Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
May 2025
Manchester City are prioritizing a move for Gibbs-White after ending their pursuit of Florian Wirtz.
The 25-year-old is under contract until 2027, and Forest are aware of City’s interest. He joined Forest for £42.5m from Wolves in 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025
Botafogo coach Renato Paiva addressed reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a surprise move to the Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup, calling him “a goal-scoring machine” and saying “you can’t say no” to such a star.
Paiva laughed off the speculation but admitted Ronaldo would fit into Botafogo’s attack. The coach hinted the final call lies with club owner John Textor. Ronaldo’s deal with Al Nassr ends June 30.
Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth > Real Madrid)
May 2025
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola believes Dean Huijsen is ready to succeed at Real Madrid after the 20-year-old’s £50m move was confirmed ahead of the Club World Cup.
Iraola praised Huijsen’s maturity and talent, saying he expects the young defender to thrive despite the high competition at Real. The centre-back joined Bournemouth from Juventus for £12.8m last summer.
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
May 2025
De Bruyne says he is unlikely to play in the Club World Cup due to concerns over injury, as he prepares to leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer.
The 33-year-old fears getting injured before securing his next move and said City have not offered him a new deal. A short-term extension is possible, but he hasn’t decided whether to play in the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025
Ronaldo has received a major offer from an unnamed Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup, with significant backing from outside investors.
The bid comes as Ronaldo’s Al Nassr failed to win silverware or qualify for the Asian Champions League. Four Brazilian sides—Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo—will feature in next month’s expanded tournament.
Álvaro Carreras (Benfica)
May 2025
Real Madrid are nearing a deal for Álvaro Carreras, with the former Manchester United defender set to join for €30m–€50m.
A clause allowing United to re-sign him for €20m expired in January. Madrid moved swiftly, identifying Carreras as a key target to reinforce the left-back position.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
May 19, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as OKC routed Denver 125-93 in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2016.
After trailing by 11 early, the Thunder dominated with a 39-20 second quarter and never looked back. Jalen Williams added 24 points, and OKC exposed Denver’s zone defense. They will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
May 2025
Eddie Howe says he “can’t guarantee” Alexander Isak will remain at Newcastle next season despite the club’s desire to keep him. The striker has scored 27 goals in 41 games this term.
With Arsenal and top European clubs interested, Howe admitted it would be “foolish” to make promises, but reiterated Newcastle’s intent to retain their best players to achieve long-term success.
Francesco Farioli (Ajax)
May 2025
Ajax manager Francesco Farioli said he has no regrets despite one of the worst title collapses in European history, as his side finished second in the Eredivisie after leading by nine points with five games left.
Farioli praised his players’ effort and said the team “gave everything” despite taking only two points from the final four matches. He stopped short of committing his future to Ajax amid links to Serie A jobs.
Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)
May 2025
Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Müller is expected to continue playing despite retirement speculation.
The 35-year-old is evaluating offers from MLS clubs after completing his 43rd appearance of the season in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Hoffenheim.
