Barcelona is actively working to secure a new contract for star defender Jules Kounde, confidently navigating strong Premier League interest. Both the club and Kounde are reportedly keen on extending his stay at Camp Nou, despite external pressures.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White missed the Portugal pre-season camp due to a private, non-football related issue, Sky Sports confirms. This comes amidst ongoing, tense £60m transfer negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur, though he's expected to join Forest soon.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta emphasizes the critical need for Riccardo Calafiori's consistent availability this season, citing it as key to his potential. This comes as the Gunners prepare to face AC Milan in a Singapore friendly.
Liverpool nears £78M Hugo Ekitike transfer, agreeing initial £69M. The promising Eintracht Frankfurt striker, a target after Isak pursuit failed, prefers Anfield, having scored 22 goals last season.
Napoli has secured centre-back Sam Beukema from Bologna in a permanent transfer reportedly worth €30M. He signs a five-year deal, becoming the Partenopei's fifth summer recruit, following a stellar two-year stint with Bologna.
Nottingham Forest has reportedly submitted an official bid for Bologna winger Dan Ndoye, a move confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Swiss international has apparently given his nod for the switch, leaving the ball in Bologna's court for fee negotiations.
Barcelona's iconic Camp Nou is facing further construction delays, forcing the Joan Gamper Trophy's relocation and raising UEFA's concerns over Champions League fixtures, despite vital VIP seat progress.
Charlton Athletic bolsters squad with Rob Apter, 22, from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee. The Scotland U21 winger, League Two Young Player of the Year, is Nathan Jones' seventh summer signing ahead of their Championship return.
Atalanta's prolific striker Mateo Retegui is reportedly heading to Saudi Arabia to finalize a monumental £68.5 million transfer to Al-Qadsiah, with a lucrative £20 million per season wage package awaiting him. This significant move marks a huge payday for the Italian international.
Bournemouth has sealed a £25m deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, signing the Serbian on a five-year contract. Petrovic, who excelled on loan at Strasbourg, brings impressive shot-stopping abilities and a national hero status to the Cherries.
