Premier League Transfer Rumours Round-Up
With only about 2 weeks left of the Premier League 2024-25 season, we are rapidly approaching the opening of the summer transfer window.
Let’s face it, it’s never too quiet when it comes to transfer rumours, but now that it’s May, it is certainly going into overdrive.
So what have we been hearing about EPL clubs’ plans? Who is moving, where to, and for how much? Read on to find out the latest rumours.
Tottenham are ‘on the verge’ of agreeing a new contract with club captain Son Heung-min. His current terms expire in 2025. (TBR Football)
Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport reports that Liverpool are ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. PSG have reportedly offered €90 million for the Nigerian, but he is hoping for a move to the EPL.
Football Transfers mentions that Arsenal, Bayern and Newcastle are all competing to sign Everton’s Amadou Onana.
Spanish publication Fichajes informs us that Club Brugge’s 19-year-old winger Antonio Nusa is still of interest to Tottenham, but now Arsenal and Manchester City have joined the list of clubs seeking to bring him in.
Everton might need to sell goalkeeper Jordan Pickford if their proposed takeover by 777 Partners fails to materialise. Chelsea is interested in the player. (talkSPORT)
Jürgen Klopp could be followed through the exit door at Anfield by goalkeepers Adrian and Caoimhin Kelleher, defenders Joel Matip and Nathaniel Phillips, and midfielder Thiago Alcantara, according to Express.
Manchester United are leading the race for the signature of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, according to ESPN.
Anfield Watch reports that Joe Gomez is also considering his future with Liverpool and might leave the club if the right opportunity arises.
Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo would like to stay for another season on loan at Barcelona, and the Catalan club are working to negotiate a deal with the Cityzens. (Marca)
Also from Marca, we understand that, if Barcelona need to raise funds this summer, they will consider selling Pedri, who is supposedly on the radar of Arsenal and Liverpool.
CaughtOffside tell us that 18-year-old Besiktas Istanbul striker Semih Kilicsoy has been intensely scouted by Arsenal and Tottenham. £25 million should be enough to get a deal over the line.
German journalist Florian Plettenberg understands that Florian Wirtz sees Bayern Munich as the next step in his career. However, the Bayer Leverkusen player does plan on a move abroad at some point. Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid are all keen on welcoming him.
Still regarding Wirtz, TBR Football notes that all his suitors have been informed about the player staying at Leverkusen this summer.
The Independent mentions that Mikel Arteta’s intentions to ‘complete his team’ by signing a new forward mean that Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is now the Gunners’ top transfer target.
Incoming Liverpool manager Arne Slot might bring midfielder Mats Wieffer with him from Feyenoord. The player has attracted glances from Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham as well. (Fichajes)
Football Insider also reports that Manchester United consider a bid of around £60 million enough to convince Everton to part ways with defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Daily Telegraph informs us that, among other names, Tottenham’s summer window wishlist includes Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, Everton’s Amadou Onana, Barcelona’s Raphinha and Juventus’ Samuel Iling-Junior.
After confirming that he will leave Chelsea at the end of the season, centre-back Thiago Silva is closing in on a return to Fluminense, according to a report from Brazilian outlet Globo.