Ajacied Forbs on his way out Ajax appears to be parting ways with another unsuccessful purchase from the Sven Mislintat era: Carlos Forbs. The 21-year-old forward, who arrived from Manchester City in the summer of 2023 for 14 million euros, is reportedly on his way to Club Brugge. The clubs are said to be nearing an agreement on a transfer fee of around 9 million euros (including bonuses). Forbs spent last season on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Source: VI)
Aston Villa presents Bizot The transfer of Marco Bizot to Aston Villa has been finalized. The 34-year-old goalkeeper has been officially presented by the English club. Bizot comes from Stade Brestois, where he played for four seasons. Before that, the one-time Oranje international played for AZ and FC Groningen, among others.
€80 million bid for Ekitike reportedly rejected Newcastle United also appears to be heavily involved in the transfer market behind the scenes. The English club, which will play in the Champions League next season, is said to have set its sights on forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Frankfurt reportedly received an 80 million euro bid from Newcastle for the 23-year-old Frenchman this morning, but it has already been rejected. (Source: Sky Sport)
Liverpool reportedly eyeing forward Isak The transfer game at Liverpool has been underway for some time. Trainer Arne Slot’s club is now said to have inquired with Newcastle United about the asking price for Alexander Isak. The former Willem II player has made a big impression in the Premier League in recent years, which has now sparked the interest of the national champion. There is no bid for Isak yet, but it could turn into a record deal. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Former player Kolo Touré to assist Guardiola A striking transfer, but of a staff member. Former player Kolo Touré (right in the photo), like Dutchman Pepijn Lijnders (middle in the photo), will assist head coach Josep Guardiola at Manchester City. Touré has been a youth coach at the English top club since last year. At the Club World Cup, he was already an assistant to Guardiola on a trial basis. (Source: Manchester City)
Fortuna sells attacker Mitrovic Fortuna Sittard is parting ways with Croatian attacker Josip Mitrovic. The winger returns to his home country, where he will play for Slaven Belupo. The 24-year-old Mitrovic came from Croatian HNK Gorica last year, but could not break any records in Sittard. He was mainly a substitute for trainer Danny Buijs’ team. He scored twice and gave one assist in 28 duels. (Source: Fortuna Sittard)
Williams not to Barcelona: until 2035 at Athletic Nico Williams commits his future to Athletic Club, which means he will definitely not move to FC Barcelona. The Catalans had been targeting the 23-year-old winger from the Spanish national team for months, but Williams is now officially signing a ten-year (!) contract with the club from Bilbao. Athletic Club has never offered a player such a long contract before. (Source: Athletic Club)
Liverpool refuses Bayern’s bid for Luis Díaz Bayern Munich has reportedly received a rejection from Liverpool. The German powerhouse had offered 67.5 million euros for Luis Díaz, but the English champion immediately rejected that proposal. Manager Arne Slot’s club would estimate the transfer value of the attacker at 100 million euros. Díaz is said to have indicated to Liverpool that he wants to make a transfer this summer. The 28-year-old Colombian is still under contract at Anfield for two years. (Sources: The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano)
Hancko reportedly on Inter’s radar A lucrative transfer to the Middle East recently fell through for Feyenoord defender Dávid Hancko, but that does not mean he will stay in Rotterdam. Several top clubs have the Slovakian on their radar. Internazionale would also be among them. However, the Italians would first have set their sights on Parma defender Giovanni Leoni, with whom Inter coach Cristian Chivu has worked before. (Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Former Ajax player Henderson presented at Brentford Brentford has presented Jordan Henderson, who left Ajax. The 35-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year contract with the number ten of the past Premier League season. Henderson previously played for Sunderland, Coventry City, Liverpool and Saudi Al Ettifaq.
“Jordan has been one of the most influential leaders in the current Premier League era,” says Brentford coach Keith Andrews. “He was a pioneer at Liverpool and the national team of England. He will be a great addition to the selection.” (Source: Brentford)
Sparta picks up transfer-free Martins Indi Sparta Rotterdam also strikes on the transfer market. The club picks up the transfer-free Bruno Martins Indi. The 33-year-old defender was without a club after AZ did not extend his expiring contract. He signs a two-year contract with the Rotterdammers, with an option for another year. (Source: Sparta Rotterdam)
There he is! After many weeks, Ajax has finally completed the arrival of Raúl Moro. The 22-year-old winger comes from Real Valladolid and has signed in Amsterdam until mid-2030. “Although there was a lot of interest from clubs, he believes in the sporting plan that we have drawn up,” says technical director Alex Kroes. “He is fast, technically skilled, can be used on both sides and is able to pass his opponent both inside and out.” (Source: Ajax)
Drommel on his way out at PSV Even more news from Eindhoven: Joël Drommel has left PSV’s training camp in Germany to complete a (loan) transfer. PSV does not announce which club the reserve goalkeeper is in talks with, but he is reportedly being loaned to Sparta Rotterdam until the end of the season. PSV did business with that club a few weeks ago to take over Nick Olij. Luuk de Jong (contract expired), Noa Lang (on his way to Napoli) and Johan Bakayoko (on his way to RB Leipzig) are also missing in Germany due to a transfer. (Source: PSV)
PSV rents reserve goalkeeper from Bayer Leverkusen It is already a busy transfer summer at national champion PSV. The club has hooked a new player. Goalkeeper Matej Kovár comes on loan from Bayer Leverkusen from trainer Erik ten Hag. PSV has included an option to purchase in the lease agreement. The 25-year-old Kovár, a Czech international, was the reserve keeper at the German top club for the past two seasons. He can now compete with Nick Olij for a place under the bar in Eindhoven. (Source: PSV)
Ajax reportedly rejected Porto’s bid on Taylor The developments in Amsterdam around Kenneth Taylor follow each other in rapid succession. Ajax would have already rejected FC Porto’s bid on the midfielder. Reportedly, the club of former Ajax coach Francesco Farioli offered a total of 17 million euros on Taylor, but the Amsterdammers demand at least twice as much. Due to the large difference between the asking price and the bid, the chance of a transfer from Taylor to Porto seems small. (Source: De Telegraaf)
FC Twente expects Hilgers to leave Mees Hilgers will probably leave FC Twente this summer. At least that is the expectation of technical director Jan Streuer. The 24-year-old defender is still under contract for one year and is not planning to sign. “We know that he is on the radar at foreign clubs,” says Streuer. “No bids have been received yet, but it is still quite early. A lot will still happen this summer.” (Source: VI)
Ajax receives bid from FC Porto on Taylor Francesco Farioli reportedly wants to bring old acquaintance Kenneth Taylor to FC Porto. The former coach of Ajax sees the 23-year-old midfielder as a welcome reinforcement. The Portuguese top club would have now made a bid of around 15 million euros on the Ajacied, who is considering the offer from FC Porto. Taylor is still under contract for two years in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, so Ajax does not feel compelled to proceed with a sale to keep some money on the midfielder. (Source: Het Parool)
ADO presents new trainer Will there finally be peace in the tent at ADO Den Haag? The club presents Robin Peter as the new coach. The search for a new trainer went smoothly, to say the least. Initially, John van den Brom seemed to return as trainer. He was reportedly even already around with technical director Joris Mathijsen, but shareholder Bolt did not like his arrival. Now ADO has Peter as the successor to the previously departed Darije Kalezic. (Source: ADO Den Haag)
Bakayoko seems to be on his way to RB Leipzig It remains rush hour at PSV. Now another player’s departure is imminent. Johan Bakayoko will exchange PSV for RB Leipzig. An agreement would already have been reached on a transfer fee of around 23 million euros. Only a medical examination can reportedly still throw a spanner in the works of all parties. (Source: ED)
Ronaldo gets compatriot as trainer at Al Nassr Jorge Jesus is the new coach of Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club. The arrival of Jesus to Al Nassr is somewhat striking, because the seventy-year-old Portuguese was still working at competitor Al Hilal until two months ago. According to various media, Ronaldo was very keen that Jesus come to Al Nassr. Ronaldo recently extended his contract with the club by two years. (Source: Al Nassr)
Heracles brings in Reine-Adélaïde So, that went fast. Earlier today, French media already reported on Heracles Almelo’s interest in Jeff Reine-Adélaïde and now the transfer is final. Reine-Adélaïde was transfer-free after his departure from Salernitana and was worth 25 million euros six years ago.
Real Madrid pays 50 million euros for left back Álvaro Carreras returns to Real Madrid. The left back comes from Benfica for around 50 million euros. For Carreras, it means a return to Madrid. He has previously played in the youth academy of Real Madrid. (Source: Real Madrid)
Modric (39) really signs with AC Milan now It was already known, but now it is official! Luka Modric is a player of AC Milan. After thirteen seasons, the 39-year-old midfielder leaves Real Madrid, with whom he won the Champions League six times. “I am very happy to be here,” the Croatian said on Instagram. “I am looking forward to starting a new chapter.” Modric has signed a one-year contract with AC Milan, with an option for another year. The 188-time international of Croatia will play with number 14, which was worn by Tijjani Reijnders in the past two seasons. (Source: AC Milan)
Pablo Torre not to Ajax FC Barcelona talent Pablo Torre was linked with a move to Ajax for a while, but the 22-year-old midfielder will not go to Amsterdam. He leaves for RCD Mallorca. FC Barcelona has stipulated a buy-back option in the deal. (Source: FC Barcelona)
Tadic on his way to Atlético Madrid? The future of Dusan Tadic is a topic of discussion in Serbia. The 36-year-old attacker will not return to Ajax, but may make a fine transfer to Atlético Madrid. Tadic is transfer-free after his departure from Fenerbahçe and will reportedly go to Madrid soon to iron out the last details. (Source: Telegraf)
Son Sneijder signs professional contract with FC Utrecht Like father, like son! Jessey Sneijder is one step closer to his breakthrough as a professional. Wesley Sneijder’s son signs his first professional contract with FC Utrecht. The eighteen-year-old Sneijder, who like his father is a midfielder, has been playing in the youth academy of the club since 2022 and hopes to make the step to Jong FC Utrecht next season, which plays in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. (Source: FC Utrecht)
Pléa reportedly already on his way to PSV There were earlier rumors today about PSV’s interest in Alassane Pléa and it seems to be going very fast. The Eindhoveners have reportedly reached an agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach about the transfer of Pléa. The 32-year-old striker would have to become the back-up of Ricardo Pepi in the Philips Stadium. Incidentally, there is still no clarity about the future of Luuk de Jong. (Source: VI)
Telstar brings in new goalkeeper with Reiziger Telstar will go into the Eredivisie with Daan Reiziger. The 24-year-old goalkeeper signs a two-year contract with an option for a third season in Velsen-Zuid. Reiziger went through the youth academy of Ajax and made the move to Vitesse in 2021. After three seasons in Arnhem, he moved to SC Cambuur. Now he is facing a new adventure. (Source: Telstar)
Michiel Kramer may stay longer at RKC Michiel Kramer’s contract with RKC Waalwijk expired this summer. Yet it is not excluded that he will play at the club next season. After the departure of Oskar Zawada to FC Groningen, space has been freed up in the players’ budget and both parties have started talking to each other again. Kramer, who is simply participating in the preparation at RKC, will enter his fifth season with the Keuken Kampioen Divisie club in the event of a contract extension. (Source: VI)
A big fish for Heracles? Six years ago, Olympique Lyonnais still pulled out around 25 million euros for Jeff Reine-Adélaïde. Soon he may be playing in the Eredivisie at Heracles Almelo. A two-year contract is ready in Almelo for the midfielder, who never managed to live up to the high expectations. Reine-Adélaïde is transfer-free after his departure from Salernitana. (Source: L’Équipe)
Only inspection still separates Sildillia from move to PSV It is almost time. Kiliann Sildillia would be medically examined at PSV on Tuesday morning. It was previously announced that the Eindhoveners have agreed with SC Freiburg, where the 23-year-old Frenchman has been playing since 2021. Sildillia will be PSV’s fourth summer acquisition, which is paying 5.8 million euros for the wing defender. Earlier, the national champion already strengthened with Nick Olij, Yarek Gasiorowski and Ruben van Bommel. PSV left for training camp on Monday morning. It is unclear whether Sildillia will join as soon as his transfer is completed. (Source: ED)
Meerveld still seems to be able to go to FC Twente Ringo Meerveld still seems to be able to go to FC Twente. The midfielder of Willem II has been linked with the Tukkers for a while and would have to be the successor of Sem Steijn. Meerveld relegated to the Keuken Kampioen Divisie last season with the Tilburgers and is interested in a continuation in the Eredivisie. Whether Meerveld really leaves for Enschede will also depend on the possible transfer of Michel Vlap. The midfielder may make a surprising move to Spartak Moscow, although that transfer is on shaky ground. Will be continued anyway! (Source: VI)
Stekelenburg to work as assistant trainer AZ Maarten Stekelenburg – no, not the former goalkeeper of the Dutch national team – is the new assistant trainer of AZ. The 52-year-old Amsterdammer has worked as a youth trainer at Ajax and as an assistant at Oranje in the past. He will now support Maarten Martens. “I know AZ as a nice club that focuses on development. That suits me well,” says Stekelenburg.
PSV sees in Pléa possible successor to De Jong Should the transfer-free Luuk de Jong decide to stop definitively at PSV, the Eindhoven club is thinking of Alassane Pléa from Borussia Mönchengladbach as his successor. The 32-year-old striker is only under contract for one year in Germany, so PSV does not have to dig too deep into its pockets. The Frenchman is open to the move to PSV. He reportedly knows that he will be the second choice behind Ricardo Pepi in the event of a transfer. (Source: Eindhovens Dagblad)
Terry is asked at Milan airport about Modric transfer John Terry giving his opinion on the transfer of Luka Modric to AC Milan at an airport? That was not on our bingo card today. But it did happen. The former Chelsea captain is coincidentally at the Milan-Malpensa airport after a holiday in Como, just before Modric will land there. Waiting journalists storm Terry for an interview. “A great addition to Milan,” says the Englishman. “Modric can still play football for years.” (Source: Luca Maninetti)
Vlap does not have to leave FC Twente It would be one of the most striking transfers of this summer: Michel Vlap from FC Twente to Spartak Moscow. The midfielder was simply present yesterday at the open day of FC Twente and for the time being there seems to be no progress in the matter. “We would like to keep Michel, he does not have to leave us,” says technical director Jan Streuer. If Spartak Moscow pays the desired transfer fee, Twente will let Vlap go. But for the time being there is no agreement with the Russian club. (Source: Tubantia)
FC Barcelona signs Swedish attacker Roony Bardghji (19) FC Barcelona is strengthening with Roony Bardghji. The nineteen-year-old Swedish youth international comes from Danish champion FC Copenhagen. According to Spanish media, Barcelona is paying around 2.5 million euros for the wing attacker, who has signed for four years in Catalonia.
In May 2024, Bardghji suffered a serious knee injury, which kept him out of circulation for almost a year. Before that serious injury, he was seen as one of the greatest talents in Europe. Bardghji scored fifteen goals in 84 games for Copenhagen. (Source: FC Barcelona)
Madueke almost an Arsenal player despite protests Not all Arsenal fans are happy with it, but Noni Madueke is almost a ‘Gunner’. The former PSV player is undergoing a medical examination at the club from London today, which will pay Chelsea around 56 million euros. That is bad news for the few thousand Arsenal supporters who have signed a petition with the hashtag #NoToMadueke. They do not see the 23-year-old winger as the desired top attacker. (Source: Sky Sports)
Luka Modric is in Milan! The midfielder who left Real Madrid is currently undergoing a medical examination at AC Milan.
Bakayoko, Lang and De Jong absent at PSV training camp Johan Bakayoko, Noa Lang and Luuk de Jong are absent at the six-day training camp of PSV in Germany. The transfer-free De Jong has not yet made a decision about his future, while Bakayoko and Lang will probably make a transfer. Lang seems to be medically examined at Napoli this week.
PSV has reportedly received a bid of between 20 and 25 million euros for Bakayoko. RB Leipzig would have the best papers to take over the 22-year-old Belgian. The attacker would already be in agreement with the German club himself. (Sources: Eindhovens Dagblad and Sky Deutschland)
Feyenoord is after Argentinian defender Valentín Gómez (right in the photo) may be playing in the shirt of Feyenoord next season. The Rotterdam club is reportedly in talks with Vélez Sarsfield about a transfer of the 22-year-old central defender, who can also play as a left back. Feyenoord has to pay a lot, because the youth international of Argentina has an estimated transfer value of 10 million euros. What does help in lowering the transfer fee is that Gómez is only under contract for another year and a half with the champion of Argentina. (Source: Rijnmond)
Van Axel Dongen on his way to Heerenveen Amourricho van Axel Dongen will reportedly play on loan for sc Heerenveen next season. The twenty-year-old attacker of Ajax will get the chance to build up rhythm again in Friesland. He made few minutes at Jong Ajax last season due to injuries. Van Axel Dongen is still under contract in the Johan Cruijff ArenA until mid-2027. (Sources: Leeuwarder Courant and VI)