Transfers
Transfer news and rumours, cross-checked.
Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Liverpool sign Samuel Martinez in long-term recruitment play
Liverpool confirm signing of 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional for £750,000. The prospect joins in summer 2027.
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Reigan Heskey joins Cologne with elite youth pedigree—and a steep senior test
Reigan Heskey joins Cologne from Manchester City on a five-year deal. The academy graduate scored 18 goals in 19 U18 Premier League games this season.
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Martin Ødegaard's future is locked in — Arsenal contract extension imminent
Martin Ødegaard's future at Arsenal is secure. Contract extension talks progress positively, Arteta backs him, and the Norwegian wants to stay.
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Manchester United complete Youri Tielemans deal as hidden clause stuns Villa
Youri Tielemans has joined Manchester United in a £35m move from Aston Villa after a hidden clause triggered a fast midfield shake-up.
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Lucas Bergvall one bid from Tottenham standoff
Tottenham have rejected Newcastle's £46m bid for Lucas Bergvall, with Nottingham Forest also failing at £38m, as he wants more minutes.
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James Trafford wait turns into a goalkeeper battle
Leeds and Newcastle are both chasing James Trafford, with Manchester City asking £35million to £40million and Leeds waiting until after the World Cup.
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Trevoh Chalobah and Como move into third bid stage
Como are preparing a third offer for Trevoh Chalobah, with Chelsea holding out for €35m and Mirwan Suwarso revealing a pact talk with Inter.
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Sander Berge emerges as a serious Manchester United option in midfield rebuild
Manchester United are weighing a third midfield signing and Sander Berge has emerged as a serious under-£40 million option as the club continues its rebuild.
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Rodri leaves Real Madrid door open as club talks wait
Rodri says he will sort out his club future after the World Cup, while reporting says Real Madrid have not approached him and still hesitate over the deal.
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Karim Adeyemi to Barcelona nears completion after rapid €22 million deal
Karim Adeyemi is set to join Barcelona after a rapid €22 million deal, with the medical done, paperwork nearly complete and an unveiling expected next week.
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Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal is still alive, says Keith Wyness
Keith Wyness says Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal is close enough to get done, but Newcastle’s £100m valuation and Arsenal’s stalled talks still make the
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Anatoliy Trubin as Real Madrid join reduced-price race
Real Madrid have joined the Anatoliy Trubin chase after Benfica lowered their asking price to €20 million, with Tottenham and Aston Villa also in.
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Marcus Rashford transfer shifts into negotiation
Marcus Rashford’s transfer has shifted into negotiation after his £40m clause expired, Barcelona passed on the permanent deal, and United wait.
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Bradley Barcola looks the safer Liverpool winger bet
Bradley Barcola is the firmer Liverpool winger option over Yan Diomande, with Warnock and McAteer backing the PSG man despite a reported €150m price.
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Joan Laporta hails Messi and Yamal as Barcelona's past and future
Laporta says Lionel Messi is the past and Lamine Yamal the future as Barcelona's eight-player Spain group stands out at the World Cup final.
Friday, 17 July 2026
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Mohamed Salah next club still unclear as race narrows
Mohamed Salah’s next club remains undecided, with reports linking him to Beşiktaş, Chelsea and MLS while his agent says the answer may come very soon.
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Aston Villa complete record signing of Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Aston Villa have signed Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for just over £50m, breaking their transfer record for the 20-year-old midfielder.
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Kelechi Iheanacho rejects Celtic deal as Bursaspor move closes in
Kelechi Iheanacho has rejected a new Celtic deal as Bursaspor announce him after a nine-goal season and Celtic are left short up front.
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Leeds United agree £34.1m Tarik Muharemovic deal as rebuild continues
Leeds United have signed Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Sassuolo on a five-year deal as their defensive rebuild gathers pace.
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Tarik Muharemovic Leeds move draws praise and warning
Slobodan Starcevic says Tarik Muharemovic has the tools to succeed at Leeds, but warns the Premier League will punish overconfidence.
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Julian Alvarez transfer row as Barcelona set deadline
Barcelona have set a July deadline on their Julian Alvarez transfer bid, while Atletico Madrid insist he will still be there next season.
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Zan Celar returns to Swiss football with FC Basel
Zan Celar leaves Rangers for FC Basel after a challenging start in England, with Christian Nourry pointing to his return to Swiss football.
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Rodri's World Cup form has sharpened, not settled, the Real Madrid debate
Rodri has 655 completed passes and 627 minutes at the World Cup, but Real Madrid remain divided over a move for the Manchester City midfielder.
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Michael Olise stays at Bayern this summer, says Christian Falk
Christian Falk says Michael Olise will stay at Bayern München this summer, with next summer the real decision point if no new deal is agreed.
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Michael Olise Real Madrid stance splits the transfer noise
Michael Olise’s future is caught between Bayern Munich’s no-sale stance and renewed Real Madrid links, with a post-World Cup meeting and a reported €200
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Amad Diallo as AC Milan test Manchester United
AC Milan want Amad Diallo, but Manchester United’s long contract leverage and refusal to sell make a summer move difficult.
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Juventus eyes Richarlison as Kolo Muani deal stalls
Juventus pursue €20-25m Richarlison deal with Tottenham as PSG holds firm on Kolo Muani at €50m. De Zerbi appointment speeds negotiations.
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Liverpool intensify Barcola pursuit as PSG demand £116m
Liverpool intensify pursuit of PSG winger Bradley Barcola with fresh contact as £116m negotiations continue; Diomande deal could derail move.
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Rangers close in on Dragojevic with improved £4.6m bid
Rangers raise bid for Partizan's Dragojevic to £4.6m after rejections. McInnes targets seventh signing as Hjerto-Dahl pursuit stalls.
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Serhou Guirassy stays at Dortmund as release clause expires
Five major clubs passed on Guirassy's €40m release clause. The Dortmund striker's deadline expired Wednesday. He stays through 2028.