Middlesbrough, Tottenham Hotspur and Ashley Phillips
Tuesday

Middlesbrough are set to sign Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips in a deal starting at £7m and potentially rising to £20m. The 21-year-old is expected to follow striker Will Lankshear from Spurs as Middlesbrough continue reshaping their squad.

Tottenham are trimming their squad after heavy summer recruitment and view Phillips as another player who can leave permanently. The large performance-related upside protects Spurs financially, while Middlesbrough gain a young defender with significant development potential.

Barcelona, Al-Hilal and Joao Cancelo
Tuesday

Barcelona are reportedly close to completing a permanent deal to bring Joao Cancelo back from Al-Hilal. Negotiations have progressed for weeks, with only tax-related details delaying an agreement that both the club and the Portugal defender expect to finish.

Cancelo has rejoined Al-Hilal training because the transfer is not yet complete, but the uploaded report says the remaining issues do not threaten the deal. The 32-year-old continues to prioritise Barcelona and wants another spell under Hansi Flick.

Feyenoord and Givairo Read
Tuesday

Givairo Read has decided to remain at Feyenoord for another season after summer discussions with Roma and Nottingham Forest failed to produce an acceptable offer. The 20-year-old defender is no longer pushing for a transfer away from Rotterdam.

Feyenoord were under little pressure to sell because Read remains contracted until 2029. The player has renewed his focus on competing for trophies under Giovanni van Bronckhorst, closing a transfer storyline that previously included serious Roma interest.

Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and Djed Spence
Tuesday

Inter Milan are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to sign Tottenham wing-back Djed Spence for around €30m plus bonuses. The England international has emerged as Inter’s priority replacement after Denzel Dumfries moved to Real Madrid.

Talks between Inter and Tottenham intensified and the clubs are described as moving closer to a definitive agreement. Barring a late complication, Spence would fill Inter’s remaining right-sided defensive vacancy before the new Serie A campaign begins.

Porto, AC Milan and Santiago Gimenez
Tuesday

Porto have opened official talks with AC Milan for Santiago Gimenez and negotiations are progressing toward a loan with a purchase option around €20m. The Mexico striker has given his approval after speaking directly with Porto coach Francesco Farioli.

Gimenez’s representatives remain in contact with Porto while the clubs work through final details. His departure would also force Milan to reconsider their centre-forward depth, with young Francesco Camarda currently the main alternative behind Goncalo Ramos.

Hearts, Corum and Alexandros Kyziridis
Monday

Hearts winger Alexandros Kyziridis has completed his move to Turkish club Corum after the Scottish side accepted a bid for the 25-year-old. The transfer converts a player signed on a free into a reported seven-figure return.

Head coach Wouter Vrancken had already confirmed Hearts accepted an offer and were prepared for Kyziridis to leave. The completed transfer fits the club’s trading model, with several attacking replacements already available inside the current squad.

Sevilla, Al-Ittihad and George Ilenikhena
Monday

Sevilla are working to sign 19-year-old striker George Ilenikhena on loan from Al-Ittihad as they seek another forward before the Spanish season begins. The Nigerian-born attacker wants a return to Europe after a brief spell in Saudi Arabia.

Sevilla have identified Ilenikhena as their preferred attacking reinforcement while Schalke and West Ham also show interest. The proposed temporary move would give the teenager European minutes while allowing Al-Ittihad to retain control of his longer-term future.

Endrick and Real Madrid
Monday

Endrick has decided to remain at Real Madrid for the coming season despite loan and transfer interest from several European clubs. The Brazil forward reached the decision together with club officials and head coach Jose Mourinho after summer discussions.

Aston Villa and other suitors had explored opportunities to give Endrick more regular minutes. Mourinho instead plans to use him more frequently on the right side of attack, giving the 20-year-old a clearer pathway to compete for playing time.

Al-Ahli and Franck Kessie
Monday

Al-Ahli have submitted an official offer to re-sign Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie for one season. The proposed contract is worth €10m annually and includes a clause giving the Saudi club priority to extend the agreement for another year.

Kessie is available as a free agent, allowing Al-Ahli to negotiate directly without paying a transfer fee. His previous spell in Jeddah reduces adaptation risk, while the club wants an experienced, physical midfielder before the new season begins.

West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur and Manor Solomon
Monday

West Ham have officially signed Israel winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham on a three-year contract for about £5m. The 27-year-old becomes the relegated club’s third permanent summer arrival and will wear the number 10 shirt.

The completion follows an earlier agreement in principle between the clubs. Solomon arrives after loan spells with Fiorentina, Leeds and Villarreal, and says his immediate objective is helping West Ham win promotion back to the Premier League.