Arsenal, Newcastle United and Bruno Guimaraes
Friday

Arsenal are preparing a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazil midfielder remains Mikel Arteta’s leading midfield target, though Newcastle are determined not to sell another major player this summer.

Arsenal are ready to test Newcastle’s resolve after indirect talks through intermediaries. The approach follows Newcastle’s sales of Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak, with Guimaraes’ future already uncertain after expressing interest in Arsenal.

Manchester United Women, Leicester City and Janina Leitzig
Friday

Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old becomes United’s second summer signing after defender Andrea Medina and is believed to have agreed a three-year contract.

United triggered the release clause in Leitzig’s Leicester contract after tracking her since 2023. She brings WSL experience after nearly 70 Leicester appearances, though she could not prevent their relegation last season.

Nottingham Forest, Xaver Schlager and Oliver Glasner
Thursday

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig. The 28-year-old joins on a two-year contract and becomes Oliver Glasner’s first signing as Forest manager.

Schlager previously worked with Glasner at Wolfsburg, where they reached the Europa League knockouts and qualified for the Champions League. Forest add experience after selling Elliot Anderson and reshaping midfield under their new coach.

Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Elliot Anderson
Thursday

Manchester City have completed the £116m signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract, with the fee becoming a club record for City.

Anderson said he was determined to join once City made their interest clear. The deal beats City’s previous £100m Jack Grealish record and gives Enzo Maresca a high-energy midfielder after Pep Guardiola’s exit.

Sebastian Berhalter, Middlesbrough and Vancouver Whitecaps
Thursday

Sebastian Berhalter is finalising a summer transfer from Vancouver Whitecaps to Middlesbrough. The Championship club will pay around $2m rather than waiting for the United States midfielder to become a free agent.

Berhalter featured in all five United States matches at the World Cup and scored against Turkey. Middlesbrough beat serious interest from several clubs and continue building links with the American player market.

Chelsea, FC Dallas and Benji Flowers
Thursday

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 15-year-old United States youth international Benji Flowers from FC Dallas when he turns 18. The initial fee is about $3m and could rise to around $10m.

The structure includes add-ons linked to FC Dallas minutes and youth national-team milestones before Flowers even moves to Chelsea. The deal could surpass Cavan Sullivan’s pre-arranged move to Manchester City if incentives are triggered.

Luka Modric, AC Milan and Croatia
Thursday

Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract extension with AC Milan, keeping him at San Siro until June 2027. The Croatian midfielder turns 41 in September but remains part of Milan’s first-team plans.

Modric made 37 appearances in his first Milan season after leaving Real Madrid. He said the desire to bounce back is immense after Milan finished fifth and only reached the Coppa Italia last 16.

Rangers, Partizan Belgrade and Vanja Dragojevic
Thursday

Rangers have signed Serbia midfielder Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old has agreed a four-year contract with the option of another year at Ibrox.

Dragojevic captained Partizan last season despite his age, scoring four goals and adding four assists in 41 appearances. Derek McInnes praised his leadership, character and potential after making him part of Rangers’ rebuild.

Atlanta United, Darwin Nunez and Breel Embolo
Thursday

Atlanta United have opened talks over a major attacking signing, with Darwin Nunez and Breel Embolo among the high-profile targets. The discussions are not advanced, but the MLS club is actively negotiating on several fronts.

Atlanta need a designated-player slot, with Emmanuel Latte Lath nearing an exit. Nunez is available after losing his place at Al-Hilal, while Embolo also played at the World Cup with Switzerland.

Newcastle United, Monaco and Aladji Bamba
Thursday

Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £34m for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba. The 20-year-old Frenchman is due on Tyneside for a medical before signing a long-term contract with Eddie Howe’s side this week.

Newcastle needed midfield reinforcements after selling Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and missing out on Johan Manzambi. Bamba ranked highly among Ligue 1 midfielders for duels, tackles, take-ons and aerial wins last season, making him a data-friendly target.