Aston Villa, Southampton and Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Thursday

Aston Villa have had an offer worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for England defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Southampton are seeking roughly £25m as Villa search for a replacement for Ezri Konsa before their Premier League campaign.

Villa’s need has intensified after agreeing to sell Konsa to Arsenal for more than £50m. Harwood-Bellis played 48 times for Southampton last season, while Unai Emery’s squad has already lost several important players during a major summer overhaul.

Liverpool, Inter Milan and Curtis Jones
Thursday

Liverpool have accepted an Inter Milan offer worth €30m plus another €5m in performance-related add-ons for Curtis Jones. The 25-year-old midfielder has permission to travel to Italy for a medical after deciding to pursue a new challenge.

Liverpool also secured a 10% sell-on clause and are cashing in before Jones enters the final year of his contract. Inter’s move continues their recruitment of English players after already bringing John Stones and Djed Spence to San Siro.

Real Madrid, Bernardo Silva and Manchester City
Wednesday

Real Madrid have officially unveiled Bernardo Silva after the Portugal midfielder completed a free transfer from Manchester City. The 32-year-old signed a two-year contract through 2028 and will wear the number 20 shirt in the Spanish capital.

Silva said he immediately accepted Madrid’s approach and described the move as fulfilling a childhood ambition. His presentation completes the transition after leaving City at the end of his contract and places him in Jose Mourinho’s rebuilt midfield for the new season.

AC Milan, Manchester City and Ruben Dias
Thursday

AC Milan have held concrete talks over signing Manchester City captain Ruben Dias, with the Portugal defender described as their leading defensive target. The proposed transfer is valued around €60m to €65m, while discussions have involved his agent Jorge Mendes.

Milan want a centre-back capable of building attacks and supporting an aggressive press, making Dias a high-profile fit for their plans. The deal remains difficult because of his status at City, his salary and a contract running until 2029.

Barcelona, Joao Cancelo and Al-Hilal
Thursday

Barcelona have officially signed Joao Cancelo on a permanent contract through 2029 after the Portugal full-back terminated his Al-Hilal deal. The 32-year-old returns for a third spell with Barcelona and joins the club on a free transfer.

Cancelo had already travelled to Barcelona while final administrative procedures were completed, delaying his public presentation. The confirmed signing converts last weekend’s agreement into a permanent move and gives Hansi Flick another experienced option across both full-back positions.

Arsenal, Aston Villa and Ezri Konsa
Wednesday

Arsenal have agreed a deal worth around £51m for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa after an earlier £30m bid was rejected. Personal terms are close to completion and the England international is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday.

Arsenal returned for Konsa after considering alternatives because they want a defender able to play centre-back and right-back. Injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber increased the need for reinforcement before the Premier League champions begin their title defence.

Tijjani Reijnders, Manchester City and Al-Qadsiah
Wednesday

Tijjani Reijnders has completed a £52m transfer from Manchester City to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah. The Netherlands midfielder leaves after one season in England and has reportedly signed a five-year contract with Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Reijnders becomes another major City midfield departure after Rodri and Bernardo Silva. The move also gives City additional room to reshape the position, with Ayyoub Bouaddi in advanced talks and Enzo Fernandez still among their targets.

Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Julian Alvarez
Wednesday

Barcelona have parked their attempt to sign Julian Alvarez and are now exploring alternative centre-forwards before the transfer window closes. Atletico Madrid’s refusal to sell has left the Catalan club accepting that a deal is unlikely this month.

Barcelona had already seen an offer of around €100m rejected despite Alvarez publicly expressing a desire to move. Hansi Flick still wants a number nine, so sporting director Deco is assessing other options while leaving open a possible future return.

Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Savinho and Omar Marmoush
Wednesday

Tottenham are advancing talks with Manchester City over deals for Brazil winger Savinho and Egypt forward Omar Marmoush. Nothing is finalised, but negotiations for both attackers are progressing as Spurs seek major additions before the transfer window closes.

Savinho has been a long-term Tottenham target, while Marmoush would address the club’s need for another centre-forward. City are reshaping their squad after several departures, creating an opportunity for Tottenham to pursue two senior attackers in one window.

AC Milan, Strasbourg and Diego Moreira
Wednesday

AC Milan have officially signed Belgium winger Diego Moreira from Strasbourg on a contract running until 2031. The uploaded report says Milan will pay €50m guaranteed, with bonuses potentially increasing the total package to around €65m to €66m.

Moreira arrives after developing into a senior Belgium international and one of Strasbourg’s leading young players. The size of the reported fee makes the deal a major Milan investment, while Strasbourg also retain a percentage of any future resale.