Manchester City have officially confirmed the departure of Brazilian winger Kayky to Bahia in a permanent deal. After having signed with the Citizens for £9 million ($12m)in 2021, the youngster failed to cement a first-team role and spent most of his time on loan. As City begin reshaping their squad, Kayky’s exit marks the start of more expected changes at the Etihad this summer.
Liverpool have set their terms for Harvey Elliott’s potential departure following his stunning performances at the Under-21 Euros with England. With interest rising, the Reds reportedly want £40 million ($55m) with a buy-back clause or £50 million ($69m) without a buy-back, as the player eyes more consistent minutes at a top-level club, possibly abroad with RB Leipzig.
Joao Pedro has reportedly completed his Chelsea medical in the United States, with the Blues ready to finalise a £60 million ($82.6m) deal with Brighton. The 23-year-old is set to sign a contract until 2032, and could be thrown straight into action at the Club World Cup, as Enzo Maresca accelerates efforts to strengthen his squad during the tournament.
Brentford director of football Phil Giles has expressed his delight at Christian Norgaard’s potential move to Arsenal, claiming that the long-serving Bees captain 'deserves' the opportunity to compete for silverware. With a deal reportedly close to completion, the Danish midfielder could become Mikel Arteta’s first signing of the summer window for the Gunners.
Jhon Duran is set to leave Al-Nassr only six months after joining the Saudi Pro League club in a blockbuster £70 million move from Aston Villa. Despite scoring goals and linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo, the Colombian striker is now poised to join Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce on loan, as Al-Nassr undergo major summer changes following their trophyless season.
Chelsea are set to compete with their Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur to secure a transfer for West Ham star Mohammed Kudus. The Blues have already signed Liam Delap from Ipswich Town and are now closing in on signing Joao Pedro from Brighton and Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Earlier this month, the Hammers had received a £50 million ($68m) bid from Spurs.
Lionel Messi could consider leaving Inter Miami to play in a more competitive league ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Messi and Co. faced humiliation in the Club World Cup round of 16 stage after suffering a 4-0 loss to Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine's current deal expires at the end of 2025 and he has reportedly put fresh contract talks on hold.
Fulham are all set to place a bid for Genk star Tolu Arokodare as they look to bolster their attack this summer. The Nigerian striker had a fantastic season in the Belgian Pro League as he ended up as the league's top scorer with 17 goals to his name. Arokodare has a towering presence inside the penalty box and has also attracted interest from Manchester United and AC Milan.
Bayern Munich are ready compete with Barcelona to secure a transfer for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz this summer. The Bundesliga giants are looking for a quality left-wing option and have put the Colombian in their shortlist. The German champions, though, are yet to initiate formal transfer talks with the Reds as they are still evaluating their options.
Newcastle United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke this summer as the Blues are ready to sell the player. The West London club have been active in the summer transfer window as they have signed Liam Delap and are now close to securing transfers for Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens. Once the new players join the team, they will next focus on selling several stars.