AS Monaco are reported to be in advanced talks over the sale of Aleksandr Golovin, with Spartak Moscow and Zenit St Petersburg linked to the operation. No agreement, fee or destination has been confirmed.
Lewis Hall is reported to have agreed a new five-year contract with Newcastle United through summer 2031. The club have yet to announce it; wages, bonuses and any clauses remain unconfirmed.
Sheffield United have confirmed the signing of free agent Jordan Ayew. The Ghana forward has agreed a one-year contract and joins Chris Wilder’s squad immediately.
CD Eldense have confirmed that Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the club’s new owner. The transaction is not complete: it still requires final legal procedures, due diligence and authorisation from Spain’s High Council for Sports.
Avellino are exploring a move for James Rodríguez, with president Angelo Antonio D’Agostino confirming that the club have spoken to one of the player’s agents. No deal is complete and the financial terms remain unconfirmed.
Real Madrid beat Inter 2–1, Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's win at Porto and Aston Villa emerged with three points from a five-goal contest in Bruges. UEFA has confirmed all six opening-night results.
Alexis Mac Allister has confirmed Liverpool told him the club was not in a position to offer a new contract. The Argentina midfielder admitted he considered summer exit options but insisted he now wants to give 100% to the club.
Lazio have officially signed Portuguese defender Diogo Leite as a free agent. His contract runs for two years, with an option for two additional seasons.
UEFA has published the opening league-phase schedule: 18 matches across three nights, with Aston Villa, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Inter, Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal, PSG, Napoli, Manchester United and other major names immediately in action.
Fiorentina have officially brought Paolo Vanoli back as first-team head coach, one day after dismissing Fabio Grosso. Vanoli immediately led his first training session.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially signed Bertrand Traoré for the 2026–27 season. The winger arrives as a free agent after his Sunderland contract expired.