Idrissa Gana Gueye (Everton)
July 2025
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has signed a new one-year contract with an option for another season, extending his second stint at the club after a standout 2024/25 campaign.
The 34-year-old Senegalese international earned the squad’s Player’s Player of the Year award. His experience and leadership were pivotal, and Everton acted swiftly to secure his services ahead of the new season.
Davide Calabria (Crystal Palace)
July 2025
Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign 28-year-old Davide Calabria on a free transfer after his AC Milan contract expired. The Italian full-back impressed during a loan stint at Bologna last season.
Palace face competition from Real Betis, Celta Vigo, and Mallorca, but are believed to have made the strongest approach. Calabria offers versatility on both flanks and could strengthen Palace’s depth ahead of the new campaign.
Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)
July 2025
Newcastle United have confirmed striker Callum Wilson will depart this summer after five seasons, 130 appearances, and 49 goals since his £19m move from Bournemouth in 2020.
Wilson released a farewell statement thanking the fans and club, reflecting on his time wearing the iconic No. 9 shirt and praising the progress made during his tenure. His next club has yet to be announced.
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest)
July 2025
Ola Aina has extended his contract with Nottingham Forest until the summer of 2028, committing his future to the Premier League club two years after joining on a free transfer from Serie A side Torino.
The Nigeria international expressed his joy and sense of belonging at Forest, calling the club “home.” Aina’s renewal adds stability to Forest’s backline ahead of the new season under manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
Mikey Johnston (West Brom)
July 2025
Mikey Johnston’s £5m move from West Brom to Flamengo has broken down after backlash from Brazilian supporters. The Irish winger will remain with West Brom and join their preseason training camp in Austria this week instead.
Flamengo were set to complete the deal, but fans voiced strong opposition to Johnston’s signing. The Brazilian club is now likely to withdraw, and Johnston, though open to the move, is content staying in the Championship.
Kanya Fujimoto (Gil Vicente > Birmingham City)
July 2025
Birmingham City have signed Japanese midfielder Kanya Fujimoto on a free transfer after his contract with Gil Vicente expired.
Fujimoto signs a three-year deal, becoming the third Japanese player in the squad as Birmingham continue to strengthen for the new season.
Jhon Durán (Al Nassr > Fenerbahce)
July 2025
Fenerbahce have signed Colombian striker Jhon Durán on a one-year loan from Al Nassr, just six months after his €85m move from Aston Villa.
After 12 goals in 18 games in Saudi Arabia, Durán heads to Turkey under Jose Mourinho. Fenerbahce confirmed the agreement and welcomed him on social media.
Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland > Aberdeen)
July 2025
Sunderland midfielder Adil Aouchiche has joined Aberdeen on loan for the 2025/26 season, with a purchase option included.
The 22-year-old, who made 38 appearances for Sunderland, seeks more regular minutes after a short stint at Portsmouth last season.
Jonas Valanciunas (Sacramento Kings)
July 2025
Denver has informed Jonas Valanciunas he must honor the final two years of his contract after a pending trade from Sacramento. Greece’s Panathinaikos had expressed interest.
Valanciunas is expected to back up Nikola Jokic. Denver made it clear a buyout is off the table unless mutually agreed. The trade for Dario Saric is not yet official.
