Ruben Selles (Hull City)
May 2025
Hull City have parted ways with head coach Ruben Selles, who helped the club avoid relegation from the Championship this season.
Despite securing safety, Hull’s board opted for change, making Selles the third coach sacked by the club within the past 12 months as they aim for stability and long-term direction.
Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Liverpool are expected to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s €35m (£29.5m) release clause. The versatile defender is keen on the move and is highly rated by incoming manager Arne Slot.
Frimpong’s ability to play at right-back and right wing suits Liverpool’s tactical plans. His familiarity with Dutch teammates aids the transition. Celtic, his former club, hold a sell-on clause worth around £5m.
Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth), Álvaro Carreras (Benfica)
Summer 2025, before the Club World Cup
Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth for £50m and are also finalizing a deal for Álvaro Carreras from Benfica for €60m. Huijsen has agreed to a five-year contract, while Carreras is set for six years.
Madrid triggered Huijsen’s release clause after quickly securing his commitment post-Barcelona loss. Attempts to include players were rejected by Bournemouth. Talks for Carreras accelerated due to his strong links with manager-in-waiting Xabi Alonso, who values the ex-United full-back highly.
Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia), Joel Ordóñez (Club Brugge)
Summer 2025
PSG are monitoring Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera and Club Brugge’s Joel Ordóñez as defensive targets. Mosquera may be available at a lower fee due to Valencia’s financial needs.
While Mosquera could leave at a discount, Brugge are expected to demand up to €30m for Ordóñez after his standout European performances.
Eric Dier (Bayern Munich > AS Monaco)
Effective July 1, 2025
Monaco have confirmed the signing of Eric Dier on a free transfer. The England defender will sign a three-year deal running until June 2028.
Dier leaves Bayern after helping them win the Bundesliga. The 31-year-old joins Monaco following the expiry of his contract in Germany.
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)
Summer 2025
Arsenal have been told they can sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres for £60m. Sporting are open to selling but want a deal completed early in the window.
Gyokeres has scored 38 goals and added 7 assists this season, prompting Arsenal to make him their top target. He would demand over £200k-a-week, placing him among the club’s highest earners.
Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest)
May 13, 2025
Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after urgent abdominal surgery following a collision during Forest’s 2-2 draw with Leicester. A second surgery is scheduled for Wednesday.
Awoniyi, injured late in the match, remained on the pitch despite discomfort. The incident triggered a heated on-field reaction from Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis over miscommunication with medical staff.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
May 14, 2025
Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Florian Wirtz after Bayer Leverkusen granted them permission. The player flew to England with his family for negotiations, and a framework for a deal is verbally agreed.
City are working to finalize the transfer, aware that Leverkusen prefer selling to them over Bundesliga rivals Bayern. Bayern remain confident of convincing Wirtz, who hasn’t made a final decision yet.
William Saliba (Arsenal)
May 2025
Arsenal are preparing to open contract talks with William Saliba in a bid to block Real Madrid’s growing interest. The Spanish giants reportedly view the 24-year-old as their top centre-back target this summer.
Although Saliba is under contract until 2027, Arsenal are eager to secure his future with a long-term extension amid interest from Madrid, who are prioritising a defensive signing.
Paulo Pezzolano (Watford)
May 2025
Watford have appointed Paulo Pezzolano as their new head coach on an initial one-year contract. The club views him as a “promotion specialist” to lead their push back to the Premier League.
Pezzolano replaces Tom Cleverley, who was sacked after a 14th-place finish in the Championship. This marks Watford’s 16th permanent managerial appointment in the last decade.
