Premier League
The dominant story of this summer window is Arsenal's capture of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, confirmed in early August and the most significant move. His arrival at Arsenal was confirmed on 7 August 2026, when Bruno Guimarães joined from Newcastle on a permanent transfer. The transfer of Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal to Everton, confirmed on 5 August 2026, means Everton have added an experienced midfielder from a Premier League rival.
Arsenal's outgoings extended further: Alex Marciniak was transferred to Cracovia Krakow, Alexei Rojas Fedorushchenko departed on a free to Penafiel, and young midfielder Osman Kamara went out on loan to Crawley Town. The picture at Arsenal is one of a squad being actively pruned alongside targeted senior additions.
At Liverpool, the headline is the departure of Mohamed Salah, who left as a free agent to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on 3 August. The Egyptian's exit marks the end of a defining era, and Liverpool have been working through a significant squad restructure in his absence. On the incoming side, Ronald Araújo arrived on loan from Barcelona in early August — a notable defensive reinforcement. The club also promoted Joshua Abe and IfeanyiIfeanyi Ndukwe from the academy to the senior setup, and Joshua Lambie received a contract raise. Liverpool have simultaneously moved several fringe players on: Amara Nallo went on loan to HJK Helsinki, Ármin Pécsi to TSV Hartberg, while Oakley William Cannonier and Tommy Pilling both departed as free agents — Cannonier to Hougang United and Pilling to Zemplín Michalovce. The volume of outgoings at Liverpool points to a deliberate effort to trim the wage bill and clear space while the club rebuilds around a post-Salah identity.
Newcastle have also added Nico González, who has joined from Manchester City on a transfer.
Belgian Pro League
Club Brugge saw Christos Tzolis leave for Arsenal on a permanent basis in late July. No incoming business from Brugge is recorded.
Turkish Süper Lig
Trabzonspor are the beneficiaries of one of the summer's most eye-catching free signings, landing Mohamed Salah at no transfer cost after his Liverpool contract expired.