Stephen Eustaquio, Swansea City and Porto
27 August 2026

Swansea City have signed Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio from Porto for an undisclosed fee understood to be around £3.4 million. The 29-year-old agreed a two-year contract with an option for an additional season at the Championship club.

Swansea described the experienced international as a leader with technical quality and strong game understanding. Eustaquio arrives with significant club and international experience, giving Vitor Matos another proven senior midfield option for the Championship campaign.

Rafael Leao, AC Milan, Aston Villa and Galatasaray
27 August 2026

Galatasaray have reached an agreement in principle with AC Milan worth €45 million plus €5 million for Rafael Leao, but the winger has not approved the move. Aston Villa are preparing two alternative offers and remain his preferred destination.

Villa have a basic four-year personal agreement with Leao and plan either a €46 million permanent package or an €8 million loan with a €42 million obligation. Galatasaray face a player demand reportedly worth €15 million per season.

Issa Kabore, Wrexham and Manchester City
27 August 2026

Wrexham have permanently signed Issa Kabore from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee after his successful loan last season. The 25-year-old wing-back has agreed a three-year contract, while Wrexham also added Gabon international Jacques Ekomie from Angers.

Kabore contributed eight assists in 32 appearances during his loan and returns as Wrexham target promotion to the Premier League. Ekomie signed a four-year deal after playing regularly in Ligue 1, becoming another addition to the club’s summer rebuild.

Ernest Poku, Besiktas and Bayer Leverkusen
27 August 2026

Besiktas have officially signed Bayer Leverkusen forward Ernest Poku on loan for the season. The 22-year-old could join permanently for around €25 million if specified criteria are met, after Fiorentina’s earlier attempt to sign him failed.

Poku had already stopped training with Leverkusen as negotiations accelerated before the move became official. He leaves Germany temporarily after one season, having recorded five goals and eight assists across 45 appearances in domestic and European competitions.

Liam Delap, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea
27 August 2026

Liam Delap has completed his club-record £50 million transfer from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old striker signed a five-year contract at the City Ground after Forest previously reached an agreement with Chelsea for his move.

The official signing is a hard update from the earlier accepted agreement. Forest believe Oliver Glasner’s direct attacking approach can better use Delap’s pace and physicality after a difficult Chelsea season affected by injuries and limited league goals.

Moise Kean, Como and Fiorentina
27 August 2026

Como and Fiorentina have reached an agreement for Moise Kean worth about €40 million, comprising €35 million plus €5 million in bonuses. The striker is expected to travel to Como for a medical and sign his contract.

The agreement is a hard update after Kean previously pushed for a move and Como submitted their offer. Fiorentina fined him following a training dispute, but he returned to group training before the clubs completed negotiations over his permanent transfer.

Dominik Livakovic, Barcelona and Fenerbahce
27 August 2026

Barcelona have officially confirmed the signing of Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce. The 31-year-old has signed a four-season contract running until June 2030 and joins a goalkeeping group containing Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny.

The announcement completes the next hard update after Livakovic had already passed his medical and signed his contract. He arrives after spells with Dinamo Zagreb, Fenerbahce and Girona, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen has moved to Ajax on loan.

Bradley Barcola, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain
27 August 2026

Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola in a package worth around £120 million, with more than £100 million guaranteed. Final details remain unresolved and nothing has yet been formally signed.

The clubs made a breakthrough in overnight negotiations after PSG initially valued Barcola at £145 million. The France forward has been committed to joining Liverpool, with sporting executives now working through the remaining details before completing the permanent transfer.

Exequiel Palacios, Ipswich Town and Bayer Leverkusen
27 August 2026

Ipswich Town are closing in on Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios in a deal worth up to €27.5 million. The proposed package includes €22.5 million upfront for the 27-year-old Argentina international and World Cup winner.

Palacios would become Ipswich’s 13th summer signing after six years with Leverkusen, where he helped win the Bundesliga. Ipswich remain in the market for another forward and expect further departures before the transfer window closes.

Dominik Livakovic, Barcelona and Fenerbahce
26 August 2026

Dominik Livakovic has passed his Barcelona medical and signed a contract through June 2030, completing the next major step in his transfer from Fenerbahce. Barcelona’s official announcement has been delayed while final documents arrive from the Turkish club.

The update advances the move beyond the previous expectation that Livakovic would sign. Barcelona must still receive the remaining paperwork and assess registration room under Financial Fair Play rules before confirming how the Croatia goalkeeper fits into their squad.