Daniel Buse

FC Barcelona are reportedly set to sign João Cancelo without paying a transfer fee after the full-back agreed to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal. The move would save Barcelona an expected €8–10 million while addressing the club’s financial difficulties. Cancelo, who has previously played for Barcelona on loan, is expected to sign through 2029 and said he was happy to return after prolonged negotiations.

Besiktas president Serdar Adali confirmed that the club is working to sign free agent Dusan Vlahovic after its negotiations for Mohamed Salah collapsed over the player's wage demands. Vlahovic's Juventus contract has expired, and the club is reportedly no longer prioritizing a renewal after signing Randal Kolo Muani permanently. Besiktas hopes the Serbian striker will strengthen its squad and help it return to the Süper Lig title race after finishing fourth last season.

Besiktas are pursuing free agent Dusan Vlahovic after failing to agree a deal with Mohamed Salah. Club president Serdar Adali confirmed the Turkish side is working on the move, while Juventus have offered Vlahovic reduced wages but no longer appear dependent on retaining him after signing Randal Kolo Muani. Besiktas are targeting major additions to challenge for the Süper Lig title after finishing fourth last season.

Beşiktaş are pursuing free-agent striker Dušan Vlahović after negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah failed over the player's wage demands. Club president Serdar Adalı confirmed that the Turkish side is working on a deal for the former Juventus forward, whose contract in Turin has expired and whose future remains unresolved. Beşiktaş aim to reinforce their squad and return to the Süper Lig title race after finishing fourth last season, having already signed Alexander Nübel, Leandro Trossard and Salih Özcan.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Ole Book says Felix Nmecha is extremely unlikely to leave the club during the current transfer window, despite reported interest from Newcastle United and earlier links to Real Madrid. Nmecha reportedly has an €80 million release clause that becomes active next summer, while Dortmund previously valued him at up to €120 million. The midfielder joined from VfL Wolfsburg for €30 million in 2023 and is expected to remain a key part of Niko Kovac’s midfield alongside Jobe Bellingham.

Manchester City have reportedly set a minimum fee before they will negotiate Rodri's transfer to Real Madrid, with the Spanish club currently offering €50 million and a substantial gap remaining. Rodri, contracted to City until 2027, is viewed as a key target for José Mourinho's rebuilding project after winning the World Cup, European Championship and Ballon d'Or. His recent back surgery will keep him out of the opening matches of the season, although he could return in September if the transfer does not go through.

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, but City are demanding substantially more than Madrid’s reported €50 million offer and will negotiate only after reaching their stated valuation. Rodri, contracted to City until 2027, is viewed as a potential midfield successor to Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić at a rebuilding Real Madrid under returning coach José Mourinho. His recovery from back surgery will keep him out of the opening Super Cup and Premier League matches, with a possible return in September if he remains at City.

Manchester City reportedly wants at least €75 million to negotiate Rodri’s transfer, while Real Madrid has so far offered €50 million. Real Madrid sees the Spanish midfielder as a potential replacement for Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić and a central figure in José Mourinho’s returning team. Rodri’s recovery from back surgery will keep him out of the opening matches of the season, although he could return in September if the transfer does not occur.

Fisnik Asllani is reportedly close to a €30 million transfer from Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig after being left out of Hoffenheim’s training-camp squad. Leipzig must first agree personal terms and move one of its existing centre-forwards to create room. The Kosovo international had previously attracted interest from Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, but Leipzig now appears likely to secure the 23-year-old, who has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in 43 Bundesliga appearances.

Fisnik Asllani is reportedly close to moving from Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig for €30 million after missing Hoffenheim’s training camp. Leipzig must first agree personal terms with the Kosovo international and make room in its squad by allowing another centre-forward to leave. Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund had previously been linked with the 23-year-old, who has recorded 10 goals and nine assists in 43 Bundesliga appearances.

Ferran Torres reportedly wants to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, with talks between his representatives and PSG already under way. Barcelona and PSG are expected to negotiate a transfer fee exceeding €50 million, a figure the Catalan club had anticipated before Torres's strong World Cup performance. PSG could have room for him if Bradley Barcola departs. Torres was an important part of Barcelona's attack under Hansi Flick, starting 23 league matches and scoring 16 goals as the club won a second consecutive title.

Ferran Torres reportedly wants to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, with talks between his representatives and PSG already underway. Barcelona and PSG are expected to discuss a fee exceeding €50 million, a figure the Spanish club had anticipated before Torres's impressive World Cup, including a decisive goal in the final against Argentina. The move could become more feasible if PSG forward Bradley Barcola departs. Torres scored 16 league goals in 23 starts under Hansi Flick last season as Barcelona won a second consecutive title, and has recorded 65 goals and 23 assists in 207 appearances for the club since joining from Manchester City in 2022.

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund says the club expects to complete the permanent signing of 18-year-old Senegalese midfielder Bara Sapoko Ndiaye from Gambinos Stars Africa after final details are resolved. Sapoko Ndiaye impressed during his loan spell, making four Bundesliga appearances and earning a place in Senegal’s World Cup squad. Although coach Vincent Kompany reportedly rates him highly, competition from Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Tom Bischof and potentially Joao Palhinha could limit his playing time, making a loan move possible after the transfer.