start, losing all 3 matches since the beginning of the season, The Hammers certainly do not want to lose one of the most influential factors in the team.

For his part, Paqueta has expressed his desire to leave this transfer window. The 28-year-old star wants to seek a new challenge because he feels tired after the betting-fixing allegations aimed at him.

If the unfortunate scandal had not happened, Paqueta could have become Man City's "blockbuster" contract 2 years ago.

Chelsea cancel Jackson's medical at Bayern.

Chelsea made a sharp U-turn, immediately canceling Jackson's medical examination at Bayern

A new transfer drama has unfolded ahead of the final day of the 2025 summer transfer window. Chelsea have allowed Nicolas Jackson to join Bayern Munich on loan, with an option to buy for nearly £70 million at the end of the season.

The Senegalese striker and his agent quickly boarded a private jet to Munich to complete the formalities to join the reigning German champions. At the same time, Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Fulham in the third round of the Premier League.

According to the initial diagnosis, Delap will have to rest for 6 to 8 weeks, significantly affecting the personnel plan during the period when The Blues need to maintain their momentum in the Premier League. Therefore, the London giants decided to immediately cancel Jackson's upcoming medical examination and quickly call this striker back to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's sudden "turnaround" has put all parties involved in an offside position. Bayern was stunned because they lost the target they thought they had pursued, Jackson and his agent were angry because they felt like puppets in the hands of their home team, while The Blues were both amused and annoyed because they had tried every way to push the 24-year-old striker away.

Currently, the contract between Chelsea and Jackson is still valid until the summer of 2033.

Hincapie signal is about to join Arsenal

According to Sky Sport Germany, Piero Hincapie has made farewell gestures to Bayer Leverkusen fans and teammates at BayArena. It is likely that the Ecuadorian defender will soon fly to London to complete the procedures to join Arsenal.

Previously, the Emirates team reached an agreement to recruit Hincapie on a 1-season loan, with a mandatory buyout clause worth 45 million pounds. If the deal goes through, the 23-year-old star will become the 8th notable rookie to join Arsenal this summer. Previously, coach Mikel Arteta and his colleagues spent more than 200 million pounds to bring in Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Hincapie is considered a very quality addition to the Gunners' defense. Because in addition to his strong position as a full-back, the Ecuadorian player can also play well as a center-back.

Liverpool raises price to buy Guehi, "tying down" Gakpo

According to Sky Sports, Liverpool have raised their offer to buy Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace to £35m upfront, plus 10% of any future profits from selling the English centre-back. The offer has yet to receive a response from Palace and is slightly different from the London team's request (£35m upfront, plus £5m in performance-related fees, and Joe Gomez included as part of the deal).

The Anfield team has not yet reached a personal agreement with Guehi, but this is basically not a big problem in this deal. The Kop has tried to speed up the recruitment process of the 25-year-old star in the context of the summer transfer window in 2025 is about to close.

In another move, The Kop announced that they have extended the contract of striker Cody Gakpo. Since arriving at Anfield in the winter of 2023, the Dutch striker has contributed 42 goals and 19 assists after 131 appearances.

Garnacho debuts at Chelsea, with a contract until 2032.

Garnacho officially joins Chelsea

Chelsea's homepage announced that they have completed the deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. In exchange for a 7-year contract with the Argentine star, The Blues must pay Man United 40 million pounds, plus 10% of the profits from selling the Argentine striker in the future.

"This is a special moment for me and my family to join this great club. I have witnessed Chelsea's journey at the FIFA Club World Cup and feel very proud to join the best team in the world ," Garnacho said after signing a contract to Stamford Bridge.

Man United agree to let Hojlund go to Napoli

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Napoli has received agreement from Man United for Rasmus Hojlund. Specifically, the reigning Serie A champions will have to pay 6 million euros for a season-long loan, with a buyout clause worth 44 million euros.

Hojlund himself has also agreed personal terms with Napoli and will soon fly to Italy to complete the medical examination.

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