Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth)
Summer 2025
Arsenal are the latest club to pursue Dean Huijsen, who has a £50m release clause. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Real Madrid have also shown strong interest in the 20-year-old Spain international defender.
Newcastle have reportedly cooled their pursuit, while Huijsen is prioritizing a switch to a top club. Arsenal view him as a long-term defensive reinforcement, with contacts initiated in recent weeks.
Eberechi Eze, Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace)
Summer 2025
Palace are ready to offload Eze and Guéhi, with a combined valuation of £130m, to fund a major rebuild. Eze has a £60m release clause and is targeted by Manchester United and Spurs.
Manager Oliver Glasner aims to refresh the squad with six new signings, contingent on raising funds from the sales of top players. Guéhi may leave for less than €60m due to his contract nearing expiry.
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
Ahead of PSG vs Arsenal – Wednesday, May 2025
PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé is optimistic about recovering in time for Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal, after suffering a hamstring strain in the first leg.
Dembélé, who scored PSG’s winner in the first leg, was substituted after 70 minutes due to hamstring discomfort. Scans showed no serious damage, and sources say his rehabilitation is progressing well. He will miss PSG’s league game vs Strasbourg but is expected to return midweek.
Jorrel Hato (Ajax)
Summer 2025
Chelsea are closely monitoring Ajax defender Jorrel Hato and are weighing a summer move for the 19-year-old, who is under contract until 2028.
Hato, regarded as one of the top young defenders globally, is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. Chelsea’s summer plans include signing a central defender, a winger, and a forward. Other centre-back targets include Marc Guehi, Dean Huijsen, and Jarrad Branthwaite. While Virgil van Dijk was considered, Chelsea see Hato as a more realistic long-term acquisition.
Luis Diaz (Liverpool)
Talks planned for summer 2025
Luis Diaz will open discussions with Liverpool over a contract extension this summer, with two years remaining on his current deal.
The Colombia international has attracted interest from Barcelona and Saudi clubs but remains integral to Liverpool, having scored 14 goals this season and creating chances second only to Mohamed Salah. His form and contribution to Liverpool’s Premier League title win have made him a priority for renewal talks.
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
May 2, 2025
An MRI confirmed LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Game 5 of the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending his historic streak of playoff appearances without missing a game.
The injury happened in the fourth quarter after a collision with Donte DiVincenzo on a moving screen. Though James finished the game, doctors estimate a 3–5 week recovery period. He would have missed Game 6 if the series had continued.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
May 2025 (Final Weeks of Premier League Season)
David Moyes has made it clear that Dominic Calvert-Lewin must prove he is physically robust enough to handle regular football before Everton consider offering him a new contract, as no deal has been offered since the club’s takeover.
Moyes emphasized the need for reliable, injury-free players and stated that Calvert-Lewin’s limited availability due to injuries is a key factor in the decision. The striker has returned to training but remains short of match fitness, casting doubt over his role in Everton’s final fixtures.
Eric Dier (Bayern Munich > AS Monaco)
July 1, 2025
Eric Dier will leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires at the end of the season and has signed a three-year deal with AS Monaco.
After making just 13 Bundesliga starts under Vincent Kompany, Dier declined a new contract offer. He is expected to leave Bayern with his first career trophy if they clinch the Bundesliga title against RB Leipzig this weekend.
Álvaro Carreras (Benfica)
May 2025 (Ongoing Transfer Discussions)
Real Madrid hope Manchester United activate Álvaro Carreras’ €18m buy-back clause from Benfica, allowing Madrid to then buy him for €30–35m—avoiding Benfica’s €60m asking price.
Carreras, who left United for Benfica in 2024 and has excelled in the Portuguese league and Champions League, is a former Real Madrid youth player. Madrid see a potential reunion but aim to bypass Benfica’s premium valuation.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
May 2025 (End of Season)
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe firmly stated that Alexander Isak is “not for sale,” emphasizing his desire to retain the club’s top talent and build a stronger squad for next season.
Howe said he’s focused on adding depth after limited transfer activity in recent windows, and that keeping Isak is key to Newcastle’s progress as they push toward a strong season finish.
