Danley Jean-Jacques fires for Union; Duverne moves to Omonia; Isidor stays put

Danley Jean-Jacques is the form story of this brief. The Philadelphia Union midfielder started all three of their recent high-stakes fixtures and delivered a goal in their 3-2 win at New York City FC on 16 August, then followed that with a composed 90-minute display — two shots, three fouls drawn — as the Union battled Inter Miami to a 2-2 draw on 20 August. He also started the Leagues Cup win over NCFC (3-1, 10 August). Philadelphia are riding a productive run and Jean-Jacques is central to their engine room.

Transfer news: Jean-Kévin Duverne has completed a permanent move to Omonia Nicosia, departing Nantes on 11 August 2026 (Flashscore). His loan spell at La Gantoise ended in June; the Cyprus move is now confirmed. This shifts his club from our canonical Belgian listing — the transfer is the news.

Wilson Isidor remains at Sunderland. Sky Sports reported the club will not sell the 25-year-old despite concrete West Ham interest, underscoring his importance to the newly promoted Premier League side.

Frantzdy Pierrot has returned to parent club AEK Athens after his Çaykur Rizespor loan expired 30 June; Rizespor host Samsunspor on 22 August without him.

Lenny Joseph started Ferencváros's Europa League qualifying second leg against FC Twente (2-2 draw, 30 July) and the subsequent away leg against Gornik (W 1-0, 5 August), keeping his club in the competition.