The second week of July has been led by Tottenham completing Sandro Tonali’s move from Newcastle United, Arsenal stepping up their pursuit of Bruno Guimarães, Manchester United agreeing a deal for Andrey Santos, Manchester City beating Arsenal to Jeremy Monga, and Brentford adding Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson.
Arsenal
Incoming
Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United — Arsenal are ready to step up their interest after the midfielder told Newcastle he wants to join the Premier League champions. Arsenal have held talks with his representatives and are preparing an offer in the region of £60 million, although no formal club-to-club approach has been made at this stage. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Illan Meslier from Leeds United — Arsenal have lined up the signing of the goalkeeper on a free transfer following his Leeds exit. — The Guardian, 9 July 2026.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa — Rogers remains Arsenal’s leading attacking target, although Villa are expected to demand more than £100 million. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid — Álvarez is viewed as an alternative attacking option, although he is expected to cost around £130 million and prefers Barcelona if he leaves Atlético. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Outgoing
Leandro Trossard to Besiktas — Arsenal are expected to allow the winger to join Besiktas after the Turkish club agreed a £17 million fee. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Christian Nørgaard could leave Arsenal — The midfielder is among the Arsenal players who could be allowed to depart as the club consider further midfield changes. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Kepa Arrizabalaga to Italian or Spanish clubs — The goalkeeper is hoping to leave Arsenal in search of more regular football, with clubs in Italy and Spain interested. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Aston Villa
Outgoing
Morgan Rogers to Arsenal — Arsenal maintain Rogers as their leading attacking target, but Aston Villa are expected to demand more than £100 million. — Ed Aarons, The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Brentford
Incoming
Jaidon Anthony from Burnley — Brentford have completed the permanent signing of the winger on a four-year contract, with the club holding an option for a further year. — Brentford FC, 7 July 2026.
Callum Wilson from West Ham United — Brentford have signed the striker on a free transfer following his departure from West Ham, with Wilson agreeing a one-year contract. — Brentford FC and Reuters, 9 July 2026.
Outgoing
Romelle Donovan to Sheffield United — The attacking midfielder has joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan. — Brentford FC, 8 July 2026.
Chelsea
Outgoing
Tyrique George to Everton — The winger has completed a permanent transfer to Everton after his previous loan spell at the club. — Chelsea FC and The Guardian, 6 July 2026.
Andrey Santos to Manchester United — Manchester United have agreed to pay Chelsea £48 million plus a further £2 million in add-ons for the midfielder. — The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Everton
Incoming
Tyrique George from Chelsea — Everton have completed the permanent signing of the winger, with the deal potentially rising to £24 million. — The Guardian and Chelsea FC, 6 July 2026.
Fulham
Outgoing
Harry Wilson to Leeds United — Wilson has left Fulham following the expiry of his contract and joined Leeds on a four-year deal. — Leeds United and Fulham FC, 8 July 2026.
Ipswich Town
Incoming
Emersonn from Toulouse — Ipswich have signed the Brazilian striker from Toulouse on a five-year contract. — Ipswich Town and Reuters, 8 July 2026.
Leeds United
Contract Renewals
Alex Cairns — The goalkeeper has signed a new two-year contract, extending his stay at Leeds until 2028. — Leeds United, 10 July 2026.
Incoming
Harry Wilson from Fulham — Leeds have completed the signing of the Wales international on a four-year contract after his Fulham deal expired. — Leeds United, 8 July 2026.
Outgoing
Illan Meslier to Arsenal — Meslier is lined up to join Arsenal on a free transfer after leaving Leeds. — The Guardian, 9 July 2026.
Manchester City
Incoming
Jeremy Monga from Leicester City — Manchester City have beaten Arsenal to the signing of the winger, with the deal reported to be worth £12.5 million. — The Guardian and Manchester City, 11 July 2026.
Manchester United
Incoming
Andrey Santos from Chelsea — Manchester United have agreed a deal worth £48 million plus £2 million in add-ons for the Chelsea midfielder. — The Guardian, 8 July 2026.
Newcastle United
Incoming
Sean Steur from Ajax — Newcastle have signed the Dutch midfielder from Ajax on a five-year deal. — Newcastle United, 9 July 2026.
Johan Manzambi from Freiburg — Newcastle have agreed a £51.5 million deal for the Switzerland midfielder, who is expected to sign a long-term contract once his World Cup commitments allow the transfer to be finalised. — Louise Taylor, The Guardian, 9 July 2026.
Outgoing
Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur — Tonali has completed a move to Tottenham for an initial £92.5 million, with the fee potentially rising to £100 million. — The Guardian and Tottenham Hotspur, 6 July 2026.
Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal — Bruno has told Newcastle he wants to join Arsenal, although Newcastle insist he is not for sale and Arsenal have not submitted a formal offer. — Ed Aarons and Louise Taylor, The Guardian, 8–9 July 2026.
Tottenham Hotspur
Incoming
Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United — Tottenham have completed the signing of the Italy midfielder in a deal worth an initial £92.5 million, potentially rising to £100 million. — Tottenham Hotspur and The Guardian, 6 July 2026.