Published: 09:31 BST, 26 August 2026 | Updated: 11:55 BST, 26 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…
Brighton are working on a £3.5million deal to sign 18-year-old midfielder Matias Orozco from Colombian side Deportivo Cali.
Orozco, a defensive midfielder, has been watched by Liverpool and Manchester United among others.
He is due in the UK to complete formalities of the transfer and is expected be sent out on loan initially.
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush will sign a contract at Tottenham tomorrow after having his medical today, while Nico Gonzalez is finalising his move to Newcastle with the second part of his medical.
City are signing Palmeiras winger Allan Elias – who will fly in from Brazil to complete his move tomorrow – while a City bid is expected to go in for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
City have confirmed the £85.6m signing of 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. The Morocco midfielder said: 'Manchester City are, for me, the best club in the world.
'It’s a dream to be here and be able to call myself a City player. I have spent most of my life working hard to become the best player I can be and reach the top of the game.
'I’ve watched City for many years, and I love their style of play. City always try and play quality football and they have shown they are winners – this club feels like it’s built to win. The squad is world class and Enzo (Maresca) is a top manager.'
Aston Villa expect Al Hilal to hit their valuation of £50million for Ollie Watkins if they complete a deal for the England forward.
Watkins is keen to move to the Saudi Pro League club, who are offering a salary far higher than his current wages at Villa.
Villa have so far stuck to their position on Watkins and there is growing optimism Al Hilal, who have already had four bids turned down, will eventually meet the asking price.
Villa are also pursuing the £65million signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, who would effectively replace Watkins.
