Transfers & Leaks

Barcelona Eye Rashford as Díaz Alternative Amid £40m Exit Talk

Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
June 2025

Barcelona are exploring a potential move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as a backup to Liverpool’s Luis Díaz. The Spanish club see Rashford as an affordable target with Man United reportedly open to a £40m sale.
Barcelona are hesitant to pay over €60m for Díaz, shifting attention to Rashford, admired by Hansi Flick. With Man United willing to sell, the deal depends on Rashford’s readiness to leave and Barca’s budget flexibility.
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Brighton Sign 18-Year-Old Striker Charalampos Kostoulas

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton & Hove Albion)
June 2025

Brighton have completed the signing of Greek teenage striker Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiacos for £29.7m plus £1.7m add-ons. The 18-year-old has signed a five-year contract and will join pre-season training with the Premier League side.
Brighton agreed on a deal totalling £31.4m for Kostoulas after weeks of negotiations. The highly rated forward will join the first team this summer and is viewed as a long-term attacking investment for the club’s rebuild.

Manchester City Sign Norwegian Prodigy Sverre Nypan

Sverre Nypan (Manchester City)
June 2025

Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m deal to sign 17-year-old Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg. The Norwegian U21 international is seen as a top midfield prospect and has signed a contract until 2030.
City add to their busy summer window, making Nypan their fifth signing after securing Reijnders, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, and Bettinelli. Nypan, dubbed the “next Odegaard,” will join City’s developmental pathway for future integration.

Thomas Partey Open to Arsenal Stay, Leaves Decision to Agent

Thomas Partey (Arsenal)
June 2025

Arsenal’s Thomas Partey has indicated he’d prefer to remain with the club, citing family stability and comfort, though he’s deferring the final decision to his agent and ongoing club discussions.
Speaking to Ghanaian media, Partey said Arsenal feels like home and highlighted family priorities. Talks continue as Arsenal weigh midfield options, having already signed Zubimendi and let Jorginho go to Flamengo.

Brighton to Sign Olympiacos Talent Kostoulas

Charalampos Kostoulas (Olympiacos > Brighton & Hove Albion)
Deal to complete July 1

Brighton have reached a €35m agreement with Olympiacos to sign 18-year-old striker Charalampos Kostoulas, with an additional €2m in add-ons. He’ll sign a five-year deal and join pre-season training ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Kostoulas is undergoing his medical this week, with the formal transfer effective next month. Brighton’s long-term investment in the Greek talent underlines their strategy to secure rising stars early for top-flight development.

Modric to Join AC Milan After Club World Cup

Luka Modric (Real Madrid > AC Milan)
Move finalised after June’s Club World Cup

Luka Modric will depart Real Madrid after the Club World Cup and join AC Milan. The 38-year-old legend ends a historic stint at Madrid with one last tournament before transitioning to Serie A.
Modric is set for a medical and contract signing with Milan post-tournament. Real Madrid have allowed him to complete the season before confirming the move, making Milan his final European club stop.

Sané Set for Free Transfer to Galatasaray

Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich > Galatasaray)
Flying to Istanbul on Wednesday night

Leroy Sané is finalizing a free transfer to Galatasaray after rejecting Bayern Munich’s contract extension. His current deal ends July 1, and he’s opted for a new challenge after four Bundesliga titles since joining in 2020.
Bayern attempted to retain Sané with a new offer, but the 29-year-old chose to leave. He’ll undergo medical checks in Istanbul and may skip the Club World Cup with Bayern as the transfer nears completion.

Man City Sign Tijjani Reijnders for £46.3m

Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan > Manchester City)
Transfer completed this week

Manchester City have signed Dutch midfielder Reijnders from AC Milan for £46.3m on a five-year deal. He was the most productive Serie A midfielder last season, scoring 15 goals and registering the most assists.
Reijnders joins City alongside Rayan Cherki, Marcus Bettinelli, and Rayan Ait-Nouri. All were registered before the Club World Cup group stage, forming part of a rapid summer recruitment drive to bolster squad depth.

Kevin De Bruyne Set for Napoli Switch

Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli)
Medical and signing on Thursday

De Bruyne is set to join Napoli on a two-year contract after his Manchester City deal expired. The 33-year-old midfielder has agreed to a free transfer to continue his career in Serie A.
He will undergo a medical in Rome before officially signing with Napoli. The deal represents a major midfield reinforcement as Napoli plan to build around the experienced Belgian next season.

Zubimendi to Arsenal Confirmed for July Move

Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad > Arsenal)
Transfer to be announced July 1

Arsenal have completed a €70m transfer for Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, paying €10m above his release clause. The 26-year-old midfielder rejected Real Madrid interest to secure a Premier League switch.
Arsenal and Sociedad signed a preliminary deal, with the announcement delayed at Sociedad’s request for accounting in their next fiscal year. The €70m will be paid in three instalments beginning July.

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