Crystal Palace
August 2025
Palace issued a scathing statement after CAS upheld their ban from the Europa League, forcing them into the Conference League. The club accused UEFA of unfair rule enforcement and bias towards multi-club ownerships, calling the ruling a blow to smaller clubs’ ambitions.
Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
August 2025
Vlahovic is ready to spend the season on the bench, refusing to give up his €12m net salary. Juve want to sell him to fund Randal Kolo Muani’s move. Offers from Fenerbahce, Saudi clubs, and AC Milan have been rejected. Juve value him at €20m but face stalled negotiations with Milan.
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
August 2025
Lookman has gone on strike to push for a move to Inter, rejecting Arsenal, Napoli, and Atletico bids. Atalanta want Inter to raise their offer. No asking price has been set, but talks with Inter stalled over valuation. Lookman, a Europa League final hat-trick hero, is skipping training to force the transfer.
Leeds United
August 2025
Leeds are monitoring Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz, with Mehdi Taremi and Josh Sargent also on their list. Boss Daniel Farke says the team is “not ready” offensively for the Premier League and needs quality reinforcements to avoid relegation. Atalanta also want Muniz.
Santiago Giménez (AC Milan)
August 2025
Giménez praised coach Massimiliano Allegri and new teammate Luka Modrić after scoring in preseason against Leeds. The Mexican striker joined training on August 4, hailing Modrić’s winning pedigree as a motivator for Milan to bounce back from last season’s eighth-place finish.
Antony (Manchester United)
August 2025
Antony is refusing all offers except a move back to Real Betis, rejecting Benfica and Saudi Pro League bids. United are struggling to offload the winger, with Betis delaying negotiations to secure a late loan deal on favourable terms. Antony shone at Betis last season.
Gareth Bale
August 2025
Bale’s £40m bid to buy Cardiff City was rejected, but a new improved offer has been made to owner Vincent Tan. Bale aims to replicate Wrexham’s Hollywood-backed success and return Cardiff to the Premier League. Talks are ongoing as Cardiff struggle in League One.
Manchester United supporters’ group 1958
August 17, 2025
he 1958 postponed a planned protest against INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership before the Arsenal game after a survey showed fans were split. The group cited unity, timing, and avoiding “red on red” conflict as reasons, stressing focus on long-term fan interests over short-term issues like signings or facilities.
Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion)
August 2025
Manchester United’s pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba faces resistance, with Brighton demanding a huge fee. Manager Ruben Amorim views the 21-year-old as a “dream” fit for United’s midfield. Talks with Baleba’s camp have been positive, but Brighton are unwilling to sell unless an exceptional bid arrives.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
August 2025
Everton have agreed a season-long loan for Grealish with a £50m option to buy next summer. The England winger made just seven league starts last season, falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola. He joins David Moyes’ squad seeking more game time and a career revival.
