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Last updated: August 12, 2026, 3:10 AM ET

Transfer Window: Major Deals

The biggest saga remains the future of Rodri, with Barcelona still optimistic of signing the midfielder and planning to offer Marc Bernal an improved contract, according to a source. The Blaugrana also rejected a €40 million offer from PSG for Ferran Torres, while their forward Roony Bardghji tore his ACL, scuppering summer transfer plans. Liverpool completed the loan signing of Barcelona captain Ronald Araújo with a €55 million option, while Arsenal are eying a possible move for Jules Koundé. Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips rejoined Sheffiel United on a season-long loan, and Tottenham are in talks with Inter Milan over the sale of Djed Spence.

Everton swapped Dwight McNeil for Crystal Palace's Brennan Johnson, while Palace also finalized the transfer of USMNT prospect Zavier Gozo and are in talks to re-sign Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa. Nottingham Forest signed Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34 million, while Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti will be out for a significant period with an ACL injury. Chelsea have made a new enquiry for Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, with the papers also reporting that Chelsea and Manchester United turned down the opportunity to sign him. Mykhailo Mudryk has been given the go-ahead by Chelsea for a loan move, with Coventry City interested, and the Championship side also re-signed Gustavo Hamer from Sheffiel United. Paul Pogba is expected to have his Monaco contract terminated, while Wrexham signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a potential record deal. Sevilla announced a £5.5 million move for striker Robbie Ure, and Fulham made Shea Charles Northern Ireland's most expensive player at £30 million. Celtic are poised to sign Egypt winger Haissem Hassan, and Liverpool target Bradley Barcola has been included in PSG's Super Cup squad. Endrick is more likely to stay at Real Madrid, and Swansea's price tag for top-scorer Vipotnik has been revealed. Check out all the significant done deals from August.

Super Cup & Pre-Season Action

PSG aim to complete a three-peat and win six trophies this season, starting with the Super Cup against Aston Villa, who are competing for the first time since 1982 under Unai Emery, who chases his first Super Cup. PSG were unhappy with their dressing room space at Red Bull Arena and secured an extra one. The two sides previously met in a dramatic Champions League semi-final, with G edging Villa 5-4 on aggregate. Liverpool, meanwhile, face concern after another pre-season collapse, while teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has emerged as a standout but is blocked by Brexit rules and can only play friendlies. At Manchester United, Lisandro Martínez joined preseason training in Ireland, but Mason Mount is expected to miss the Dublin game against Leeds. Off the pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo married Georgina Rodriguez in a civil ceremony in Portugal, and CF Montréal signed former Arsenal and United star Alexis Sánchez to a Desinated Player deal.

Premier League & EFL News

The Sky Sports supercomputer predicts that Arsenal will retain the title, with Liverpool above Manchester United. The Championship play-offs have been expanded to a six-team format this season. The Carabao Cup second-round draw saw Chelsea drawn against Luton Town and Tottenham hosting Charlton. The PFA has started legal proceedings against the EFL over the salary cap in League One. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for defamation over a banner. Burnley's Kyle Walker warns his teammates cannot “have a hangover” as they target an immediate Premier League return. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has cleared the air with Dwight McNeil and his partner. The BBC's Ask Me Anything team explains why some transfer fees remain undisclosed. The 2026-27 Premier League kits have been ranked, from an Elvis tribute to retro classics. Meet one U21 player to watch from every Premier League team, including Brighon's next big thing.

European & International Football

Real Madrid's recent moves are a “complete muddle” if they actually want to win, while Manchester City have signed Anderson but are also targeting Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the midfielder having impressed for Morocco. Borussia Dortmund's director of scouting Sebastian Krug is wanted by Premier League clubs after his work on Haaland and Bellingham. Osasuna's new coach Luis Miguel Ramis started in Real Madrid's academy. Paolo Maldini revealed that Pep Guardiola came “close” to becoming Italy head coach and had drawn lineups. New Uruguay boss Diego Forlan has welcomed the possible return of Luis Suárez to the national team. The collapse of Craig Belamy's proposed move to Burnley has put Wales in a “hard position”, according to Nathan Blake. A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has postponed Copa Liberadores and league matches. Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is on a 2,000-mile van trip across Europe to find a new club. A map shows the world's division over Gianni Infantino's leadeship of Fifa.

Women's Football

USWNT and Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie is out for the season after tearing her ACL. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says women's footballers should not be penalised by a potential Uefa boycott of the Under-20 Women's World Cup. Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in the third round of Women's Champions League qualifying.

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