Transfer updates: Martinez joins Chelsea, Amrabat signs with Ajax
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
As the summer transfer window nears its close, several significant player movements are occurring. Emiliano Martínez has completed a transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea for approximately €8 million. Sofyan Amrabat has signed a two-year contract with Ajax Amsterdam as a free agent. Additionally, FC Barcelona has sold Héctor Fort to Real Sociedad for €8 million. Various clubs, including Tottenham and Everton, are finalizing player exchanges, while Jonathan David is reportedly close to a move to Atlético Madrid or Juventus. Preparations for medicals and loan agreements are underway for several players, including Bradley Barcola at Liverpool and Neil El Aynaoui to Leipzig.
- •Emiliano Martínez transfers to Chelsea for €8 million.
- •Sofyan Amrabat signs with Ajax Amsterdam as a free agent.
- •FC Barcelona sells Héctor Fort to Real Sociedad.
- •Tottenham and Everton finalize Iliman Ndiaye transfer.
- •Jonathan David expected to move to Atlético Madrid or Juventus.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Transfer roundup, 30 August 💰
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Midday transfer update 💰
"With two days to go before the summer transfer window closes in the major leagues, several major deals are in the works or close to being finalized. Check out this Sunday, August 30 transfer roundup.D...
"With two days to go before the summer transfer window closes in the major leagues, several major moves are in the works or close to being finalized. Here’s a roundup of the first official announceme...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:40 PMTransfer roundup, 30 August 💰
With two days to go before the summer transfer window closes in the major leagues, several major deals are in the works or close to being finalized. Check out this Sunday, August 30 transfer roundup.D...
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:32 AMMidday transfer update 💰
With two days to go before the summer transfer window closes in the major leagues, several major moves are in the works or close to being finalized. Here’s a roundup of the first official announceme...
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