Football Summer Transfer Window 2026: Jamie Vardy 3/10 to sign for West Ham

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11 August - Vardy's heading for Hammers at 3/10

Jamie Vardy will return to English football with West Ham, according to the new Betfair Sportsbook market which makes the former-England striker 3/101.30 to join the Championship club.

At 39, he is a free agent after spending last season at Cremonese, for whom he scored seven goals in 29 appearances, after leaving Leicester in 2025.

A return to the League 1 Foxes for Vardy is 7/24.50 while Sheffield Wednesday are 4/15.00 and Premier League Brighton are 13/27.50 if they decide the veteran has something to offer in the top flight.

West Ham are the most likely destination for Vardy, as they looked to bolster their attack for their promotion bid. They are 7/42.75 favourites to win the second tier title and make an immediate return to the Premier League following last season's relegation.

You can read about their chances, and those of the other 23 teams in the Championship, in Jack Critchley's 1-24 season predictions preview and read our Opta stats tips for every match this weekend.

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10 August - Brazilian odds-on to leave Gunners for Napoli

Gabriel Jesus is 10/111.91 to sign for Napoli before the transfer window closes in just over three weeks, with Arsenal insisting they will only consider a permanent deal for the Brazilian.

Napoli reportedly made an approach for the player and were told by Arsenal that they would have to pay around £17m. Jesus has one year left on his current deal with the Premier League champions.

He could become the latest Premier League star, after Scott McTominay, Romelu Lukaku and Rasmus Hojlund, to try to kickstart his career at the Serie A club.

Jesus scored six goals in 27 appearances last season but spent much of the campaign out injured after suffering cruciae ligamen damage in his knee.

If he can stay fit then, at 29, he should still have plenty offer. But it looks like his future lies away from north London. A move to a Saudi Arabian club is 10/34.33 while Atletico Madrid 5/16.00 and Juventus 5/16.00 are outsiders to sign him.

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9 August - Romero transfer latest: La Liga likeliest destination

The press are enjoying the prospect of last year's Spurs captain Cristian Romero moving to arch rivals Arsenal but the Betfair markets suggest it is not going to happen.

The Argentine defender is as short as [1/5] to go to Atletico Madrid with Barcelona next up at 9/43.25.

Arsenal, while not dismissed by the Betfair traders, are [6/1].

The financial heft of the Premier League makes the move a tricky one with the Gunners likely able to outbid their La Liga rivals, but it is reported that the Spurs hierarchy would not consider selling to their neighbours.

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7 August - Is Romero really leaving Spurs...for Arsenal?!

It's one of the cheekier stories of the 2026 summer transfer window.

Could Cristian Romero move between arch rivals Spurs and Arsenal?

The Premier League champions have issues at the back with WIlliam Saliba out for some time with a back injury

At 6/17.00, the odds on the Betfair Sportsbook suggest it's a transfer that is not going to happen...but also that it's not out of the question.

Favourite in the market is Atletico Madrid, at [2/9], where Romero would link up with a host of fellow countrymen including manager Diego Simeone.

Inter Milan have long rumoured as Romero's next destination and they are next up in the betting at [9/4] before staying at Spurs ([3/1]).

And the next club in the list? Tottenham's most hated.

Liverpool 13/8 to sign Djed Spence

Liverpool are 13/82.63 to sign Djed Spence - the shortest price in the market other than the 4/71.57 on him staying at Tottenham - amid mixed reports about the England defender's future.

Some outlets say Spence is open to the move to the Reds who could see him as the solution to their problems in both full-back areas, while one says the Anfield club will not try to sign him.

Manchester United 7/24.50 have also been linked with Spence who impressed for England at the World Cup with his daring runs and strong tackling. The Red Devils have a weakness at right-back and left-back Luke Shaw is injury-prone. Spence's ability to play in either position could appeal to Michael Carrick.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has said he wants Spence, who signed a new contract last year, but Spainish defender Pedro Porro is still likely to start ahead of him for the team.

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6 August - Betting suspended on Rodri to Barcelona

Betfair have suspended betting on Rodri moving back to La Liga after a plunge on Barcelona.

The La Liga champions looked set to miss out on their man but saw a sudden odds shift from 15/28.50 to 2/91.22 before the market was suspended.

Real Madrid had been 8/111.73 favourite to capture Rodri's signature.

Everton odds-on to bring back Grealish

Jack Grealish will sign for Everton before the end of the transfer window, according to the Betfair market on the Man City forward's future.

The 30-year-old is 4/51.80 to return to the Toffees where he spent last season on loan. A move to Aston Villa, where Grealish began his career, is out to 4/15.00.

Grealish is unwanted by City who signed him for £100m, the then record for an English player, in 2021. He fell out of favour with Pep Guardiola a couple of years ago and was allowed to go out on loan last summer.

He played 20 times for Everton last season, registering six assists and scoring twice, before his season was cut short by a foot injury.

Neto and Balogun both set for Premier League moves say new markets

Betfair have opened new markets on Pedro Neto and Folarin Balogun with Manchester City and Tottenham the favourites to sign the Portguese and American respectively.

Neto's move from Chelsea to City is 8/151.53 as Enzo Maresca looks to bring in the winger who played under him last season at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham want to sign Savinho from City and Neto is being touted as the perfect replacement. At 26, he's been playing in the English top flight since 2019, first with Wolves then Chelsea for the past two seasons.

Tottenham are also in the mix for USA World Cup breakout star Balogun who is 7/42.75 to join Robert De Zerbi's north London makeover.

Spurs are in the market for some firepower and the American, who scored three goals at this year's finals, is trying to engineer a move away from Ligue 1 club Monaco.

Chelsea are 10/34.33 - the next shortest price of any club in the market on Balogun.

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5 August - Is Arsenal's Vini move back on?

Betfair have reopened the Vinicius Jr transfer market and Arsenal are available at [15/8] to sign the Brazilian.

An ESPN report says talks between Vinicius Jr's team and Real Madrid are due to resume today with an offer worth 22m euro on the table.

The 26-year-old Brazilian forward has less than a year left on his contract and, being in his prime, is keen to sign a bumper deal reportedly around 30m per year. Real are 3/101.30 to get the deal over the line.

However, if he does agree to stay with Real Madrid it is Arsenal, reportedly about to sign Bruno Guimaraes, who are clear favourites to capture his signature. The north Londoners are 15/82.88 in the betting with every other club at huge odds - Man City and PSG the next in the betting at 25/126.00.

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4 August - Could Turkish club sign Rashford?

Fenerbahce shortened to 9/25.50 to sign Marcus Rashford as they emerged as potential suitors for the Manchester United forward.

The Turkish club are reportedly prepared to break the bank to bring the 28-year-old to Istanbul and make him their highest-paid player, as they bid to win the Super Lig title, after losing out to Galatasaray last season, and make progress in European competition.

It would be a surprise if Rashford were to sign for Fenerbahce. Reintegrating him at United could, however, be tricky even for Michael Carrick who is said to have a good relationship with the player.

Rashford left United on loan for Aston Villa in January 2025, then spent last season on loan at Barcelona, following a breakdown in his relationship with the then United boss Ruben Amorim.

The England forward was not expected to play for United again but his move to Barca looks unlikely to become permanent and he is 3/101.30 to be at United come the end of the transfer window.

Could he play for United again? He still has plenty to offer but United have moved on since Rashford last played for them. Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo all enjoyed impressive first seasons in the Red Devils attack last term.

As Carrick tries to build on the success he enjoyed as manager in the second half of last season, he will not want to disrupt the coherence and positivity in the United ranks. As it stands, however, the market predicts Rashford will be a United player this season unless he makes a surprise move over the coming weeks.

Everton 15/8 to sign Grealish from Man City

Everton are 15/82.88 to sign Jack Grealish after the forward spent last season with the Merseysiders on loan from Manchester City

Grealish has returned to City but is in the final 12 months of his contract and, after falling out of favour two years ago, is unlikely to be offered new terms by them.

He made a decent start at Everton, assisting goals and prompting speculation about an England recall, but his season was curtailed when he injured his foot in January.

Now 30, he needs to get his career back on track and stay fit. Everton are reportedly keen on bringing Grealish back this summer but he reportedly earns £300K per week at City and would have to take a pay cut to move to the Toffees.

Atletico Madrid are 3/14.00 if Grealish decides that the time is right for a move abroad. The Spaniards could offer him Champions League football and the chance to compete in La Liga.

The chance to earn a fortune in Saudi Arabia could mean Al-Hilal 4/15.00 are contenders to sign Grealish.

Alternatively, if Grealish wishes to return to the place where it all began for him, a move to former-club Aston Villa is 7/24.50. Unai Emery has big plans for this season, after Villa won the Europa League last term, and the team are back in the Champions League.

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2 August - Atleti and Chelsea both 9/4 to sign Romero as Inter move stalls

Inter Milan drifted to 6/42.50 on the Betfair Sportsbook to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham after reports that the player has not agreed personal terms with the Italian club.

Spurs agreed to sell the defender, who was yesterday 8/151.53 to make the move, to the Italian giants, but the deal has hit a snag and other clubs are interested.

Atletico Madrid 9/43.25 and Chelsea 9/43.25 are chief among them while Barcelona 9/25.50 could yet move for the Argentinian.

Chelsea sign Welbeck from Brighton

Chelsea, meanwhile, have completed the signing of Danny Welbeck from Brighton for an undisclosed fee. The striker, 35, has a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

Welbeck, who revived his career at Brighton and scored 13 Premier League goals last season, is the Blues' third signing of the summer, following Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa and Marco Palestra from Atalanta.

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1 August - Spurs agree to sell Romero to Inter but player yet to agree terms

Inter Milan shortened to 8/151.53 to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham after reports that the clubs had reached a verbal agreement on a deal. The Italian club, who signed England defender John Stones earlier this week, are keen to land the Spurs centre-back and have been odds-on for days.

However, reports said the Italian club were yet to agree personal terms with Romero and one claimed his representatives were trying to engineer a transfer to Spain, with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid all cited as potential destinations.

Of the Spanish trio, Atletico are the shortest price at 5/23.50 on the Betfair Sportsbook. They are managed by Romero's countryman Diego Simeone who watched the Tottenham defender in action for Argentina at the World Cup this summer.

With the signings of Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi, Tottenham have bolstered their defensive options and Romero's departure looks all but assured. Where he ends up will continue to be a subject of speculation, though, until he agrees terms with Inter or any of the other clubs interested in him.

Yesterday, we reported that Chelsea were 9/43.25 to bring him across town to west London and that remains the case. The Blues play Tottenham in a friendly today.

Newcastle's Guimaraes edges closer to Arsenal move

A big week for Newcastle, which saw Eddie Howe depart as head coach and the club shorten to 12/113.00 for relegation, continued as Bruno Guimarães' proposed transfer to Arsenal looked increasingly likely.

The midfielder is believed to be in Brazil and has not join the Magpies squad on their pre-season trip to Spain.

The Premier League champions are keen to add him to their ranks and will reportedly get the deal done if they offer the St James' Park club around £75m.

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31 July - Spence 3/1 to join Inter as De Zerbi tells England star to stay at Spurs

Hero of the Azteca, Three Lions World Cup breakout star or England's flying full-back - whatever you want to call him, Djed Spence has already had a summer to remember and it could get even more eventful if top Premier League and European clubs move for him in the transfer window.

First things first, the 25-year-old is 8/111.73 to stay at Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi has told the defender, who signed a long term contract last year, to stay put in north London.

But Spence may yet be tempted to moved as he faces a tough challenge to dislodge World Cup winner Pedro Porro from the right-back slot. Spence was an asset for England in defence and bursting forward - attributes which will not be lost on potential suitors.

Inter Milan, who this week snapped up free agent John Stones, are 3/14.00 to sign Spence. Everton are 10/34.33 while Manchester United, who have struggled in both full-back positions, may be attracted by Spence's versatility.

He's 5/16.00 to make the move to Old Trafford. If he fancies signing for a north west club but doesn't wish to play under Michael Carrick or David Moyes, Spence to Liverpool is 8/19.00.

31 July 09:30 - Chelsea 9/4 to sign Spurs captain

Chelsea are 9/43.25 to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero who has been srongly linked with Inter Milan.

The Argentinian defender is still 10/111.91 to join Inter - out from 8/151.53 earlier this week - but the west London club have emerged as contenders as they try to add experience to their squad.

With Romero's international teammate Enzo Fernandez 4/91.44 to stay at Chelsea beyond this window, the Blues could have a feisty look to their line-up if they do sign the Argentine defender. Fernandez was sent off in the World Cup final, as Argentina disgraced themselves in defeat to Spain, while Romero served suspensions four times last season as Spurs battled relegation.

Tottenham have already brought in Sando Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, for a combined fee of around £185m, but manager Roberto De Zerbi has been talking up the prospect of more signings.

He said last night that another transfer "bomba" was imminent and proclaimed himself "like a shark" when it came to getting the players he wanted in the market.

England star Marcus Rashford is a possible target for Tottenham, as they aim to bring in a forward, but at 13/27.50 it would be a surprise if he did head to north London.

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28 July - Stones set for Inter and more likely deals based on Betfair prices

England defender John Stones was backed at a high of 12/113.00 to join Inter and eventually shortened to 1/31.33 before betting was suspended amid reports that a move to the Italian club was imminent.

The 32-year-old had been without a club since leaving Manchester City at the end of the season but he appears to have found a new home in Milan. Who will be next to move?

Here are of some of the most likely deals, that we could see soon, based on the Betfair transfer window odds on where players will end up by the 1 September deadline.

Cristian Romero, Tottenham to Inter @ 8/151.53

The Tottenham captain appears to be on his way out of the club as Roberto De Zerbi reshapes his squad. The price indicates that Romero will follow Stones to Inter.

Lucas Bergvall, Tottenham to Newcastle @ 10/111.91

The Sweden midfielder looks set to join the Tottenham exodus and Newcastle, who sold Sandro Tonali to Spurs earlier this summer, is his most likely destination.

Rafael Leao, Milan to Fenerbahce @ 1/21.50

Milan have a new coach in Ruben Amorim but the former-Man Utd boss is happy to let his countryman, the Portugal midfielder Leao leave, and the Turkish giants are leading the race.

Ferran Torres, Barcelona to PSG @ 17/201.85

Scoring the winner in a World Cup final, then bagging a move to the European champions, is not a bad summer of work. That's exactly what's on the cards for the Spanish star.

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid to Arsenal @ 6/42.50

The most extraordinary transfer of the summer could be back on after Vinicius Junior to Arsenal shortened from 3/14.00 yesterday to today's 6/42.50. Get it done and Arsenal could be worth backing for big things in 2026/27.

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27 July - Gunners 3/1 to sign Brazil star

Arsenal are 3/14.00 to complete the most audacious signing of the summer after Real Madrid said they wanted £137m for Vinicius Junior.

The Brazilian has one year left on his contract at the Bernabeu and, with Jose Mourinho returning to take charge of the team, there were rumous that Vinicius Junior could look to leave.

Reports today, however, said that Arsenal have not entered into talks for the player whose priority is to sign a new deal at the Spanish club.

He is 2/71.29 to stay beyond the current transfer window.

Mikel Arteta is keen, though, on landing one of the hottest properties in world football and Arsenal are prepared to offer the player the biggest contract in their history.

A busy summer at the Emirates has also seen the Premier League champions heavily linked with Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes - a potential transfer Alan Shearer discussed in his latest Betfair column.

Reports today said the Gunners were accelerating talks over signing the midfielder.

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26 July - Arsenal in the running to sign Vini Jr

Gunners explorting all options to sign Brazilian star

Arsenal are 5/23.50 to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior after reports emerged on Saturday that the club are exploring all options in an attempt to bring the Brazilian superstar to North London.

Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen the left side of his attack following the departure of Leandro Trossard, and Vinicius Junior would not only do that, but he would also be a huge coup for the Premier League champions.

Vini Jr has just one year remaining on his current contract, and if a new deal can't be agreed during the summer then Real Madrid maybe open to selling one of their star players instead of risking losing him on a free transfer at the end of the season.

He is 2/51.40 to remain a Real Madrid player at the end of the transfer window.

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25 July - Newcastle favourites to sign Bergvall

Magpies and Forest lead the race to sign Spurs midfieler

Newcastle United are the red hot favourites at 3/101.30 to sign Lucas Bergvall, who has seemingly fallen out of favour at Tottenham.

Speaking before his team's pre-season friendly against New Zealand side Auckland FC, Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi, when discussing Bergvall, said , "I was very clear at the start of my time in Tottenham. I said, who doesn't want to stay in Tottenham? Who is not happy, is not proud to stay here, has to leave."

Bergvall started just one of Totenham's seven games at the end of last season under new boss De Zerbi and they've already splashed out around £185m on midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, suggesting the exit door is firmly open should Bergvall want to leave.

Nottingham Forest are also reportedly interesting in signing the 20-year-old Swedish midfielder, and they are 9/43.25 on the Betfair Sportsbook to have him at the City Ground before the transfer window closes.

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24 July - Real Madrid favourites to sign Rodri

Mourinho eyes Spanish star as his re-build continues

Real Madrid are 8/111.73 on the Betfair Sportsbook to sign Manchester City midfielder and World Cup Golden Ball winner Rodri.

He is 1/12.00 to remain a Man City player at the end of the transfer window with the club keen to extend his current contract, which has just one year remaining.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is intent on re-building Real Madrid and has already added a trio of defenders to his squad, including Rodri's World Cup-winning teammate Marc Cucerella. And now he seems intent on strengthening his midfield, and following the signing of ex Man City star Bernardo Silva it appears that Rodri is now his top target.

Should City get an inclination that Rodri is unlikely to sign a contract extension, they may decide to cash in on him now rather than risk losing him for free at the end of the season.

Rodri meanwhile is unlikely to be fit for the start of the upcoming season regardless of who he is playing for as he is set to undergo minor back surgery that could keep him out for up to six weeks.

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23 July - Chelsea favourites to sign Stones

London clubs reportedly vying for England international

Chelsea are favourites to sign John Stones this summer although they face competition from London rivals Arsenal.

The latest odds on the Betfair Sportsbook show Chelsea as the [11/10] favourites to be Stones' next club with the Gunners [4/1]. Everton split the duo at [6/4].

Stones is a free agent after his contract at Manchester City came to an end.

Arsenal have injury concerns in defence with William Saliba set for a spell on the sidelines.

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22 July - Will Rashford stay or go?

Europe's biggest clubs in the frame for England forward

The BBC reports today that Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal are all keen to take the England forward.

Of those three clubs it is Spurs who the Betfair Sportsbook make the likeliest destination, the north London club [9/2] ahead of [10/1] Arsenal and [12/1] Chelsea.

Other options including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and a return to Barcelona are all shorter prices than Arsenal and Chelsea.

However it is staying at Old Trafford that is the clear favourite in the market at [8/11].

United manager Michael Carrick has made conciliatory noises towards Rashford's camp, after the striker fell out with previous manager Ruben Amorim.

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21 July - Transfer market beginning to hot up post World Cup

Spurs business goes on - who will they sign next?

Tottenham have been the club setting the pace in the Premier League summer transfer window.

The eyecatching captures of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jean Paul van Hecke, plus a suite of free signings, has been accompanied by outgoings too, the most notable being Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for £50m. Today's transfer talk suggests Will Lankshear, who scored 12 on loan for Oxford United last season, will head to Middlesbrough for a sum that could reach £20m.

And the north London club are linked to a host of names in Betfair's transfer betting. Eli Junior Kroupi is 4/51.80 to play in Lilywhite next season.

Another Bournemouth player making the transfer headlines is Alex Scott, who has reportedly refused to sign a new contract.

The big Premier League names are all prominent in the betting to sign Scott, who enjoyed a breakout season in the top-flight last time out.

Leading the race to sign Scott are Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United at [9/4], with Newcastle and Chelsea next up.

But could it be Liverpool who capture Scott? Former manager Andoni Iraola is now the manager at Anfield, could he convince the rising star to head to Merseyside? The Betfair Sportsbook makes Alex Scott 5/16.00 to join Liverpool.

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3 July - World Cup breakout stars on clubs' radars

Ayyoub Bouaddi

The Lille midfielder has caught the eye with his performances for Morocco at the World Cup and, with Canada up next, the North Africans will fancy their chances of going further.

At just 18, Bouaddi could be both a long term investment and a player capable of making an impact immediately. It's no surprise that Premier League clubs are interested with Man City 6/42.50 and Arsenal [6/4] the current joint favourites but Man Utd 9/25.50 are on the lookout for a midfielder and have been linked by reports.

Johan Manzambi

Another young midfielder who's impressing in North America for his country, this Swiss 20-year-old currently plays for Freibrug in the Bundesliga. He may not be there for long, however, after Manzambi's brilliant performance in his country's 2-0 win over Algeria in the round of 32 in addition to the three goals he scored during the group stage.

Newcastle 4/91.44 are reportedly trying to wrap up a deal for Manzambi. The Magpies have sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali already this summer, so have cash to spend.

Folarin Balogun

The USA forward scored his third goal of the tournament and received a red card in his country's round of 32 win over Bosnia. They'll have to do without him in the next round against Belgium, so maybe he'll be able to ponder his future while he sits out that one.

Dortmund are 15/82.88 to sign Balogun from Monaco but Chelsea 10/34.33, never shy of making an impulsive acquisition, could be an option if Balogun doesn't mind not playing in Europe in 2026/27 (the Blues finished 10th last season).

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