European Transfer Window Tour: What's Moving at the Major Clubs

The transfer window is in full swing. Between high-profile confirmations and ongoing negotiations, every league has its share of movement. Here is the essential roundup of what is happening across Europe.

England

Manchester City goes on the offensive for young talent

Jeremy Monga and Elliot Anderson have joined the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens are also accelerating their pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi, the LOSC gem who made his name at the World Cup with Morocco. A deal in the region of 100 million euros is reportedly under consideration, with a loan back to Lille for the coming season.

Arsenal: Julian Alvarez, the top priority

The Gunners have made the Argentine striker their main summer priority. Julian Alvarez, still focused on the World Cup, is being heavily linked with a move to London.

Liverpool: rebuilding post-Salah

Mohamed Salah has left the club as a free agent. The Reds are now exploring Spanish targets to strengthen their attack. Internally, some are talking about a potential of more than 300 million euros in sales before the window closes.

France

PSG: the hunt for Akliouche continues

Paris has submitted a third offer for Maghnes Akliouche. Monaco remains unmoved: without a satisfactory agreement, the Monégasque club will keep their French international. Meanwhile, the Randal Kolo Muani file is stalling with Juventus, to the point of testing the patience of the Parisian hierarchy.

Monaco reinvents itself under Filipe Luis

Under the impetus of new head coach Filipe Luis, AS Monaco have already signed Ansu Fati, Sadibou Sané and Flávio Nazinho. The principality club is pursuing an openly stated strategy of squad rejuvenation.

Marseille pushing forward on several fronts

OM are well advanced on the Martin Terrier deal and are set to officially announce Mason Greenwood, a profile courted by several European clubs.

Spain

Real Madrid: experience as reinforcement

Cucurella, Konaté and Bernardo Silva have joined the Bernabéu, with Dumfries expected to follow. Tchouaméni has extended his contract until 2031. Only Ceballos has officially left the club at this stage.

Barcelona: Gordon leads the headlines

Anthony Gordon has signed a five-year deal for 70 million euros, making it the biggest transfer of the Flick era. At the same time, Robert Lewandowski has headed to Chicago Fire. Barça are also monitoring Julian Alvarez as a fallback option, and are progressing on Karim Adeyemi, who is currently undergoing a medical.

Atlético Madrid: the post-Griezmann era begins

Antoine Griezmann has left the Colchoneros to join Orlando City. Moving in the opposite direction, Kang-in Lee is expected to arrive from PSG.

Germany

Bayern Munich: midfield and defence the priority

Ismaël Saibari has touched down in Munich. Vincent Kompany is looking to strengthen squad depth after a disappointing elimination against PSG in the Champions League. Michael Olise remains at the centre of speculation, courted notably by Real Madrid, though no concrete offer has been made to date.

Dortmund and Leverkusen: a quiet window so far

Neither of the two Rhineland clubs has confirmed any major deal, preferring to observe the market before making their move.

Italy

Juventus: trimming the squad and targeted reinforcements

Puczka and Ekhator have been sold to Genoa for a combined total of 22 million euros. Zeki Çelik arrives as a free agent from Roma, signing a contract through 2029. The Randal Kolo Muani file remains open, but negotiations with PSG are dragging on.

Inter Milan: Pavard open to an extension

Benjamin Pavard has hinted that he could remain at Inter, following satisfactory routine medical checks.

AC Milan: the Amorim imprint

Ruben Amorim, freshly appointed on the Milan bench, is reportedly eyeing his former club Manchester United to fuel his first transfer window in charge of AC Milan.

Portugal

Sporting CP: the most active of the trio

The Lisbon club is multiplying loan returns to rebuild its squad:

• Alexandropoulos
• Travassos
• Biel
• Alisson Santos

Benfica and Porto: a more measured window

The other two major Portuguese clubs are recording fewer movements than Sporting at this stage, with a handful of loan returns and targeted departures.

Key takeaways

The market continues to be slowed by the World Cup, which has a number of the most sought-after protagonists tied up. The big moves are expected in the weeks following the final, when players and executives can at last devote their full attention to their respective files.