> From Coventry City's major signing of Loum Tchaouna to strategic Scottish Premiership moves, here is the comprehensive ranking of confirmed July football transfers.

The European summer transfer window is in full swing, dictating the financial and tactical futures of clubs across the continent. Following the official reopening of the market on June 15, sporting directors from the Premier League down to the Scottish Premiership have been executing critical squad overhauls.

While blockbuster billion-shilling moves dominate the headlines, the lifeblood of European football relies heavily on strategic acquisitions across the English Football League, the Women’s Super League, and continental divisions. These sub-tier transfers frequently serve as developmental stepping stones for emerging global talent-a dynamic closely monitored by scouting networks operating across East Africa and the global south.

Below is the definitive, verified list of all major confirmed transfers finalized in July 2026.

1. Loum Tchaouna - Unconfirmed (£20m)

In one of the most high-profile moves of the month, highly rated forward Loum Tchaouna has transferred from recently relegated Burnley to Championship promotion hopefuls Coventry City. While the clubs have officially labeled the fee as undisclosed, intense market reporting places the valuation at an estimated £20 million (approximately KES 3.3 billion). This massive capital outlay highlights Coventry’s aggressive intent to secure immediate promotion back to the top flight.

2. Laurent Mendy - Up to £1m

Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian has bolstered its defensive ranks by acquiring Laurent Mendy from English League Two outfit Forest Green Rovers. The deal, structured with performance add-ons, could reach £1 million (KES 166 million). Mendy’s physical profile and tactical versatility make him a critical asset for a Hearts squad balancing domestic duties with potential European qualifiers.

3. Daniela Arques - Undisclosed Fee

The rapid professionalization and capital injection into women’s football continues with Daniela Arques completing a permanent move from Sporting to the London City Lionesses. While the exact financial terms remain undisclosed, the acquisition signals the Lionesses' commitment to challenging for Women’s Super League promotion by tapping into elite Iberian talent pools.

4. Sebastian Berhalter - Undisclosed Fee

In a fascinating transatlantic move, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has departed Major League Soccer (MLS) side Vancouver Whitecaps to sign with Middlesbrough in the English Championship. The transfer underscores the increasingly viable pathway for North American talent seeking to establish themselves in the grueling, tactically demanding environment of England’s second tier.

5. Nicolas Milanovic - Undisclosed Fee

Australian attacker Nicolas Milanovic has secured a return to his homeland, transferring from Scottish side Aberdeen to the Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League. The move ends a mixed spell in the UK for the forward, allowing him to reset his career in a familiar domestic environment where he previously thrived.

6. Derensili Sanches Fernandes - Undisclosed Fee

Huddersfield Town has raided the Dutch Eredivisie to secure the signature of dynamic winger Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior. This acquisition fits Huddersfield’s long-standing recruitment model of identifying undervalued technical talent in mainland Europe and transitioning them into the physical demands of English football.

7. Macaulay Tait - Undisclosed Fee

In a piece of domestic Scottish business, young prospect Macaulay Tait has left Heart of Midlothian to join Premiership rivals St Johnstone. The transfer provides the highly regarded youngster with a clearer pathway to consistent first-team minutes, a critical factor in his ongoing development.

8. Aston Oxborough - Undisclosed Fee

Goalkeeper Aston Oxborough has traded the top tier for the Scottish Championship, moving from Motherwell to Dunfermline Athletic. Securing a reliable presence between the posts was a primary objective for Dunfermline this window, and Oxborough’s top-flight experience makes him an immediate defensive anchor for his new club.

As the window remains open until the end of August, clubs will continue to maneuver aggressively. The success or failure of these July investments will ultimately be judged under the harsh lights of the impending 2026/2027 season.

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  • 01BBC SportAll done deals in July 2026News reportPublished 30 Jul 2026Accessed 30 Jul 2026Evidence used - • The complete list of July 2026 transfers including Tchaouna, Mendy, Arques, Berhalter, Milanovic, Fernandes, Tait, and Oxborough.

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