Transfers
Transfer news and rumours, cross-checked.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Curtis Jones joins Inter in £30m move from Liverpool
Inter have completed a £30m deal for Curtis Jones, with Liverpool accepting add-ons and retaining a 10% sell-on clause as he signs through 2031.
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Gabriel Martinelli future moves from squad issue to transfer story
Gabriel Martinelli is drawing interest from Inter, Napoli and Roma as Arsenal remain open to a sale. Ian Wright has also criticised his treatment.
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Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer turns on today's decision
Julián Alvarez could decide today whether to talk to Arsenal, with a £103 million plus £4 million bid on the table and Atletico asking £129 million.
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Joao Palhinha Benfica transfer nears as fee stays open
Joao Palhinha's Benfica transfer is close, but reports still differ on the fee and Max Eberl says details remain to be clarified.
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Josh Stephenson joins Crewe on loan until January 2027
Brentford defender Josh Stephenson has joined Crewe Alexandra on loan until January 2027 after being promoted to the first-team squad this summer.
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Ellyes Skhiri re-joins Cologne on two-year deal
Cologne have re-signed Ellyes Skhiri on a two-year deal, with Thomas Kessler stressing his experience and leadership after 117 games for Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Axel Disasi close to Crystal Palace loan deal
Crystal Palace are close to a season-long loan for Axel Disasi from Chelsea, with a Friday medical reported and Pierre Sage wanting a Premier League leader.
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Willy Kambwala move could give Manchester United a late-window boost
Willy Kambwala is set to join Como from Villarreal, and Manchester United could benefit from the sell-on clause in his 2024 exit deal.
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Edmond Tapsoba transfer race opens up for Manchester United
Manchester United have opened talks for Edmond Tapsoba, with Leverkusen valuing him at around €50 million and tied to a deal until 2031.
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Ollie Watkins sale is now a live issue for Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins could leave Aston Villa after Unai Emery admitted offers have arrived, with Al-Hilal pushing and Villa asking for £55 million.
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Manchester United agree £70m deal for Carlos Baleba from Brighton
Carlos Baleba transfer is close after United agreed a £70m deal with Brighton. A Saturday medical is scheduled after a £65m plus £5m package.
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Gary Neville makes Julian Alvarez case as Arsenal chase more attack
Julian Alvarez to Arsenal has Gary Neville talking up a Champions League leap, but Fabrizio Romano says Barcelona remains the player's preference.
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Mykhailo Mudryk loan talks continue after Chelsea reject Leeds bid
Mykhailo Mudryk remains in loan talks after Chelsea rejected Leeds' opening season-long bid, with regular Premier League minutes central.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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Nicolas Jackson transfer update as Atletico Madrid move ahead
Atletico Madrid are pushing to sign Nicolas Jackson on loan, with Chelsea asking £65 million and training-away reports pointing to an exit.
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Rasmus Hojlund gets 20-goal Napoli target after €44m move
Napoli have made Rasmus Hojlund's move permanent for €44m, and Massimiliano Allegri wants at least 20 league goals this season.
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Victor Froholdt on Real Madrid's summer watchlist
Real Madrid are monitoring Victor Froholdt, but FC Porto's €85 million release clause and Madrid's need for sales first keep this move conditional.
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David Raum offered to Manchester United as left-back search widens
Manchester United have been offered RB Leipzig left-back David Raum, with Ben Jacobs reporting the approach and Christopher Vivell’s praise adding context.
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Álvaro Carreras Juventus move faces Real Madrid resistance
Juventus have made Álvaro Carreras their main left-back target, but Real Madrid expect him to stay after two pre-season assists.
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Ibrahima Konaté presented by Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konaté says Real Madrid was his first shirt as he is presented at the Bernabéu and vows to give everything for the badge.
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Edmond Tapsoba contact made as Bruno Fernandes stays at Manchester United
Manchester United have opened talks for Edmond Tapsoba and Leverkusen value him at €50m. Reports also say Bruno Fernandes will not be sold this summer.
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Alejandro Balde stays put as Manchester United test Barcelona's resolve
Manchester United have enquired about Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, but Fabrizio Romano says the 22-year-old wants to stay.
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Ko Itakura returns to Borussia Mönchengladbach on deal through 2030
Ko Itakura has returned to Borussia Mönchengladbach from Ajax on a deal through 2030 after the club targeted him since winter.
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Ezri Konsa move explained as Arsenal address defence
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal needed another defender, with Ezri Konsa's £51m move from Aston Villa driven by injuries in the back line and Saka's praise.
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Arsenal's Kenan Yildiz pursuit is getting more complicated by the week
Kenan Yildiz remains an Arsenal target, but Juventus want upwards of £60m and swap talk involving Gabriel Martinelli is still speculative.
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George Hirst joins Stoke City on three-year deal
Stoke City have signed George Hirst from Ipswich on a three-year deal with a club option. Hirst scored 23 goals in 102 games for Ipswich.
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Yankuba Minteh: Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid
Brighton have rejected Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh. The winger is injured, under contract until 2029 and still highly rated.
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Adam Wharton future: Crystal Palace draw a line through summer exit talk
Pierre Sage says Crystal Palace want to keep Adam Wharton, with Manchester City among the clubs linked to the 22-year-old midfielder.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Jordan James joins Wolves on loan from Rennes
Wolves have signed Wales midfielder Jordan James on loan from Rennes with an option to buy. Cesar Peixoto wants his Championship know-how and versatility.
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Mamadou Sarr could leave Chelsea after six appearances
Mamadou Sarr has made six Chelsea appearances and is already attracting Al-Hilal and Real Sociedad interest. Chelsea may yet opt for a loan move.
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Rafael Leao opens door to Premier League move
Rafael Leao says the Premier League would suit him as AC Milan’s price drops to €40m and Chelsea and Roma circle.