For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Newcastle have officially identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as their absolute priority to replace Arsenal-bound captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer. The Magpies have already opened preliminary discussions for the highly-rated Germany international, although they face a staggering €120 million asking price.
Borussia Dortmund have signed attacking player Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk, wrapping up the second-most expensive transfer in the club's history.
Do Borussia Dortmund have to worry about one of their World Cup returnees? Carney Chukwuemeka was unable to continue in the friendly against FC Tokyo on Saturday from the 23rd minute onwards because of injury.
Ajax have pulled off a major transfer surprise by securing the signing of Germany international Julian Brandt. The former Borussia Dortmund playmaker was available as a free agent and has penned a three-year deal in Amsterdam after months of secret talks.
Once, every door in the football world seemed open to Giovanni Reyna, but his career has so far not gone as hoped. Is he now turning his back on Germany for good?
Borussia Dortmund appear to be getting nowhere in their pursuit of Said El Mala at 1. FC Cologne. Sporting managing director Thomas Kessler has now spoken plainly.
Borussia Dortmund can apparently hope again in their pursuit of Nicolo Tresoldi. As transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri reports, the striker's move from Club Brugge to AS Roma has fallen through.
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