Richarlison, Kevin Danso, Pape Matar Sarr and Tottenham Hotspur
29 August 2026

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have asked to leave the club before the transfer deadline. All three were absent from the 2-0 defeat by Newcastle, although Sarr was also managing a hamstring problem.

De Zerbi said Tottenham will allow departures if the players bring acceptable financial solutions to the club. Juventus are considering Sarr according to the supplied reporting, while the manager said Spurs would seek replacements if members of the trio leave.

Jean-Matteo Bahoya, Hull City and Eintracht Frankfurt
29 August 2026

Hull City have agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt for France Under-21 winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya. The 21-year-old is open to joining the promoted Premier League club and has permission to travel to East Yorkshire for a medical before Tuesday’s deadline.

Bahoya has seven goals and eight assists in 78 Frankfurt appearances and can operate across several attacking positions. If the medical and remaining formalities are completed, he would become Hull’s 13th signing of a heavily active summer transfer window.

Cody Gakpo, Manchester City and Liverpool
29 August 2026

Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool for Cody Gakpo, who has indicated the Etihad is his preferred destination and rejected Tottenham. Same-batch reporting also says City reached a personal agreement with the Netherlands forward as negotiations over the fee continue.

Liverpool value Gakpo at about £85 million and are considering a sale after agreeing to sign Bradley Barcola. However, they want another attacking replacement before approving his exit, leaving City working against the transfer deadline to complete the club agreement.

Hector Fort, Barcelona and Real Sociedad
29 August 2026

Barcelona have officially transferred 20-year-old defender Hector Fort to Real Sociedad for €8.5 million in exchange for 50 percent of his rights. Barcelona also retained a buy-back option and a percentage of any future transfer involving the academy graduate.

Fort leaves after 13 years at Barcelona and a loan spell with Elche, where a shoulder injury required surgery. Real Sociedad beat competing interest for the right-back, while Barcelona structured the deal to preserve future control over his development and value.

Rafael Leao, Galatasaray and AC Milan
29 August 2026

Galatasaray announced Rafael Leao’s imminent arrival in Istanbul and invited supporters to welcome him at Ataturk Airport. The Portugal winger has travelled with his adviser ahead of an expected transfer from AC Milan reportedly worth €45 million including bonuses.

The supplied reporting says Leao is expected to sign a contract running until 2030 and earn about €10 million net. Milan are already planning their final transfer-window moves on the basis that the winger has been sold to Galatasaray.