Fulham has agreed to sign 22-year-old forward Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid in a deal reportedly worth £35 million. The transfer is structured similarly to that of fellow Madrid midfielder Cesar Palacios, acquired for £8.5 million, with Real Madrid retaining a 30 percent sell-on clause and matching rights. The club, now managed by former Real Madrid player Álvaro Arbeloa, is also reportedly interested in Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri and Southampton’s Shea Charles.
In other transfer developments, Inter Milan confirmed the signing of England defender John Stones on a two-year contract following his free transfer from Manchester City. Stones, 32, completed his medical at Inter headquarters before finalizing the deal. Meanwhile, Manchester City are close to finalizing talks with Lille over the transfer of 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, having agreed personal terms, but Lille is keen to retain the player for an additional season. Bouaddi’s value has risen sharply to approximately £80 million following a strong showing at the World Cup. City are also pursuing a goalkeeper to replace James Trafford, who recently joined Leeds United, and have offered a two-year contract to Marseille's Geronimo Rulli.
Bournemouth is poised to complete a £21.6 million signing of Benfica defender Antonio Silva after the Portuguese club’s Europa League qualifier against St. Gallen. Brentford has agreed on a £41 million deal for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare, with the 24-year-old expected to travel to the UK for a medical. A sell-on clause is included in the deal, with former club Rapid Vienna also set to receive a percentage.
Coventry City is reportedly exploring a move to re-sign Brazilian midfielder Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United. Hamer, who scored 19 goals in 132 appearances for the Sky Blues, including the winner in the 2023 Championship play-off final, could return to the club.
Tottenham Hotspur has secured the signature of Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali in a £100 million transfer, marking one of the Premier League’s highest-profile moves this summer. Tonali, 26, completed his move after three seasons at Newcastle United and had discussions with both Tottenham and Manchester City before choosing Spurs. Speaking from Sydney, where Spurs have been training, Tonali described the decision-making process as quick and decisive, citing a desire to find the best fit for his family and career.
Tonali emphasized the role of Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi and the club’s leadership in his decision, highlighting their passion and vision for the team's future. He described feeling a strong connection to Spurs’ evolving squad and culture and expressed optimism about the season ahead under De Zerbi’s tactical approach.
In addition to Tonali, Tottenham has invested £85 million in West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes to bolster their midfield options. Tonali acknowledged the pressures associated with his £100 million transfer fee but stressed the importance of approaching his new role with professionalism and dedication rather than focusing on the monetary value.
Tonali’s background includes nearly a decade at Brescia, the hometown club of De Zerbi, which he described as a “mini connection” that contributed to their rapport. He praised his former manager Eddie Howe at Newcastle but noted a shift in coaching style under De Zerbi, emphasizing tactical work and ball possession, which aligns with his playing style.