Fabrizio Romano transfer readout — August 29, 2026

Here is the transfer readout from Romano’s updates over the past 20 hours.

Enzo Fernandez agrees personal terms with Manchester City

Manchester City have a verbal agreement with Enzo Fernandez over personal terms as they explore a blockbuster move for the Chelsea midfielder.

Romano reports that City have yet to submit an official bid, with Chelsea retaining control over the asking price. Club-to-club contact is expected, while Fernandez could again be left out of Chelsea’s squad this weekend.

Liverpool set Barcola medical after £123m agreement

Bradley Barcola is closing in on his Liverpool move after the Reds booked his medical for Sunday.

Romano says documents have been exchanged and approved for a deal worth £106 million plus £17 million in add-ons. The Paris Saint-Germain winger is expected to sign a five-year contract running until June 2031.

Aston Villa closing €55m Ibrahim Mbaye deal

Aston Villa are moving towards completing the signing of PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye.

The Senegalese winger was authorised to travel and undergo the first stage of his medical on Saturday, with the €55 million transfer expected to be completed on Sunday.

Toby Collyer leaves Manchester United for West Brom

Toby Collyer has signed the documents completing his permanent transfer from Manchester United to West Bromwich Albion.

The deal is worth £3 million initially, potentially rising by another £5 million in add-ons, while United have retained a 40 per cent sell-on clause.

Atlético Madrid step up Jonathan David pursuit

Atlético Madrid remain in talks with Jonathan David’s representatives and Juventus over a late move for the striker.

David is among Atlético’s top three attacking targets, with the structure of any proposed transfer expected to determine whether an agreement can be reached.

Genoa agree deal for Robinho Jr

Genoa have reached a verbal agreement to sign 18-year-old Brazilian attacker Robinho Jr from Santos.

The son of former Brazil star Robinho will join on loan with an option to buy and is already in Italy ahead of completing the move.

Cody Gakpo future hangs in balance

Liverpool are preparing for decisive talks over Cody Gakpo amid strong interest from Manchester City and Tottenham.

Romano says City remain heavily involved, while Spurs have pursued Gakpo since July. Liverpool, however, will sanction a departure only if they can secure a top-level replacement.

Arsenal agree €4.5m Bartishvili deal

Arsenal have agreed a €4.5 million deal for 17-year-old Georgian midfielder Andria Bartishvili.

The teenager will undergo a London medical next week and sign a five-year contract, although he will formally join Arsenal in 2027 after turning 18.

Augsburg strike Juma Bah loan agreement

Augsburg have reached a verbal agreement to sign Manchester City centre-back Juma Bah.

The defender will move to Germany on loan despite interest from clubs in Spain and Italy. The agreement contains a non-mandatory purchase option worth more than €20 million.

Sassuolo agree Ćaleta-Car move

Sassuolo have reached a verbal agreement with Lyon for Croatian centre-back Duje Ćaleta-Car.

Romano reported that the Serie A club have successfully moved to bring the defender back to Italy as the window approaches its conclusion.

Cagliari agree Yanis Massolin loan

Cagliari have agreed to sign Yanis Massolin on loan with a €7 million purchase option.

Inter will retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause as well as a buy-back option as part of the arrangement.

Roma seal Leonardo Balerdi deal

Roma have agreed a deal for Leonardo Balerdi on an initial paid loan with a purchase option that could become mandatory if specified conditions are met.

Balerdi subsequently arrived to complete the transfer.

Roma open talks for Luiz Henrique

Roma are also negotiating directly with Zenit St Petersburg over Brazilian winger Luiz Henrique.

The player has been offered to the Italian club, which has requested details of the conditions needed to complete a transfer.

Real Madrid land Sergio Martínez

Real Madrid have agreed a €3 million deal to sign 19-year-old Sergio Martínez from Racing Santander.

The highly rated defender will join immediately rather than return to Racing on loan and has agreed a contract until 2030 after rejecting interest from England, Germany and Saudi Arabia.

Kessié returns to Atalanta after Juventus talks collapse

Franck Kessié has completed a return to Atalanta as a free agent following the collapse of negotiations with Juventus.

Atalanta submitted a contract proposal on Saturday before quickly reaching an agreement and securing the former AC Milan midfielder’s signature.

Fiorentina close in on €20m Alieu Njie deal

Fiorentina are advancing towards an agreement with Torino for Alieu Njie.

Personal terms are settled on a contract until 2030, with an option for another season. Club negotiations are centred on €16 million plus €4 million in potential add-ons.

Pape Matar Sarr offered to Juventus

Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has been offered to Juventus following the collapse of the Kessié negotiations.

Sarr has permission to leave Spurs, although Monaco are currently leading the race after several days of talks.

Galatasaray explore Youssouf Fofana loan

Galatasaray asked AC Milan about Youssouf Fofana while negotiating Rafael Leão’s transfer.

Fofana could leave Milan on loan and is reportedly receptive to making Galatasaray the next stop in his career.

Galatasaray advance Deniz Gül talks

Galatasaray are simultaneously pushing to sign Porto forward Deniz Gül.

The Turkish champions have offered more than €12 million, negotiations are advancing and Gül has already given his approval to the proposed move.

Nottingham Forest agree £22m Daniel Munoz deal

Nottingham Forest have reached a £22 million agreement with Crystal Palace for Daniel Munoz.

Palace have authorised the Colombian full-back to travel for his medical on Sunday, with Munoz set to sign a contract running until June 2029.

Everton agree personal terms with Kenny Tete

Everton have agreed personal terms with Fulham right-back Kenny Tete, although the two clubs still need to settle the transfer.

Fulham are already in active negotiations for Rayo Vallecano’s Andrei Rațiu as a potential replacement.

Sofyan Amrabat agrees Ajax move

Ajax have reached a verbal agreement to sign Sofyan Amrabat as a free agent.

The Morocco international is available after leaving Fenerbahçe, with personal terms verbally settled for his return to Dutch football.

Edon Zhegrova open to Al-Ittihad switch

Edon Zhegrova has emerged as a serious option for Al-Ittihad as the Saudi club searches for a replacement for Moussa Diaby.

The Juventus winger is on a three-man shortlist and, according to Romano, would be open to the move.

Leon Bailey expected to leave Aston Villa

Leon Bailey could also be on the move before the deadline.

Romano says Aston Villa expect the Jamaican winger to depart, with Al-Diriyah, Hull City and Sevilla among the clubs that have asked about the conditions required to sign him.