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.
Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
August 2025
Manchester United have opened talks with Brighton for Baleba, despite nearing a deal for striker Sesko. Brighton are reluctant to sell the Cameroonian star, who’s valued at €100m and under contract until 2028; United may need to sell players first.
Son Heung-min (Tottenham > LAFC)
August 2025
ottenham have confirmed Son’s departure to LAFC after 10 iconic years, including 173 goals and a Europa League triumph. The Korean star exits with club legend status, winning the Golden Boot and Puskas Award; he’ll now continue his career in MLS.
Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Chelsea remain optimistic about signing Simons but haven’t submitted an official bid; they value him at £50m. Talks with Leipzig are ongoing but slow, as the Bundesliga side focus on Benjamin Sesko’s negotiations with United and Newcastle.
Darwin Nunez (Liverpool > Al-Hilal)
August 2025
Al-Hilal have agreed a €53m deal to sign Nunez, freeing up funds for Liverpool’s record £150m pursuit of Alexander Isak. Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 games since joining from Benfica but failed to live up to expectations; his exit helps finance Liverpool’s summer rebuild.
