Samwise European Soccer Newsletter
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Man City Agree British-Record £116m Deal for Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have agreed a club-record fee of £116 million with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson, surpassing the £100 million City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021 and making Anderson the most expensive British player in history. The fixed fee carries no add-ons. Anderson, 23, is currently with England at the World Cup in the United States, where he has started group-stage matches for Thomas Tuchel’s side, and his medical is expected to take place in the US. The move represents City’s first major signing since the departure of Pep Guardiola, who left at the end of the 2025-26 season after nine years at the Etihad Stadium.
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Arsenal’s £55m Bid for Guimaraes Rejected as Newcastle Hold Firm
Arsenal have had an opening bid of £55 million for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães rejected, with the Premier League champions already preparing an improved second offer for the Brazilian midfielder. Newcastle made clear they have no desire to sell the 28-year-old, who is under contract at St James’ Park until June 2028. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has identified Guimarães as a priority midfield target following his performances for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Newcastle are simultaneously exploring their own transfer market, with the club linked to German international Felix Nmecha, though sources indicate their stance on Guimarães is unlikely to soften despite any incoming offer.
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AC Milan Set Club Transfer Record With PSG Striker Goncalo Ramos Deal
AC Milan have agreed a club-record deal with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Portugal striker Gonçalo Ramos, with Football Italia reporting the agreement is in place at a fee described as approximately €55 million including bonuses, though separate Italian reports have cited a fixed fee closer to €74 million. Ramos had already undergone his medical approximately two weeks before the formal announcement, completing it while on World Cup duty with Portugal in Florida. The 24-year-old will join under new head coach Ruben Amorim and is set to become the club’s highest earner, with a reported guaranteed salary of €7 million per season at San Siro.
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Bayern Munich Agree Club-Record PSV Sale to Sign Ismael Saibari for €55m
Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign Morocco international winger Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for €55 million, a record sale in the Dutch club’s history. Goal.com reports that Saibari has agreed personal terms on a contract running until the summer of 2031, with his medical booked in ahead of the formal transfer. The deal is expected to be signed after June 30 for PSV’s fiscal-year reporting purposes, with Bayern prepared to bear insurance liability during the interim period. Saibari, who has impressed at the World Cup with Morocco, joins Vincent Kompany’s Bundesliga champions ahead of their 2026-27 domestic and European campaign.
Tottenham Close to £80m Deal for West Ham’s Fernandes After Beating Out Man United
Tottenham Hotspur are close to reaching an agreement with West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes and are confident of winning the race ahead of Manchester United. Goal.com reports Spurs are “very close” to agreeing personal terms with the 21-year-old Portugal international, though formal club-to-club negotiations are yet to begin. West Ham, relegated from the Premier League last season, are understood to be seeking £80–85 million and have shown no willingness to offer a discount because of their Championship status. Fernandes has been described as one of the brightest young talents in English football and is eager to remain in the top flight next season.
Real Madrid Trigger €20m Dumfries Release Clause in Inter Raid for Mourinho’s Arrival
Real Madrid have triggered Denzel Dumfries’ €20 million release clause at Inter Milan, with Goal.com reporting a full agreement is in place to bring the Dutch right-back to the Bernábéu. The 30-year-old underwent his medical while on World Cup duty with the Netherlands, with Florentino Pérez subsequently confirming the signing via Football Italia. The formal contract activation is expected in July when the clause becomes technically active. Dumfries made over 200 appearances for Inter. His arrival is a priority for incoming Real Madrid manager José Mourinho, himself a former Inter head coach, as he builds his squad for the 2026-27 season.
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Chelsea Agree £47m Deal for Atalanta’s Palestra as Alonso Lands First Signing
Chelsea have agreed a deal worth approximately £47 million to sign Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, with the 21-year-old Italy international choosing Stamford Bridge ahead of a proposed move to Inter Milan. Goal.com reports that new manager Xabi Alonso personally signed off on the transfer, with Palestra considered well-suited to both the back-three and back-four systems Alonso employed at Bayer Leverkusen. Palestra, who was named Serie A Defender of the Year, impressed across the 2025-26 season and becomes Alonso’s first confirmed signing since the Spaniard was appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract earlier this summer.
2025-26 Season Final
Premier League — Champions League Places
1. Arsenal — Champions
2. Manchester City
3. Manchester United
4. Aston Villa
5. Liverpool (Perf. Spot)
La Liga — Final
1. Barcelona — Champions
2. Real Madrid
3. Real Betis (Perf. Spot)
Other Leagues & Europe
Bundesliga — Final
1. Bayern Munich — Champions
Serie A — Final
1. Inter Milan — Champions
Ligue 1 — Final
1. Paris Saint-Germain — 84 pts
UCL Qualifying Begins
July 7, 2026 — First Round
Europa League: Aston Villa (winners)
Curated by JD · samwise.agency
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