Transfers

GOAL rounds up all the completed Real Madrid transfers of the 2025-26 season so far.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly withdrawn their interest in signing Raheem Sterling, dealing a blow to the England international’s hopes of a swift return to Premier League action in London. Despite being available as a free agent following his dramatic release by Chelsea, Spurs hierarchy have decided against pursuing the 31-year-old, citing concerns over his substantial wage demands which do not align with the club's current financial structure.

Lucas Paqueta has admitted that he "needed Flamengo" after completing his switch from West Ham. The Brazil international had expressed his desire to return to his native country ahead of this year's World Cup, and now he has sealed a £36 million ($50m) transfer to Flamengo. Now that this saga is over, the playmaker has made a candid admission about the switch.

Crystal Palace's proposed £50 million ($69m) move for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is in danger of collapse after the Eagles reportedly communicated their intent to walk away from the deal. The two clubs had agreed the framework of a deal but Palace now appear ready to pull the plug, per BBC Sport.

Tottenham are reportedly exploring a move to rival Inter Milan for Al-Ittihad star Moussa Diaby. The winger swapped Aston Villa for the Saudi Pro League team in a £50 million ($69m) deal in the summer of 2024, but he could be heading back to Europe in 2026. The winger is said to be open to returning to a Champions League club, which boosts Inter and Spurs' chances of signing him.

Timo Werner has signed for Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes, the club announced Thursday. The German international, who has 115 career goals, had fallen out of favor at RB Leipzig, but joins the Western Conference franchise on a multi-year deal. He will be a Designated Player for the rebuilding Quakes, who have had a busy offseason under Head Coach and Sporting Director Bruce Arena.

Brad Friedel has told GOAL why elite clubs in the Premier League should be doing all they can to acquire USMNT star Weston McKennie this summer. The versatile midfielder, who previously endured a troubled loan spell in England at Leeds, is running down his contract at Serie A giants Juventus. Free agency will soon be hit, meaning that new challenges can be sought.

Manchester United have decisively ended speculation linking them with a record-breaking swoop for Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer, with Old Trafford chiefs deeming the move financially unviable. Despite reports suggesting the England international is unsettled in the capital, the Red Devils have ruled out a summer approach, opting instead to prioritise a replacement for Casemiro over another marquee addition to their forward line.

Conor Coady has seen his spell at Wrexham cut short after just six months in North Wales. The former Everton and Wolves defender, who has plenty of Premier League experience to his name, joined the Red Dragons from Leicester for £2 million during the summer of 2025. He will now be spending the remainder of the current campaign with Charlton Athletic.

Chelsea have reached a full agreement to send teenage sensation Kendry Paez on loan to River Plate after cutting short his spell in Ligue 1. The 18-year-old has been recalled from Strasbourg to join the Argentine giants immediately, with the Blues sanctioning the move to ensure their prized asset secures regular first-team football under Marcelo Gallardo.

Crystal Palace are closing in on a blockbuster deal to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, a move that may trigger a major transfer merry-go-round in the Premier League. The Eagles have moved ahead of Leeds in the race for the Norwegian, paving the way for Jean-Philippe Mateta to leave Selhurst Park before the window shuts.

Raheem Sterling's hopes of a swift return to elite European football have hit an early stumbling block after Napoli's sporting director cast doubt on a potential move. The England international is searching for a new club after ending his three-year spell at Chelsea by mutual consent, but his "significant financial expectations" could prove a major hurdle for suitors in Serie A.

Neal Maupay has gotten involved with some social media shenanigans with new club Sevilla, as he was pictured putting a colleague in a headlock over historic tweets that mocked him. The ex-Brighton man has joined the Spanish club on loan from Marseille until the end of the season. Sevilla's official X account had posted a joke at Maupay's expense during a pre-season friendly in August.

Aston Villa have announced the return of Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus for the rest of the season. The Brazil international swapped Villa for Juve in the summer of 2024 for £42 million ($58m), but the 27-year-old has endured a difficult 18 months since then. After failing to fire at the Italian side, his loan stint at Nottingham Forest hasn't worked either. Now, he is back with Unai Emery's side.

Manchester City wantaway Oscar Bobb is poised to complete a £27 million ($37m) move to Fulham. The Cottagers have agreed a fee with Pep Guardiola's side to sign the winger, who is now poised to complete his switch to west London.

Chelsea have confirmed that Raheem Sterling has left the club by "mutual agreement" as he seeks a new club in January. The Blues' misfit has finally departed Stamford Bridge, with his last competitive appearance for the club coming in May of 2024.

Liverpool have been told to consider a stunning move to sign Harry Maguire from Manchester United this summer. The defender's current deal expires in the summer and United have yet to open talks over an extension, with Dietmar Hamann urging the Reds to weigh up what would be a sensational free transfer.

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta has finally reached an agreement to return to former club Flamengo. The Brazilian is due to move on a transfer that will see him become the most expensive player in Brazilian Serie A history and will sign a five-year contract with Flamengo. Paqueta is due to travel later today, meaning he's already played his last game for West Ham.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been billed as a potential successor to Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United amid speculation he could be tempted to join the Red Devils after becoming homesick in London. Fernandes has also been tipped to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, with clubs in Saudi Arabia still believed to be keen on landing the Portugal international.

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is reportedly closing in on a return to football in Serie A. The 33-year-old is a free agent after a stint in South Korea with FC Seoul, which came to an end in December 2025. Lingard is thought to have spoken to several Premier League clubs about a January transfer but now appears set to resume his career in the Italian top flight.

Wrexham have been urged to consider making a move for two Liverpool legends in a bid to boost their hopes of promotion to the Premier League. Club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have made no secret of the fact that their dream is to see the Welsh club in the English top flight and former Liverpool ace Gary McAllister thinks two players in particular could be tempted to join their project.

Harry Maguire faces an uncertain future at Manchester United with the club yet to open formal talks over a contract extension. The defender, whose current deal expires this summer, has attracted interest from clubs in Italy and Turkey, though his recent match-winning performances against Arsenal and Manchester City have strengthened his case for a new deal at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have identified AC Milan superstar Rafael Leao as a primary target for the left wing as INEOS chiefs accelerate their plans for a major summer overhaul. The Portuguese international features on a three-man shortlist alongside Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye and Chelsea teenager Tyrique George, while the club is also locked in a fierce battle with Manchester City for their "absolute top priority" midfield target ahead of the World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Ousmane Dembele has reportedly emerged as a shock target for the Saudi Pro League ahead of the summer transfer window. The Ballon d'Or winner is being eyed for a move in what is being tipped to be the Saudi competition's "biggest deal since Cristiano Ronaldo". Dembele's current PSG contract expires in 2028 and senior Saudi Pro League figures are now preparing a lucrative package to tempt him to the Middle East.

Raheem Sterling is finally set to end his Chelsea nightmare as talks accelerate regarding his departure before the transfer window closes. The £325,000-a-week winger has been exiled from the first team and hasn't played for the club in 100 games. Negotiations are ongoing over a potential sale or a mutual termination of his contract with 18 months left.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has again played down suggestions that star player Cole Palmer could leave the club amid speculation of a move to Manchester United. Palmer was a boyhood fan of the Red Devils despite coming through the academy at rivals Manchester City and is now being linked with a switch to Old Trafford.

Despite reported interest from Spain, Real Salt Lake plan to keep hold of Diego Luna through the summer, sources tell GOAL. The club views Luna as a key part of both its present and future, even with attention building abroad ahead of the World Cup. Sources add that RSL has yet to receive any formal offers for the 22-year-old midfielder, who made his USMNT breakthrough in 2025.

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana could make a sensational return to former club Inter during the summer 2026 window, a new report has claimed. Onana is currently on loan at Trabzonspor, but he is not expected to remain at the Turkish Super Lig side beyond the end of the season and so the player is trying to find other suitors.

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