Transfer Talk: Romano, News, and Rumors on August 16
August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates By Fabrizio Romano
- Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes!
The deal between the clubs for a transfer fee of €31.5 million has been confirmed. Now it’s time for a medical test.
A new striker is coming soon to replace Nuno. 🇫🇷 (August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates)
- Eberechi Eze and Spurs agreed personal terms earlier this week.
He wants the move to happen as Tottenham and Crystal Palace are in direct talks over the fee.
#THFC are confident the move will happen, but there’s still work to be done.
- Official confirmation. Omari Hutchinson has joined Nottingham Forest from Ipswich Town in a deal worth over £37 million.
Next up: Kalimuendo.
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- 🏴 AS Roma are still waiting for the final decision and response from Jadon Sancho after their contract offer.
Manchester United are ready to accept the debt and obligation of 20 million pounds, they want to complete it as soon as possible. (August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates)
Now the final green light has been given for Jadon.
- Real Madrid talent Thiago Pitarch has signed a new contract with the club after an extremely positive response from Xabi Alonso.
The midfielder has signed today.
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- Italian striker Daniele Curcio left Girona on Tuesday and signed a contract as Atalanta’s new player.
- Atalanta have chosen Robin Gosens as their priority left back. (August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates)
Fiorentina turned down an initial offer of 12 million euros as they consider Gosens a key player.
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabian team Neom SC have contacted Benjamin Pavard to start negotiations for the French defender.
Talks with Inter are also expected, but the deal depends on Pavard’s decision to move to Saudi or not.
- 🇸🇦 Kingsley Coman with Al Nassr director Simao Coutinho, first photo after joining the Saudi club.
Bayern received a fee of around €30 million. (August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates)
- Official confirmation. Jules Kounde signed a new contract with Barcelona until June 2030.
An important part of director Deco’s plan is to extend the contracts of key players as much as possible.
August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates From Other Sources:
- Tottenham are keeping an eye on Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rodgers ahead of a potential transfer this summer.
Thomas Frank believes the midfielder could have a big impact on his rebuild at the club. (Source: @MailSport)
- 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: A man has been arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Antoine Semenyo at Anfield. (Source: Sky News)
- Dortmund have made a bid to sign Carney Chukwuemeka, which has been promptly rejected by Chelsea.
The offer was an initial loan, with a buyout cost of around £15 million. (Source: @Alex_Crook)
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- AS Roma are waiting on Jadon Sancho’s response to their contract offer.
Manchester United are willing to accept Roma’s loan offer, which includes an obligation to buy him for £20 million.
They want to sell him as soon as possible. It’s up to Jadon. (Source: @FabrizioRomano )
- Chelsea are considering signing Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for 60 million euros to replace Levi Colwill, who has suffered an ACL injury. (August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates)
The player is keen to move to Stamford Bridge. (Source: BolaVip)
- Manchester City are working behind the scenes to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma. Agreement on personal terms is almost done.
Pep Guardiola wants the deal to happen and City hope it will be completed after Ederson joins Galatasaray. (Source: @SkySportDE )
- Fenerbahce have reached an agreement to sign Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko for over 10 million euros.
(Source: Sporks)
- Manchester City have rejected Tottenham’s £60 million bid for Savinho.
Spurs are set to respond with an improved offer. (August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates)
(Source: Globo Esporte)
- Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign Rico Lewis after Manchester City rejected their initial €25 million + €50 million bid. Guardiola’s side want €40 million for the English defender. (Source: @FootMercato)
- Despite the arrival of Giovanni Leoni, Marc Guehi remains a key target for Liverpool. (Source: @FabrizioRomano)
- Juventus midfielder Nicolas Gonzalez is keen on a move to Atletico Madrid for 30 million euros this summer. (August 16, 2025 Football News, Transfer, & Updates)
(Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Wolves are getting close to signing Verona and Cameroon wing-back Jackson Chachoua for around £10 million. (Source: @TheAthleticFC)
- Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain and France defender Nordy Mukiele.
£9.5 million + £2.5 million extra.
(Source: Northern Echo)
- Barcelona sporting director Deco is committed to signing Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer ahead of Real Madrid next summer.
(Source: El Nacional)
- Real Madrid have made Cristian Romero their top transfer priority for 2026.
The new Tottenham captain will enter the final year of his contract and could be available for a reduced fee.
(Source: Fichajes)
