Rebeca Bernal, Manchester United and Washington Spirit
31 August 2026

Manchester United are finalizing a deal to sign Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit. The 29-year-old defender and midfielder would become the first Mexican player in Women’s Super League history, with an announcement expected before United’s season opener.

Bernal joined Washington from Monterrey in 2025 and has 65 Mexico caps. She missed Sunday’s Spirit match against Bay FC with an excused absence, while United prepare to begin their WSL campaign under new manager Eva Olid on Friday.

Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal and Al-Hilal
31 August 2026

Gabriel Martinelli is set to travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for an Al-Hilal medical after Arsenal agreed a deal worth at least £50 million. The Brazil winger is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Saudi Pro League club.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made clear Martinelli is not in his plans, opening the way for the transfer. Al-Hilal are offering wages significantly above his reported £180,000-per-week Arsenal salary as they continue reshaping their attacking options.

Marten de Roon, Roma and Atalanta
31 August 2026

Roma are signing Marten de Roon from Atalanta on a free transfer, with the midfielder having agreed a one-year contract worth €2 million net. The agreement also contains bonuses worth up to €600,000, including one linked to winning Serie A.

The 35-year-old becomes available to Gian Piero Gasperini immediately after ending a lengthy Atalanta spell. De Roon made 445 appearances for the Bergamo club, scoring 23 goals and supplying 32 assists, and was part of their 2024 Europa League triumph.

Beto, Everton and Fiorentina
31 August 2026

Fiorentina are set to sign Everton striker Beto for a fee around £15 million, with the 28-year-old due to undergo a medical in Florence on Monday. The proposed departure is one of several interconnected Everton moves before the deadline.

Beto joined Everton from Udinese in 2023 for about £25 million and has scored 25 goals in 113 appearances. His exit would leave Thierno Barry as Everton’s only senior recognised striker unless the club completes another attacking signing.

Daniel Gazdag, New England Revolution and Columbus Crew
31 August 2026

Daniel Gazdag’s move from Columbus Crew to the New England Revolution is done, according to the supplied reporting. The Hungary international has already officially departed Columbus and will join New England without occupying one of the club’s Designated Player slots.

The move gives Gazdag a fresh start alongside Carles Gil and Jack Harrison after a difficult fit in Columbus’ possession system. He previously starred for Philadelphia Union, recording 72 goals and 24 assists across 161 appearances for the club.

Carlotta Wamser, Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen
31 August 2026

Manchester City have completed the signing of Germany international Carlotta Wamser from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year contract. The 22-year-old full-back can operate on either side and becomes the Women’s Super League champions’ third summer signing.

Wamser joined Leverkusen from Eintracht Frankfurt only last year and has 14 senior Germany caps. Her arrival gives City additional defensive cover before their title defence, with Niamh Charles, Grace Clinton, Vivianne Miedema, Jade Rose and Laura Wienroither injured.

Kevin Kelsy, Rangers and Portland Timbers
31 August 2026

Rangers are closing in on a potential $13 million move for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy. The 22-year-old Venezuela international travelled to Europe over the weekend and must complete a medical and final details before the transfer becomes official.

Kelsy joined Portland from Shakhtar Donetsk for just under $6 million in January 2025 and has scored 16 MLS goals in 43 appearances. Rangers are seeking another striker after Youssef Chermiti suffered a long-term anterior cruciate ligament injury.