Winkelman exits MK Dons as Kuwaiti investor takes reins
August 12 – MK Dons have officially transitioned to new ownership under a Kuwait-based consortium, marking the end of Pete Winkelman’s 21-year tenure as the club’s owner.
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Transfer talk: High spending Hammers nail key targets
August 9 – West Ham have been busy in the transfer market this week, securing three top deals in the form of Niclas Fullkrug (€27 million from BVB), Crysencio Summerville (€30 million from Leeds) and Guido Rodriguez on a free from Real Betis.
Barca feed on cash for new signings from Aramark catering supplier
August 8 – FC Barcelona have managed to distance themselves from the danger of breaking LaLiga’s financial fair play rules with the signing of a deal with their US catering supplier Aramark who will pick up the debt owed by Libero.
Red Bull buys into Asia with acquisition of Omiya Ardija in Japan
August 7 – Red Bull has announced a new addition to its growing football club portfolio, turning to the Japanese J-League as it branches out into club ownership in the Asian region for the first time.
Right player, wrong price? SciSports and FootballTransfers roll out ETV transfer valuation tool
August 6 – With the summer transfer window in full swing and some big name player deals still to be done, the outcomes are inevitably down to negotiation, but what is the true value of a player?
bet365 removed from Stoke City ownership but stays within the family as John Coates takes over
August 6 – EFL Championship club Stoke City have announced a significant change in its ownership structure, with the Championship side now being solely owned by bet365 co-CEO John Coates.
Transfer talk: Guehi set to stick with Newcastle, Liverpool scout overseas markets
August 6 – Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, with a figure of £60 million rumoured to be enough to secure the 24-year-old’s services. The player impressed during England’s run to the final of Euro 2024, becoming the standout player of a star-studded back line in his first major tournament with England.
Bordeaux now booted into fourth tier of French leagues
August 5 – Former French champions Bordeaux, who recently went into receivership, have been dealt an even more bitter blow than anticipated after being demoted to the fourth-tier National 2 – one division lower than expected.
Mbappé buys controlling stage in Ligue 2 Caen
August 1 – France and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé has become a club owner, completing a takeover of French Ligue 2 side Caen.
Transfer talk: Saudi’s make first big summer move with Diaby’s €60m signing
July 31 – It has been a quiet week for the major European leagues as Saudi player investment takes centre stage in the transfer market once again.
Asset sales sees Textor boost OL revenue to $399m
July 30 – Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais, owned by controversial US investor John Textor, has reported record revenue of €368.3 million ($399 million) for the 2023-24 financial year, marking a 27% increase from the previous year’s €289.7 million.
Transfer talk: PSG tipped for Sancho; Williams has picked his big club move
July 29 – Paris Saint Germain are leading the race to sign out of favour Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. A PSG player could move in the other direction to ease Manchester United’s £50 million asking price for the 24-year-old.
Real Madrid bust €1bn mark with promise of more to come
July 26 – Real Madrid has reported a 27% rise in operating income for the 2023/24 financial year to €1.073 billion, an increase of €230 million and making it the first football club to break the €1 billion mark.
With no white knight to save them, France’s Girondins Bordeaux file for bankruptcy
July 26 – Girondins Bordeaux, one of France’s most historic and iconic clubs, have filed for bankruptcy and dropped their pro team status just days after they were relegated to the third tier of French football and the owners of Liverpool withdrew from takeover talks.
Transfer talk: Olmo will be going somewhere but Barca bid rejected, Pep says De Bryne is going nowhere
Friday 26 – Manchester City have reportedly made an offer to RB Leipzig for 26-year-old Spain midfielder Dani Olmo. The player was a standout performer of Euro 2024 and could be available for a fee of around £60 million.