Rayan Cherki (Lyon)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Manchester City are progressing toward a verbal agreement with Lyon’s Rayan Cherki. While no formal offer has been submitted yet, City are expected to act swiftly once final details are clarified.
Cherki is open to joining Pep Guardiola’s squad, and negotiations with his representatives are ongoing. With Lyon open to selling, City are preparing an official bid within days to secure the creative forward.
Antony (Real Betis)
June 2024
Antony has posted a farewell message on Instagram, suggesting his loan spell at Real Betis is ending despite the club’s strong desire to keep him permanently after a productive season in Spain.
The Brazilian winger scored nine goals and provided five assists in 26 appearances. Betis hoped to negotiate a continued stay, but Antony’s emotional statement hints at a return to Manchester United or a new move.
Junior Firpo (Leeds United)
June 2024
Lyon have submitted an offer to sign Leeds United left-back Junior Firpo on a free transfer, with his contract set to expire at the end of June. AC Milan are also monitoring him as a backup option.
With Theo Hernandez potentially leaving Milan, Firpo has attracted interest as a cost-effective replacement. Lyon are pushing to finalize the move early amid competition, hoping to convince the defender before his deal expires.
Mathys Tel (Tottenham Hotspur)
June 2024
Tottenham have not finalized a decision on exercising the £45m option to sign Mathys Tel permanently from Bayern Munich. The young forward’s future remains uncertain as Spurs assess their summer transfer priorities.
While Kevin Danso’s deal was made permanent, and Timo Werner returns to RB Leipzig, Spurs have yet to activate Tel’s clause. Other outgoings include Forster, Reguilon, and Whiteman, whose contracts end in June.
Charly Alcaraz (Everton)
Deal becomes permanent after June 2024
Everton have triggered a £12m buy clause to sign 22-year-old midfielder Charly Alcaraz from Flamengo after an impressive winter loan. He will officially join on a contract running until June 2027.
Alcaraz, formerly of Southampton and Juventus, contributed two goals and three assists in 16 games. Everton acted quickly to secure him permanently before other interest emerged, finalising terms before the loan expiration.
Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli)
Expected completion post-June 2024
Napoli are finalizing a free transfer for Kevin De Bruyne after his Manchester City contract expires. The Belgian midfielder has reportedly agreed terms with documents to be exchanged as early as Sunday.
De Bruyne, free to talk to foreign clubs since January, is expected to undergo a medical soon. If delayed, the procedure will happen after international duty. Napoli secured manager Antonio Conte’s stay before the deal.
Benjamin Sesko (Arsenal)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Arsenal are targeting 21-year-old striker Benjamin Sesko but must pay £75m upfront to RB Leipzig, with further add-ons likely to raise the total cost of the deal beyond the initial demand.
Leipzig’s sporting director Marcel Schafer informed Arsenal’s Andrea Berta that the club will only accept a fixed sum. Mikel Arteta is prioritizing a No. 9 to lead Arsenal’s attack next season.
Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur), Timo Werner (Tottenham Hotspur > RB Leipzig)
June 2024
Spurs confirmed the permanent signing of Kevin Danso after a successful loan. Timo Werner’s loan ends without a permanent deal. Fraser Forster, Sergio Reguilon, and Alfie Whiteman will also depart when contracts expire.
Danso impressed in 15 games since arriving in winter, prompting Spurs to activate their option. Werner, sidelined since February, returns to RB Leipzig. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s loan to Marseille will be made permanent.
Jesús Vallejo (Real Madrid)
May 2025; contract ends in June
Real Madrid have confirmed that Jesús Vallejo will leave the club when his contract expires this summer. The 27-year-old defender departs after five years and 35 appearances, winning two Champions League titles and a La Liga crown.
Vallejo, used mostly as a squad player, exits as part of Madrid’s defensive overhaul. With Dani Carvajal injured and Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving, Madrid are clearing space and updating their roster ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Jack MacKenzie (Aberdeen > Plymouth Argyle)
May 2025; pending EFL approval
Jack MacKenzie has completed a move to Plymouth Argyle after helping Aberdeen win the Scottish Cup. The 25-year-old left-back made 115 appearances for his boyhood club and is ready for a new challenge in England.
The signing marks Plymouth’s third addition of the summer. MacKenzie’s transfer is subject to EFL and international clearance, and the club has praised his enthusiasm and commitment to joining their long-term project in the Championship.
