Here we go again. The summer transfer window has swung open, and the Premier League is gearing up for another dizzying ride of deals, drama, and sky-high spending.
Clubs across the top tiers have until 7pm BST on Monday, September 1, to get their business done—and judging by early activity, we’re in for a record-breaking spree.
Last summer saw clubs splash £1.96 billion.
This year? Don’t be surprised if we blow past that.
Over the next 11 weeks, expect a wild reshuffling of talent, with superstars moving around like pricey chess pieces. Some clubs are already making moves…
United and City Waste No Time Kicking Off the Action
Manchester City have hit the ground running, bringing in names like Rayan Cherki, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Marcus Bettinelli.
Not to be outdone, Manchester United swooped early to snap up Matheus Cunha from Wolves and have their eyes firmly set on Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.
Bryan Mbeumo – A Tug of War Between United and Spurs
This one’s already turning into a saga. Bryan Mbeumo, 25, is hot property, and Manchester United are confident they’ll get their man.
But their first bid didn’t impress Brentford, and they’ve yet to come back with a second offer.
That hesitation might cost them, as Tottenham—under newly appointed manager Thomas Frank, Mbeumo’s old boss—are lurking.
The forward, who racked up 20 goals and 8 assists last season, could be tempted by a North London reunion.
United need goals—badly—and Mbeumo seems keen to move to Old Trafford.
An improved offer is coming, but it remains to be seen if Brentford will budge.
Viktor Gyokeres – Still a Name Everyone Is Talking About
Fans may be tired of hearing it, but Viktor Gyokeres is still one of the hottest names out there.
Arsenal have held talks with Sporting Lisbon but haven’t sealed the deal yet.
Gyokeres has been sensational in Portugal, netting 97 goals in 102 games. Understandably, big clubs are circling.
United are also interested, but the striker is reportedly leaning toward Arsenal.
Sporting want the full £85m release clause, and even a £60m offer has been knocked back.
The Gunners are exploring other options but haven’t given up hope.
Benjamin Sesko – Arsenal’s Next Big Bet?
Another striker caught in the whirlwind is Benjamin Sesko.
Arsenal are prioritizing him, even though they haven’t formally submitted a bid yet.
RB Leipzig want close to £84m, but they may settle for something lower.
Sesko had a strong season, scoring 21 goals and adding 6 assists, including some crucial Champions League strikes.
He wants the move, and Arsenal are pressing ahead after being rejected in previous windows. This could finally be the summer it happens.
Hugo Ekitike – United Explore a Backup Plan
After being turned away in their Gyokeres pursuit, United have turned to Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt.
He scored 22 goals in 45 games last season and is attracting interest from Chelsea and Liverpool too.
Frankfurt bought him from PSG for a bargain £14m, and now he’s reportedly valued at a steep £80m.
Ekitike has a childhood soft spot for Manchester United, which might help the Red Devils’ cause.
There’s also a behind-the-scenes link: Frankfurt’s sporting director is mates with United’s recruitment chief. This one’s a maybe—but definitely one to watch.
Alejandro Garnacho – Pushed Toward the Exit?
Things have gone sour for Alejandro Garnacho at United.
After being benched for the Europa League final—and publicly scolded by manager Ruben Amorim—Garnacho looks headed for the exit.
The young winger is open to staying in the Premier League, but United slapped a £70m price tag on him.
That’s scared off Bayer Leverkusen, while Chelsea, Spurs, and Aston Villa are keeping an eye on the situation.
He may want a fresh start, but with that price tag and a tense dressing-room fallout, it’s complicated.
Martin Zubimendi – Arsenal’s Long-Awaited Midfield Addition
Arsenal fans, breathe easy. Despite a delay, everything seems on track for Martin Zubimendi to join from Real Sociedad.
The Gunners basically agreed to a £51m deal back in January, but Sociedad wanted to wait until the season ended.
Now, the switch is expected to become official soon, possibly in July, for accounting reasons on the Spanish club’s end.
The 26-year-old has already made 236 appearances for Sociedad and played 17 times for Spain. He’s expected to join Arsenal for pre-season.
Jack Grealish – From Luxury Signing to Uncertain Future
While enjoying the Greek sun and accidentally picking up a fan’s dinner bill, Jack Grealish is also figuring out where he’ll play next.
He didn’t feature in City’s FA Cup final, nor the final league game.
He wasn’t even in the squad for the Club World Cup.
Grealish still has two years left on his £300,000-a-week contract, but City seem ready to move on from their £100m man.
Napoli, the Serie A champs, have been tipped as a possible destination.
Victor Osimhen – Dreaming of the Premier League
Last but not least, there’s Victor Osimhen. After a stunning season with Galatasaray on loan—37 goals in 41 games—he looked set for Al-Hilal, but turned down several offers.
Osimhen’s real dream is to play in the Premier League, and Manchester United are among those interested.
But there’s a hitch: his £63.4m release clause and high wage demands.
Even Rio Ferdinand believes Osimhen could solve United’s striker issues.
But so far, it seems other forwards are higher on the list.
What’s Next?
As the days tick down toward deadline day, expect more twists, turns, and surprises.
Whether it’s blockbuster signings or unexpected exits, the 2025 summer transfer window is shaping up to be one for the history books.