Karim Benzema and Al-Hilal
31 August 2026

Karim Benzema has left Al-Hilal after the Saudi club and the 38-year-old striker mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The deal still had one year remaining, ending Benzema’s spell in Riyadh only six months after he joined.

The termination was announced one day after Al-Hilal completed the £51 million signing of Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Benzema had previously been in a dispute over his future and outstanding arrangements, while his next move remains unclear.

Harvey Elliott, Liverpool and Valencia
31 August 2026

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is expected to join Valencia on a season-long loan after the Spanish club found a workable financial structure. The 23-year-old still needs a medical, and the proposed deal contains no purchase option or obligation.

Valencia want Liverpool to cover half of Elliott’s wages, although the exact split remains unresolved. Elliott played regularly during Liverpool’s preseason but has been omitted from their first two Premier League squads after spending last season at Aston Villa.

Cody Gakpo, Liverpool and Manchester City
31 August 2026

Liverpool have rejected Manchester City’s offer of £75 million plus £5 million in add-ons for Cody Gakpo, and the proposed move is now off. Gakpo had wanted the transfer after City opened talks over the Netherlands forward.

Liverpool were prepared to sell only if another attacker arrived beyond Bradley Barcola, but deals for Yankuba Minteh and Ismaila Sarr proved too expensive. All parties have now communicated that the transfer will not proceed before the deadline.

Enzo Fernandez, Manchester City and Chelsea
31 August 2026

Manchester City have opened formal talks with Chelsea over Enzo Fernandez, with Chelsea seeking at least £120 million. The Argentina midfielder is open to the move, and City manager Enzo Maresca wants to work with his former Chelsea player again.

The clubs are negotiating the fee after City’s interest previously stopped short of formal discussions. Personal terms are not expected to be a problem if an agreement is reached, potentially making Fernandez one of the Premier League’s most expensive signings.

Trey Nyoni, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest
31 August 2026

Liverpool have rejected a £30 million Nottingham Forest bid for 19-year-old England Under-20 midfielder Trey Nyoni, according to the supplied reporting. The substantial offer was turned down as clubs continued late transfer activity before Tuesday’s deadline.

The rejection leaves Nyoni at Liverpool unless Forest return with another proposal before the window closes. The supplied articleText gives no indication Liverpool are actively seeking his departure, making the rejected bid the material development rather than broader speculation.

Nick Woltemade, Juventus and Newcastle United
31 August 2026

Juventus have reportedly submitted an opening offer for Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade, proposing a €2.5 million loan fee with a €30 million purchase option. The German has emerged as Juventus prepare for the possible departure of Jonathan David.

Newcastle are expected to sanction Woltemade’s departure only if they secure a replacement first. Borussia Dortmund are also considering a late move, while Juventus continue pursuing Joshua Zirkzee and view Woltemade as an additional attacking option rather than a direct alternative.

Federico Dimarco, Inter Milan and Barcelona
31 August 2026

Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta has declared Federico Dimarco not for sale, effectively shutting down Barcelona’s proposed swap involving Alejandro Balde. Inter have no intention of allowing the Italy full-back to leave during the closing hours of the transfer window.

Barcelona had considered sending Balde to Inter in exchange for Dimarco as they assessed their left-back options. Inter instead want to extend Dimarco’s contract beyond 2027 and reportedly increase his annual salary, reinforcing their determination to keep him.