Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
May 2025
De Bruyne says he is unlikely to play in the Club World Cup due to concerns over injury, as he prepares to leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer.
The 33-year-old fears getting injured before securing his next move and said City have not offered him a new deal. A short-term extension is possible, but he hasn’t decided whether to play in the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025
Ronaldo has received a major offer from an unnamed Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup, with significant backing from outside investors.
The bid comes as Ronaldo’s Al Nassr failed to win silverware or qualify for the Asian Champions League. Four Brazilian sides—Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo—will feature in next month’s expanded tournament.
Álvaro Carreras (Benfica)
May 2025
Real Madrid are nearing a deal for Álvaro Carreras, with the former Manchester United defender set to join for €30m–€50m.
A clause allowing United to re-sign him for €20m expired in January. Madrid moved swiftly, identifying Carreras as a key target to reinforce the left-back position.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
May 2025
Eddie Howe says he “can’t guarantee” Alexander Isak will remain at Newcastle next season despite the club’s desire to keep him. The striker has scored 27 goals in 41 games this term.
With Arsenal and top European clubs interested, Howe admitted it would be “foolish” to make promises, but reiterated Newcastle’s intent to retain their best players to achieve long-term success.
Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)
May 2025
Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Müller is expected to continue playing despite retirement speculation.
The 35-year-old is evaluating offers from MLS clubs after completing his 43rd appearance of the season in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Hoffenheim.
Ángel Di María (Inter Miami)
May 2025
Inter Miami are in talks to sign Benfica winger Ángel Di María on a free transfer this summer.
The club hopes to finalize the deal before the MLS transfer window opens on July 24, reuniting Di María with Lionel Messi.
Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)
Medical scheduled for Monday
Liverpool are finalizing the signing of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong after triggering his £29.5m release clause. Personal terms have already been agreed.
Frimpong is expected to arrive in the UK for his medical, with the deal set to be announced shortly after.
Rayan Cherki (Lyon)
Announced after Lyon’s 2-0 win over Angers on Saturday
Cherki has confirmed he will leave Lyon this summer as a free agent, ending speculation over his future. The 21-year-old has contributed 12 goals and 20 assists this season.
With his contract expiring, Cherki is now free to negotiate with interested clubs, with several Premier League sides already linked to the French midfielder.
Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
Summer 2025
AC Milan are prepared to consider offers for goalkeeper Mike Maignan following stalled contract talks. The club values him at around €30 million.
Milan’s willingness to sell stems from a lack of progress in negotiations and potential squad reshuffling. They are also expecting bids for winger Rafael Leão from Premier League and Saudi clubs.
Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic, Joao Virginia (Everton)
End of June 2025
Everton have confirmed that Young, Begovic and Virginia will leave the club when their contracts expire. Five more players are out of contract, with decisions pending.
Manager David Moyes stated each player will be spoken to individually, with some receiving clarity on their futures by the end of this week and others by next week.
