Premier League's 6 biggest losers from summer window as Man Utd and Liverpool moves collapse

And so the transfer window has shut - at least for Premier League clubs. Teams in a few countries can still make additions - with Saudi Arabia and Turkey among the most notable - but sides in England's top-flight are now restricted to free agents.

Some of the summer's biggest transfer sagas were resolved at the very last minute. Most notably, Alexander Isak completed his record-breaking move to Liverpool, with Yoane Wissa joining Isak's former club Newcastle.

Other players got the moves they wanted much earlier. Matheus Cunha's Wolves exit was always likely to happen this summer, and he traded Molineux for Old Trafford long before the start of the season, while he was joined at Manchester United by Bryan Mbeumo.

Some players found themselves forced into moves they might not have been delighted with, despite this seemingly being the window of "only wants" if certain social media updates are to be believed. Napoli loanee Rasmus Hojlund hasn't been given his chance to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place, while Harvey Elliott was hopeful of putting in a similar fight at Liverpool before his deadline day loan to Aston Villa.

For some players, though, no move has materialised at all. Here, Mirror Football looks at a few of the players and clubs who perhaps didn't get what they were after this summer.

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Emi Martinez

Emi Martinez's emotional end to the 2024-25 season certainly felt like a farewell. The goalkeeper appeared to be saying his goodbyes to Aston Villa fans after their final home game of the season, yet he remains on the club's books.

Manchester United had looked like the most likely destination, with a move still possible on deadline day. United opted for Senne Lammens instead, though - seemingly deciding a younger model was the answer.

Martinez will now need to decide whether to go back in for the Saudi move he seemingly has never been keen on. Oh, and on top of all that, it's his birthday.

Raheem Sterling

This time last year, England international Sterling got a last-minute move to Arsenal. He didn't pull up any trees in a year's loan in North London, though, so it was back to Chelsea for him.

Enzo Maresca has been brutal when it comes to ditching players he doesn't see as having a future at the club. Without Conference League football providing minutes for outcasts, plenty have sealed moves away.

The final week of the window saw Carney Chukwuemeka, Christopher Nkunku and Ben Chilwell seal permanent exits, while Nicolas Jackson and Aaron Anselmino left on loan, but Sterling is stuck at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham

Fulham were among the clubs linked with Sterling earlier in the window, with the winger seemingly preferring a Premier League stay. They didn't sign him, though - in fact they barely signed anyone.

Marco Silva's side impressed last season, flirting with Europe and feeling as though they were punching above their weight. If they're to do the same this season, it will be with more or less the same group of players.

Yes, the Cottagers broke their transfer record to sign Kevin from Shakhtar, but he was one of just two new permanent signings along with backup keeper Benjamin Lecomte. They avoided losing Harry Wilson late on as a Leeds move didn't materialise, but this might be one they look back on as a missed opportunity.

Marc Guehi

Unlike some other players who got their move, Crystal Palace captain Guehi continued playing while waiting for Liverpool to come in for him. The Reds left things to the last minute, meaning any hitch could see the deal collapse altogether, and that's what happened.

Guehi isn't as big a loser as the rest, in part because his move will likely come next summer. He may find himself in a better bargaining position, too, with no transfer fee often meaning a financial boost for players moving on a free.

Still, it means no Champions League football for the England international. That said, the way he has conducted himself means Palace fans might not be entirely upset to see him stay a bit longer.

Marc Guiu

Similar name, different situation. Guiu actually did get his move, only to wind up back where he started at the end of the window.

A loan move to Sunderland from Chelsea seemed to suit the Spaniard. He scored his first Black Cats goal on his first start, in the Carabao Cup, and featured in two of the first three league games under Regis Le Bris.

Then Liam Delap got injured and Chelsea decided to bring him back to West London. He's gone back to being a back-up. and it would be a surprise to see him get the same kind of action back at the Bridge - especially with Delap potentially back before the end of October.

Tyrell Malacia

Manchester United cleared out the majority of their 'bomb squad' before the window shut. Marcus Rashford was the first to go, and one of three to clinch loan exits along with Jadon Sancho and Rasmus Hojlund, while Alejandro Garnacho and Antony left permanently.

That leaves Malacia. The Dutch defender clinched a last-gasp loan exit in February 2025, joining PSV Eindhoven, but the Eredivisie champions didn't feel the need to make the deal permanent.

There's still time for the former Feyenoord man to get a move to one of the leagues whose deadline has yet to pass. Failing that, he'll be stuck back at United after playing *checks notes* seven times under Ruben Amorim.

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