Summer 2026 Transfer Thread

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Leeds got the deal done for James Trafford. Happy for him; hopefully he continues his growth there

Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford joins from Manchester City in deal worth up to £45m

Leeds United sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.

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[Ed H in Pasadena]

Meanwhile, Liverpool women announced their sixth summer signing, midfielder Natalia Ramos from UD Tenerife in Spain. Hopefully, the women's team is more competitive in the coming season than the disappointment of last season.

Women's Super League: Liverpool sign midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife

Liverpool have signed Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife Femenino, subject to visa approval and international clearance.

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[jeffbear]

Meanwhile, Liverpool women announced their sixth summer signing, midfielder Natalia Ramos from UD Tenerife in Spain. Hopefully, the women's team is more competitive in the coming season than the disappointment of last season.

Women's Super League: Liverpool sign midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife

Liverpool have signed Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife Femenino, subject to visa approval and international clearance.

www.bbc.com

The Spanish teams are leaking talent kind of like the NWSL teams did a couple of years ago. Pretty much everybody in NWSL and WSL has added somebody from a Spanish side this summer, even lower budget teams.

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

I missed this MLS to EFL transfer (until he subbed on in their League Cup match), but Columbus' Max Arfsten has also signed with Middlesbrough. It is a four year deal.

Columbus Crew’s Max Arfsten signs with Middlesbrough FC, joining Morris, Berhalter

Columbus Crew fans are saying goodbye to one of the club’s recent standouts.Max Arfsten has signed with Middlesbrough FC, a soccer team in England. He will join

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[Ed H in Pasadena]

This one dropped line a bombshell for us Liverpool fans, as their was literally no chatter prior to this announcement.

Liverpool working on Ronald Araujo loan in transfer swoop for Barcelona defender

Liverpool has made a move to sign Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona, with Andoni Iraola's roster currently looking light of numbers in defense heading into the new season

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In a heartbeat, he addresses a big concern in the back. Still would prefer to see us linked to a right back (instead of all these midfielders) but it's a good move.