Published: 09:10 BST, 19 August 2026 | Updated: 10:23 BST, 19 August 2026
It's that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Aston Villa anticipate a fourth bid from Al Hilal for striker Ollie Watkins. The England international is open to the move but so far Villa have rejected their advances and want to keep the 30-year-old.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is understood to be open to a move to Saudi Arabia
The latest bid of £38m was rejected on Tuesday evening. Villa maintain interested in Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and have confirmed the signings of Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki.
Left back Ruggeri, 24, joins from Atletico Madrid, while goalkeeper Suzuki, 23, arrives after two years in Italy with Parma.
Meanwhile, Rangers have signed right back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Villa.
The 20-year-old has moved to Ibrox on a season-long loan, with a £4m obligation to buy, which will be triggered by the number of games he plays.
As Daily Mail Sport revealed last week, Villa are signing Aaron Wan Bissaka on loan from West Ham pending his medical today.
The deal can become an obligation to buy at around £18million.
Manchester United are closing on a £65million deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Talks resumed for the Cameroon international in recent weeks after it became apparent his ankle ligament injury was not as serious as first feared.
Monaco have confirmed that Paul Pogba has left by mutual agreement, bringing his time at the Ligue 1 club to a premature end.
The 33-year-old former Manchester United midfielder is now a free agent and has been offered to clubs in the MLS.
