The summer transfer window may not be fully open yet, but clubs have already been active in the market – taking advantage of the special June 1–10 registration period. With huge names on the move and several more deals expected before the Club World Cup kicks off, we’ve rounded up the biggest completed transfers so far, the key free agents available, and who could be next to sign.
Biggest Completed Transfers So Far – Summer 2025
Matheus Cunha (Wolves to Manchester United) – £62.5m
United activated the Brazilian’s release clause early, with Ruben Amorim identifying 21 G/A Cunha as the man to turn round United’s fortunes in front of goal
Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth to Real Madrid) – £50m
The 19-year-old centre-back completed a shock move to Madrid just a year after joining Bournemouth. The Spanish giants met his release clause after tracking him closely during the Premier League season.
Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool) – £29.5m
Following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Liverpool moved quickly to bring in the Dutch full-back by triggering his release clause. A dynamic replacement for the right flank.
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Estevao (Palmeiras to Chelsea) – £29m rising to £52m
Chelsea’s summer business continues with the signing of 17-year-old Brazilian winger Estevao, who will link up with the squad after the Club World Cup.
Yan Couto (Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund) – £25m
After a string of impressive loan spells away from City, Couto joins Dortmund permanently and will look to establish himself in the Bundesliga.
Nico Gonzalez (Fiorentina to Juventus) – £21m rising to £25m
The Argentine winger made his loan move permanent and will be expected to provide creativity and width for Juve’s new campaign.
Kevin Danso (Lens to Tottenham) – £21m
Spurs made Danso’s loan move permanent following a strong finish to the season. The Austrian defender now forms part of Ange Postecoglou’s long-term plans.
Enzo Le Fée (Roma to Sunderland) – £19.35m
The French midfielder signs permanently after a standout Championship stint on loan. It’s a club-record signing for newly promoted Sunderland.
Dario Essugo (Sporting to Chelsea) – £18.5m
The Portuguese midfielder joins Chelsea to provide depth in midfield, adding to their youth-focused rebuild.
Arthur Vermeeren (Atlético Madrid to RB Leipzig) – £16.9m
After impressing on loan, Leipzig made Vermeeren’s move from Atlético permanent. He’s seen as a long-term midfield anchor for the German side.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool to Real Madrid) – £10m
In one of the summer’s headline moves, Trent joined Real Madrid to bolster their Club World Cup squad. The six-year deal sees him reunited with England teammate Jude Bellingham.
Who’s Been Released from EPL Clubs?
The end of the 2024/25 season also saw several high-profile experienced names released or moved on as clubs reshuffle their squads.
Arsenal:
– Kieran Tierney (joined Celtic on a free)
– Jorginho (joined Flamengo on a free)
Everton:
– Abdoulaye Doucoure (released)
– Ashley Young (released)
Manchester City:
– Kevin De Bruyne (released)
Manchester United:
– Jonny Evans (released)
– Christian Eriksen (released)
– Victor Lindelöf (released)
Tottenham Hotspur:
– Sergio Reguilón (released)
– Fraser Forster (released)
West Ham United:
– Vladimir Coufal (released)
– Danny Ings (released)
– Aaron Cresswell (released)
– Lukasz Fabianski (released)
Big European Names Available on a Free Transfer
Jonathan David (Lille)
One of Ligue 1’s top scorers and still without a new club. He’s been linked to Arsenal, Napoli, and Spurs, and would be a huge coup on a free.
Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich)
The German winger has not agreed a new Bayern deal and is attracting Premier League interest from Chelsea, Spurs, and Arsenal.
Angel Gomes (Lille)
A free transfer back to the Premier League is on the cards, with West Ham and Tottenham among those interested.
Who Could Be Next?
The Club World Cup mini-window closes on 10 June, and a few final deals are still expected to go through as major clubs aim to strengthen ahead of a busy summer.
Tijjani Reijnders: AC Milan to Manchester City
Manchester City look set to kick off their summer with a statement signing. Trusted sources David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano both report that a deal has now been agreed with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. After a frustrating season that saw City fall short at home and abroad, Pep Guardiola is wasting no time upgrading his midfield options.
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Rayan Cherki: Lyon to Manchester City
The Reijnders deal might not be City’s only early move. Lyon’s gifted playmaker Rayan Cherki has reportedly agreed personal terms with the club, with negotiations between the two sides progressing fast. At just 21, Cherki offers flair, creativity, and long-term upside – and could be an ideal fit in Guardiola’s evolving system.
Jobe Bellingham: Sunderland – Borussia Dortmund
In a move that echoes the path of his brother Jude, it looks like Jobe Bellingham could be making the move to Borussia Dortmund. The club are reportedly finalising a five-year deal for the England U21 midfielder, with Fabrizio Romano stating the transfer is set to be completed in the coming days. Expect this one to move quickly.
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