Today's PL summary — 12 Aug 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 12 Aug 2026.

1. The Spanish club’s new offer – which may include add-ons – is close to City’s valuation for the 30-year-old who captained Spain to the World Cup and won the Ballon d’Or in 2024.

([source](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/28/rodri-and-bonmati-scoop-ballons-dor-as-real-madrid-boycott-big-awards-night))

The Guardian Football

2. Roberto De Zerbi wants to further bolster his squad, but higher-ups at Tottenham Hotspur appear to be waiting for a green light from Chelsea before making their next move.

([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-hold-key-dream-tottenham-34443249))

Football.London

3. Chelsea have completed the seventh signing of the Xabi Alonso era at Stamford Bridge.

([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-transfer-cucurella-replacement-34405987))

Football.London

4. Chelsea are being linked with a move to Myles Lewis-Skelly after the versatile Arsenal youngster was offered to the Blues as well as Manchester United.

([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/lewis-skelly-chelsea-alonso-transfer-34440220))

Football.London

5. The latest noises around Enzo Fernandez's future with Manchester City strongly interested in the Chelsea midfielder in the final three weeks of the summer transfer window.

([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/enzo-fernandez-situation-myles-lewis-34442984))

Football.London

6. Spurs have been linked with a move for the former Arsenal man.

([source](https://www.givemesport.com/tottenham-top-transfer-target-deal-off-folarin-baolgun-approach/))

GiveMeSport

7. Express Sport brings you all of the latest transfer news and updates.

([source](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2238310/Transfer-news-LIVE-Man-Utd-Liverpool-Arsenal-Barcola))

Daily Express Football

8. The latest Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd transfer news and updates from around the Premier League as the window enters its final stretch ahead of the new season.

([source](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-man-utd-37541231))

Mirror Football