Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
April 2025 (decision), Summer 2025 (transfer window)
Arsenal have ended their interest in signing the 29-year-old striker despite a previous £40m bid in January.
The Gunners are now exploring other striker options like Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, though the latter may prove difficult to pry away.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Summer 2025
Osimhen is set to leave Napoli, and a four-way race is forming between Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Juventus.
Marca reports Napoli may negotiate offers below the €75m release clause. His performances on loan have reignited top-level interest across Europe.
Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
Summer 2025 (target window)
Chelsea are seriously considering a move for 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens.
Gittens has tallied 10 goal contributions this season in 27 matches but has failed to score or assist in his last 16. Dortmund are reportedly open to selling him, and several clubs across Europe are monitoring the situation.
David de Gea (Fiorentina)
Reported ahead of the summer 2025 transfer window
Manchester United are considering a shock move to bring David de Gea back to Old Trafford after a turbulent season and ongoing criticism of current No.1 Andre Onana.
De Gea’s contract, set to expire in June, includes an extension clause—but public pressure and United’s regret over his 2023 exit could prompt negotiations. Club legend Dwight Yorke has publicly backed the move, calling it a smart decision.
Luis Henrique (Marseille)
Summer 2025
Marseille winger Luis Henrique is attracting transfer interest from Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest ahead of the summer window.
The 23-year-old Brazilian’s impressive pace and versatility have made him a hot prospect across Europe, with Inter preparing an initial approach and Marseille expected to demand over €30 million for a deal.
Nico Williams (Athletic Club)
Summer 2025
Arsenal are in talks with Nico Williams’ representatives after heavily scouting him over the past two years.
New sporting director Andrea Berta is leading negotiations. Williams has 9 goal contributions in 25 LaLiga games and a €58m release clause.
Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP)
Summer 2025
Gyökeres has ruled out non-Champions League clubs and created a 7-club shortlist, excluding Manchester United and Chelsea.
His €100m release clause still stands; Arsenal, Liverpool, and Man City are preferred destinations.
Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Arsenal are interested in signing Nico Williams, with the winger among several forward options the club is evaluating.
The Gunners have been tracking Williams since at least last summer. The Spanish international, who impressed at Euro 2024, plays primarily on the left wing and was previously linked with Barcelona but stayed with Bilbao.
Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Djordje Petrovic (Strasbourg)
Summer transfer window
Leeds are scouting replacements for goalkeeper Illan Meslier, with Liverpool’s Kelleher and Chelsea’s Petrovic on their radar.
Kelleher is expected to leave Liverpool in search of regular first-team football, while Petrovic, currently on loan at Strasbourg, is also being considered. Leeds, currently 2nd in the Championship, may push for an upgrade in goal if they secure Premier League promotion.
Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United), Douglas Luiz (Juventus)
Summer 2025
Juventus are preparing a €70m move for Sandro Tonali and may include Douglas Luiz in a swap deal to reduce the cost.
Talks are ongoing internally at Juventus. Tonali is seen as the top midfield target to reinforce their squad next season.
