Bayern Munich and Harry Kane
Friday

Bayern Munich are set to open formal talks with Harry Kane over a new contract. The England captain’s current deal expires at the end of the coming season, but Bayern want to extend his stay.

Kane has scored 146 goals in 134 Bayern appearances since joining from Tottenham. Barcelona and Saudi clubs remain linked, but Bayern’s early move signals their intent to keep him central to their next cycle.

Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Maxence Lacroix
Friday

Chelsea are close to completing a £52m deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. The French defender is expected to undergo a medical before signing a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Xabi Alonso wants defensive reinforcements as Chelsea reshape their back line and prepare to move several centre-backs out. Palace are already looking at replacements, with Augsburg’s Chrislain Matsima among their targets.

Real Madrid, Rodri and Manchester City
Friday

Real Madrid are reportedly more open to signing Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri after his Golden Ball-winning tournament. Sources said Madrid had previously cooled interest because of concerns over his injury record.

ESPN said no negotiations with Manchester City have been confirmed, making this a developing possibility rather than an active deal. Rodri’s World Cup resurgence appears to have changed views among influential Madrid decision-makers.

Arsenal, Newcastle United and Bruno Guimaraes
Friday

Arsenal are preparing a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazil midfielder remains Mikel Arteta’s leading midfield target, though Newcastle are determined not to sell another major player this summer.

Arsenal are ready to test Newcastle’s resolve after indirect talks through intermediaries. The approach follows Newcastle’s sales of Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak, with Guimaraes’ future already uncertain after expressing interest in Arsenal.

Manchester United Women, Leicester City and Janina Leitzig
Friday

Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old becomes United’s second summer signing after defender Andrea Medina and is believed to have agreed a three-year contract.

United triggered the release clause in Leitzig’s Leicester contract after tracking her since 2023. She brings WSL experience after nearly 70 Leicester appearances, though she could not prevent their relegation last season.

Nottingham Forest, Xaver Schlager and Oliver Glasner
Thursday

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig. The 28-year-old joins on a two-year contract and becomes Oliver Glasner’s first signing as Forest manager.

Schlager previously worked with Glasner at Wolfsburg, where they reached the Europa League knockouts and qualified for the Champions League. Forest add experience after selling Elliot Anderson and reshaping midfield under their new coach.

Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Elliot Anderson
Thursday

Manchester City have completed the £116m signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract, with the fee becoming a club record for City.

Anderson said he was determined to join once City made their interest clear. The deal beats City’s previous £100m Jack Grealish record and gives Enzo Maresca a high-energy midfielder after Pep Guardiola’s exit.