Fabrizio Romano transfer readout — August 24, 2026

Here is the latest transfer picture based on updates published by transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano on Monday, August 24.

Newcastle agree £50m deal for Nico González

Newcastle United have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Nico González.

Romano gave the transfer his “here we go” confirmation after reporting that Newcastle had made significant progress overnight. The agreement is worth £47 million plus £3 million in add-ons, with González approving the move and ready to become an important part of Newcastle’s project.

The agreement followed Newcastle’s late-Sunday push to complete negotiations with City and the player.

Man City beat Tottenham into race for Cody Gakpo

Manchester City have entered the battle with Tottenham Hotspur for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.

City contacted Gakpo’s representatives on Monday and opened talks, while Tottenham remain actively involved after verbally agreeing personal terms with the Netherlands international in July.

However, Liverpool’s position could determine whether either club succeeds. Romano reported that Liverpool will only sanction Gakpo’s departure if they can bring in two wingers before the transfer deadline, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola remaining their priority.

Gakpo must also decide between his options should Liverpool approve a sale.

Man City agree €40m-plus deal for Palmeiras winger Allan

Manchester City have also reached a verbal agreement with Palmeiras for Brazilian winger Allan.

After making progress in negotiations overnight, City agreed a package worth €40 million guaranteed plus add-ons. Documents were being exchanged between the clubs on Monday evening, prompting Romano to give the deal his “here we go” confirmation.

The winger is now expected to join Enzo Maresca’s squad as City continue an aggressive end to the transfer window.

Arsenal ready to sell Martinelli as Al Hilal close in

Gabriel Martinelli could be heading for Saudi Arabia after Al Hilal advanced negotiations with Arsenal.

Al Hilal initially made formal club-to-club contact for the Brazilian, who indicated he was open to the move. By Monday afternoon, negotiations had reached their final stages, with a fee of around £50 million to £55 million under discussion.

Romano reported that Arsenal are prepared to accept the proposal and sell Martinelli, although negotiations over personal terms were still continuing and the player had yet to make his final decision.

Martinelli is currently ahead of Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição among Al Hilal’s winger targets.

Ayyoub Bouaddi heads to Man City in €100m transfer

Manchester City’s huge move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is also approaching completion.

The Morocco international was scheduled to fly to Manchester on Monday after City agreed a package of €95 million plus €5 million in add-ons.

Romano said Bouaddi’s family had already visited Manchester City several weeks earlier and the midfielder is set to sign a five-year contract containing an additional one-year option.

The transfer represents one of City’s biggest investments of the summer.

Christopher Nkunku set for RB Leipzig medical

Christopher Nkunku is closing in on a return to RB Leipzig from Chelsea.

Romano reported that the French attacker is scheduled to travel to Germany for medical examinations and the signing of his contract.

His medical has been booked for Tuesday as Leipzig move towards completing the transfer.

Aston Villa and Atlético battle for Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson is expected to leave Chelsea before the transfer window closes, but Chelsea are only interested in a permanent sale.

Aston Villa have maintained daily contact with the parties involved and could accelerate their pursuit if Ollie Watkins completes his proposed transfer to Al Hilal.

Atlético Madrid are also interested and continue to push for Jackson, leaving the Chelsea striker at the centre of another potentially significant late-window battle.

Nottingham Forest push to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea

Nottingham Forest have stepped up negotiations for Chelsea striker Liam Delap.

Forest were expected to make direct contact with Chelsea following Monday’s game as they attempt to close an agreement.

Talks are already underway with both Chelsea and Delap’s representatives, with Romano reporting that negotiations remain active and the deal is firmly in play.

Juventus agree Kamil Grabara loan from Wolfsburg

Juventus have reached an agreement to sign Wolfsburg goalkeeper Kamil Grabara.

The Poland international had already agreed personal terms and has now received the green light for the move.

The deal will initially be a loan containing an option to buy, completing a reshuffle of Juventus’ goalkeeping department that also involves Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin.

Mattia Perin agrees Palermo move

Perin is heading in the opposite direction after Palermo reached an agreement with Juventus for the goalkeeper.

Romano reported late Sunday that the deal had been agreed, with Perin’s medical scheduled for early this week.

His departure helped clear the way for Juventus to accelerate their move for Grabara.

Di Gregorio’s Bournemouth loan contains €1.5m penalty clause

Michele Di Gregorio’s move from Juventus to Bournemouth has also been finalised, with all documents signed.

The goalkeeper joins Bournemouth on loan with a €14 million purchase option.

There is an unusual additional provision: if Bournemouth decide not to activate that option in June 2027, they will instead be required to pay Juventus €1.5 million.

Como prepare new bid for Moise Kean

Como continue to push for Fiorentina striker Moise Kean and are preparing another official proposal.

Kean was named among Fiorentina’s substitutes on Monday while negotiations continued.

Crucially, Romano reported that the striker has already fully agreed personal terms with Como, leaving the clubs to find an agreement over the transfer fee.

Roma abandon Luis Henrique deal

AS Roma’s attempt to sign Inter winger Luis Henrique has collapsed.

Romano reported that contrary to suggestions that an agreement had been close, the deal never reached that stage and is now considered off by Roma.

Inter had been prepared to sanction the Brazilian’s departure, but Luis Henrique did not agree personal terms with Roma.

Newcastle shut door on Lewis Hall move to Man United

Manchester United will not be signing Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall.

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle emphatically ruled out the England international’s departure amid speculation linking him with Old Trafford.

Romano relayed Jaissle’s position on Monday, effectively ending United’s hopes of completing a deal for Hall during the closing days of the window.

With the deadline approaching, several of Monday’s biggest stories remain interconnected: Martinelli’s possible Arsenal exit, Jackson’s Chelsea departure, Gakpo’s future at Liverpool and Manchester City’s continuing recruitment drive could all produce further movement before the window shuts.