Gabriel Jesus, Barcelona and Arsenal
30 August 2026

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Gabriel Jesus for around €10 million plus bonuses. The 29-year-old Brazil striker has permission to travel for a Monday medical and is expected to sign a two-year contract with an additional option.

Barcelona moved for Jesus after Atletico Madrid refused to sell Julian Alvarez. Arsenal have Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres ahead of him, while Barcelona needed another specialist striker after the summer departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

Harrison Armstrong, Everton and Nottingham Forest
30 August 2026

Everton have stopped Harrison Armstrong’s proposed £40 million move to Nottingham Forest after a major supporter backlash. The board, led by Dan Friedkin, unanimously rejected Forest’s offer and decided to keep the highly rated 19-year-old England youth midfielder.

Forest’s bid had triggered furious chants during Everton’s draw at Bournemouth and opposition from manager David Moyes, captain James Tarkowski and supporter groups. The reversal is a hard update from the earlier live bid, ending the proposed sale for now.

Richarlison, Kevin Danso, Pape Matar Sarr and Tottenham Hotspur
29 August 2026

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have asked to leave the club before the transfer deadline. All three were absent from the 2-0 defeat by Newcastle, although Sarr was also managing a hamstring problem.

De Zerbi said Tottenham will allow departures if the players bring acceptable financial solutions to the club. Juventus are considering Sarr according to the supplied reporting, while the manager said Spurs would seek replacements if members of the trio leave.

Jean-Matteo Bahoya, Hull City and Eintracht Frankfurt
29 August 2026

Hull City have agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt for France Under-21 winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya. The 21-year-old is open to joining the promoted Premier League club and has permission to travel to East Yorkshire for a medical before Tuesday’s deadline.

Bahoya has seven goals and eight assists in 78 Frankfurt appearances and can operate across several attacking positions. If the medical and remaining formalities are completed, he would become Hull’s 13th signing of a heavily active summer transfer window.

Cody Gakpo, Manchester City and Liverpool
29 August 2026

Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool for Cody Gakpo, who has indicated the Etihad is his preferred destination and rejected Tottenham. Same-batch reporting also says City reached a personal agreement with the Netherlands forward as negotiations over the fee continue.

Liverpool value Gakpo at about £85 million and are considering a sale after agreeing to sign Bradley Barcola. However, they want another attacking replacement before approving his exit, leaving City working against the transfer deadline to complete the club agreement.

Hector Fort, Barcelona and Real Sociedad
29 August 2026

Barcelona have officially transferred 20-year-old defender Hector Fort to Real Sociedad for €8.5 million in exchange for 50 percent of his rights. Barcelona also retained a buy-back option and a percentage of any future transfer involving the academy graduate.

Fort leaves after 13 years at Barcelona and a loan spell with Elche, where a shoulder injury required surgery. Real Sociedad beat competing interest for the right-back, while Barcelona structured the deal to preserve future control over his development and value.

Rafael Leao, Galatasaray and AC Milan
29 August 2026

Galatasaray announced Rafael Leao’s imminent arrival in Istanbul and invited supporters to welcome him at Ataturk Airport. The Portugal winger has travelled with his adviser ahead of an expected transfer from AC Milan reportedly worth €45 million including bonuses.

The supplied reporting says Leao is expected to sign a contract running until 2030 and earn about €10 million net. Milan are already planning their final transfer-window moves on the basis that the winger has been sold to Galatasaray.

Samuele Ricci, Como and AC Milan
29 August 2026

Como have officially signed Italy midfielder Samuele Ricci from AC Milan on loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an option included in the agreement. The 25-year-old arrives with more than 200 professional appearances and extensive Serie A experience.

Ricci joined Milan from Torino in July 2025 after developing at Empoli and spending three and a half seasons in Turin. Como manager Cesc Fabregas said his technical quality, intelligence and ability to control possession fit the team’s playing approach.

Harrison Armstrong, Nottingham Forest and Everton
29 August 2026

Nottingham Forest have launched a £40 million move for Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong, with a potential sell-on clause also proposed. The 19-year-old England youth international is regarded as one of Everton’s brightest academy prospects and has already made 23 senior appearances.

Forest are pushing to strengthen before the transfer deadline and believe they can tempt Everton despite no indication the Merseyside club will accept. Armstrong started Everton’s win over Crystal Palace and remained in the lineup for Saturday’s match at Bournemouth.

Valdemar Byskov, AZ and FC Midtjylland
29 August 2026

AZ have agreed a deal worth around €7 million for FC Midtjylland midfielder Valdemar Byskov, according to the supplied reporting. The 21-year-old Denmark Under-21 international is set to travel to the Netherlands for a medical before signing a long-term contract.

Byskov has already made more than 100 first-team appearances for Midtjylland, scoring 15 goals and providing 11 assists. The reported €7 million fee would make him one of AZ’s most expensive signings, just below the club record of €7.3 million.