Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
With just over two weeks left before the Premier League window closes, here's the genuine state of two of its biggest remaining stories.
Romero's Move Is Done
Tottenham agreed a deal worth around ยฃ34.2m (โฌ40m) including add-ons to sell captain Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid, confirmed on 13 August 2026, with Spurs keeping a 15% sell-on clause. Atletico had been long-term admirers of the Argentina World Cup winner.
Savinho's Move Is Still Being Finalised
Tottenham have submitted a formal ยฃ85m offer for Manchester City winger Savinho, who is pushing to leave for more regular football. Manchester City are reported to want a replacement in before letting him go. Both clubs are said to be confident of completing the deal before the 1 September deadline, but it has not been finalised as of this update.
What This Means for Bettors
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Key Takeaways
- Cristian Romero's transfer to Atletico Madrid is confirmed.
- Savinho's move to Tottenham is close but not yet completed.
- The Premier League window closes on 1 September 2026.
FAQ
Q: Is the transfer window still open?
Yes, the Premier League window runs until 1 September 2026.
Q: Has Savinho completed his move to Tottenham?
No, not as of 15 August 2026, though both clubs are reported to be confident of finishing the deal.
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Sources
- Sky Sports โ Cristian Romero: Atletico Madrid agree deal with Tottenham to sign Argentina defender
- The Hard Tackle โ Tottenham offer ยฃ85 million to sign Savinho from Manchester City
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