Real Madrid drives summer transfer buzz with high‑profile moves

European clubs are active in the summer market. Real Madrid has opened talks with English side Manchester City about striker Rodri, signalling a major pursuit. Nottingham Forest is nearing a €45 million deal for Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP, while Schalke 04 confirmed the signing of veteran striker Edin Džeko on a contract through 2027. Borussia Dortmund completed the €33 million acquisition of Greek forward Konstantinos Karetsas, and Torino secured Kian Fitz‑Jim from Ajax for €3 million.

Other notable moves include Juventus arranging a loan for a player valued at €43 million, Bayern Munich’s board rejecting offers for Luis Días and Michael Olise, and a series of regional transfers involving Serbian clubs such as Stefan Ilić joining Proleter Zrenjanin and Andrea Skov Olsen moving to Turkish side Başakşehir.