Colchester United secured an agreement to acquire Southampton midfielder Moses Sesay on loan. BBC Sport reported the transaction, while Southampton FC and Colchester United FC published the update as well. They put out the news Friday, August 21, 2026. The deal sends a midfielder to the loan club. BBC Sport also presented stats and talking points for three matches. Those featured games are Everton versus Crystal Palace, Hull City versus Manchester United, and Brentford versus Tottenham.

Brighton rejected a 60 million pound Liverpool bid for Yankuba Minteh. Yahoo Sports asked what the BBC Sport ratings mean in a Friday piece. The reports detail temporary transfers, a blocked bid, and match previews.