Five high-profile free transfers that could happen this summer

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Whether they have won the title, secured promotion, endured mid-table mediocrity or suffered relegation, clubs across the globe are sure to have already identified top targets to strengthen their squads ahead of delving into summer transfer window.

While a number of big-money deals are expected to materialise, it is difficult to ignore the impressive list of high-profile players who will be available for free when their contracts expire at the end of June.

German defender Jonathan Tah is one of those who has bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen and has completed a move to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich, putting pen to paper on a four-year deal.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at five more soon-to-be free agents and which clubs they could join this summer.

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Bournemouth 'keeping tabs' on Rennes duo

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Bournemouth are reportedly interested in signing Rennes duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Adrien Truffert.

Furuhashi scored 85 goals in 165 appearances for Celtic, before he completed a €12m (£10m) move to Rennes in the January transfer window.

Jorge Sampaoli was said to be a key driving force behind the move to sign Furuhashi, only to be dismissed just a few days after the forward's arrival in France.

Furuhashi struggled to establish himself under Sampaoli's successor Habib Beye, restricting him to just six appearances in the second half of the season.

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Gunners ready to 'make a move' for Premier League striker seen as Havertz heir

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Arsenal are prepared to move for striker Ollie Watkins this summer amid suggestions Aston Villa need to raise funds, according to reports.

The Gunners finished second in the Premier League for a third consecutive season, and a fourth second-placed finish would be unpalatable to boss Mikel Arteta.

The Spaniard has faced scrutiny for his failure to bring major silverware to the Emirates since he won the FA Cup in 2020, and he will be keen to strengthen in the summer to end the club's trophy drought.

Many supporters have bemoaned the team's lack of offensive firepower, with striker Kai Havertz frequently criticised for his limited impact in the final third.

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United in 'pole position' to beat Gunners and Blues to teenage wonderkid

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Manchester United are said to have leapt ahead of rivals for 16-year-old Harley Emsden-James of Southampton in the summer transfer window.

The Red Devils were beaten 1-0 by ASEAN All-Stars on Wednesday in a post-season friendly, dampening the mood of supporters even further.

Head coach Ruben Amorim oversaw the club's worst ever Premier League season, with the team finishing in 15th place with just 42 points.

United are also facing severe financial difficulties which could mean the United boss may have to settle for cheaper additions to his squad in the summer.

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Reds happy to sanction exit of star who is of 'interest' to Premier League club

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Liverpool have reportedly set Caoimhin Kelleher's asking price in excess of £20m amid suggestions Brentford have expressed an interest in his signature.

The Reds lifted the Premier League title in front of a packed Anfield crowd on Sunday before parading it around the city of Liverpool on Monday.

Boss Arne Slot has surpassed all expectations, especially considering Federico Chiesa was his only signing in the entirety of 2024-25.

However, with the summer transfer window fast approaching, rumours are circulating that he could be prepared to let a number of players leave Anfield in order to finally begin moulding the squad in his own image.

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"This guy has it all": Reijnders could "easily be shaped" into "Gundogan-esque player"

Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany believes that summer transfer target Tijjani Reijnders could "easily be shaped" into an "Ilkay Gundogan-esque player" under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola.

The 26-year-old has emerged as a leading target for the Citizens, who are believed to have opened club-to-club talks with AC Milan and are soon expected to table an opening bid.

Reijnders is said to have given the green light to move to the Etihad Stadium this summer and Man City hope to complete a deal, that could cost around €50m (£41.9m) to €55m (£46.1m), before they begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the middle of next month.

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Why City missing out on Liverpool-bound Wirtz 'will not make or break' summer plans

Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has admitted that the sight of Florian Wirtz edging closer to joining Liverpool 'stings a little bit', but the German's decision to snub Pep Guardiola's side 'will not make or break' their plans for the future.

The Citizens had been heavily linked with a move for the highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, who was regarded by many as an ideal replacement for departing club legend Kevin De Bruyne.

However, recent reports claim that Man City have cooled their interest in the 22-year-old owing to the soaring costs of any proposed deal that could be worth as much as €300m (£252.5m), inclusive of transfer fees and wages.

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Agony for Amorim as Man United 'fall behind' in race for 20-goal Prem attacker

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Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a bid for Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo, as the Magpies look to beat Manchester United to the signature of the 25-year-old during this summer's transfer window.

Mbeumo had an outstanding 2024-25 campaign for the Bees, scoring 20 goals and registering eight assists in 38 Premier League appearances, and he is expected to leave Thomas Frank's side this summer.

Man United have been named as potential suitors for the Cameroon international by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who has said on his official YouTube channel: "I can confirm that Man Utd appreciate Bryan Mbeumo at Brentford. A player who did fantastic with 20 goals this season in [the] Premier League.

"Top player, really big mentality. Also fits what they want to do in the strategy at Man Utd. So players who can be for the future but [are] also ready to make [an] instant impact to help Ruben Amorim for the new season.

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Man City midfield exit confirmed with 'two clauses inserted'

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Manchester City midfielder Jacob Wright has completed a permanent transfer to Championship club Norwich City.

The 19-year-old moved to Carrow Road on loan in February and featured in 15 Championship matches, contributing with four assists in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign.

It has now been confirmed by the Canaries that Wright has put pen to paper on a long-term deal to keep him at the club until 2029, with the option of a further year.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Man City will receive an initial £2.3m that has the potential to rise to £3m and they have also included sell-on and buy-back clauses in the deal.

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Jorginho leaves Arsenal, Redmond to Aston Villa: Latest transfer news and rumours

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Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has confirmed that he will be leaving the Emirates Stadium upon the expiration of his contract at the end of June.

The 33-year-old joined the Gunners from London rivals Chelsea for around £12m in January 2023 and made a total of 79 appearances across all competitions, including just nine Premier League starts in the 2024-25 campaign.

Jorginho has now taken to social media to announce his departure, thanking all those associated with Arsenal for the support that he received during his time at the club.

"Sometimes the season is more than just about football, it's about moments. People. Growth. It's about feeling part of something bigger than yourself," Jorginho said as part of a montage video on Instagram.

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"We will see" - Amorim delivers Cunha verdict as Man United 'close in' on £62.5m deal

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim said that "there will be some changes" when asked about the expected arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the near future.

The Red Devils have allegedly agreed to meet the terms of Cunha's £62.5m release clause, and with personal terms already being agreed, the expectation is that the 20-time English champions will complete a deal for the Brazilian in the near future.

Man United will reportedly be expected to pay the full fee for Cunha over a two-year period, and the club are currently believed to be setting up a medical, with the transfer potentially becoming official next week.

Amorim was asked about the forward during his press conference on Wednesday, with the Portuguese speaking to the media after a shock 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in a post-season friendly.

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Grealish's camp not keen on move abroad for Man City attacker despite Napoli rumours

Jack Grealish's camp are not keen on a move abroad for the Manchester City attacker this summer, Sports Mole understands.

The England international still has two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, but his future is unclear heading into next season, with both himself and the Citizens open to a parting of ways in the summer transfer window.

Pep Guardiola's side would favour a loan exit for the 29-year-old, but they will not entertain sending him to a Premier League rival who could challenge them for a place in the Champions League.

Grealish's £300,000-a-week salary poses a major obstacle to any potential move, though, as English clubs outside the top-five chase would likely struggle to cover a significant portion of his wages.

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"With ambition" - Man United chief provides update on club's transfer plans

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Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has said that he is "very excited" about the future of the club, while he has promised that the Red Devils would act "with ambition" during this summer's transfer window.

A disastrous 2024-25 campaign saw Man United finish down in 15th spot in the Premier League table, while they lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, so qualification for the 2025-26 Champions League was not secured.

Man United are expected to soon confirm the arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the Brazilian set to be the club's first signing of what is shaping up to be a hugely important window.

Berrada, speaking on the club's post-season Tour, has insisted that the Red Devils 'know what they need to do' this summer.

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Arsenal 'knocking on door' for second Real Sociedad man after Zubimendi

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Arsenal have reportedly identified Real Sociedad playmaker Takefusa Kubo as a potential summer transfer target.

With new sporting director Andrea Berta at the helm, the Gunners are preparing to make significant additions to Mikel Arteta's squad.

Martin Zubimendi - also of Real Sociedad - is believed to be ready to undergo a medical ahead of a £51m switch to the Emirates Stadium.

The next objective of the Gunners is likely to be acquiring a player who is capable of being deployed down the centre of their attack, either a traditional number nine or a versatile attacker.

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Premier League giants 'in concrete talks' over €100m-rated Ekitike

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Chelsea have allegedly upped their efforts to get a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike over the line.

While the Blues are currently focused on Wednesday's Conference League final with Real Betis, attention is now being turned to the summer transfer window.

Given Chelsea's struggles in the final third during the second half of the campaign, it has been well-documented that a new centre-forward will arrive at Stamford Bridge.

Ipswich Town's Liam Delap is a realistic arrival, with Chelsea also outsiders for Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, but it appears that they are ready to move for a different name.

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Wanted in Turin: Juve 'make contact' over summer deal for Real Madrid attacker

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Juventus have reportedly made contact with Real Madrid over a potential loan move for Endrick.

The 18-year-old arrived at Los Blancos from Palmeiras last summer, and he made 37 appearances for his capital club during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring seven goals and registering one assist in the process.

The majority of Endrick's success at Real Madrid during the recent season came in the Copa del Rey, managing five goals in six appearances in the competition, and he only scored once in 22 La Liga appearances in 2024-25.

There has recently been speculation surrounding the Brazilian's future, and according to Fichajes, Juventus have been in touch to discuss a potential loan move for the teenager during the 2025-26 campaign.

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Brentford confirm Kayode contract length as Bees announce first summer signing

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Brentford have announced that they have signed defender Michael Kayode on a permanent transfer from Fiorentina.

Kayode spent the second half of the season with Thomas Frank's side after arriving on loan from the Italian club in the winter transfer window.

The right-back made 12 Premier League appearances during the loan spell, including starts in the final six matches of the top-flight season.

It was recently reported that Brentford have decided to exercise their €17.5m (£14.7m) option to sign Kayode on a permanent deal.

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Camp Nou switch on the cards: Barca 'hold transfer meeting' over deal for Man United ace

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Marcus Rashford's agent reportedly met with Barcelona sporting director Deco on Wednesday morning to discuss a possible move for the Manchester United attacker during this summer's transfer window.

There is currently a host of speculation surrounding Rashford's future, as it seems unlikely that Aston Villa, having missed out on Champions League football for next season, will take up their £40m option to sign him on a permanent basis.

The forward made the move to Villa on loan in January, and he scored four times and registered six assists in 17 appearances for Unai Emery's side in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign.

While Rashford has allegedly been happy at Villa Park, it is understood that Barcelona are his dream club, and interest from the La Liga team in the 27-year-old has already been confirmed.

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Wolves make Sarabia announcement: New contract or new challenge?

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced that Pablo Sarabia will be leaving Molineux at the end of his contract in June.

The Spain international arrived at Wolves from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2023 in a £4.4m deal that was regarded as a coup given the player's status on the European scene.

Sarabia has since been a valued member of the squad, making a total of 36 starts and 30 substitute outings in the Premier League across a two-and-a-half year spell.

With eight goals and nine assists to his name, including two strikes that have won the club's goal of the season of the award, the 33-year-old will be fondly remembered by the Wolves fanbase.

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Hello again Real Madrid: Ronaldo 'receives shock offer' to play at Club World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly received an offer from Al-Hilal, with the Portugal international considering making a shock move to Al-Nassr's rivals in time to play at the 2025 Club World Cup.

The 40-year-old is the greatest goalscorer in the history of football, managing a staggering 936 goals in 1,729 appearances for club and country, in addition to contributing 257 assists.

Ronaldo made the move Al-Nassr in early 2023 following the breakdown of his relationship with Manchester United, and he has scored 99 times in 111 appearances for his current side, including 35 goals in 41 outings during the recent season.

The attacker's contract with Stefano Pioli's side is due to expire next month, though, and he recently suggested that his time with Al-Nassr had now come to an end.

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Arsenal 'on verge' of Zubimendi transfer: When could midfielder make Gunners debut?

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Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of securing the signature of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

The Spain international famously turned down the chance to join Liverpool last summer in order to continue with Real Sociedad, and he made 48 appearances for the Basque side during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring two goals and registering two assists in the process.

La Real had an underwhelming season, finishing down in 11th spot in the La Liga table, meaning that there will be no European football at Anoeta Stadium during the 2025-26 season.

Arsenal have been actively working on a deal for the 26-year-old since the start of the year, but there had recently been claims that Real Madrid were looking to hijack the North London club's move.

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Cash alternative? Villa 'make two offers' for €25m-rated Marseille defender

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Aston Villa have reportedly expressed a strong interest in signing Marseille defender Michael Amir Murillo.

The West Midlands outfit are currently still reeling from missing out on Champions League qualification courtesy of their controversial 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on Sunday.

As a result, Unai Emery's transfer budget will be significantly reduced as he bids to keep Villa in the upper echelons of the Premier League table.

With a £40m option not being taken up to sign loanee Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, it is arguably an indication of the extent of Villa's issues when it comes to funds for new players.

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Brentford star attracting 'concrete interest' from Bundesliga giants

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Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly shown 'concrete interest' in signing Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.

The German club are preparing for a new era under former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, who was recently appointed as Xabi Alonso's replacement.

With a tough act to follow, Ten Hag will be keen to strengthen in a number of areas this summer, including in the goalkeeping department.

Backup goalkeeper Matej Kovar is set to leave in the summer transfer window, meaning that the club needs to sign a new goalkeeper to compete with experienced shot-stopper Lukas Hradecky.

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Marseille include Chelsea defender 'on three-player shortlist' ahead of summer

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Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is reportedly attracting interest from Marseille ahead of the summer transfer window.

On Wednesday night, the centre-back is expected to be named in the Blues XI for the Conference League final against Real Betis.

However, while the France international has featured on 10 occasions in that competition, he accumulated just 333 minutes of Premier League football during 2024-25.

As such, it has become clear that the 24-year-old could struggle to move up the pecking order under Enzo Maresca in the long term, theoretically creating a scenario where Chelsea may consider offers once the market reopens in June.

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Transfer roundup: Sane to Tottenham, Abraham to West Ham, Wilson to Everton

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Bayern Munich attacker Leroy Sane on a free transfer.

Sane's contract with Bayern is due to expire at the end of June, and the Germany international has been unable to come to an agreement with the Bundesliga champions over an extension.

The 29-year-old scored 13 goals and registered six assists in 45 appearances for Bayern during the 2024-25 campaign, while he has 61 goals and 55 assists in 220 outings for the club in all competitions since arriving from Manchester City.

According to Sky Sports News, Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Sane on a free transfer.

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Man City 'add' £29.7m-rated Player of the Season to midfield shortlist

Manchester City have reportedly added one of the brightest prospects in the Belgian Pro League to their shortlist of summer transfer targets.

A new era has begun at the Etihad Stadium where new sporting director Hugo Viana is working alongside outgoing chief Txiki Begiristain during a transition period, with their focus primarily on a much-anticipated squad rebuild.

Man City are thought to be prioritising the addition of at least four new players this summer, with midfield reinforcements high on their agenda now that Kevin De Bruyne is leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract.

Recent reports have claimed that the Citizens have cooled their interest in Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, who appears to be favouring a big-money move to Liverpool.

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Barca's record-breaker Yamal signs new contract with huge release clause 'revealed'

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Barcelona have announced that teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has signed a new long-term contract extension at the club.

The 17-year-old was due to see his original contract expire in June 2026, but he has now committed his future to the Catalan giants by putting pen to paper on a new six-year deal that runs until the summer of 2031.

A statement from Barcelona released on their official website read: "The player signed his new contract on Tuesday at the club's offices in the presence of FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta, first vice president Rafa Yusta, and the club's sporting director Anderson Luis de Souza "Deco", amongst others.

"A contract extension for Lamine Yamal is another demonstration of the solidity of the current Barca project.

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