Chelsea, Strasbourg and Valentin Barco
Monday

Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina international Valentin Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year contract. The versatile 21-year-old becomes their sixth summer addition and will join the remainder of the club’s pre-season tour before the new campaign.

Barco developed at Boca Juniors before spells with Brighton and Strasbourg, where he rebuilt his career after a successful loan. His transfer becomes the 13th deal between Chelsea and Strasbourg since last season under their shared ownership structure.

Al-Nassr, Real Mallorca and Samu Costa
Monday

Portugal midfielder Samu Costa is travelling to Riyadh for a medical after reaching a complete agreement to join Al-Nassr from Real Mallorca. The player said the contract terms, financial package and additional clauses have all been settled.

Only the medical examination, paperwork and formal announcement remain before the transfer is completed. Costa has made 108 appearances for Mallorca and is expected to become Al-Nassr’s first signing of the summer window within the next 48 hours.

Newcastle United, Arsenal and Bruno Guimaraes
Monday

Newcastle United have rejected Arsenal’s opening offer for captain Bruno Guimaraes despite the midfielder’s reported desire to move to London. Arsenal are considering an improved bid as they attempt to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s midfield before the new season.

Guimaraes travelled to Newcastle’s Spanish camp intending to discuss his future and reportedly submit a transfer request. Newcastle remain determined to keep him, while the anticipated appointment of Matthias Jaissle has added urgency to resolving the captain’s position.

Moussa Diaby, Inter Milan and Al-Ittihad
Monday

Moussa Diaby has told Inter Milan that he wants to join the club and return to European football from Al-Ittihad. The France winger has contacted Inter officials directly while the two clubs conduct negotiations over a possible summer transfer.

Diaby views Inter’s Champions League project as his preferred next step and no longer plans to remain in Saudi Arabia. His position strengthens Inter’s negotiating leverage, but the deal still depends on reaching a financial agreement with Al-Ittihad.

Paris Saint-Germain, Parma and Zion Suzuki
Sunday

Paris Saint-Germain have submitted an official €33m offer to Parma for Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. The French champions now lead Juventus in the race, while Parma are prepared to advance negotiations and the player has received PSG’s proposal.

The move would further reshape PSG’s goalkeeping department after Lucas Chevalier and Matvey Safonov shared duties last season. Formal talks are progressing, although the uploaded report does not state that Parma or Suzuki have accepted the offer.

Sevilla, Real Madrid and Fran Gonzalez
Sunday

Sevilla have officially signed 21-year-old goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez from Real Madrid on a contract running until 2031. The initial fee is €1m plus variables, with Sevilla acquiring 50% of the player’s economic rights this summer.

Real Madrid retained tiered buy-back options worth between €3m and €5m across the next three transfer windows. Gonzalez will join Sevilla’s training camp and compete for playing time after his route into Madrid’s senior team remained blocked.