Al-Ittihad, Neom and Fares Abedi
Monday

Al-Ittihad have officially signed Saudi left-back Fares Abedi from Neom, completing their second addition of the summer. The experienced defender arrives to fill a squad gap created after Mario Mitaj joined Italian club Genoa on loan.

Abedi has previously represented Al-Wehda, Al-Qadsiah, Al-Fayha and Neom, giving him extensive familiarity with Saudi football. Al-Ittihad expect his defensive discipline and attacking support to strengthen the left side before domestic and continental competition begins.

Bay FC, Arsenal and Jenna Nighswonger
Monday

Bay FC have agreed a deal worth around $200,000 to sign United States full-back Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal. The transfer returns the Olympic gold medallist to the NWSL after a difficult spell in England and a loan at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa declined their purchase option after Nighswonger made eight league appearances during her loan. Bay FC are rebuilding under Emma Coates and add a player who previously won the NWSL Championship and Rookie of the Year award with Gotham.

Jordan Henderson, Chelsea and Brentford
Monday

Chelsea have signed England midfielder Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract after Brentford mutually terminated his deal. The 36-year-old becomes Chelsea’s tenth summer arrival and brings extensive Premier League, Champions League and international experience to Xabi Alonso’s squad.

Henderson joins without a transfer fee after making 32 league appearances for Brentford last season. Chelsea expect his leadership and winning experience to support a young squad that finished tenth and missed European qualification during the previous campaign.

Como, Chelsea and Trevoh Chalobah
Monday

Como have agreed a package worth up to £30.8m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. The proposed transfer includes £25.7m upfront and £5.1m in add-ons, with the England international expected to accept a long-term contract.

Manager Cesc Fabregas has pursued Chalobah for more than six months and plans to give him a leadership role. Chelsea are reducing an oversized defensive group after adding Maxence Lacroix, while Como prepare for their Champions League campaign.

Crystal Palace Women, Tottenham and Molly Bartrip
Monday

Crystal Palace have signed defender Molly Bartrip from Tottenham on a three-year contract. The 30-year-old leaves Spurs after five seasons and more than 100 appearances, bringing substantial Women’s Super League experience to the newly promoted Palace squad.

Bartrip reunites with former Tottenham captain Bethany England and joins WSL 2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith among Palace’s summer additions. Her durability, leadership and top-flight experience strengthen a team preparing for its immediate return to the division.

Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Bradley Barcola
Monday

Paris Saint-Germain have rejected Liverpool’s opening offer of more than €100m for France winger Bradley Barcola. Liverpool have started formal negotiations, but PSG are reportedly demanding around €170m for a player contracted through the summer of 2028.

Barcola is described as open to joining Liverpool after refusing a new PSG contract, while his representatives have spoken with the English club. The rejected bid moves the story into active negotiations, although a substantial valuation gap remains.

Chelsea, Rayo Vallecano and Pep Chavarria
Monday

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria for about €25m. The 28-year-old has been cleared to travel to London for a medical before completing the proposed transfer.

Chelsea improved their offer after Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid created an immediate vacancy on the left. Manager Xabi Alonso prioritised an experienced replacement, and Chavarria’s desire to join helped the clubs close the remaining valuation gap.