Endrick (Real Madrid)
August 2025
Endrick is upset after the No.9 shirt was given to academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia instead of him. Garcia impressed at the Club World Cup, leapfrogging Endrick in the pecking order amid fierce competition from Mbappe and others.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
August 2025
Ronaldo scored three goals in a 4-0 pre-season win over Rio Ave, with new signing Joao Felix assisting one. Goals came via a one-two with Felix, a header after a failed clearance, and a penalty. Mohamed Simakan also scored for Al-Nassr.
Ben Doak (Liverpool)
August 2025
Leeds and West Ham are in the hunt for 19-year-old winger Ben Doak, valued at £20m by Liverpool. Liverpool rejected similar bids in January and will only sell if their valuation is met; otherwise, they’ll keep him as a squad option.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig > Manchester United)
August 2025
Manchester United have sealed an €85m deal for Sesko, six years after first scouting him at 16. The striker waived part of his salary and his agency cut commission to finalise the move, rejecting higher wages from Newcastle. A secret trip to Germany by recruitment chief Christopher Vivell helped close the deal. Sesko signs until 2030, aiming to lead Ruben Amorim’s new-look attack.
Nico Paz (Como)
August 2025
Spurs had a €40m bid for Paz rejected by Como as they seek to replace injured James Maddison. Real Madrid hold key rights to Paz, including a 50% sell-on clause and 2026 buyback option. Spurs’ bid would’ve netted Como only €20m.
Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
August 2025
Jackson’s role at Chelsea is unclear, with the club open to offers despite his intention to stay and fight for his spot. Chelsea have signed multiple new attackers including Joao Pedro and Estevao, putting pressure on Jackson after just 10 league goals last season.
Sebastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund)
August 2025
Haller will leave Dortmund permanently to join Utrecht, where he was on loan. Dortmund won’t receive a transfer fee but must pay €2m severance. Haller scored 6 goals in 18 games for Utrecht last season.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Sesko for €76.5m + €8.5m in add-ons, beating Newcastle to the striker’s signature. Personal terms have been agreed, with a medical next. The Slovenia forward scored 21 goals last season and will bolster Amorim’s frontline.
Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
August 2025
AC Milan are pushing to sign Hojlund on loan with a €35m option to buy, as United are open to letting him go if they complete Benjamin Sesko’s transfer. Hojlund has struggled since his €80m move from Atalanta, prompting United to consider offloading him. Roma and Juventus are also watching developments closely.
Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers)
August 2025
Doncic signed a three-year, $165M max extension with the Lakers, urging the team to act fast in building a contender after tasting the Finals. The 26-year-old told Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick he’s not willing to wait for a rebuild, aiming to end the Lakers’ five-year title drought and usher in a new championship era.
