Internazionale presenteert eerste versterkingInternazionale zit voorlopig zonder trainer, maar heeft al wel de eerste transfer voor het seizoen 2025/2026 afgerond. Petar Sucic, een 21-jarige middenvelder uit Bosnië en Herzegovina, komt voor 14 miljoen euro over van Dinamo Zagreb. (Bron: Internazionale)
Real Madrid zoekt centrumspits, Ante Budimir zou topkandidaat zijnReal Madrid heeft trainer Xabi Alonso en verdedigers Dean Huijsen en Trent Alexander-Arnold al vastgelegd voor het nieuwe seizoen. Nu zou ‘De Koninklijke’ ook nog op zoek zijn naar een klassieke nummer 9, à la Joselu in het succesvolle seizoen 2023/2024. De 33-jarige Ante Budimir wordt in verband gebracht met een transfer naar Madrid. De Kroaat is al jarenlang een erkend doelpuntenmaker in La Liga en heeft vorig seizoen 21 keer gescoord namens Osasuna. Volgens een clausule in zijn contract zou hij 8 miljoen euro moeten kosten. (Bron: AS)
Como wil Inter-target Fàbregas niet laten gaanInternazionale zoekt een opvolger van Simone Inzaghi. En Cesc Fàbregas maakt veel indruk als trainer van Serie A-promovendus Como. Een en een is dus twee? Zo makkelijk is het niet, want Como wil Fàbregas niet zomaar laten gaan. “We hebben een project voor de lange termijn en Cesc is een van de pijlers. Hij zal niet vertrekken”, laat clubeigenaar Mirwan Suwarso weten. (Bron: SXSW Londen)
Akkoord tussen Modric en AC Milan gemeldDe kogel is door de kerk, melden meerdere Italiaanse media. Luka Modric zou na dertien jaar Real Madrid zijn carrière voortzetten bij AC Milan. Naar verluidt wordt de 39-jarige Kroaat na het weekend medisch gekeurd en ligt er een eenjarig contract voor hem klaar, met een optie voor nog een jaar. (Bron: Calciomercato en Nicolò Schira)
Etemadi na tien jaar Almere City naar sc HeerenveenKeeperstrainer Agil Etemadi verruilt Eredivisie-degradant Almere City voor sc Heerenveen. De geboren Iraniër is verspreid over twee periodes tien jaar actief geweest voor Almere City, als doelman en als keeperstrainer. Hij heeft ook een verleden in Heerenveen, waar hij zijn jeugdopleiding heeft doorlopen. (Bron: sc Heerenveen)
Reijnders staat voor transfer naar City: ‘Voor mij ook afwachten’Manchester City en AC Milan zouden volgens verschillende media een akkoord hebben bereikt over een transfer van Tijjani Reijnders. De 26-jarige middenvelder zou voor maximaal 70 miljoen euro de overstap maken. De Oranje-international weet zelf nog niet of de deal definitief is.
“Ik heb nog geen belletje gehad. De clubs zijn nog steeds in gesprek”, zegt Reijnders vlak voor de training van Oranje. “Ik heb me er zelf weinig mee bemoeid. Meer kan ik er niet over vertellen, want meer weet ik ook nog niet.” (Bron: NOS)
FC Barcelona lijkt eerste keeper dicht bij huis te vindenJoan García lijkt de nieuwe eerste keeper van FC Barcelona te worden. Hij komt over van stadgenoot Espanyol, voor een contractueel vastgesteld bedrag van 25 miljoen euro. García zou de opvolger zijn van Marc-André ter Stegen, die sinds 2014 de eerste keus is bij de Catalanen. Wojciech Szczesny keerde vorig seizoen terug uit zijn voetbalpensioen om de geblesseerde Ter Stegen te vervangen, maar lijkt de stand-in van García te worden. (Bron: Mundo Deportivo)
Cherki zou akkoord zijn met CityLiverpool leek zich ook nog in de strijd te mengen, maar Manchester City gaat naar verluidt met Rayan Cherki aan de haal. De Franse middenvelder heeft de afgelopen jaren indruk gemaakt bij Olympique Lyonnais. Nu zou hij een persoonlijk akkoord bereikt hebben met Manchester City. Het is alleen nog wachten totdat er een officiële aanbieding binnenkomt in Lyon. (Bron: Fabrizio Romano)
Oud-AZ’er Kerkez lijkt op weg naar LiverpoolMilos Kerkez moet na Jeremie Frimpong de tweede zomeraanwinst van Liverpool worden. De Hongaarse linksback van AFC Bournemouth, dat hem in 2023 overnam van AZ, zou zelf al rond zijn met de club van Arne Slot. Nu is het wachten op een akkoord tussen de clubs, maar dat is naar verluidt een kwestie van tijd. (Bron: Fabrizio Romano)
Bruno Fernandes slaat aanbod uit Saoedi-Arabië afManchester United-aanvoerder Bruno Fernandes heeft bedankt voor een lucratief aanbod van Al Hilal uit Saoedi-Arabië. “Ik heb het wel besproken met mijn vrouw”, vertelt de dertigjarige middenvelder op een persconferentie van de nationale ploeg. “Maar ik wil op het allerhoogste niveau blijven uitkomen, meedoen om de prijzen.”
NAC houdt hoop op ToornstraNAC Breda is nog altijd bezig met de komst van de transfervrije Jens Toornstra. De 36-jarige middenvelder zou na zijn vertrek bij FC Utrecht bij tal van clubs uit binnen- en buitenland aan de slag kunnen. Ondanks de felle concurrentie heeft NAC nog altijd hoop op de komst van de routinier. De Eredivisionist zou “een voet tussen de deur” hebben gekregen. (Bron: VI)
Ajacied Taylor voelt zich klaar voor volgende stapKenneth Taylor staat open voor een transfer, maar wil Ajax niet zomaar inruilen. De 23-jarige middenvelder voelt zich naar eigen zeggen klaar voor de volgende stap. “De ambities zijn dan ook daar, maar ik zit bij mijn favoriete club nu”, benadrukt Taylor, die wordt gelinkt aan onder meer Napoli.
“Als er niet een heel mooie club komt, speel ik liever heel mijn hele leven bij Ajax. Het is dus geen uitgemaakte zaak. Ik heb ook met Alex Kroes (technisch directeur, red.) gesproken. Hij gunt me een mooie stap, maar gaf aan dat hij me ook graag nog een jaar ziet blijven.” (Bron: AD)
Linksback Bakker kan naar drie Franse clubsMitchel Bakker has reportedly got the clubs in France to pick for. The 24-year-old left-back is said to have offers from Olympique Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais and Lille OSC. Bakker, who came through Ajax’s youth academy, already played for Lille OSC on loan last season. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Twijfels over transfer Wirtz naar LiverpoolIs there a kink in the cable with the supposed transfer of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool? According to the latest reports, the English club has cast a line to midfielder Rayan Cherki of Olympique Lyonnais, as an alternative to Wirtz. Reportedly, trainer Arne Slot even interrupted his holiday for a conversation with Cherki. Still, Manchester City is said to have the best papers to sign the 21-year-old Frenchman. (Source: The Athletic)
Modric lijkt hard op weg naar AC MilanThe rumors are becoming more persistent in Italy: AC Milan must take into account a departure of Tijjani Reijnders, but with Luka Modric they would have found a successor of size. The 39-year-old Croatian has left Real Madrid after thirteen years of loyal service, but does not seem ready for his football retirement yet. Reportedly, the talks between the two parties are almost completed. Modric may even be presented in Milan as early as Wednesday. (Source: Gianluca Di Marzio)
Ajax legt zoon van Purrel Fränkel vastLeroy Fränkel has signed his first professional contract with Ajax. The sixteen-year-old back is now contracted in Amsterdam until the summer of 2028. Fränkel is the son of former professional Purrel Fränkel, who played for Telstar, De Graafschap and Vitesse between 1994 and 2012. (Source: Ajax)
Akkoord over transfer Reijnders in de maak?Tijjani Reijnders is said to be well on his way to Manchester City after two strong seasons at AC Milan. The 22-time Orange international is reportedly already done with ‘The Citizens’ himself, and an agreement between the clubs is also getting closer. Reijnders previously extended his contract with AC Milan until mid-2030 earlier this year. That contract may soon be bought off by Manchester City, which already wants to take Reijnders to the Club World Cup. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Ook De Graafschap pikt speler op bij Quick BoysJason Meerstadt leaves Second Division champion Quick Boys and goes for his chance in professional football. The 23-year-old defender annex midfielder has signed a two-year contract, including an option for another year, with De Graafschap. His teammates Milan Zonneveld and Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo are also taking the step to professional football. They are surprisingly going to the Eredivisie with Telstar. (Source: De Graafschap)
KNVB gaat ‘meewerken’ aan transfer tijdens EK van Jong OranjeYoung Orange players who want to make a nice transfer this summer do not have to be afraid that they will not be allowed to think about a transfer during the European Championship. In fact, according to national coach Michael Reiziger, the KNVB will cooperate with players who want to complete a transfer during the tournament in Slovakia. Agents are not welcome in the rooms, but the internationals are allowed to undergo a medical examination or sign a contract somewhere between matches.
“You can forbid them, but those guys are still called about it. I don’t think it causes distraction,” says Reiziger at a press moment. So good news for, among others, Luciano Valente, who is in the interest of Feyenoord.
Sparta houdt huurling Thórisson tot 2028 binnenboordNökkvi Thórisson will also be active at Sparta Rotterdam for the next three seasons. The 25-year-old Icelander was already rented from the American St. Louis City in the past six months. That rental agreement included a purchase option, which Sparta has now exercised. (Source: Sparta Rotterdam)
Bayern-doelman Peretz op weg naar PSVThe man on the left in the photo seems to be becoming a PSV player. Daniel Peretz has been Bayern Munich’s reserve keeper since 2023, where he is still under contract for three years. But PSV is said to be on the verge of closing a rental transfer with an option to buy. Meanwhile, the reigning national champion is also working on Sparta goalkeeper Nick Olij. (Source: Voetbal International, Eindhovens Dagblad en Ynet)
Inter-trainer Inzaghi op weg naar Saoedi-ArabiëTrainer Simone Inzaghi is said to be on the verge of leaving Internazionale after four seasons. The Saudi Al Hilal has reportedly offered him a lucrative three-year contract. Inzaghi came over from Lazio in 2021 and became national champion with Inter in 2024. He also led Inter to the Champions League final twice, although he was in the losing camp twice. Cesc Fàbregas (Como) and Roberto De Zerbi (Olympique Marseille) are now said to be in the picture as successors. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Caoimhín Kelleher volgt Flekken op bij BrentfordBrentford is in turn presenting a successor for Flekken. Caoimhín Kelleher has been Liverpool’s reserve keeper in recent seasons and is now making the switch to ‘The Bees’. The 26-year-old Irishman reportedly costs 21 million euros and signs for five seasons. (Source: Brentford)
Leverkusen presenteert FlekkenErik ten Hag has got his man: compatriot Mark Flekken is his new keeper at Bayer Leverkusen. The eight-time Orange international comes over from English Brentford and signs until mid-2028. “We can move forward in that position in the coming years,” says technical director Simon Rolfes. (Source: Bayer Leverkusen)
Kireev komt toch niet naar Willem IIEven more (striking) news from Tilburg. Maxim Kireev already posed with the Willem II shirt, but after the club’s relegation, the six-time Belarus international will no longer come to the Netherlands. The twenty-year-old striker from Lierse SK was actually supposed to join after the summer, but a clause in his contract puts a stop to the transfer. “We don’t want to take financially irresponsible risks,” says technical director Freek Heerkens. “We cannot spend such a sum of money in the KKD situation.” (Source: VI)
Willem II op zoek naar nieuwe trainerWillem II has licked its wounds and is focusing on the future. The relegated club must first of all look for a new head coach. The Tilburgers will not continue with interim coach Kristof Aelbrecht. That was already agreed earlier, emphasizes technical director Freek Heerkens. “Agreements were made about that earlier,” he says. “Kristof himself does not have that ambition at all.”
Who will be ultimately responsible is still unknown. “That process is ongoing,” says Heerkens. “Of course, we have become a little less attractive to certain trainers because we no longer play Eredivisie. Still, you would prefer clarity as soon as possible, because that position is very important for the future. But quality takes precedence over speed.” (Source: ESPN)
Mogelijk een primeur bij AjaxNever before has a Japanese player played in Ajax’s first team, but that could just change. Reportedly, the club will give the eighteen-year-old Gaku Nawata (📸) and the seventeen-year-old Rui Araki the opportunity to earn a contract at the beginning of next season. The attacker and keeper of Gamba Osaka, a partner club of Ajax, will probably train for the first ten days of the preparation for the new season as trainees. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Is Modric binnenkort te bewonderen bij AC Milan?Luka Modric in a different shirt than Real Madrid’s? Well, we can hardly imagine it either, but it is really going to happen next season. There is a chance that the 39-year-old Croatian will soon wear the AC Milan shirt. According to Italian media, talks have already taken place and he himself would like to play for the Italian club. (Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport)
PSV wil zo’n 6 miljoen euro betalen voor Sparta-spelersNick Olij (photo) and Marvin Young have been in PSV’s interest for some time, but the national champion is still having trouble reaching an agreement with Sparta Rotterdam. PSV wants to pay a total of around 6 million euros for the goalkeeper and defender, but Sparta wants a few million more.
PSV has practically already reached a personal agreement with Olij. The Eindhoven club also wants to get another goalkeeper and rent out Joël Drommel. The nineteen-year-old Young would like to see a transfer to PSV, but is also enjoying interest from abroad. (Source: ED)
Fernandes wil geen overstap naar Al HilalAccording to the latest reports, Bruno Fernandes will not be making a transfer to Al Hilal. The Saudi club wanted to tempt the Manchester United midfielder with a very lucrative contract to make a transfer, but the thirty-year-old Portuguese has kindly declined. The United captain reportedly wants to continue playing at the highest level in Europe. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Hancko kan jaarlijks miljoenen verdienen bij Al NassrA transfer from Dávid Hancko to Al Nassr seems increasingly likely. Although the Saudi club has not yet made a concrete bid, Feyenoord is taking into account a departure. The 27-year-old defender has reportedly already reached a personal agreement with Cristiano Ronaldo’s club. The Slovakian could reportedly earn around 6 million euros net per year in the Middle East. (Source: VI)
Broertje van Bellingham lijkt naar Dortmund te gaanA new scion from the Bellingham family is going to play for Borussia Dortmund, if we are to believe the stories from Germany. Jobe Bellingham is following the example of his older brother Jude, who played for ‘BVB’ from 2020 to 2023, and will soon sign with the Bundesliga club. The nineteen-year-old midfielder comes over from Sunderland, where he made a major contribution to the return to the Premier League. (Source: BILD)
Feyenoord brengt nieuw bod uit op ValenteThe game has been on the wagon for FC Groningen midfielder Luciano Valente for some time, but so far his club has not reached an agreement with the very interested Feyenoord. The Rotterdam team is said to have made a new offer worth 5 million euros for the taste maker of the ‘Pride of the North’. Feyenoord sees Valente as the replacement for Antoni Milambo, who is likely to leave Rotterdam. (Source: 1908.nl)
Go Ahead-trainer Simonis niet naar West BromwichTrainer Paul Simonis of cup winner Go Ahead Eagles has been linked with a transfer to English second division club West Bromwich Albion in recent days, but that transfer will not happen. The club has appointed former player Ryan Mason as the new head coach. He comes over from Tottenham Hotspur, where he has worked as a youth coach and assistant coach of the first team in recent years. (Source: West Bromwich Albion)
FC Twente wil verdediger Pröpper terughalenA striking report from Scotland. Rangers defender Robin Pröpper is said to want to return to FC Twente. The 31-year-old defender transferred to the Scottish top club for millions last summer, but is not entirely happy there. FC Twente is precisely looking for an experienced defender after a disappointing season. Will undoubtedly be continued. (Source: Glasgow Times)
United zet zinnen op uitblinker van BrentfordManchester United presented the arrival of striker Matheus Cunha yesterday, but it will not stop there. After a disastrous season, the fallen powerhouse would also like to strengthen itself with attacker Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford. Negotiations between the clubs are said to be starting soon. The 26-year-old Mbeumo was good for twenty goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season. (Source: The Athletic)
Chelsea koopt middenvelder voor 22 miljoenChelsea, always one of the busiest clubs on the transfer market, has already made the first purchase for the new season. Portuguese midfielder Dário Essugo comes over from Sporting CP for a transfer fee of 22 million euros. Remarkably: last season, the twenty-year-old Essugo played on loan for Las Palmas, which was relegated from La Liga. (Source: Chelsea)
Engelse en Franse clubs azen op PaixãoFeyenoord is seriously taking into account that taste maker Igor Paixão will leave next summer. The left winger is coveted by French and English clubs, such as Olympique de Marseille, Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion. The clubs must make a substantial offer to be able to sign Paixão. Feyenoord reportedly has an asking price of 40 million euros. (Source: AD)
Witte rook bij LazioMaurizio Sarri is returning to Lazio and is announced by the club with a humorous video. It shows white smoke coming out of the dressing room. The 66-year-old Sarri is known as a chain smoker, so fans knew enough after seeing that video. It is striking that Sarri resigned from Napoli last year out of dissatisfaction with the transfer policy. (Source: Lazio)
Griezmann blijft langer bij Atlético MadridLeave Atlético Madrid? Antoine Griezmann is not planning to do so yet. He is extending his contract with the club until the summer of 2027. The 34-year-old Frenchman still had a contract until the summer of next year. (Source: Atlético Madrid)
Roda JC kiest voor oude bekendeRoda JC presents Kevin Van Dessel as the new head coach. The former player of the Limburgers is the successor to Bas Sibum, who left for Heracles Almelo. Van Dessel was previously active as a player and as a youth coach at Roda JC. (Source: Roda JC)
Sadílek vertrekt bij FC TwenteMichal Sadílek leaves FC Twente after four seasons. The midfielder makes the transfer to Slavia Prague, the champion of the Czech Republic, for around 3.5 million euros. With the transfer, the 26-year-old Sadílek returns to his home country, where he previously played for Slovan Liberec. That club briefly rented him from PSV in the 2020/2021 season. (Source: FC Twente)
Flekken zou vandaag medisch gekeurd wordenWhile Brentford is already working on getting a replacement, Mark Flekken is reportedly very close to his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. He even seems to be undergoing a medical examination today.
Brentford ziet in Liverpool-keeper Kelleher vervanger van FlekkenBrentford is likely to take over goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher from Liverpool. Mark Flekken is on his way to Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen, so manager Thomas Frank’s club is looking for a replacement. Brentford would pay the national champion a maximum amount of 22 million euros. The 26-year-old Irishman is a reserve keeper at Liverpool behind Alisson Becker. With the arrival of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, Kelleher has even less chance of playing time under Arne Slot, so a transfer is in line with expectations. (Source: BBC)
Al Nassr presenteert plan aan Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo recently hinted at a departure from Al Nassr, but the Saudi club will do everything it can to keep the Portuguese star on board. The club will soon present the almost transfer-free striker with a plan that should entice him into a new contract. Al Nassr would be prepared to implement the changes that Ronaldo had wanted. In addition, the club wants to get Feyenoord defender Dávid Hancko and Liverpool attacker Luis Díaz, among others, which would convince Ronaldo to stay longer. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)