European champions Barcelona begin pre-season with just 17 senior players after losing seven stars including Alexia Putellas to English clubs, as the club’s financial crisis forces key departures.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli have emerged as contenders for Manu Koné, though the club must offload Enzo Millot before pursuing the France international.
Arsenal have signed Spain international goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez from Real Madrid on a free transfer. The 27-year-old, who captained the Spanish side in 2025, arrives as part of the Gunners’ major summer recruitment drive.
Karim Adeyemi has joined FC Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in a permanent deal worth €22 million plus bonuses, signing a contract until 2031 after passing his medical.
Barcelona have made Ferran Torres available for transfer as they seek to cash in on the Spain international before his contract expires. Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are both tracking the former Manchester City forward.
Serie A side Bologna have completed the signing of Niger international left-back Rahim Alhassane from Real Oviedo for a reported fee of €3.5 million, fending off interest from AS Monaco.
Real Madrid have reportedly abandoned hopes of signing Michael Olise from Bayern Munich, viewing the transfer as virtually impossible due to the French winger’s long contract and lack of release clause.
The Brazilian winger has revealed that Vincent Kompany personally called him last summer, but he chose Betis for personal happiness after a difficult period.
Lille OSC have signed defender Tanguy Nianzou from Sevilla on a two-year contract with an option for an extra year. The former PSG and Bayern Munich player arrives to strengthen Les Dogues’ defence following recent departures.