European football summer transfer market activity

The 2026 summer football transfer window has seen high activity across major European leagues, including La Liga, the Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.

Early activity focused on major Spanish and English clubs. Real Madrid explored defensive alternatives like Jorthy Mokio and Kees Smit while Paris Saint-Germain reportedly offered €115 million for Arda Güler. FC Barcelona worked to free up salary space through a potential Ronald Araújo loan to Liverpool while pursuing Rodri and Julián Álvarez. In England, Tottenham Hotspur sought offensive reinforcements, and Atlético de Madrid entered negotiations for Tottenham’s Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero.

As the window progressed, activity expanded into the Bundesliga and saw further movement in the Premier League. FC Bayern München secured a long-term deal for defender Cassian Kiala and entered contract talks with Harry Kane. In England, Liverpool pursued attacking options including Ibrahim Mbaye and Yankaba Minteh, while Arsenal was linked to Juventus’s Kenan Yildiz. Additionally, Manchester United’s attempt to sign Gavi from Barcelona was reportedly rejected by the player.

Recent negotiations have intensified. Arsenal is reportedly targeting Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with Juventus potentially demanding over €70m; discussions have included a possible swap deal involving Gabriel Martinelli. In the Premier League, Liverpool’s £50m bid for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh was rejected, though the club continues to seek a successor to Mohamed Salah and remains interested in PSG’s Bradley Barcola. Manchester United is prepared to spend over £60m on Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur has agreed to a £75m deal for Manchester City winger Savinho, Atlético Madrid is working to finalize the signing of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, and Manchester City is in talks for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias.