Transfers

Chelsea are edging closer to landing Dutch sensation Xavi Simons, with the Blues reportedly preparing an opening bid after learning RB Leipzig’s €70 million (£60.7m/$81.5m) valuation. Talks between the Blues, Simons, and his camp have been positive, with all parties optimistic that a transfer can be actualized this summer. The 21-year-old is keen on a Premier League switch this summer.

Inter may walk away from their pursuit of Ademola Lookman pursuit as they await Atalanta's response to their initial offer this week.

New footage has emerged of Joao Felix training with Al-Nassr, despite still technically being a Chelsea player.

RB Leipzig are monitoring Leicester City's Bilal El Khannous to replace Xavi Simons, whose future appears uncertain amid Chelsea interest.

Douglas Luiz's ongoing Juventus transfer saga has taken a fresh twist amid links with Everton, Nottingham Forest and West Ham.

Manchester United have joined Newcastle in the race for Benjamin Sesko, approaching the player's representatives with a tentative offer amid strong interest from the Magpies. Man Utd are in search of a quality No.9 in the summer transfer window and after missing out on Viktor Gyokeres, the club are now aiming to sign the RB Leipzig forward.

Newcastle United are reportedly in talks with Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after missing out on Burnley's James Trafford.

Barcelona are reportedly trying to sell one of their rising stars in a bid to register Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia.

Tottenham Hotspur thought they had a deal in place for Morgan Gibbs-White after they activated the midfielder's release clause, however, Nottingham Forest refused to bow to pressure, as they threatened legal action against their Premier League rivals. The transfer saga finally ended last weekend when Gibbs-White signed a record-breaking contract at the City Ground.

Manchester United continue to be linked with Emi Martinez, but Senne Lammens could be the next goalkeeping arrival at Old Trafford.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is attracting interest from Galatasaray after the goalkeeper rejected Paris Saint-Germain's offers to extend his contract.

Manchester United have made a €40 million bid for Sporting CP star Morten Hjulmand but face competition from Juventus for the midfielder.

Newcastle United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko but a sizeable Yoane Wissa transfer hurdle has emerged.

AC Milan have submitted an improved bid for Ardon Jashari, with their sporting director claiming it is the final offer from the Italian side.

Lewis O’Brien is excited by Wrexham’s "Disney story" and has vowed to answer any "spam calls" from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Alvaro Morata is stuck in no man's land as Como wait on AC Milan and Galatasaray to strike a deak before the forward can join Cesc Fabregas' team.

Real Madrid have decided not to pay Vinicius Junior the same salary as Kylian Mbappe amid speculation that the Brazilian might not extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabéu beyond 2027. Contract talks between the player and the club have stalled for months now as the Selecao star is demanding a hike in his salary which the Spanish side are refusing to entertain.

Marseille are making a last-ditch effort to secure striker Igor Paixao, pushing negotiations amid heavy pressure from Leeds United and Feyenoord.

Liverpool are reportedly 'increasingly likely' to make a move for a Real Madrid star as Luis Diaz inches closer to a Bayern Munich transfer.

After missing the friendly against Celtic, Jorrel Hato was once again left out of the Ajax squad for their match against Como, amid speculations that the Dutch defender could join Chelsea this summer. The Blues have been in taks with the Eridivisie side since the beginning of July and are now reportedly closing in on securing the 19-year-old's transfer.

Sergio Aguero says Lionel Messi has “earned the right” to decide when and where he retires, with exit talk raging at MLS side Inter Miami.

Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant claims he rejected a "crazy" Real Madrid transfer but wishes he could go back and change that decision.

Rafa Yuste could swap Barcelona for Saudi Arabia, with Al-Nassr pushing to make the vice-president their new CEO in a high-stakes move.

Granit Xhaka could still return to the Premier League, a Bayer Leverkusen director confirmed, despite coach Erik ten Hag saying that he won't be sold.

Bayern Munich’s Bryan Zaragoza is set to return to Spain as Celta Vigo close in on the winger after a disappointing Bundesliga stint.

Timothy Weah's agent has hit back at Juventus' sporting department, blaming them for causing problems in a bid to stall the American's move to France.

Real Madrid have already identified Vinicius Junior's replacement as contract talks with the Brazilian winger have stalled. Vini Jr. still has two years left on his existing deal and is demanding a wage hike to sign a new contract. In case the Selecao star leaves the club, amid interest from Saudi Arabia, Los Blancos will go after Premier League star Erling Haaland.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney find themselves in a position where they may have to start paying players to leave Wrexham.

Details of Cristiano Ronaldo's reported role in Joao Felix's move from Chelsea to Al-Nassr have been revealed.