Football Transfer Market Roundup: Belotti Medical Failure, Samu Costa to Al Nassr, and More

This article from Record Portugal provides a live update on football transfer market rumors and confirmations as of July 18, 2026. Key developments include: Andrea Belotti failing medical tests at Cagliari, leaving him without a club after a serious injury in September 2025; Portuguese international Samu Costa reportedly agreeing to join Al Nassr (featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix), with negotiations ongoing between the Saudi club and Mallorca; Sporting planning to accelerate Maxi Araújo's contract renewal; FC Porto's signing of Hwang potentially pushing Stephen Eustáquio out; Benfica being linked to West Ham's Edson Álvarez (though Record reports no interest); Renato Sanches returning to PSG's U21 team after a loan at Panathinaikos; and António Silva's reaction to reported unhappiness at Benfica.

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