Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
July 2025
Manchester United have submitted a new bid for Bryan Mbeumo worth £65m plus £5m in add-ons. Brentford have yet to respond as the offer surpasses previous rejected attempts.
United are acting on Mbeumo’s clear desire to join, after Brentford dismissed a £62.5m package weeks earlier. The new bid reflects their intent to secure the winger before pre-season intensifies.
Julio Enciso (Brighton)
July 2025
Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso will undergo knee surgery, pausing plans for a loan or transfer this window. The injury delays his expected departure until at least January 2026.
Enciso remained in South America while Brighton traveled for pre-season. The injury setback ends immediate transfer plans as the player now faces recovery and rehabilitation through the remainder of the year.
Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
July 2025
Liverpool are preparing an official bid for Hugo Ekitike after the striker agreed to join in principle. Talks with Eintracht Frankfurt are ongoing, and a deal is expected to progress rapidly.
Liverpool turned to Ekitike after Newcastle refused to sell Alexander Isak. With Frankfurt open to discussions and the player aligned with the move, formal negotiations are set to intensify in coming days.
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
July 2025
Inter Milan are negotiating with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman after agreeing personal terms. The Europa League final hat-trick hero is valued at £43m by Atalanta, but Inter aim for a £34.6m deal.
Inter are invoking a previous verbal agreement to secure Lookman at a lower price. Talks hinge on whether Atalanta honor that promise or hold out for full market value after his breakout campaign.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
July 2025
Juventus have begun exploring a potential deal for Rashford, while Barcelona remain interested but inactive. The Manchester United forward has expressed public admiration for Barcelona, fueling interest across Europe.
Sky in Italy reports Juventus are evaluating deal conditions, while Barcelona have yet to make formal contact. Rashford’s openness to leaving Old Trafford aligns with interest from clubs seeking attacking reinforcements this summer.
Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns > LA Clippers)
July 2025
Three-time All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a buyout with the Suns and will join the Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a 2026–27 player option, pending waivers clearance.
Beal gave back $13.9M of his contract to leave Phoenix and chose LA for basketball fit and contender status. He’ll replace Norman Powell and join Kawhi Leonard and James Harden in the Clippers’ new core.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
July 2025
AC Milan have expressed interest in signing Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored 36 goals over the past two seasons and played a pivotal role in Palace’s FA Cup triumph.
Palace value Mateta at around £35m but insist he is not for sale. Milan are the latest in a growing list of admirers for the 27-year-old, who has two years left on his deal.
Reiss Nelson (Arsenal)
July 2025
Fulham have approached Arsenal about signing Reiss Nelson, exploring a potential loan deal after his previous loan stint was disrupted by injury. Nelson has two years left on his current contract with the Gunners.
Arsenal may push for a permanent clause to be included in any new loan. Fulham remain interested despite his injury-hit 2024 campaign and view him as a versatile attacking reinforcement.
Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea > Bournemouth)
July 2025
Bournemouth have completed the £25 million signing of goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea. The 25-year-old Serbia international has signed a five-year deal after a medical on Monday.
Petrovic impressed on loan at Strasbourg but lost his Chelsea starting spot under Maresca. He becomes Bournemouth’s marquee goalkeeping addition under their Premier League campaign plans.
