Transfers & Leaks

Leeds Push For Nico Elvedi As Bornauw Nears Exit

Leeds United, Borussia Monchengladbach and Nico Elvedi
Thursday

Leeds United are intensifying their pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi, with sources at both clubs reportedly confident a transfer can happen. The 29-year-old Switzerland international previously worked under Leeds manager Daniel Farke in the Bundesliga.

Elvedi has one year remaining on his Gladbach contract, giving the German club an incentive to sell. Leeds are also preparing for Sebastiaan Bornauw’s possible move to Hamburg, increasing their need for experienced defensive reinforcement before the deadline.

Couhaib Driouech Arrives At Rangers Ahead Of Move

Rangers, PSV Eindhoven and Couhaib Driouech
Thursday

PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech was at Ibrox as Rangers faced Jagiellonia Bialystok, with the Morocco Under-23 international expected to complete his transfer on Friday. The 24-year-old produced nine goals and eight assists across 40 appearances last season.

Driouech would become Rangers’ tenth summer signing and their second new winger after Daisuke Yokota. His arrival adds pace and two-sided width to a squad that chairman Andrew Cavenagh said could still receive another three to five additions.

PSG Agree €50m Ferran Torres Deal In Principle

Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Ferran Torres
Thursday

Paris Saint-Germain have agreed a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for around €50m, roughly £42.7m. The Spain international was permitted to miss Barcelona training while finalising the proposed move to the French champions.

Torres enters the transfer after scoring 21 goals in 49 Barcelona appearances last season and the World Cup winner for Spain. PSG now need to complete the remaining formalities before adding him to Luis Enrique’s attack for the new campaign.

Real Madrid Sell Jacobo Ortega To Strasbourg

Real Madrid, Strasbourg and Jacobo Ortega
Thursday

Real Madrid have sold academy striker Jacobo Ortega to Strasbourg for €10m despite the youngster never playing a first-team minute. The deal is described as Madrid’s biggest sale for an academy player departing without representing the senior side.

Strasbourg initially offered €8m for half of Ortega’s rights before Madrid negotiated €10m for 70%. Madrid retain future control clauses after the forward scored 18 goals during the second half of last season for the club’s youth setup.

Enes Unal Leaves Bournemouth For Getafe Return

Bournemouth, Getafe and Enes Unal
Thursday

Bournemouth striker Enes Unal has rejoined Getafe on a free transfer after an injury-hit spell in England. The 29-year-old Turkey international leaves after 58 Bournemouth appearances and five goals, having originally arrived from Getafe in January 2024.

Bournemouth could receive up to £1.3m in bonuses and retain a 20% share of any future sale. Moving Unal also helps reduce the club’s wage bill as it approaches the end of its summer transfer business.

Arsenal Invite Offers For Ethan Nwaneri

Arsenal and Ethan Nwaneri
Thursday

Arsenal are inviting offers for 19-year-old Ethan Nwaneri as sporting director Andrea Berta works to generate player sales. AC Milan, Fulham, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are among the European clubs interested in the England Under-21 attacking midfielder.

Nwaneri is one of several Arsenal players available this summer as the champions balance heavy recruitment with outgoing business. Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson are also among players whose futures remain open before the deadline.

Amorim Places Nkunku And Tomori On Milan Sell List

AC Milan and Ruben Amorim
Thursday

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly placed Christopher Nkunku, Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana and David Odogu on a list of players who can leave. The decision followed preseason assessments and discussions with owner Gerry Cardinale at Milanello.

Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez could also be sold if Milan receive acceptable offers, while Pervis Estupinan’s position is uncertain. The proposed clear-out signals a substantial squad reshaping before Amorim begins his first Serie A campaign with the club.

Galatasaray Submit €45m Gabriel Martinelli Bid

Galatasaray, Arsenal and Gabriel Martinelli
Thursday

Galatasaray have submitted a €45m offer for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, according to the uploaded report. Arsenal have made the Brazil international available as they continue reshaping their left side after signing Christos Tzolis this summer.

Arsenal must now decide whether to accept the bid, while Martinelli has yet to hold detailed personal-term discussions with Galatasaray. His contract has one guaranteed year remaining plus a club option, giving Arsenal some leverage despite considering a sale.

Palhinha Reaches Aston Villa Agreement As Bayern Hold Firm

Joao Palhinha, Aston Villa and Bayern Munich
Thursday

Joao Palhinha has reportedly reached an agreement with Aston Villa as talks continue with Bayern Munich. Bayern rejected Villa’s initial loan-with-option proposal and are insisting on a permanent transfer worth around €25m for the Portugal midfielder.

Villa need midfield cover after Amadou Onana suffered an ACL injury and now have the player’s approval, removing one negotiating obstacle. Bayern are trying to sell Palhinha permanently after his previous Tottenham loan failed to produce a transfer.

Inter Agree Frattesi Loan Deal With Lazio

Inter Milan, Lazio and Davide Frattesi
Thursday

Inter and Lazio have agreed a deal for Davide Frattesi, with the midfielder set to move on an initial €1m loan. Lazio will hold a €14m purchase option that becomes compulsory if appearance and league-position conditions are met.

Inter will also retain a 50% share of any future resale, while Frattesi is scheduled to undergo his Lazio medical in Rome. The move gives the Italy midfielder a clearer route to regular starts after three uneven seasons at Inter.

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