Kick Off: Vazquez joins Leverkusen, Chukwuemeka signs formal contract with BVB

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OFFICIAL: Lucas Vazquez joins Bayer Leverkusen as free agent

Bayer Leverkusen announce that they sign Lucas Vazquez with a contract until 2027.

OFFICIAL: Dortmund sign Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka with contract until 2030

Dortmund announce that they sign Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka with a contract until 2030.

These Things Happen

Three new clubs will participate in UCL for the first time in their history

🏆 Following the play-off matches played tonight in the UEFA Champions League, three teams will participate in the Champions League for the first time in their history.

Nicolas Jackson's agent breaks silence on transfer saga as deal 'confirmed'

Nicolas Jackson's agent has spoken publicly about his client's wish to move away from Stamford Bridge with the Chelsea striker looking set to leave before next week's deadline

Alexander Isak: Second Liverpool bid imminent 'as Newcastle make fresh stance'

The striker remains in exile, and a resolution could finally be reached in the final week of the transfer window.

Romano: The deal for Garnacho to join Chelsea is very close to complete

According to Romano, Alejandro Garnacho and Chelsea, deal remains very advanced with all parties expected it to happen.

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes sends strong Isak message to club bosses

Alexander Isak is continuing to push for a move away from Newcastle but is no closer to an exit after going on strike. The forward has complained of "broken promises" after failing to secure a move to Liverpool

Ugarte spotted with Mbappe’s ex as MU star and new girlfriend head to Waitrose

MANUEL UGARTE has been spotted with his new partner, Georgia May Heath, the ex-girlfriend of Ugarte's former PSG teammate, Kylian Mbappe

Blockbuster move: Chelsea submit late €50m bid for Barcelona star

Barcelona have made it perfectly clear that they are open to late moves in the transfer window, and it appears that their strategy has worked. Chelsea have decided to move for one of the players that has been put in the shop window, Fermin Lopez.

Romano: Piero Hincapié has said yes to Arsenal with a long term contract

According to Romano, Piero Hincapié has said yes to Arsenal and personal terms have been agreed.

Mykhailo Mudryk’s doping ban a blessing in disguise for Blues

MYKHAILO MUDRYK was hardly a Chelsea success story even before he was suspended for failing an anti-doping test.

Real Madrid set sights on shock move for Manchester United midfielder

Real Madrid could add one more signing to Xabi Alonso’s squad before the summer transfer window closes on Monday evening, with plans in place for a new midfielder to arrive if Dani Ceballos ends up joining Marseille. There have been rumours of interest being shown in Adam Wharton, but now another England international has come up on the club’s radar.

Man City only have themselves to blame for James Trafford issue

Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford had a game to forget against Tottenham, but he isn't exactly being helped to settle

Rio Ngumoha has Chelsea furious: How London-born boy went to EPL stardom

Rio Ngumoha announced himself in style on Monday night as he scored a 100th-minute winner for Liverpool against Newcastle to earn the Reds a 3-2 victory with virtually the final kick of what was a feisty contest at St. James' Park.

Romano: Alexander Isak maintains clear stance - he wants Liverpool move

According to Romano, Isak still wants to join Liverpool after recent talks. 

Bruno Fernandes bombshell with star 'open to move' after rejecting £300m deal

Bruno Fernandes has been the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia this summer and the Manchester United captain has made a decision about his long-term future

Bruno Fernandes predicted Mainoo's downfall as heartbreaking footage emerges

Kobbie Mainoo has struggled to replicate his impact and form of the last two seasons, and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes once predicted that the young star may eventually struggle

Romano: Porto official bid for Jakub Kiwior has just been received by Arsenal

According to Romano, FC Porto official bid for Jakub Kiwior has just been received by Arsenal.

Garnacho spotted with brunette after ‘love split’ as outcast waits for transfer

MANCHESTER UNITED outcast Alejandro Garnacho has been spotted with a mystery brunette as speculation over his future continues.

What They Say

Jose Mourinho urges Fenerbahce to sign 26-year-old Real Madrid star

Real Madrid are on course to be busy in the lead-up to the summer transfer window closing on Monday evening, especially in regards to outgoings. Dani Ceballos is edging closer to joining Marseille, while Rodrygo is still attracting strong interest from the Premier League – and another that could leave is Andriy Lunin.

Fixtures Of The Day

DFB Pokal

SV Wehen Wiesbaden VS Bayern  2025/08/27 18:45 UTC

EFL Cup

Grimsby Town VS Manchester United  2025/08/27 19:00 UTC

North American Leagues Cup

Inter Miami VS Orlando City  2025/08/28 00:30 UTC