Chelsea have signed Japan international Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage. The 21-year-old midfielder, named NWSL midfielder of the year in 2025, joins on a five-year contract.
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign 17-year-old centre back Alfie Osborne from Hearts. The Scotland U19 international has accepted the proposal, completed his medical, and signed a long-term contract.
Ange Postecoglou has signed a two-year contract to become the new head coach of Al Nassr, replacing Jorge Jesus with immediate effect. The Australian manager previously coached Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic.
DC United, New York City FC, and Club América are all keen on signing Andrés Martín, who is expected to leave Racing Santander this summer.
Wales international Gemma Evans has signed for Newcastle United in the Women's Super League 2 after leaving Liverpool. The 29-year-old centre-back brings experience from Manchester United, Reading, Bristol City, and Yeovil Town, and has 90 caps for Wales.
London City Lionesses have signed Denmark international Janni Thomsen on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old defender joins from Utah Royals FC as the club continues an active summer transfer window.
Crystal Palace have agreed a two-year deal to sign American midfielder Sierra Enge from French side Strasbourg, subject to international clearance. The 26-year-old becomes manager Jo Potter's first signing since Palace returned to the Women's Super League.
Newcastle United's £100m-plus net spend last summer yielded limited immediate returns. As the club finalizes a move for Hoffenheim's Bazoumana Toure, head coach Eddie Howe expects more from last year's arrivals. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa showed promising form at the World Cup, raising hopes they can replicate that for Newcastle.
Aston Villa have signed Norway international Justine Kielland from Wolfsburg, subject to visa approval. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has 16 caps for Norway and previously played for Stabaek, Brann, and Wolfsburg.
Arsenal have signed England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich on a free transfer. The 27-year-old won eight trophies in four years with Bayern and previously won multiple titles with Manchester City. Stanway has 93 caps for England and played a key role in their European Championship wins in 2022 and 2025.
