Summer transfer window: Saibari, Dumfries, and Anderson top the week's deals
08 July 2026 13:20
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As the transfer window opens in many major European leagues, Kooora, in collaboration with eToro, is your primary source for following all major deals. Who will win the race to sign Ayoub Bouaddi? Will Michael Olise join Real Madrid? Follow all major transfers here throughout the summer!
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Nathan Aké (from Manchester City to Fenerbahçe - £7 million)
Nathan Aké closed a six-year trophy-laden chapter with Manchester City on July 4, after it was revealed that the Dutch player is leaving the Premier League to join Fenerbahçe.
The Turkish giants will pay an initial fee of £7 million, which could rise to £8.5 million with add-ons, for the former Bournemouth defender, who signed a three-year contract.
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Jaydon Anthony (from Burnley to Brentford - £15 million)
Brentford took advantage of Burnley's relegation to the Championship by signing forward Jaydon Anthony for an initial fee of £15 million.
Anthony scored nine goals and provided four assists in all competitions last season, and was one of Burnley's few standout performers in the Premier League despite the team's eventual relegation.
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Hayden Hackney (from Middlesbrough to Everton - £16 million)
Everton won the race to sign midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, who was reportedly a target for Manchester United.
Hackney had worked with Michael Carrick during his tenure as manager of the Championship club, but the midfielder decided to join the Toffees, who paid £16 million for the 24-year-old.
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Denzel Dumfries (from Inter to Real Madrid - £17 million)
Denzel Dumfries will compete with Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid, after it was officially announced on July 5 that the Inter Milan right-back is joining José Mourinho's team.
The Dutch international spent five successful years in Serie A, winning two league titles and narrowly missing out on the Champions League on two occasions.
Given his talent and experience at the highest level, Real Madrid secured a great deal by spending just £17 million in transfer fees.
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Eliezer Mainda (from Sunderland to Rennes - £22 million)
Sunderland confirmed that midfielder Eliezer Mainda has left the club to join Ligue 1 side Rennes.
The 21-year-old had made a significant impact during the Black Cats' promotion-winning season in 2024-25, scoring two goals in the playoff semi-final and final to help the Wearside side reach the Premier League.
However, his playing time decreased last season, prompting Rennes to sign him for a fee close to £22 million.
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Ismael Saibari (from PSV to Bayern Munich - £42 million)
Ismael Saibari is one of the World Cup stars, having put in a stunning performance in North America, scoring three goals so far and helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Bayern Munich quickly sealed the deal before the end of the tournament, paying around £42 million to sign the forward, who scored 19 goals in all competitions for PSV last season.
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Bazoumana Touré (from Hoffenheim to Newcastle - £43 million)
Newcastle United found a replacement for Anthony Gordon, signing Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim in a deal worth around £43 million.
The left winger, who played three games in the World Cup before Ivory Coast's elimination by Norway, originally joined Hoffenheim in February 2025 and now leaves after scoring five goals in 45 appearances in all competitions.
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Marco Palestra (from Atalanta to Chelsea - £47 million)
Xabi Alonso made Marco Palestra his first signing as Chelsea's new head coach, with the Blues agreeing a £47 million deal with Atalanta to bring the Italian full-back to Stamford Bridge.
Palestra was named Serie A's Best Defender following his impressive performances on loan at Cagliari last season, and he will compete for the right-back spot amid rumors that Malo Gusto is set to leave the club.
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Nathaniel Brown (from Frankfurt to Bayern - £47 million)
Bayern Munich wasted no time in signing Germany's starting left-back for the World Cup, with Nathaniel Brown joining from Frankfurt in a deal reportedly worth £47 million.
Brown will primarily compete with Alphonso Davies for a place in the starting lineup at the Allianz Arena, and has signed a five-year contract with the Bundesliga champions until 2031.
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Matheus Fernandes (from West Ham to Tottenham - £85 million)
Tottenham snatched Portuguese international midfielder Matheus Fernandes from London rivals West Ham.
The Hammers could not prevent the 21-year-old from leaving after their relegation to the Championship, with Spurs paying a whopping £85 million for his services.
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Sandro Tonali (from Newcastle to Tottenham - £100 million)
Sandro Tonali was undoubtedly at the top of many clubs' wish lists in the transfer market, with the Italian linked to Manchester United and Manchester City before Tottenham broke their transfer record for the second time in less than a week to seal a £100 million deal.
The midfielder leaves Newcastle after three years on Tyneside, where he made over a hundred appearances and won the EFL Cup in 2025.
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Elliot Anderson (from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City - £116 million)
Manchester City ended one of the summer's biggest transfer sagas in early July, confirming a £116 million agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson.
The England international, who was also a target for Manchester United, underwent medical tests while on duty with the Three Lions at the World Cup, and leaves the City Ground after making 92 appearances in all competitions for Forest.
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