Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
April 2025
Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all showing interest in Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, who has a £68m release clause this summer.
Eze has impressed with eight goals and 11 assists in 37 games this season, making him one of the top midfield targets for Premier League giants ahead of the transfer window.
Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
April 2025
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to battle for River Plate’s 17-year-old star Franco Mastantuono, who has a €45m release clause.
Mastantuono can only move to Europe after turning 18 in August, following his Club World Cup appearance. No official bids have been made, but interest from top clubs is growing fast.
Joan Garcia (Espanyol)
April 2025
Manchester United have made contact over a potential deal for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who has also attracted interest from Arsenal.
Garcia has a £25m release clause. Espanyol may try to retain him on loan if a big club signs him. United’s doubts over Andre Onana have accelerated their interest.
Cristian Romero & Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur)
April 2025
Atletico Madrid are eyeing a double swoop for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur ahead of the summer transfer window.
Romero has expressed interest in LaLiga, while Bentancur enters the final year of his deal. Spurs have opened contract talks but face competition if negotiations fall through.
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
End of June 2025
Kevin De Bruyne will not extend his contract to feature in the FIFA Club World Cup and is set to leave Manchester City this summer as a free agent.
De Bruyne was surprised not to receive a contract offer and is expected to bid farewell at City’s final league game. Aston Villa have reportedly discussed a shock move for the Belgian.
Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil National Team
April 2025
Carlo Ancelotti is again the top candidate to become Brazil’s head coach after Dorival Júnior’s dismissal, with talks resuming between his camp and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
Despite being under contract with Real Madrid until 2026, Ancelotti’s position is under pressure after a Champions League exit. The CBF is monitoring Madrid’s Copa del Rey final, which could influence his availability.
Axel Tape (Paris Saint-Germain)
April 2025
Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham Hotspur are both pursuing 17-year-old PSG youth defender Axel Tape, a France U18 international.
PSG do not currently see a first-team pathway for Tape. Leverkusen are leading the race, with Spurs also interested in securing the talented centre-back this summer.
Freddie Woodman (Preston North End)
April 2025
Manchester United are interested in signing Preston North End goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
United manager Ruben Amorim sees the 28-year-old as a potential third-choice keeper. Woodman has made 44 appearances this season and previously played for Newcastle United.
Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain)
April 2025
Manchester City are preparing a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Désiré Doué, with Pep Guardiola reportedly a major admirer of the 19-year-old.
City scouts have monitored Doué multiple times. PSG value him at €100 million and are reluctant to sell, though two other unnamed clubs are also tracking his availability.
