Major football clubs across Europe advanced negotiations for high-profile players during the summer transfer window on July 3, 2026, as teams finalize squad adjustments ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.
Key Transfer Developments
Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas reportedly reached a €20 million (£17.4 million) agreement with Premier League champions Arsenal to secure forward Leandro Trossard, who has one year remaining on his contract.
Arsenal expressed willingness to review offers for the Belgian international, though personal terms between the player and Besiktas have not yet been finalized.
Meanwhile, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola intends to retain captain Virgil van Dijk despite recent exit rumors suggesting the club would consider bids.
Van Dijk enters the final year of his contract on Merseyside, but recent assessments indicate he remains central to the team's plans for the next season.
Concurrently, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois commented on social media interactions involving newly acquired defender Marc Cucurella following Belgium's recent World Cup victory over Senegal.
"I’ve followed Cucurella now on Instagram but he hasn’t followed me back!" said Courtois.
The Spanish giants have expanded their roster this summer by signing Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, and Cucurella, with defender Denzel Dumfries also linked to the club.
"But hey, he’s not in the WhatsApp group yet," Courtois added.
In other developments, Newcastle United withdrew from the pursuit of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as they prepare for the departure of Sandro Tonali.
Monaco remains open to offers of approximately €40 million (£34.3 million) for the 22-year-old, who is also being tracked by Liverpool and Brighton.
Bournemouth firmly rejected transfer inquiries for midfielder Alex Scott, stating the 22-year-old is not for sale despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea.
Scott maintains two years on his contract at the Vitality Stadium, and the club aims to negotiate an extended deal.
Concurrently, Celtic finalized a contract extension to retain midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain following his contributions to their domestic league and cup victories.
"Celtic are delighted to announce that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has signed a new one-year deal with the club," a statement read on the club's official website.
The 32-year-old midfielder will remain with the Scottish Premiership champions until the conclusion of the 2026/27 season.
"I’m delighted to be staying at Celtic for another year," said Oxlade-Chamberlain. He previously joined the Glasgow-based club on a short-term six-month contract earlier in the year.
"It was an incredible time last season and to be part of that success in winning the league and Scottish Cup was so special," he added.
The veteran midfielder expressed readiness to begin pre-season preparations with his teammates.
"I’m really excited to be back and I’m looking forward to meeting up with the boys and getting to work ahead of what will hopefully be another successful season," he said.
Additionally, Tottenham Hotspur are evaluating an official approach for Atalanta wing-back Raoul Bellanova to bolster their defensive options.
The north London club has already completed signings for Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Martin Dubravka, and Mateus Fernandes during the current transfer cycle.
