Giovanni Leoni (Parma > Liverpool)
August 2025
Liverpool agreed a €35m deal to sign 18-year-old Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, beating competition after missing out on Marc Guehi. The move follows Guehi’s decision to stay at Crystal Palace, with Leoni now set to join as a key long-term defensive addition.
Son Heung-Min (LAFC), Thomas Muller (Vancouver Whitecaps)
August 2025
Tim Howard praised Son’s signing as a major boost for MLS, calling him “as clinical as they come” and predicting a global fan influx. He lauded Son’s winning mentality and worldwide following, while noting Muller’s arrival also enhances MLS’s global appeal.
Marco Asensio (PSG)
August 2025
Villa are set to bid €20m for PSG winger Asensio, having agreed personal terms on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Villa, is keen on a permanent return to the club.
Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa)
August 2025
Newcastle are set to sign Aston Villa’s Ramsey for £38m, making him their fourth major arrival of the summer. Eddie Howe, a long-time admirer, pushed for the deal after a failed earlier bid, with the 24-year-old expected to sign a long-term contract.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
August 2025
Leeds have signed Calvert-Lewin after his Everton contract expired, adding Premier League experience to Daniel Farke’s squad for their top-flight return. The 28-year-old turned down a new Everton deal, leaving after 71 goals in 274 games, despite an injury-hit final season.
Malick Thiaw (AC Milan > Newcastle)
August 2025
Newcastle secured Thiaw for £30.3m plus add-ons, making him their second permanent signing after Elanga. The 24-year-old Germany defender strengthens a back line hit by Sven Botman’s injury and Lloyd Kelly’s departure, wearing the No.12 shirt.
Victor Lindelof
August 2025
Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign free agent Lindelof, with Ten Hag personally making the pitch. Following Jonathan Tah’s exit, Leverkusen seek an experienced leader. Lindelof, 31, made 67 appearances under Ten Hag at Manchester United.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
August 2025
Grealish completed a medical ahead of a shock Everton move, sacrificing significant wages to revive his career before the 2026 World Cup. Limited to seven league starts last season, the midfielder was convinced by David Moyes that Everton can help him regain form. Option to buy set at £50m.
