Premier League
Premier League and European Clubs Navigate Key Transfer Talks in Summer 2025
Key 2025 summer transfer talks involve Liverpool, Man Utd, Real Madrid, Arsenal, and others.

The summer transfer window continues to be busy with significant movements and negotiations shaping up across Premier League and European football clubs. Bayern Munich is reportedly close to securing Liverpool winger Luis Díaz for an estimated €75 million. To replace Díaz, Liverpool has shown interest in Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, although PSG’s Bradley Barcola remains a difficult pursuit due to Paris Saint-Germain’s unwillingness to negotiate.
Manchester United are pushing for a swift resolution on winger Alejandro Garnacho’s future, encouraging him to decide soon amidst interest from Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. Meanwhile, Flamengo is negotiating with Arsenal for a loan move of striker Gabriel Jesus, who is keen on gaining regular playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Arsenal have confirmed that Leandro Trossard and Oleksandr Zinchenko will stay at the club despite Zinchenko’s initial request to leave, following persuasion from manager Mikel Arteta. Newcastle United, having encountered stiff price demands from Brentford for striker Yoane Wissa, are exploring alternative targets including RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško, with talks progressing over personal terms for the promising forward valued up to €100 million.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly willing to lower Son Heung-min’s transfer fee to £20 million should he pursue a move to Major League Soccer. West Ham United are competing with Nottingham Forest and Everton to sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, while Everton themselves are advancing negotiations to acquire Lyon’s winger Malick Fofana.
On the Real Madrid front, the club is prepared to sell Vinícius Júnior next summer if contract talks over wages stall. The potential funds could help finance a marquee signing of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, a target of president Florentino Pérez who envisions pairing Haaland with Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid are also considering an offer involving Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, and €40 million for City’s Rodri, though Manchester City have dismissed such proposals.
Barcelona face goalkeeper registration issues that have delayed a planned sale of Iñaki Peña, leaving the club short of senior goalkeepers amid Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury. Atlético Madrid have entered the fray for Alejandro Garnacho, despite his preference to stay in the Premier League, with manager Diego Simeone prepared to make a competitive offer.
These developments highlight the complex negotiations and strategic planning currently defining the transfer landscape as clubs look to strengthen their squads for the 2025/26 season.
Chelsea
PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma Spurs Goalkeeper Interest from Chelsea and Manchester United
PSG’s Donnarumma unsettled in contract talks, drawing Chelsea and Manchester United interest.

Paris Saint-Germain appear poised to move on from Gianluigi Donnarumma, the club’s current first-choice goalkeeper, opening opportunities for interested Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester United.
Despite negotiations, Donnarumma has yet to commit to a new contract with PSG. Without a renewed deal, this summer represents the final chance for PSG, European champions, to command a transfer fee for their prized Italian captain. This uncertainty has drawn several suitors keen on securing his services.
Chelsea have recently emerged as active contenders, capitalising on market opportunities to acquire valuable players, while Manchester United are keen to bolster their goalkeeping options. The Red Devils have been exploring various candidates amid waning confidence in their current number one, André Onana. They have even considered younger prospects like Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens. A loan approach for Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa was firmly rejected.
Meanwhile, PSG are advancing plans to refresh their squad between the posts. They have reportedly agreed personal terms with Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, with transfer negotiations ongoing. The fee for Chevalier is suggested to be around €40 million (£34.9 million, $47 million). PSG’s inability to finalize Donnarumma’s contract extension keeps the door open for his departure.
Chelsea’s strategic recruitment and Manchester United’s pressing need for a reliable goalkeeper place Donnarumma at the centre of significant transfer speculation this summer. Both clubs stand to gain by acquiring a goalkeeper of his calibre.
This unfolding scenario highlights the evolving dynamics of top-level football transfers, where contract uncertainties and tactical rebuilds drive strategic market moves.
Premier League
Real Madrid Considers Reducing Rodrygo’s Transfer Fee Amid Multiple Departures
Real Madrid set to lower Rodrygo’s price amid summer departures, with Premier League interest cooling.

Real Madrid is reportedly preparing to lower its asking price for Rodrygo amid plans for a significant summer turnover. While Luka Modrić, Lucas Vázquez, and Jesús Vallejo have already been removed from the wage bill, the only transfer fee received so far is Álvaro Rodríguez’s €2 million move to Elche.
According to reports from AS, the club’s “operation departures” will likely begin in August with Rodrygo’s exit. Despite ongoing interest from several Premier League clubs, Arsenal’s pursuit appears to have ended, and Liverpool’s interest is diminishing. Bayern Munich’s active pursuit of Luis Díaz could clear a path for Tottenham Hotspur to engage in negotiations for Rodrygo.
To facilitate a transfer, Real Madrid is reportedly ready to accept offers below their initial €90 million asking price, though the new valuation remains undisclosed. Rodrygo himself is said not to be considering leaving until told directly by coach Alonso, despite limited playing time during the Club World Cup.
Beyond Rodrygo, other players potentially facing departures include David Alaba, Endrick, Ferland Mendy, and Dani Ceballos. Alaba has been offered an early contract termination with a portion of his salary paid upfront but has declined the proposal. Endrick’s position in the squad has weakened due to Gonzalo García’s rise and a recent hamstring injury, limiting transfer interest and possibly prompting a loan move in January.
Liverpool
Liverpool to Honour Diogo Jota and André Silva with Permanent Memorials
Liverpool to establish permanent memorials for Diogo Jota and André Silva at Anfield and on kits.

Liverpool Football Club has announced plans to create lasting tributes in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. Following a heartfelt outpouring of tributes from supporters who left posters, banners, scarves, and flowers outside Anfield, the club is transforming these temporary memorials into permanent commemorations.
In a club statement, Liverpool detailed the process: “The thousands of physical tributes outside Anfield have been gradually removed over the course of the last week and carefully separated and safely stored.” The club expressed deep thanks to all who took part in paying respects.
The floral tributes will be composted and used to enhance flower beds throughout club sites including Anfield and the AXA Training Centre locations. Other items will be recycled by a specialist company and incorporated into a permanent memorial sculpture, destined to serve as a focal point for remembrance at Anfield.
Liverpool had previously retired the No. 20 shirt, worn by Diogo Jota, across the men’s, women’s, and academy teams. Fans can continue to honour Jota by having “Diogo J. 20” printed on their 2025–26 kits, with all proceeds benefiting the club’s charitable foundation.
Additionally, a “Forever 20” emblem will be featured on every Liverpool jersey during the upcoming season as a tribute to Jota’s legacy. This acknowledgment underlines the club’s commitment to preserving the memory of both Jota and André Silva in a respectful and meaningful way.