Richarlison, Tottenham Hotspur and Vasco da Gama
11 September 2026

Richarlison’s proposed move from Tottenham to Vasco da Gama has fallen through after the clubs reportedly agreed a fee but personal terms became an obstacle. The Brazilian transfer window was closing, leaving the 29-year-old increasingly likely to remain at Spurs.

The collapse follows Richarlison’s failed £35 million Everton move and an escalating dispute over the final nine months of his Tottenham contract. He wants a release, while Spurs refuse that option and retain a further 12-month extension clause.

Barbara Bonansea, San Diego Wave and Juventus
11 September 2026

San Diego Wave have signed Italy forward Barbara Bonansea on loan from Juventus through June 2027. The 35-year-old, who has more than 100 international caps, will play professionally outside Italy for the first time after nearly a decade with Juventus.

Bonansea brings six Serie A titles with Juventus and two with Brescia to a Wave side pushing for the NWSL playoffs. San Diego have needed attacking depth after Dudinha’s season-ending knee injury, while Catarina Macario remains unavailable with a heel problem.

James Rodriguez, Juan Cuadrado, Atletico Nacional and Millonarios
10 September 2026

James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado are returning to Colombian club football after long careers abroad. Atletico Nacional announced Rodriguez’s arrival after 20 years away from the domestic league, while Millonarios confirmed that Cuadrado will join after 17 seasons in Europe.

Rodriguez previously played professionally in Colombia only for Envigado before moving through clubs including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Cuadrado began at Independiente Medellin, then spent much of his European career with Fiorentina, Chelsea, Juventus, Inter and Atalanta.

Clara Luvanga, Washington Spirit and Al-Nassr
10 September 2026

Washington Spirit have signed Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga from Al-Nassr on a contract through the 2029 NWSL season. The undisclosed transfer fee is believed to rank among the five most expensive deals in women’s football, according to the supplied report.

Some reports value the transfer at $2.3 million, although BBC Sport could not verify that figure. Luvanga becomes the first Tanzanian player in NWSL history after winning three Saudi league titles and last season’s golden boot with 24 goals.

Philippe Coutinho, Santos and Neymar
10 September 2026

Santos have signed former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho as a free agent on a deal through the end of the year. The 34-year-old arrives after Neymar suffered a grade 2B thigh injury that left Santos needing another creative option.

Coutinho joins during a difficult Brasileirao campaign and reunites with childhood friend Neymar at Vila Belmiro. Santos moved quickly after Neymar’s setback, adding an experienced attacking midfielder whose previous clubs include Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Deyna Castellanos, Portland Thorns and Tigres
10 September 2026

Deyna Castellanos is set to join Liga MX Femenil side Tigres after Portland Thorns confirmed a mutual termination of the Venezuelan forward’s contract. Sources said the 27-year-old had already travelled to Monterrey ahead of a medical and planned signing.

Castellanos is expected to replace Jenni Hermoso, who left Tigres last month to return to Atletico Madrid. The move ends Castellanos’ NWSL spell after time with Portland and Bay FC, following earlier European stints at Manchester City and Atletico.

Giulia Galli, Barcelona and Roma
9 September 2026

Barcelona have officially signed highly rated Roma forward Giulia Galli on a contract running until 2030. The Italian youngster leaves her boyhood club after progressing through its academy and becoming Roma’s youngest player to make a Serie A debut.

Galli also scored in the Women’s Champions League and won the Bronze Boot at the Under-17 World Cup after producing multiple multi-goal games for Italy. Her move ends a decade-long association with Roma, where she won youth and senior domestic honours.

Franck Kessie and Atalanta
8 September 2026

Franck Kessie has returned to Atalanta nearly a decade after leaving Bergamo, joining after his departure from the Saudi Pro League. The 29-year-old midfielder confirmed he spoke with other clubs, including amid interest from Juventus, before choosing Atalanta.

Kessie said the move was driven by his attachment to Atalanta and the city where his professional career developed. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli said the club moved quickly for Kessie after Marten de Roon asked to leave for Roma.

Anis Hadj Moussa, Feyenoord and Al-Ittihad
6 September 2026

Anis Hadj Moussa’s proposed move from Feyenoord to Al-Ittihad has fallen through after the Saudi club did not provide a bank guarantee requested by Feyenoord. The deal had appeared close, with the transfer valued at roughly €40 million.

Feyenoord wanted financial security because the fee would be paid in instalments, but the requested guarantee never arrived. The supplied report says Al-Ittihad viewed the request negatively, leaving Hadj Moussa set to remain with Feyenoord for this window.

Hakim Ziyech and Botafogo
6 September 2026

Hakim Ziyech has agreed to join Brazilian club Botafogo after leaving Wydad Casablanca, according to the supplied report. The 33-year-old Morocco international has accepted a contract running until December 2028 and is expected in Rio de Janeiro next week.

Ziyech terminated his Wydad contract after a disappointing spell and considered Botafogo’s offer for several weeks before accepting. He is expected to complete formalities and be presented after arriving in Brazil, where Botafogo are trying to climb the league table.