Transfer News Update: Moves and Rumours | Tuesday, 28.07.26

Confirmed Transfers - Done Deals

  • Kjell Scherpen → Ipswich Town
  • From Union Saint-Gilloise for €10m.
  • The Dutch goalkeeper joins the Premier League via Union Saint-Gilloise, with a strong showing in the Jupiler Pro League last season where he secured 14 clean sheets.
  • Otávio → Eintracht Frankfurt
  • From CF Estrela Amadora for €4.5m.
  • The young Brazilian centre-back is transferred to the Bundesliga, aiming for continued growth and development in his career with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Latest Rumours - Who Could Move Next

  • Bruno Guimarães - linked with Arsenal
  • New contacts expected next week.
  • Arsenal are set to make an improved £70m bid, subject to Newcastle's decision on selling or not. There is no indication that the deal will fall through if Newcastle agrees to sell.
  • Nicolas Jackson - linked with Aston Villa
  • Long-standing interest from Premier League rivals.
  • Aston Villa has had a keen eye on Nicolas Jackson since May, with Unai Emery's backing for the striker. Reports of a possible loan are incorrect due to league transfer rules and the club's limited slot.
  • Jordan Henderson & Danny Welbeck - linked with Chelsea
  • Open to move with personal terms agreed.
  • Both Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck are ready to join Chelsea, and clubs are currently discussing personal terms. Henderson will arrive as a free agent after leaving Brentford, while discussions over Welbeck's transfer continue.
  • Francisco Conceição - linked with Manchester United
  • Interest confirmed at £43m (€50m).
  • New manager Michael Carrick wants to strengthen his attack by signing the Portugal winger from Juventus. Both clubs are in advanced talks, with Manchester United said to be ahead of Chelsea for Alex Scott from Bournemouth.

African Players on the Move - Watch List

  • Mounsef Bakrar → Al Ahly
  • From Dinamo Zagreb under a deal valued at around €3m.
  • The Algeria international is set to join Egyptian giants with potential to impact a squad seeking improvement.
  • Gustavo Varela → AC Monza
  • From Benfica B for an undisclosed fee.
  • The forward, eligible for both Portugal and Cape Verde, makes the step to Serie A where he will use his goals to drive Monza's attack.

What's Next

  • Arsenal is preparing a new bid for Bruno Guimarães.
  • Chelsea could have news on Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck soon.
  • Manchester United continues its pursuit of Francisco Conceição and Scott. Follow all the developments this week.