Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester City
29 August 2026

Atletico Madrid have reportedly given Julian Alvarez until Sunday to resolve his future and are now willing to sell before the transfer deadline for about £128 million. Arsenal are pursuing the striker while Manchester City have also held talks over a return.

Alvarez missed four consecutive training sessions and is expected to sit out Atletico’s match at Sevilla. Reports say the club wants a decision by Sunday, while Arsenal remain interested and Manchester City have held talks about bringing the Argentina striker back.

Rafael Navarro, St. Louis City and Colorado Rapids
29 August 2026

St. Louis City are nearing a deal worth around $12 million for Colorado Rapids striker Rafael Navarro, with broad terms agreed but final details unresolved. The fee would set a new record for a transfer between Major League Soccer clubs.

Navarro became St. Louis’ leading summer target after scoring consistently for Colorado, including 11 goals and five assists this season. A completed trade would also allow the Rapids to convert part of the fee into allocation money and open a Designated Player slot.

Joel Ordonez, Crystal Palace and Club Brugge
28 August 2026

Joel Ordonez’s proposed move from Club Brugge to Crystal Palace has run into complications after his medical. Palace had agreed an initial loan with an option to buy, but tests found his existing broken metatarsal was worse than initially believed.

Palace knew Ordonez was recovering from the foot injury when negotiations began, but the medical changed their assessment of its severity. The club must now decide whether to proceed while also dealing with Chadi Riad’s serious defensive injury.

Marcus Rashford, Manchester United and Arsenal
28 August 2026

Marcus Rashford has rejected a late Arsenal approach and decided to remain at Manchester United to fight for his place. The England forward also reportedly turned down Fenerbahce after a hoped-for return to Barcelona failed to materialise this summer.

Arsenal considered a loan move after needing another left-wing option, but Rashford chose to remain at Old Trafford. Manchester United are now content to keep him, with Michael Carrick said to be impressed by his application since returning to first-team training.

Nicolas Jackson, Aston Villa and Chelsea
28 August 2026

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a package reportedly worth up to £65 million. The 25-year-old Senegal striker becomes Villa’s record signing and reunites with Unai Emery after previously working under him at Villarreal.

Villa are paying an initial sum reported at about £47.5 million, with further payments taking the package higher. Jackson arrives after spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich and is positioned to replace Ollie Watkins, who is set to leave.

Monica Jusu Bah, Manchester United and BK Hacken
28 August 2026

Manchester United have completed the signing of Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah from BK Hacken for just under £400,000. The 23-year-old signed a four-year contract and becomes United’s third addition before the Women’s Super League transfer deadline.

Jusu Bah spent her entire senior career in Sweden before the move and helped Hacken win the inaugural Women’s Europa Cup in May. She has also made 11 Sweden appearances and played in all six World Cup qualifiers this year.

Moussa Diaby, Al-Ittihad and Bayer Leverkusen
28 August 2026

Moussa Diaby’s proposed return from Al-Ittihad to Bayer Leverkusen has stalled in its final stages because of a dispute over money owed to the France winger. The unresolved financial issue has delayed transfer procedures despite advanced negotiations between the parties.

Diaby and Al-Ittihad are still trying to agree how his outstanding dues will be settled before the move can proceed. The delay also affects Al-Ittihad’s plans because the club is waiting for his exit before advancing another incoming transfer.

Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal and Al-Hilal
28 August 2026

Gabriel Martinelli has given final approval to a move from Arsenal to Al-Hilal, according to the supplied reporting. Personal terms are settled and the clubs are finalising a transfer expected to exceed €65 million, with a medical to follow.

Martinelli’s expected departure has prompted Arsenal to explore attacking replacements, including a possible loan move for Marcus Rashford. The stronger development is Martinelli’s agreement to leave, moving the Saudi transfer into its final club-document and medical stages.

El Hadji Malick Diouf, Brentford and West Ham
28 August 2026

Brentford have completed the signing of West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf in a deal worth up to £40 million. The Senegal international signed a five-year contract, with Brentford holding an option for another season.

The move completes a hard update from the earlier verbal agreement. Brentford will pay £35 million upfront plus £5 million in add-ons, while West Ham make a sizeable profit after buying Diouf from Slavia Prague for £19 million.

Monica Jusu Bah, Manchester United and BK Hacken
28 August 2026

Manchester United have agreed terms to sign Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah from BK Hacken. The 23-year-old is expected to complete the transfer before the Women’s Super League deadline, with United required to pay an undisclosed fee.

Jusu Bah has spent her entire senior career in Sweden and helped Hacken win the inaugural Women’s Europa Cup in May. She has 11 Sweden caps and featured in all six of their Women’s World Cup qualifiers this year.