Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea and Xabi Alonso
21 June 2026

Nicolas Jackson is reportedly planning to return to Chelsea and fight for his place under new manager Xabi Alonso. Bayern Munich have decided not to trigger their £70m option after his loan spell in Germany.

Jackson wants Alonso to assess him before considering a move later in the window. Juventus, Napoli and Newcastle have been linked, but Chelsea’s crowded attack and lack of European football could still limit his minutes.

Liverpool, Inter Milan and Curtis Jones
21 June 2026

Liverpool have rejected a verbal €25m offer from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones. The bid fell well below Liverpool’s £35m valuation, with the club unwilling to approve a cut-price exit for the homegrown midfielder.

Inter had also explored Jones in January, including a loan-to-buy proposal that Liverpool rejected. With one year left on his contract, Jones remains a target, but Liverpool’s stance suggests they expect a stronger offer before negotiating.

Wesley Fofana, Chelsea and Xabi Alonso
21 June 2026

Wesley Fofana’s Chelsea future is uncertain as Xabi Alonso prepares to trim an overcrowded defence before next season. The £70m centre-back is not actively being pushed out, but he faces scrutiny after a difficult campaign and final-day red card.

Chelsea want more physicality, leadership and quality at centre-back, while several defenders could be available depending on offers. Fofana must impress Alonso in pre-season, especially with Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong viewed as untouchable by the club.

Tottenham, Newcastle and Sandro Tonali
21 June 2026

Tottenham have had an opening bid of about £75m to £80m rejected by Newcastle for Sandro Tonali. Spurs want the Italy midfielder as a marquee signing under Roberto De Zerbi, but Newcastle value him closer to £100m.

Newcastle are under no pressure to sell because Tonali is tied down until 2030 and remains central to their plans. Tottenham’s bid still signals a more aggressive transfer approach after already landing Jan Paul van Hecke.

Casemiro, Inter Miami and Manchester United
21 June 2026

Casemiro has reportedly agreed to join Inter Miami after leaving Manchester United as a free agent. The Brazil midfielder is expected to move after the World Cup, with Miami beating interest from MLS rivals and Saudi clubs.

Inter Miami cannot use a designated player slot because Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and German Berterame already occupy those places. The club still pushed the deal through as they seek a stronger midfield after Sergio Busquets’ retirement.

Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Michael Olise
21 June 2026

Real Madrid have denied making any direct or indirect contact with Michael Olise, his representatives or Bayern Munich over a possible transfer. Reports had linked the France winger with a huge summer move to Jose Mourinho’s side.

Madrid said any interest in a Bayern player would first be handled club to club, citing their institutional relationship with the German champions. The statement aims to shut down speculation after Olise’s outstanding Bayern season.

Brighton, Michael Svoboda and Venezia
21 June 2026

Brighton are preparing to activate Michael Svoboda’s €6m release clause after the Austrian centre-back captained Venezia to Serie A promotion. The 27-year-old is set to move to the Premier League despite interest from Bundesliga clubs.

Svoboda’s exit leaves Venezia needing a defensive replacement as they prepare for top-flight football next season. Brighton see the deal as a low-cost squad-building move after qualifying for the Conference League and adding more European commitments.

Vitor Reis, Manchester City and Girona
20 June 2026

Manchester City plan to bring Vitor Reis back for preseason after his loan spell at Girona, where he became one of the club’s standout defenders despite relegation. Barcelona links have been dismissed as speculation by City sources.

Reis is expected to join City’s Hong Kong tour while World Cup players take time off. He faces heavy competition from Josko Gvardiol, Marc Guehi, Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake for meaningful minutes next season.

Barcelona, Jorge Salinas, Racing Santander and Jorge Mendes
20 June 2026

Barcelona are trying to sign Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas before his release clause doubles from €8 million to €16 million on July 1. The 19-year-old impressed last season while playing at left-back and centre-back.

Jorge Mendes has helped push talks forward, with Salinas reportedly favouring Barcelona over rival interest. Deco wants to lower the fee by including a reserve player on loan before shifting focus toward a new centre-forward.

Jan Paul van Hecke, Tottenham, Brighton and Netherlands
20 June 2026

Jan Paul van Hecke has completed a €60 million move from Brighton to Tottenham during the World Cup. The Netherlands defender said the fee makes him proud but will not change him as a person before facing Sweden.

Ronald Koeman allowed Van Hecke time to complete the transfer while staying with the Netherlands squad. The deal includes a future sell-on clause and gives Tottenham another major defensive addition under Roberto De Zerbi for next season.