Vladyslav Vanat (Leeds United)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Leeds United are closely monitoring Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat and may make a summer bid. The 21-goal forward is valued at £16 million, with Leeds seen as front-runners among several interested English clubs.
Football Insider reports that Leeds have scouted Vanat frequently and are in a strong position to act if they secure funds or top-flight status.
Christian Eriksen (Manchester United)
Final day of 2024/25 Premier League season
Christian Eriksen confirmed he is leaving Manchester United as his contract expires. The Danish midfielder scored a farewell penalty in a 2-0 win over Aston Villa and reflected fondly on his time at the club.
Eriksen revealed Bruno Fernandes let him take the penalty as a gesture. He said he’s still fit to play and open to new opportunities, but hasn’t yet decided his next move.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
Final Premier League matchday vs Fulham
Jack Grealish was left out of Manchester City’s squad for the final match of the season, sparking renewed speculation over his future. Pep Guardiola confirmed the omission was purely a selection decision and admitted Grealish may need a fresh start elsewhere if he wants regular football.
Guardiola said Grealish, who joined City for £100m in 2021, “needs to play every three days” but hasn’t done so this season or last. Despite calling him an “unbelievable player,” Guardiola said the club and player will now assess what’s next.
Alejandro Garnacho, Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
Summer 2025 (post-Europa League Final)
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly told Alejandro Garnacho to find a new club, per The Athletic. United are willing to sell the winger for pure profit as he is a homegrown academy player. Garnacho was unhappy after being benched for the Europa League final and hinted at a possible exit.
Garnacho, who has drawn interest from Napoli and Chelsea, played just 20 minutes in the final after featuring heavily in prior rounds. United declined to comment on internal matters, but the Argentine’s post-match remarks signaled growing discontent.
Erik ten Hag (Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Erik ten Hag is close to returning to management with Bayer Leverkusen after holding positive talks with the Bundesliga club. The Dutchman has been without a club since leaving Manchester United in November and prefers Leverkusen over a return to Ajax.
Leverkusen are seeking a new head coach following Xabi Alonso’s agreement to take over at Real Madrid, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who is set to lead Brazil. Both parties are optimistic a deal can be finalised soon.
Arnaud Kalimuendo (Stade Rennais)
Summer 2025
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United have initiated early interest in Stade Rennais striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, according to L’Équipe. While no official bids have been submitted yet, Newcastle are reportedly prepared to make a strong offer for the 23-year-old forward.
Kalimuendo is expected to be at the centre of a busy transfer window, with Rennes bracing for offers and competition heating up between Premier League and Bundesliga suitors.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025 (ahead of Club World Cup starting June 14)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested Cristiano Ronaldo may still play in this summer’s Club World Cup, despite Al Nassr failing to qualify. Infantino revealed there are “discussions” involving other clubs potentially signing Ronaldo in time for the tournament.
FIFA has approved a special transfer window from June 1 to June 10 for participating clubs to make new signings before the expanded 32-team event kicks off in the U.S. on June 14. Ronaldo’s current deal with Al Nassr is set to expire this summer.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Liverpool’s chances of signing Florian Wirtz have risen sharply as the midfielder is now considering a move to England after initially leaning toward staying in Germany.
Wirtz was expected to remain at Bayer Leverkusen or join Bayern Munich, but he is now reportedly leaning toward Liverpool. The Reds have been waiting for Wirtz’s approval to proceed with a formal bid, and Sky Germany reports that Leverkusen and Bayern also acknowledge his shift in preference.
Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen > Bayern Munich)
Summer 2025 (before Club World Cup)
Jonathan Tah has agreed to join Bayern Munich, with Bayer Leverkusen confirming they’ve been informed. Talks over a fee are expected soon as Bayern aim to complete the deal before the Club World Cup.
Fabrizio Romano reports Tah has already agreed terms, and Leverkusen await Bayern’s formal contact to finalise a transfer fee. The 29-year-old centre-back will leave Leverkusen after helping them to a historic double.
