Nottingham Forest sees PSV’s Bakayoko as top priority
Johan Bakayoko may be playing in the Premier League next season. Nottingham Forest is said to see the PSV attacker as a top priority, now that the English club has reached an agreement on the sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United. Nottingham Forest is expected to receive around 64 million euros for Elanga. Part of that amount is intended to buy Bakayoko.
PSV reportedly wants 35 million euros for the Belgian. Forest would break the club record if the Premier League club gets the 22-year-old Bakayoko for that amount. Negotiations between the clubs are expected to begin soon. (Source: The Telegraph)
FC Emmen rents Mesbahi from FC Twente
The Keuken Kampioen Divisie transfers also belong in transfer updates! FC Emmen has strengthened itself with Juliën Mesbahi, who comes over from FC Twente for one year. The central defender is a Moroccan youth international and made his Eredivisie debut in the 2023/2024 season. “Juliën is a talented player with a lot of dynamism in his game,” says technical director Nico Haak on the club website. “With his arrival, we are increasing the competition in the defense and we hope that he can develop further with us.”
Kristian Hlynsson is already on his way to Austria and is looking forward to the training camp with FC Twente. “I look forward to getting to know the players and staff in the coming days,” says Hlynsson on the FC Twente club website. “I see the move to FC Twente as a very good step for me. FC Twente is a big club and has a great fan base. I want to show myself here. It was important for me to join my new club early this summer in order to fully participate in the preparation for the season.”
Hlynsson leaves Ajax for FC Twente
It has arrived! Ajax and FC Twente have reached an agreement on Kristian Hlynsson. The attacking midfielder has signed a four-year contract with FC Twente. Hlynsson still had a one-year contract with Ajax, but barely got playing minutes with the Amsterdam team. The 21-year-old Hlynsson has traveled directly to Austria, where FC Twente is on a training camp.
Hlynsson played in the youth for the Icelandic Breidablik and made the switch to Ajax in 2020. In Amsterdam, the four-time Icelandic international scored ten times in 45 matches. Last half year Hlynsson played on loan for Sparta Rotterdam. (Source: FC Twente)
Verheydt may return to the Netherlands
Thomas Verheydt may be playing in the Netherlands again next season. Willem II is talking to the 33-year-old striker, who is without a club since his departure from the Turkish Çorum FK. The Tilburg club sees Verheydt as the successor to Jeremy Bokila, who left on a free transfer. The Keuken Kampioen Divisie club would see the former striker of ADO Den Haag as a good “battering ram” behind the recently signed Devin Haen. (Source: VI)
There is the confirmation! Brahim Ghalidi is a NAC player. The Moroccan Belgian has signed a contract in Breda until the summer of 2028. Ghalidi comes over from Standard Liège, where he previously worked with NAC coach Carl Hoefkens. The twenty-year-old attacker played several international matches as a youth international of Belgium, but now plays for the national youth teams of Morocco.
“For years I have been enthusiastic about a move to the Eredivisie,” says Ghalidi. “NAC is a great team and is working on a great project to definitively manifest itself at the highest level. I am happy to be part of that.”
Son (16) of former goalkeeper Cech signs professional contract with Fulham
Damián Cech follows in the footsteps of his father Petr Cech. The sixteen-year-old goalkeeper has signed a contract with Fulham in the presence of his father. It is the first professional contract for the son of the former goalkeeper of Chelsea and Arsenal. Cech Jr. went through the youth academy of Chelsea and made his debut for the Czech Republic under 19 in August 2024. “I am eternally grateful,” Damián wrote on Instagram.
European champion Boogaard extends contract with AZ
Kasper Boogaard has extended his contract with AZ. The midfielder of Jong AZ is now contracted to the Alkmaar club until mid-2029. The nineteen-year-old talent won the European title with Orange under 19 this summer. Boogaard may debut in the Eredivisie next season. During the preparation, the Texel resident made his unofficial debut for the main squad of AZ in a practice match against Aris Thessaloniki. (Source: AZ)
Rosario Central would like to relieve Ajax of flop Ávila
In the Argentinian media they are sure: Gastón Ávila is going to leave Ajax. The 23-year-old Argentinian could work at Rosario Central. Ávila has been under contract with Ajax since 2023, but never came into his own there. The defender is still on loan to the Brazilian Fortaleza until December 2025. Rosario Central is said to have approached Fortaleza to end the last months of the loan period and then still has to go to Ajax to reach an agreement on a transfer. To be continued anyway! (Source: TyC Sports)
NAC trainer Hoefkans would like to bring former top talent to Breda
Transfer news from North Brabant! NAC is said to announce the arrival of Brahim Ghalidi in the short term. The twenty-year-old Moroccan Belgian was seen as a top talent at Standard Liège, but came out for the promises after disappointing performances. Ghalidi can leave on a free transfer due to financial problems at Liège and is said to sign a multi-year contract with NAC. The left-footed player will meet an old acquaintance at NAC. The attacker previously worked at Liège with NAC coach Carl Hoefkens, who has been at the helm in Breda since 2024. (Source: VI)
Liverpool attacker Luis Díaz in talks with several clubs
Liverpool trainer Arne Slot must fear the departure of Luis Díaz. The attacker has told Spanish media that he is in talks with several clubs. Díaz is said to be on the radar of Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, but does not rule out a contract extension with Liverpool.
“We are in negotiation, in talks with Liverpool and with everyone who has approached us. I am very calm about that and very happy at Liverpool. It is about making the best decision for myself,” said Díaz, who competes with Cody Gakpo for a starting place under Slot. Díaz has a contract with the national champion until the summer of 2027. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
Circle is complete for Di María
The circle is complete for Ángel Di María. After eighteen years in Europe, he returns to Rosario Central in his home country Argentina. The 37-year-old Di María was free transfer after his departure from Benfica. He previously played in Europe for Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. (Source: Rosario Central)
Agent Heerkens in talks with Ajax
Goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens has been linked with a move to Ajax for some time, but now it is also confirmed. “We are in talks and Joeri has received an offer for five years,” says Greg Gorré of Gorré Soccer Management. “That looks good and I think we can figure it out.”
The nineteen-year-old Heerkens is currently still under contract with Sparta Prague. This summer, the goalkeeper won the European title with Orange under 19. (Source: De Telegraaf)
More about Van Bommel and PSV
Some people may think they recognize Bert van Marwijk in the photo below, but as far as we can estimate, he is not. However, there may be a reason for the former national coach to come to see PSV more often next season. The reports surrounding his grandson Ruben van Bommel are following each other quickly. Reportedly, PSV has placed a bid of more than 15 million euros with AZ. AZ would like more than 20 million euros. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Some people recognize him, but others have no idea who is arriving at Eindhoven Airport here. It is Yarek Gasiorowski, who is reportedly going to sign a contract with PSV soon. The defender would come over from Valencia for just under 10 million euros.
AZ leaves Van Bommel at home for training camp
Ruben van Bommel has not traveled with AZ to Epe for a training camp. That would have everything to do with the very serious interest of PSV in the young attacker. The twenty-year-old son of Mark van Bommel had a strong previous season in Alkmaar. Other youth internationals from AZ, such as Kees Smit, are present. (Source: Voetbal International)
Taha on loan to FC Groningen
The fans of FC Groningen had to wait for the first reinforcement for the coming season, but that wait is now being rewarded. Younes Taha comes on loan from FC Twente. The attacking midfielder will have to make people forget Luciano Valente, who moved to Feyenoord. (Source: FC Groningen)
Yohannes signs with Olympique Lyonnais
Lily Yohannes continues her career at Olympique Lyonnais. The American midfielder has signed with the French top club until mid-2028. Lyon is one of the best teams in Europe and is a record champion in the Champions League with eight final victories. Yohannes announced her departure from Ajax earlier in the day. (Source: Olympique Lyonnais)
Transfer Hancko to Saudi Arabia off the table
It seems that Dávid Hancko will not continue his career in Saudi Arabia after all. The Slovak defender was close to a transfer to Al Nassr, the club of Cristiano Ronaldo, but it remained silent from the Middle East. “It is not going to happen anymore,” it sounds from De Kuip. The Rotterdammers could have received a record amount for the 27-year-old Hancko. (Source: AD)
Barça signs Szczesny until mid-2027
FC Barcelona has extended the contract of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny until mid-2027. The Polish goalkeeper has been playing for Barça since the end of 2024, who attracted him as a replacement for the then injured Marc-André ter Stegen. According to FC Barcelona, Szczesny, who has had a strong season, is still “one of the best goalkeepers in European football”. (Source: FC Barcelona)
NAC strengthens itself with French attacker
NAC Breda is also stirring on the transfer market. The Brabant residents strengthen themselves with the French attacker Moussa Soumano, who comes over from AC Ajaccio from the French Ligue 2. The nineteen-year-old striker is not yet considered a goal machine. He only scored 4 times in 27 matches last season. (Source: NAC Breda)
Allegri: Modric comes to AC Milan after World Cup
AC Milan trainer Massimiliano Allegri reports that playmaker Luka Modric will come to Italy after the World Cup for clubs. Technical director Igli Tare said earlier that there was a verbal agreement with Modric about a transfer to Milan. Modric is currently playing with Real Madrid at the World Cup for clubs. He leaves ‘De Koninklijke’ after thirteen years.
PSV would have an agreement with Valencia about Gasiorowski
PSV seems to welcome a new defender soon. According to the latest reports, the club would have reached an agreement with Valencia about the arrival of Yarek Gasiorowski. 10 million euros would be involved in the deal. The twenty-year-old Gasiorowski, a native Spaniard with Polish roots, would also have been coveted by Feyenoord. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Rakitic (37) puts an end to his career
The die is cast! After striking statements from his coach, Ivan Rakitic is now also announcing that he is stopping playing football. The former player of FC Barcelona and the Croatian national team thinks it has been beautiful at the age of 37. After years at FC Basel (2005-2007), Schalke 04 (2007-2010) and Sevilla (2011-2014), the Croat experienced his highlight at FC Barcelona, which he served from 2014 to 2020. He won four national titles with the club and scored in 2015 in the Champions League final against Juventus. (Source: Ivan Rakitic)
Keeper Heerkens (19) would have a personal agreement with Ajax
Ajax fans pay attention! Joeri Heerkens would be on his way to Amsterdam. The goalkeeper of Orange under 19 would have reached a personal agreement with Ajax and is reportedly going to sign a contract until the summer of 2030. Heerkens became European champion with Orange under 19 this summer, after which several clubs reported to his current employer Sparta Prague. Ajax would meet with the Czech club this week. Heerkens is being brought to Amsterdam as the second goalkeeper. (Source: VI)
Top talent Lily Yohannes leaves Ajax
A loss for the Ajax football players: top talent Lily Yohannes is going to leave the club. The American international writes on Instagram that it is time to leave Amsterdam. She has been heavily linked with a transfer to the French top club Olympique Lyonnais in recent weeks.
“I am very proud that I was allowed to wear the Ajax shirt and that I was allowed to grow here as a player and person,” says Yohannes. “Entering the academy as a little girl, all the way to the first team, the club that I can always call home.” (Source: Lily Yohannes)
Son Ancelotti may start working independently
Davide Ancelotti may soon be on his own. Reportedly, the Brazilian club Botafogo wants to sign the 35-year-old son of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach and talks with the Brazilian federation have started. Davide Ancelotti has been part of his father’s staff for years at numerous clubs and now also with the Brazilian national team. Botafogo is looking for a new trainer since the dismissal of Renato Paiva a week ago. (Source: Globo)
Seuntjens does not stop and will probably sign with Lommel
He has stopped anyway? No, it seems that Ralf Seuntjens is continuing to play football. Reportedly, the 36-year-old attacker will soon sign a contract with Lommel SK, which plays at the second level in Belgium. Seuntjens left De Graafschap on a free transfer two months ago. He played 36 matches in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie last season and scored five times. (Source: VI)
Sosa seems to leave Aja
Borna Sosa is about to leave Ajax. The Croatian left back is reportedly on his way to Crystal Palace, which is close to an agreement with Ajax. The expectation is that the deal will be completed in the coming days. Ajax will probably have to settle for a loss. The Croat seems to yield Ajax about 4 million euros. In the summer of 2023, he still cost the club about 8 million euros. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Giménez wants to stay at AC Milan
The collaboration between AC Milan and Santiago Giménez is not extremely successful yet, but the former Feyenoorder does not think for a second about leaving. “Since I arrived in Europe, the press has been writing me to all kinds of clubs,” said the Mexican at a press conference for the Gold Cup final. “That has not become less here in Milan. But I stay at AC Milan. I am going to show the best version of myself at this club. I am living my dream.”