Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Lyon)
August 2025
Galatasaray are preparing a formal bid for Maitland-Niles as they seek to add more depth after signing Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane. The Turkish champions have been in repeated contact with the England international and are now finalizing an offer. Lyon, in the midst of squad restructuring under Paulo Fonseca and DNCG oversight, have already offloaded Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki.
Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Former United coach Rene Meulensteen says Adam Wharton should top United’s midfield shortlist. United’s main target Carlos Baleba carries a £100m price tag, forcing them to consider alternatives before the September 1 transfer deadline.
Crystal Palace
August 2025
Crystal Palace will meet Norwegian side Fredrikstad in the Europa Conference League play-offs after being demoted from the Europa League. Palace were barred from the Europa League for breaching UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules, with their place handed to Nottingham Forest.
Son Heung-Min (LAFC)
August 2025
Son Heung-Min’s jersey has become the world’s best-selling sports shirt, surpassing stars like Lionel Messi, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry. Since joining LAFC, Son’s shirt has topped sales in all sports for two consecutive weeks, according to LAFC GM John Thorrington.
Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)
August 2025
Real Madrid have been told they should have signed Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans following Toni Kroos’ retirement. Tielemans has been a Premier League standout since 2019, winning the FA Cup with Leicester and helping Villa reach the Champions League quarter-finals last season.
Jonah Kusi-Asare (Bayern Munich)
August 2025
Bayern Munich have rejected all loan offers for 18-year-old Jonah Kusi-Asare, deciding to keep him as Harry Kane’s understudy this season. After scoring in pre-season against Tottenham and Grasshoppers, Vincent Kompany has promoted him to the senior squad. Bayern are also working on a contract extension beyond 2026.
James McAtee (Manchester City)
August 2025
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth up to £30m for James McAtee, including a buy-back option and sell-on clause for Manchester City. The 22-year-old midfielder will boost Forest’s squad ahead of competing in four competitions next season, including the Europa League, after Palace’s UEFA ban handed Forest the spot.
Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
August 2025
Fulham are exploring a surprise move for out-of-favour United striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has slipped down the pecking order after the arrivals of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo. With AC Milan in talks for Hojlund and Rodrigo Muniz likely leaving for Atalanta, Fulham see the 22-year-old as a direct replacement. Hojlund has scored 26 goals in 95 appearances since joining United.
Boston Celtics
August 2025
NBA approved the sale of the Celtics to Bill Chisholm’s group for $6.1B, rising to $7.3B with full control by 2028. Chisholm outbid rivals including Steve Pagliuca; the sale surpasses the $6.05B paid for the NFL’s Commanders in 2023 and sets a new NBA record.
Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)
August 2025
Roma have bid to take Sancho on a season-long loan, but United prefer a permanent sale. On £250k-a-week and out of Erik ten Hag’s plans, Sancho’s value has plunged since his £73m signing, with Dortmund and Juventus also linked.
