Yankuba Minteh, Liverpool and Brighton
25 August 2026

Brighton have rejected Liverpool bids of £50 million and £60 million for winger Yankuba Minteh. Liverpool have prioritised strengthening their wide attacking positions and continue to target the 22-year-old, although they have alternatives if no agreement is reached.

The two rejected offers turn Liverpool’s previously reported interest into a concrete transfer battle. Brighton are holding firm despite expectations that Minteh could leave, forcing Liverpool to decide whether to increase their offer before the window closes.

Liam Delap, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea
25 August 2026

Nottingham Forest have agreed a club-record deal worth around £50 million to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract at the City Ground this week.

The agreement is a hard update from Forest’s earlier talks for Delap. Chelsea made him available after a season in which injuries limited his impact, while Forest are adding competition for Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig and AC Milan
25 August 2026

Christopher Nkunku has officially returned to RB Leipzig on a season-long loan from AC Milan, with Leipzig holding an option to sign him permanently. The French forward rejoins the club where he scored 70 goals in 172 appearances.

The completed move is a hard update from the previous batch, when Nkunku had only finished his medical. Milan made him available after one season, while Leipzig add an experienced attacker ahead of their Champions League campaign.

Carlos Baleba, Manchester United and Brighton
25 August 2026

Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for an initial £65 million plus £5 million in potential add-ons. The 22-year-old signed a five-year contract, with United holding an option for one additional season.

Baleba completes a major midfield rebuild that also brought Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to Old Trafford. He arrives while recovering from an ankle ligament injury suffered in pre-season, so United will need to manage his return to match fitness.

Ajax, Girona and Viktor Tsygankov
25 August 2026

Ajax and Girona have agreed a fee for winger Viktor Tsygankov, with reports placing the amount between €3 million and just under €5 million. The Ukraine international travelled to the Netherlands for talks as the clubs moved toward completing the transfer.

Tsygankov still needs to reach an agreement with Ajax before the move can be completed. He has also requested that former club Dynamo Kyiv receive a sell-on percentage, because the existing clause would not apply below a €5 million transfer fee.

Christopher Nkunku, AC Milan and RB Leipzig
25 August 2026

Christopher Nkunku has completed the second part of his medical with RB Leipzig after AC Milan and the German club agreed a paid loan. The deal is worth €3 million and includes an option to buy for slightly below €30 million.

Nkunku travelled to Germany and underwent his initial tests before completing the remaining medical checks. A three-year contract is prepared if Leipzig later activate the purchase option, while the forward is expected to sign the loan agreement after his medical.

Aston Villa, AC Milan and Rafael Leao
25 August 2026

Aston Villa have opened negotiations with AC Milan over Rafael Leao, with the Portugal international reportedly open to a Premier League move. Milan are said to value the winger at around €50 million plus another €10 million in bonuses.

The clubs have entered direct communication with Jorge Mendes involved, although Villa have not yet submitted a formal offer. Milan are under no immediate pressure to sell, leaving Villa to decide whether to turn their early talks into a concrete bid.

Orlando Gill, Lille and San Lorenzo
25 August 2026

Lille are close to finalising the signing of Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill from San Lorenzo for about €3.8 million covering 50 percent of his economic rights. Gill rejected an approach from Monza and pushed for the move to France.

The 26-year-old arrives with a heightened profile after his 2026 World Cup performances, including two shootout penalty saves against Germany. Lille moved ahead of rival interest as Gill sought a first move into European club football.

Savinho, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City
25 August 2026

Tottenham have signed Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75 million, with a further £10 million possible in add-ons. The 22-year-old has agreed a long-term contract after Spurs revived a pursuit that began last summer.

Savinho had limited Premier League starts for City last season and chose Tottenham after speaking with Roberto De Zerbi. His arrival adds another major attacking option to a Spurs squad that has already undergone extensive summer recruitment.

Napoli, Chelsea and Marc Guiu
25 August 2026

Napoli are preparing a permanent bid worth about €15 million to €16 million plus performance bonuses for Chelsea striker Marc Guiu. The Italian club have identified the young Spaniard as their priority attacking target for the closing days of the transfer window.

Napoli view Guiu as an option for both immediate depth and longer-term development, while Chelsea are willing to discuss attacking departures. The proposed package represents a concrete move rather than general interest as Napoli work to reshape their forward options.