Overview
- Ronald Araujo completed a season‑long loan from Barcelona to Liverpool, a deal confirmed on Tuesday that includes a reported option for Liverpool to buy him next summer for a pre‑agreed fee.
- Liverpool have also agreed personal terms with Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola and remain in fee talks with PSG while a significant valuation gap persists.
- Arsenal and Manchester United have lodged enquiries for Club Brugge left‑back Joaquin Seys, with multiple reports suggesting Arsenal are currently ahead in the race for the 21‑year‑old.
- Aston Villa are exploring a loan for Real Madrid forward Endrick as well as pursuing midfielder João Palhinha, showing how clubs are mixing loans and new bids to cover immediate squad needs.
- The market dynamic is driving linked moves and pivots — Manchester City are closing on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, Real Madrid have tied down Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Barcelona are open to selling fringe high‑value defenders such as Jules Kounde to raise funds.