Latest news and rumors from the summer transfer window
With the summer transfer period set to close Friday and clubs scrambling to make last-minute deals, the rumor mill is in overdrive. theScore will keep you up to date on all the latest buzz until the end of the window.
Aug. 29
Juve's Sancho move stalls: Juventus will likely end their pursuit of Jadon Sancho due to Manchester United's financial demands. The winger is believed to prefer a move to Chelsea, too. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Latest on Osimhen: Chelsea are working on signing Victor Osimhen on loan with an obligation to buy. Personal talks are ongoing. The Napoli striker will only join Al-Ahli if Chelsea's move collapses. (Fabrizio Romano)
Terms of Ramsdale offer: Southampton's bid for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale includes £18 million upfront, £1 million if the Saints avoid relegation, and £6 million in various other incentives. (David Ornstein)
Atletico eye Amrabat: Atletico Madrid remain keen on adding one more midfielder before the deadline, with Sofyan Amrabat one of Diego Simeone's top choices. Fenerbahce could beat them to the signing. (Fabrizio Romano)
Zaha's shock move: Wilfried Zaha, linked with a Premier League return for much of the summer, is now close to joining Lyon on loan. Tax issues that complicated his potential EPL comeback would be bypassed. (The Athletic)
Mangala joining Everton: In desperate need of a boost before the transfer window shuts, Everton are on the verge of adding Belgian midfielder Orel Mangala from Lyon on a season-long loan. (Fabrizio Romano)
Broja could be stuck Chelsea: Deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea, Armando Broja was hoping to join Ipswich Town, but his move has collapsed. There's limited time to find another suitor for the striker. (Fabrizio Romano)
Roma switch gears: After bailing on a move for Kevin Danso due to unspecified issues with his medical, Roma are shifting attention toward Juventus' Tiago Djalo, who could arrive on an initial loan. (Fabrizio Romano)
Aug. 28
Two-horse race for Osimhen: Chelsea and Al-Ahli are the only clubs currently in discussion with Napoli over a move for Victor Osimhen. Paris Saint-Germain aren't in the mix. (Fabrizio Romano)
Toney also an option: Chelsea are also considering a move for Brentford's Ivan Toney. Al-Ahli are also on the scene here, too, and the Blues know they can't match the wages the Saudi club would offer the striker. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal line up new 'keeper: With backup goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale set to sign for Southampton for £25 million, the Gunners will step up their efforts to pluck Joan Garcia from Espanyol. (The Athletic)
Milan-Roma swap: AC Milan and Roma are close to completing a swap deal that'll send Tammy Abraham to the San Siro and Alexis Saelemaekers to the capital. Roma would also get €10 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
Sancho's other suitors: Linked most heavily with Juventus and Chelsea in the final days of the window, Jadon Sancho is also being monitored by German sides Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. (talkSPORT)
Weghorst back to the Netherlands: Dutch striker Wout Weghorst, 32, is on the verge of joining Ajax from Burnley after coming to terms with the Eredivisie giants on a contract. (ESPN)
Turner turning heads: United States men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner is attracting interest from clubs in the Bundesliga and Championship, but Nottingham Forest only want him to leave on a permanent deal. (ESPN)
Aug. 27
Ugarte heads to Manchester: Manchester United have struck a deal for top midfield target Manuel Ugarte. They'll pay PSG £42 million up front, plus £8 million in potential add-ons. Ugarte will travel Tuesday. (ESPN)
Sterling's first priority: Raheem Sterling is open to a potential Manchester United switch, but wants to discuss his contract with Chelsea before making a decision. (The Telegraph)
Al-Hilal going after Coman: Saudi club Al-Hilal made a "huge" bid to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. There's also interest from Barcelona and some Premier League clubs. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle won't be denied: After having several offers for Marc Guehi rejected by Crystal Palace, Newcastle's persistence is about to pay off. A £70-million deal is nearly complete for the England defender. (Daily Mail)
Palace working on Nketiah deal: Crystal Palace, seeking more firepower up front, are close to signing Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah for a total package worth £30 million. (The Athletic)
Atleti consider Nunes: Atletico Madrid are shopping for midfielders in England again, this time considering a potential loan move for Manchester City's Matheus Nunes. No formal offer has been made yet. (The Athletic)
Aug. 26
Osimhen rejects Saudi offer: Victor Osimhen won't join Al-Ahli unless a release clause is included in his deal, regardless of the wages offered. The striker's camp won't budge on that key contract detail. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea could pounce: The longer Al-Ahli struggle to satisfy Osimhen's contractual demands, the more confident Chelsea become that they can strike a deal for the Napoli star before Friday's deadline. (Sky Sports)
Midfield rotation: If Manchester United can complete the sale of Scott McTominay to Napoli, the Red Devils will use those funds to sign Manuel Ugarte. PSG want £51 million. (ESPN)
Backup for Haaland: Manchester City are considering a move for Icelandic striker Orri Oskarsson. The 19-year-old, currently at FC Copenhagen, would serve as Erling Haaland's backup. (The Athletic)
Nunes on the block: Ilkay Gundogan's return to Manchester City has made Matheus Nunes expendable. City are willing to accept offers for the midfielder in the final days of the transfer window. (Football Insider)
Aug. 25
Al-Ahli working on Osimhen: Saudi club Al-Ahli and Napoli have all but agreed to a package for Victor Osimhen worth over €65 million, but there's no agreement with the striker over personal terms as of yet. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal's striker search: Once the Gunners formally unveil Mikel Merino, they'll work to sign another striker to complete Mikel Arteta's squad before the transfer window closes on Aug. 30. (Mirror)
Vini delays Saudi decision: Vinicius Junior, presented with the opportunity to play in Saudi Arabia on a contract worth €350 million annually, will wait until the end of the season before making a final decision. (ESPN)
Juve pushing for Sancho: After moves for wingers Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceicao, Juventus continue their pursuit of Jadon Sancho. They want Manchester United to cover part of his wages. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Chelsea also on the scene: Juve aren't alone in their Sancho pursuit. Chelsea are exploring a deal, and could offer a player in exchange. Raheem Sterling is reportedly seen as a potential makeweight. (Dharmesh Sheth)
Hummels going to Basque Country: Veteran German defender Mats Hummels, still a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund, is in advanced talks to join Real Sociedad. (The Athletic)
Aug. 24
Weirdest deal ever: FC Porto are signing Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid. They'll pay €15 million for 50% of his rights. They can buy another 15% for €5 million next year and another 15% in 2026. (Fabrizio Romano)
Nketiah's change of plans: Eddie Nketiah's potential move to Nottingham Forest has fallen apart, and Crystal Palace are now looking to take advantage and sign the Arsenal forward for around £30 million. (The Athletic)
Dybala turns down payday: Paulo Dybala is staying at Roma after rejecting a three-year, €75-million offer from Saudi side Al-Qadsiah. Dybala changed his mind about the move after expressing interest. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Man United bet on youngster: Manchester United have a deal in place to sign 18-year-old midfield prospect Sekou Kone from Malian side Guidars FC. United hope to gradually integrate Kone into the first team. (Laurie Whitwell)
Nico on Arsenal's radar: Arsenal are considering a late move for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. The Gunners know a deal is difficult and that Williams has ambitions of playing for Barcelona in the future. (Miguel Delaney)
No bites for Sterling: Neither Arsenal nor Aston Villa have offered Raheem Sterling a way out of Chelsea. The biggest stumbling block remains Sterling's weekly salary of around £325,000. (Fabrizio Romano, Jacob Steinberg)
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