Monday 17th August, Transfer Rumours And Gossip

Volablog · Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min read · 👁 17
Monday 17th August, Transfer Rumours And Gossip
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65m

Juventus
have stepped up talks with Tottenham over a potential loan deal for Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with an option to buy the 29-year-old at the end of the season.

The move comes after Juventus ended their interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

The clubs held talks over the Argentina international, but the 33-year-old is now not expected to move to Turin this summer.

Meanwhile, Manchester City are interested in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as they look to strengthen their attacking options. However, City face competition from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the 26-year-old Portugal international.

At Real Madrid,
new manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly approved a move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Spain international, 27, has emerged as a target for the Spanish giants.

The future of Liam Delap at Chelsea also remains uncertain. Nottingham Forest have joined Everton in the race for the 23-year-old striker, who is keen to remain in the Premier League.

Everton are currently reported to be leading the chase after Chelsea informed Delap that he can leave this summer.

Newcastle United are preparing a €55 million (£47m) bid for Villarreal forward Georges Mikautadze. The 25-year-old Georgia international is also attracting interest from Barcelona.

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has meanwhile refused to rule out leaving Galatasaray this summer, handing a potential boost to Arsenal, who have been linked with the 27-year-old.

Coventry City are closing in on Guinea forward Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce after agreeing a deal for the 19-year-old.

Everton are also interested in Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier as manager David Moyes seeks further reinforcements before the transfer window closes.

West Ham United are close to completing a deal for Leeds United forward Joel Piroe, with negotiations for the 27-year-old Suriname international understood to be in their final stages.

Hull City are in advanced talks over a £21m deal for Panathinaikos forward Andreas Tetteh, although Roma are also interested in the Greece international.

Manchester United
are looking to generate more funds from their academy, with 19-year-old left-back Harry Amass among the players who could be sold for around £7m plus add-ons.

AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana has reportedly been left out of manager Ruben Amorim's plans for the new season. Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are interested in the 27-year-old France international.

Atletico Madrid have also entered the race for Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, hoping to beat Barcelona to his signature. Girona are understood to value the 26-year-old at around €25m (£21.3m).
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