Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Sesko for €76.5m + €8.5m in add-ons, beating Newcastle to the striker’s signature. Personal terms have been agreed, with a medical next. The Slovenia forward scored 21 goals last season and will bolster Amorim’s frontline.
Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
August 2025
AC Milan are pushing to sign Hojlund on loan with a €35m option to buy, as United are open to letting him go if they complete Benjamin Sesko’s transfer. Hojlund has struggled since his €80m move from Atalanta, prompting United to consider offloading him. Roma and Juventus are also watching developments closely.
Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
August 2025
Manchester United have opened talks with Brighton for Baleba, despite nearing a deal for striker Sesko. Brighton are reluctant to sell the Cameroonian star, who’s valued at €100m and under contract until 2028; United may need to sell players first.
Son Heung-min (Tottenham > LAFC)
August 2025
ottenham have confirmed Son’s departure to LAFC after 10 iconic years, including 173 goals and a Europa League triumph. The Korean star exits with club legend status, winning the Golden Boot and Puskas Award; he’ll now continue his career in MLS.
Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Chelsea remain optimistic about signing Simons but haven’t submitted an official bid; they value him at £50m. Talks with Leipzig are ongoing but slow, as the Bundesliga side focus on Benjamin Sesko’s negotiations with United and Newcastle.
Darwin Nunez (Liverpool > Al-Hilal)
August 2025
Al-Hilal have agreed a €53m deal to sign Nunez, freeing up funds for Liverpool’s record £150m pursuit of Alexander Isak. Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 games since joining from Benfica but failed to live up to expectations; his exit helps finance Liverpool’s summer rebuild.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle)|
August 2025
Isak trained alone and missed a Newcastle family event as he pushes for a record-breaking £150m Liverpool move. The Swedish striker had a tense meeting with manager Eddie Howe as transfer speculation intensifies, following interest from Anfield.
Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)|
August 2025
Chelsea are interested in signing Garnacho but are unwilling to meet Manchester United’s £50m valuation. Garnacho has missed pre-season amid uncertainty. Chelsea, having already landed Gittens, Joao Pedro, and Delap, are monitoring his situation closely. Amorim is reportedly open to offloading him after recent attacking arrivals.
Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
August 2025
Tottenham are eyeing a €60m bid for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, targeting him as a direct replacement for outgoing star Son Heung-min. With Son set to join LAFC, Spurs are targeting the Brazilian forward, who may leave Madrid amid stiff competition from Mbappe, Vinicius, and Bellingham. Coach Xabi Alonso reportedly doubts Rodrygo’s role in the squad.
Idrissa Gueye (Metz)
August 2025
West Ham are in advanced talks to sign Metz striker Idrissa Gueye, fending off interest from Manchester United and Brentford. The Hammers are negotiating a €15m deal for the 18-year-old, who scored five goals last season. Gueye is not related to Everton’s Gana Gueye and is considered a top Ligue 1 prospect.
Category: Transfers
