Barcelona have sanctioned Jofre Torrents’ move to Ajax but secured a buy-back clause and 50 per cent sell-on fee as the 20-year-old seeks regular first-team football.
Hansi Flick has appointed Raphinha as Barcelona’s interim captain for the start of the 2026-27 season, with Eric García and Pedri completing a provisional leadership trio while the squad awaits finalisation.
Real Sociedad are pushing to sign Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr on loan, but face competition from Saudi side Al-Hilal. The 20-year-old has made just seven appearances since joining from Strasbourg.
Super agent Jorge Mendes is negotiating Gonçalo Inácio’s potential €40m-plus move to AC Milan, while winger Diego Moreira completes his transfer from Strasbourg.
France Under-19 captain Abdoulaye Camara is reportedly close to joining Ajax from Udinese. The 17-year-old midfielder will initially move on loan, with a virtually mandatory €15 million buy-out clause.
The Toffees have joined the race for the 21-year-old French attacker, who moved to the Bundesliga from Angers in 2024 and has attracted interest from multiple Premier League clubs.
Crystal Palace, Arsenal and Fulham have registered interest in Stade Brestois centre-back Raphael Le Guen, who made six Ligue 1 appearances last season.
RC Strasbourg have made a third offer for Werder Bremen centre-back Karim Coulibaly worth €20 million upfront, with the total package potentially exceeding €25 million including bonuses.
Former Germany international Lothar Matthäus has declared Harry Kane the leading candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after the England captain scored 61 goals and won the German double with Bayern Munich.
VfB Stuttgart have secured sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth’s services until 2029 with a contract extension that includes a salary increase but no release clause.