Dzeko (39) returns to Serie A with Fiorentina Edin Dzeko will be back on Italian pitches next season. The 39-year-old striker will continue his career at Fiorentina, the sixth-placed team in the past Serie A season. The Bosnian joins on a free transfer from Fenerbahçe. Dzeko previously played in Serie A for AS Roma and Internazionale. The veteran signs a one-season contract in Florence, with an option for an additional year. (Source: Fiorentina)
Heitinga: ‘Tadic is not returning to Ajax’ John Heitinga says that Ajax may need a new leader after Jordan Henderson’s departure, but he doesn’t mean Dusan Tadic. “Dusan is not coming to Ajax,” the coach says about the 36-year-old attacker, who is currently without a club. “We are not bringing him back.” Heitinga is less outspoken about a possible return of Daley Blind. “Let’s focus on the players who are here,” he answers questions about Blind. (Source: NU.nl)
Heitinga expects Moro at Ajax next week Ajax coach John Heitinga expects Raúl Moro’s transfer to be completed within a few days. The Spaniard, who costs around 10 million euros, has been linked to the Amsterdam club for weeks. “I assume that he will come this way next week,” Heitinga says at a press conference. “We want difference-makers on the outside, and he is.” (Source: NU.nl)
Arsenal strengthens with Norgaard Christian Nørgaard has completed his transfer from Brentford to Arsenal. The London club pays around 12 million euros for the 31-year-old midfielder. This amount can increase by a few million via bonuses. The 35-time Danish international has signed for two years, with an option for another season. (Source: Arsenal)
Tillman undergoes medical examination in the US Malik Tillman is reportedly undergoing Bayer Leverkusen’s medical examination in the United States today. The American midfielder from PSV is vacationing in his home country after losing the Gold Cup final. Leverkusen’s club doctor has traveled to the US to perform the medical examination. Tillman’s upcoming transfer reportedly involves an amount of around 40 million euros. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Vlap seems to be on his way to Moscow Michel Vlap may be exchanging FC Twente for Spartak Moscow. The Russian club reportedly wants to pay 3.5 million euros for the attacking midfielder. That amount can increase by 1 million euros through bonuses. The 28-year-old Vlap would be open to a transfer to Spartak Moscow, which wants to do business quickly. The Russian competition starts in a week.
“It is still difficult to estimate how this will turn out. This should become clear in the coming days,” says Jan Streuer, technical director of FC Twente. Vlap’s management says it is “calmly waiting for FC Twente”. (Source: Tubantia)
Henderson says goodbye to Ajax: ‘It was an honor’ There is the confirmation: Jordan Henderson leaves Ajax. The club has agreed to the player’s request to terminate his contract, which ran until mid-2026. “I want to express my enormous gratitude to everyone involved with Ajax, for the opportunity I have been given to be part of this great club in recent years,” says Henderson. “It was an honor in itself to be able to play for this club. It was an even greater privilege to be able to act as captain.” Henderson was in Zeist on Tuesday, where he said goodbye to his teammates at Ajax’s training camp. (Source: Ajax)
Kudus is about to undergo a medical examination at Tottenham Mohammed Kudus appears to be undergoing a medical examination at Tottenham Hotspur today. The London club is reportedly paying city rivals West Ham United around 64 million euros in exchange for the 24-year-old winger. Kudus, who made the switch from Ajax to West Ham two years ago, can sign for six years with Tottenham. (Sources: Sky Sports and BBC)
PSV eyes Freiburg back Sildillia PSV is not sitting still this transfer summer. The Eindhoven club is working on the arrival of Matej Kovar, Yarek Gasiorowski and Ruben van Bommel, and now the national champion is also eyeing Kiliann Sildillia. PSV is said to have already reached a personal agreement with the 23-year-old right back from SC Freiburg. The German club would require around 10 million euros for the Frenchman. PSV is still interested in Marvin Young. The right central defender of Sparta Rotterdam can also play as a right back. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Bayern Munich would be thinking of Simons Is Xavi Simons going to take a step within the Bundesliga? Bayern Munich would be interested in the Dutch international. The 22-year-old Simons is said to have informed RB Leipzig that he is open to a transfer. Due to the serious leg injury of Bayern star Jamal Musiala, ‘Der Rekordmeister’ is looking for attacking reinforcement. There have been no negotiations between Bayern and Leipzig yet, but Simons himself seems to be interested in a transfer. Leipzig took Simons over from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2025 for no less than 50 million euros. In the 2022/2023 season, Simons played for PSV, after which he returned to PSG. (Source: The Athletic)
Van Bommel passes medical examination at PSV Ruben van Bommel’s transfer from AZ to PSV no longer seems to be able to fall through. The twenty-year-old winger has passed the medical examination in Eindhoven. The final completion of the transfer is therefore a matter of time. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Excelsior takes over Henderikx from FC Den Bosch Excelsior has contracted Stan Henderikx. The 22-year-old central defender played for FC Den Bosch until last season. Henderikx signs a three-year contract with the promoted Rotterdammers. “The position of left central defender was an important spearhead. We are therefore very happy with his arrival. Stan has enormous potential,” says technical manager Niels van Duinen of Excelsior. (Source: Excelsior)
AZ director Huiberts announces Van Bommel’s departure Director of football affairs Max Huiberts of AZ has announced the departure of Ruben van Bommel from the Alkmaar club. The winger is about to make the switch to PSV. “We have tried to bind him to AZ for longer,” says Huiberts.
“There have also been a number of discussions about contract extension. But at a certain point, well before the end of last season, it was indicated that Ruben would not agree to that. Then you can assume that there will be interest, because then it will also become known in the market that there is an ambition to take a step.” (Source: VI)
Goalkeeper Roy Steur to FC Volendam FC Volendam has taken over goalkeeper Roy Steur from PSV. The twenty-year-old keeper signs a contract for three seasons with the promoted team. Steur is a well-known name in Volendam. He is the son of Johan Steur, who played as a midfielder for the club in the eighties. (Source: FC Volendam)
Feyenoord sets its sights on Salah-Eddine Feyenoord seems to be aiming for Anass Salah-Eddine of AS Roma. The 23-year-old left back must fill the gap left by the departed Quilindschy Hartman in Rotterdam. Feyenoord initially had Bjorn Meijer in mind, but that transfer fell through. Former FC Twente player Salah-Eddine should come to strengthen coach Robin van Persie’s team on a rental basis. Currently, Gijs Smal is the only left back in De Kuip. (Source: VI)
AZ does not want to let Mijnans go to PSV While Ruben van Bommel’s transfer is in a final phase, it becomes clear that Sven Mijnans will not make the move from AZ to PSV. “They called once a while back. That’s where it stayed between the clubs,” says Max Huiberts, technical director of AZ, about PSV’s interest in the 25-year-old Mijnans. “Then we said that we are not open to this.” According to Huiberts, Mijnans has already accepted that he is not going to PSV. “There is nothing to criticize about his attitude this week. He is not only a great player, but also a great professional.”
Henderson away from Ajax with immediate effect? Big news at Ajax, although this has not yet been confirmed by the club. According to De Telegraaf, Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax with immediate effect despite his contract until mid-2026. The 35-year-old midfielder has reportedly come to Ajax’s training camp in Zeist to say goodbye to the selection. It is unclear where the English international will continue his career.
Transfer-free Luuk de Jong trains individually at PSV Luuk de Jong is back at PSV, but that doesn’t say much. The transfer-free striker is making use of the club’s offer to maintain his condition. He trains individually, pending a possible new club. Meanwhile, it is not excluded that De Jong, who will celebrate his 35th birthday next month, will still sign a new contract with PSV.
Van Bommel will replace Lozano as the most expensive PSV player ever With a transfer fee of almost 16 million euros, Ruben van Bommel will become the most expensive purchase ever of PSV. He will surpass Hirving Lozano with that. The winger of AZ will soon sign a multi-year contract in Eindhoven.
Transfer Van Bommel to PSV seems almost complete Ruben van Bommel’s transfer to PSV seems almost complete. The twenty-year-old winger from AZ is reportedly undergoing a medical examination in Eindhoven today, after which he will sign a multi-year contract. PSV pays approximately 15 million euros for Van Bommel, who will be the successor of Noa Lang. The 26-year-old Lang will soon complete his transfer to Napoli. (Source: ED)
Ajax would be thinking of winger Ballo Thierno Ballo seems to be on Ajax’s radar. The Amsterdam club, like Rangers FC and FSV Mainz, is said to have inquired about the 23-year-old winger from the Austrian Wolfsberger AC. There is (not yet) no concrete offer. The expectation is that the single Austrian international will make a transfer this summer. (Source: Sky Deutschland)
Kökçü is about to leave Benfica The stream of rumors surrounding Orkun Kökçü is running at full speed. The midfielder of Benfica 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 holding talks with both the Turkish top club and the Saudi state investment fund Public Investment Fund (PIF). Benfica has a good negotiating position, because the former Feyenoord player is still under contract for 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) will stand on his own two feet as a trainer for the first time. Botafogo presents the assistant of the Brazilian national team as the new coach. Ancelotti worked in the shadow of his father for more than 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 for one season in Tilburg, 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. Against whom does Willem II start the new season? Indeed: ADO Den Haag. (Source: Willem II)
Ten Hag would also want PSV player Bakayoko Is Erik ten Hag going to shop with Bayer Leverkusen at PSV again? According to the latest rumors, the Bundesliga club has reported itself in Eindhoven for Johan Bakayoko. The contract of the 22-year-old right winger expires next year, so PSV will have to cooperate with a transfer to prevent a free departure of the Belgian. 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 shirt of Feyenoord 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)
Dávid Hancko with the Feyenoord logo on his chest: we actually expected not to see that anymore, but it is really so. The defender has still not left and is therefore reporting to Feyenoord’s training.
Marseille reportedly bids for Feyenoorder Paixão Feyenoord is said to have received an opening bid of 28 million euros from Olympique Marseille for Igor Paixão. The number two of the past Ligue 1 season reportedly sees in the Brazilian attacker a successor for Luis Henrique, who recently moved to Internazionale. Feyenoord has not yet responded to Marseille’s offer, according to reports from France. Paixão, who is on the radar at several European clubs, is still under contract in De Kuip until mid-2029. (Source: L’Équipe)
Cambuur breaks with Caschili due to fight SC Cambuur is saying goodbye to Gabi Caschili with immediate effect. The 21-year-old defender was involved in a fight after the duel between amateur clubs Surhústerfean and WKE’16. Caschili is said to have dealt blows himself during the scuffle. “We are not going any further with Cashili,” says technical manager Lars Lambooij. “We cannot deny that an incident took place after the match between WKE and FC Surhústerfean. According to us, the images are clear.” Video images show Cashili dealing two sharp 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 player Bakayoko as a top priority Johan Bakayoko may be playing in the Premier League next season. Nottingham Forest is said to see the attacker of PSV 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 requires 35 million euros for the Belgian. Forest breaks 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 soon start negotiations. (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 is coming 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 dynamics in his game,” says technical director Nico Haak on the club site. “With his arrival, we are increasing the competition in the rearguard 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 look forward to getting to know the players and staff in the coming days,” says Hlynsson on the club site of FC Twente. “I see the transfer to FC Twente as a very good step for me. FC Twente is a big club and has a great support base. I want to show myself here. For me, it was important to join my new club early this summer in order to prepare for the season as fully as possible.”
Hlynsson leaves Ajax for FC Twente It’s here! 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 at Ajax for another 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 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. The past 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 has been without a club since his departure from the Turkish Çorum FK. The Tilburg club sees in Verheydt the successor of Jeremy Bokila, who has left on a free transfer. The Keuken Kampioen Divisie club would see in the former striker of ADO Den Haag 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 together 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 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 keeper 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 under contract with the Alkmaar club until mid-2029. The nineteen-year-old talent won the European title with Orange under 19 this summer. Perhaps Boogaard will make his debut in the Eredivisie next season. During the preparation, the Texelaar made his unofficial debut for the main team of AZ in a practice match against Aris Thessaloniki. (Source: AZ)
Rosario Central would want to relieve Ajax of misfit Ávila In the Argentinian media they are sure: Gastón Ávila is going to leave Ajax. The 23-year-old Argentinian is said to be able to 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 rental period and then has to go to Ajax to reach an agreement on a transfer. Will be continued anyway! (Source: TyC Sports)
NAC trainer Hoefkans would want 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 is allowed to leave on a free transfer due to financial problems at Liège and would sign a multi-year contract at NAC. The left-footed player will meet an old acquaintance at NAC. The attacker previously worked together with NAC coach Carl Hoefkens at Liège, who has been at the helm in Breda since 2024. (Source: VI)
Liverpool attacker Luis Díaz in talks with multiple clubs Liverpool trainer Arne Slot must fear the departure of Luis Díaz. The attacker has told Spanish media that he is in talks with multiple 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 important that I want to make the best decision for myself,” said Díaz, who competes with Cody Gakpo for a starting spot 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 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 an offer for five years,” 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 recognize Bert van Marwijk in the photo below, but as far as we can estimate, it is not him. However, there may be a reason for the former national coach to come and watch PSV more often next season. The news surrounding his grandson Ruben van Bommel follows each other quickly. PSV is said to have put down an offer of more than 15 million euros at AZ. AZ would require more than 20 million euros. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Some people recognize him, but others have no idea who arrives here at Eindhoven Airport. It is Yarek Gasiorowski, who is said to soon sign a contract with PSV. The defender would come over from Valencia for a little less than 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 of AZ, such as Kees Smit, are present. (Source: Voetbal International)
Taha on loan to FC Groningen The fans of FC Groningen have had to wait a while for the first reinforcement for next season, but that wait is now being rewarded. Younes Taha is coming over from FC Twente on loan. The attacking midfielder will have to make Luciano Valente, who moved to Feyenoord, forget. (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, the club of Cristiano Ronaldo, but it remained silent from the Middle East. “It’s 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 commits Szczesny until mid-2027 FC Barcelona has extended the contract of keeper Wojciech Szczesny until mid-2027. The Polish goalkeeper has been playing for Barça since the end of 2024, which brought him in 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 keepers in European football”. (Source: FC Barcelona)
NAC strengthens itself with French attacker NAC Breda is also stirring on the transfer market. The Brabanders are strengthening themselves with the French attacker Moussa Soumano, who is coming 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 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 ‘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 born Spaniard with Polish roots, would also have been desired 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 now also announces himself to stop 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 highlight 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)
Keeper Heerkens (19) would have a personal agreement around 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 is said to be sitting around the table with the Czech club this week. Heerkens is being brought to Amsterdam as a second keeper. (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 strongly linked in recent weeks with a transfer to the French top club Olympique Lyonnais.
“I am incredibly 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. “Coming to 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 be working independently Davide Ancelotti may soon be standing on his own two feet. 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 the staff of his father at numerous clubs for years and now also at 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 stopped anyway? No, it seems that Ralf Seuntjens is continuing to play football. The 36-year-old attacker will reportedly 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 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 cost the club about 8 million euros. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Giménez wants to stay at AC Milan The cooperation between AC Milan and Santiago Giménez is not extremely successful yet, but the former Feyenoord player does not think for a second about leaving. “Since I arrived in Europe, the press writes 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.”