The summer transfer period is already on track as England’s international Trent Alexander Arnold has already announced that he will complete his historic and controversial free transfer to Real Madrid when Liverpool’s deal expires next month.
With many European giants heading to the US for two weeks this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, all clubs seem desperate to get their business done early.
After Xabi Alonso returns to the Spanish capital, seeing Los Blancos enter a new era, many believe we are heading for a record-breaking summer behind the scenes.
With the format for the new Club World Cup this summer officially launched on June 15th, we have seen the European heavyweight relocation be able to rush before things get through in the US.
Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool
Liverpool may have bucked their way to their record-breaking 20th domestic crown this month, but the Reds already plan their title defense for next season, and look to lead the summer transfer window to a sensational start.
It appears that he has agreed to a deal with Dutch defender Jeremy Frimon, and another Bayer Leverkusen poster boy is heading towards the red half of Merseyside.
It may have appeared over the past few months that Florian Wiltz had been on the course to complete a blockbuster move to domestic rival Bayern Munich, but it’s Liverpool a few days away from filming one of Europe’s hottest young starlets.
Last year, a German season player won the Maiden Bundesliga title last year, Wiltz was billed as a future Ballon d’Or winner and linked to the European giants string.
In a deal that could be worth more than £100 million, the 22-year-old has already set his sights on the move to Anfield, and it has already made clear that both parties are confident that they will formally close over next week.
Liverpool will submit an offer to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, worth up to 130 million euros in total. This is the second improved bid + figure with a fixed fee and potential add-ons. 22yo #bayer04 Playmakers you want to participate in #LFC @theathleticfc https://t.co/d8thiijcac
– David Ornstein (@david_ornstein) May 30, 2025
Alvaro Carreras – Benfica to Real Madrid
In addition to Alexander Arnold’s imminent arrival at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid announced last week the £50 million signature of Bournemouth Talisman Dean Huyssen, considered the real marquee coup of the Spanish Giants.
With Alonso taking the reins in Madrid after being officially announced as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor, the former Bayer Lebakusen boss appears to be focused on completing major defensive improvements ahead of the Club World Cup this summer.
Now, starting a conversation between the club with Benfica over the move of Spain’s U21 International Alvaro Carreras, it appears the deal has been completed over the next few days, with the former Manchester United young man making his intentions clear.
Enjoying a breakout campaign with the Portuguese giants, Carreras is widely regarded as one of Europe’s hottest budding defensive stars, and we are confident that Madrid can agree to a deal in the 50 million euro region.
Personal terms have already been agreed and the 22-year-old is expected to be part of Alonso’s travel force, as the relationship between Los Blancos and Benfica is excellent.
exex or exclude: Real Madrid contacted the club from Benfica and the club for Alvaro Carrera.
The meeting is currently underway. You have already signed a contract with the player in personal terms.
A great relationship between Benfica and Real. 🔜🏁 pic.twitter.com/lh3mtduphy
-Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) May 28, 2025
Rayan Cherki – Lyon to Manchester City
Seeing Manchester City icon Kevin De Bruin officially leaves Etihad this month, it’s no secret that Pep Guardiola’s team needs to meet and that the creative star has a big gap at the top of their summer wish list.
The former Barcelona boss, who abandoned the Premier League crown for the first time in four years, is once again heavily supported during the summer transfer, and the city appears to be sitting in the driver’s seat to complete the bargain.
While the Sky Blues may have been deeply tied to the potential moves of Nottingham Forest Skipper Morgan Gibbs White, Guardiola’s camp has begun to talk about the potential moves of Lyon’s playmaker Rayan Cherky.
As the French giant deals with a series of public financial issues behind the scenes, it has already been confirmed that the 21-year-old will leave League One this summer and is desperate to complete his move to Manchester.
It is suggested that Cerki could leave for a pay of 205 million euros, as Lyon’s accusations for the Europa League semi-finals are considered to be a true mercury talent and lead.
Manchester City has reached out to start Rayan Cherki’s first talk as a target for the #10 position.
He tops the list for Morgan Gibbs-White after Wirtz dealt with it, but Cherki recognizes Man City’s interest. pic.twitter.com/yvqpexoumr
-Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) May 29, 2025