26/07/2026
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*TRANSFER NEWS*
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐: Abdukodir Khusanov has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2031.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐: Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Germany U19 international right-back Luca Erlein from Hoffenheim on a fee of โฌ2M. He's signed a four-year contract until 2030.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐: Ipswich Town have signed Japan international forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic. For a fee of ยฃ8M + ยฃ2M add-ons. He's signed a three-year ontract until 2029.
Manchester United have offered Marcus Rashford a possible route back into the first team by inviting him to feature in the club's upcoming Amazon documentary. However, the forward's future remains uncertain after Barcelona decided against signing him permanently, with Rashford yet to make a decision on his next move.
Manu Konรฉ does not have unanimous backing within Manchester United over a potential move this summer. The midfielder is understood to have divided opinion internally at Old Trafford.
Atlรฉtico Madrid are considering a move for free agent Jadon Sancho. No advanced talks have taken place at this stage, with any potential deal dependent on Sancho accepting a substantial pay cut.
Arsenal are set to submit an improved ยฃ70M bid for Bruno Guimarรฃes after Newcastle rejected their opening offer of around ยฃ60M. Mikel Arteta has made the Brazilian midfielder his top priority, with the Gunners willing to increase their offer to ยฃ77M if needed.
Newcastle United are reluctant to sell their captain and would only consider offers around the level of Sandro Tonali's ยฃ100M transfer. Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is also being considered as Arsenal assess alternatives in midfield.
Hamburger SV and Arsenal are in direct talks over Fabio Vieira. The two clubs have now exchanged concrete figures, with Vieira pushing for a permanent move after enjoying the club, the city and the coach. All parties are working on a deal despite the midfielder joining Arsenal's pre-season training camp.
Manchester City have emerged as favourites to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye. Aston Villa are also interested, but City are believed to be leading the race for the 18-year-old. Mbaye is represented by Jorge Mendes, with Manchester City expected to have the edge in negotiations.
Manchester City are considering a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto this summer. Enzo Maresca is weighing up a potential reunion with the Portuguese star as uncertainty continues to surround Neto's future at Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Rodri after reaching an agreement with the Manchester City midfielder. His representatives recently held secret talks with the Spanish giants, who are prepared to offer a contract until 2030. No club-to-club negotiations have taken place yet, while Barcelona and PSG also remain interested.
Manchester City are preparing a โฌ90M bid to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Personal terms have already been agreed on a contract running until 2031 with the Moroccan midfielder. City are now ready to open talks with Lille as they plan for a possible future without Rodri.
Roma have made an enquiry to Fulham over winger Oscar Bobb. The Serie A club have turned to the Norway international after struggling to land other attacking targets. Bobb joined Fulham from Manchester City for โฌ31.2M in January, and Roma's strong agency links could help negotiations.
Vinicius Jr.'s representatives offered the forward to Liverpool during his uncertain contract situation at Real Madrid. Liverpool decided against pursuing the opportunity and did not enter talks.
Josรฉ Mourinho has made it clear to Real Madrid that he wants Vinรญcius Jรบnior to remain at the club this summer. Any potential move to Arsenal would be blocked if Mourinho gets his way.
Manchester City have joined the race for Yan Diomande and are prepared to submit a โฌ100M bid for the RB Leipzig winger. No official offer has been made yet, but talks between City and Leipzig have already taken place.
Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Yan Diomandรฉ, with a โฌ120M bid prepared for the RB Leipzig winger. The deal is in its final stages, and Madrid are confident of securing his signature soon.
Tottenham Hotspur have opened the door for Richarlison and Guglielmo Vicario to leave. Juventus have started discussions over Richarlison, who prefers a move to Serie A over Fenerbahce. Spurs could accept โฌ20M-โฌ25M for Richarlison, while Vicario can leave for around ยฃ20M.
Lamine Yamal wants Barcelona to sign Pedro Porro, believing the Tottenham right-back would strengthen the club's right flank after their successful World Cup partnership with Spain. However, Spurs are expected to demand around โฌ75 million, making a deal difficult for Barcelona.
Aston Villa are ready to make Nicolas Jackson the most expensive signing in the club's history. Unai Emery has identified the Chelsea striker as his top attacking target this summer. Villa are prepared to break their transfer record, surpassing the ยฃ51.2M paid for Johan Manzambi.
Botafogo have launched an investigation into former owner John Textor over alleged Fraud. The allegations claim Textor sold Three players to Nottingham Forest below market value in order to help repay a personal $50M debt.
Hull City are in talks with Rijeka over a move for attacking midfielder Toni Fruk.
Ajax and two other Premier League clubs have also contacted Rijeka about signing the 25-year-old. Rijeka want around ยฃ8M-ยฃ10M despite Fruk entering his final contract year, with no deal close yet.
Zinรฉdine Zidane is set to become France's new head coach, signing a four-year contract that will see him lead Les Bleus through the 2027 UEFA Nations League, Euro 2028, and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Celtic have agreed a club record fee of ยฃ11M +add-ons for Bodรธ/Glimt striker Kasper Hรธgh.
*OTHER NEWS*
Atalanta proving that รderson is fit by posting a series of videos and photos on his return to the club after the World Cup.
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