Kökçü faces departure from Benfica The rumor mill around Orkun Kökçü is in full swing. The Benfica midfielder has been linked with a transfer for weeks. After Internazionale and Newcastle United, Besiktas and clubs from Saudi Arabia are now mentioned as possible destinations. The entourage around the Turkish international is said to be in talks with both the Turkish top club and the Saudi state investment fund Public Investment Fund (PIF). Benfica has a good negotiating position, as the former Feyenoord player is under contract for another three years. (Sources: O Jogo and A Bola)
Time for the real work for Davide Ancelotti Davide Ancelotti (yes, indeed the son of Carlo Ancelotti) is going to stand on his own two feet as a trainer for the first time. Botafogo presents the assistant of the Brazilian team as the new coach. Ancelotti worked in the shadow of his father for over ten years. (Source: Botafogo)
Hague cult striker Verheydt to Willem II Willem II has strengthened itself with Thomas Verheydt. The 33-year-old striker signs a contract in Tilburg for one season, with an option for a second year. After his departure from ADO in 2023, Verheydt was under contract in Turkey and has been transfer-free since this summer. Who will Willem II start the new season against? Indeed: ADO Den Haag. (Source: Willem II)
Ten Hag would also like to have PSV’s Bakayoko Is Erik ten Hag going to shop at PSV again with Bayer Leverkusen? According to the latest rumors, the Bundesliga club has reported to Eindhoven for Johan Bakayoko. The 22-year-old right winger’s contract expires next year, so PSV will have to cooperate with a transfer to prevent the Belgian from leaving for free. Leverkusen is already about to take over playmaker Malik Tillman from PSV for 40 million euros. Incidentally, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are also said to be interested in Bakayoko. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Osman on loan to France Ibrahim Osman wore the Feyenoord shirt on loan last season and is now being loaned out again by Brighton & Hove Albion. The twenty-year-old attacker will play for the French AJ Auxerre for at least one season, which according to various sources has negotiated an option to buy. That is not confirmed by the clubs. (Source: Brighton & Hove Albion)
Marseille reportedly bids for Feyenoord’s Paixão Feyenoord would have received an opening bid of 28 million euros from Olympique Marseille for Igor Paixão. The number two from last Ligue 1 season reportedly sees the Brazilian attacker as a successor to Luis Henrique, who recently moved to Internazionale. According to reports from France, Feyenoord has not yet responded to Marseille’s offer. Paixão, who is on the radar at several European clubs, is under contract in De Kuip until mid-2029. (Source: L’Équipe)
Cambuur breaks with Caschili due to fight SC Cambuur is immediately parting ways with Gabi Caschili. The 21-year-old defender was involved in a fight after the match between amateur clubs Surhústerfean and WKE’16. Caschili would also have handed out punches during the scuffle. “We are not continuing with Cashili,” says technical manager Lars Lambooij. “We cannot deny that an incident took place after the match between WKE and FC Surhústerfean. In our opinion, the images are clear.” Video footage shows Cashili delivering two solid blows to a man. Cashili signed a contract in 2023 for two years, with an option for another season. (Source: Leeuwarder Courant)
Nottingham Forest sees PSV’s Bakayoko as top priority Johan Bakayoko may be playing in the Premier League next season. Nottingham Forest would 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 would receive around 64 million euros for Elanga. Part of that amount is intended for buying Bakayoko.
PSV reportedly demands 35 million euros for the Belgian. Forest will break the club record if the Premier League club brings in the 22-year-old Bakayoko for that amount. The expectation is that the clubs will start negotiations 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 will transfer 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 further develop with us.”
Kristian Hlynsson is already on his way to Austria and is looking forward to the training camp with FC Twente. “I am looking forward to getting to know the players and staff in the coming days,” says Hlynsson on the FC Twente club website. “I see the transfer 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. For me, it was important to join my new club early this summer in order to participate in the preparation for the season as fully as possible.”
Hlynsson leaves Ajax for FC Twente The time has come! Ajax and FC Twente have reached an agreement on Kristian Hlynsson. The attacking midfielder has signed a four-year contract with FC Twente. Hlynsson was still under contract with Ajax for one year, but hardly got any 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. Hlynsson played on loan for Sparta Rotterdam in the past six months. (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 has been 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 “stormram” 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 for Belgium, but now plays for the national youth teams of Morocco.
“For years I have been enthusiastic about a transfer 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 a part of that.”
Son (16) of former goalkeeper Cech signs professional contract with Fulham Damián Cech is following 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 Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper. Cech Jr. went through the Chelsea youth academy 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 under contract with the Alkmaar club until mid-2029. The nineteen-year-old talent won the European title with Orange under 19 this summer. Boogaard may make his debut in the Eredivisie next season. During the preparation, the Texan made his unofficial debut for AZ’s main squad in a practice match against Aris Thessaloniki. (Source: AZ)
Rosario Central would like to relieve Ajax of mispurchase Ávila In the Argentinian media they are sure: Gastón Ávila will leave Ajax. The 23-year-old Argentinian could get started at Rosario Central. Ávila has been under contract with Ajax since 2023, but never came into his own there. The defender will be loaned to the Brazilian Fortaleza until December 2025. Rosario Central would have approached Fortaleza to terminate the last months of the rental period and must then go to Ajax to reach an agreement on a transfer. To be continued in any case! (Source: TyC Sports)
NAC trainer Hoefkens would like to bring former top talent to Breda Transfer news from North Brabant! NAC is expected 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 after disappointing performances he played for the promises. Ghalidi may leave on a free transfer due to financial problems at Liège and would sign a multi-year contract with NAC. The left-footed player will meet an old acquaintance at NAC. The attacker previously worked with NAC coach Carl Hoefkens at Liège, who has been in charge 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 negotiations, 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 wanting to make 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 native Argentina. The 37-year-old Di María was transfer-free 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 transfer to Ajax for some time, but now it is also confirmed. “We are in talks and Joeri has received a five-year offer,” says Greg Gorré of Gorré Soccer Management. “That looks good and I think we can work 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 and watch PSV a little more often next season. The reports surrounding his grandson Ruben van Bommel are following each other quickly. PSV is said to have made a bid of more than 15 million euros to AZ. AZ is said to require 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 said to be signing a contract with PSV soon. The defender is said to be transferring 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 part of the party. (Source: Voetbal International)
Taha on loan to FC Groningen The fans of FC Groningen had to wait a while for the first reinforcement for next 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 the 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, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club, 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, which 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 active on the transfer market. The Brabant club is strengthening itself 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 known as a goal machine. He only scored 4 times in 27 matches last season. (Source: NAC Breda)
Allegri: Modric comes to AC Milan after the 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 previously said 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 ‘The Royal’ after thirteen years.
PSV would be in agreement with Valencia about Gasiorowski PSV seems to be welcoming a new defender soon. According to the latest reports, the club has reached an agreement with Valencia about the arrival of Yarek Gasiorowski. The deal is said to involve 10 million euros. The twenty-year-old Gasiorowski, a Spanish-born player with Polish roots, is also said to 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 himself now also announces that he is stopping playing football. The former player of FC Barcelona and the Croatian national team thinks it has been good at the age of 37. After years at FC Basel (2005-2007), Schalke 04 (2007-2010) and Sevilla (2011-2014), the Croatian experienced his peak at FC Barcelona, which he served from 2014 to 2020. He won four league titles with the club and scored in 2015 in the Champions League final against Juventus. (Source: Ivan Rakitic)
Goalkeeper Heerkens (19) would have reached a personal agreement with Ajax Ajax fans pay attention! Joeri Heerkens would be on his way to Amsterdam. The goalkeeper of Orange under 19 is said to have reached a personal agreement with Ajax and is reportedly signing 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 footballers: 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 strongly linked in recent weeks with a transfer to the French top club Olympique Lyonnais.
“I am incredibly proud to have been able to wear the Ajax shirt and to have been able 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)
Ancelotti’s son may start working independently Davide Ancelotti may soon be on his own. The Brazilian club Botafogo reportedly 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 at numerous clubs for years and now also with the Brazilian national team. Botafogo is looking for a new coach since the dismissal of Renato Paiva a week ago. (Source: Globo)
Seuntjens does not stop and probably signs with Lommel Did he stop after all? No, it seems that Ralf Seuntjens is continuing to play football. The 36-year-old attacker is reportedly signing a contract with Lommel SK soon, 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 be leaving Aja Borna Sosa is about to leave Ajax. The Croatian left back is reportedly well 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 Croatian 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 Feyenoord player is not thinking about leaving for a second. “Since I arrived in Europe, the press has been writing me to all kinds of clubs,” says the Mexican at a press conference for the Gold Cup final. “That has not become less here in Milan. But I am staying at AC Milan. I am going to show the best version of myself at this club. I am living my dream.”