Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
May 2025
Manchester City are prioritizing a move for Gibbs-White after ending their pursuit of Florian Wirtz.
The 25-year-old is under contract until 2027, and Forest are aware of City’s interest. He joined Forest for £42.5m from Wolves in 2022.
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
May 2025
Manchester United have held direct talks with Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who visited Manchester for a face-to-face meeting.
Delap, 22, is considering a £30m move due to a relegation clause in his contract. Chelsea are also interested but no final decision has been made.
Nico Paz (Como)
May 2025
Madrid are preparing to activate an €8m buyback clause for midfielder Nico Paz before the July 15 deadline.
Paz, 20, impressed this season with 6 goals and 8 assists in 34 matches. The clause was part of his 2024 sale to Como.
Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Post-2024/25 season
Manchester United are set to sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha by activating his £62.5m release clause after the season ends. The deal is nearly agreed, with the player keen on the move.
Although there has been no formal contact between the clubs yet, United are prepared to meet the clause and finalise terms once the campaign concludes.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
End of 2024/25 season
Pep Guardiola confirmed that Jack Grealish’s future at Manchester City will be decided after the season ends. Grealish has made just seven league starts this term and was an unused sub in the FA Cup final loss.
Guardiola said discussions involving Grealish’s representatives, director Txiki Begiristain, and incoming chief Hugo Viana will determine what happens next. The manager acknowledged Grealish’s frustration but stressed decisions lie with the club hierarchy.
Angel Gomes (Lille)
Summer 2025 (contract expiry)
Angel Gomes has confirmed he will leave Lille when his contract expires at the end of the season. The England midfielder announced his departure on Instagram, thanking the club, fans, and teammates for their support over four “unforgettable years.”
Gomes expressed gratitude for the highs and lows of his journey at Lille, saying the club shaped him both professionally and personally. He pledged he “always gave everything” and will carry fond memories of his time in France.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
May 2025
Manchester City have decided to back away from their pursuit of Florian Wirtz after concluding that the finances required to sign the Germany international are unfeasible.
After meetings with Leverkusen and Wirtz’s camp in Manchester last week, City shifted focus to other midfield options such as Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. Sources also say Wirtz is expected to join Bayern Munich, with Liverpool no longer pushing despite prior interest.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
May 2025
Manchester City are prioritizing a move for Gibbs-White after ending their pursuit of Florian Wirtz.
The 25-year-old is under contract until 2027, and Forest are aware of City’s interest. He joined Forest for £42.5m from Wolves in 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025
Botafogo coach Renato Paiva addressed reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a surprise move to the Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup, calling him “a goal-scoring machine” and saying “you can’t say no” to such a star.
Paiva laughed off the speculation but admitted Ronaldo would fit into Botafogo’s attack. The coach hinted the final call lies with club owner John Textor. Ronaldo’s deal with Al Nassr ends June 30.
Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth > Real Madrid)
May 2025
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola believes Dean Huijsen is ready to succeed at Real Madrid after the 20-year-old’s £50m move was confirmed ahead of the Club World Cup.
Iraola praised Huijsen’s maturity and talent, saying he expects the young defender to thrive despite the high competition at Real. The centre-back joined Bournemouth from Juventus for £12.8m last summer.
