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Sunderland Agree £20.5m Deal for Brighton’s Adingra

Simon Adingra (Brighton > Sunderland)
July 2025

Sunderland have agreed a deal worth £18 million plus £2.5 million in add-ons for Brighton winger Simon Adingra. The 23-year-old is undergoing a medical and has already agreed personal terms with the club.
Sunderland revived talks after a failed January attempt involving a swap deal. Adingra flew in by private jet to finalise the move, becoming their fifth signing of the summer and pushing spending beyond £100 million.

Jordan Henderson to Leave Ajax as Free Agent

Jordan Henderson (Ajax)
July 2025

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will leave Ajax after deciding not to trigger an extension clause. He will become a free agent when his current deal expires this summer.
The 34-year-old spent only half a season in the Eredivisie after leaving Saudi Arabia. Henderson now seeks new opportunities, with interest likely from both Europe and MLS clubs.

Arsenal Remain Patient in Pursuit of Mosquera

Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia)
July 2025

Arsenal are still keen on Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, who has just one year left on his contract. Valencia want €25m, but Arsenal’s initial €15m bid was rejected.
Mosquera has not signed a contract extension and reportedly prefers a move to Arsenal. The Gunners are expected to return with an improved offer as they look to reinforce their backline.

McAtee Available for £25m as Interest Builds

James McAtee (Manchester City)
July 2025

Manchester City are open to selling James McAtee this summer for a fee between £20m and £25m. The England U21 captain is attracting interest from Premier League, Bundesliga, and Serie A clubs.
Atalanta are among those closely monitoring McAtee’s situation. With limited first-team opportunities at City, the midfielder could seek a move where regular playing time and development are more likely this season.

Galatasaray Near £64.7m Deal for Napoli’s Osimhen

Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
July 2025

Galatasaray are finalizing a £64.7 million deal to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli after their initial £47.3 million bid was rejected. Both clubs are negotiating the payment structure of the deal.
Osimhen, who scored 37 goals in 41 games last season, has just one year left on his Napoli contract. Galatasaray are moving decisively to secure a top-tier striker before European qualifiers begin.

Rashford Returns to United Training Amid Exit Talks

Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
July 2025

Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United’s Carrington training base for individual work despite being granted time to find a move. He has been stripped of the No. 10 shirt, now given to Matheus Cunha.
Rashford is reportedly not in United’s long-term plans, with Barcelona his preferred destination. His presence at training shows professionalism but signals limited future under the current regime following a poor 2024/25 campaign.

Borna Sosa Set to Join Crystal Palace After Medical

Borna Sosa (Ajax > Crystal Palace)
July 2025

Ajax defender Borna Sosa has completed a medical in London and agreed to join Crystal Palace on a three-year deal, with an option for an additional year. The fee is reported to be £3 million.
The Croatia international is set for a Premier League move after a short stint at Ajax. Palace see Sosa as a cost-effective reinforcement at left-back following defensive departures earlier this summer.

Sunderland Sign Reinildo Mandava from Atletico Madrid

Reinildo Mandava (Atletico Madrid > Sunderland)
July 2025

Sunderland have signed left-back Reinildo Mandava on a two-year deal from Atletico Madrid. The 30-year-old joins after three seasons in Spain, where he made nearly 100 appearances in domestic and European competitions.
Reinildo featured in 32 matches last season for Atletico, including in LaLiga, Champions League, and Club World Cup. He brings high-level experience and defensive solidity to bolster Sunderland’s left flank for the new campaign.

Thierno Barry Set for Everton Switch in £27m Deal

Thierno Barry (Villarreal)
July 2025

Villarreal striker Thierno Barry is travelling to Merseyside to finalise a £27 million move to Everton, where he will undergo a medical and complete the formalities of the transfer.
Everton are targeting Barry to fill the void left by Calvert-Lewin’s departure. The 22-year-old impressed in La Liga last season with 11 goals and 4 assists in a breakout campaign.

Spurs Sign Japanese Defender Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale

Kota Takai (Kawasaki Frontale > Tottenham Hotspur)
July 2025

Tottenham have completed the signing of 20-year-old defender Kota Takai from Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale on a five-year deal, reportedly worth around £5 million.
Takai arrives with international experience, having earned four caps for Japan after debuting against China. Spurs view him as a long-term investment with strong defensive presence and aerial ability.