The European summer transfer window has just under three weeks remaining, and the U.S. men’s national team will report in four weeks for a pair of international friendlies. Across the past few weeks, there have been several transfer developments for players with high hopes for the 2026 World Cup.
Midfielder Gio Reyna has reportedly reached an "advanced" stage in the transfer process from Borussia Dortmund to Parma. Meanwhile, his BVB teammate Cole Campbell, has seemingly had an approach from Stuttgart rejected by the Black and Yellow.
In England, Josh Sargent’s hot start for Norwich City has his manager Liam Manning seeking to keep him. And potential deals for Yunus Musah, Bryan Reynolds, Griffin Yow, Max Arfsten, Alex Freeman and more still loom.
BALLGM tracks all of the American player movements in the USMNT Transfer Notebook, a recurring feature covering the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.
The European summer transfer window has just under three weeks remaining, and the U.S. men’s national team will report in four weeks for a pair of international friendlies. Across the past few weeks, there have been several transfer developments for players with high hopes for the 2026 World Cup.
Midfielder Gio Reyna has reportedly reached an “advanced” stage in the transfer process from Borussia Dortmund to Parma. Meanwhile, his BVB teammate Cole Campbell, has seemingly had an approach from Stuttgart rejected by the Black and Yellow.
In England, Josh Sargent’s hot start for Norwich City has his manager Liam Manning seeking to keep him. And potential deals for Yunus Musah, Bryan Reynolds, Griffin Yow, Max Arfsten, Alex Freeman and more still loom.
BALLGM tracks all of the American player movements in the USMNT Transfer Notebook a recurring feature covering the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Parma have advanced their approach for Reyna, and want to incorporate him into the squad as soon as possible. A transfer fee of $7-10M has been reported over the past month, but the two clubs have not been able to finalize a figure.
The 22-year-old has been linked with the Serie A side all summer, and they begin their domestic campaign next weekend under the guidance of the youngest manager in Europe’s big leagues, Carlos Cuesta.
Parma, which has American investors, have tall ambitions for the upcoming campaign and view Reyna as a player who can contribute. Reyna was named to BVB’s teamsheet for their DFB Pokal match on Monday, but went as an unused substitute – a theme of his career for the club over the past year or so.
If a move to Parma does materialize, it could immediately gives him a chance to show USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino that belongs in the national team player pool. At this stage, he just needs to play – and Parma seemingly want to give him that chance.
Sargent has three goals in three games across all competitions for the Canaries but a transfer away from the club still lingers, with Leeds and Burnley among potential suitors for the 24-year-old.
However, after his latest goal – a winner in a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth – manager Liam Manning made a plea for him to stay.
“I’m hoping Ben turns his phone off so we don’t get any calls,” Manning joked, referencing Norwich director of football, Ben Knapper. “Sarge role models everything you want. He’s a top person, a top professional. You see his work rate and how he leads by example.
“He’s top class.”
After reportedly rejecting a move to Wolfsburg in July, Sargent’s future is still uncertain. However, what is certain is that he’s a prolific scorer at the Championship level.
Per Sky Germany, VFB Stuttgart had a transfer approach for Campbell rejected by Borussia Dortmund. They reportedly made an offer for the 19-year-old and a contract until 2030, and talks were underway. However, Dortmund reportedly decided that they would like to keep him for the upcoming campaign – though a move away is still a possibility this summer if they were able to find a replacement.
Campbell has yet to receive a senior national team call up, but is highly touted. He made his USYNT debut in ppring 2024, scoring a brace to help the U.S. defeat England. For BVB, he broke into the senior team during the 2024-25 campaign, but no consistently. He made just six appearances with the Bundesliga side last year.
TRANSFER TALK
+ Yunus Musah is the subject of interest from Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, as well as Serie A side Napoli. It remains to be seen if Milan will let him leave.
+ Defender Max Arfsten has reportedly approved a move to England with Middlesbrough. The Columbus Crew, meanwhile, last rejected a $3M offer from the Championship side.
+ Winger Griffin Yow remains linked to the English Championship. Portsmouth remain interested, while Belgian side Anderlecht and MLS side D.C. United are also reportedly keeping tabs.
+ Defender Bryan Reynolds has been linkedwith a move from Westerlo to Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga.
+ Orlando City Defender Alex Freeman has reportedly caught the eye of multiple La Liga clubs. Villareal reportedly leads the race for his signature, should a move materialize.
+ Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi is a player to watch in the coming weeks, after he publicly questioned his playing time and manager Javier Mascherano responded.
COMPLETED DEALS
+ Malik Tillman is heading back to the Bundesliga, having completed a $47 million move to Bayer Leverkusen to serve as the club’s Florian Wirtz replacement.
+ Patrick Agyemang finalized his big move to Derby County, but will be on the shelf for the first few weeks of his time in England after undergoing hernia surgery.
+ Midfielder Johnny Cardoso has signed a multi-year deal with Atletico Madrid, joining on a permanent transfer from Real Betis.
+ Caleb Wiley has completed a loan move to Watford, as he returns to the club after spending the second half of last season with them in the Championship.
+ U.S. Youth international Julian Eyestone has signed a new contract with Brentford in the English Premier League and has been promoted to the senior team for the 2025-26 season. He is expected to be a part of the U20 FIFA World Cup this fall with the USYNT.
+ Forward Damion Downs has completed a $9.5M transfer from FC Koln to Southampton in the English Championship.
+ Noahkai Banks, the 18-year-old American defender, has signed a contract extension with Bundesliga side Augsburg, keeping him at the club until 2028.
+ Defender George Campbell has joined West Bromwich Albion on a permanent transfer from CF Montreal.
+ San Diego FC has signed U.S. youth international Pedro Soma from Cornella in Spain.
+ Forward Tim Weah has signed for Marseille on a one-year loan from Juventus with an obligation to buy clause.
+ Defender Kristoffer Lund has signed for Bundesliga side FC Koln, joining from Palermo in Serie B.
+ Goalkeeper Matt Turner completed a transfer from Nottingham Forest to Lyon in France, and has subsequently been loaned to the New England Revolution on a one-year deal.
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