Top 10 Most Anticipated Transfers of August 2026

Most of the summer transfer window of 2026 is behind us. We've already seen the super expensive transfers of Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson within the Premier League, the unexpected move of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid, and Barcelona's purchase of Anthony Gordon. However, the main deals of this summer are still ahead. In this article, we have compiled the top 10 most anticipated transfers of August.

10. Mohamed Salah

Age: 34 years

Transfer value: 22 million euros

Current club: Free agent

Potential move to: Trabzonspor

Salah, who left Liverpool this summer, is almost a Trabzonspor player. The Turkish club has officially confirmed that they are in talks with the legendary Egyptian. Perhaps, the announcement of Salah's free agent transfer will be made today. According to journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Salah will sign a two-year contract with Trabzonspor, and his annual salary will be 17 million euros.

9. Cristian Romero

Age: 28 years

Transfer value: 50 million euros

Current club: Tottenham

Potential move to: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter

Insider Fabrizio Romano reported that Cristian Romero will leave Tottenham in the summer transfer window. The Argentine wants to continue his career in La Liga, where Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in him. But there is also interest from Italy — from Inter. Therefore, if things don't work out with the Spanish giants, we may well see Romero on the fields of Serie A.

8. Rafael Leao

Age: 27 years

Transfer value: 50 million euros

Current club: Milan

Potential move to: Galatasaray, Fenerbahce

Leao stated during the World Cup that he intends to leave Milan this summer. However, there isn't much interest from top European clubs, which Rafael clearly aims for. The real contenders for the Portuguese winger are considered to be the giants of the Turkish league.

7. Bruno Guimaraes

Age: 28 years

Transfer value: 70 million euros

Current club: Newcastle

Potential move to: Arsenal

According to insiders, Arsenal in London has already agreed on the details of the midfielder's transfer from Newcastle. The transfer fee is 90 million euros plus bonuses. It is expected that the deal will be officially completed soon. Bruno's contract with Arsenal will be for five years - until the summer of 2031.

6. Bradley Barkola

Age: 23 years

Transfer value: 90 million euros

Current club:PSG

Potential transfer to: Liverpool

Liverpool is in need of a top winger after the departure of Mo Salah. Therefore, the English club has targeted PSG's talent Bradley Barkley. It is reported that the clubs have already begun official negotiations for the transfer of the French player. As Fabrizio Romano reports, Barkley himself is open to moving to the Premier League.

5. Jan Diomande

Age: 19 years old

Transfer value: 90 million euros

Current club: RB Leipzig

Potential transfer to: Real Madrid

Leipzig's sporting director Marcel Schafer recently denied information about an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Jan Diomande. However, there is no doubt that the Ivorian will eventually end up in Madrid. Insiders report that the clubs are actively negotiating and plan to close the deal by the end of the week. It is expected that Real will pay about 100 million euros for the 19-year-old talent.

4. Ferran Torres

Age: 26 years old

Transfer value: 55 million euros

Current club: Barcelona

Potential transfer to: PSG

Barcelona's forward, who scored the "golden ball" for Spain in the last World Cup final, has agreed personal contract terms with PSG. PSG's head coach Luis Enrique is personally interested in this transfer. As Fernando Polo reports, the Catalans would like to keep Ferran and offer him a new contract in September. However, Barcelona's management is not planning to hold onto Torres at all costs, if he personally requests to leave.

3. Julian Alvarez

Age: 26 years old

Transfer value: 120 million euros

Current club: Atletico Madrid

Potential transfer to: Barcelona

Perhaps the main saga this summer is Alvarez's move to Barcelona. Julian himself publicly stated during the World Cup that he wants to leave Atletico and "follow his dream". However, the bosses of the Madrid club are trying their best to keep the Argentine and do not want to negotiate with Barcelona. But, apparently, sooner or later they will have to sit down at the negotiating table, as rumors suggest that the relationship between Alvarez and Atletico's head coach Diego Simeone has cooled since the end of last season. And whether Cholo will want to work with such an unmotivated forward when he returns from vacation is a big question.

2. Vinicius Junior

Age: 26 years old

Transfer value: 140 million euros

Current club: Real Madrid

Potential transfer to: Arsenal

Vinicius' contract with Real Madrid expires in the summer of 2027. And negotiations about extending the agreement have "stalled". Undoubtedly, Madrid does not want to lose their star forward for free in a year.Therefore, his potential move to Arsenal is a logical option. According to ESPN, "Los Blancos" are open to selling the Brazilian, and The Telegraph reports that the London club is ready to offer Vinicius the highest salary in the club's history.

1. Rodri

Age: 30 years

Transfer value: 55 million euros

Current club: Manchester City

Potential destination: Real Madrid

The best footballer of the 2026 World Cup is set to leave Man City this summer. Barca, Real, and PSG want to sign Rodri. However, it is the Madrid club that leads the race to sign the Spaniard, as they already have a personal agreement with the player. According to insiders, the deal could be worth more than 50 million euros. And, it seems, Rodri's transfer to the "Royal Club" is just a matter of time.