Jota Silva (Nottingham Forest)
July 2025
Sporting Lisbon have held talks for a loan move with option to buy for Forest’s Jota Silva. No official offer has been made yet.
Sporting prefer a loan deal, but Forest reportedly want a permanent sale. Coach Rui Borges is keen on reuniting with Silva, whom he coached at Vitoria.
Josh Brownhill (Burnley)
July 2025
Josh Brownhill has announced his departure from Burnley after rejecting a new contract. The midfielder was the club’s top scorer last season with 18 goals.
Brownhill opted not to renew his deal after five-and-a-half years and two promotions with Burnley. He is exploring offers from clubs in England and abroad.
Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton)
July 2025
Newcastle are negotiating a loan deal with Southampton for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, including an option to buy. No official bid has been made yet, but personal terms aren’t expected to be an issue.
Newcastle tried to sign Ramsdale from Arsenal last summer but couldn’t reach a fee. They’re back in talks, this time with Southampton, where Ramsdale landed after leaving Arsenal.
William Saliba (Arsenal)
July 2025
Arsenal defender William Saliba has revealed “hopefully” he’ll sign a contract extension. With two years left on his deal, he confirmed positive discussions with the club are ongoing.
After Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Newcastle, Saliba confirmed his agent is in talks with the club. He remains hopeful of staying long-term, following Gabriel’s earlier extension.
Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen > Sunderland)
July 2025
Sunderland have agreed a £17m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Granit Xhaka, including £4m in add-ons. The 32-year-old will sign a three-year deal after agreeing personal terms with the club.
Sunderland upped their bid by £7m to finalize the transfer. Xhaka has been cleared to fly to the UK for his medical. The former Arsenal star brings experience to strengthen the midfield.
Jorrel Hato (Ajax)
July 2025
Ajax defender Jorrel Hato requested not to play in the Como Cup final amid Chelsea interest. The 19-year-old wants to avoid injury risk with a potential move to the Premier League club under serious negotiation.
Chelsea and Ajax remain apart on valuation. The Blues bid around £35m, while Ajax hold out for £52m. Talks are ongoing. Hato’s decision to sit out the match signals intent to push for the move. He’s considered one of Europe’s top young defensive prospects.
Luis Díaz (Liverpool > Bayern Munich)
July 2025
Liverpool have agreed to sell winger Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich for £65.5m (€75m). The Colombia international, who has two years left on his Anfield deal, has been given permission to leave the Reds’ pre-season tour in Tokyo to finalize.
Díaz is expected to travel within 24 hours to complete the transfer. Talks accelerated after previous Bayern bids were rejected. Liverpool’s stance softened as they prepare for a new attacking setup. Díaz will undergo medical tests before signing a long-term contract.
João Félix (Chelsea)
July 2025
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Al-Nassr worth up to £44m for forward João Félix, allowing them to offload the Portuguese star and fund a move for RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons. Félix joined Chelsea permanently from Atlético for £45m last summer.
The transfer includes a £26.2m base fee with £17.5m in add-ons. Al-Nassr outbid Benfica and aim to pair Félix with Ronaldo under coach Jorge Jesus. Chelsea also earned £5m from Félix’s recent loan to AC Milan, helping balance their summer spending.
Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United)
July 2025
United’s hopes under Ruben Amorim may be limited by Rasmus Højlund’s form, with criticism focused on his lack of creativity and poor finishing. Missed chances and limited attacking output have intensified calls for a more clinical starting striker this window.
Despite his work rate, pundits argue Højlund is not ready to lead United’s attack. Two wild misses in a recent outing added pressure, with many suggesting that upgrading the No. 9 role could turn United’s good transfer window into a great one.
Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
July 2025
Newcastle are ending their pursuit of Yoane Wissa after Brentford repeatedly rejected bids around £25m. Despite Wissa’s strong desire to join and play Champions League football, the Bees are unwilling to sell after multiple summer departures, including Mbeumo and Norgaard.
Wissa believes he was promised a summer exit and has refused to train or play. Brentford dispute those claims but expect him to return. Newcastle may revisit later, but for now are exploring other striker targets as talks stall beyond repair.
