Arsenal and Barcelona have both bolstered their attacking options over the past 24 hours. With the new season just a few weeks away, many of Europe’s elite clubs are busy trying to get deals over the line.

Confirmed Transfers — Done Deals

Matt Targett → Hull City (from Newcastle)

  • Fee: Free
  • Contract: 2 years

The experienced left-back boosts the defensive options at newly-promoted Hull, following a solid campaign on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship.

Jovane Cabral → Grêmio (from Estrela Amadora)

After making two appearances at the World Cup for Cabo Verde, the winger is set for a new challenge in Brazil with Grêmio.

Mikayil Faye → Nuremberg (from Stade Rennais)

  • Fee: Loan
  • Contract: 1 year

The Senegalese centre-back, who has won one cap for his national team, continues his development in the German second tier with Nuremberg.

Rafiu Durosinmi → Genk (from Pisa)

The 23-year-old forward becomes Genk’s record signing. The Belgian club have a reputation for successfully developing young talent.

Karim Adeyemi → Barcelona (from Borussia Dortmund)

  • Fee: €22m
  • Contract: 5 years

The Germany international, who is of Nigerian heritage, heads to Camp Nou to bolster Barcelona’s offensive options. He registered three goals and two assists in last season’s Champions League.

Christos Tzolis → Arsenal (from Club Brugge)

  • Fee: €40m
  • Contract: 5 years

Arsenal have added more attacking depth with the signing of the Greek winger. Tzolis scored twice in nine Champions League outings last term.

Xaver Schlager → Nottingham Forest (from RB Leipzig)

  • Fee: Free
  • Contract: 2 years

The Austrian midfielder is reunited with his former boss Oliver Glasner at the City Ground.

Alejandro Garnacho → Aston Villa (from Chelsea)

After a difficult period in his career, Garnacho is hoping for a fresh start under Unai Emery at Villa Park. His loan move is expected to become a €50m permanent deal at the end of the season.

Paul Okon-Engstler → FC Köln (from Sydney FC)

  • Fee: €1m
  • Contract: 4 years

The Australia international secures a permanent transfer to the Bundesliga with FC Köln.

Joseph Opoku → Swansea (from Zulte Waregem)

One of the brightest young Ghanaian talents starts a new chapter with Swansea in the Championship.

Bilal Nadir → Hamburg (from Marseille)

  • Fee: Free
  • Contract: 4 years

The midfielder will be hoping a move to the Bundesliga can help him break into the Moroccan international set-up.

Latest Rumours — Who Could Move Next

Crysencio Summerville — linked with Al-Hilal

  • Source: David Ornstein
  • Status: Deal agreed

The latest reports suggest Summerville has agreed on a four-year contract to join Al-Hilal from West Ham in a deal worth over €70m.

Maxence Lacroix — linked with Chelsea

  • Source: David Ornstein
  • Status: Agreement close

The French centre-back looks set to move across London in a €60m switch from Crystal Palace.

Trevoh Chalobah — linked with Como

  • Source: Fabrizio Romano
  • Status: Improved offer sent

Lacroix’s likely arrival could open the door for Chalobah to leave Chelsea. Como have tested the Blues’ resolve with a reported €25m offer that would rise to €30m if certain conditions are met.

Yan Diomande — linked with Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid and PSG

  • Source: Bild
  • Status: Early interest

The 19-year-old Ivorian winger is one of the most in-demand players in this window. Reports suggest a host of major European clubs are considering making an offer for the RB Leipzig star, after Liverpool’s €100m bid was rejected earlier this summer.

Cristian Romero — linked with Inter

  • Source: Fabrizio Romano
  • Status: Early interest

In a summer of change at Tottenham, club captain Cristian Romero is expected to leave. He has been linked with Inter, although a deal is not believed to be close.

African Players on the Move — Watch List

Durosinmi’s €10.5m switch to Genk is an intriguing move for the 23-year-old forward, who made his Nigeria debut earlier this year. He’ll be hoping to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Paul Onuachu, who shone up front for the Belgian club before securing a Premier League transfer in 2023.

What’s next

Having not featured in the World Cup, Barcelona will be able to call on the services of Adeyemi throughout their pre-season. The forward should feature when the Catalans take on Birmingham City in a friendly on 31 July. Follow all the action on 22Bet.