NEC sign German midfielder as Leão heads to Turkey, Lammers eyes PSV

NEC have completed the signing of 28‑year‑old German midfielder Dennis Geiger from Hoffenheim on a two‑year deal in Nijmegen, while Portuguese forward Rafael Leão is set to join Galatasaray in Turkey for €45 million, and striker Sam Lammers remains open to a move back to PSV.

German midfielder joins NEC

Dutch side NEC announced the arrival of Dennis Geiger, a 28‑year‑old Dutch‑German (Duitse) midfielder who arrives from the German club Hoffenheim. He signs a two‑year contract in Nijmegen and previously spent a loan spell at Scottish side Aberdeen.

The signing reconnects Geiger with NEC head coach Dick Schreuder, who served as an assistant at Hoffenheim under Alfred Schreuder, Dick’s brother. The club’s announcement was made in Den during the daily transfer show that also featured clubwatcher Wout Fassbender from ADO Den Haag.

Willem II secures Tonny Vilhena

Willem II have completed the return of 31‑year‑old midfielder Tonny Vilhena to the Netherlands, signing him for a single season from Panathinaikos. Vilhena spent more than nine seasons at Feyenoord and earned fifteen caps for the Dutch national team.

The Dutch club confirmed the deal ahead of the upcoming Eredivisie fixtures, reinforcing their midfield options for the campaign.

Couhaib Driouech leaves PSV to continue his career in Spain, confirming the Dutch club’s latest outbound move. The transfer adds to PSV’s recent activity in the market.

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Liverpool have entered a principle agreement to sign French winger Ismaïla Sarr, indicating the Premier League side’s interest in strengthening their attack.

Manchester City have paid €100 million to acquire Moroccan forward Ayyoub Bouaddi, confirming a major investment by the English club.

Leão's €45 million move to Galatasaray

Portuguese left‑winger Rafael Leão will leave AC Milan for Galatasaray in Turkey for a reported €45 million fee, with final negotiations scheduled for the weekend. Aston Villa are also reported to be monitoring the situation.

The transfer marks a significant move for the 45‑million‑euro deal, with Leão set to join the Turkish side for the upcoming season.

Galatasaray chase €45m Leao move as Turkish rivals watch

Sam Lammers remains open to a return to PSV, though the Eindhoven club has indicated it will not meet the more than €3 million asking price. Lammers previously moved to Atalanta Bergamo for €10 million and his agent is working with FC Twente to facilitate a possible agreement with PSV in the short term.

The discussion about Lammers involved the club’s willingness to negotiate a deal Voor the next transfer window.