Exequiel Palacios, Ipswich Town and Bayer Leverkusen
27 August 2026

Ipswich Town are closing in on Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios in a deal worth up to €27.5 million. The proposed package includes €22.5 million upfront for the 27-year-old Argentina international and World Cup winner.

Palacios would become Ipswich’s 13th summer signing after six years with Leverkusen, where he helped win the Bundesliga. Ipswich remain in the market for another forward and expect further departures before the transfer window closes.

Dominik Livakovic, Barcelona and Fenerbahce
26 August 2026

Dominik Livakovic has passed his Barcelona medical and signed a contract through June 2030, completing the next major step in his transfer from Fenerbahce. Barcelona’s official announcement has been delayed while final documents arrive from the Turkish club.

The update advances the move beyond the previous expectation that Livakovic would sign. Barcelona must still receive the remaining paperwork and assess registration room under Financial Fair Play rules before confirming how the Croatia goalkeeper fits into their squad.

Owen Wolff, Sporting Kansas City and Austin FC
26 August 2026

Sporting Kansas City have completed the signing of United States youth international Owen Wolff from Austin FC. Austin will receive $4.5 million upfront and up to $3.1 million more, making it a record cash trade for an Under-22 Initiative player.

The 21-year-old joins Sporting Kansas City as a central piece of the club’s rebuild after making 147 first-team appearances for Austin. Wolff recorded seven goals and seven assists during his breakout 2025 MLS season across the full league campaign.

Joel Ordonez, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa
26 August 2026

Crystal Palace have opened talks with Club Brugge as they attempt to hijack Aston Villa’s move for Ecuador defender Joel Ordonez. Brugge value the 22-year-old at around £40 million, with discussions over his future continuing.

Palace accelerated their centre-back search after Chadi Riad was stretchered off against Everton and have already signed Axel Disasi on loan. Villa remain interested after failing to bridge Southampton’s valuation for alternative target Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Nico Gonzalez, Newcastle United and Manchester City
26 August 2026

Newcastle United have officially signed Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City for a fee that could rise to £52 million. The 24-year-old midfielder completed his medical on Tyneside and signed a long-term contract at St James’ Park.

The signing completes a hard update from the previously agreed transfer. Newcastle targeted Premier League experience after several major departures, while Gonzalez became City’s fourth senior midfield exit following Bernardo Silva, Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders.