Overview

• Martínez remains at Aston Villa after the window closed and was left out of the Crystal Palace match with the club saying he was not in the right frame of mind.
• Manchester United turned to Senne Lammens on deadline day following summer reporting that Martínez was keen on a move to Old Trafford.
• Reports say Galatasaray made a late approach and Saudi clubs explored deals, but the goalkeeper was not interested in those options.
• Villa completed Victor Lindelöf on a free transfer, secured Jadon Sancho on loan and brought in Harvey Elliott on loan with an expected £35 million permanent move next summer.
• UEFA and Premier League financial limits, including a recent UEFA fine and the need for a positive transfer balance, shaped business such as Jacob Ramsey’s £39 million sale, while opinion pieces split between calls for punishment and a push for reconciliation.