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Gonzalo Garcia signs new Real Madrid deal

🚨🤍 Official, confirmed. Gonzalo García signs new deal at Real Madrid until June 2030.

No plans to let him leave after becoming top scorer at Club World Cup and really appreciated by Xabi Alonso. pic.twitter.com/IaVRJGFDX2

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 8, 2025

Bournemouth join race for Koni De Winter

🚨🇧🇪 EXCL: Bournemouth join Inter in the race to sign Koni De Winter as new centre back from Genoa.

Inter want De Winter as talks already took place but might need to sell a CB before proceeding.#AFCB see De Winter as option when Zabarnyi leaves.

🎥🇮🇹 https://t.co/CqlxmzvsCC pic.twitter.com/ttWrgH7qYQ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 31, 2025

Maresca wants to sign new centre-back

🚨👀 Enzo Maresca: “It’s a priority for me to get a new centre back. We will see if we go for it”. pic.twitter.com/GxfgjxjZs7

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 8, 2025

Former MLS MVP Acosta transferred to Fluminense

'His legacy in MLS is undeniable' - Former league MVP Lucho Acosta transferred to Fluminense from FC Dallas

The Argentine was a standout performer in MLS, but is returning to South America to join the Brazilian giants

Lucho Acosta, the 2023 MLS MVP, has been transferred from FC Dallas to Brazilian giants Fluminense for a fee of nearly of $4M, plus add-ons. Acosta signed for FCD in February, joining from FC Cincinnati, and departed the club after just seven months.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Neto joins Botafogo

🚨🇧🇷 Former Arsenal and Bournemouth GK Neto joins Botafogo on two year deal, agreement signed until June 2027. pic.twitter.com/HuG9mZIpjc

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 8, 2025

Broja secures Chelsea exit in £20m transfer to Burnley

Armando Broja has left Chelsea and completed a permanent transfer to Burnley for a reported £20 million fee. The 23-year-old Albania striker has penned a five-year deal with the Clarets, following Lesley Ugochukwu in making the switch from Stamford Bridge to Turf Moor this week as Burnley prepare for their return to the Premier League. Burnley have confirmed the signing of Broja from Chelsea. The striker, who made 38 appearances for the Blues over the years, struggled to nail down a regular spot and spent time on loan at several clubs.

Parkinson confirms two Wrexham stars will leave the club

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed that two promotion heroes do not have a future at the club ahead of their Championship opener.

Parkinson has confirmed that striker Ollie Palmer and wing-back Jacob Mendy have been told to find new teams to join for the upcoming season. The Wrexham boss, who described Palmer as a "great servant" to the Welsh outfit, also suggested there could be more exits before the transfer window shuts, without naming names.

Newcastle consider moves for Kolo Muani and Aghehowa

Newcastle are interested in signing both Randal Kolo Muani and Samu Aghehowa as they continue to plan for a successor to Alexander Isak.

Per The Athletic, Newcastle are considering a move for Aghehowa at Porto as they continue succession planning for Isak's potential exit. Amid the context of their multiple snubs, Newcastle are also considering a move for PSG's Kolo Muani, per Florian Plettenberg, but they face serious competition from Juventus.

Arsenal wonderkid Nwaneri signs new contract

Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal to put to bed any speculation over his future in north London.

Arsenal have confirmed Nwaneri has signed a new contract at the Emirates after breaking into Mikel Arteta's first-team squad. Reports had claimed that the Gunners were concerned about the teenager's future, but he has now put to bed any speculation by penning fresh terms with the north London giants. BBC Sport's Alex Howell states the deal will run until 2030.

Chelsea won't sign new defender despite Colwill's ACL injury

Chelsea do not intend to sign a new defender despite Levi Colwill's ACL injury. The Blues were dealt a major injury blow earlier this week as Colwill sustained an ACL injury during pre-season training and later underwent surgery. The English defender will be sidelined for a significant period of time during the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, the Blues do not have an 'emergency plan' to enter the transfer market.

According to Fabrizio Romano, despite Colwill's injury blow, the Blues have no 'emergency plan' to enter the transfer market and sign a replacement for the England international. The club have full faith in the existing roster, which has been further bolstered with the arrival of Jorrel Hato from Ajax for €43m (£37.5m).