Alexander Isak (Newcastle United → Arsenal)
Summer 2025
Arsenal have identified Isak as their top transfer target but face competition from Liverpool.
The striker, valued at £120m, has scored 19 goals in 25 Premier League games this season, but Newcastle’s willingness to sell remains unclear.
Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain → Newcastle United)
Summer 2025
Newcastle are keeping tabs on Kolo Muani as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak.
The striker, currently on loan at Juventus, is open to staying in Turin if they qualify for the Champions League, but Newcastle face competition from other Premier League clubs.
Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur → Real Madrid)
Summer 2025
Real Madrid are considering a move for Romero as they prioritize signing a center-back.
The 26-year-old World Cup winner is a “concrete possibility” for Los Blancos, who are also monitoring Spurs’ Pedro Porro as an alternative to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich → Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Manchester United are focusing on signing Kane, with INEOS pushing for a marquee striker over Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres is also on the shortlist, but Kane remains United’s primary target as they strengthen their squad under Ruben Amorim.
Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich)
Summer 2025
Arsenal are monitoring Sané, who could be available as a free agent with his contract expiring.
Mikel Arteta, who worked with Sané at Manchester City, is keen on bringing him to the Emirates, but Bayern have yet to offer a new deal.
Michail Antonio, West Ham United
Recovery ongoing, expected return within 6-12 months
Antonio insists he will play professional football again after suffering a shattered leg in a December car crash.
The 34-year-old is ahead of schedule in his recovery, working six days a week to regain fitness. He remains determined to return despite the severity of his injuries.
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool
Summer 2025
Van Dijk admits he has “no idea” about his future as contract talks remain unresolved.
The Liverpool captain remains focused on the title race and upcoming Carabao Cup final but acknowledges ongoing discussions behind the scenes.
Christian Eriksen, Manchester United
Summer 2025
Eriksen expects to leave United as a free agent but is not planning a return to Denmark.
The 33-year-old has not been offered a contract extension and is open to new opportunities abroad. He has made just 14 appearances under Ruben Amorim but remains focused on continuing his career outside Denmark.
Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham Hotspur, USMNT
Post-2026 World Cup
Pochettino remains interested in returning to manage Spurs but is committed to leading the U.S. at the 2026 World Cup.
He still maintains contact with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and believes a return depends on the right timing. Ange Postecoglou is currently under pressure at Tottenham.
Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan → Arsenal/Chelsea)
Summer 2025
Arsenal and Chelsea are ahead of Liverpool in the race for Thuram, who has a £71m release clause.
Inter Milan want to keep him but may struggle to resist a big offer. Thuram joined as a free agent in 2023 after a strong spell at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
