Loan deal
West Ham add Adama Boiro and Morato on deadline night — then beat Wolves 4-2 for a first win
Two loan defenders arrive at London Stadium on the same evening Nuno Espírito Santo's side claim their first three points since relegation.
Also this week
Burnley sign Japan midfielder Reo Hatate from Celtic in a three-deal deadline night
Done deal · 1 September 2026
Wrexham land Callum O'Hare and Joe Worrall in a deadline-day double
Done deal · 1 September 2026
Watford still in talks with free agent Michail Antonio after a four-signing deadline day
Report · 4 September 2026
Golden Boot winner Joël Piroe joins West Ham on loan — and scores in a losing home opener
Loan deal · 22 August 2026
More from the market
Loan deal
Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaves West Ham for Aston Villa on loan with a conditional obligation
Another senior name departs London Stadium after relegation, with the move set to become permanent if conditions are met.
Done deal
Burnley bring Anel Ahmedhodžić back to the Championship from Feyenoord
The Bosnia & Herzegovina centre-back signs a four-year deal as the relegated Clarets rebuild a defence that lost Maxime Estève.
Loan deal
Norwich land Fenerbahçe winger Anthony Musaba on loan — reuniting him with his old coach
The Dutch wide man returns to a league he knows from 80 Sheffield Wednesday appearances, with Fenerbahçe reported to be sharing his wages.
Done deal
West Ham break the Championship transfer record to sign Arne Engels from Celtic
The Belgium midfielder signs a five-year deal in a move widely reported at £22m — the biggest fee an English second-tier club has ever paid.
Report
Free agent Will Smallbone drawing Championship interest ahead of the deadline
The former Southampton midfielder is out of contract and being monitored by second-tier clubs, according to reports. Nothing is agreed.
Done deal
Wrexham break their transfer record for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson
A reported £8m deal ends a 17-year Sunderland association and reunites the keeper with Phil Parkinson for Wrexham’s second Championship season.
Loan deal
Southampton take Manchester City striker Divin Mubama on loan for the promotion push
A second consecutive Championship loan for the 21-year-old, who scored five for Stoke last season despite an ankle injury.
Done deals
The latest confirmed moves in and out of the division.
| Player | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adama Boiro | Athletic Club → West Ham | Season loan, option to buy |
| Morato | Nottingham Forest → West Ham | Loan |
| Reo Hatate | Celtic → Burnley | Undisclosed (£6.5m plus add-ons reported) |
| Igor Julio | Brighton → Burnley | £3m reported |
| Largie Ramazani | Leeds United → Burnley | Loan, obligation to buy |
| Callum O'Hare | Sheffield United → Wrexham | Undisclosed (up to £7m reported) |
| Joe Worrall | Burnley → Wrexham | Undisclosed (£2m reported) |
The 24 clubs of 2026/27
West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers came down from the Premier League; Lincoln City, Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers came up from League One. The season kicked off on 14 August.
Birmingham CityBlackburn RoversBolton WanderersBristol CityBurnleyCardiff CityCharlton AthleticDerby CountyLincoln CityMiddlesbroughMillwallNorwich CityPortsmouthPreston North EndQPRSheffield UnitedSouthamptonStoke CitySwansea CityWatfordWest Bromwich AlbionWest Ham UnitedWolverhampton WanderersWrexham