Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
March 2025
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Leganes, bringing his goal tally to 33 – matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut season record at the club.
Mbappe’s brace helped Real Madrid stay level on points with Barcelona in La Liga. He is now just four goals away from breaking Ivan Zamorano’s all-time debut season scoring record for Madrid.
Jules Koundé (Barcelona)
March 2025
Chelsea are planning a summer push for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé as they seek to convert him back into a central defender.
With Koundé’s contract set to expire next year and Barcelona struggling to renew him, Chelsea could lure him with the promise of a favored position and higher wages.
Joan García (Espanyol)
March 2025
Espanyol’s 23-year-old keeper Joan García is reportedly on the radar of top clubs including Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and PSG.
Despite Espanyol sitting 15th, García’s performances have drawn widespread acclaim, prompting intense interest across Europe.
Jonathan David (Lille)
March 2025
Jonathan David will leave Lille as a free agent this summer and has drawn interest from top Premier League and European clubs.
The Canadian striker has scored 23 goals in 38 games, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United, Tottenham, West Ham, and major European sides all in pursuit.
Inigo Martinez (Barcelona)
March 2025
Osasuna may appeal against Barcelona over Inigo Martinez’s appearance in their 3-0 win, claiming the defender was ineligible after withdrawing from Spain duty due to injury.
Martinez pulled out of the Spain squad with a knee issue but played against Osasuna days later. The Pamplona-based club believes this breaches FIFA rules, sparking potential legal action.
Rafael Leão (AC Milan)
March 2025
AC Milan could be forced to sell winger Rafael Leão this summer if the club fails to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League, prompting interest from Barcelona and other elite clubs.
Leão has been one of Milan’s standout performers this season with 13 goal contributions in Serie A, but club finances and European competition status may dictate their decision on key players including Maignan and Hernández.
Dani Olmo, Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
28 March, post-international break
Barcelona beat Osasuna 3-0 but lost Dani Olmo to an adductor injury, potentially sidelining him for 2–3 weeks amid a brutal fixture stretch.
The match was rescheduled after a staff tragedy and played just after the break, with Flick and Koundé criticizing the overloaded calendar. Barça now face 7 games in 20 days.
Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
March 2025
Liverpool are nearing a deal for Frimpong, with Celtic in line to benefit from a 30% sell-on clause from his 2021 transfer.
The Daily Record reports advanced talks as Liverpool beat out Barcelona, Man Utd, Chelsea, and Real Madrid for the Dutch defender.
Francisco Trincão, Sporting CP
March 2025
Barcelona’s €25m buyback clause for Trincão expired in June 2024.
Since his permanent move to Sporting in 2023, Trincão has become a key figure, contributing 8 goals and 12 assists in the Primeira Liga this season. Arsenal and Manchester United are now interested, and Sporting are working on a contract extension beyond 2026.
Bart Verbruggen, Brighton
March 2025
Barcelona are targeting Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a future signing, with club officials scouting him during the Netherlands’ Nations League match against Spain.
Although Barcelona were present to monitor the 21-year-old during the Nations League quarter-final, the club is not planning a move this summer. The Spanish giants are reportedly looking to initiate talks for a potential deal closer to 2026, viewing Verbruggen as a long-term solution in goal.
