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[^2]\n\nThe 2026 summer transfer window for European football clubs closes on Tuesday, September 1 at 11pm GMT for the Premier League and La Liga, and on Monday, August 31 at 8pm local time for the Bundesliga and Ligue 1. [^3]\n\nAn anonymous source confirmed to The Associated Press that the deal was reached and would allow Fernández to complete the transfer before the deadline. [^4]\n\nThe $169 million fee would establish a shared British transfer record. [^5]\n\nThe 125 million pounds transfer fee is equivalent to approximately 169 million dollars. [^6]\n\nThis deal would equal the record transfer fee previously paid by Liverpool for Swedish striker Alexander Isak. [^7]\n\nAccording to The Athletic, Chelsea has authorized Enzo Fernández to undergo a medical examination. [^8]\n\nBritish media reported the agreement on Tuesday, stating the fee would equal the Premier League transfer record. [^9]\n\nThis fee makes Enzo Fernández the most expensive player in the history of English football. [^10]\n\nChelsea signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on July 21 for a British record 117 million pounds ($158m) on a deal until 2033. [^11]\n\nChelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City were the most active clubs in the Premier League during the summer signing period, with Chelsea spending $476m, Tottenham spending $413.8m, and Manchester City spending $318.9m. 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