Transfer news: Neymar tempted by Saudi move, Man United make contact for Bayern Munich defender, Real Madrid sign Chelsea star & more

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Today’s top stories:

AC Milan

  • Charles de Ketelaere will join Atalanta on loan from AC Milan. Milan will receive a loan fee and there is an option to buy attached to the transfer.

Arsenal

  • Arsenal want a permanent deal for Kieran Tierney but Real Sociedad keep making offer for a loan. Negotiations will continue next week in order to reach an agreement as it remains an open race to other clubs too – click here for more.
  • Marquinhos has joined Nantes on loan from Arsenal.

Barcelona

  • Next week will be crucial for Joao Cancelo’s move from Man City to Barcelona. Talks are ongoing with all parties involved.
  • Barcelona could try to re-activate a João Félix deal in the next few weeks if Neymar doesn’t join.
  • Ousmane Dembélé is officially a PSG player after completing a €50.4m move from Barcelona. The player has signed a contract until 2028.

Bayern Munich

  • Harry Kane has officially been announced as a Bayern Munich player. The striker will wear the number nine in Munich.

  • Manchester United have contacted Bayern Munich over a deal for Benjamin Pavard. The player wants to leave and start a new chapter in his career.
  • Bayern Munich to miss out on Kepa Arrizabalaga as the goalkeeper will join Real Madrid on loan.

Botafogo

  • Diego Costa has signed for Botafogo on a free transfer after leaving Wolves in June.

Brighton

  • Moisés Caicedo’s contract agreement with Chelsea is valid until June 2031 – there is an option of an extra year attached. Both Chelsea and Brighton are working to get the deal done soon.

Chelsea

  • Moisés Caicedo’s contract agreement with Chelsea is valid until June 2031 – there is an option of an extra year attached. Both Chelsea and Brighton are working to get the deal done soon.
  • Chelsea want Moises Caicedo at Stamford Bridge for the Liverpool match on Sunday – click for more info.
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga will move to Real Madrid on loan for the season following the long-term injury to Thibaut Courtois. There is no obligation to buy or a permanent deal attached to the transfer.
  • Chelsea will enter the market for a new goalkeeper following Kepa’s departure to Madrid.

Fulham

  • Fulham have signed Adama Traore on a free transfer.

Galatasaray

  • Galatasaray have agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain for Leandro Paredes but the player currently favours a move to Roma. The player is waiting for Roma to make contact with PSG.

Inter Milan

  • Union Berlin have reached an agreement worth €15m with Inter for Robin Gosens.
  • Inter Milan have reached an agreement to sign Carlos Augusto from Monza. The deal is worth €13m plus add-ons.

Manchester City

  • Next week will be crucial for Joao Cancelo’s move from Man City to Barcelona. Talks are ongoing with all parties involved.

Manchester United

  • Manchester United have contacted Bayern Munich over a deal for Benjamin Pavard. The player wants to leave and start a new chapter in his career – for more on this deal click here.

Paris Saint-Germain

  • Kylian MbappéNeymar and Marco Verratti were all left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for their Ligue1 game with Lorient on Saturday.

  • Neymar is tempted by Saudi Arabia move after a very big offer arrived – more info here.
  • Ousmane Dembélé is officially a PSG player after completing a €50.4m move from Barcelona. The player has signed a contract until 2028.
  • Galatasaray have agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain for Leandro Paredes but the player currently favours a move to AS Roma. The player is waiting for Roma to make contact with PSG.

Real Madrid

  • Kepa Arrizabalaga will move to Real Madrid on loan for the season following the long-term injury to Thibaut Courtois. There is no obligation to buy or a permanent deal attached to the transfer.
  • Another blow for Real Madrid as Eder Militão left Saturday night’s match with Athletic Club in tears due to a knee injury. The player will undergo medical tests soon to clarify the extent of the injury.

Real Sociedad

  • Arsenal want a permanent deal for Kieran Tierney but Real Sociedad keep making offer for a loan. Negotiations will continue next week in order to reach an agreement as it remains an open race to other clubs too.
  • Real Sociedad are closing in on the final details of the Arsen Zakharyan deal. The player will cost €13m plus add-ons.

Roma

  • Galatasaray have agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain for Leandro Paredes but the player currently favours a move to AS Roma. The player is waiting for Roma to make contact with PSG.
  • Rennes are set to sign Nemanja Matić from AS Roma for a fee worth €3m.

Tottenham

  • Harry Kane has officially been announced as a Bayern Munich player. The striker will wear the number nine in Munich.
  • Son Heung-min has been named as the new Tottenham captain following the exits of Hugo Lloris and Harry Kane.
More Stories Adama Traore Benjamin Pavard Charles de Ketelaere Eder Militao Harry Kane Joao Cancelo Joao Felix Kepa Arrizabalaga Kieran Tierney Kylian Mbappe Leandro Paredes Marco Verratti Moises Caicedo Nemanja Matic Neymar Ousmane Dembele Robin Gosens Son Heung-min