Valencia window could be considered closed as Gourlay leaves and Duckscht move collapses

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·1 September 2026

Valencia window could be considered closed as Gourlay leaves and Duckscht move collapses

Two hours before the deadline, Valencia’s transfer business could be considered closed. Director of football Ron Gourlay left the Mícer Mascó offices at 22:00 without comment, and the fourth-floor lights were switched off.

According to AS, the Scottish executive departed after a final setback, an agreement to sign German striker Marvin Duckscht earlier in the afternoon collapsed.

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Javier Solís left an hour earlier.

Gourlay endured a long day, splitting his time between Paterna and the offices.

Barring a major surprise, Valencia finish the window with the arrivals of Guido, De Haas, Dieng, Sato, Maffeo, Arnau Martínez, Van Oevelen and Elliot.

Source: AS

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