Transfers

The 2025 summer transfer window has smashed records across global football, with Premier League clubs driving unprecedented spending. FIFA has revealed that men’s football reached an all-time high of $9.76 billion in transfer fees, while women’s football also hit a new record of $12.3m. More than 13,000 players sealed moves, underlining a frenzied market.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly urged Al-Nassr to snap up Mason Greenwood, with Marseille still at risk of losing the ex-Manchester United forward.

Ben Chilwell has sent an emotional goodbye message to Chelsea after completing a permanent move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The left-back, who was part of the Blues’ Champions League-winning squad in 2021, has signed a two-year deal with the French club.

Harry Kane reportedly has a clause in his Bayern Munich contract that will allow him to return to England, potentially at Manchester United, in 2026.

The England defender is upset at the deal collapsing, but he and the two clubs involved stands to benefit from it in the long run

Casemiro opted to remain at Manchester United over a transfer to Al-Nassr, with the 2026 World Cup a key factor in the Brazilian's decision.

Harry Kane could have altered the direction of Manchester United's future had he been signed in 2023, Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand believe.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has opened up on former manager Luis Enrique after being forced out of Paris Saint-Germain before joining Manchester City.

Manchester United's new big-money buy Benjamin Sesko has admitted "the level is much higher" in the Premier League than in the Bundesliga.

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Former Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has been blasted for "disrespecting" the club and warned he could face similar problems at Chelsea.

Manchester United flop Antony has revealed he rejected an offer to link up with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich before sealing his permanent transfer to Real Betis. The Brazilian winger, who fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, officially sealed his return to Betis in a €25 million (£21m/$27m) deal on deadline day, penning a five-year contract.

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The American acknowledged multiple clubs were in interested in him, but there were several factors on why he stayed at Norwich

Manchester City have confirmed the departure of club legend Ilkay Gundogan, who has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer just one year after returning to the Etihad from Barcelona.

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Alexander Isak's agent Vlado Lemic has taken a brutal swipe at Newcastle after helping the striker push through his long-awaited move to Liverpool on deadline day. The Reds broke the British transfer record by paying £125m ($169m) to sign Isak, bringing to an end a transfer saga that dominated the summer window.

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Rasmus Hojlund has been left "heartbroken" after being forced to complete a transfer to Napoli from Manchester United. The Danish forward reportedly "considers himself better" than United's new summer signing Benjamin Sesko and wanted to stay at Old Trafford to prove his worth to manager Ruben Amorim. However, Hojlund eventually joined Napoli on an initial season-long loan.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed that Real Madrid No.1 Thibaut Courtois sent him a voice note giving his verdict on Senne Lammens. Courtois believes that his Belgium understudy will be a good fit for the Premier League after the goalkeeper's £18 million ($24m) move to Manchester United from Royal Antwerp.

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both turned down the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo before the Portuguese icon ended up at Al-Nassr.

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Chelsea wonderkid Tyrique George's proposed transfer to Fulham fell through at the eleventh hour on deadline day. Fulham were ready to pay £22 million ($30m) for George, while the Blues were negotiating a sell-on clause that would have allowed them to potentially profit more from the 19-year-old in the future.

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Alexis Sanchez has returned to La Liga after 11 years, joining Sevilla on a one-year deal. Sanchez's last spell in Spain was with Barcelona, where he spent three years before joining Arsenal. He then briefly played for Manchester United before heading to Italy, where he turned out for Inter and took in a second stint at Udinese.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has officially completed his move to Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain for £26 million ($35m).

Chelsea's out-of-favour winger Raheem Sterling will remain at Stamford Bridge at least until January. Sterling, who spent last season on loan at Arsenal, was deemed surplus to Enzo Maresca's needs ahead of the 2025-26 season, but the England international failed to find a new club in the summer transfer window.

Manchester United’s search for a new No.9 reportedly led to them exploring a Danny Welbeck homecoming transfer for the second year in a row.

Manchester City have confirmed the departure of Ederson, who has joined Fenerbahce in a €14million (£12m/$16m) transfer. After arriving at City from Benfica in 2017, the goalkeeper made 372 appearances across all competitions and won multiple trophies, including six Premier League crowns and the Champions League. However, he fell down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola at the start of the new season and decided to seek an exit.