Transfers

As the club's inability to sell at the right price strikes again, GOAL runs through the players allowed to leave for unforgivably low prices

Former Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin is reportedly in talks with Newcastle United over a free transfer. Calvert-Lewin has also been strongly linked with Manchester United after bringing the curtain down on his nine-year spell at Everton. Newcastle, who have secured Champions League qualification for the 2025-26 season, are looking for Alexander Isak's deputy.

Manchester United have been warned against missing out on £50 million ($68m) Victor Osimhen, with that transfer fee considered to be “peanuts”.

Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has backed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez to join the Blues this summer, claiming the Argentine could be an "inspiration" in their dressing room. Martinez appeared to bid a tearful goodbye to Aston Villa fans after their final home game of the 2024-25 campaign against Tottenham in May, though he has yet to publicly confirm he wants to leave the club.

Angel Di Maria could not hold back tears after sealing an emotional return to Rosario Central on a free transfer. Di Maria left Europe after 18 years as his Benfica contract expired at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. The winger also revealed what ex-Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi told him after returning to his boyhood club.

England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has returned to the Women's Super League after just one year as she signed for Aston Villa on Tuesday. Roebuck left Manchester City to join Barcelona on a two-year deal last summer but she is now back in her homeland after mutually terminating her contract with the Catalan giants. Roebuck has signed a two-year deal with the Villans.

Sunderland have joined the likes of Marseille and Atletico Madrid in pursuit of West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd this summer.

Napoli have launched their first bid worth €55 million (£47m/$64m) for Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as Antonio Conte looks to bolster his Serie A-winning squad. The Italian champions are considering the Uruguayan as a priority transfer target after a meeting between club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis and the player's agent Fali Ramadani.

Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Premier League title winner Jamie Vardy as a free agent.

Newcastle United have reached a breakthrough in their pursuit of Anthony Elanga, agreeing a deal worth up to £55 million ($74.8m) with Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old Sweden international, who starred in all 38 Premier League games last season, will sign a five-year contract and is set to undergo a medical ahead of his move to St James’ Park later this week.

The 26-year-old midfielder may be on the way to a new club at some point during the current transfer window.

The truth has been revealed about stories linking Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli with a move to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

Mikel Arteta has finally listened to the pleas of the Gunners faithful by moving for the prolific Sweden international

Bournemouth have made an approach for Bayern Munich attacker Bryan Zaragoza, threatening to derail Celta Vigo's bid to sign him.

Tottenham's latest bid for Mohammed Kudus included bonuses for winning the Premier League and Champions League, according to a new report.

Inter are concerned about Denzel Dumfries' future amid interest from Manchester City and Barcelona due to his €25 million (£21m/$30m) release clause.

Barcelona will wrap up the signing of winger Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen, but the role the 19-year-old will play under Hansi Flick remains unclear.

Luis Diaz wants to join Barcelona and will make his demands clear to Liverpool following Nico Williams' shock contract extension with Athletic Club.

Messi and De Paul are friends from their time at Argentina and the reported move comes as Miami are trying to extend their star

Arsenal have announced the signing of Martin Zubimendi, as the Spanish midfielder arrives at the Emirates in a £60m deal from Real Sociedad.

Manchester City are reportedly ready to take a huge loss on £100 million ($137m) star Jack Grealish, with his price tag being set for 2025.

Tottenham Hotspur tabled a bid worth £50million ($68m) for Mohammed Kudus but West Ham have reportedly rejected it. Spurs, however, will return with a fresh bid soon as they have made the Ghanaian their number one priority in the transfer market after getting Thomas Frank's approval. Kudus wants to join the North London side this summer despite interest from Chelsea.

Bizarrely, the Nigeria international doesn't seem to be an option for England's big hitters - but signing him would be seismic for either club

Jamie Vardy's search for a new club continues, after reports that Genoa manager Patrick Vieira rejected a move for the 38-year-old ex-Leicester man.

Xabi Alonso shared an update on Endrick's future at Real Madrid amid intensifying speculation over his role in the squad following the meteoric rise of Gonzalo Garcia during the Club World Cup. His sudden breakthrough has sparked discussions about whether he should remain with the first team into the new season—a decision that could complicate Endrick’s position in the squad, especially as the young Brazilian recovers from an injury.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens after the winger was seen on the pitch following their win over Pameiras.

Kyle Walker has ended his eight-year association with Manchester City by signing for newly-promoted Premier League side Burnley.

Jamie Gittens has joined up with the Chelsea squad ahead of the official announcement of his transfer, head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed.

Cole Palmer opened up on his exchange with Chelsea-bound Estevao after the Blues beat Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.