With the English transfer window now closed, Goal takes a look at the deals which failed to materialise before the deadline on Thursday

Getty Images1Toby Alderweireld to Man Utd

Jose Mourinho was adamant that he needed an extra body in the centre of defence going into 2018-19 and Alderweireld was seen as an experienced head who could help to bring on the likes of Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof to the next stage of their careers.

But United's attempt to penny-pinch in negotiations early in the summer meant the deal dragging out and, even when they thought they had a deal, Tottenham's inactivity helped to put the kibosh on the transfer.

AdvertisementGetty Images2Jorginho to Man City

Manchester City made Napoli midfielder Jorginho their primary transfer target this summer and a deal looked to be close to closure. City manager Pep Guardiola was left furious, however, as the Italian joined Maurizio Sarri at Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The Manchester club believed that Jorginho had been "bullied" into moving to Stamford Bridge rather than the Etihad by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis. City had agreed terms with both the player and his club a fortnight beforehand but were left astounded by what they viewed as "an unprecedented level of unprofessionalism" when De Laurentiis reneged on the deal.

Getty Images3Harry Maguire to Man Utd

Following his exceptional performances at the World Cup, United were convinced that Maguire could produce at the top level with regularity and sought him out as an alternative to Toby Alderweireld.

Unfortunately for them, Leicester refused to countenance the departure of the centre-back and United faced a brick wall in their pursuit of the former Sheffield United and Hull City man.

Getty Images4Nabil Fekir to Liverpool

A deal was done. Following intense transfer discussions between Liverpool and Lyon, Fekir was on the verge of a £53 million switch to Anfield, had agreed personal terms, and had even selected his shirt number for the season ahead.

News that Fekir had failed his medical were denied by those in France, who claimed it was a time issue rather than a physical one. "Nabil was close to Liverpool, I gave the green light on the move. It didn't happen because it was taking too much time. Nabil is an exceptional player," Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said following the collapse.