Transfer News: Week 5 (22 June - 28 June)
5 days ago - 9/18/2025 11:57 AM GMT-3
DONE DEALS
Juan Foyth -> Bristol City - 15m€
Dominic Solanke -> Bournemouth - 3m€ (loan)
Marcel Sabitzer -> Everton - 15m€
Chelsea have contacted Braga for the transfer of young star Roger Fernandes for the first time this week after intention by the board to sign the player. Braga have asked for 45 million euros and Chelsea are ready to match the bid and complete the transfer within the following week. Player has already completely agreed to terms with Chelsea, no issues on that side.
Chelsea have also now started following Christian Mawissa of Monaco as a potential target for centre-back depth, though no negotiations have taken place. Kjaergaard transfer is on hold as Chelsea are currently exploring alternatives.
Julian Alvarez deal remains completed, no issues on club or player sides. Player will complete medicals and sign 6 year contract after returning from the World Cup, guaranteed.
Arsenal submitted 50 million bid for Maxime Perrone to Como earlier this week and Como accepted the offer, greenlighting the player's transfer to the English side. Contract negotiations with Perrone are expected to go swiftly as player is very keen on the move, transfer can be considered completed.
Liverpool are considering Antonio Silva, Lucas Beraldo and Cristhian Mosquera as alternatives to replace Konate as the player is believed to be on the verge of signing a contract with Bayern. The Reds intended to sign Zabarnyi however Newcastle's asking price of 75 million have caused the club to look for other alternatives. Meanwhile Liverpool have upped their offer to 120 million euros for Joao Felix, with Atletico Madrid rejecting the Reds' offer immediately once again and insisting on 140 million and upwards.
Manchester United have submitted 95 million euro offer for Evan Ferguson to Brighton with Roberto de Zerbi insistent on getting the striker. Brighton are willing to accept, however they've asked for a 15% sell-on clause. The player is currently discussing terms with Man United, and is eager on the move. The club have also prioritised the signing of Nathan Collins amongst their centre-back alternatives, despite Wolves' asking price being expensive de Zerbi believes the player is the best fit for their system. Axel Disasi is likely to exit to Fenerbahçe as he's no longer considered in United's plans, with a price of 20 million euros being discussed.
Man City have submitted a 40 million euro offer for Ferdi Kadıoğlu which has been accepted by Wolves. The player will sign a 5 year contract once he returns from the World Cup, deal done and sealed. Lucas Chevalier deal is close to being completed, with only small issues in club negotiations remaining.
Dominic Solanke has completed a move to Bournemouth on a 1-year long loan deal worth 3 million euros, returning to his former club. Talks began on tuesday and advanced quickly, with the deal being completely finalised by saturday.
Brighton have added Everton midfielder Sverre Nypan to their list of midfield options, though the Seagulls still prioritise the signing of Nmecha. A deal of approximately 37 million euros is close to being agreed for the German midfielder, though personal terms remain an issue as Nmecha has also attracted interest from clubs like Leverkusen and Arsenal. If Brighton cannot convince the player, a potential signing of Nypan is their priority.
The club are now currently monitoring both Josh Sargent and Evanilson as Ferguson's replacement appears all but certain. Sargent remains the priority, and the club is ready to make a bid of 50 million euros.
Wolfsburg have accepted Everton's 15 million euro offer for Marcel Sabitzer and the player is set to complete medicals and sign a 3 year contract next week with Everton.