Barcelona centre-back Álvaro Cortés must choose between guaranteed playing time abroad and a first-team opportunity at Camp Nou following Ronald Araujo’s loan departure.
OGC Nice have opened discussions with FC Nantes over a loan move for midfielder Johann Lepenant as cover for Laurent Abergel, who faces a lengthy spell out with a cruciate ligament injury.
Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement to sign Japan international Zion Suzuki from Parma for around €35 million. The 23-year-old goalkeeper is expected to sign a five-year contract but will likely spend the upcoming season on loan.
RC Strasbourg Alsace have signed Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen on a season-long loan. The 24-year-old is set to feature against Newcastle United on Saturday before the Ligue 1 opener at Marseille.
Aston Villa have emerged as rivals to Roma in the race to secure Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan, complicating the Italian club’s hopes of signing the Brazil international.
Trevoh Chalobah has completed a €30 million transfer to Serie A side Como, signing until 2031 after manager Cesc Fabregas convinced him to leave Chelsea.
Inter Milan are readying a fresh bid worth over €20m plus Kristjan Asllani for Moussa Diaby, as the winger weighs up a move to Italy over a return to Germany with Bayer Leverkusen.
Milan have agreed to send Switzerland international Zachary Athekame to Olympique Lyonnais on a straight loan until 2027. The Ligue 1 club will cover his full salary during the spell.
Barcelona are exploring a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri after Frenkie de Jong suffered a serious knee injury, though an opening bid worth up to $70 million has been rejected.