Borussia Dortmund, Genk and Konstantinos Karetsas
Wednesday

Borussia Dortmund have completed a deal to sign Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk this summer. The highly rated talent passed his medical and signed a contract through 2031, with Dortmund paying €35m plus performance-related bonuses.

Karetsas had also been tracked by AC Milan, but the Italian club did not make a concrete move. Dortmund secure one of Europe’s brightest young talents as they continue investing heavily in players with significant development and resale potential.

Al Ahly, Dinamo Zagreb and Moncef Bakrar
Tuesday

Al Ahly have officially signed Algeria forward Moncef Bakrar from Dinamo Zagreb on a three-year contract this summer. Reports value the transfer at €3m with a further €500,000 in potential bonuses for the Croatian club.

The Egyptian champions completed the financial and administrative procedures through their contracts department. Bakrar joins a wider recruitment drive that has already brought Sofiane Bendjedida, Oktay Abdallah and Ali Mahmoud into Al Ahly’s first-team plans.

Abha, Nabil Fekir and Al-Jazira
Tuesday

Newly promoted Saudi club Abha have reached a final agreement to sign former France international Nabil Fekir. The 2018 World Cup winner will reportedly join on a one-year contract with an option for another season.

Fekir arrives as a free agent when his Al-Jazira contract expires after recording 10 goals and four assists last season. The move gives the promoted club a major attacking name with extensive experience from Lyon and Real Betis.

Newcastle United Women, Liverpool and Leanne Kiernan
Tuesday

Newcastle United Women have signed Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old has agreed a three-year contract after spending five seasons with Liverpool and finishing last season on loan at Nottingham Forest.

Kiernan adds top-flight and international experience to Newcastle’s attacking options as the club prepares for the new campaign. Liverpool receive a fee despite the forward retaining at least one year on the contract extension she signed in 2025.

Hannah Hampton, Chelsea Women and England
Tuesday

Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year contract after her previous deal approached expiry. The England international remains central to Chelsea’s rebuild following a difficult season and several high-profile departures from the women’s squad.

Hampton has won five trophies with Chelsea, two WSL Golden Gloves and the Yashin Trophy, while establishing herself as England’s first-choice goalkeeper. Her renewal secures an elite player as Chelsea seek to return to domestic and European contention.

Leeds United, Manchester City and James Trafford
Monday

Leeds United are close to signing Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford for an initial £40m after positive club-to-club negotiations. The 23-year-old England international reportedly prefers the move despite interest from Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa.

Trafford wants regular first-team football after making only four Premier League appearances behind Gianluigi Donnarumma last season. Leeds need a new goalkeeper following Karl Darlow’s move to Manchester United and Illan Meslier’s transfer to Arsenal.

Gotham FC and Esther Gonzalez
Monday

Gotham FC and Spanish striker Esther Gonzalez have mutually terminated her contract as she temporarily steps away from football for personal matters in Spain. The 33-year-old leaves as Gotham’s all-time regular-season leading scorer with 30 goals.

Gonzalez helped Gotham win two NWSL championships and two additional major trophies after joining in 2023. Her abrupt departure follows the arrival of Sam Kerr and comes while the champions await an injury diagnosis for defender Emily Sonnett.

Portland Timbers, Vincent Janssen and Royal Antwerp
Monday

Portland Timbers are set to sign former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen after agreeing terms with the free agent. The 32-year-old Dutch forward will not occupy a designated-player slot and arrives after four productive seasons with Royal Antwerp.

Janssen scored 13 goals and supplied seven assists last season while captaining Antwerp. Portland add an experienced centre-forward after Felipe Mora’s departure, giving new coach Marti Cifuentes another proven option alongside Venezuelan striker Kevin Kelsy.

John Stones, Inter Milan and Manchester City
Monday

John Stones has reportedly agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City. The 32-year-old England defender is expected to sign a two-year contract through June 2028, with a medical in Milan still required.

Inter moved ahead of Chelsea, Arsenal and Juventus by offering Stones a clear role and competitive terms. His arrival adds extensive Premier League, Champions League and international experience to Christian Chivu’s defence while allowing City’s former centre-back to begin a new chapter.

Javier Hernandez and Atletico Dallas
Monday

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has joined USL Championship expansion club Atletico Dallas as its first player. Mexico’s record scorer signed a two-year contract with an option for a third season, pending approval, before the club’s 2027 debut.

The 38-year-old will become the face of the new second-tier project and is expected to move into its sporting department later. Dallas will play at the Cotton Bowl and hopes his profile accelerates recruitment, support and long-term growth.