Dreads Media Football Transfer Roundup | Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The summer transfer window is gathering pace, with Premier League and European clubs continuing to reshape their squads ahead of the 2026/27 season.
With the Premier League window scheduled to close on 1 September 2026, there is still plenty of time for major deals, late bids and unexpected moves.
Here are the biggest confirmed transfers and developing rumours making headlines today, alongside some of the major deals completed over the past week.
🔴 CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
Ronald Araújo joins Liverpool from Barcelona
Liverpool have completed the signing of Uruguay international defender Ronald Araújo from Barcelona on a season-long loan.
The agreement includes an option for Liverpool to make the transfer permanent for around £47.14 million (€55 million). Liverpool are not paying a loan fee and will cover the player's salary during the loan.
The 27-year-old has already trained with his new teammates and becomes an important addition to Liverpool's defensive options.
Liverpool confirmed the move on 10 August, making it one of the biggest completed transfers of the week.
Transfer: Barcelona → Liverpool
Type: Season-long loan
Option to buy: Approximately £47.14m
🔵 Chelsea sign Pep Chavarria
Chelsea have completed the signing of Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano.
The 28-year-old has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031 and becomes another addition to Xabi Alonso's squad. Chelsea officially announced the move on 12 August.
Chavarria's career is particularly notable because he worked his way through Spain's lower divisions before establishing himself in La Liga.
Transfer: Rayo Vallecano → Chelsea
Contract: Until 2031
Position: Left-back
🔵 Brennan Johnson joins Everton
Everton have completed the signing of Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace in a deal involving Dwight McNeil moving in the opposite direction.
Everton confirmed the swap on 11 August, with Johnson becoming the club's fifth summer signing.
The move gives Everton another attacking option ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Transfer: Crystal Palace → Everton
Opposite direction: Dwight McNeil → Crystal Palace
Type: Swap deal
🔴 Bruno Guimarães completes Arsenal move
Arsenal completed one of the biggest Premier League transfers of the summer by signing Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United.
The Brazil international joined Arsenal on a long-term contract, with the reported transfer fee around £75 million. Arsenal officially confirmed the move on 8 August.
Guimarães adds experience, physicality and technical quality to Arsenal's midfield.
🔴 Ousmane Diomande joins Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Ivory Coast international defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting.
The transfer is reported at around £34.3 million, according to the current Premier League transfer records.
The defender becomes another major addition to Forest's squad as they prepare for the new campaign.
🔥 BIGGEST TRANSFER RUMOURS TODAY
Liverpool step up Bradley Barcola pursuit
Liverpool's interest in Bradley Barcola remains one of the biggest developing stories of the window.
Reports indicate Liverpool's pursuit of the Paris Saint-Germain winger could have received a boost as PSG work on bringing in attacking reinforcements. Liverpool's own website's media-watch roundup described the latest developments as a potential "major step forward" in the chase.
However, a deal has not been confirmed, and PSG's valuation remains a major factor.
Status: Ongoing negotiations / rumour
Player: Bradley Barcola
Current club: PSG
Interested club: Liverpool
Chelsea make enquiry for Myles Lewis-Skelly
Chelsea have made a fresh enquiry about Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to Sky Sports.
The Blues have maintained a long-term interest in the versatile player, while Manchester United are also understood to admire him.
However, Arsenal reportedly do not want to sell Lewis-Skelly to a direct Premier League rival.
Status: Enquiry / interest
Player: Myles Lewis-Skelly
Current club: Arsenal
Interested clubs: Chelsea, Manchester United
Manchester United and Arsenal monitor Joaquin Seys
Joaquin Seys is attracting significant Premier League interest.
Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs reported to be monitoring the Club Brugge left-back, with other clubs also showing interest.
Sky Sports reported the interest earlier this week, while reports have placed his potential valuation around £30 million.
There is currently no confirmed agreement.
Status: Interest / enquiries
Player: Joaquin Seys
Current club: Club Brugge
Interested clubs: Manchester United, Arsenal and others
West Ham target Troy Parrott
West Ham have reportedly made an opening offer of around £15 million for AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott.
The London club are also exploring other attacking options as they continue their summer recruitment.
Status: Bid reported
Player: Troy Parrott
Current club: AZ Alkmaar
Interested club: West Ham United
📅 MAJOR DEALS COMPLETED THIS WEEK
Several significant transfers have been confirmed since the beginning of the week.
Liverpool
Ronald Araújo – Barcelona → Liverpool, loan with option to buy.
Chelsea
Pep Chavarria – Rayo Vallecano → Chelsea.
Everton
Brennan Johnson – Crystal Palace → Everton, with Dwight McNeil moving the other way.
Arsenal
Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle United → Arsenal.
Nottingham Forest
Ousmane Diomande – Sporting → Nottingham Forest.
PSV Eindhoven
Kodai Sano – NEC Nijmegen → PSV, reportedly for around €14.5 million. The deal was completed on 8 August.
👀 TRANSFERS TO WATCH
The next few weeks could be particularly interesting as clubs continue to finalise their squads.
Among the names attracting attention are:
- Bradley Barcola – Liverpool interest
- Myles Lewis-Skelly – Chelsea and Manchester United interest
- Joaquin Seys – Manchester United, Arsenal and other clubs
- Troy Parrott – West Ham interest
- Julian Alvarez – Arsenal links, although Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has reiterated that the striker is not for sale.
⚠️ RUMOUR WATCH: WHAT IS CONFIRMED?
Transfer season moves quickly, but not every report represents a completed deal.
CONFIRMED: The club has officially announced the transfer.
AGREEMENT: Clubs have reached an agreement but final paperwork, medicals or registration may still be required.
INTEREST: A club is monitoring or considering a player.
RUMOUR: A transfer has been reported but there is no confirmed agreement.
Dreads Media will continue to distinguish between confirmed transfers and speculation.
The 2026 summer transfer window is entering another important phase, with major clubs continuing to spend heavily and several high-profile players attracting interest.
Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola, Chelsea's interest in Myles Lewis-Skelly and the growing competition for Joaquin Seys are among the stories to watch, while completed moves such as Ronald Araújo to Liverpool, Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal and Pep Chavarria to Chelsea have already changed the landscape ahead of the new season.
Keep checking Dreads Media for the latest football transfer news, confirmed deals and credible rumours.
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