Shane MacDermott

Former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech is nearing a move to Spain after parting ways with Al-Duhhail in May. Several Spanish clubs are competing to sign the 32-year-old, including Seville, Elche, Mallorca, and Rayo Vallecano. Ziyech seeks a multi-year deal but has only been offered a one-year contract. His turbulent career from a promising start at Chelsea to a fall-out in Galatasaray is highlighted as he looks for a fresh start in Spain.

Brighton and Hove Albion are eyeing young right-back Sael Kumbedi, a promising talent from Lyon currently on loan at Wolfsburg. The Seagulls need a long-term replacement for Tariq Lamptey and are considering Kumbedi, who has attracted interest from Crystal Palace and has a strong pedigree coming from PSG and Le Havre academy. With only veteran Joel Veltman and young talent Charlie Tasker as options, Brighton are keen to secure Kumbedi's services before other clubs do.

Bayer Leverkusen are considering signing free agent Christian Eriksen, with former Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand keen on a reunion. Eriksen has been without a club since leaving Manchester United, rejecting offers from Wrexham, Burnley, and Fenerbahce. He is training with Malmo but is looking to play in mainland Europe. Eriksen's career includes successful spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan.

Forest's Ibrahim Sangare is set for a move to Saudi Arabia after failing to secure a transfer to West Ham United. The Ivory Coast international, who has started all Premier League games this season, joined Forest for £30million in 2023. Al Ettifaq and Al Hazem are among clubs interested in signing Sangare, who has proven himself as a winner during his time at Toulouse and PSV Eindhoven.