Done Deal

• Several official transfers were completed across Europe’s top five leagues on July 29, as reported by FootballTransfers. • Enzo Maresca's side signed an unnamed England midfielder from Nottingham Forest for a club-record fee of €135m. • The club also secured young talents Mathys Detourbet, Jeremy Monga, and Pierce Charles to bolster their squad.

• Manchester United scouts have reportedly identified Spanish left-back Salinas as a potential target after being impressed by his performances. • The player gained attention during the Under-19 European Championships, where he was a regular starter for the winning Spanish squad. • This move highlights United's ongoing efforts to strengthen their defensive depth with young, international talent during the summer window.

• Tottenham Hotspur has established contact with representatives for Spanish international Ferran Torres to discuss a potential transfer. • The former Manchester City player is also being linked with moves to Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. • This pursuit follows Torres' high-profile performance, including scoring the World Cup winning goal for Spain against Argentina.

• The summer transfer window for the Premier League, EFL, Scottish Premiership, and Women's Super League is currently active, tracking all confirmed player signings and departures for August 2026. • This window, which re-opened on 15 June, includes activity from major European leagues in Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. • These movements are critical for club squad building and strategic planning ahead of the new competitive season.

• FootballTransfers reported on all official player transfers completed across Europe’s top five leagues on July 29. • BBC Sport reports that Chelsea is close to signing French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. • The deal for Lacroix involves an agreed transfer fee of €60 million.

• Chelsea is finalizing the signing of 18-year-old player Denner, who is scheduled to travel to west London next week. • The move involves the player undergoing a medical examination to complete the transfer process. • Denner has recently been recovering from a knee injury after turning 18 in February.

• RB Leipzig has set a minimum asking price of £51m (€60m) for winger Antonio Nusa amid reported transfer interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. • In international football, the USA was eliminated from the World Cup last 16 after suffering a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. • Despite Balogun's efforts, the USA failed to achieve their goal of winning two consecutive World Cup knockout matches for the first time.

• Arsenal FC has reportedly completed a "done deal" for an undisclosed player as the summer transfer window continues. • Manchester United is reportedly arranging a medical for Youri Tielemans, while talks are ongoing regarding Bruno Guimaraes and Julian Alvarez. • Chelsea is open to selling players, with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that Italian clubs are currently pursuing opportunities to sign from the Blues.