Mason Greenwood (Marseille)
Summer 2025
Mason Greenwood is eager to return to England after stints with Getafe and Marseille, where tensions with fans and coach De Zerbi have recently escalated.
The 23-year-old has drawn interest from Premier League sides. His dissatisfaction abroad and recent criticism have pushed him to seek a move back home.
Francisco Conceição (Juventus)
Summer 2025
Juventus are unsure about triggering the €30m buy clause for Porto loanee Francisco Conceição, with Milan and Roma monitoring closely.
Juve’s UCL qualification status will heavily influence their decision. The winger’s future may hinge on whether the clause is activated before interest from domestic rivals advances.
Samu Aghehowa (Porto)
Summer 2025
Aston Villa are intensifying efforts to sign Porto striker Samu Aghehowa after growing unlikely to make Marcus Rashford’s loan from Manchester United permanent.
Aghehowa impressed Villa scouts with a brace against Moreirense. The 20-year-old forward moved from Atlético Madrid last summer and is seen as a long-term attacking option.
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
Summer 2025
Christopher Nkunku has decided to leave Chelsea despite being under contract until 2029, feeling unsettled after a mixed debut season at the club.
Talks are ongoing with clubs like PSG, Newcastle, and Liverpool. Nkunku joined for £52m in 2023 and has scored 14 goals this season across all competitions.
Dean Huijsen (AFC Bournemouth)
Decision expected May 2025
Dean Huijsen is set to decide his future this month amid strong interest from Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool after an impressive debut season with Bournemouth and his first Spain cap.
Signed from Juventus for €15.2m, the 20-year-old centre-back has a £50m release clause and is widely tipped to join a top European side this summer.
Weston McKennie (Juventus)
May 2025 (talks ongoing)
Juventus have initiated contract extension talks with McKennie, whose current deal expires in June 2026, aiming to avoid losing him for free next year.
McKennie has re-established himself as a core player with 40 appearances and five goals this season. Juve want to secure his future ahead of a busy summer including the Club World Cup, which may see him miss the Gold Cup with the USMNT.
Luis Diaz (Liverpool)
Talks scheduled for post-2024/25 season
Luis Diaz is expected to open discussions with Liverpool about a contract extension following his 100th Premier League appearance and league title win. He has two years remaining on his current deal.
Diaz’s form—14 goals and high chance creation—has prompted Liverpool to initiate talks, though interest from Barcelona and Saudi clubs lingers. The Colombian winger joined from Porto in 2022 and has since won four major trophies with the Reds.
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Sunday, Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1
Darius Garland is listed as questionable due to a lingering sprained left big toe, having already missed the final two games of the first-round sweep over Miami. His status will be a game-time decision.
Garland didn’t practice Saturday but had a full-contact session Friday. Coach Kenny Atkinson said the injury may linger throughout the playoffs. If unavailable, Sam Merrill or Isaac Okoro may start in his place.
Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
Friday, Game 6 of first-round series
Fred VanVleet’s 29-point night, including a pivotal four-point play to start the fourth, powered the Rockets past Golden State 115-107, evening the series 3-3. He’s hit 18 threes in his last three games.
VanVleet’s clutch shooting exploited Golden State’s defensive shift toward limiting Jalen Green, who was held to 12 points. Houston opened the final quarter on a 6-0 run and capitalized on Warriors’ poor shooting stretch to pull away late.
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
May 2025
Pep Guardiola has clarified he will take a break from football once he eventually leaves Manchester City, but he has no plans to retire. The Spaniard remains contracted with the club until June 2027 and emphasized he isn’t planning to leave imminently.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Guardiola explained his previous comments, stating that after his time at City ends—whenever that may be—he intends to rest for an undetermined period. He ruled out retiring and reaffirmed his current commitment to City.
