Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
June 2025
Tottenham, Newcastle, Manchester United, and Arsenal are tracking RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, who could be sold for €70 million after one season.
Leipzig signed Simons from PSG for €50m in January. With 11 goals and 8 assists last season, his value has soared. Barcelona and Bayern have also shown past interest.
Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
June 2025
Mbappé missed Real Madrid training due to a fever ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal. A decision on his availability will be made on matchday.
Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Mbappé felt better but not enough to train. The team also faces injury concerns with Rüdiger, Camavinga, Carvajal, and Militão. Heat and humidity in Miami remain a challenge for players.
Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur)
June 2025
Three Saudi clubs are reportedly pursuing Son Heung-Min, who could leave Tottenham after their summer tour of South Korea. Offers over €40 million are expected.
Son, 32, previously rejected Saudi offers but is now set for talks with new manager Thomas Frank. With one year left on his contract, Spurs may consider a sale to avoid losing him on a free.
Fer López (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
June 2025
Wolves have agreed a €23 million (£19.6m) deal with Celta Vigo to sign 21-year-old midfielder Fer López, with potential add-ons raising the fee to €25 million (£21.3m).
López broke out last La Liga season with two goals in 17 appearances. The transfer is nearing completion as Wolves aim to strengthen midfield depth with young European talent.
Harry Darling (Swansea City > Norwich City)
June 2025
Norwich City have signed 25-year-old centre-back Harry Darling on a three-year contract, with an option to extend for one more year.
Darling declined a contract extension at Swansea City as his deal neared expiry, opting instead to join the Canaries on a free transfer to strengthen their defensive line.
Hayato Inamura (Albirex Niigata)
June 2025
Celtic are in advanced talks to sign 23-year-old centre-back Hayato Inamura from Albirex Niigata, with the player eager to join the Scottish champions.
Discussions progressed well on Monday. Inamura, a versatile left-footed defender who can also play left-back, has made 13 J League appearances this season and scored once.
Jaka Bijol (Udinese Calcio)
June 2025
Leeds are finalizing a deal for Udinese centre-back Jaka Bijol, with only a few contractual details remaining before completion.
Bijol, 26, has two years left on his Udinese contract. The Slovenia international is set to become Leeds’ second signing after Lukas Nmecha, as they strengthen for Premier League return.
Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
June 2025
Manchester United have held early talks with Hugo Ekitike’s representatives as they explore forward options. Ekitike netted 15 Bundesliga goals last season for Frankfurt.
Ekitike is also attracting interest from Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal. United have gathered information but have yet to submit a formal offer. Frankfurt are aware of the growing interest.
Hicham Boudaoui (OGC Nice)
June 2025
Manchester United are scouting Nice midfielder Hicham Boudaoui, with manager Ruben Amorim seeking a physical holding midfielder to anchor his system.
Boudaoui was instrumental in Nice’s Champions League qualification and is reportedly available for around £20 million. He’s considered one of Ligue 1’s top midfielders this season.
Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United)
Effective July 1, 2025
Leeds United have signed 26-year-old German forward Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer following his contract expiry at VfL Wolfsburg, making him Daniel Farke’s first summer signing.
Nmecha, who began at Manchester City and has 7 caps for Germany, joins Leeds after four seasons in the Bundesliga. He will be officially registered on July 1.
