Transfer News LIVE - Every rumour, every done deal: Saliba WANTS Madrid, Antony NIGHTMARE

Martin Macdonald
Martin Macdonald
  • Updated: 24 Jul 2025 08:18 BST
  • 1 min read
William Saliba, Real Madrid
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The big spenders will be out in force again this summer, with Real Madrid looking to back new boss Xabi Alonso, Chelsea keen to improve again after securing Champions League qualification, and Manchester United desperate to reclaim some kind of success after a disastrous season that saw them finish just three places above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

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The Red Devils have signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, with Man City also flexing their financial power to sign Tijani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli and Rayan Cherki.

Chelsea have signed Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, notably.

Some big deals happened earlier than usual due to the Club World Cup and the deadline for participation in that tournament is now over, though the window remains open.

The biggest deal so far this summer saw Florian Wirtz complete a blockbuster transfer to Liverpool from Leverkusen.

Some questions that will hang over the transfer window this season:

  • Will Viktor Gyokeres leave Sporting CP?
  • Who will sign Victor Osimhen?
  • How much can Barcelona spend?
  • Will top players want to join Man Utd?
  • Will Arsenal sign a world-class striker?

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Bayern back in for Diaz

Wrexham's SHOCK move for ex Man Utd star

Wrexham attempted a shock approach for Christian Eriksen.

The Dane's representative Martin Schoots told Mail Sport: "Wrexham are really upgrading everything both on and off the field, and it is a hugely impressive project, as you can see from the presence of people like [CEO] Michael Williamson there.

"But Christian still wants to play in a first-tier competition and he absolutely wants to stay in Western Europe. There are some contacts going on but it has to suit both sides."

Wrexham are of course bankrolled by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

 

Real Madrid have not attempted to sign Rodri

Contrary to previous reports, Real Madrid are not planning to sign Rodri from Man City this summer.

The Ballon d'Or winner has been linked with Madrid for a while but his serious knee injury softed any rumours linking him with a Man City exit until recently.

Reports suggested Los Blancos were preparing a £100 million (€114m) bid for Rodri, but journalist Jose Felix Diaz of Marca says that is not the case.

Eiran Cashin leaves Brighton for Birmingham

Thomas Muller NOT retiring

Thomas Muller has confirmed that he's not retiring despite leaving Bayern Munich this summer.

“I still have the desire to play football, and that’s why I’ve decided to definitely continue. I will remain a footballer," he said this week.

"It will definitely be an experience abroad for me – I’m really looking forward to it and I’m curious. […] The MLS is of course an interesting league, especially with the World Cup taking place in the U.S. next year.”

The World Cup winner has been linked with LAFC.

Newcastle to make Sesko approach

Newcastle will make an ambitious approach for Benjamin Sesko.

The Slovenian has been strongly linked with Arsenal but with the Gunners set to announce Viktor Gyokeres, he'll need to look elsehwere if he wants to leave RB Leipzig. Newcastle are preparing for a potential departure of Alexander Isak by targeting Sesko, according to Fabrizio Romano, who wrote on X:

"Understand Newcastle are ready to present their project to Benjamin Šeško as they want to go big! Proposal to the player also being prepared as #NUFC see Šeško as ideal striker in case Isak leaves, as he wants to. As revealed earlier, Newcastle are very keen on Šeško."

Busy at Stamford Bridge

City to bring back James Trafford

Ajax boss comments on Hato rumours

Ajax boss Johnny Heitinga has commented on the rumours linking Jorrel Hato to Chelsea after the player was left out of the squad for the friendly against Celtic on Thursday.

"He's still an Ajax player," Heitinga said. "I can't promise [he'll play on Sunday]. We still have to train, and it's still a few days. But he and [Kenneth] Taylor are still Ajax players at the moment."

Ajax are demanding a fee of around €60 million for the young Dutchman

Chelsea swoop for Palace youngster

Douglas Luiz refuses to turn up for Juve training

Douglas Luiz has not turned up for pre-season training at Juventus amid rumours of a Premier League return.

Fabrizio Romano reported on his YouTube channel: 

"The relationship between the player and the club is completely broken. Juve will take disciplinary measures against Douglas Luiz. He’s expected to face a fine. The club is not happy at all. The player wants to go. There are opportunities in England. Many Premier League clubs have called in recent weeks to be informed on the situation. Keep an eye on this, it could be an important opportunity on the market.”

The Brazilian has been strongly linked with Everton and West Ham in this transfer window.

Are Newcastle a big club?

Gabriel Agbonlahor reckons Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle because they cannot match his career aspirations.

Speaking to TalkSport, the former Aston Villa striker said: “He's been around Newcastle nearly three years now. He's got three years left on his contract, but he's probably thought to himself: ‘You know what? Newcastle - big club in Newcastle. Newcastle aren't a big club worldwide.’

“He's looking at them thinking: ‘I might want to go and win Ballons d'Or. I might want to win the Champions League. I don't just play in the Champions League, I want to win it. I want to win the Premier League. I'm not 21, I’m 25. Newcastle can't give me what I want.’”

Saudi clubs looking at Antony

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