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Jesus Passes Barcelona Medical and Gets Three-Year Deal

Gabriel Jesus, Barcelona and Arsenal
1 September 2026

Gabriel Jesus has passed his Barcelona medical after the club agreed a €10 million move with Arsenal. The supplied GOAL report says Barcelona have completed the signing and changed the original two-year-plus-option arrangement into a fixed three-year contract.

Jesus arrived after recovering from a serious knee injury that kept him out for around 11 months and told reporters his knee was fully recovered. Barcelona view the 29-year-old as an experienced central option and are expected to give him the number nine shirt.

Arsenal Agree Elisa de Almeida Deal With PSG

Elisa de Almeida, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain
1 September 2026

Arsenal have agreed terms to sign France defender Elisa de Almeida from Paris Saint-Germain, with the fee reported at around £550,000. The 28-year-old is expected to join before the Women’s Super League deadline and adds cover to an injury-hit defence.

De Almeida has spent five years at PSG, making more than 100 appearances, and has 52 caps for France. Arsenal are strengthening ahead of another WSL title challenge after already adding Georgia Stanway and Spain full-back Ona Batlle.

Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos Buy Inter de Limeira Stake

Ronaldo Nazario, Roberto Carlos and Inter de Limeira
1 September 2026

Ronaldo Nazario and Roberto Carlos are part of an investment group that has agreed to acquire 80 percent of Inter de Limeira’s football company. Club members overwhelmingly approved the structure, while the existing association will retain the remaining 20 percent.

The project could involve up to 454 million Brazilian reais over 10 years, although that figure depends on development targets. The new owners aim to rebuild the 112-year-old third-tier club financially and eventually return it to Brazil’s top division.

Richarlison Everton Return Stalls Over Personal Terms

Richarlison, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur
31 August 2026

Richarlison’s proposed return to Everton has stalled after the Brazil forward failed to agree personal terms with his former club. Everton are understood to have offered Tottenham £35 million, but his expected Merseyside return is now unlikely to happen.

The failed personal agreement also disrupted Tottenham’s planned move for Iliman Ndiaye, who is instead heading toward Manchester City. Richarlison said he wanted to return to Everton but would not allow others to decide his future or negotiations.

Sunderland Agree Kevin Danso Loan From Tottenham

Kevin Danso, Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur
31 August 2026

Sunderland have agreed a season-long loan for Tottenham defender Kevin Danso, with an option to make the move permanent. Spurs had rejected Sunderland’s initial proposal but reopened negotiations after securing a replacement for the Austria international.

Tottenham’s imminent permanent signing of Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo unlocked Danso’s departure. Spurs previously refused to release the 27-year-old without another defender arriving, while Danso had already asked to leave the club before the deadline.

Newcastle and Juventus Reach Woltemade Loan Agreement

Nick Woltemade, Newcastle United and Juventus
31 August 2026

Newcastle United and Juventus have reached a verbal agreement for Nick Woltemade to move to Turin on loan. The reported structure contains no purchase option, representing further progress after Juventus previously submitted an opening proposal for the Germany forward.

The agreement changes the structure from Juventus’ earlier loan bid that included a possible permanent purchase. Newcastle had indicated they would consider Woltemade’s departure only while remaining active in the market, with the deadline approaching quickly.

Barcelona Beat Rayo 5-2 to Take La Liga Lead

Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano
31 August 2026

Barcelona came from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 and make it three La Liga wins from three. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha scored twice each as Barcelona moved above Real Madrid on goal difference at the top.

Sergio Camello put Rayo ahead before Raphinha and Yamal overturned the deficit within minutes. A Florian Lejeune own goal made it 3-1, Camello responded, then Raphinha and Yamal scored again to seal a high-scoring victory.

Ajax Agree Simon Adingra Loan With Sunderland

Simon Adingra, Ajax and Sunderland
31 August 2026

Ajax have agreed a season-long loan deal with Sunderland for Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra. The 24-year-old is expected to move to Amsterdam as a left-wing reinforcement, although it remains unclear whether the agreement includes a purchase option.

Sunderland signed Adingra from Brighton for about £21.5 million in 2025 before loaning him to Monaco last winter. Ajax identified him as a successor to Mika Godts, and his current injury is expected to clear soon.

Beto Completes £15m Everton Move to Fiorentina

Beto, Everton and Fiorentina
31 August 2026

Everton striker Beto has completed a £15 million move to Fiorentina, according to the supplied reporting. The transfer cleared the way for Everton to accelerate their pursuit of United States forward Folarin Balogun before the transfer deadline.

Beto’s departure reduced Everton’s senior striker options and became part of a wider attacking reshuffle involving Balogun, Richarlison and Iliman Ndiaye. Everton moved quickly after the Fiorentina transfer to secure an agreement with Monaco for Balogun.

McInnes Touchline Ban Reduced After Rangers Appeal

Derek McInnes, Rangers and the Scottish FA
31 August 2026

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has had his touchline suspension reduced on appeal to two matches, with another two suspended. He will miss games against Falkirk and Motherwell before returning to the dugout for the rescheduled St Mirren fixture.

The original punishment was four matches with one suspended and related to comments McInnes made while Hearts manager about a late Celtic penalty. Rangers argued his criticism targeted the decision itself rather than representing broader criticism of match officials.