Rest of Europe
- Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Sebastian Rode. The midfielder arrived at Dortmund on Monday morning, and after passing a medical put pen to paper on the four-year deal at the Westfalenstadion. BVB reportedly agreed a transfer fee between €12-15 million for the former Germany under-21 international. In addition, Dortmund have also signed Turkish wonderkid Emre Mor.
- France defender Samuel Umtiti has put all talks regarding a move to Barcelona on hold. The La Liga champions are looking to sign a world-class centre-back and have set their sights on the €25million-rated Lyon player. Speaking to L'Equipe: "Barcelona is a club where many players would like to play."I have a contract with Lyon, like everyone knows, and given how we have carried out season we have carried out, the option of going to Barcelona is not an issue that has to be talked about now."Everything is possible, both staying and going. Sincerely, right now I am focused on the European Championship. Afterwards we will speak with my club."
