Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
June 2025
Bryan Mbeumo has informed Brentford of his desire to join Manchester United, despite interest from Arsenal, Newcastle, and Spurs.
With his contract running until 2027, Brentford see this summer as ideal for a high-value sale. Talks now hinge on whether United and Brentford can agree on a transfer fee.
Theo Hernández (AC Milan)
June 2025 (talks ongoing)
Al Hilal have reached an agreement in principle with AC Milan for left-back Theo Hernández in a €30m deal, but the player has yet to finalize personal terms.
Hernández is negotiating for a higher salary, asking for €20m per year instead of the €15m initially offered by the Saudi club.
Phoenix Suns
June 2025 (final interviews this week)
The Suns have named Cavaliers assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott as final candidates for their head coaching role, set to meet with team leadership in Michigan.
After a multiround process with 15+ interviews, Bryant and Ott emerged from a shortlist of six. Both are known for player development and coached under Kenny Atkinson during Cleveland’s 64-win season.
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
June 2025
Jobe Bellingham has given the green light to join Borussia Dortmund. The deal now depends on an agreement between Sunderland and the Bundesliga club.
Dortmund are expected to pay around €30m (£25m). Bellingham visited Dortmund, Leipzig, and Frankfurt before deciding.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
June 2025
Florian Wirtz has made it clear that Liverpool is his preferred destination. Negotiations are underway between Liverpool and Leverkusen.
Leverkusen are holding out for a valuation of £120m. Wirtz is currently with the Germany squad ahead of the Nations League semifinal.
Dário Essugo (Sporting CP > Chelsea)
Confirmed in June 2025
Chelsea have officially signed 20-year-old midfielder Dário Essugo from Sporting CP, completing a joint deal with teammate Geovany Quenda worth up to €74.4m.
Essugo, who signed until 2033, impressed on loan at Las Palmas last season and is Portugal’s youngest-ever debutant at 16 years and 6 days.
Igor Jesus, Cuiabano, Jair Cunha (Botafogo)
May 2025
Nottingham Forest are negotiating with Botafogo to sign striker Igor Jesus, left-back Cuiabano, and centre-back Jair Cunha. All three players are seen as key targets in Forest’s squad rebuild.
Talks are progressing well. Jesus, 24, is highly rated in South America; Cuiabano, 22, recently joined from Gremio; and Cunha is a Brazil U20 international. Forest aim to strengthen multiple positions this summer.
Thomas Partey (Arsenal)
May 2025
Barcelona are targeting Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey on a free transfer. The 31-year-old’s contract expires at the end of June and no renewal has been agreed yet.
Barca have already met with Partey’s representatives. New manager Hansi Flick is a strong admirer and sees the Ghanaian as a valuable, low-cost reinforcement for the midfield.
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
May 2025
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez remains noncommittal about his future as transfer interest from Manchester United grows. Barcelona has chosen Joan Garcia instead.
After a possible farewell gesture to Villa fans, Martinez told reporters his focus is currently on Argentina’s international fixtures, with transfer decisions expected after the June qualifiers.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025
FIFA is holding talks to ensure Cristiano Ronaldo plays in the 2025 Club World Cup, despite Al Nassr not qualifying. His current contract ends June 30, and he may join a qualified club.
FIFA has introduced a mid-tournament registration window allowing clubs still in the competition to register players after the group stage, potentially enabling Ronaldo’s late inclusion
