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Sané Set for Free Transfer to Galatasaray

Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich > Galatasaray)
Flying to Istanbul on Wednesday night

Leroy Sané is finalizing a free transfer to Galatasaray after rejecting Bayern Munich’s contract extension. His current deal ends July 1, and he’s opted for a new challenge after four Bundesliga titles since joining in 2020.
Bayern attempted to retain Sané with a new offer, but the 29-year-old chose to leave. He’ll undergo medical checks in Istanbul and may skip the Club World Cup with Bayern as the transfer nears completion.

Man City Sign Tijjani Reijnders for £46.3m

Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan > Manchester City)
Transfer completed this week

Manchester City have signed Dutch midfielder Reijnders from AC Milan for £46.3m on a five-year deal. He was the most productive Serie A midfielder last season, scoring 15 goals and registering the most assists.
Reijnders joins City alongside Rayan Cherki, Marcus Bettinelli, and Rayan Ait-Nouri. All were registered before the Club World Cup group stage, forming part of a rapid summer recruitment drive to bolster squad depth.

Kevin De Bruyne Set for Napoli Switch

Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli)
Medical and signing on Thursday

De Bruyne is set to join Napoli on a two-year contract after his Manchester City deal expired. The 33-year-old midfielder has agreed to a free transfer to continue his career in Serie A.
He will undergo a medical in Rome before officially signing with Napoli. The deal represents a major midfield reinforcement as Napoli plan to build around the experienced Belgian next season.

Zubimendi to Arsenal Confirmed for July Move

Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad > Arsenal)
Transfer to be announced July 1

Arsenal have completed a €70m transfer for Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, paying €10m above his release clause. The 26-year-old midfielder rejected Real Madrid interest to secure a Premier League switch.
Arsenal and Sociedad signed a preliminary deal, with the announcement delayed at Sociedad’s request for accounting in their next fiscal year. The €70m will be paid in three instalments beginning July.

Man City Sign Cherki for £34m Ahead of Club World Cup

Rayan Cherki (Lyon > Manchester City)
June 2025

Manchester City have signed French midfielder Rayan Cherki for £34m on a five-year deal, with the 21-year-old set to feature at the Club World Cup.
Cherki joins after a strong season at Lyon, where he tallied 12 goals and 20 assists. He made his France debut last week, scoring and assisting vs. Spain.

Dortmund Name Gittens in Squad Amid Chelsea Talks

Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
June 2025

Gittens has been registered in Dortmund’s Club World Cup squad despite Chelsea’s £42m bid, which Dortmund have yet to accept, valuing him at £55m.
With Gittens listed for Dortmund, FIFA rules mean he cannot feature for Chelsea in the tournament, delaying any potential debut until after the competition.

Ekitike’s €100m Price Tag Stalls Liverpool, Chelsea Chase

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
June 2025

Frankfurt want €100m for Ekitike, with no agreement reached yet with Chelsea or Liverpool. Chelsea won’t get him for Club World Cup.
Chelsea are unwilling to meet Frankfurt’s full price, and Liverpool’s pursuit depends on offloading Chiesa, Núñez, or Jota first before making a move.

Chelsea Drop Maignan Pursuit Over Fee Dispute

Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
June 2025

Chelsea have pulled out of signing Maignan after failing to meet AC Milan’s €30m asking price, ending hopes of registering him before the Club World Cup.
Chelsea offered €18m but refused to pay what they called a “deadline tax” to secure the 29-year-old by Tuesday’s cutoff, halting negotiations entirely.

Chelsea Push for Maignan Deal Before Deadline

Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
Before 7pm deadline, June 2025

Chelsea may pull out of signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan if no deal is struck by tomorrow’s 7pm deadline, despite strong interest from the player.
Maignan is pushing for the move and personal terms are not an issue, but the deal is at risk due to delays in agreeing on a transfer fee. Milan want more, while Chelsea are racing against time amid Kepa’s potential exit to Arsenal.

Marquinhos Leaves Arsenal for Cruzeiro on Permanent Deal

Marquinhos (Arsenal > Cruzeiro)
June 2025

Arsenal winger Marquinhos has completed a permanent move to Cruzeiro after a loan spell. He made just six appearances for Arsenal since joining from São Paulo in 2022.
Despite scoring on his debut in the Europa League, Marquinhos never broke into the Arsenal first team. Cruzeiro made the move permanent after being impressed during his loan stint.