Manchester United, Brighton and Carlos Baleba
Wednesday

Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after submitting an offer worth around £60m plus £5m in add-ons. Talks remain active, and the Cameroon international is understood to want the move to Old Trafford.

Brighton have not yet accepted United’s proposal, but their valuation has fallen significantly from the figure above £100m quoted last summer. United view the 22-year-old as the box-to-box midfielder still missing despite adding Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

Aston Villa, Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri
Wednesday

Aston Villa have confirmed the signings of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for around £30m and Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid for £17m. Both arrive before Villa begin another Premier League and Champions League campaign.

Villa view Suzuki as their long-term first-choice goalkeeper even after Emiliano Martinez’s proposed Juventus move collapsed. Ruggeri replaces Lucas Digne following his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, giving Unai Emery two new defensive starters ahead of Sunday’s opener at Brighton.

Paul Pogba and Monaco
Wednesday

Paul Pogba has left Monaco after the club and midfielder mutually terminated his contract one year early. Monaco said the objectives set when the former France international joined in 2025 were only partially achieved after he made six appearances last season.

The termination makes the 33-year-old a free agent before the new Ligue 1 campaign. Pogba described representing Monaco as an incredible experience, while the club thanked him for his commitment after a comeback that never developed into a regular first-team role.

Arsenal and Ethan Nwaneri
Wednesday

Arsenal are prioritising loan offers for Ethan Nwaneri rather than seeking a permanent sale of the 19-year-old attacker. AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Fulham have shown interest after Nwaneri was left out of Arsenal’s Community Shield squad.

Arsenal believe regular senior minutes elsewhere could benefit Nwaneri because competition for attacking places is heavy. The club could reconsider if an offer arrives significantly above its valuation, but its current preference is development through a temporary move rather than selling him.

Crystal Palace, Real Salt Lake and Zavier Gozo
Tuesday

Crystal Palace have officially signed United States prospect Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m. The 19-year-old forward has agreed a five-year contract after producing six goals and four assists in his first 16 MLS league matches this year.

Gozo becomes Palace’s sixth summer signing and joins after establishing himself as one of MLS’s leading young prospects. The Utah-born attacker has represented the United States through under-23 level and also earned selection for this season’s MLS All-Star Game.

Philadelphia Union, Toulouse and Mark McKenzie
Tuesday

Philadelphia Union have reportedly reached an agreement to bring United States defender Mark McKenzie back from Toulouse for around $2.5m. The 27-year-old is expected to join in January 2027 on a Designated Player contract ahead of MLS’s calendar transition.

McKenzie came through Philadelphia’s academy before moving to Genk and later Toulouse, and has earned 30 senior United States caps. His return adds an experienced international centre-back to the Union while Toulouse retain him through the remainder of the current season.

Brighton, Union Saint-Gilloise and Promise David
Tuesday

Brighton have signed Canada striker Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise on a season-long loan containing an obligation to buy for a reported £22m. The 25-year-old arrives after scoring 41 goals across 82 appearances for the Belgian club since joining in 2024.

David gives Brighton another established centre-forward ahead of their European and Premier League campaigns. He also brings recent international experience after appearing in four of Canada’s five World Cup matches and scoring during the group-stage defeat against Switzerland.

Sporting Kansas City, Olympiacos and Andre Luiz
Tuesday

Sporting Kansas City have signed Brazilian forward Andre Luiz from Olympiacos on a five-year Designated Player contract for a club-record transfer fee. ESPN reports the MLS side will pay $18m, more than doubling its previous record of $7.5m.

The 24-year-old arrives after a breakout season split between Rio Ave and Olympiacos, where he established himself as an attacking prospect. Sporting KC are rebuilding under new ownership and management after struggling near the bottom of the Western Conference.

Barcelona, Manchester City and Rodri
Tuesday

Barcelona have officially completed the signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City. The deal contains a €60m initial fee and up to €16.5m in add-ons, with the 30-year-old midfielder signing a four-year contract with the Spanish champions.

The completion converts Sunday’s agreement in principle into a confirmed transfer after Barcelona beat competing interest from Real Madrid. Rodri leaves City after seven seasons and 12 major trophies, giving Barcelona an experienced holding midfielder and World Cup-winning leader.

Aston Villa, West Ham United and Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Tuesday

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The DR Congo international will initially join on loan with an obligation to buy, and has been given permission to travel to the Midlands for his medical.

West Ham had previously valued Wan-Bissaka at around £25m, although the exact agreed terms were not disclosed. Villa add an experienced Premier League defender before their Champions League campaign, while West Ham continue a major reshaping of their squad.