Paul Pogba (AS Monaco)
June 2025
Paul Pogba has signed a two-year deal with AS Monaco after serving an 18-month doping ban and leaving Juventus. He returns to Ligue 1 aiming to revive his career at age 32.
Pogba’s Juventus contract was terminated following his positive DHEA test. Monaco signed him on a free transfer, and the emotional midfielder is eager to re-establish himself in top-flight football.
Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund > Chelsea)
June 2025
Chelsea have reached a €65 million agreement to sign 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Gittens will sign a seven-year deal but is cup-tied and won’t feature at the Club World Cup.
Chelsea previously had two bids rejected before agreeing on terms during Club World Cup talks in the U.S. Gittens joins Chelsea’s ex-Man City contingent and strengthens their youth-focused rebuild under the new project.
Habib Diarra (Strasbourg > Sunderland)
June 2025
Sunderland have reached a club-record agreement to sign midfielder Habib Diarra from Strasbourg for £30m total. The 20-year-old Senegalese star is seen as a direct replacement for Jobe Bellingham, who recently departed the club.
The deal includes £27m upfront and £3m in add-ons. Diarra chose Sunderland over Leeds and others. He is expected to undergo a medical and sign shortly, funded entirely by the Bellingham transfer proceeds.
David Alaba (Real Madrid)
June 2025
Real Madrid have confirmed that David Alaba has suffered a new calf injury, ruling him out of their upcoming Club World Cup fixtures. This follows his previous meniscus injury, which already sidelined him for months.
Alaba, 33, hasn’t featured in Madrid’s last three games and continues recovering post-surgery. Xabi Alonso stated the team will be patient with his return. He joins several other Madrid stars on the injury list for the tournament.
Freddie Woodman (Preston)
June 2025
Liverpool have secured goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on a free transfer. The 28-year-old will officially join after his Preston contract expires at the end of June, strengthening Liverpool’s goalkeeper options heading into the new season.
Woodman, formerly with Newcastle and England U21, joins Anfield with experience and no fee involved. Liverpool confirmed the deal early to prepare for pre-season integration and as part of broader summer recruitment.
João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion)
June 2025
Brighton have turned down a £50m bid from Newcastle for João Pedro. Despite long-standing interest, the offer fell short of Brighton’s valuation. Chelsea are also monitoring the forward, who is open to a summer move.
Newcastle advanced talks this week but failed to meet Brighton’s asking price. Pedro, 23, wants to be a first-choice starter at his next club. Brighton are open to selling, but only for a significantly higher fee.
James Trafford (Burnley)
June 2025
Newcastle are nearing a deal for England goalkeeper James Trafford, having already agreed personal terms. Final transfer fee talks with Burnley are progressing, with high confidence on both sides a deal will soon be struck.
Trafford, who recorded 29 clean sheets in the Championship, was a key target. Newcastle are accelerating negotiations and expect to finalize the signing shortly to bolster their squad ahead of the new season.
Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur)
June 2025
Tottenham are unwilling to sell Cristian Romero below their £60m valuation despite Atletico Madrid’s interest. The defender has two years left on his deal and recently hinted at both staying and exploring LaLiga options.
Diego Simeone publicly expressed admiration for Romero, but Atletico may struggle to meet Spurs’ asking price. The situation is complicated by Romero’s mixed public statements and Postecoglou’s sacking, leaving new manager Thomas Frank with a delicate decision.
Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia)
June 2025
Arsenal are in talks with Valencia for Cristhian Mosquera, a 20-year-old right-sided centre-back. With just one year left on his contract, Valencia are asking around £25m. Leipzig were also interested but balked at the price.
Arsenal have tracked Mosquera’s development for two seasons and now seek defensive depth. The player had agreed to join Leipzig before Arsenal advanced talks. A decision could be influenced by contract timing and squad needs.
