Chelsea, Brighton and Danny Welbeck
Saturday

Chelsea have completed the signing of 35-year-old England striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year contract. The experienced forward becomes an unusual addition under the club’s youth-focused ownership model after scoring 13 Premier League goals last season.

New head coach Xabi Alonso requested greater balance and experience within Chelsea’s young squad. Welbeck brings extensive Premier League knowledge from Manchester United, Arsenal and Brighton, while offering competition and leadership as the club prepares for another trophy challenge.

Bournemouth, Benfica and Antonio Silva
Saturday

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Portugal defender Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth up to £25.7m. The 22-year-old arrives for an initial £21.4m, with another £4.3m available through performance-related add-ons.

Silva was recruited to replace Marcos Senesi after his free-transfer move to Tottenham. He brings Champions League, Europa League and international experience, becoming Bournemouth’s second summer signing as Marco Rose seeks greater stability after last year’s major sales.

Phil Foden and Manchester City
Saturday

Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City as he begins a fresh chapter under Enzo Maresca. The England midfielder is seeking to rebuild his form after a difficult campaign and missing the World Cup squad.

Maresca contacted Foden after his England omission and has made restoring the player’s confidence a priority. The extension secures the academy graduate’s future while City prepare to give him a central role in their post-Guardiola rebuild.

Vozinha, Colo-Colo and Renaissance Berkane
Saturday

Vozinha’s announced move to Colo-Colo is in serious doubt after his arrival in Chile was delayed three times and the club acknowledged his contract remains unsigned. Renaissance Berkane are now reportedly discussing a possible deal with the Cape Verde goalkeeper.

Chile’s league amended its rules to let Vozinha display his nickname, but unresolved personal matters have delayed travel. Berkane are expected to make a formal offer after completing talks with Cape Verde coach Bubista, leaving the goalkeeper’s destination unsettled.

Manchester City, Lille and Ayyoub Bouaddi
Saturday

Manchester City have contacted Lille over a possible move for 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The club’s interest is described as a long-term plan and is not dependent on whether Rodri remains at the Etihad Stadium.

City hope an agreement can be reached and may place Bouaddi in Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad or loan him back to Lille. The approach follows his World Cup breakthrough and comes while Madrid interest surrounds Rodri.

Ferran Torres, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain
Saturday

Ferran Torres has reportedly told people around him and several Barcelona teammates that he wants to join Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona have softened their position and are now prepared to listen to offers for Spain’s World Cup final match-winner.

Barcelona and PSG are expected to begin talks early next week, although no club agreement exists. PSG view Torres as a flexible replacement for Goncalo Ramos, while Barcelona must decide what valuation would justify losing a key attacker.

Hull City, Colorado Rapids and Lucas Herrington
Saturday

Hull City have opened talks with Colorado Rapids over 18-year-old Australia defender Lucas Herrington. No agreement has been reached, but negotiations continue after Barcelona had an earlier offer rejected and Liverpool sent scouts to watch him.

Herrington became a regular MLS starter and made two World Cup starts for Australia after earning his senior debut in March. Newly promoted Hull are exploring the highly rated defender as they build a squad for their Premier League return.

Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior
Friday

Real Madrid are open to selling Vinicius Junior if the Brazil forward refuses their latest contract offer. The club does not plan to improve its proposal, while the player has only one year remaining on his current deal.

No meeting has been scheduled with Vinicius’ representatives, and Madrid believe the decision now rests with him. Arsenal are monitoring the situation, although a source close to the player said no contact has occurred with the Premier League champions.

Chelsea Women, Barcelona and Giulia Dragoni
Friday

Chelsea have completed the signing of Italy midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona on a four-year contract. The 19-year-old arrives after two seasons on loan at Roma and already has 24 senior international appearances for her country.

Chelsea tracked Dragoni for several years and value her versatility across midfield and attacking positions. She becomes their fourth summer addition as Sonia Bompastor rebuilds the squad following Manchester City’s Women’s Super League title last season.

Kieron Bowie, Sassuolo and Hellas Verona
Friday

Scotland striker Kieron Bowie has joined Sassuolo on a season-long loan from relegated Hellas Verona. The agreement includes an option to buy that can become mandatory if specified conditions are met during the coming campaign.

Bowie moved to Verona from Hibernian in January and scored four Serie A goals before the club’s relegation. The 23-year-old now remains in Italy’s top flight while seeking regular minutes, stronger form and further international progress with Scotland.