Dastan Satpaev (Chelsea)
August 2025
Chelsea wonderkid Dastan Satpaev has made history as the youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer, scoring in the second qualifying round at just 16 years old. Signed from Kairat Almaty for £3.5m, Satpaev has drawn comparisons to Sergio Aguero. He’ll sign a five-year deal upon turning 18, similar to how Chelsea managed Estevao Willian’s transfer from Palmeiras.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Manchester United have made a €75m + €10m add-ons bid for striker Benjamin Sesko, as they compete with Newcastle, who have already submitted a €90m package. United believe Sesko prefers a move to Old Trafford and are prioritizing him over Ollie Watkins. Sesko is the club’s top target following signings of Cunha and Mbeumo to boost their struggling attack.
Loic Bade (Sevilla)
August 2025
Loic Bade has turned down a €30m move to Bournemouth despite Sevilla agreeing a fee, with Bayer Leverkusen now leading the race to sign the French defender. Bade, who earned a France call-up after joining Sevilla permanently, is also wanted by Sunderland but prefers Leverkusen due to their Champions League qualification. His contract runs until 2029.
De’Aaron Fox (San Antonio Spurs)
August 2025
San Antonio have extended De’Aaron Fox despite drafting Dylan Harper at No. 2 overall, creating a potential long-term point guard logjam due to both players’ poor off-ball shooting. Fox arrived in a high-profile trade and signaled willingness to stay, prompting the extension despite his declining 3-point shooting (31% last season). Spurs passed on alternatives like 2026 cap space, banking on short-term gains and playoff contention with Victor Wembanyama.
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
August 2025
Emmanuel Petit has urged Chelsea to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is also a target for Manchester United. Villa previously rejected a loan offer from United. Martinez, valued at around £40m, could leave this summer. Petit believes he would be a great fit at Chelsea, praising his leadership, experience, and ability to inspire, despite prior controversies.
Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Crystal Palace have not received formal offers for stars Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham. Palace are under no pressure to sell. Guehi has one year left on his deal, while Eze has two and a £68m release clause. Both played key roles in Palace’s FA Cup win and could stay this season.
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Micah Richards has backed Arsenal to sign Eberechi Eze and suggested that Gabriel Martinelli should be used off the bench, calling him more of an impact option than a starter. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards praised Eze’s creativity and expressed doubt over whether new striker Viktor Gyokeres can deliver consistently at Premier League level.
Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal)
August 2025
C Porto have ended their pursuit of Jakub Kiwior after being deterred by Arsenal’s €30 million valuation. The Portuguese side instead signed Jan Bednarek from Southampton for £6.5m. Despite Mikel Arteta’s desire to keep Kiwior, the defender is open to a move for more playing time. While a Serie A switch remains a possibility, he stays part of Arsenal’s squad for now.
Jeremy Jacquet (Stade Rennais)
August 2025
Arsenal’s bid for Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet has been turned down, with the 20-year-old opting to remain in Ligue 1 despite Gunners’ interest. Jacquet impressed during a loan at Clermont Foot and was offered a long-term deal by Rennes. Arsenal, who recently signed Cristhian Mosquera, must now look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.
