Fabio Vieira (Arsenal)
August 2025
Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart are in discussions with Arsenal over the signing of Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira, who has two years left on his current contract.
Vieira spent last season on loan at Porto and appears surplus to requirements at Arsenal. Stuttgart are exploring a permanent move as talks continue between both clubs.
Jeremy Jacquet (Stade Rennais)
August 2025
Arsenal’s bid for Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet has been turned down, with the 20-year-old opting to remain in Ligue 1 despite Gunners’ interest. Jacquet impressed during a loan at Clermont Foot and was offered a long-term deal by Rennes. Arsenal, who recently signed Cristhian Mosquera, must now look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
August 2025
Alexander Isak is back at Newcastle’s training ground after skipping the pre-season tour in Asia, citing injury. Talks with Eddie Howe are set as the striker eyes a move to Liverpool. Isak trained privately at Real Sociedad while Newcastle rejected Liverpool’s opening bid. With the Swede pushing for the switch, Newcastle are preparing for his potential exit by targeting Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
Reinier Jesus (Real Madrid > Atletico Mineiro)
August 2025
Reinier Jesus has agreed to join Atletico Mineiro on a four-and-a-half-year deal after terminating his Real Madrid contract, ending a fruitless five-year stint with the Spanish giants. The Brazilian attacking midfielder never made a first-team appearance and spent multiple loan spells across Europe. Madrid included a 50% sell-on clause after paying €30m for him in 2020.
David Luiz (Pafos FC)
August 2025
Former Chelsea and Brazil defender David Luiz has joined Champions League hopefuls Pafos FC in Cyprus on a three-year deal, marking a surprise return to European football at age 38. Luiz mutually terminated his Fortaleza contract on August 1 before sealing the move. Pafos hailed it as the biggest signing in Cypriot football history, with Luiz set to help them in Champions League qualifying.
Joao Palhinha (Bayern Munich > Tottenham)
July 2025
Tottenham have signed Joao Palhinha on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich, paying a £4.4m fee and covering his £8.7m salary. The deal includes a £27m option to buy.
Palhinha returns to the Premier League a year after leaving Fulham. He cited manager Thomas Frank’s influence as key to the move and hopes to debut against Bayern in Spurs’ pre-season match at the Allianz Arena.
Marc Guiu (Chelsea > Sunderland)
July 2025
Marc Guiu’s loan move from Chelsea to Sunderland remains on track despite his flight being delayed. The 19-year-old is still expected to finalize his season-long switch soon.
Guiu’s medical was scheduled for Monday but is yet to be confirmed. Both clubs have agreed on the deal, with Sunderland set to add the former Barcelona striker as their ninth summer signing.
Jorrel Hato (Ajax > Chelsea)
July 2025
Chelsea have completed the signing of 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth £38.5m. He has signed a seven-year contract and becomes Chelsea’s eighth summer signing.
The Netherlands international joins to bolster Enzo Maresca’s youthful squad and provide cover at left-back. Ajax had hoped to keep him another year, but Hato pushed for the move to take the next step in his career.
Tim Weah (Juventus)
August 2025
Juventus and Marseille have agreed on a deal for Tim Weah, who will return to Ligue 1 after struggling to lock down a spot at Juve. The winger turned down a Premier League move earlier. The deal includes a €1m loan fee, €14m obligation to buy, add-ons, and a sell-on clause. Weah, who only wanted Marseille, is awaiting final approval before traveling to France to complete the move.
Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
August 2025
Alejandro Garnacho has been excluded from Manchester United’s main squad and is now training separately, with manager Ruben Amorim confirming the winger is set to leave this summer. Amorim said it’s not personal and that Garnacho wants a new challenge. The 21-year-old was left out of the U.S. tour squad, with Chelsea and Aston Villa showing strong interest in a potential transfer.
