July 30, 2026 Transfer News: Leão, Onuachu, Elmas, Ivanovic, Barcola, Vinicius

The final week of July kept the transfer market buzzing both in Süper Lig and across Europe's major leagues. Here is a roundup of the developments that stood out between July 25-30, 2026.

Rafael Leão - Fenerbahçe

The hottest topic in the Fenerbahçe camp this week was Rafael Leão. The Istanbul club sent a private jet to Milan to hold talks with both the Portuguese winger and AC Milan's management. According to reports, Fenerbahçe reached an agreement in principle with Leão on a four-year deal worth €12 million per season, while on the transfer fee front Milan is said to be demanding €50 million against an offer believed to be in the €40-42 million range, with a compromise considered increasingly likely. The situation is expected to become clearer in the coming days, though no official confirmation has been made yet.

Paul Onuachu - Fulham

Trabzonspor's prolific striker Paul Onuachu, who scored 26 goals last season, has reportedly attracted concrete interest from England. Premier League side Fulham are said to be preparing an offer in the €25-30 million range for the Nigerian forward, while Trabzonspor are reportedly holding out for €30 million. Onuachu is under contract until 2028, and if talks progress positively, the move could be finalized in the coming days. The process remains based on media reports for now, with an official statement still awaited.

Eljif Elmas - Beşiktaş

Beşiktaş have moved for Eljif Elmas, who spent last season on loan at Napoli before the Italian club declined to trigger his €17 million purchase option. The Macedonian midfielder returned to RB Leipzig, who are reportedly not including him in their plans for the new season and are asking for a €10 million fee. According to reports, Beşiktaş's main rival for the player is Juventus, where Elmas's former coach is now in charge. The situation is expected to develop further in the coming days.

Franjo Ivanovic - Galatasaray

Looking to strengthen its attack, Galatasaray has reportedly turned its focus to Portugal. The Istanbul giants are said to want Croatian forward Franjo Ivanovic, on loan with a non-mandatory purchase option, from Benfica. The 2003-born striker, who joined Benfica from Union SG for €22.8 million last season but failed to deliver on expectations, is reportedly being allowed to leave by the Portuguese club. Galatasaray's search for a young forward fitting the +4 foreign-player quota is said to be behind the interest.

Bradley Barcola - Liverpool

One of Europe's hottest transfer sagas involves PSG's young winger Bradley Barcola. Reports suggest Liverpool have reached personal terms with the player following talks with new head coach Andoni Iraola. However, a significant gap remains between the clubs over the transfer fee: Liverpool's reported offer sits around €120 million, while PSG are said to be demanding as much as €170 million. Barcola has reportedly informed PSG he does not intend to sign a new contract, increasing the likelihood of a move before the window closes.

Vinicius Jr - Real Madrid

On the Vinicius Junior front, long tracked by Arsenal, the storyline has shifted toward a stay rather than a departure. Reports indicate Real Madrid and the player's representatives are nearing agreement on a new contract that would run until 2030, reportedly structured around a guaranteed €20 million per season that could rise to €30 million with performance bonuses. Club president Florentino Perez is said to be personally involved in the talks and keen for the Brazilian to remain long-term. Arsenal are reported to have stepped back from their pursuit as a result.

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