Summer Transfer Window: Key Moves & Rumours (9 July 2025)
Confirmed & Near-Completed Deals
Sean Longstaff → Leeds United
Leeds are closing in on a deal worth up to £12m for Newcastle’s midfielder Sean Longstaff, as he looks to return to first-team football .
Kota Takai → Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs have signed 20-year-old Japanese defender Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale for approximately £5m, pending a work permit .
Viktor Gyökeres → Arsenal
Arsenal are finalising a move for Swedish striker Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon. He has verbally agreed to a five-year deal reportedly worth around £200k/week, though the clubs continue discussing the £68.9m fee .
🔍 Strong Rumours & Targets
Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) → Bayern Munich
Bayern are reportedly targeting Nkunku, though his Premier League form has been disappointing. Chelsea are open to selling, with Manchester United potentially in the mix .
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) attracting interest from Bayern, Arsenal, and Tottenham, especially after Bayern missed out on Wirtz and Williams .
Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus) could be released from his high-wage deal, presenting a chance for Manchester United or Arsenal to pick him up on a low-cost transfer .
Maxime Estève (Montpellier): Tottenham and Burnley have renewed talks for the French left-footed centre-back in a potential €24m move .
🌍 Wider Market Signals
Rafael Leão (AC Milan): Bayern and Barcelona are circling, though Milan value him close to €85m .
Rodrygo (Real Madrid) and Fermín López (Barcelona) are also on Bayern’s radar as alternative solutions following Musiala’s injury .
Mohammed Kudus (West Ham → Tottenham): Spurs’ £50m offer was rejected. West Ham open to discussion, while Kudus reportedly prefers a Spurs move .
🧠 Insight Snapshot
Bayern are aggressively bolstering their attack, targeting both Nkunku and Eze—but face stiff competition from Premier League clubs.
Tottenham are strengthening defensively (Takai, Estève) and still pushing for creative signings (Eze, Kudus).
Man Utd seek experience and pragmatism, eyeing Vlahovic and Vlahovic backups but cautious with premiums.
Arsenal continue reshaping their frontline, prioritising Gyökeres—and remain a serious contender for Eze.
