Not so hot summer transfer window still sees Premier League dominate spending
August 30 – With the summer transfer window closing tonight, data from the CIES Football Observatory shows transfer spend 13% down on the same period in 2023.
Finance
With bank interest rates hitting 55%, Trabzonspor opts for capital increase
August 28 – Ertuğrul Doğan, the president of Turkey’s Trabzonspor, is withdrawing the club from its loan agreement with the Banks Association of Turkey and instead raising money through an increase in capital.
Textor closing in on Everton deal, but still needs to offload Palace stake
August 22 – John Textor is closing in on an agreement in principle to buy Premier League Everton from Farhad Moshiri, but he has yet to complete on a buyer for his 45% stake in Crystal Palace.
Mbappé holds his hands out for PSG’s alleged unpaid €55m
August 21 – Kylian Mbappé is reported to have contacted UEFA over millions of unpaid fees allegedly due to him from his previous club, Paris St Germain.
Transfer talk: Saudis keep their hands in their pockets as Euro clubs feast on young player market
August 19 – With the new season underway in the wake of the summer’s international action, the movings of the transfer market continue to build pace with the end of the window in sight.
Ed Sheeran buys minority stake in Ipswich Town
August 16 – Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has secured a minority stake in Premier League club Ipswich Town. A lifelong fan of the Tractor Boys, Sheeran has acquired a 1.4% share in the newly promoted side.
Transfer talk: Chelsea turn focus to Osimhen, Ajax ponder Ramsdale deal
August 15 – After failing to agree terms with Samu Omorodion earlier this week which saw a move for the Atletico Madrid striker collapse, Chelsea have returned their focus to Nigeria and Napoli attacker Victor Osimhen. The player has also been strongly linked with PSG, who have since pulled away from negotiations.
Masters says Man City case needs resolution as Premier League trials new financial controls
August 14 – Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says “it is time” for Manchester City’s 115-charge case to “resolve itself” as the long-awaited hearing looks set to begin next month.
Everton’s long-tailed sale could keep the door open for Textor’s Eagle Holdings to swoop
August 13 – Eagle Holdings owner John Textor has reconfirmed his interest in Premier League Everton, describing the club as a “great, authentic English club”.
Serie A new boys Venezia rap their way to €40m of new money
August 13 – Canadian rapper Drake has officially become an investor in Venezia FC, newly promoted to Serie A, by joining global investment firm APEX.
Vinícius turns down €1bn Saudi offer to stay at Real Madrid
August 13 – Real Madrid’s Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior has rejected the chance to leave the club and move to Saudi Arabia on a contract which would have been worth almost €1 billion over five years, according to Spanish reports.
Transfer talk: Liverpool miss target, Chelsea keep spending, Saudis yet to make their moves
August 13 – Liverpool’s high-profile deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi has collapsed after the 25-year-old opted to remain at his boyhood club On an improved contract.
Bulgaria’s Maritsa Plovdiv appeals to fans for financial support
August 12 – Maritsa Plovdiv, one of Bulgaria’s best-known clubs, is facing bankruptcy. After being relegated to the third league and the withdrawal of the club’s main sponsor, financial support for the club looks to have dried up.
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.
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.