PSG, Bradley Barcola, Arsenal and Liverpool
Monday

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly want £145m for France forward Bradley Barcola, with Arsenal and Liverpool both interested. The 23-year-old’s future remains under focus after earlier reports that he was not planning to extend his contract in Paris.

The huge valuation shows PSG are not prepared to lose Barcola cheaply, even after missing out on Yan Diomande. Liverpool need wide attacking reinforcements, while Arsenal are also exploring elite left-sided forward options this summer.

Celtic, Bodo/Glimt and Kasper Hogh
Monday

Kasper Hogh has arrived in the United Kingdom before his expected £11m move from Bodo/Glimt to Celtic. The Denmark striker is due to undergo a medical as the Scottish champions push to complete the deal.

The move would give Celtic a direct attacking replacement after Daizen Maeda joined Ipswich. Hogh brings strong European form after starring for Bodo/Glimt, but the transfer still needs medical and contract steps before completion.

Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Yan Diomande
Monday

Real Madrid expect to complete the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande in the coming hours, with ESPN reporting a deal worth up to €135m. The 19-year-old has already agreed personal terms with the Spanish giants.

If add-ons are met, the transfer would become Madrid’s record deal, surpassing Jude Bellingham and Eden Hazard. PSG have withdrawn from the race after deciding Leipzig’s fee and Diomande’s salary demands were too high for their plans.

Mohamed Salah, Besiktas and Ramy Abbas
Monday

Besiktas’ pursuit of Mohamed Salah has stalled after talks over a free-transfer move hit complications. Reports say the Turkish club offered a two-season deal worth about €15m per year in guaranteed salary to the Egyptian forward.

The obstacle is said to be agent Ramy Abbas’ demands around image rights and shirt-sale percentages, which could almost match Salah’s salary. Turkish reports claim Besiktas have given the Egyptian forward 24 hours to respond.

Celtic, Paderborn and Mika Baur
Monday

Paderborn sporting director Sebastian Lange confirmed the German club rejected a £4m Celtic bid for midfielder Mika Baur. The 22-year-old remains one of several targets as Celtic try to strengthen quickly after Daizen Maeda’s exit.

Celtic are also pushing to finalise Kasper Hogh’s £11m move from Bodo/Glimt and continue talks for Real Oviedo winger Haissem Hassan. The rejected Baur offer shows their rebuild still has several unresolved moving parts.

Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Yan Diomande
Sunday

Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a deal with RB Leipzig for Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, with the fee set well above €100m. The 19-year-old is expected to travel to Spain this week for medical tests.

PSG formally withdrew from the race after deciding Leipzig’s fee and the player’s salary demands were too high. Diomande’s arrival would continue Madrid’s aggressive rebuild under Jose Mourinho and could become Leipzig’s biggest ever record sale.

Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa and Juventus
Sunday

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has publicly suggested Emiliano Martinez wants to leave Aston Villa. The Argentina goalkeeper remains not for sale according to Villa, but Juventus continue to express strong interest in a summer transfer.

Spalletti said Martinez wants to change teams while Juventus seek greater competition in goal this summer. His comments increase pressure around Villa’s stance, especially after Martinez’s World Cup success and earlier speculation over his future.

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland and Chelsea
Saturday

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris said Granit Xhaka will stay at the club, ruling out a possible move to Chelsea. He described the transfer topic as closed after Sunderland’s pre-season defeat by Liverpool in Nashville.

Chelsea had explored Xhaka because of his connection with Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen, but Sunderland view him as a key captain. Le Bris said Xhaka loves the club and wants to build its future.

Inter Milan, Tottenham and Cristian Romero
Sunday

Inter Milan are preparing an official move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero after the Argentina defender reportedly approved a Serie A return. The proposal is expected to be a loan with an obligation to buy worth €40m.

Tottenham initially wanted about €50m, but Romero’s desire to join Inter could shift negotiations. Spurs have also added defensive options this summer, giving them more flexibility as talks continue over their World Cup finalist centre-back.

Bradley Barcola, PSG and Liverpool
Sunday

Bradley Barcola has decided not to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract, according to multiple reports. The 23-year-old winger is open to a new challenge after losing key starting roles in PSG’s biggest Champions League matches.

PSG may now consider selling because Barcola’s current deal runs until 2028 and his value remains high. Liverpool view him as a dream forward-line signing, while Bayern Munich and Arsenal have also been linked this summer.