Inter Milan, Tottenham and Cristian Romero
Monday

Inter Milan have reportedly agreed a transfer fee of about €40m with Tottenham for Argentina defender Cristian Romero. The proposed move remains incomplete because Inter and the player’s representatives have not yet settled the defender’s personal terms.

Romero is seeking a net annual salary of €6m, which Inter currently consider too high. Negotiations will continue as the Italian club attempts to add another senior centre-back after completing the free signing of John Stones.

Fulham, Real Madrid, Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios
Monday

Fulham have completed the permanent signings of Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid. Both players signed five-year contracts through 2031, with options for another season, while Garcia’s reported transfer fee is around £34m.

Garcia reunites with manager Alvaro Arbeloa after scoring eight goals in 39 Madrid appearances last season. Palacios arrives as a highly rated attacking midfielder with limited senior experience, giving Fulham two young Spanish additions for their long-term rebuild.

Schalke, Edin Dzeko, Jesper Lindstrom and Napoli
Monday

Schalke have extended Edin Dzeko’s contract through 2027, but their proposed move for Napoli midfielder Jesper Lindstrom collapsed at the final stage. Reports said disagreements emerged after Napoli failed to maintain previously discussed verbal terms for the transfer.

The Lindstrom dispute centred on whether the loan would include an option or an obligation to buy. Dzeko is fully fit after a shoulder problem and will remain for Schalke’s Bundesliga campaign following their promotion last season.

Sassuolo, Juventus and Vasilije Adzic
Monday

Sassuolo have reached an agreement with Juventus to sign Montenegro talent Vasilije Adzic, moving ahead of Cagliari late in negotiations. The midfielder is set to join on loan with an option to buy and a Juventus buy-back clause.

The clubs finalised the remaining details after Sassuolo accelerated talks within 24 hours. Adzic made ten appearances and scored once last season, and the move is intended to provide regular playing time under manager Alberto Aquilani.

Newcastle United, Braga and Lukas Hornicek
Monday

Newcastle United have completed the £25.7m signing of Czech Republic goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga. The 24-year-old signed a five-year contract after Newcastle activated his release clause and joined the club’s training camp in Spain.

Hornicek arrives after keeping seven clean sheets during Braga’s Europa League semi-final run and ranking highly for passing among Portuguese top-flight goalkeepers. Newcastle identified a new first-choice keeper as a priority after conceding 55 league goals last season.

Manchester City, Lille and Ayyoub Bouaddi
Monday

Ayyoub Bouaddi has reportedly reached a full verbal agreement with Manchester City covering his salary, contract length and personal terms. Lille have acknowledged receiving official offers but insist none meets their valuation for the Morocco international midfielder.

Club negotiations remain unresolved, with Lille president Olivier Letang saying only a small number of teams can afford Bouaddi and indicating a price above €100m. City remain closest to a deal but have not secured Lille’s approval.