Isidor exit saga leads; Placide without a club; Casimir settled at Auxerre

Wilson Isidor is the headline story in this cycle. The 25-year-old Sunderland forward — who scored 12 goals and contributed two assists in 43 appearances as the Black Cats won promotion to the Premier League last season — wants out this summer, according to the Sun. Sunderland are not expected to stand in his way, with Isidor seeking regular first-team football after losing his starting place in December. No confirmed destination yet; the situation bears close watching.

Goalkeeper Johny Placide is now without a club: Transfermarkt records him as a free agent since July 1, 2026, his contract with SC Bastia having expired. At 38, his next move — if any — is open.

At AJ Auxerre, Josué Casimir arrived on a free transfer earlier this summer, confirmed by Yahoo Sports. Auxerre, who secured a comfortable Ligue 1 mid-table finish last season, are actively building their squad for 2026-27, giving Casimir a stable top-flight platform.

Carlens Arcus extended his Angers SCO contract by one year to June 2027, the club announced officially, keeping the Haitian right-back in Ligue 2 football. Sofascore shows Zulte Waregem's next match on August 9, meaning Wilguens Paugain's pre-season is under way but quiet.