Ipswich Town, Celtic and Daizen Maeda
Saturday

Ipswich Town have signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year contract in a reported £10m deal. The 28-year-old scored 79 goals in 212 Celtic appearances and now gets his Premier League move.

Maeda joins a promoted Ipswich side rebuilding under Gary O’Neil after returning to the top flight. His relentless pressing, pace and scoring record give Ipswich another hard-running forward after Abdul Fatawu and other summer arrivals.

Salma Paralluelo, OL Lyonnes and Barcelona
Saturday

Spain forward Salma Paralluelo has joined OL Lyonnes on a four-year contract after leaving Barcelona. The 22-year-old ended a trophy-heavy spell in Catalonia, where she won 14 major honours and scored 72 goals overall there.

The move reunites Paralluelo with former Barcelona manager Jonatan Giraldez, who oversaw her best scoring season. Lyon gain a major attacking weapon as women’s football’s transfer market continues to produce bigger star moves this summer.

Rodri, Manchester City and Real Madrid
Friday

Rodri has reportedly told Manchester City officials he wants to join Real Madrid this summer for sporting and family reasons. Madrid are increasingly confident as they explore one of the window’s biggest possible midfield deals.

City still want to keep the Spain captain, but reports say a new contract now looks unlikely. Rodri’s World Cup form strengthened Madrid’s interest after earlier concerns about his injury record and long-term fitness.

Al-Hilal, West Ham and Crysencio Summerville
Friday

Al-Hilal have officially announced the signing of Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract and linked up with the Saudi club at their Austria training camp.

Reports put the fee as high as €80m, which would make Summerville one of the Saudi league’s most expensive signings. Al-Hilal described him as their sixth arrival of a busy summer rebuild.

Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Yan Diomande
Friday

Real Madrid reportedly made an official €100m bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, but the Bundesliga club rejected the opening offer. Paris Saint-Germain are also involved in the race for the 19-year-old Ivorian.

The bid was said to include €90m fixed plus €10m in add-ons, with Leipzig holding out for more. The chase could become one of the window’s biggest attacking transfer battles if talks continue.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Barcelona and Ajax
Friday

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly close to joining Ajax on loan, with Barcelona putting the final details together. The German goalkeeper is now unlikely to travel with Barcelona’s squad for their England training camp.

Ter Stegen is said to view Barcelona’s counter-offer positively, and all parties are moving towards an agreement. The loan would mark a major shift after years as Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper and captain figure.

Newcastle United, Monaco and Aladji Bamba
Friday

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for a fee that could rise to £34m. The 20-year-old Frenchman has signed a five-year contract after passing his medical on Tyneside.

The deal confirms Newcastle’s shift towards younger continental targets after earlier midfield exits and missed targets. Eddie Howe called Bamba an exciting signing with growth potential, though the player has only 12 senior starts.

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane
Friday

Bayern Munich are set to open formal talks with Harry Kane over a new contract. The England captain’s current deal expires at the end of the coming season, but Bayern want to extend his stay.

Kane has scored 146 goals in 134 Bayern appearances since joining from Tottenham. Barcelona and Saudi clubs remain linked, but Bayern’s early move signals their intent to keep him central to their next cycle.

Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Maxence Lacroix
Friday

Chelsea are close to completing a £52m deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. The French defender is expected to undergo a medical before signing a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Xabi Alonso wants defensive reinforcements as Chelsea reshape their back line and prepare to move several centre-backs out. Palace are already looking at replacements, with Augsburg’s Chrislain Matsima among their targets.

Real Madrid, Rodri and Manchester City
Friday

Real Madrid are reportedly more open to signing Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri after his Golden Ball-winning tournament. Sources said Madrid had previously cooled interest because of concerns over his injury record.

ESPN said no negotiations with Manchester City have been confirmed, making this a developing possibility rather than an active deal. Rodri’s World Cup resurgence appears to have changed views among influential Madrid decision-makers.