Endrick
January 2026
Real Madrid loanee Endrick scored a hat-trick in Lyon’s 5-2 win over Metz, continuing a strong start in France after limited chances in Madrid. He opened scoring early, added a second in first-half stoppage time, and completed the hat-trick with a late penalty. The report frames the loan as a reset after Endrick’s lack of minutes under Alonso and a long Madrid goal drought since April 2025.
Brian Madjo
January 2026
Villa have agreed a reported £10.4m move for 16-year-old forward Brian Madjo, with the player already in Birmingham for a medical ahead of a five-year contract. The deal was negotiated quickly and quietly, beating rival interest. The fee signals Villa’s strategy of securing elite youth early, with a long contract planned to lock his development path through 2031.
Idrissa Gueye (Metz)
August 2025
West Ham are in advanced talks to sign Metz striker Idrissa Gueye, fending off interest from Manchester United and Brentford. The Hammers are negotiating a €15m deal for the 18-year-old, who scored five goals last season. Gueye is not related to Everton’s Gana Gueye and is considered a top Ligue 1 prospect.
Category: Transfers