Arsenal Women and Georgia Stanway
Friday

Arsenal Women have signed England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old returns to the WSL after four years in Germany, where she won eight trophies after leaving Manchester City in 2022 to strengthen Arsenal’s midfield.

Stanway said Arsenal’s ambition and fanbase made the move right for her next step. Head coach Renee Slegers said the Lionesses midfielder adds experience, winning mentality and a new dimension before a major campaign ahead.

Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich and Joao Palhinha
During the summer transfer window

Tottenham have decided not to trigger the purchase option in Joao Palhinha’s loan deal, sending the Portugal midfielder back to Bayern Munich. A permanent move to north London has now been ruled out this summer.

Spurs shifted direction after major midfield investment in Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. Palhinha remains under Bayern contract until 2028, but his long-term future is unsettled as several European clubs monitor his situation closely this window.

Bournemouth, Elche and Alvaro Rodriguez
Friday

Bournemouth have agreed a package worth up to £25.7m for Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez. The 21-year-old Uruguay youth international is set for a medical before signing a five-year deal at the Vitality Stadium next week.

The Cherries are strengthening after Europa League qualification and the departure of Andoni Iraola to Liverpool. Real Madrid will receive 50% of the fee after selling Rodriguez to Elche last summer with that clause included.

Rennes, Toulouse and Charlie Cresswell
During the summer transfer window

Rennes are close to signing English centre-back Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse after agreeing a €28m package. The former Leeds defender has also negotiated a major salary offer after two strong seasons in Ligue 1 this summer.

Premier League clubs showed interest but did not formalise moves, allowing Rennes to push ahead. Toulouse are set for a big profit after signing Cresswell for €4.5m and previously rejecting a €23m offer from Wolfsburg.

Andre Onana, Manchester United and Trabzonspor
Friday

Manchester United have confirmed Andre Onana has rejoined Trabzonspor on loan for the 2026-27 season. The agreement contains no purchase option, while the Turkish club will cover his wages and pay a loan fee this term.

Onana had been due back for pre-season but had no realistic route to reclaiming United’s number-one spot under Michael Carrick. The move follows his Turkish Cup-winning spell last season and leaves United assessing backup goalkeeper depth.

Andre Onana, Manchester United and Trabzonspor
During the summer transfer window

Andre Onana has reportedly signed paperwork for a second straight loan spell at Trabzonspor. Manchester United and the Turkish club are finalising a £1.3m agreement that would keep the goalkeeper away from Carrington this season.

Trabzonspor will cover most of Onana’s wages but have no purchase option next summer. The deal follows his strong first loan in Turkey, where he played 34 matches, kept six clean sheets and won the Turkish Cup.