Dean Huijsen, Liverpool, Real Madrid
Summer 2025 (Release clause activates in July)
Liverpool have entered the race for 19-year-old Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, who is also a top target for Real Madrid
Liverpool may offer immediate first-team football if Virgil van Dijk departs; Huijsen has a £50m release clause active from July.
Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, Manchester United
Decision expected before June 2025
Aston Villa are undecided on activating a £40 million purchase option for on-loan forward Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has 4 assists in 9 games; he could return to United if Villa don’t exercise the clause.
Suso, Toronto FC, Sevilla
Contract ends June 2025
Toronto are leading the MLS race to sign Sevilla’s Suso, whose contract is expiring this summer.
The former Liverpool player has struggled for minutes under García Pimienta and may leave for MLS.
Bryan Mbeumo, Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool
Summer 2025
Newcastle, Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as a summer option.
Mbeumo’s contract runs until 2026, but Brentford may struggle to extend without breaking wage structure.
Felix Nmecha, Borussia Dortmund
Summer Transfer Window
Manchester United have shown interest in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, who is valued at £40 million.
United are looking to bolster their midfield options, and Nmecha has emerged as a potential target. Dortmund, however, may demand a significant transfer fee before considering a sale.
Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
Summer 2025
Manchester United remain interested in Simons, but RB Leipzig’s €80M asking price could be a stumbling block.
United are prioritizing an attacking midfielder and a striker, with Simons, Benjamin Sesko, and Hugo Ekitike among their targets.
Geovany Quenda & Dário Essugo (Sporting CP → Chelsea)
Quenda joins in 2026, Essugo arrives in summer 2025
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign both Sporting Lisbon talents in a deal worth up to €74.4M.
Quenda, a highly-rated 17-year-old winger, will remain at Sporting until 2026, while Essugo, a 20-year-old midfielder on loan at Las Palmas, will join Chelsea this summer.
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland → Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Manchester United are one of six Premier League clubs interested in Bellingham if Sunderland fail to secure promotion.
The 19-year-old midfielder is under contract until 2028, meaning Sunderland are not under financial pressure to sell, but interest from United, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest is strong.
Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth → Real Madrid)
Summer 2025
Real Madrid are closely monitoring Huijsen as a potential defensive signing.
The 19-year-old meets Madrid’s criteria for a young, high-potential center-back. Other targets include Jorrel Hato, Ibrahima Konaté, Castello Lukeba, and William Saliba.
