August 27th
11:20 CET - In a busy morning for David Ornstein, he has also given the green light for Manchester United academy graduate Scott McTominay's move to Napoli. Ornstein is reporting that a fee of £25m has been agreed ahead of an imminent transfer before Friday's deadline.
10:00 CET - Both David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano are reporting that Manuel Ugarte's (23) move to Manchester United from PSG is close to being finalised. The Uruguayan midfielder is set to cost United €50 million plus €10 million in add-ons.
08:00 CET - Following on from reports that emerged yesterday, we have a bit more on Joao Cancelo's (30) rumoured move to Al Hilal. Manchester City's forgotten full-back will reportedly sign for the Saudi club for a fee of €25 million, earning €15 million per year, according to L'Equipe.
August 26th
23:35 CET - According to L'Equipe, Kingsley Coman (28) has decided to leave Bayern Munich after 9 years at the club.
22:15 CET - Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Liverpool have entered the race to sign Federico Chiesa (26) from Juventus after Barcelona were linked with a move for the winger earlier today.
19:10 CET - Respected source David Ornstein has reported that Arsenal are set to accept a £25 million (plus £5m) offer from Crystal Palace for Eddie Nketiah (25). Nottingham Forest were also interested in the forward.
19:00 CET - Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Saudi club Al Nassr have tabled a bid for PSG centre-back Milan Skriniar (29). The Slovak is apparently close to finalising the move.
Romano has also suggested that Saudi club Al Hilal have reached a verbal with Manchester City for the signing of Joao Cancelo (30).
16:15 CET - CONFIRMED - Brighton have announced the signing of Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley (23) for a reported £30 million fee.
16:10 CET- James Rodriguez (33) is back in Europe! The Colombian magician who shone at the 2024 Copa America has signed on a free transfer for Rayo Vallecano. It will be interesting to see how he copes playing back in Europe after a season in Brazil with Sao Paulo.
Read more about the move here.
15:55 CET - Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili (23) is completing a medical ahead of a move to Liverpool after impressing at Euro 2024 for his nation Georgia.
14:05 CET - Remarkably, Tuttosport is reporting that Barcelona are set to sign Federico Chiesa (26) from Juventus for 12 million euros. With the club struggling to register Dani Olmo (26), it comes as a surprise but hey, that’s Barca for you!
14:00 CET - CONFIRMED - Newly-promoted Serie A side Como have finalised another interesting acquisition, signing Nico Paz (19) from Real Madrid on a four-year deal.
13:50 CET - CONFIRMED - Following on from Vitor Roque’s (19) loan move to Betis, Barcelona have also sent Clement Lenglet (29) to Atletico Madrid for the season.
With Barca needing to shift players before they can register marquee signing Dani Olmo (26), it comes as no surprise to see more players moved on.
10:55 CET - CONFIRMED - LaLiga side Real Betis have signed Brazilian talent Vitor Roque (19) on a season-long loan from Barcelona with an option to buy.
10:40 CET - Nottingham Forest look set to continue their free-spending ways as, per Fabrizio Romano, they have now put in a €33 million plus add-ons offer for Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez (23). Gimenez has been the subject of three offers from Forest already this summer.
06:40 CET - According to reports overnight, FC Porto winger Francisco Conceicao (21) has arrived in Turin with his agent Jorge Mendes ahead of signing with Juventus.
06:30 CET - CONFIRMED - In what has been described as a “massive coup,” A-League club Sydney FC have signed former Juventus star Douglas Costa (33) on a two-year deal.
Read more about the move here.
August 25th
23:15 CET - Al Ahli have submitted an initial bid to Napoli for Victor Osimhen (25) for a package in excess of €65m according to Fabrizio Romano.
15:42 CET - David Ornstein is reporting that Napoli have agreed a deal with Manchester United to sign midfielder Scott McTominay (27) for around €30 million.
12:33 CET - As per Florian Plettenberg, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman (26) remains keen on a move to Paris Saint-Germain, but talks between the two clubs are currently stalling. Arsenal remain one of the clubs monitoring the situation.
10:52 CET - According to reports, Juventus remain in the hunt for Manchester United's Jadon Sancho (24), with the winger struggling for game time at the Premier League club.
09:38 CET - Mikel Merino (28) has reportedly completed his medical ahead of a €37 million move from Real Sociedad to Arsenal. The announcement is now imminent.
August 24th
21:45 CET - CONFIRMED - Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of exciting Sunderland winger Jack Clarke (23) on a permanent deal.
18:30 CET - Porto have reportedly agreed a deal to sign former midfielder Fabio Vieira (24) on loan from Arsenal for the 2024/25 season.
15:43 CET - Ipswich's move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja (22) is now up in the air, with reports claiming that there have been paperwork issues.
10:17 CET - According to reports, Real Sociedad are closing in on the signing of German centre-back Mats Hummels (35) who is currently a free agent.
08:35 CET - As per Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have turned down a €25 million bid from Napoli for Scott McTominay (27), with the Red Devils holding out for a fee in excess of €30 million to consider selling the midfielder.
August 23rd
22:58 CET - Some news coming in from the Saudi Pro League where Al Nassr are closing in on a 20-million dollar deal for Corinthians' Wesley (19). Details are complete, so we are just waiting for the confirmation.
21:11 CET - CONFIRMED - Former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto (32) has joined newly-promoted Serie A side Como on a two-year deal, the Italian club said on Friday.
The former Barcelona captain, who had joined the Spanish side as a 14-year-old, signed with Como as a free agent after his Barca contract ended last season.
"Sergi has played his whole career so far at one of the best clubs in the world," manager Cesc Fabregas told the club website.
"He is a versatile player and can adapt to many different positions, midfield, full-back, with his passing accuracy and strength he is the definition of a box to box player. His experience will be crucial for the season ahead."
20:51 CET - It could still prove to be a busy week for Brighton as they are closing in on another signing. Reports are suggesting that they have struck a verbal agreement with Celtic over the signing of Matt O'Riley (23). Still work to be done to get the deal over the line.
19:25 CET - Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has said those three words 'here we go' once again, and this time it's good news for Brighton fans, with the Seagulls set to sign Fenerbahce full-back Ferdi Kadioglu (24) on a €30 million deal.
17:49 CET - CONFIRMED - Fulham have completed the £30 million signing of centre-back Joachim Andersen (28) from fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace.
The Dane returns to Craven Cottage on a permanent deal after spending the 2020/21 season on loan with the Cottagers.
Speaking to the club's website, Andersen said: “It’s really nice to be here. Feels a little bit like coming home, so it’s a good feeling."
16:28 CET - As reported by Florian Plettenberg, Crystal Palace remain determined to sign Wolfsburg centre-back Maxence Lacroix (24) as a top priority before the end of the summer window.
14:40 CET - Bournemouth are looking to improve their goalkeeping department as we reported earlier, and another they are looking at is out-of-favour Chelsea stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga (29). The Athletic is reporting that he could be moving on loan to the south coast.
13:46 CET - After a performance to forget for Alex McCarthy (34) in the Southampton goal at Newcastle last weekend, his side look ready to bring in a new goalkeeper. They have been linked with Justin Bijlow (26) and now Aaron Ramsdale (26). The Arsenal stopper wants more first-team football and could move on loan to the south coast. Others are pursuing the England international with Wolves and Bournemouth both sniffing around.
12:04 CET - CONFIRMED - He's back! After a season with Barcelona, Ilkay Gundogan (33) has made his return to Manchester City. The German international wanted out of the Catalan club, and has gone back to where he won everything. He has signed a one-year deal with the current Premier League champions.
11:05 CET - As per reports, Crystal Palace are among a host of clubs interested in exploring a potential deal for shunned Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling (29).
09:51 CET - Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town are closing in on another impressive addition after agreeing a £20 million deal to sign Sunderland winger Jack Clarke (23).
07:42 CET - According to Florian Plettenberg, PSG have reached a verbal agreement with Atalanta's Ademola Lookman (26), as the French champions attempt to get a permanent deal over the line.
August 22nd
23:43 CET - CONFIRMED - Another transfer linked with Strasbourg has happened late tonight with Villarreal sealing a 15.3-million pound deal for Cape Verde's Logan Costa (23). The defender has penned a six-year deal with the LaLiga club.
22:35 CET - CONFIRMED - L'Equipe has reported tonight that Lyon have put their entire squad on the transfer list to meet club sales and one of them has made the move away.
Highly-rated teenager Mamadou Sarr (18) has joined Strasbourg on a deal worth around 8.5 million euros, joining the BlueCo group.
22:10 CET - CONFIRMED - Sepp van den Berg (22) has signed for Brentford from Liverpool. The defender has put pen to paper on a five-year deal.
“I’m very pleased that we have managed to sign Sepp,” said head coach Thomas Frank. “I think this is a great signing for the club and the team.
20:23 CET - Jadon Sancho (24), surplus to requirements at Manchester United, is being kept an eye on by Barcelona, according to reports in Spanish media.
The winger has had a troubled time of late, spending much of last season on loan with Borussia Dortmund.
17:21 CET - As per Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, a deal has been reached between Arsenal and Real Sociedad for the transfer of Mikel Merino (28), who will join the Premier League club for just under €40 million.
15:38 CET - It is being widely reported that Manchester United have nearly secured the signing of PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte (23), who will join on an initial loan with the English club obligated to buy him at the end of it.
13:18 CET - Plenty of transfer news filtering in from across Europe so let's get you up to date.
First up, Kieran Trippier (33) is ready to make his way out of Newcastle. The full-back wants more first-team football and could be moving to Everton to sure up their backline.
Elsewhere, as we reported in recent days, Valentin Barco (20) is another full-back getting a change of scenery. The Argentine has agreed with a loan deal from Brighton to Sevilla with no buy option, allowing the youngster to develop in LaLiga before returning to the Premier League.
He is not the only promising talent getting a loan move. Manchester City starlet Maximo Perrone (21) looks set to be plying his trade in Como for the next year, according to reporting from Fabrizio Romano. He spent last year on loan with Las Palmas.
11:26 CET - Fulham have announced the signing of Sander Berge (26), who joins from Burnley on a five-year deal. Manchester United were also interested in the midfielder.
10:35 CET - James Rodriguez (33) may be on his way back to LaLiga with Edu Aguirre reporting that he's close to joining Rayo Vallecano.
08:18 CET - According to Alfredo Pedulla, Arsenal want to sign Atalanta's Ademola Lookman (26) and are preparing an offer of over €50 million, but face competition from Liverpool.
August 21st
23:47 CET - Romelu Lukaku (31) could be a Napoli player as soon as tomorrow. The Chelsea striker - not fancied in London like many others - has been in talks with the Serie A club and the clubs are closing in on an agreement.
This could pave the way for Victor Osimhen (25) to be going the other way.
22:37 CET - CONFIRMED - Nottingham Forest have added Alex Moreno (31) to their squad as a defensive reinforcement with the Spaniard signing on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.
21:14 CET - Another striker seems to be on the move before the end of the window as Eddie Nketiah (25) is all but certain of a move to Nottingham Forest. The Arsenal striker has slipped down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium, and now could be a first-choice option for Nuno Espirito Santo's side, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
20:31 CET - A new forward is set for a move to Elland Road. Largie Ramazani (23), currently at Almeria, has agreed a deal to move to Leeds United with a medical imminent.
19:43 CET - Real Betis look to be closing in on Barcelona's Vitor Roque (19). Transfer guru Rudy Galetti is reporting that the Brazilian defender is keen on the move, which could be a one or two-year loan with an option to buy.
17:40 CET - CONFIRMED - Panathinaikos have announced the arrival of Facundo Pellistri (22), who has joined from Manchester United for an initial fee of around €6 million.
15:24 CET - CONFIRMED - Brazilian winger David Neres (27) has left Benfica to join Napoli in a deal reportedly worth around €30 million.
13:48 CET - CONFIRMED - Something we have been waiting for in recent days, Joao Felix (24) has made his return to Chelsea. The Portuguese forward has signed a permanent deal with the London club after having previously been on loan.
The deal sees him leave Atletico Madrid as part of the Conor Gallagher deal on a six-year deal with the option for an extra 12 months, as reported by The Athletic.
12:31 CET - Nottingham Forest are going all out to bring a striker to the club, with it being widely reported that they've bid around €30 million for Feyenoord's Santago Gimenez (23) and David Ornstein stating that they're close to signing Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (25).
11:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Perhaps the longest-running saga of the summer has finally come to an end with Atletico Madrid announcing the signing of Conor Gallagher (24) from Chelsea.
08:45 CET - Dutch publication De Telegraaf have stated that Bayer Leverkusen and Brentford have both agreed to sign highly-rated Liverpool centre-back Sepp van den Berg (22) for around £25 million and the player now has to choose which club to join.
08:37 CET - Fabrizio Romano is this morning reporting that Manchester City have agreed to re-sign former player Ilkay Gundogan (33) from Barcelona on a free transfer, and that positive talks have been held between the Premier League club and the German.