Nicole Anyomi and London City Lionesses
Thursday

London City Lionesses have signed Germany forward Nicole Anyomi on a four-year contract. The 26-year-old joins after leaving Eintracht Frankfurt, where she scored 60 goals in 130 appearances across five seasons in Germany this summer.

Anyomi brings international pedigree after earning 34 Germany caps and featuring in their Euro 2022 final squad. London City add an experienced forward as they build for a Women’s Super League campaign after promotion this season.

Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Elliot Anderson
Thursday

Manchester City have confirmed an agreement to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116m, making the England midfielder the most expensive British player in history once formalities are completed after his World Cup involvement ends.

The deal gives Enzo Maresca his first major signing of the post-Guardiola era. City view Anderson as a complete midfield fit, while Forest receive a record fee and now need to replace a key player.

Erica Parkinson and North Carolina Courage
This week

England prospect Erica Parkinson has signed for North Carolina Courage on a contract through 2029, with a club option for 2030. The 18-year-old midfielder joins the two-time NWSL champions after her first senior England call-up.

Parkinson chose England despite eligibility for multiple countries and has built her career largely outside the English spotlight. Courage officials praised her technical quality, forward passing and mentality as they secured a long-term development signing.

Lucy Bronze and Chelsea
Thursday

Lucy Bronze has signed a Chelsea contract extension until 2027. The England defender had been nearing free agency after joining from Barcelona, but will stay after becoming a key part of Sonia Bompastor’s trophy-winning side.

Bronze has made 56 appearances and won four trophies across two seasons with Chelsea. Her renewal gives the club continuity at the back while supporters wait for further contract decisions involving other major women’s squad players.

Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Julian Alvarez
Wednesday

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed a club-to-club bid for Julian Alvarez. He said the Argentina forward wants the move, but Atletico Madrid are being inflexible because they have not secured a replacement yet this summer.

Laporta denied Barcelona pushed Alvarez into public comments about leaving and said the offer remains open. The dispute has escalated, with Atletico filing complaints to FIFA and the Spanish federation over Barcelona’s pursuit of the contracted striker.

Brighton, Tottenham and Luka Vuskovic
Wednesday

Brighton have agreed a club-record £46m deal with Tottenham for Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic. Add-ons could take the transfer to £50m, with the 19-year-old due for a medical after Croatia’s World Cup campaign ends later.

Brighton moved after two rejected bids and will use Vuskovic to replace Jan Paul van Hecke, who is heading the other way to Tottenham. The deal gives Spurs a major profit before Vuskovic makes a senior appearance.

Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Sandro Tonali
Wednesday

Tottenham have agreed a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali. The package includes an initial £92.5m plus £7.5m in add-ons, making the Italy midfielder another record-breaking move for Spurs.

Roberto de Zerbi pushed for Tonali as Tottenham accelerate a major rebuild after two straight 17th-place finishes. Newcastle are now selling to reinvest, with the midfielder’s exit following other high-profile departures from St James’ Park.

Bayern Munich and Ismael Saibari
Wednesday

Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Morocco forward Ismael Saibari from PSV. The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract, with reports putting the fee near €50m after his standout World Cup performances this summer.

Bayern said the deal came from long-term planning rather than a reaction to the tournament. Saibari adds attacking unpredictability for Vincent Kompany after scoring in Morocco’s group games and converting the winning penalty against the Netherlands.

Rangers and Dan Neil
Wednesday

Rangers have signed midfielder Dan Neil from Sunderland on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old former England Under-20 international leaves his boyhood club on a free transfer after eight years and 201 appearances as McInnes reshapes the squad.

Neil joins Derek McInnes’ summer rebuild at Ibrox, following arrivals including Ben Godfrey, Ross McCrorie, Lawrence Shankland and Ivor Pandur. He said Rangers’ expectation to win every week suits his character and career needs after Sunderland.

Aston Villa and Amalie Vangsgaard
Wednesday

Aston Villa have signed Denmark striker Amalie Vangsgaard from Juventus for an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old arrives in the Women’s Super League after scoring 11 goals in 62 appearances for the Italian club as Villa strengthen attack.

Vangsgaard said she was excited to enter English football and praised Villa’s investment in the women’s team. Her arrival adds senior international firepower as the club prepares for pre-season and another WSL campaign under renewed recruitment.