Richarlison, Joshua Zirkzee and the players still looking for a move after the transfer deadline
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Several high-profile players, including Richarlison and Joshua Zirkzee, remain without a transfer after the window closed, with clubs now considering loan moves or waiting until January.
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Attributed to original sourceThe main European windows are now closed, but some avenues still remain for those players and free agents in need of a transfer
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What happened
The transfer deadline has passed, but a number of notable players are still in search of new clubs. Tottenham's Richarlison and Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee headline the list of players who failed to secure permanent moves. With the window closed for most leagues, clubs are now weighing loan arrangements or holding out until the January window. The situation highlights ongoing squad-planning challenges for several Premier League sides who were unable to offload fringe players before the cutoff.
Chance analysis
Dead-day leftovers are often a better barometer of squad health than the marquee deals that steal headlines. When a club can't move on a high-wage forward like Richarlison or Zirkzee, it usually points to deeper questions about playing style fit, asking price, or the player's declining market value. For Tottenham and Manchester United, carrying unhappy or underused players into the season disrupts squad harmony and limits tactical flexibility. These unresolved situations often resurface in January, but the interim months can shape early-season form and dressing-room dynamics.
Tottenham and Manchester United retain unwanted squad members, which may create dressing-room tension and limit tactical options until January or a loan solution is found.