Sunderland, Toulouse and Dayann Methalie
Tuesday

Sunderland’s proposed £25.7m move for Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie is in serious danger after the 20-year-old failed his initial medical examinations. He has returned to France while further tests are conducted and both clubs reconsider the transfer.

Sunderland had agreed £24m guaranteed plus £1.7m in add-ons before the medical raised concerns. The setback leaves the club without its expected defensive reinforcement and could force a renegotiation, delay or complete withdrawal from the proposed deal.

Newcastle United, Benfica and Amar Dedic
Tuesday

Newcastle United have officially signed Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m. The 24-year-old has agreed a five-year contract and reunites with manager Matthias Jaissle, who previously coached him during their successful spell together at Red Bull Salzburg.

Dedic arrives after Kieran Trippier’s departure and could immediately start because Tino Livramento is still returning from a calf injury. His ability to play on either flank gives Newcastle additional defensive flexibility as the club continues rebuilding a notably young squad.

Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven and Joey Veerman
Tuesday

Borussia Dortmund have officially signed Netherlands midfielder Joey Veerman from PSV Eindhoven after activating his €22m release clause. The 27-year-old has signed through 2031 and arrives after winning three consecutive Eredivisie titles with the Dutch champions.

Dortmund targeted central midfield after losing Pascal Gross and Salih Ozcan, while planning to use Emre Can in defence. Sporting director Ole Book highlighted Veerman’s creativity, technique and vision as qualities expected to strengthen Dortmund’s control and progression through midfield.

Chelsea, Napoli and Benoit Badiashile
Tuesday

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is moving toward a season-long loan to Napoli in a deal worth up to €4m. The arrangement also contains a €27m purchase option as Chelsea continue reducing a crowded squad before the transfer window closes.

The move gives Napoli access to an experienced Premier League centre-back without committing immediately to a permanent transfer. Chelsea can remove another senior player from their squad while retaining the possibility of a substantial sale next summer if Napoli exercise the option.

Brighton, Rangers and Amario Cozier-Duberry
Monday

Brighton have rejected a £7.5m offer from Rangers for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. The 21-year-old impressed on loan at Bolton last season with eight goals and 12 assists, while Championship clubs are also considering temporary moves for him.

The rejected proposal would have been Rangers’ second-largest transfer fee in more than two decades, showing the scale of their attempt to strengthen wide areas. Brighton have less than two years remaining on Cozier-Duberry’s contract but are not accepting the current valuation.

Joao Cancelo, Barcelona and Al-Hilal
Monday

Joao Cancelo has reportedly agreed to terminate his Al-Hilal contract as he works toward a permanent Barcelona return. The Portugal full-back arrived in Barcelona and said he had pushed strongly for the move after negotiations dragged on.

Barcelona had previously been expected to pay around €8m to €10m, but the reported contract termination would allow Cancelo to arrive without a transfer fee. He is expected to sign through 2029 after two previous loan spells with the Catalan club.