Championship contenders Fulham have signed Portuguese forward Ivan Cavaleiro from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan deal. The former Benfica man leaves Wolves for London after three years at the club, with the deal containing the option for a permanent transfer next summer.
Meanwhile, veteran Portugal midfielder Miguel Veloso is staying in Italy after leaving Genoa, having agreed a one-year deal with newly-promoted Hellas Verona. Hoping to stay put in France is Anthony Lopes, who continues to negotiate with Lyon over a major contract renewal, while Adrien Silva is keen to make his stay in France with Monaco permanent and Manuel Fernandes is set to make a decision on his future.
In the wake of João Felix’s headline-grabbing move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid, the futures of several other Portugal internationals remain in the balance as the summer transfer market gains pace. João Mario and Renato Sanches continue to pursue moves from Internazionale and Bayern Munich respectively, while João Cancelo and André Silva report for training at Juventus and AC Milan despite intense speculation during recent weeks.
Pre-season is officially underway in Europe, with clubs across the continent returning to training this week ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. The upcoming season will see many Portuguese coaches assuming control of new teams in France, Greece and Italy, with the likes of Andre Villas-Boas, Abel Ferreira and Paulo Fonseca taking on high-pressure jobs during the close season.
The transfer season is fully up and running, with Portuguese players changing clubs across the continent on an almost daily basis. The latest major deal to be confirmed sees Hélder Costa leave Wolverhampton Wanderers for English Championship contenders Leeds United.
Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki have officially confirmed the appointment of Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira from Sporting Braga on a three-year contract.