Spanish giants Real Madrid dominate the summer 2026 transfer stories as they struggle to finalize two key deals involving Vinícius Jr and Yan Diomande.

The Brazilian winger is set to hold talks with Madrid, with no breakthrough yet in contract renewal negotiations due to differences in valuation. Meanwhile, Diomande’s signing from RB Leipzig remains unresolved as negotiations continue.

In other transfer news, Tijjani Reijnders and Savinho of Manchester City have attracted interest from Premier League clubs, while Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly linked to Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea as they look to bolster their attack.

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Latest transfer stories (as of August 5, 2026)

Tijjani Reijnders (28), Manchester City’s Netherlands midfielder, has emerged as a £55m target for Nottingham Forest. (Mail)

Folarin Balogun (25), US striker, has been offered to Tottenham via intermediaries, with his future at Monaco uncertain. (Sun)

Spurs are in contact with Manchester City about Brazil winger Savinho (22), while also showing interest in Cody Gakpo (27) of Liverpool and Jean-Matteo Bahoya (21) of Eintracht Frankfurt. (Athletic)

If Savinho joins Tottenham, Manchester City will turn to Pedro Neto (26) of Chelsea, having already made contact with his camp. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid are set to resume contract talks with Vinícius Jr (26) but are unwilling to increase their latest offer, as Arsenal monitor the situation. (ESPN)

Chelsea are close to finalizing a deal with Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarría (28), who has agreed personal terms. (Athletic)

Tottenham are interested in Nicolas Jackson (25) of Chelsea, though no formal approach has been made. The Blues value him at £65m. (Mail)

Chelsea are eyeing Diogo Costa (26), Porto and Portugal goalkeeper, who has a €60m (£51m) release clause. (Mirror)

Manchester City have bid for Gerónimo Rulli (34), Marseille and Argentina goalkeeper, with negotiations underway. (Fabrizio Romano)

Newly promoted Hull City are rivalling West Ham for Manor Solomon (27), Tottenham and Israel winger, valued at about £20m. (The i Paper)

Manchester United view Morgan Gibbs-White (26) of Nottingham Forest as a potential replacement for captain Bruno Fernandes (31). (Mail)

Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in Jhon Lucumí (28), Bologna’s Colombia centre-back, also targeted by Juventus and Como. (Quotidiano Sportivo)

Former United winger Jadon Sancho (26) has agreements in principle with clubs in Europe, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East, as he assesses his options. (Sky Sports)

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