The European summer transfer window continues to deliver major shocks and record-breaking deals as clubs rush to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. From headline signings in the Premier League to high-profile moves across Europe, here are the latest confirmed transfers and rumours.
August 22nd
07:58 CET – CONFIRMED – Nottingham Forest have signed Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus on an initial season-long loan with a conditional obligation to make it a permanent deal next summer.
“I am really happy to be here, it’s a big club and I decided to come here because I can see the ambition the club has,” Douglas Luiz said in a statement.
It’s official.
Douglas Luiz is a Red! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/X1lvn1kpax
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) August 21, 2025
August 21st
23:03 CET – Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez is heading to Turkey, with Florian Plettenberg reporting that the West Ham player is set to sign for Fenerbahce on loan, with an option to buy being included in the deal.
🚨💥 Edson Álvarez to Fenerbahce – DONE DEAL!
Álvarez has finally said yes. Fenerbahce, together with their Sporting Director Devin Özek, had already reached full agreement with West Ham on a loan deal with an option to buy. #WHUFC
The 27 y/o defensive midfielder will undergo… pic.twitter.com/mOzMCy1DPO
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 21, 2025
19:48 CET – According to reports, Liverpool are keeping tabs on out-of-favour Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, with the Reds keen to bolster their attack before the end of the window.
🚨 Liverpool have entered the race for Rodrygo from Real Madrid. He is heading to the Premier League.
(Source: @JorgeNicola)
🚨 The agents of Rodrygo are currently in the UK negotiating, with Liverpool interested in him as a Diaz replacement.
(Source: @Oliveira32Pablo) pic.twitter.com/bzheS6NEiD
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 21, 2025
17:20 CET – With the two earlier signings today, the Premier League sides have now collectively spent the most of any transfer window, surpassing the old record from 2023.
In splashing the cash, they have now spent more than 2.36 billion on transfers. With more to come in this window, could they break the three billion pound barrier?
16:26 CET – CONFIRMED – Another signing has been completed in Leverkusen, with centre-back Loic Bade joining the German club from Sevilla for around €30 million.
It’s choreography.
It’s confidence.
It’s identity.
It’s Loïc Badé. ⚫️🔴 pic.twitter.com/7J4Y9dFY3F— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) August 21, 2025
15:00 CET – Confirmed – Milan Completes Victor Boniface Move
🚨❤️🖤 Victor Boniface to AC Milan, here we go! Verbal agreement between all parties for the Nigerian striker.
€5m loan fee, €24m buy option clause not mandatory and contract until 2030 also done.
Next step; medical tests ahead of signing all contracts. 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/tRui7Z95xs
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 21, 2025
With over a week left in the window, European football is bracing for more twists, last-minute deals, and record-breaking transfers
Source – My News Ghana
