It was a busy weekend across Europe and beyond, with several deals over the line before the new season gets underway. From Atlético Madrid's midfield reinforcement to a host of free transfers and a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, here's everything you need to know.
Confirmed Transfers — Done Deals
Miguel Rodríguez → Deportivo Alavés (from FC Utrecht)
- Fee: €5.00m
The 23-year-old Spanish winger returns to his homeland after a productive spell in the Dutch Eredivisie, swapping Utrecht for newly-ambitious Alavés in LaLiga.
Daizen Maeda → Ipswich Town (from Celtic)
- Fee: €11.70m
The Japan international brings his relentless pressing and pace from Celtic to the Premier League, joining Ipswich Town as they strengthen their attacking options for the top flight.
Kang-in Lee → Atlético de Madrid (from Paris Saint-Germain)
- Fee: €40.00m
This South Korean attacking midfielder leaves PSG in a €40m deal in search of more regular football, linking up with Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid.
Crysencio Summerville → Al-Hilal (from West Ham United)
- Fee: €64.50m
After roumers in recent weeks, Summerville's move to Saudi Arabia is now confirmed. West Ham, relegated to the Championship, cash in for €64.50m on the winger.
Vozinha → CSD Colo-Colo (from GD Chaves)
- Fee: Free transfer
The 40-year-old Cape Verdean goalkeeper continues his remarkably long career, leaving Portugal's second tier for a fresh challenge with Colo-Colo in Chile.
Hidemasa Morita → Hull City (from Sporting CP)
- Fee: Free transfer
Newly-promoted Hull City add further Premier League-calibre experience to their midfield, bringing in the Japanese international on a free transfer after his Sporting CP contract expired.
Tin Jedvaj → Al-Shabab (from Panathinaikos)
- Fee: Free transfer
The Croatian centre-back makes the move to Saudi Arabia after his deal with Panathinaikos in Greece came to an end.
Keletso Makgalwa → Simba SC (from Sekhukhune United)
- Fee: Undisclosed
The South African winger completes a move across the continent, leaving Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United to join Tanzanian giants Simba SC.
Luca Erlein → Bayer Leverkusen (from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II)
- Fee: €2.00m
The 19-year-old German right-back graduates from Hoffenheim's reserve side to Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen in a €2m deal, one of several promising talents to make the step up this window.
Jack Harrison → New England Revolution (from Leeds United)
- Fee: €1.00m
England-born winger Harrison heads to Major League Soccer, with Leeds United banking an initial €1.00m that could rise to €2.00m with add-ons.
Latest Rumours — Who Could Move Next
Yan Diomande — linked with Real Madrid
- Source: Fabrizio Romano
- Status: Deal agreed — here we go
As widely tipped in recent weeks, Real Madrid have now reached full agreement with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande, in a fee in excess of €100m for the Ivorian winger. Diomande is set to fly to Madrid this week for a medical before signing a contract until June 2031.
https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2081453698962592146
Iliman Ndiaye — linked with Al-Hilal
- Source: Fabrizio Romano
- Status: Direct talks advancing
Al-Hilal are set to hold direct talks this week in an effort to advance a deal for Iliman Ndiaye, with discussions to follow on both player and club terms. The final say on price rests with Everton, but Ndiaye himself has not closed the door on a move to Saudi Arabia.
https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2081650295029842172
Gonzalo García — linked with Fulham
- Source: Fabrizio Romano
- Status: Approach expected
Fulham are preparing to approach Real Madrid over a deal for Gonzalo García, with manager Álvaro Arbeloa keen on the forward, as first reported by Mario Cortegana. Any deal will hinge on the structure agreed, with Real wanting to retain control over the player, and on final sign-off from José Mourinho.
https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2081620606139994192
Mohamed Salah — linked with Besiktas
- Source: Nicolò Schira
- Status: Agreement in principle
Besiktas are edging closer to landing Mohamed Salah on a free transfer, with an agreement in principle now in place over an initial 12-month contract, with the option for a further year. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano is driving the move for the 34-year-old, valued at around €22.00m, who left Liverpool last month after nine trophy-laden years at Anfield and is now waiting on a final decision after Besiktas submitted their offer.
https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/2080896745261682839
African Players on the Move — Watch List
Makgalwa's switch from Sekhukhune United to Simba SC is a notable intra-African move this weekend, taking his experience from South Africa's Betway Premiership to one of Tanzania's biggest clubs. Elsewhere, veteran Cape Verdean shot-stopper Vozinha leaves the continent altogether, swapping Portugal's second tier for South American football with Colo-Colo at the age of 40.
What's next
It's a busy week ahead: Real Madrid could confirm Diomande's arrival within days, while Mourinho still has to sign off on Fulham's move for Gonzalo García. Expect fresh developments on both the Ndiaye-Al Hilal talks and Salah's free transfer to Besiktas before the week is out. Follow all the action on 22Bet.
