Some of the biggest names in the game are set to be on the move over the next three months in what promises to be a wild window
The 2024-25 European season is finally over, which can only mean one thing: It's time for transfers! Yes, there's the Club World Cup to keep us occupied through the first half of the summer, but for the majority of supporters, the most exciting period of the year begins when the window flies open.
Some teams have already got to work, including Real Madrid, who have announced deals for defensive duo Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Liverpool have moved quickly to replace the latter by bringing in Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong. A host of other transfers are also said to be close to completion, but there are still plenty of big-name players whose futures are far from certain.
So with that in mind, GOAL has run down 50 players who are set to define the 2025 summer transfer window…
Getty Images SportRayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves)
One of the most consistently impressive left-backs in the Premier League over the last few years, Rayan Ait-Nouri is now being tipped to take the next step in his career. With his contract set to expire in 2026, the Algeria international is expected to be available for around £45m ($60.5m), making him a potential bargain buy if he continues to develop at the same rate he has at Molineux.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham have been linked with Ait-Nouri in the past, but Manchester City now seem to have leapfrogged to the front of the queue after launching an enquiry as to the availability of the 23-year-old defender.
AdvertisementGettyAntony (Manchester United)
Six months ago, the number of potential suitors for Antony could probably have been counted on one hand. Regarded as one of the biggest transfer flops in Manchester United history, any hope of the Red Devils recouping even half of the £85 million ($114m) they spent on the winger seemed fanciful at best, and downright delusional at worst.
However, after reviving his career during a loan spell at Real Betis that saw him directly contribute to 14 goals in 26 appearances and earn a Brazil recall, Antony has re-emerged as a viable option for clubs around Europe this summer with United open for business. Betis are desperate to keep hold of the former Ajax star, though they could face competition from Atletico Madrid, amongst others.
Getty Images SportJobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
Ready to step out of his brother's shadow, Jobe Bellingham is set to get his first taste of top-flight football in 2025-26 after earning increasingly rave reviews with his performances for Sunderland in the Championship over the past two seasons. The midfielder played a key role in the Black Cats' promotion back to the Premier League via the play-offs, but their return to the top tier in England won't necessarily be enough to keep Bellingham at the Stadium of Light.
A host of Bundesliga clubs, including Jude's former side, Borussia Dortmund, have shown an interest in the younger Bellingham, but the 19-year-old has already rejected the opportunity to join Eintracht Frankfurt, meaning his future remains very much up in the air heading into the window.
Getty ImagesAndrea Cambiaso (Juventus)
Juventus fans breathed a sign of relief when the January window finally closed as they'd been fearing a deadline-day move to Manchester City for Andrea Cambiaso. At one point during January, the deal looked a formality, and, according to widespread reports, the Bianconeri were willing to cash in on Cambiaso in order to strengthen the squad elsewhere.
However, no agreement was reached over the fee, with Juve said to have demanded somewhere in the region of €80m (£67m/$82m) for the Italy international. This saga is far from over, though, as it's widely expected that City will return for the 24-year-old during the summer, with Pep Guardiola apparently feeling that the versatile left-back, who can also play on the right-hand side, can be a key component in his Etihad rebuild.