The Summer 2025 transfer window has exploded with action across Europe and beyond. With an early Club World Cup mini-window ending June 10, clubs have been busy reshaping their squads, making marquee signings and laying strategic groundwork ahead of the new season.
🔵 Premier League: Showcasing Big Names and Big Money
Liverpool
- Florian Wirtz joins for a record £116 million from Bayer Leverkusen, now Liverpool’s most expensive signing ever.
- Hugo Ekitike arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth £79 million following a prolific Bundesliga season.
- Luis Díaz is reportedly on the move to Bayern Munich for around €75 million, with the deal nearing completion.
Manchester United
- Matheus Cunha joined from Wolves for £62.5 million, a major investment in attack.
- Bryan Mbeumo was signed from Brentford for around £65–71 million, boosting United’s forward options.
Chelsea
- Signed talented youngster Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million, triggering his release clause.
- Also secured Estevao Willian (~€34 million) and Kendry Paez from South America, along with Dario Essugo from Sporting CP.
Arsenal
- Acquired Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for around €65 million, anchoring their midfield.
- Viktor Gyökeres arrived from Sporting CP in a £63.5 million transfer, choosing Arsenal over Manchester United.
Newcastle United
- Anthony Elanga moved from Nottingham Forest for £55 million, adding pace and direct threat to their title-winning squad.
🔵 European Power Moves: Real Madrid, Man City & More
Manchester City
- Reinforced midfield with Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan (£46.5 m), and full-back depth with Rayan Aït‑Nouri from Wolves (£31–36 m).
- Added young talent Rayan Cherki from Lyon for ~£34 million, while also signing Norwegian prospect Sverre Nypan for £12.5 million.
Real Madrid
- Activated the £50 million release clause to sign defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth.
RB Leipzig
- Made the loan move of Arthur Vermeeren from Atlético Madrid permanent for €20 million.
Juventus
- Converted the loan of Nico González from Fiorentina to a permanent deal worth €28.1 million.
- Secured Jonathan David on a free transfer from Lille to bolster their attack.
- Lloyd Kelly finalized a £17.2 million permanent deal after a loan stint.
🌍 South America & Emerging Markets
- Chelsea also signed Kendry Paez (Ecuadorian) and Estevao Willian (Brazilian), delayed until they turned 18.
- Franco Mastantuono, a rising Argentinian star, has agreed to join Real Madrid in mid-August on a six-year deal.
🔄 Rumors & Transfers to Watch
- Alexander Isak has reportedly told Newcastle he wants to explore a move, with Liverpool willing to offer up to £120 million.
- Tottenham are targeting João Palhinha (Bayern Munich midfielder) and Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig striker).
- PSG legend João Félix is on the move from Chelsea, with interest from both Al-Nassr and Benfica.
- Arsenal are looking at potential targets including Rodrygo from Real Madrid and Moïse Kean from Fiorentina.
🔎 Insights & Trends
🔹 Record-breaking investments: Liverpool’s °116 million deal for Wirtz reflects the power shift in Bundesliga talent exports.
🔹 Mix of strategic youth and marquee names: Clubs are blending generational youth signings with proven stars.
🔹 Free transfers in focus: Players like Jonathan David and Modrić (to AC Milan) underscore how free moves can yield high value.
🔹 Saudi and MLS quieter: After high spending in earlier years, Middle Eastern and North American markets are more restrained this time.
🔹 Women’s game rising but undercovered: While club activity grows, major moves in the women’s game remain less spotlighted.
🧩 Quick Summary of Key Transfers
| Club | Player | From | Fee (£M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Florian Wirtz | Leverkusen | ~116 |
| Liverpool | Hugo Ekitike | Frankfurt | ~79 |
| Manchester United | Matheus Cunha | Wolves | ~62.5 |
| Manchester United | Bryan Mbeumo | Brentford | ~65–71 |
| Arsenal | Martin Zubimendi | Real Sociedad | ~65 |
| Arsenal | Viktor Gyokeres | Sporting CP | ~63.5 |
| Newcastle | Anthony Elanga | Nottingham Forest | ~55 |
| Chelsea | Liam Delap | Ipswich Town | ~30 |
| Man City | Tijjani Reijnders | Milan | ~46.5 |
| Man City | Rayan Aït‑Nouri | Wolves | ~31–36 |
| Real Madrid | Dean Huijsen | Bournemouth | ~50 |
| Juventus | Jonathan David | Lille (free) | — |
📣 Looking Ahead
The remaining weeks before the window closes promise even more drama—Alexander Isak, Rodrygo, and Palhinha may yet deliver blockbuster moves. Plus, clubs across Serie A and Ligue 1 are expected to finalize mid-tier transfers that could influence title races.
Stay tuned to Street.co.ke for real-time updates, analysis of how these transfers impact tactics and player value, and more detailed breakdowns of your favorite clubs.