As the 2025 summer transfer window heats up, clubs across the world are making significant moves to strengthen squads, offload players, and secure future talents. From blockbuster European deals to emerging talents in Africa, South America, North America, and Asia, the transfer market is shaping the landscape of football for the 2025/26 season. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all confirmed transfers and ongoing negotiations.

European Transfers & Rumours

Premier League

The English Premier League continues to be the hub of high-profile deals, with major transfers affecting title races and squad rebuilds:

• Manchester United has submitted an opening bid of £45 million + £10 million in add-ons for Bryan Mbeumo, but Brentford is holding out for a higher fee.

• Mohammed Kudus is close to joining Chelsea, with the club prepared to trigger his £85 million release clause at West Ham United. Arsenal and Manchester United are also monitoring the situation.

• Trent Alexander-Arnold has completed his £8.4 million move from Liverpool to Real Madrid.

• Matheus Cunha has signed with Manchester United from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5 million.

• Jeremie Frimpong has moved from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool in a £29.5 million deal.

• Dário Essugo has finalised his transfer to Chelsea from Sporting CP, signing for £18.5 million.

La Liga

Spain’s top flight is undergoing major squad revamps:

• Barcelona is looking to offload Pau Victor, with five La Liga teams interested.

• Joan Garcia, Espanyol’s goalkeeper, rejected offers from Arsenal and Manchester City to join Barcelona, who will pay his €25 million release clause.

• Atlético Madrid is negotiating a deal for Clement Lenglet, but insists on a free transfer.

• Osasuna confirmed their first summer signing, Valentin Rosier, from Leganés.

• Real Madrid finalised Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move from Liverpool, while Giorgi Mamardashvili transferred from Valencia to Liverpool.

Serie A

Italy’s Serie A clubs have been active in rebuilding squads:

• Federico Chiesa is reportedly close to completing a move from Juventus to AC Milan.

• Àlex Valle, a Spanish defender, has transferred from Barcelona to Como for £5 million.

• Nicolae Stanciu, a Romanian midfielder, moved from Damac to Genoa on a free transfer.

• Mike Maignan, AC Milan’s goalkeeper, is being pursued by Chelsea, but the club refuses to meet Milan’s £25 million valuation.

• Luka Modric is close to joining AC Milan, expected to sign a one-year deal with an option for a second year.

• Rasmus Højlund, Manchester United’s forward, is attracting interest from Inter Milan, though negotiations are ongoing.

Bundesliga

Germany’s Bundesliga has seen key player movements:

• Jonathan Tah has moved from Bayer Leverkusen to Bayern Munich on a free transfer.

• Jeremie Frimpong has transferred from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool.

• Emiliano Buendía returned to Aston Villa following his loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen.

• Eric Dier joined Monaco from Bayern Munich.

• Thomas Müller, Bayern Munich’s legendary attacker, left the club after his contract expired.

• Yan Couto finalised a permanent transfer from Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund.

• Sébastien Haller has returned to Utrecht after his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund.

• Soumaïla Coulibaly returned to Brest following his loan at Borussia Dortmund.

African Transfers

Several African footballers are making big career moves in Europe:

• Thomas Partey is in contract discussions with Arsenal, with Barcelona reportedly interested.

• Antoine Semenyo is reportedly being targeted by Tottenham, with a €60 million bid reportedly planned.

• Kelvin Boateng has signed for Austria Vienna after leaving First Vienna.

• Ibrahim Osman has returned to Brighton & Hove Albion after his loan spell at Feyenoord ended.

• Ezekiel Alladoh, a 19-year-old Ghanaian forward, is being monitored by Leicester City for a move from Swedish club IF Brommapojkarna.

• Kojo Peprah Oppong, a young Ghanaian defender, is attracting interest from Danish clubs.

South American Transfers

Some of South America’s most exciting young players are securing deals in Europe:

• Estevao Willian signed with Chelsea from Palmeiras, set to join when he turns 18.

• Kendry Paez, an Ecuadorian midfielder, has agreed to join Chelsea in July.

• Gabriel Carvalho, a 17-year-old Brazilian midfielder, has caught the attention of European scouts.

North American Transfers

The MLS clubs and North American teams are making major acquisitions:

• Victor Osimhen is being pursued by Al Hilal, with a £25 million per season contract offer.

• Inter Miami is reportedly negotiating a move for Lionel Messi.

Asian Transfers

Asian clubs continue to attract experienced European players:

• Simone Inzaghi has left Inter Milan to take over as Al Hilal’s head coach.

• Gabri Veiga has signed for Porto from Al-Ahli in a £12.6 million deal.

The 2025 summer transfer window has reshaped football across continents, with record-breaking deals, rising talents, and strategic squad reinforcements. As negotiations continue, expect further high-profile transfers in the coming weeks.