Wrexham, Sunderland and Anthony Patterson
Tuesday

Wrexham and Sunderland have agreed a significant fee for goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, moving his proposed transfer beyond earlier discussions. Add-ons could make the deal Wrexham’s record purchase, with the 26-year-old now expected to undergo a medical.

Patterson lost his Sunderland starting place before spending part of last season on loan at Millwall. His arrival would strengthen Wrexham’s goalkeeping options and could eventually replace Arthur Okonkwo or Danny Ward, both entering the final years of their contracts.

Everton, Crystal Palace, Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil
Tuesday

Everton and Crystal Palace have officially completed their winger swap, with Brennan Johnson joining Everton and Dwight McNeil moving to Palace. Johnson signed a four-year contract, while McNeil agreed terms through 2030 after his earlier Palace move collapsed.

Johnson leaves Palace only months after joining from Tottenham, while McNeil ends a four-year Everton spell. The unusual exchange gives both Premier League clubs immediate attacking changes before they meet each other on the opening weekend.

Chelsea, Manchester City and Enzo Fernandez
Tuesday

Chelsea value Enzo Fernandez at around £120m as Manchester City consider the Argentina midfielder while planning for possible midfield departures. City manager Enzo Maresca knows Fernandez well from Chelsea, but no formal bid has been reported in the batch.

City are assessing midfield replacements with Rodri likely to leave and Tijjani Reijnders also attracting interest. Chelsea expect Fernandez to remain and would require a huge offer, making any late transfer difficult despite City’s established interest.

Middlesbrough, Tottenham Hotspur and Ashley Phillips
Tuesday

Middlesbrough are set to sign Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips in a deal starting at £7m and potentially rising to £20m. The 21-year-old is expected to follow striker Will Lankshear from Spurs as Middlesbrough continue reshaping their squad.

Tottenham are trimming their squad after heavy summer recruitment and view Phillips as another player who can leave permanently. The large performance-related upside protects Spurs financially, while Middlesbrough gain a young defender with significant development potential.

Barcelona, Al-Hilal and Joao Cancelo
Tuesday

Barcelona are reportedly close to completing a permanent deal to bring Joao Cancelo back from Al-Hilal. Negotiations have progressed for weeks, with only tax-related details delaying an agreement that both the club and the Portugal defender expect to finish.

Cancelo has rejoined Al-Hilal training because the transfer is not yet complete, but the uploaded report says the remaining issues do not threaten the deal. The 32-year-old continues to prioritise Barcelona and wants another spell under Hansi Flick.

Feyenoord and Givairo Read
Tuesday

Givairo Read has decided to remain at Feyenoord for another season after summer discussions with Roma and Nottingham Forest failed to produce an acceptable offer. The 20-year-old defender is no longer pushing for a transfer away from Rotterdam.

Feyenoord were under little pressure to sell because Read remains contracted until 2029. The player has renewed his focus on competing for trophies under Giovanni van Bronckhorst, closing a transfer storyline that previously included serious Roma interest.

Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and Djed Spence
Tuesday

Inter Milan are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to sign Tottenham wing-back Djed Spence for around €30m plus bonuses. The England international has emerged as Inter’s priority replacement after Denzel Dumfries moved to Real Madrid.

Talks between Inter and Tottenham intensified and the clubs are described as moving closer to a definitive agreement. Barring a late complication, Spence would fill Inter’s remaining right-sided defensive vacancy before the new Serie A campaign begins.

Porto, AC Milan and Santiago Gimenez
Tuesday

Porto have opened official talks with AC Milan for Santiago Gimenez and negotiations are progressing toward a loan with a purchase option around €20m. The Mexico striker has given his approval after speaking directly with Porto coach Francesco Farioli.

Gimenez’s representatives remain in contact with Porto while the clubs work through final details. His departure would also force Milan to reconsider their centre-forward depth, with young Francesco Camarda currently the main alternative behind Goncalo Ramos.