The 2025 summer transfer window - as it happened

The summer transfer window of 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving behind a trail of blockbuster moves and seismic shifts across European football. Few summers in recent memory have carried quite the same weight in terms of both financial outlay and the sheer calibre of names on the move.
Perhaps the most eye-catching deal was Marcus Rashford's loan move from Manchester United to Barcelona, a switch that not only bolsters the forward line at the Camp Nou but also marks a bold new chapter for one of Old Trafford's brightest homegrown stars.
The Catalan club, in need of renewed firepower, have secured a proven goalscorer still very much in his prime.
Arsenal, determined to bridge the final gap in their pursuit of Premier League glory, moved decisively to secure Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker arrives from Sporting Lisbon after a prolific campaign in Portugal, and his arrival adds a fresh dimension to Mikel Arteta's attack.
Chelsea, meanwhile, underlined their intent to rejuvenate their squad by prising away Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a deal that stunned many. At just 21, the Argentine winger embodies both pace and unpredictability, and his move to Stamford Bridge has been hailed as one of the most ambitious statements of the summer.
Elsewhere, the window was littered with intriguing moves, from established veterans seeking new challenges to emerging talents looking for the stage to match their ambition.
Europe's elite have reshaped their squads in dramatic fashion, ensuring that the upcoming season promises both unpredictability and spectacle.
And although there is still room for a few last-minute signings, we are very grateful that you have followed us every step of the way so far throughout this extraordinary transfer window.
Liverpool have officially signed Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a move that sets a new Premier League transfer record. The £130 million deal marks the most expensive signing in British football history.
Bayern Munich have finalised the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on a loan deal that includes a €16.5 million loan fee and a buy clause with an obligation to purchase in 2026.
Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Harvey Elliott on a loan deal with a guaranteed purchase of £35 million, pending a medical scheduled for Monday.
Jadon Sancho begins a new chapter on loan at Aston Villa as both clubs reach agreement to boost Villa’s attacking options this season. The loan deal aims to give Sancho the opportunity to regain his best form in the Premier League.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp in a transfer worth €21 million plus add-ons. The 23-year-old joins immediately after successfully passing his medical earlier this week.
Newcastle have officially signed striker Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a £55 million deal, reinforcing their attacking options following Alexander Isak’s departure.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of French forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal that runs until June 2026.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal reported to be worth €52 million, which also includes a sell-on clause.
Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Marco Asensio has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce on transfer deadline day, both clubs announced on Monday.
Nigeria striker Victor Boniface has joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen, the clubs announced on Monday.
Manchester United and Real Betis announced that Antony is joining the Spanish team on a permanent transfer for around £25 million.
Adrien Rabiot leaves Olympique Marseille to reunite with Massimiliano Allegri at Milan.
Rasmus Hojlund is officially a Napoli player. The Danish striker, who joined Manchester United in 2023 from Atalanta, returns to Serie A after two seasons in the Premier League to don the Azzurri shirt.
Georgian international striker Georges Mikautadze has joined Spanish side Villarreal from Lyon for a fee of up to 36 million euros ($41m), the French club announced just before Monday's transfer deadline.
Chelsea have confirmed the loan signing of Argentine midfielder Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton & Hove Albion for the 2025/26 season.
France striker Randal Kolo Muani is on the brink of completing a loan move to Tottenham Hotspur from Paris Saint-Germain, a source close to the deal told AFP on Monday.
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Swedish defender Victor Lindelof on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with Manchester United.
Fermin Lopez has put an end to speculation over his future by rejecting Chelsea's interest and choosing to remain at Barcelona. According to Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder never formally requested a transfer, despite briefly entertaining doubts over his situation amid strong advances from the Premier League side.
Manchester United has finally given the green light for Jadon Sancho to leave, who will go on loan to Aston Villa for one season. The Red Devils could extend his contract for one more season, that is, until 2027, so as not to let him go for free.
Bournemouth has landed Milan right-back Alex Jimenez on loan for one season, with an option to buy for €18.5 million that will become mandatory if he plays 18 matches.
Nicolas Gonzalez is currently in Madrid passing the relevant medical tests. Atletico Madrid is waiting to resolve the salary cap issue with La Liga before announcing the signing of the Argentine striker, who will sign until 2030.
Defender Tariq Lamptey bids farewell to Brighton, where he has played since 2020, to join Fiorentina. The Italian club has paid €6 million for the Ghanaian, who has signed until 2029.
Lois Openda arrived in Turin early this morning to finalise his move to Juventus. The striker will arrive on loan from RB Leipzig, which included a mandatory purchase option for the 'Vecchia Signora' worth €40 million.
Recently promoted to the Premier League, Sunderland have secured the arrival of defender Lutsharel Geertruida. RB Leipzig is loaning the Dutch defender to the Black Cats for one season, with an option to buy for €23 million.
After finalising Ederson's transfer to Fenerbahce, Manchester City have gone all out to sign Gianlugigi Donnarumma. Fabrizio Romano confirms the goalkeeper's 'here we go', who will sign for the Cityzens until 2030.
After letting Lukebakio go, who will join Benfica, Sevilla have set their sights on Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean striker is negotiating his departure from Udinese and will join the Seville-based team for one season.
Fabrizio Romano's 'Here we go' on Nicolas Gonzalez's signing for Atletico Madrid. The Argentine striker, who plays for Juventus, will join the Spanish club on loan with an option to buy for £33 million, which could become mandatory depending on the number of matches played.
Fabrizio Romano gives the 'here we go' to the arrival of Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson at Fenerbahce. The Turkish club will pay around €14 million to Manchester City, which now has the green light to sign Donnarumma.
Real Betis have finally managed to secure Antony's return. The Andalusian side have completed the Brazilian's transfer from Manchester United, paying £22 million plus £3 million in variables. The Red Devils will retain 50% of any future sale of the Brazilian.
Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee, media reports said Monday.
This comes after the player's desire to join Manchester United, with personal terms already agreed. United are in active talks with Aston Villa for Dibu – if the Senne Lammens deal collapses, as both options remain open.
Fenerbahce have entered the race and are trying to get the deal done after Galatasaray saw a €10m bid rejected.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has reportedly stayed in Germany in a bid to revive his aborted loan move to Bayern Munich after the deal was called off at the last minute.
Jamie Vardy is close to completing a move to Cremonese, who are level on points with Serie A leaders Napoli, a source at the promoted club confirmed to AFP on Sunday.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a transfer worth £40 million, with a 10 per cent sell-on clause also included in the agreement.
Christopher Nkunku has officially joined Italy's AC Milan on a permanent deal from Chelsea, with the French forward signing a five-year contract in a €43 million agreement including add-ons.
Sevilla signed experienced former Spain and Chelsea defender and free agent Cesar Azpilicueta on Friday after the Champions League winner was released by Atletico Madrid.
Crystal Palace have signed Spain winger Yeremy Pino from Villarreal, the English FA Cup-holders announced Friday.
Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a deal worth €60 million.
Kobbie Mainoo's future at Manchester United remains unresolved as the young midfielder pushes for more regular football.
Jamie Vardy is in talks for a potential move to Serie A team Cremonese, a source at the promoted club confirmed to AFP on Friday.
Defender Cesar Azpilicueta arrived in the Andalusian city on Friday, joining Sevilla on a free transfer after ending his contract with Atletico Madrid. At 36 years of age, he will bring experience and leadership to Matías Almeyda's squad.
Mallorca announced the signing of Jan Virgili. The Barcelona starlet leaves the Catalan capital to join Jagoba Arrasate's project on a permanent deal for the next five seasons, until 30 June 2030.
Christopher Nkunku is on the verge of joining AC Milan after a verbal agreement was reached with Chelsea over a transfer worth up to €42 million, add-ons included.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have informed AS Roma that Kostas Tsimikas is now available on a straight loan deal.
Liverpool are preparing to complete the signings of Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi before the transfer window closes, with deals for both players understood to be at an advanced stage.
Jan Virgili is already in Palma. The Barcelona youth player will be Mallorca's new player with a contract for the next five seasons, until 30 June 2030. He follows in the footsteps of Pablo Torre.
Eder Sarabia wants a left-back in this transfer window and, according to Matteo Moretto, Elche is closing in on Tyrell Malacia. The Elche-based club is seeking to sign the Manchester United player on loan, but faces stiff competition from Lille.
Aaron Anselmino joins Borussia Dortmund this summer on loan from Chelsea until the end of the current season. Lars Ricken, chief executive, addressed the signing: "Due to injuries to Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Nicklas Süle, we are forced to make adjustments in central defence."
According to information from Radio Marca, representatives from Real Mallorca met with Barcelona to enquire about three Barça players. CEO Pablo Ortells and Aritz Aduriz, a member of the sporting management team, expressed interest in full-back Hector Fort and forwards Jan Virgili and Dani Rodríguez.
Veteran English striker Danny Ings is Sheffield United's new signing for their attack, having been training with the club for the last few weeks. He arrives on a free transfer after his contract with West Ham United expired. The 33-year-old has scored 72 goals in 240 Premier League appearances.
Although the future of Gianluigi Donnarumma remains uncertain, he appears to be increasingly closer to joining Manchester City. According to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer fee would be around €30-35 million after PSG lowered their initial asking price of €50 million. The departure of Ederson to Galatasaray would speed up the process.
'Sky Sports' in England reports that Crystal Palace is attempting to sign Manuel Akanji. The London club fears that Marc Guehi may leave due to interest from Liverpool and has its sights set on the Swiss defender from Manchester City.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Elche is about to secure the loan of Inaki Pena. He will stay until the end of the season and will also extend his contract with Barcelona for three more years.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Napoli and United are in the final stages of negotiations for Hojlund's loan. Everything points to him joining the Partenopei, who will keep a purchase option.
One of the players on the market whose future was generating the most interest was Lucas Vazquez. According to Fabrizio Romano, he already has a team: Bayer Leverkusen, with whom he has already undergone his medical. The roadmap says that on Tuesday he will be announced as the German team's new signing.
Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto confirm an offer from Olympique de Marseille for Dani Ceballos. The French team is seeking a loan with an option to buy for the Real Madrid midfielder. The Andalusian has had very few minutes at the start of the season and wants to be important.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Como's young star Nico Paz rejected Tottenham's recent $70 million offer to join Real Madrid next summer.
Chelsea has reached an agreement with Dortmund for the permanent signing of Carney Chukwuemeka for a transfer fee of €25 million. The Chelsea midfielder will join the German team alongside Aaron Anselmino, who will spend the 2025/26 season on loan with the black and yellow team.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian goalkeeper has agreed personal terms with the Sky Blues, who are negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain over a transfer fee of around €50 million. The deal still depends on Ederson's departure this summer.
Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach have reached an agreement for Gio Reyna. The deal has been closed for a fixed fee of €3 million plus €4 million in add-ons.
Although it knows it will be a complicated deal, Atalanta are going after Yunus Musah, according to Nicolo Schira. The Bergamo club's offer for the former Valencia player, now at Milan, is said to be around €25 million.
West Ham and Fenerbahce have reached an agreement for the loan of Edson Alvarez, who leaves the English team on loan. The Turkish team also has an option to buy, which could be exercised in June 2026.
As Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany reports, Nick Woltemade knows that he will not have a release clause at Stuttgart until 2026, but he will wait for an offer from Bayern Munich if his club wants to negotiate. His idea is not to extend his current contract until 2028.
Spain's Marc Cucurella announced his renewal with Chelsea just after beating West Ham: ‘"Yes, yes, it's done, we've done it and I'm very happy. The club has given me confidence, I'm very happy to be here and I hope I have a great year.’"
Villarreal has officially confirmed the most ambitious signing in its history, Renato Veiga, not only because it will spend 29.5 million on him between fixed and variable payments, but also because it has signed him until 2032. The Groguet club has not yet specified when he will be able to play, nor has it registered him so that he can make his debut.
Manchester City has announced the extension of Ruben Dias' contract, which will keep him with the English team until June 2029. He has already played more than 200 matches for the Citizens since arriving in 2020 from Benfica.
Nottingham Forest confirmed the agreement with Juventus for the loan of Douglas Luiz. The loan of the Brazilian midfielder includes a mandatory purchase clause of €30 million to be exercised next season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa is insisting on signing Nico Jackson for its forward line. Unai Emery is the leading proponent of this desire, as he worked with the striker during his time at Villarreal. It is not the only club interested.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Wolves have already reached an agreement with Girona to sign Ladislav Krejci. The deal will be worth around €30 million and will be made official in the coming hours.
Noah Okafor has completed a move from AC Milan to newly promoted Leeds United, with the Premier League side paying around €20 million for the Swiss forward.
Bayer Leverkusen signed France centre-back Loic Bade from Sevilla and midfielder Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City on Thursday, the latest pieces in Erik Ten Hag's summer rebuild.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal have made a formal offer to Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. The Eagles are also in negotiations with Tottenham for the attacking midfielder. The figures are around €60 million.
Three-way deal for Julio Enciso. Chelsea acquires his rights by paying Brighton £20 million, including bonuses, but before he joins the club, he will spend this season on loan at French side Strasbourg, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Aston Villa are keeping a close watch on Nicolas Jackson as the club evaluate options to bring the 24-year-old versatile striker to Villa Park.
Newcastle United’s latest £40m offer for Yoane Wissa has been rejected by Brentford, leaving the Magpies to consider their options as the forward enters the final year of his contract.
Frenkie de Jong’s new agent, French representative Sebastian Ledure, has held initial talks with Barcelona sporting director Deco following the midfielder’s recent split from long-term agent Ali Dursun, according to Sport.
Renato Veiga is about to become Villarreal's new player. According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has already been reached with Chelsea for the player's transfer for €29.5 million, a record transfer in the history of Villareal.
Chelsea are moving forward in negotiations with Manchester United over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho, with discussions between the two clubs now underway.
Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko said a conversation with Jurgen Klopp was the decisive factor in his move to RB Leipzig from PSV Eindhoven this summer.
Claudio Echeverri is on his way to Bayer Leverkusen after an agreement was reached with Manchester City for a straight loan deal.
Marseille duo Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe were placed on the club's transfer list on Tuesday after a physical altercation following the 1-0 loss at Rennes in the Ligue 1 season opener.
Alexander Isak believes his departure from Newcastle is "in the best interests of everyone" after breaking his silence on the saga of the Premier League transfer window amid speculation over a move to Liverpool.
Wolves have added Cameroon international Jackson Tchatchoua to their defensive ranks, acquiring the speedy wing-back from Hellas Verona on a five-year contract.
It's official. Tottenham Hotspur has managed to extend Cuti Romero's contract. The Argentine centre-back has renewed until June 2029 in a clear commitment by the Spurs to his continuity.
OFFICIAL: Gannon Doak is Bournemouth's new player
Liverpool and Bournemouth have completed the transfer of Ben Gannon Doak, who leaves the Reds and signs a five-year contract with the Cherries. They have paid €23.2 million for the 19-year-old winger.
Atalanta announced the signing of Nicola Zalewski. The 23-year-old Polish midfielder failed to make his mark at Inter Milan and is leaving on a transfer to “Dea” for €17 million. In Bergamo, he has signed a contract for the next five seasons, until 2030.
Chelsea are pressing ahead with their plans regarding Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, though progress on both deals remains limited.
Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are in direct contact over a potential move for Eberechi Eze, with chairmen Daniel Levy and Steve Parish holding discussions on Monday.
Jadon Sancho has turned down AS Roma's proposal and is not currently in talks with Besiktas, sources confirm.
Sporting director Igli Tare has admitted that Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund are both under serious consideration as the Rossoneri look to fill the No.9 role.
French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo has signed a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
Newcastle on Sunday announced they had signed midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Brighton & Hove Albion will not sell Carlos Baleba in this transfer window. Ruben Amorim's desire to strengthen Manchester United's midfield will have to wait until next season.
Nottingham Forest formalised the signing of James McAtee on Saturday. The talented player, who trained at Manchester City, arrives at The City Ground in exchange for around €30 million. Douglas Luiz is the next target for the Tricky Trees.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Savinho's future remains up in the air. Tottenham Hotspur remains interested, but Manchester City rejected the first offer. If it improves, the Citizens would consider letting him go.
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the sale of Nordi Mukiele, who will play for Sunderland for the next four seasons. At 27 years of age, he leaves after 45 appearances for the Parisian club.
Nottingham Forest signed Ipswich forward Omari Hutchinson in a deal worth a reported £37.5 million ($50 million) on Saturday.
Kingsley Coman has become Al-Nassr's latest signing. The former Bayern Munich forward joins Cristiano Ronaldo's team in the latest transfer of stars to Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old has signed until 2029 in exchange for around €30 million.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City has already received a €10 million offer for Ederson from Galatasaray, but the English club wants more. If the Brazilian leaves, it would open the door for the signing of Gigio Donnarumma.
Real Madrid has finalised the renewal of its promising young player Thiago Pitarch. The 18-year-old midfielder, who recently celebrated his birthday, made a good impression in pre-season and played against WSG Tirol. No information is available at this time regarding the length of the contract.
Transfer journalist Florian Plattenberg reports that Roma is very interested in signing Leon Bailey. For now, Aston Villa has rejected the loan with option to buy formula, although the winger wants to play in the Italian capital.
Leeds signed former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer on Friday as the newly-promoted club gear up for their Premier League campaign.
Giovanni Leoni, the 18-year-old talent from Parma, leaves Serie A to move to Liverpool. The Reds have closed the deal for 35 million euros, beating the competition from Milan and Inter.
Barcelona have officially confirmed that Jules Kounde has signed a new long-term contract, committing his future to the club until June 2030.
Milan announced the signing of Zachary Athekame on Friday. The Swiss defender arrives from Young Boys and has signed until June 2030. The Italians have paid around €10 million for his transfer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Christopher Nkunku intends to replace Coman at Bayern Munich if the Frenchman transfers to Al-Nassr. First, he must negotiate his departure from Chelsea.
Kingsley Coman continues to make strides toward Saudi Arabia. The winger has not been included in the squad for the German Super Cup, according to Bayern, as he is in “final talks” for a transfer. This reinforces the rumor that the Frenchman is very close to finalizing his move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr.
According to the BBC, Roma have made a bid to sign England winger Jadon Sancho from Manchester United, where he continues to be excluded from first-team training.
Chelsea and Christopher Nkunku remain focused on securing a permanent transfer before the summer deadline day, with a loan deal considered only as a last resort.
Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to open formal negotiations with Crystal Palace over the signing of Eberechi Eze, with the England international understood to be open to the move.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Thursday that a deal to sign 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma has been agreed between the clubs. The clubs have agreed a deal but he hasn't signed for us yet. The moment when he signs for us I can go into more detail," he told reporters.
Samu Omorodion and Isak, waiting for Liverpool
One of the most significant transfers expected in the final days of the transfer window is Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle to Liverpool. In England, it is widely believed that it is only a matter of time before the Magpies accept the offer. Meanwhile, Porto and Samu Omorodion, chosen to replace the Swede, await developments and the knock-on effect this will have on them.
After signing Benjamin Sesko, Manchester United is working on yet another departure for an unfulfilled promise: Rasmus Hojlund. According to Fabrizio Romando, the Red Devils are negotiating the striker's loan to Milan, which would retain a €45 million purchase option.