Robert Lewandowski, Chicago Fire and Gregg Berhalter.
After Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expired.

Robert Lewandowski has agreed to join Chicago Fire on a two-year deal, making him one of Major League Soccer’s highest-profile signings. The 37-year-old striker arrives as a free agent after leaving Barcelona this summer.

Chicago want Lewandowski to boost their attack, ticket demand and new-stadium project, while also helping attract more stars. The club hope to complete paperwork quickly so he can debut after MLS resumes around the World Cup final.

Malo Gusto, Manchester City, Chelsea and Enzo Maresca.
During Manchester City’s summer recruitment push.

Malo Gusto has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester City, leaving the clubs to negotiate a transfer fee with Chelsea. The France right-back is said to be keen on reuniting with Enzo Maresca.

City are moving early to secure defensive depth and prepare for future coaching changes, while Chelsea may cash in as part of a wider squad reset. Gusto’s approval gives City leverage, but the final fee remains unresolved.

Chelsea, Sunderland, Granit Xhaka and Xabi Alonso.
During Chelsea’s summer rebuild before Alonso officially starts.

Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, with Xabi Alonso viewing the 33-year-old as a leadership option for a young squad. Xhaka is open to the move, but Sunderland do not want to sell.

Alonso previously worked with Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen and wants more experienced voices after Chelsea’s poor season. A deal could be difficult because Chelsea are unlikely to pay heavily for a player who turns 34 in September.

Manchester City, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille and Morocco.
During City’s summer midfield search.

Manchester City are monitoring Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as a possible summer target, despite already committing £116m to sign Elliot Anderson. The 18-year-old Lille player has impressed at the World Cup and attracted interest from several major clubs.

City are still assessing midfield options due to doubts over Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders, with Bernardo Silva already gone. Bouaddi could stay at Lille another season, but City may return if the timing and price fit.

Wout Weghorst, FC Twente and Erik ten Hag.
After Weghorst’s departure from Ajax.

FC Twente have completed the signing of Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst on a two-year contract. The 33-year-old joins on a free transfer after leaving Ajax, where he scored 20 goals across two seasons.

Erik ten Hag, now working in Twente’s technical structure, helped secure the deal for his former Manchester United loanee. Weghorst called the move special because he grew up supporting the club and wanted a homecoming before retirement.

Arsenal, Newcastle United and Bruno Guimaraes.
During Arsenal’s summer midfield search.

Arsenal have had a £55m offer for Bruno Guimaraes rejected by Newcastle United, according to ESPN Brasil sources. The Premier League champions had already held talks with the midfielder’s representatives and believed a deal might be possible.

Newcastle insist Guimaraes is not for sale and want to tie him to a new contract with two years left on his current deal. Arsenal are seeking midfield depth, while also monitoring Sandro Tonali’s situation.

Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
During Real Madrid’s summer transfer work.

Real Madrid have reportedly paused plans to sign another midfielder until at least one current option leaves. Jose Mourinho still wants reinforcement, but the squad already includes Tchouameni, Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva.

Sources say Madrid would like Camavinga to leave, but he wants to stay at the Bernabeu. Tchouameni is also admired in England, though the club are not actively pushing him out under current conditions this summer.

Como, Real Madrid and Nico Paz.
During Real Madrid’s summer transfer planning.

Como have agreed a new €60m arrangement with Real Madrid over Nico Paz, replacing earlier buy-back and sell-on terms. The Argentine midfielder will stay at Como for now, with Madrid retaining a new €80m buy-back option.

The deal removes Madrid’s previous €9m buy-back clause and 50 percent sell-on right, while allowing Como to keep their star for a Champions League season. Madrid see the restructure as preserving long-term access without blocking development.

Real Madrid, Nico Paz, Inter Milan and Alessandro Bastoni.
During Real Madrid’s summer defensive search.

Real Madrid are considering triggering Nico Paz’s €9m buy-back clause from Como, then using his value to help unlock a move for Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni. Jose Mourinho wants another elite centre-back at the Bernabeu.

Inter’s interest in Paz could create a complex negotiation, especially if Madrid value him near €60m. Bastoni remains difficult to prise away, but Madrid see the Argentine as a possible bargaining chip.

Paris Saint-Germain, Guela Doue and Achraf Hakimi.
During PSG’s summer squad planning.

PSG have identified Strasbourg defender Guela Doue as a right-back target to provide specialist cover for Achraf Hakimi. The 23-year-old impressed domestically and has strengthened his profile with Ivory Coast at the World Cup.

Luis Campos wants to avoid another season of makeshift solutions behind Hakimi, after midfielders filled in last year. PSG’s interest could test Strasbourg, especially with Doue’s rising tournament exposure and family link to Desire Doue.