Joao Palhinha (Bayern Munich > Tottenham)
July 2025
Tottenham have signed Joao Palhinha on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich, paying a £4.4m fee and covering his £8.7m salary. The deal includes a £27m option to buy.
Palhinha returns to the Premier League a year after leaving Fulham. He cited manager Thomas Frank’s influence as key to the move and hopes to debut against Bayern in Spurs’ pre-season match at the Allianz Arena.
Marc Guiu (Chelsea > Sunderland)
July 2025
Marc Guiu’s loan move from Chelsea to Sunderland remains on track despite his flight being delayed. The 19-year-old is still expected to finalize his season-long switch soon.
Guiu’s medical was scheduled for Monday but is yet to be confirmed. Both clubs have agreed on the deal, with Sunderland set to add the former Barcelona striker as their ninth summer signing.
Jorrel Hato (Ajax > Chelsea)
July 2025
Chelsea have completed the signing of 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth £38.5m. He has signed a seven-year contract and becomes Chelsea’s eighth summer signing.
The Netherlands international joins to bolster Enzo Maresca’s youthful squad and provide cover at left-back. Ajax had hoped to keep him another year, but Hato pushed for the move to take the next step in his career.
Tim Weah (Juventus)
August 2025
Juventus and Marseille have agreed on a deal for Tim Weah, who will return to Ligue 1 after struggling to lock down a spot at Juve. The winger turned down a Premier League move earlier. The deal includes a €1m loan fee, €14m obligation to buy, add-ons, and a sell-on clause. Weah, who only wanted Marseille, is awaiting final approval before traveling to France to complete the move.
Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
August 2025
Alejandro Garnacho has been excluded from Manchester United’s main squad and is now training separately, with manager Ruben Amorim confirming the winger is set to leave this summer. Amorim said it’s not personal and that Garnacho wants a new challenge. The 21-year-old was left out of the U.S. tour squad, with Chelsea and Aston Villa showing strong interest in a potential transfer.
Manchester United
August 2025
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has unveiled a five-man leadership group to support captain Bruno Fernandes, aiming to rebuild squad unity after a disappointing 2024–25 season. The group includes Maguire, Heaton, Dalot, Martinez, and Mazraoui. Amorim says they’ll manage dressing room duties and support the club’s effort to bounce back after a 15th-place league finish and Europa League heartbreak.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Manchester United are prepared to match Newcastle’s €80 million bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, intensifying the transfer race between the two Premier League clubs. Leipzig rejected Newcastle’s bid over payment structure, while United have shown willingness to meet terms. Talks remain ongoing with both clubs hopeful of securing one of Europe’s top young forwards before a bidding war erupts.
Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal)
August 2025
Jakub Kiwior is considering a move away from Arsenal due to limited game time prospects this season. The 25-year-old centre-back is seeking more consistent starts and could depart before the window closes. Kiwior made 30 appearances last season, filling in for Gabriel, but new signing Cristhian Mosquera has increased competition. Despite Arteta’s desire to keep him, interest remains strong and the final decision rests with the player.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
August 2025
Inter Miami advanced in the Leagues Cup after a 5-4 shootout win over Necaxa, but Lionel Messi’s early exit after 11 minutes with a suspected hamstring injury overshadowed the result. Manager Javier Mascherano said Messi wasn’t in pain but felt something in his hamstring and will undergo tests. Jordi Alba scored a late equalizer in a dramatic 2-2 draw before Miami secured the shootout win.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Newcastle United have submitted a bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko that falls short of the club’s €75 million valuation, with add-ons and a sell-on clause expected to push the deal past €80m. Newcastle view Sesko as a top replacement option should Alexander Isak depart. Manchester United are also in the race for the 21-year-old, who remains one of Europe’s most coveted young forwards this window.
