The football transfer market remains as heated as ever, with major clubs making big moves before the window closes. Here’s a complete roundup of the latest confirmed transfers, ongoing negotiations, and rising rumours from around the world.
Confirmed Transfers & Close Deals
- Liverpool Sign Giovanni Leoni – The Reds have agreed a £26 million deal plus add-ons to sign 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma. Leoni will join the first team immediately after his medical.
- Bournemouth Close to Signing Ben Doak – The Cherries are finalising a £25 million deal for Liverpool’s promising forward Ben Doak. Meanwhile, Chelsea are in talks with Bayern Munich over a possible loan move for Christopher Nkunku.
- Nottingham Forest Triple Signing Push – Forest are set to sign Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town for £37.5 million, James McAtee from Manchester City for £30 million (with a buyback clause), and are chasing Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo for around £26 million.
- Brentford to Sign Dango Ouattara – Brentford will pay £42.5 million for Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara as a replacement for Yoane Wissa, who is in talks with Newcastle United.
Ongoing Negotiations & Transfer Rumours
- Christopher Nkunku’s Future – Chelsea are in advanced talks with Bayern Munich to offload Nkunku for under £40 million. The Blues are also chasing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, with Manchester City also interested.
- Manchester United Eye Morten Hjulmand – If the Carlos Baleba deal fails, United could move for Sporting Lisbon’s captain.
- Roma Bid for Jadon Sancho – AS Roma have tabled a bid for Manchester United’s Sancho. Rashford is close to joining Barcelona on loan, and Garnacho is pushing for a move to Chelsea.
- Chelsea Defensive Concerns – With Levi Colwill out long-term due to an ACL injury, manager Enzo Maresca is pushing for a new defender, but the board is cautious due to heavy summer spending.
- Alejandro Garnacho’s Ultimatum – Garnacho has told Manchester United he will only move to Chelsea, prompting the club to drop his price tag from £70 million to £50 million.
- Everton Boost Academy – Everton have signed 15-year-old defender Reuben Gokah from Charlton Athletic and 16-year-old goalkeeper Lachlan Allen from West Sydney Warriors, showing their commitment to youth development.
With the transfer window approaching its end, clubs are making swift moves to finalise their squads. Liverpool are reinforcing their defence, Bournemouth and Forest are reshaping their squads, and Chelsea’s summer story includes big exits and strategic replacements. Brentford and Newcastle’s striker deals could spark a domino effect in the forward market
Stay tuned for more football transfer updates as the window nears its deadline.

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