The fourth week of June was dominated by Manchester City agreeing a British-record £116 million deal for Elliot Anderson, Arsenal making Piero Hincapié’s transfer permanent and identifying Morgan Rogers as their leading attacking target, while Chelsea agreed a deal for Marco Palestra and explored a reunion between Xabi Alonso and Granit Xhaka.
Arsenal
Incoming
Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen — Arsenal activated their option to make the Ecuador defender’s transfer permanent following his season-long loan. The move was due to take effect on 1 July. — Arsenal FC, 25 June 2026.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa — Arsenal identified Rogers as their primary summer target and were expected to approach Villa. Talks between the clubs had not started, while Villa did not want to sell and could demand up to £100 million. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 22 June 2026.
Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille — Arsenal are likely to approach Lille for the midfielder, who is also being monitored by Liverpool and could cost approximately £70 million. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 22 June 2026.
Jeremy Monga from Leicester City — Arsenal made progress in negotiations for the winger and were expected to complete a deal worth between £10 million and £15 million. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 22 June 2026.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth — Arsenal made an initial enquiry for the midfielder, although Bournemouth informed them that Scott was not for sale. — Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Outgoing
Gabriel Martinelli available for transfer — Arsenal are open to selling the winger as they prepared to reshape their attacking options. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 22 June 2026.
Aston Villa
Incoming
Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United — Aston Villa expressed an interest in signing the winger following West Ham’s relegation, although the London club are determined to retain their captain. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026.
Outgoing
Morgan Rogers to Arsenal — Arsenal makes Rogers their leading summer target and are expected to approach Villa. The player is believed to be interested in joining Arsenal, although Villa does not want to sell him. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 22 June 2026.
Bournemouth
Contract Renewals
Alex Scott — Bournemouth held talks with the midfielder over a new contract as they attempted to discourage interest from leading Premier League clubs. — Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Outgoing
Alex Scott to Arsenal, Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur — All three clubs are interested in Scott, with Arsenal and Manchester United making initial enquiries. Bournemouth maintained that the midfielder was not for sale. — Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Chelsea
Incoming
Marco Palestra from Atalanta — Chelsea agreed a deal to sign the Italy right-back after competing with Inter Milan for his signature. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 27 June 2026.
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland — Chelsea are interested in reuniting Xhaka with Xabi Alonso, who had previously managed the midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen. Sunderland are determined not to sell him. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 27 June 2026.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace — The centre-back is high on Chelsea’s list of defensive targets as Alonso assessed his squad. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026.
Jacobo Ramón from Como — Chelsea are considering a move for the defender and could attempt to sign two centre-backs, depending on departures from their existing squad. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026.
Outgoing
Trevoh Chalobah to Como — Como expressed an interest in the England defender, whom Chelsea values at £30 million plus a further £5 million in potential add-ons. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 27 June 2026.
Crystal Palace
Outgoing
Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea — Lacroix is high on Chelsea’s list of centre-back targets and had also attracted interest from other clubs. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026.
Everton
Incoming
Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United — Everton expressed an interest in signing the West Ham captain, although his club are desperate to retain him following relegation. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026.
Manchester City
Incoming
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest — Manchester City agreed a £116 million deal with Forest for the England midfielder. Anderson is expected to undergo a medical in the United States while representing England at the World Cup. — Ben Fisher, The Guardian, 25 June 2026.
Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United — Manchester City retained an interest in the midfielder despite also progressing their move for Anderson. — Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Manchester United
Incoming
Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United — Manchester United retained an interest in the midfielder and are considering whether to make an offer, although Tottenham are prepared to pay more to complete the transfer. — Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth — United made an initial enquiry for Scott but were informed that Bournemouth did not want to sell him. — Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United — Manchester United are tracking the winger following West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026.
Newcastle United
Outgoing
Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City or Arsenal — Newcastle rejected an offer worth almost £80 million from Tottenham. Manchester City remained interested, while Arsenal had also considered the midfielder. — Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Nottingham Forest
Incoming
Lucas Bergvall from Tottenham Hotspur — Forest held talks over a potential £45 million move for Bergvall as they searched for a replacement for Anderson. The Sweden midfielder wants to leave Tottenham. — Ben Fisher, The Guardian, 25 June 2026.
Outgoing
Elliot Anderson to Manchester City — Forest agreed to sell Anderson to Manchester City for £116 million, setting a record fee for a British player. — Ben Fisher, The Guardian, 25 June 2026.
Sunderland
Outgoing
Granit Xhaka to Chelsea — Chelsea identified Xhaka as a midfield target, although Sunderland are determined to retain him and were expected to resist any approach. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 27 June 2026.
Tottenham Hotspur
Incoming
Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United — Tottenham continue to push for the midfielder after Newcastle rejected an offer worth almost £80 million. Newcastle were expected to demand a significantly higher fee. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026; Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United — Tottenham enter the race for Fernandes and are prepared to pay approximately £85 million, although Manchester United also retain an interest. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026; Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth — Tottenham are among the clubs interested in the midfielder, although Bournemouth stated that they do not want to sell him. — Sky Sports News, 24 June 2026.
Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United — Tottenham are considering a move for the winger following West Ham’s relegation. Chelsea and Manchester United are also monitoring him. — Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian, 23 June 2026.
Outgoing
Lucas Bergvall to Nottingham Forest — Forest held talks over a potential £45 million move for the midfielder, who wants to leave Tottenham in search of a new challenge. — Ben Fisher, The Guardian, 25 June 2026.