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August 31st
15:40 CET - CONFIRMED - West Ham have signed Norway under-21 international winger Edvin Austbo from Viking FK on a four-year deal.
15:15 CET - Newcastle United's rebuild under new head coach Matthias Jaissle looks to be continuing as Fabrizio Romano reports that they have completed a deal to sign forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo for €60m.
15:00 CET - CONFIRMED - After weeks of speculation, Liverpool have finally announced the blockbuster signing of Bradley Barcola from PSG in arguably the biggest signing of the summer!
On joining Liverpool, Barcola said: "It took a long time but I'm really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool and all I want is to be on the pitch and be able to play.
"I hope to achieve very big things. First of all, winning the Premier League – it's one of my biggest dreams in my life.
"It is to do that and to stay in this team in the long term – that's why I signed a long contract – and I hope I can do it."
14:50 CET - Not quite confirmed but getting there; Fabrizio Romano has put the 'here we go' seal on Jonathan David moving to Atletico Madrid from Juventus. It looks like it'll be an initial loan deal with a buy option clause for the Canadian striker in the Spanish capital.
14:20 CET - CONFIRMED - Manchester City have announced the signing of highly-rated 22-year-old Palmeiras midfielder Allan Elias on a five-year deal!
Check out the full story here.
14:04 CET - CONFIRMED - Nottingham Forest have confrimed the pernament signing of Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace on a three-year deal. Oliver Glasner has got his man again!
13:20 CET - CONFIRMED - Real Madrid have announced the signing of Racing Santander teenage midfielder Sergio Martinez for a reported €3.5 million.
Check out the full story here.
13:10 CET - According to multiple reports, Liverpool have completed a deal to sign talented young St Etienne striker Djylian N'Guessan and the Frenchman will join in 2027.
10:25 CET - Reports suggest that Everton have submitted a bid to sign USMNT striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco, with the Toffees offering in the region of €18 million for the Londoner.
As per our resident transfer expert, Dean Jones, the chances of Balogun making the move before the deadline are very real, but the fee may need to go up substantially.
Read more about that story here.
09:37 CET - Juventus have agreed a deal to sign Tottenham's Pape Matar Sarr, according to Fabrizio Romano, with the midfielder set to join on an initial loan plus a buy option clause which could become mandatory under certain conditions, worth a package of €30 million.
08:43 CET - Some news to bring you first thing this morning: Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal to sign Strasbourg right back Guela Doue for €37.5 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.
August 30th
21:50 CET - Ayase Ueda, last season's Eredivisie top scorer, is set to leave Feyenoord and join Lille, with it being widely reported that a deal has been all but finalised for him to join the French club.
19:10 CET - CONFIRMED - Al Hilal have announced the signing of England striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported the Saudi Pro League side paid £51 million for Watkins, who has signed a three-year contract.
Read more about that move here.
17:45 CET - According to our resident transfer expert, Dean Jones, Everton remain interested in signing Jack Grealish from Man City, despite recent changes to the market landscape. They have made a breakthrough on a deal to bring Richarlison back to the club but also remain interested in getting Grealish, who spent last season on loan at the Toffees.
Read more about that story here.
16:05 CET - In more Arsenal outgoings, it seems Gabriel Martinelli's move to Al Hilal is all but confirmed now, with Fabrizio Romano giving that his 'here we go' seal, after Matteo Moretto reported it closed. Al Hilal will allegedly pay over €65 million for the Brazilian winger.
15:15 CET - Here's a real bombshell: Fabrizio Romano has reported that Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal, for a fee of just €10 million, plus add-ons. That news has come out of nowhere, but it seems to suit all parties really.
14:55 CET - CONFIRMED - Ajax have announced the signing of Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on a free transfer. Amrabat was allowed to leave Turkish giants Fenerbahce and had his contract terminated ahead of signing a two-year deal with the Amsterdam club.
Read more about that move here.
13:10 CET - CONFIRMED - As expected since Friday, Rafael Leao has completed his move to Galatasaray from AC Milan. The Turkish giants announced the deal on social media, confirming they will pay a transfer fee of €38 million and that Leao has signed a four-year deal. The Portuguese winger was presented to fans on Saturday evening.
Read more about that transfer here.
11:51 CET - Iliman Ndiaye is set to move from Everton to Tottenham, with Richarlison heading the other way to rejoin his former club, according to David Ornstein.
It's also being reported that the Toffees are making progress in their efforts to bring Man City's Jack Grealish back.
10:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Chelsea have announced the signing Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Premier League rivals Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £7.5 million.
"I’m delighted to be at this football club," Martinez said. "Coming to Chelsea, for me and my family, was an easy decision to make and I’m just over the moon - I can’t wait to get started."
Read more about that transfer here.
09:20 CET - We have an update on the Cody Gakpo situation, via Fabrizio Romano, with the insider indicating that Manchester City are confident of getting this deal over the line. The Cityzens are set to pay Liverpool £85 million for the Dutchman, who has agreed on a five-year contract.
08:00 CET - Good morning, we are into the final three days of the transfer window around Europe's top leagues, and there could yet be a lot of player movement. We will kick things off for the day with a few rumours from overnight, courtesy of Fabrizio Romano, who has reported all the following:
AS Roma have reached a verbal agreement to sign Marten de Roon from Atalanta, with Neil El Aynaoui set to go from Roma to RB Leipzig on loan. Juventus have agreed on personal terms with Spurs midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, while FC Porto look set to sign Mexican striker Santi Gimenez from AC Milan.
August 29th
21:35 CET - Some huge breaking news has just dropped, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Manchester City are advancing in talks for Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, as the Dutchman favours a move to the Cityzens.
21:02 CET - Former Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is heading to Ajax, with it being widely reported that he's terminated his contract with Fenerbahce to join the Dutch giants.
19:40 CET - Nottingham Forest have agreed a £22 million deal with Crystal Palace to sign right-back Daniel Munoz, as the Colombian international prepares to undergo his medical, reports Sami Mokbel.
16:56 CET - As reported by The Telegraph, Lille attacker Matias Fernandez-Pardo is being closely tracked by Premier League clubs Liverpool and Newcastle United.
15:24 CET - According to David Ornstein, Julian Alvarez has rejected the chance to join Arsenal after holding talks with Mikel Arteta, with the Atletico Madrid striker only wanting a move to Barcelona.
11:00 CET - CONFIRMED - In case you missed this one late last night, Alvaro Morata is officially a Leganes player now! The 33-year-old striker has joined the second-tier Madrid area club from Como on loan for the season.
09:30 CET - As per David Ornstein, Liverpool have finally completed an agreement to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain after weeks of negotiation, with the Reds set to pay up to €145 million for the France international. According to reports, Barcola will undergo his medical this weekend ahead of signing a five-year deal on Merseyside.
Ben Jacobs has reported that PSG lowered their initial asking price down from almost €170m, but the fee agreed still puts Barcola near the top of the most expensive Premier League purchases ever, assuming all add-on conditions are met.
Read more about that story here.
08:50 CET - Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Enzo Fernandez has verbally agreed personal terms with Manchester City but that the Cityzens are yet to submit an official bid to Chelsea. There's still plenty of time to get this one over the line though, with the window shutting on Tuesday evening.
08:35 CET - As reported yesterday, Rafael Leao looks set to move to Galatasaray from AC Milan imminently. In a confirmation of his departure from the Serie A giants, the Portuguese winger bade an emotional farewell to the club after the side's win over Venezia on Friday evening.
"I know what I've achieved here; I'll go down in the club's history. All I can do is say thank you," said the departing Leao.
Read Leao's full comments here.
06:45 CET - Good morning, we kick off the weekend coverage of the final days of the transfer window with an update from our resident insider Dean Jones:
According to Flashscore sources, Chelsea have made progress in their pursuit of Monaco's Lamine Camara, with the Senegalese midfielder increasingly emerging as the preferred solution if Enzo Fernandez leaves the club this window.
Read more about that story here!
August 28th
20:18 CET - CONFIRMED - Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, bringing in the striker to replace Ollie Watkins for £65 million.
Read more about the deal here.
18:58 CET - It has been a tough 12 months for Harvey Elliot, but he looks to be on his way to Spain. According to Matteo Moretto, Valencia are in talks with Liverpool to sign the player, and there is some optimism a deal can be done.
17:17 CET - A big breaking story, and it is good news for Aston Villa fans! David Ornstein reports that Unai Emery's side have agreed on a €55m fee with PSG for highly-rated winger Ibrahim Mbaye.
16:46 CET - Galatasaray have reportedly won the race for Rafael Leao's signature ahead of Aston Villa.
According to Florian Plettenberg, the Portuguese forward has agreed a deal with the Turkish giants to move from AC Milan, and could sign over the weekend.
14:40 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have approached AS Monaco over the potential transfer of central midfielder Lamine Camara.
14:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Brentford have announced the signing of West Ham full-back Malick Diouf on a five-year deal!
13:20 CET - CONFIRMED - After lots of speculation, James Ward-Prowse has officially returned to Southampton after signing a two-year contract with the Saints and ending his time at West Ham!
12:11 CET - Alvaro Morata is set to be heading back to his homeland, according to reports by Fabrizio Romano.
After a barren season with Como, the Spanish striker is reportedly moving to Leganes, making the third Madrid-based club he has played for in his career.
The second division side will bring him on an initial loan deal.
11:00 CET - Multiple reports are suggesting that Chelsea's David Datro Fofana is set to move to Swiss side Servette. The transfer fee is set to be €2.5million with another million in bonuses.
10:25 CET - CONFIRMED - Real Sociedad have announced the signing of Chelsea centre-back Mamadou Sarr on a season-long loan.
08:20 CET - CONFIRMED - Ipswich Town announced the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios on a four-year deal late last night.
August 27th
20:08 CET - Chelsea have their new No. 1 goalkeeper, with reports this evening claiming that Xabi Alonso's side have agreed a £7.5 million deal with Aston Villa to sign Emiliano Martinez.
19:53 CET - Former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is keen to reunite with Daniel Munoz, as David Ornstein is reporting that Nottingham Forest have made a £22 million offer to the Eagles to sign the defender.
18:15 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson for £65m!
17:11 CET - CONFIRMED - Aston Villa have announced the signing of former Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
16:57 CET - David Ornstein is reporting that Chelsea have had a €46million bid for exciting teenage talent Honest Anahor from Atalanta.
The 18-year-old Italian made 35 appearances last campaign as he broke into the first team after signing from Genoa's academy.
It is expected to be a long-term deal.
16:05 CET - CONFIRMED - Tottenham have announced the signing of Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan after Savinho also joined from Manchester City earlier in the month.
On joining on loan, Marmoush said: "It feels amazing to be here. I'm so excited to get started with the team and I can't wait to meet the fans.
"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me.
"I've spoken with the Head Coach, I loved what he had to say and I'm sure our passion for the game will go very well together."
15:48 CET - Whilst he could still decide to go to Aston Villa on loan, Rafael Leao has moved a step closer to joining Galatasaray after David Ornstein reported minutes ago that AC Milan have accepted a €45m bid from the Turkish giants.
13:40 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, out-of-favour Joshua Zirkzee is close to a season-long loan move to Fiorentina as Manchester United seek to find the Dutch forward a move before the transfer deadline.
As a potential consequence, Romano is also reporting that Como are close to agreeing on a €40m deal with Fiorentina to sign forward Moise Kean.
13:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Barcelona have announced the signing of Croatian international Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce on a four-year deal to bring in more cover in the goalkeeping department.
Meanwhile, the saga involving the Catalan club and Atletico Madrid over the future of Julian Alvarez has reached higher tensions.
Atleti's board have released a statement this afternoon, doubling down on their commitment not to sell the Argentine to their LaLiga rivals.
They said: "We fully stand behind the club’s previously communicated position that FC Barcelona failed to meet these requirements and, as a result, there will not be any negotiation, and there is zero consideration of an Alvarez transfer to Barcelona.”
12:30 CET - Flashscore sources have indicated that James Ward-Prowse is set to make his return to boyhood club Southampton this afternoon.
Ward-Prowse, now 31, joined the club aged eight and made more than 400 appearances for the Saints before moving to West Ham in 2024. Since then, he has been out of favour in East London with loan spells at Nottingham Forest and Burnley.
12:05 CET - East Anglian Daily Times reporter Stuart Watson reports that Ipswich Town have agreed a loan deal with Aston Villa for Tammy Abraham.
12:20 CET - CONFIRMED - Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Liam Delap on a permanent, reported £50m deal from Chelsea!
Check out the full story here.
09:38 CET - And if the deal was close, David Ornstein is now reporting that Liverpool have reached a total agreement with PSG to sign Bradley Barcola in a £120m package.
09:15 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are in the final stage of negotiating a deal with PSG to sign Bradley Barcola.
09:00 CET - Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Alvaro Morata is set for a shock move from Como on a season-long loan to Spanish second division side Leganes!
07:35 CET - According to Flashscore's transfer expert Dean Jones, Manchester City are set for a busy end to the transfer window and haven't given up on their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez.
August 26th
20:59 CET - The transfer news keeps coming in! According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal has been agreed between Al Hilal and Aston Villa which will see England striker Ollie Watkins head to Saudi Arabia for around €60 million.
Read more about the deal here.
20:51 CET - Aston Villa's squad has been absolutely decimated in the last few months, but they are closing in on a signing of their own, with David Ornstein reporting that they have agreed a £65 million deal to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
Check out the full story here.
20:46 CET - CONFIRMED - After losing several key midfielders this summer, Newcastle United have completed the signing of Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez for a reported £50 million.
19:37 CET - Turkish clubs keep splashing the cash this transfer window, and reports this evening claim that Galatasaray are close to agreeing a fee with AC Milan to sign Rafael Leao, and want to get a deal done soon.
17:10 CET - Our resident transfer expert, Dean Jones, has provided an update on the earlier news that Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez has been offered to Chelsea, with his sources indicating that Blues boss Xabi Alonso is open to signing the Argentine.
17:00 CET - Here's a rather fun one: David Ornstein is breaking a story that Sunderland have bid to sign Jack Grealish from Manchester City on loan, with the possibility of taking him permanently next summer. The Black Cats are reportedly also pursuing Igor Paixao of Marseille in parallel.
15:00 CET - More news on the Julian Alvarez saga, with Barcelona president Joan Laporta coming out via his club's media to state they are still "very interested" in signing the Argentine from Atletico Madrid this summer, and even detailing the bid they have put on the table.
Read more about that story here!
14:46 CET - The news keeps coming in the Premier League. David Ornstein is now exclusively reporting that Emiliano Martinez's representatives have offered the goalkeeper to Chelsea, with the London club considering signing the Aston Villa man.
14:39 CET - Fabrizio Romano is reporting exclusively that Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace to sign Ismaila Sarr, having made a £50 million offer, as they continue their hunt for a right winger.
14:10 CET - CONFIRMED - Benfica have signed former Premier League star Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich for a fee which could rise to €19 million.
Read more about that transfer here.
13:21 CET - CONFIRMED - Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi on loan for the remainder of the season.
Read more about that move here.
13:13 CET - According to reports early this afternoon, Brentford have agreed a deal worth £40 million to sign West Ham left back El Hadji Malick Diouf, with official signatures set to be pencilled soon.
12:20 CET - CONFIRMED - Manchester City have announced the signing of Morocco's World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a reported €100m!
On joining the Citizens, Bouaddi said: “This is a very special day for me and my family.
“Manchester City are, for me, the best Club in the world. It’s a dream to be here and be able to call myself a City player. I have spent most of my life working hard to become the best player I can be and reach the top of the game.
“I’ve watched City for many years, and I love their style of play. City always try and play quality football. And they have shown they are winners – this Club feels like it’s built to win.
“The squad is world-class and Enzo is a top manager. And I’m really looking forward to playing at the Etihad Stadium, in front of all the fans."
12:10 CET - After multiple reports claim Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, Flashscore reporter Jason Pettigrove has delved into why the signing might prove to be a mistake.
10:10 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid could be eyeing Jonathan David as a Julian Alvarez replacement, as he reports that Atletico Madrid have made initial enquiries over his availability.
08:15 CET - Flashscore transfer guru Dean Jones is reporting that USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun wants out of Monaco and that Tottenham are among clubs interested in signing the striker.
08:05 CET - CONFIRMED - After days of speculation, RB Leipzig have announced the re-signing of forward Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Read more about the transfer here.
August 25th
21:18 CET - It's being widely reported that Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is close to joining Al Hilal, and as per Charles Watts, the Saudi club will pay around £50 million for him.
19:21 CET - As per John Percy and other reporters, Nottingham Forest have agreed to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap for around €61 million, a club record fee.
Percy also reports that Chelsea are in talks to sell fellow striker Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa.
17:50 CET - CONFIRMED - Manchester United have announced the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Premier League rivals Brighton in a deal worth a reported £70 million. Baleba has signed a five-year deal with the Red Devils.
"It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams," Baleba told United's official website. "Playing at Old Trafford is always special, but the opportunity to do so as a Manchester United player will be a real honour."
Read more about the transfer here.
14:10 CET - As previously reported, Barcelona agreed a deal with Fenerbahce to sign goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. Fabrizio Romano has posted today that the Croatian will undergo his medical with the Catalan giants tomorrow, ahead of signing a long-term deal.
13:19 CET - As per David Ornstein, Aston Villa have submitted a bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The opening offer, which has landed far below the Eagles' valuation of Mateta, relates to Ollie Watkins' expected departure from Villa Park.
11:25 CET - CONFIRMED - Tottenham Hotspur have announced the long-awaited signing of Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City.
According to reports, Spurs have signed the 22-year-old for an initial £75 million, on a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi's side potentially paying a further £10m in add-ons.
On the club website, Savinho was quoted as saying: "It's taken a while, but I'm very happy to be here. It's a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world."
Read more about the transfer here.
10:45 CET - A couple of big-name Argentines could yet make huge moves this window, with all eyes on Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid and Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
According to Fabrizio Romano this morning, Arsenal are still confident of getting a deal over the line for Alvarez, who had his heart set on a move to Barcelona.
As for Fernandez, Romano has stated that Manchester City are set to send a formal bid for the midfielder, with Chelsea reportedly open to selling at the right price.
09:43 CET - CONFIRMED - Omari Kellyman has sealed an £8.5 million transfer to Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg from Chelsea, penning a five-year contract, while the Blues have a buy-back clause for the forward.
08:38 CET - As reported by Fabrizio Romano this morning, Ayyoub Bouaddi is on the verge of completing his €95 million move from Lille to Manchester City after the 18-year-old passed his medical. An official announcement is now imminent.
August 24th
21:21 CET - It's being widely reported that Manchester City have agreed to sign Brazilian winger Allan from Palmeiras for €40 million.
19:49 CET - Premier League newcomers Coventry City have agreed a £6 million package deal for experienced Brentford centre-back Ethan Pinnock, as reported by David Ornstein.
18:44 CET - Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would like to keep winger Cody Gakpo, especially after he scored in their opening game of the season, but Mounir Boualin and Fabrizio Romano have reported that as well as long-time admirers Tottenham, Manchester City are now also interested in signing the Dutchman.
17:59 CET - As per our transfer insider Dean Jones, Chelsea sources believe Enzo Fernandez will push for a move to Manchester City if they finally make their much-anticipated approach this week.
16:50 CET - Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is nearing a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, with club-to-club talks at the final stages, as per Fabrizio Romano.
13:42 CET - According to reports, Nottingham Forest are now the frontrunners to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, with the 22-year-old seeking regular first-team football for the 2026/27 campaign.
12:15 CET - Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Manchester City's pursuit of Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the transfer insider reporting that the Morocco international will fly to Manchester today to finalise the move worth €95 million, plus add-ons.
09:44 CET - CONFIRMED - Fabinho is set to link up with ex-Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor, with the Turkish side posting a photo of the Brazilian wearing their kit onboard a private jet. Expect this to be fully announced today, but you can consider it confirmed.
08:46 CET - As per reports, Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has agreed personal terms with Galatasaray, with Spurs wanting a package worth £21.4m for the 23-year-old.
August 23rd
23:05 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig have completed a deal to re-sign Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan!
Romano reports it will be an initial loan with an option to buy for slightly under €30m.
22:26 CET - More from Fabrizio Romano this evening as he reports that Espanyol are closing in on a deal to sign Bryan Zaragoza from Bayern Munich.
17:36 CET - Spurs continue to be incredibly active in the transfer market, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that they have agreed a deal with Manchester City for Omar Marmoush. It is set to be a loan with a mandatory purchase option under certain conditions worth £50 million.
14:45 CET - Al Hilal's Premier League raid could be about to continue as David Ornstein reports that the Saudi giants have begun talks with Arsenal over the potential signing of Gabriel Martinelli.
14:01 CET - Huge news for Manchester City fans as, according to Fabrice Hawkins, they have agreed a 95-million-euro fee for highly-rated Lille playmaker Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old, who was in great form at the World Cup for Morocco, will not face Angers later today as his move is all but secured.
13:08 CET - Lille are closing in on a new goalkeeper. Orlando Gill, who impressed with Paraguay at the World Cup, has agreed terms with the Ligue 1 club to move from San Lorenzo for 3.6 million euros, according to Cesar Luis Merlo.
11:30 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are now closing in on signing Allan from Palmeiras in a deal worth around €40m.
09:28 CET - After seeing Ezri Konsa leave on Friday, Aston Villa are chasing a new centre-back and have switched their attentions from Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez.
According to Jacob Tanswell, contact has been made between the two clubs, with a deal set to be expensive.
07:00 CET - Roma are moving closer to bringing in Jayden Oosterwolde from Fenerbahce, according to reports.
It is set to be a season-long loan for the Dutch defender, including an option to buy set at 18 million euros.
August 22nd
22:14 CET - Como don't look to be done in the transfer window after a busy summer already, as Fabrizio Romano reports that Como have agreed a deal to sign Willy Kambwala from Villarreal.
20:50 CET - After signing Mohamed Salah, Trabzonspor look to be bringing in a former teammate of his to the club. According to reports this evening, the Turkish outfit have agreed a deal to sign free agent Fabinho, after his contract ran down at Al Ittihad.
18:23 CET - CONFIRMED - Napoli have confirmed the signing of centre back Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea on a season-long loan.
They do have an option to buy as well, with the fee set at 27 million euros.
15:45 CET - The Leon Goretzka deal has moved along quickly, with reports confirming that Aston Villa now have an agreement with the German midfielder to join the club.
12:56 CET - Chelsea, according to reporting from Ben Jacobs, have rejected a loan offer from Roma for Jamie Gittens as he remains part of Xabi Alonso's plans for the season.
11:57 CET - Aston Villa look to be turning their attention to Leon Goretzka, and The Athletic's Jacob Tanswell is reporting that talks are progressing with the central midfielder.
10:50 CET - CONFIRMED - Asger Sorensen has been announced as a new FC Copenhagen player after joining the club from Sparta Prague.
07:12 CET - As the Premier League season continues its opening weekend today, Bournemouth are looking to strengthen.
According to Fabrizio Romano, goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio is on his way to the south coast this weekend to move on loan from Juventus with a non-mandatory clause of 14 million euros.
August 21st
22:10 CET - Some big news is in to cap the day off, with Fabrizio Romano giving the 'here we go' treatment to Man Utd's pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba.
This one has been brewing for some time now, and the transfer guru is reporting that the Cameroonian will move to Manchester for £65 million (plus £5m in add-ons).
Read more about that story here.
20:45 CET - CONFIRMED - Serie A champions Inter Milan have announced the signing of Curtis Jones from Liverpool. The English midfielder joins Inter on a permanent transfer in a deal that has been expected for some days now, signing a contract until June 2031.
Read more about the transfer here.
20:00 CET - Fabrizio Romano is reporting that both Newcastle and RB Leipzig are in contact with AC Milan over potentially signing Christopher Nkunku, who is set to leave the Rossoneri this summer.
19:00 CET - As per David Ornstein, Liverpool have reportedly made an improved second bid to sign Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Reds' new offer is allegedly worth £60 million (after a first one for £50m), and has also been turned down. Brighton are said to want a fee in the region of £70 million for the 22-year-old Gambian winger!
18:55 CET - Our resident transfer expert, Dean Jones, has provided an update on Aston Villa's pursuit of Nicolas Jackson as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, who now looks set to move to Saudi Arabia.
Read more about Villa's transfer plans here.
17:11 CET - CONFIRMED - Arsenal have added another piece to their ever deeper squad with the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on a potential five-year deal.
The Gunners have splashed the cash for the 28-year-old, paying up to 51 million pounds for the defender.
He said in a statement: "I'm here to win. I'll do everything in my power to continue bringing success to this club."
16:14 CET - All summer long, strong reports have suggested that Julian Alvarez is likely to be moving from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona, but a new player has entered the game.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have met with members of Atleti's hierarchy in London to discuss a deal for the Argentine international.
Alvarez still wants to go to Barca, but could there be late drama in this transfer saga?
15:22 CET - CONFIRMED - Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab have announced the signing of former Arsenal and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey.
He signs as a free agent on a reported one-year deal.
15:05 CET - Plenty of conjecture today surrounding the future of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international spent last season on loan with Bayern Munich, and the Blues now want to sell him this summer.
Interested parties, according to reports, are Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid, with the Premier League side the likelier destination as they are willing to sign him permanently.
14:20 CET - Spanish journalist Carlos Monfort has reported that Barcelona have agreed a deal with Fenerbahce to sign goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. The Croatian will initially join Barca on loan, with the plan to make the move permanent next summer.
12:10 CET - CONFIRMED - Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been announced as an Aston Villa player this afternoon. He joins from Championship side West Ham on a season-long loan, with a conditional obligation to buy as part of the deal.
Read more about that move here.
11:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Ligue 1 club Strasbourg have announced the signing of Karim Coulibaly. The 19-year-old German centre-back joins from Werder Bremen and has signed a contract until 2031.
11:20 CET - CONFIRMED - Dutch full-back Lutsharel Geertruida has returned to the Eredivisie and signed a one-year loan deal with reigning champions PSV, with an option to move permanently from RB Leipzig. Geertruida had been on loan at Sunderland last season.
Read more about that transfer here.
10:34 CET - Chelsea have been willing to listen to offers for Axel Disasi all summer, and it seems he will be moving across London to Crystal Palace, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The defender will move on loan after his medical today, with his salary covered by the Eagles as well as a loan fee.
08:57 CET - Tottenham have agreed a £75 million fee (plus add-ons) to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, as Roberto De Zerbi looks set to strengthen his attack for the 2026/27 season.
August 20th
22:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Real Betis have announced the signing of Irish striker Troy Parrott, who joins from AZ for a fee of around €20 million.
21:21 CET - Many Liverpool fans would like to see the club sign a midfielder with Curtis Jones leaving, but sources have told Flashscore's Dean Jones that they may just replace him internally, with the focus being a new winger.
19:54 CET - Man City have contacted Palmeiras over winger Allan, as they look to replace Tottenham-bound Savinho, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
17:45 CET - As per David Ornstein, Liverpool have had a £50 million bid for Yankuba Minteh turned down by Brighton & Hove Albion. The 22-year-old Gambian is currently injured but reportedly among the Reds' top targets as they look to find more wide attackers.
15:53 CET - CONFIRMED - Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, with the Portugal international penning a contract until June 2029.
The 32-year-old has previously spent two loan spells with Barca, including in the second half of last season, helping Hansi Flick's side retain LaLiga.
Read more on Cancelo's move here.
14:05 CET - As reported yesterday, Real Betis have agreed a €20 million fee to sign Troy Parrott from Dutch side AZ. The latest there is that the Irishman is on his way to Spain to sign with the Sevilla-based club, as per Fabrizio Romano.
12:56 CET - Manchester City have enquired about Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but the Eagles have insisted the 22-year-old is not for sale this summer, as revealed by David Ornstein.
11:30 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, we can expect Joao Cancelo to complete his permanent move to Barcelona today. The Portuguese full-back recently terminated his contract with Al Hilal, after having been on loan at the Catalan club for part of last season.
09:45 CET - Following on from yesterday's news, Curtis Jones has now been given permission to travel to Italy to undergo a medical ahead of his €35 million switch from Liverpool to Inter Milan, as reported by James Pearce.
08:23 CET - As per Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City and Lille are at the final stages of negotiations as a deal for teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi nears completion.
August 19th
21:51 CET - With their pursuit of Julian Alvarez looking likely to be unsuccessful, Barcelona have turned their attention to others in their search for a striker, but are running into further issues. Ekrem Konur has reported that they've attempted to sign Villarreal's Georges Mikautadze but have been deterred by a €70 million asking price, while Gianluca Di Marzio says Inter have no intention of selling Lautaro Martinez to them.
19:25 CET - Sources have told Flashscore's Dean Jones that Tottenham are looking to sign Manchester City pair Savinho and Omar Marmoush - read more here - and David Ornstein has reported that talks are advancing between the two clubs.
18:50 CET - CONFIRMED - Braga have announced the signing of Jovan Milosevic from Stuttgart on a five-year deal.
The fee is reported to be 8.5 million euros.
17:46 CET - As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Real Betis have agreed a €20 million fee to sign Troy Parrott from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
17:38 CET - CONFIRMED - Manchester City and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has officially moved to Saudi side Al Qadsiah, the clubs confirmed on Wednesday, in a deal reportedly worth €60 million.
The 28-year-old will earn over €100 million during the span of his four-year contract.
16:19 CET - Following on from earlier, Arsenal have now agreed a £51 million fee plus add-ons for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, with the 28-year-old set to undergo his medical on Thursday.
15:31 CET - One of the summer's longest-running sagas is almost at an end, with it being reported by Fabrizio Romano that Inter and Liverpool have reached an agreement that will see Curtis Jones join the Italian champions for €35 million.
13:42 CET - Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Diriyah on loan for the 2026/27 campaign after a failed stint at Al Hilal.
12:55 CET - As per David Ornstein, Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal that will see them sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa.
12:38 CET - Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof has reported that PSV are set to complete the signing of RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland. The Netherlands international will join on an initial loan deal that includes an option to make it permanent for €15 million.
The move comes just days after PSV lost star man Joey Veerman to Borussia Dortmund, and you can read more about that move here.
11:13 CET - As revealed by David Ornstein, Man Utd are closing in on a deal to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion, with the Red Devils reportedly offering up to £65 million for the Cameroon midfielder.
10:15 CET - CONFIRMED - A huge morning for Aston Villa, with Unai Emery's side completing moves for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (€30m) and Atletico Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri (€25m).
08:59 CET - As per Nicolo Schira, Manchester City are keen on Bournemouth star Alex Scott, with the Cityzens set to open talks for the 22-year-old.
08:18 CET - CONFIRMED - Crystal Palace have announced the signing of forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake on a five-year deal.
“I’m really looking forward to playing in the Premier League with Crystal Palace. It’s the dream of any footballer," the 19-year-old said.
“I’m excited by the people and the project they have going on here. I’ve seen a lot of it, and that’s what excites me about this club as well: the success that they’ve had.”