David Alaba and Udinese
23 September 2026

David Alaba and Udinese have reached a verbal agreement over a free transfer, with only final details still to be settled. The 34-year-old defender has been without a club since Real Madrid allowed his contract to expire after an injury-hit spell.

Alaba had attracted interest from clubs in Germany, Austria, Mexico and the United States, while his father recently said a decision was close. The reported Udinese agreement now puts the Serie A club in position to complete his next move.

Juventus, Neto and Kamil Grabara
22 September 2026

Juventus are in ongoing talks to bring former goalkeeper Neto back to Turin as cover for Guglielmo Vicario. The move has gained urgency after Kamil Grabara suffered a right anterior cruciate ligament lesion that has ruled him out for the season.

Juventus have assessed several free-agent goalkeepers but regard Neto as their preferred experienced option because he already knows the club. Talks are continuing to finalise a return, while Grabara will undergo orthopaedic consultations to determine his treatment pathway.

Tyrell Malacia and FC Cincinnati
18 September 2026

FC Cincinnati officially signed former Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia on a free transfer. The 27-year-old Netherlands international agreed a contract through June 2027 with a club option for the 2027-28 MLS season after leaving Old Trafford.

Cincinnati acquired an international roster slot from St. Louis City for $200,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money to complete the move. Malacia leaves United after 50 appearances, with injuries having disrupted much of his spell following his 2022 arrival from Feyenoord.

JJ Gabriel, Manchester United and Real Madrid
17 September 2026

Real Madrid are actively trying to sign Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel, with multiple sources describing their efforts as strong. The Spanish club want the 15-year-old immediately and plan to place him with Real Madrid Castilla in senior football.

Gabriel has formally asked United to cancel his registration and is currently not training with the club. United can challenge the request, but his European Union passport could allow a move within the EU once he turns 16 on October 6.

Yves Bissouma and Ajax
15 September 2026

Yves Bissouma has officially joined Ajax as a free agent after leaving Tottenham when his contract expired. The 30-year-old Mali midfielder agreed an initial deal through the end of the season, with Ajax holding an option for another 12 months.

Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said talks had been ongoing since August. Bissouma arrives with 111 Tottenham appearances and Europa League-winning experience, turning the previous medical and agreement stage into a completed signing outside the regular transfer window.

Hamza Abdelkarim and Barcelona
15 September 2026

Barcelona have handed 18-year-old Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim a new contract running until 2030, just months after making his move from Al Ahly permanent. The improved terms include a salary rise and a buyout clause exceeding €100 million.

Abdelkarim scored four goals in preseason after making his senior Egypt debut and appearing at the 2026 World Cup. His performances earned a La Liga debut for Barcelona and prompted the club to upgrade a contract that previously ran until 2029.

JJ Gabriel and Manchester United
15 September 2026

Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel has formally asked to leave the club with immediate effect, according to sources cited by ESPN. The 15-year-old had been under consideration for the senior squad against Brighton after impressing in preseason and youth competition.

United are surprised by the request and believe the situation remains rectifiable because Gabriel is still under contract and cannot be deregistered. He was named Premier League Under-18 player of the season and becomes eligible for scholarship forms next summer.

Philippe Coutinho, Santos and Neymar
15 September 2026

Philippe Coutinho has joined Santos until the end of the season, linking up with close friend and Brazil team-mate Neymar. The 34-year-old midfielder had been without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in February after citing mental exhaustion.

Santos announced the move with images and video featuring Coutinho and Neymar, who will now play together at club level for the first time. Coutinho returns to Brazilian football after spells with Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Aston Villa and Al-Duhail.

Yves Bissouma and Ajax
15 September 2026

Ajax have reached an agreement with free-agent midfielder Yves Bissouma, who is in Amsterdam undergoing a medical. The former Tottenham player is set to sign a contract running until mid-2027, with an option for an additional year.

Ajax moved after Bissouma remained unsigned beyond the transfer deadline following his Tottenham departure. The Mali midfielder made 111 appearances for Spurs after arriving from Brighton, and the proposed deal would add another experienced free agent to Ajax’s rebuilt squad.

Richarlison, Tottenham Hotspur and Vasco da Gama
11 September 2026

Richarlison’s proposed move from Tottenham to Vasco da Gama has fallen through after the clubs reportedly agreed a fee but personal terms became an obstacle. The Brazilian transfer window was closing, leaving the 29-year-old increasingly likely to remain at Spurs.

The collapse follows Richarlison’s failed £35 million Everton move and an escalating dispute over the final nine months of his Tottenham contract. He wants a release, while Spurs refuse that option and retain a further 12-month extension clause.