Arsenal is in discussions with Bayer Leverkusen regarding the transfer of England defender Jarell Quansah. The asking price is reported to be at least €50 million (£43 million). Quansah joined Leverkusen from Liverpool last summer for an initial fee of £30 million, which included a buy-back clause for the Reds.
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In a significant development in football ownership, Liverpool's parent company, Fenway Sports Group, has confirmed that it has sold a 30% stake in the club for £1.65 billion. The consortium acquiring the stake includes Amit Bhatia, Jeff Bezos, and Eduardo Saverin, valuing Liverpool at £5.5 billion. Bhatia, who will become vice-chairman, initiated and led the negotiations with FSG through the 1892 Holdings consortium.
FSG president Mike Gordon noted that Liverpool’s model of long-term planning continues to attract interest from reputable investors. The deal is expected to enhance the operational structure of the club as it heads into the new season.
Key football events reported on August 14, 2026, also include Celtic's Arne Engels set to join West Ham and a loan deal finalised for Chelsea's Ryan Kavuma-McQueen to Portsmouth. Furthermore, Manchester City announced that defender Finley Burns has permanently transferred to Wigan Athletic.
In other news, Andrew Giuliani, a former White House official, criticized those opposing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, asserting their views stem from jealousy over his achievements in football governance. Giuliani emphasized the unprecedented growth and success under Infantino, particularly mentioning the financial successes of recent FIFA competitions.
As the final days of transfer activities approach, the football world is buzzing with movements and speculations ahead of the new season.