Transfers
Transfer news and rumours, cross-checked.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Sergio Martinez draws Real Madrid and Barcelona interest
Sergio Martinez’s La Liga breakout has put Real Madrid, Barcelona and Villarreal on alert, with a €3 million release clause and contract to 2029.
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Thiago Pitarch stays at Real Madrid after Fulham move is blocked
Jose Mourinho reportedly blocked Thiago Pitarch's proposed move to Fulham, with the Real Madrid academy midfielder expected back by month-end.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold reunion rejected by Glen Johnson
Glen Johnson says Liverpool should not re-sign Trent Alexander-Arnold after his free exit to Real Madrid and warns fans may reject the move.
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Liverpool transfer news points to Barcola moving closer than Mbaye
Liverpool have sent a €135m (£115m) bid for Bradley Barcola, while Ibrahim Mbaye is the less certain part of the PSG double move.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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▶Rodri to Barcelona & the Transfer Dominoes Fall | The Football Brief #1
The biggest stories in world football this week: Rodri agrees a Barcelona move, City chase Enzo, Ferran Torres joins PSG, Liverpool sense a Barcola opening, plus Suzuki, Vicario and Lucumí.
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Rodri to Barcelona is not the end of the story, says Hansi Flick
Hansi Flick says Barcelona still need more players after agreeing a €76.5 million deal for Rodri, with depth and training intensity still in focus.
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Ipswich Town add Abdoul Ouattara in £17m move
Ipswich Town have signed Abdoul Ouattara from Strasbourg in a reported £17m move, taking summer spending to £124m.
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Giannis Konstantelias joins Dortmund until 2031
Borussia Dortmund have signed Giannis Konstantelias from PAOK until June 2031. The 23-year-old arrives with 44 PAOK goals, 26 assists and 8 league goals
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Zion Suzuki set for Aston Villa move after Parma agreement
Aston Villa have agreed a deal for Zion Suzuki from Parma, with the Japan goalkeeper set to arrive as Emiliano Martínez’s future stays unsettled.
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Curtis Jones to Inter gains pace as Liverpool lower their price
Curtis Jones is back in Inter's sights as Liverpool soften their asking price from €40m toward €35m. Talks are due this week.
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Bradley Barcola talks intensify after PSG leave him out again
Bradley Barcola was left out again by PSG, with Liverpool negotiating and Fabrizio Romano saying talks should accelerate on Monday.
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Guglielmo Vicario set for Juventus return after Tottenham accept loan deal
Guglielmo Vicario is set for a Juventus loan move after Tottenham accepted a deal with a non-mandatory option to buy next summer.
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Rodri to Barcelona as City accept summer bid
Barcelona have agreed a deal for Rodri, with City set to lose their midfield anchor and the fee reported differently across outlets.
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Guglielmo Vicario Juventus move reaches final stages
Tottenham have accepted Juventus' bid for Guglielmo Vicario, with a loan deal and option to buy now agreed.
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Said El Mala setback played down by Köln
Thomas Kessler says Said El Mala is not disappointed after his Borussia Dortmund move collapsed, with Köln set for Würzburger Kickers on 24 August.
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Joao Palhinha talks move Newcastle closer to transfer
Newcastle have opened direct talks with Bayern München for João Palhinha, but Bayern want a permanent sale after rejecting Aston Villa's loan bid.
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Kees Smit on Real Madrid’s radar again as €60 million talk grows
Real Madrid are again monitoring Kees Smit, with reports putting the AZ Alkmaar midfielder at around €60 million and possibly staying until 2027.
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Raul Asencio faces a Real Madrid wait amid Liverpool interest
Raul Asencio is 23 and behind four centre-back options at Real Madrid, with Liverpool interest and January still months away.
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Dani Ceballos offer puts Napoli first in the transfer race
Napoli have made a formal offer for free agent Dani Ceballos, with Juventus and Real Betis also in the frame before next Saturday's Serie A opener.
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Igor Matanovic on Manchester United’s striker list
Manchester United are discussing a move for Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, but the move depends on Joshua Zirkzee’s future and late-window pressure.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Nico Elvedi to Leeds is close, but Farke is right to wait
Nico Elvedi is due in England for a Monday medical as Leeds push to finish the deal Daniel Farke still refuses to call done.
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Taiwo Awoniyi closing in on Nottingham Forest exit as Coventry deal nears
Taiwo Awoniyi is close to joining Coventry in a deal worth about £17m after scoring 23 goals in 103 games for Nottingham Forest.
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Liam Delap transfer news: Everton lead Chelsea exit race
Everton lead the Liam Delap transfer news race, with Chelsea open to selling, a £40m asking price cited and a Premier League stay preferred.
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Victor Osimhen keeps Arsenal door ajar as Galatasaray harden their stance
Victor Osimhen scored twice, refused to shut down Arsenal links and Galatasaray’s president says he is not for sale. His deal runs to June 2029.
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Kim Min-jae wants to stay at Bayern despite Manchester United interest
Christian Falk says Manchester United are interested in Kim Min-jae, but the Bayern defender wants to stay and fight for his place.
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Ivan Leko opens the door on Club Brugge transfer talk
Ivan Leko says he is proud of interest in Club Brugge’s wanted players, and hints that big-money offers could open the door.
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Angelo Stiller back on Real Madrid’s radar, but deal talk is thin
Rodra says Angelo Stiller has been mentioned to Real Madrid, but he also says the tip may be a guess and that nothing is close.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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James Penrice's Rangers move comes with pressure and a clear job
James Penrice has joined Rangers on loan from AEK Athens FC with an option to buy, calling the move surreal as Derek McInnes explains the need.
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Ashley Phillips completes Middlesbrough move as Tottenham cash in carefully
Ashley Phillips Middlesbrough deal is done: £7m up front, up to £20m with add-ons, as Tottenham make their seventh permanent sale.
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Fikayo Tomori's Milan exit gathers pace as Premier League interest grows
Fikayo Tomori's AC Milan future looks increasingly fragile, with squad omissions, separate training and Premier League interest from Liverpool, Newcastle