Transfers
Transfer news and rumours, cross-checked.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Gonzalo García leads Fulham’s Real Madrid raid
Fulham have appointed Álvaro Arbeloa on a three-year deal and made Gonzalo García their leading striker target, with Mastantuono and Fran García also linked.
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Éderson Manchester United transfer delayed by final medical
Manchester United still expect Éderson to join from Atalanta, but the move is delayed by a final medical after Brazil duty, with the fee and timing
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Fran García leaves Real Madrid for Real Betis on four-year deal
Real Madrid have sold Fran García to Real Betis for €4 million, keeping 50% of his economic rights as he signs until 2030.
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Marcus Rashford transfer deadline puts Manchester United on a clock
Manchester United want to sell Marcus Rashford before their August 8 camp in Dublin. If no move lands, he is set to return to Michael Carrick's squad.
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Karim Adeyemi Barcelona transfer race before July 27
Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Karim Adeyemi, but Dortmund's valuation and the push to finish the deal before July 27 remain unresolved.
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Piero Hincapie stays at Arsenal despite Real Madrid interest
Arsenal have made Piero Hincapie's move permanent and will not sell, despite Real Madrid's interest in another centre-back this summer.
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Arsenal agree free transfer for Illan Meslier as goalkeeper depth signing
Illan Meslier is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer after completing a medical, with the former Leeds goalkeeper expected to be third choice.
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Aurélien Tchouaméni backed for Manchester United move by Marcel Desailly
Marcel Desailly has backed Aurélien Tchouaméni to join Manchester United, while reports say Real Madrid would want more than £85 million.
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Kolo Muani Juventus transfer talks move forward
Giovanni Carnevali says Randal Kolo Muani is a Juventus target as PSG hold out for €40m and pre-season starts on 13 July.
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Sean Steur's Newcastle move is really about Ajax's contract mess
Sean Steur's Newcastle move is advancing at around £20m including bonuses, with Ajax's failed renewal talks and a 12% sell-on clause central.
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Ruben Dias transfer: Manchester City shut down interest
Manchester City have rejected enquiries from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea for Ruben Dias, with the defender declared unavailable for transfer.
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Alex Scott after Bournemouth reject contract offer
Alex Scott rejected a Bournemouth contract offer and remains a target for Manchester United and Arsenal, with Bournemouth firm on his future.
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Real Madrid Bastoni transfer gathers pace this week
Real Madrid are reportedly moving this week for Alessandro Bastoni, with Inter valuing him at around €65 million and Bastoni said to prefer Madrid.
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Julián Alvarez Barcelona transfer stays alive
Barcelona’s offer for Julián Alvarez remains valid, with Laporta saying Atlético Madrid still have not sold and Simeone keeping the striker central.
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Eduardo Camavinga future at Real Madrid shifts again as Manchester City circle
Manchester City have opened talks for Eduardo Camavinga, but the Real Madrid midfielder is said to want to stay and fight for his place.
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Felix Nmecha emerges as Manchester United’s next midfield target
Manchester United are preparing a €60 million offer for Felix Nmecha, but Borussia Dortmund’s contract to 2030 keeps the deal difficult.
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Sandro Tonali says Tottenham was his only choice after De Zerbi talks
Sandro Tonali says Tottenham were the only club for him after a two-hour De Zerbi chat, as Newcastle confirm a £92.5m plus £7.5m sale.
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Ederson Manchester United move still needs a medical, not a rescue
Ederson's move to Manchester United is still on track despite collapse rumours, with a medical pending and fee reports still split.
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Aurelien Tchouameni transfer blocked by wages and Real Madrid stance
Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United see Aurelien Tchouaméni as the perfect midfield signing, but wages and Real Madrid’s stance are blocking it.
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Sergio Arribas could trigger another Real Madrid payday
Sergio Arribas could hand Real Madrid a windfall, but reports differ on whether Almeria want €20 million or €25 million for the deal.
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Marcus Rashford's wage issue complicates United return
Marcus Rashford's £325,000-a-week deal and two years left make a Manchester United return awkward, after Goal reported Barcelona will not buy him.
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Victor Valdepenas on Bologna's radar as Madrid protect him
Bologna have stepped up their pursuit of Victor Valdepenas, who has a senior debut, a deal until 2029 and a €50 million release clause.
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Gilberto Mora and Manchester United's pullback from a bidding war
Manchester United have reportedly pulled out of the race for Gilberto Mora as Sir Jim Ratcliffe resists a bidding war and keeps spending tight.
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Real Madrid transfer denials over Olise and Enzo raise a bigger question
Real Madrid have publicly denied transfer rumours around Michael Olise and Enzo Fernández, while reporting still points to Olise as the summer priority.
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Elliot Anderson offered captaincy before Manchester United backed out
Manchester United offered Elliot Anderson the captaincy before pulling out as Manchester City sealed a £116million move from Nottingham Forest.
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Lewis Hall and Manchester United’s left-back search
Lewis Hall is under fresh scrutiny at Newcastle, with Manchester United still in the market and his price tagged around £40-45m.
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Wilfred Ndidi chase opens up as Manchester United and Hull City circle
Manchester United and Hull City are both monitoring Wilfred Ndidi, with Beşiktaş reportedly willing to sell the midfielder for around €8 million.
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Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid face a €159 million transfer threat
A report says an unnamed Premier League giant is preparing a €159 million bid for Vinicius Jr. as Real Madrid’s renewal talks stall over salary demands.
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Enzo Fernández transfer and the Madrid midfield chain
Enzo Fernández’s uncertain Chelsea future is fuelling a Real Madrid-linked transfer chain, with Xabi Alonso eyeing Aurélien Tchouaméni and Arda Güler.
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Aurelien Tchouameni chase gets a reality check from Paul Scholes
Paul Scholes has questioned Manchester United's pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni, warning the club need three midfielders and that the Real Madrid deal