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Liverpool complete £123m signing of Bradley Barcola
31.8.26 Liverpool
Liverpool have signed France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for an initial £106m, with the deal potentially rising to £123m. The 23-year-old has agreed a five-year contract, becoming Liverpool's fifth summer signing. Barcola scored 13 goals and provided seven assists for PSG last season and brings extensive experience, including two Champions League titles and three Ligue 1 crowns.
Chelsea complete signing of Emiliano Martinez
31.8.26 Chelsea
Chelsea have completed the signing of 33-year-old goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m. Martinez has signed a contract through June 2028 with an option for an additional year.
Strasbourg sign Sevilla's Oso for €10m
31.8.26 Strasb.
Strasbourg have signed 23-year-old Spanish left-sided player Oso from Sevilla for €10m. The left-footer arrives after making two LaLiga appearances this season, scoring once and assisting once, and is expected to strengthen Strasbourg's defense and provide balance on the left flank.
Barcelona agree Hector Fort transfer to Real Sociedad
30.8.26 Sociedad
Barcelona have reached an agreement to transfer Hector Fort to Real Sociedad, while retaining a buy-back option and a percentage of any future sale. The versatile full-back came through La Masia after joining in 2013, made 29 appearances for Barca's first team and spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Elche.
Marcus Pedersen signs for Olympiacos
30.8.26 Olympiak.
Marcus Pedersen has signed his contract with Olympiacos after a dramatic transfer saga that briefly put his move in doubt. The Norwegian right-back arrives for around €6 million guaranteed, potentially rising to €8 million with bonuses, and is expected to compete immediately for a starting role through his athleticism, recovery speed and ability to defend large spaces.
Aston Villa sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea
29.8.26 Aston Villa
Aston Villa have completed the permanent signing of Senegal international Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. The 25-year-old striker reunites with manager Unai Emery, who coached him at Villarreal. Jackson spent last season at Bayern Munich, helping the club win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal while scoring 11 goals.
Brentford sign Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf
29.8.26 Brentford
Brentford have completed the permanent signing of 21-year-old left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham for an undisclosed fee. Diouf has signed a five-year contract with an option for another year after making 32 Premier League appearances and recording five assists last season.
Tomas Bobcek joins Frosinone
29.8.26 Frosinone
Tomas Bobcek has completed a move from Lechia Gdansk to Frosinone. The 24-year-old forward arrives after a standout season in Poland, scoring 21 goals and providing six assists in 33 appearances. Bobcek has 56 goals and 20 assists across 171 career matches and will compete for a regular role at Frosinone.
Nottingham Forest sign Liam Delap
28.8.26 Forest
Nottingham Forest have signed striker Liam Delap from Chelsea on a five-year deal for an initial £45 million, potentially rising to £50 million with add-ons. The move makes the 23-year-old the club's most expensive signing after he scored 12 Premier League goals for Ipswich in 2024-25.
Rangers sign Kim Min-su from Girona
28.8.26 Rangers
Rangers have signed 20-year-old South Korean winger Kim Min-su from Girona on a four-year deal with an option for another year. The forward, who spent last season on loan at Andorra, becomes Rangers' 12th summer signing as manager Derek McInnes looks to add pace, creativity and goals to the attack.
Manchester City sign Ayyoub Bouaddi for £86m
27.8.26 Man City
Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a reported £86 million, making him the most expensive teenager in Premier League history. Bouaddi has signed a five-year contract through 2031 and arrives as part of City's midfield rebuild, following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders.
Newcastle sign Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City
27.8.26 Newcastle
Newcastle United have signed Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City on a long-term contract, with the fee reportedly around £52 million. The 24-year-old, who made 59 appearances for City, becomes Newcastle's seventh senior signing of the summer.
Joao Palhinha leaves Bayern for Benfica
27.8.26 Benfica
Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha has joined Benfica on a permanent deal, returning to his native Portugal at age 31. After making just 25 appearances in his first season at Bayern, Palhinha spent last season on loan at Tottenham and helped the club avoid relegation.
Tottenham sign Savio from Manchester City
26.8.26 Tottenham
Tottenham have signed Brazilian winger Savio Moreira de Oliveira from Manchester City for an initial £75m, with a further £10m possible in add-ons. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term deal after limited playing time at City last season.
Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba
26.8.26 Man Utd
Manchester United have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for £65m plus £5m in add-ons. The 22-year-old Cameroon international has signed a five-year contract with an option for another year, strengthening United's midfield ahead of the new Premier League season.
Nathan Saliba joins Villarreal from Anderlecht
26.8.26 Villarreal
Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba has joined Villarreal from Anderlecht. The 22-year-old, a former Montreal academy player, made 45 appearances across all competitions last season and has earned 17 caps for Canada.
Man City agree deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias
25.8.26 Man City
Manchester City have agreed to sign 22-year-old Palmeiras winger Allan Elias for up to £34.2 million, including £32 million in guaranteed fees and £2.2 million in add-ons. He is expected to replace Savinho, while City continue talks to sell Omar Marmoush to Tottenham and could also see Nico Gonzalez leave for Newcastle.
Terem Moffi joins Hamburg from Nice
25.8.26 Hamburg
Nigeria striker Terem Moffi has joined Hamburg permanently from Nice. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Porto and brings European and international experience to Hamburg after scoring 24 goals in 72 appearances for Nice and six goals in 23 matches for Nigeria.
Gavi suffers knee injury in Barcelona's 5-0 win
24.8.26 Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Gavi suffered a knee injury during the team's 5-0 La Liga victory over Elche. Coach Hansi Flick said the injury appeared better than initially feared, but Gavi will undergo an MRI to determine its severity.
Jacob Devaney joins Hibernian on loan
24.8.26 Hibernian
Manchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney has joined Hibernian on loan, with the Scottish club holding an option to make the transfer permanent. The 19-year-old Republic of Ireland U21 international returns to the Scottish Premiership after spending last season with St Mirren.
Mechelen sign Mike Eerdhuijzen
24.8.26 Mechelen
Mechelen have signed 26-year-old Dutch centre-back Mike Eerdhuijzen from Utrecht on a contract through 2030. Eerdhuijzen brings extensive Dutch league experience from spells with Volendam and Sparta Rotterdam.
Joao Pedro signs improved Chelsea contract through 2032
23.8.26 Chelsea
Chelsea have extended Joao Pedro's contract on improved terms, keeping the striker at Stamford Bridge until 2032 with an option for two additional years. The 24-year-old scored 20 goals in his debut season after joining from Brighton for £60 million and is expected to begin the new campaign as Xabi Alonso's first-choice striker. The new deal also aims to fend off reported interest from Barcelona.
Olympiacos sign Mexican striker Armando Gonzalez
23.8.26 Olympiak.
Olympiacos have announced the signing of Mexican striker Armando Gonzalez from Chivas. The 23-year-old centre-forward scored 24 goals across the Apertura 2025 and Clausura 2026 and has earned eight international caps for Mexico. Gonzalez also featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and becomes Olympiacos' latest attacking addition.
Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa
22.8.26 Arsenal
Arsenal have signed England international Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on a long-term contract. The 28-year-old defender brings more than 200 Premier League appearances and can play both center-back and right-back. Konsa will wear the No. 15 shirt and join Arsenal immediately, pending regulatory approval.
Karim Coulibaly joins Strasbourg from Werder Bremen
22.8.26 Strasb.
Werder Bremen defender Karim Coulibaly has joined French club Strasbourg after two seasons in Germany. The 20-year-old made 27 Bundesliga appearances in 2025/26 and developed into a regular starter after moving from Hamburg in 2024. His departure is Bremen's third major exit of the summer.
Curtis Jones completes move from Liverpool to Inter
22.8.26 Inter
Curtis Jones has completed a €30 million move from Liverpool to Inter Milan on a five-year contract. Liverpool could receive another €5 million in add-ons and retain a 10% sell-on clause. Jones leaves after 228 appearances for his boyhood club, ending a 16-year association with Liverpool.
Troy Parrott completes move to Real Betis
21.8.26 Betis
Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott has joined Real Betis from AZ Alkmaar on a five-year deal in a transfer reportedly worth €20 million. The 24-year-old scored 16 goals in 28 Dutch league appearances last season and will join Betis after their fifth-place La Liga finish secured Champions League football.
Galatasaray sign Aleksey Batrakov
21.8.26 Galatas.
Galatasaray have signed 21-year-old attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow for €25 million on a five-year contract. The Russian club will also receive 15% of any future profit from his sale. Batrakov scored 17 goals and provided 12 assists in 36 matches last season.
Aston Villa sign Japan international Zion Suzuki
20.8.26 Aston Villa
Aston Villa have officially signed goalkeeper Zion Suzuki permanently from Parma. The 23-year-old Japan international joins after developing through spells in Japan, Belgium and Italy, becoming the first Japanese and Asian player in Aston Villa's history.
AC Milan officially sign Diego Moreira
20.8.26 Milan
AC Milan have officially completed the signing of Belgian winger Diego Moreira from Strasbourg on a contract through June 2031. The versatile 22-year-old, who has played multiple positions across the attack and wing-back roles, becomes Milan's fourth signing of the summer.
Latest transfers (value in m€)
High fee transfers (value in m€)
| Jul '26Morgan Rogers to Chelsea | 138 |
| Elliot Anderson to Manchester City | 135 |
| Aug '26Bradley Barcola to Liverpool | 125 |
| Yan Diomande to Real Madrid | 125 |
| Jul '26Sandro Tonali to Tottenham | 108 |
| Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham | 99 |
| Aug '26Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City | 95 |
| Savio to Tottenham | 88 |
| Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal | 88 |
| Jun '26Anthony Gordon to Barcelona | 80 |
| Aug '26Carlos Baleba to Manchester United | 76 |
| Jul '26Goncalo Ramos to Milan | 74 |
| Jun '26Jeremy Jacquet to Liverpool | 64 |
| Jul '26Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea | 61 |
| Aug '26Rodri to Barcelona | 60 |
| Jul '26Johan Manzambi to Aston Villa | 60 |
| Jun '26Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham | 60 |
| Aug '26Ezri Konsa to Arsenal | 60 |
| Jul '26Marco Palestra to Chelsea | 57 |
| Andrey Santos to Manchester United | 56 |