Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid
Thursday

Vinicius Junior has agreed a new six-year contract that will keep him at Real Madrid until June 2032. The Brazil winger had entered the final year of his previous deal and attracted serious interest from Premier League champions Arsenal.

Madrid revived negotiations with improved terms after talks had remained stalled for more than a year. Vinicius accepted the proposal and publicly committed his future, forcing Arsenal to redirect its search for a high-profile left-sided forward.

Leeds United, Manchester City and James Trafford
Thursday

Leeds United have completed the signing of England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City for a fee that could reach £45m. The five-year deal makes Trafford Leeds’ record purchase and the most expensive British goalkeeper in history.

City are guaranteed £40m and retained a 20% sell-on clause plus matching rights on future offers. Trafford sought regular first-team football after Gianluigi Donnarumma limited him to four Premier League appearances during the previous season.

Jeremy Doku and Manchester City
Thursday

Jeremy Doku has agreed a new Manchester City contract running until 2031, with an official announcement expected next week. The Belgium winger becomes the fourth City player to extend this summer after Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and Abdukodir Khusanov.

Doku recorded eight goals across 48 appearances as City won both domestic cups last season. The extension secures another important member of Enzo Maresca’s squad while the club continues managing uncertainty surrounding Rodri and other midfielders.

Juventus, Bologna and Jhon Lucumi
Thursday

Juventus are intensifying negotiations with Bologna for Colombia defender Jhon Lucumi after his €28m release clause expired. Bologna have lowered their valuation to €20m plus bonuses, but that overall figure remains above Juventus’ current proposal.

Lucumi reportedly prefers a move to Turin despite receiving offers from abroad. Juventus are considering including Juan Cabal or Fabio Miretti to reduce the cash payment, while Bologna currently favour only a straightforward permanent transfer.

Micky van de Ven and Tottenham Hotspur
Thursday

Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year Tottenham contract after previously considering his future in north London. The Netherlands defender’s existing agreement runs until 2029, but the club is moving to secure him on improved terms.

Roberto de Zerbi’s appointment and Tottenham’s increased ambition convinced Van de Ven to pursue an extension. The defender believes the new manager’s attacking approach can stabilise a club that narrowly avoided relegation in consecutive Premier League seasons.

Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Yan Diomande
Thursday

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract. The fee could reach €140m, potentially making the 19-year-old the fourth-most expensive footballer in global history.

Madrid defeated competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool after Diomande’s breakthrough Bundesliga season produced 12 goals and eight assists. The final package also makes him the most expensive African player, surpassing Nicolas Pepe’s previous record.

Birmingham City, Le Havre and Chancelle Effa Effa
Thursday

Birmingham City have signed France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre for slightly more than £100,000. The 19-year-old striker joins the newly promoted Women’s Super League club after progressing through Le Havre’s academy.

Effa Effa made her senior debut at 15 and scored 17 goals in 28 appearances across France’s youth teams. Birmingham view her as a high-potential forward who can develop while immediately strengthening their attack for the top-flight campaign.

Millwall, Charlton Athletic and Lyndon Dykes
Thursday

Millwall have signed Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes on a one-year contract following the expiry of his Charlton Athletic deal. The 30-year-old becomes Millwall’s ninth summer arrival after representing Scotland at the recent World Cup tournament.

Dykes brings 53 international caps and more than 160 appearances from his earlier spell with Queens Park Rangers. Millwall recruited him as a physical target man who can provide Championship experience and a different attacking option.

Paris Saint-Germain, Ajax and Mika Godts
Thursday

Paris Saint-Germain are preparing an improved offer worth between €50m and €55m for Ajax winger Mika Godts. Ajax rejected an opening package of €40m plus €5m in bonuses and value the 21-year-old closer to €60m.

Godts has already reached a personal agreement with PSG and scored in Ajax’s European qualifier against Shelbourne. Ajax appointed agent Jorge Mendes to maximise the transfer fee, leaving negotiations active despite the remaining valuation gap.

Celtic, Real Oviedo and Haitham Hassan
Thursday

Celtic have reportedly reached a complete agreement to sign Egypt winger Haitham Hassan from Real Oviedo on a four-year contract. The clubs are still finalising bonus terms, with the overall fee expected between €6m and €7m.

Hassan accepted Celtic’s offer after attracting wider interest following his World Cup performances. The proposed contract includes additional payments to both the player and Oviedo if Celtic successfully qualify for the Champions League league phase.