Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 opener against Rennes will be played at Roazhon Park on 23 August rather than the Parc des Princes. PSG confirmed that successive heatwaves damaged the pitch to the point that conditions could not adequately protect player safety.
Arsenal are reported to have reached an agreement with Aston Villa for England defender Ezri Konsa in a package worth about £50–51 million. The transfer is not official: neither club has announced it, and a completed medical or signed contract has not been confirmed.
Reuters, Sky Sports and The Guardian report that Manchester City have accepted a £65.4 million bid from Barcelona for Rodri. The clubs have not yet announced an official transfer and formalities remain incomplete.
Inter have confirmed the permanent signing of Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur. The English wing-back has signed until 30 June 2031, while the clubs did not disclose the fee.
Paris Saint-Germain have officially signed Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract until 2031. Both clubs confirmed the transfer on 15 August 2026 without disclosing the fee.
Atlético Madrid have officially signed Tottenham captain Cristian Romero on a contract until 30 June 2031. Both clubs confirmed the agreement on 15 August 2026 without disclosing the fee.
Manchester City did not submit a bid for Enzo Fernández by Chelsea’s reported deadline, while manager Enzo Maresca said the club would make no new signings on Friday. There is no official transfer or agreement.
Paris Saint-Germain are close to an agreement with Barcelona for Ferran Torres, according to reports from David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano. Neither club has confirmed the transfer, so the move is not being presented as completed.
Roma have confirmed the permanent signing of Argentina right-back Nahuel Molina from Atlético Madrid. Both clubs announced the agreement on 12 August 2026 without disclosing the fee or length of contract.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano. The 28-year-old has signed a contract through 2031 and joins Xabi Alonso’s squad immediately.
Elena Rybakina recovered from a set down and twice from a break behind in the second set to beat Naomi Osaka 4–6, 7–6(5), 6–4. The world No. 2 secured her 14th WTA 1000 semi-final.