The 2025 Premier League summer transfer window has commenced with significant activity, as clubs aim to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. This year’s window is unique, opening in two phases due to the expanded Club World: an early registration period from June 1-10, and the main window from June 16 to September 1.
Major Transfers Who’s In and Who’s Out?
Notable Signing (Ins)
| Club | Player | From | Fee |
| Manchester United | Matheus Cunha | Wolves | £62.5m |
| Chelsea | Liam Delap | Ipswich Town | £30m |
| Chelsea | Estevão Willian | Palmeiras | £29.1m |
| Chelsea | Dário Essugo | Sporting CP | Undisclosed |
| Liverpool | Jeremie Frimpong | Bayer Leverkusen | £29.5m |
| Liverpool | Giorgi Mamardashvili | Valencia | £29m |
| Brentford | Micheal Kayode | Fiorentina | Undisclosed |
| Brentford | Romelle Donovan | Birmingham City | Undisclosed |
| Burnley | Marcus Edwards | Sporting CP | Undisclosed |
| Burnley | Zian Flemming | Millwall | Undisclosed |
| Brighton | Tom Watson | Sunderland | £10m |
| Brighton | Yoon Doyoung | Daejeon Hana Citizen | Undisclosed |
| Aston Villa | Yasin Ozcan | Kasimpasa | Undisclosed |
| Everton | Charly Alcaraz | Flamengo | £12.6m |
Key Departures (Outs)
| Club | Player | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Real Madrid | £10m |
| Bournemouth | Dean Huijsen | Real Madrid | £50m |
| Liverpool | Caoimhín Kelleher | Brentford | £18m |
| Manchester City | Kevin De Bruyne | Released | Free |
| Manchester United | Christian Eriksen | Released | Free |
| Arsenal | Jorginho | Released | Free |
| Arsenal | Kieran Tierney | Celtic | Undisclosed |
| Everton | Ashley Young | Released | Free |
| Everton | Asmir Begovic | Released | Free |
| Crystal Palace | Joel Ward | Released | Free |
| Crystal Palace | Jeffrey Schlupp | Released | Free |
| Burnley | Nathan Redmond | Released | Free |
| Burnley | Jonjo Shelvey | Released | Free |
Club-by-Club Transfer Highlights
Manchester United
United have sustained their attack with the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5 million. Additionally, they are in talks to acquire Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, who scored 20 goals in the 2024/25 season.
Chelsea
Chelsea have been busy in the transfer market, signing striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million, along with promising youngsters Estevão Willian and Dário Essugo. Delap opted to join Chelsea despite interest from several other Premier League clubs.
Liverpool
Liverpool are overhauling their defense with the £29.5 million signing of right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia for £29 million. They are also nearing completion of a £40 million deal for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.
Brentford
Brentford have upheld their squad with the signings of Michael Kayode from Fiorentina and Romelle Donovan from Birmingham. They’ve also added goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher from Liverpool in an £18 million deal.
Burnley
Burnley have added depth by signing Marcus Edwards from Sporting CP and Zian Flemming from Millwall. They also acquired Bashir Humphrey from Chelsea.
The club is focusing on rebuilding with versatile midfielders and proven Championship performers. Manager Vincent Kompany is believed to be eyeing another winger before the window closes.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton invested in youth, bringing in Tom Watson from Sunderland for £10 million and Yoon Doyoung from Daejeon Hana Citizen. The Seagulls continue their trend of scouting talent from across the globe. Both players are expected to initially integrate with the U23s before pushing for senior spots.
Aston Villa
Villa signed Turkish defender Yasin Ozcan from Kasimpasa to upheld their backline. Everton Everton secured midfielder Charly Alcaraz from Flamengo for £12.6 million, aiming to add creativity to their midfield.
Transfer Window Timeline
- Early Registration Period: June 1–10 (for all Premier League and EFL clubs)
- Main Transfer Window: June 16 – September 1
This two-phase approach accommodates the expanded Club World Cup, allowing clubs to manage their squads effectively. With the transfer window set to reopen on June 16, more deals are expected as clubs finalize their squads for the upcoming season. Fans can anticipate further signings and departures as teams aim to strengthen their positions.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
