Tottenham, West Ham and Mateus Fernandes.
During Tottenham’s midfield search.

Tottenham have accelerated their interest in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes after seeing an £80m bid for Sandro Tonali rejected. Talks over Fernandes are progressing positively, with West Ham expected to demand around £80m overall.

Roberto de Zerbi wants midfield reinforcement after Spurs moved quickly on defensive signings. Fernandes is also linked with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, but Tottenham are optimistic they can reach an agreement with West Ham.

Christian Pulisic, AC Milan and New York City FC.
During the World Cup and summer window.

AC Milan have rejected an approach from New York City FC for Christian Pulisic, telling the MLS club the United States attacker is not available. NYCFC are seeking a major name before opening their new stadium.

Pulisic’s contract runs to 2027, with Milan holding an option to extend to 2028. The club are in transition after missing the Champions League, but owner Gerry Cardinale reportedly wants to keep key players involved.

Brighton and Lia Walti.
During the women’s summer transfer window.

Brighton are in advanced talks to sign Switzerland midfielder Lia Walti from Juventus. The former Arsenal player has one year left on her contract in Italy but is keen to return to the Women’s Super League.

Walti won four major trophies at Arsenal, including the Champions League and WSL titles, before joining Juventus in 2025. Brighton want to push into the WSL’s top four and recently reached their first major final.

Folarin Balogun and USMNT players.
During the World Cup and summer transfer window.

Folarin Balogun is expected to leave Monaco this summer, with several Premier League clubs making initial contact. The USMNT forward has two years left on his contract and Monaco could seek around €50m for him.

His World Cup exposure has strengthened interest after 31 goals in 91 Monaco appearances. The Athletic also reported situations around Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi, Sebastian Berhalter and Matt Turner could develop after the tournament too.

Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Julian Alvarez.
After Alvarez publicly said he wants to leave.

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin says the club will report Barcelona to FIFA over their pursuit of Julian Alvarez. Atletico believe Barcelona influenced Alvarez’s public comments about wanting to leave this summer now.

Gil Marin said Atletico do not want to transfer Alvarez and accused Barcelona of disrespect. The dispute deepens one of the summer’s biggest sagas, with Arsenal and PSG also linked to the striker this window.

Leeds United and Harry Wilson.
During Leeds’ summer transfer work.

Leeds have agreed a four-year contract with Fulham attacker Harry Wilson, who is out of contract next week. The Wales international would arrive on a free transfer, subject to a medical and formal signing of terms.

Wilson was Fulham’s player of the season after 11 goals and eight assists, so his exit would hurt. Leeds had tried to sign him last summer and are also pursuing Julian Brandt and Shea Charles.

Malo Gusto and Chelsea.
After Chelsea agreed a deal for Marco Palestra.

Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto is exploring a Stamford Bridge exit, with his representatives holding exploratory talks with clubs including Manchester City. Chelsea have set a price above £75m for the France defender after the Palestra deal.

The uncertainty follows Chelsea’s move for Marco Palestra, another right-back, and wider plans to sell players after missing Europe. City want a natural right-back, though Gusto is not considered their leading target at this stage.

Malo Gusto and Chelsea.
After Chelsea agreed a deal for Marco Palestra.

Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto is exploring a Stamford Bridge exit, with his representatives holding exploratory talks with clubs including Manchester City. Chelsea have set a price above £75m for the France defender after the Palestra deal.

The uncertainty follows Chelsea’s move for Marco Palestra, another right-back, and wider plans to sell players after missing Europe. City want a natural right-back, though Gusto is not considered their leading target at this stage.

Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Julian Alvarez.
After Alvarez publicly said he wants to leave.

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin says the club will report Barcelona to FIFA over their pursuit of Julian Alvarez. Atletico believe Barcelona influenced Alvarez’s public comments about wanting to leave this summer now.

Gil Marin said Atletico do not want to transfer Alvarez and accused Barcelona of disrespect. The dispute deepens one of the summer’s biggest sagas, with Arsenal and PSG also linked to the striker this window.

Real Madrid and Felicia Schroeder.
During the women’s football transfer window.

Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Swedish forward Felicia Schroeder from BK Hacken in what her former club says is the most expensive women’s football transfer ever. Schroeder has signed a four-year deal.

Hacken said the fee surpasses the previous $1.5m record, though the exact figure was not disclosed. Schroeder arrives after scoring 91 goals in 128 games and strengthening Madrid’s attack.