Welcome to today’s Slide Rule Pass — your sharp, no-nonsense recap of the biggest transfer developments around Europe. With a few weeks to go until squads finalise, the window is overflowing.

Liverpool have officially agreed a £79 million transfer with Eintracht Frankfurt, structured as £69 million upfront plus £10 million in performance-related add-ons. The 23‑year‑old French U21 striker impressed last season with 22 goals and 12 assists, making him one of the Bundesliga’s standout forwards.

He has agreed to a six-year contract and is set to fly into the UK on Tuesday for his medical, after which he’ll join Liverpool’s Asia pre-season tour.

This move takes Liverpool’s summer spending to nearly £300 million, as they look to reinforce the squad further—particularly at centre-back—while future additions hinge on the departure of key players like Luis Díaz

Victor Osimhen is on the verge of finalising a permanent switch to Galatasaray after a standout loan spell. The Turkish champions have agreed personal terms — reportedly a three-year contract worth about €15–18 million per year — and Napoli have maintained their €75 million release clause, which they expect fully paid. The agreement also includes a 20% future sell-on clause and a ban on sales back to Serie A clubs for two to three years. Galatasaray preference is to spread €40 million upfront and €35 million over the following year, while Napoli prefer €50 million immediately with the rest due within 12 months. Negotiations resumed around mid-July, with both clubs aiming to close the deal swiftly

Bayern Munich have confirmed the season-long loan of 25-year-old Israeli keeper Daniel Peretz to newly promoted Hamburger SV. The move aims to give Peretz valuable Bundesliga minutes, with Bayern still hunting for upgrades in attack and balancing ongoing negotiations over Luis  Díaz, Kim Min‑jae, João Palhinha & Sacha Boey.

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is reportedly on the verge of securing a loan move to Barcelona, complete with an option to buy. The deal is likely to include a 15% pay cut as part of the agreement.

United have agreed terms for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, with a fee in the region of £65 million plus £6 million in add-ons confirmed. A medical is expected shortly ahead of his integration into pre-season training.

Chelsea are making a serious push for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, reportedly competing with Arsenal, Bayern, and Barcelona. Expect the deal to land between €50–100 million, depending on wages and Leipzig’s valuation.

Inter Milan are advancing negotiations for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, with the player eager for the move. Talks are in the late stages, pending final agreement between clubs.

Manchester United are also exploring other centre-forward signings, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson featuring prominently on their shortlist alongside Mbeumo.

Liverpool are keeping tabs on both Real Madrid’s Rodrygo (as possible midfield/wing reinforcement) and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, though Isak remains unlikely after a £120 million bid fell short.

📌 Summary:

• Done deals: Ekitiké to Liverpool, Peretz loaned out, Mbeumo to United.

• In motion: Rashford to Barca, Chelsea chasing Simons, Inter pushing for Lookman.

• Still open: United’s striker hunt extends; Reds keep options in firing range.