Karim Benzema to leave Al-Hilal?
Karim Benzema is set to leave Al-Hilal, Foot Mercato reports.
The former Ballon d’Or winner joined the Saudi Pro League in 2023 after exiting the Bernabeu following a legendary run with Real Madrid.
And after a spell with Al-Ittihad for three years, and a short spell with Al-Hilal, including 57 goals in total, the 38-year-old is now available for a new adventure.
Karim Benzema starring for Al Hilal against Al Faisaly (Reuters)
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 19:00
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo chooses Manchester City as new club in shock move
An extraordinary transfer about to happen, it seems: Cody Gakpo is heading to Manchester City in what is thought to be a deal worth around £85m!
Multiple reports tonight say Gapko has chosen City over Spurs (or indeed staying at Liverpool), despite the competition for places at the Etihad.
His mind was made up by the signing of Bradley Barcola at Anfield, and now Liverpool will try to bring in another player to replace Gakpo before the deadline.
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Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 18:30
DONE DEAL! Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa
After six years at Villa Park, Ollie Watkins is bound for Saudi Arabia as he gets his move to Al-Hilal.
Harry Latham-Coyle30 August 2026 18:12
Aston Villa ready to add Southampton defender for £30m
Aston Villa continue to reshuffle the deck, it would seem, with a new centre-back a pressing need after Ezri Konsa’s move to Arsenal.
After £50m coming in for the England international, £30m could be going back out for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
The Athletic reports that a deal is agreed and the 24-year-old could leave Saints before Tuesday’s deadline.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis of Southampton applauds the fans (Getty)
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 18:00
Porto to sign Brazilian wonderkid
Porto have struck a deal for one of Brazil’s finest young talents Gabriel Mec, according to widespread reports, including Fabrizio Romano and ESPN Brasil.
The 18-year-old attacker will cost the Portuguese giants €10m (£8.6m) in his inevitable move to Europe after impressing back home with two goals in Serie A already.
Gabriel Mec of Gremio gestures against Flamengo (Getty)
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 17:30
Boreham Wood star set for record move to Swedish giants
Boreham Wood are set to sell Abdul Abdulmalik for a National League record £1.5m to Swedish club Djurgardens, reports the BBC’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The 23-year-old winger’s move tops the fee paid in the fifth-tier in 2012 by Leicester City to Fleetwood Town Jamie Vardy at £1m.
The forward scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists last term, which prompted rejected bids worth £1m and £1.5m for the former Millwall academy player.
Abdulmalik said: “I’m ready for the next challenge. I’m ready to prove to myself and those around me that I’m capable of reaching the top.”
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 17:10
What next for Enzo Fernandez? Chelsea’s wantaway star left out by Xabi Alonso again
Enzo Fernandez missed the Chelsea game against Brighton with Xabi Alonso omitting him from the squad again.
“We need the squad to be 100 per cent focused”, Xabi Alonso told Sky Sports.
Man City appear to be playing the waiting game, perhaps teasing Chelsea into backing down from their £120m valuation should they face a scenario where they have to reintegrate an unhappy player.
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Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 16:49
Julian Alvarez returns to Atletico Madrid training amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest
Julian Alvarez has returned to Atletico Madrid training today.
The Argentina is back to work with the La Liga giants amid speculation over his future and interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
Atleti have refused to do business with Barcelona and so far the player is against a move to to London.
But rejoining the group is perhaps an indication that Alvarez, after a couple of days missing through illness, could be open to staying at the Metropolitano.
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 16:30
Liverpool still targeting second new winger after Barcola?
Liverpool are still in the hunt to sign Ismaila Sarr, reports Sacha Tavolieri.
Al-Ittihad, who previously held an interest in the Senegalese winger, are out of the running.
With Bradley Barcola coming in, Sarr could be the replacement to allow Cody Gakpo’s departure.
Ismaila Sarr is wanted by Liverpool (Getty)
Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 16:10