Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior
Wednesday

Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior made progress during positive contract talks after the club presented an improved offer. The Brazil winger’s representatives met senior Madrid officials, and both sides are now described as optimistic that a renewal can be completed.

Vinicius’ current agreement expires in June 2027, leaving Madrid open to a summer sale if negotiations fail. Arsenal remain interested, but the improved proposal and positive meeting have increased expectations that the forward will remain at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid, Fiorentina and Franco Mastantuono
Wednesday

Franco Mastantuono is close to joining Fiorentina on loan from Real Madrid for the coming season. Madrid reportedly refused to include any purchase option, ensuring the 18-year-old Argentine returns after gaining regular first-team experience in Serie A.

Mastantuono made 23 league appearances during his first Madrid season but faces intense competition for minutes. The anticipated arrival of Yan Diomande would further restrict his opportunities, making a temporary move the preferred development route.

Crystal Palace and Takehiro Tomiyasu
Wednesday

Crystal Palace are set to sign Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer after he completed a successful trial. A broad agreement was already in place, and head coach Pierre Sage has now approved the versatile defender’s proposed arrival.

Palace assessed Tomiyasu carefully because recurring knee problems disrupted his recent career. The club views him as an option on the left side of a back three and wants additional defensive cover following Maxence Lacroix’s transfer to Chelsea.

Roma, Feyenoord and Givairo Read
Wednesday

Roma have ended their pursuit of Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read after failing to reach an agreement. Their final package could have reached at least €29m through bonuses, but Feyenoord rejected it and Roma moved toward a cheaper alternative.

Feyenoord remain under no pressure to sell because Read’s contract runs until 2029, while earlier Nottingham Forest offers were also rejected. Roma have redirected attention toward Atletico Madrid defender Nahuel Molina, leaving Read in Rotterdam for now.

Inter Milan, Brentford and Aleksandar Stankovic
Wednesday

Inter Milan have rejected a €40m offer from Brentford for highly rated midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. The Serbian returned after an award-winning season with Club Brugge and has become central to new coach Cristian Chivu’s plans at San Siro.

Inter, Stankovic and his representatives were reportedly united in refusing the proposed move despite the substantial fee. Chivu wants to build around the young midfielder, removing one of Brentford’s major summer targets from the market for now.

Rangers, Hannover and Daisuke Yokota
Wednesday

Rangers have completed the signing of Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover on a three-year contract with an additional-year option. The 26-year-old becomes the club’s ninth summer arrival and adds another direct attacking option to Derek McInnes’ squad.

Yokota earned a permanent Hannover move after recording five goals and four assists in Germany’s second tier. Rangers still require international clearance and a visa before confirming whether he can feature in their upcoming Europa League qualifier.

Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray and Victor Osimhen
Wednesday

Atletico Madrid have rejected the opportunity to sign Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen in a proposed €75m transfer. The Nigeria international was reportedly prepared to reduce his wages to work under Diego Simeone and pursue a move to La Liga.

Intermediaries presented the proposal, but Atletico decided the financial commitment was unaffordable and considered Julian Alvarez sufficient for the central role. The rejection leaves Osimhen at Galatasaray unless another club advances a suitable offer this summer.