Barcelona has reportedly sealed a season-long loan deal for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, including a €30-35m buy option. The move, covering full wages, strengthens Barca's left wing, with the English forward expected to arrive for a medical soon.
Atletico Madrid veteran Saul Niguez has parted ways with the club through a mutual contract termination, largely driven by his high wages. This frees up crucial salary space for Atleti as Niguez heads to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a four-year free agent deal, seeking a fresh start.
Atalanta's prolific striker Mateo Retegui is reportedly heading to Saudi Arabia to finalize a monumental £68.5 million transfer to Al-Qadsiah, with a lucrative £20 million per season wage package awaiting him. This significant move marks a huge payday for the Italian international.
AC Milan is reportedly eyeing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic for a 2025-26 move, but only if he accepts a significant pay cut and Juventus allows a nominal fee, potentially involving severance pay. Victor Boniface is a key alternative.
Granit Xhaka's anticipated Serie A move is now doubtful, with Saudi club NEOM SC reportedly tabling a massive €10m per season offer, eclipsing Italian clubs' financial reach for the Bayer Leverkusen star.
Athletic Club is making a renewed push to re-sign Aymeric Laporte, who wants to leave Al Nassr for Europe to boost his 2026 World Cup chances. Financial hurdles remain for the Basque club amidst interest from other top European teams.
Fiorentina is reportedly set to offer star striker Moise Kean a significant new contract, doubling his salary, as his release clause nears expiration and major European and Saudi clubs eye the prolific forward.
Barcelona is keen to offload Marc-Andre Ter Stegen to meet La Liga's financial rules. Despite his reluctance, high wages make him a key candidate for departure. Galatasaray is now a strong suitor, offering him vital playtime crucial for his Germany national team hopes.
Barcelona's pursuit of a new left winger intensifies, with Marcus Rashford emerging as a prime target. Hansi Flick has approved a loan move for the Manchester United star, who is eager to join the Catalan giants, potentially even with a significant wage cut.
Dusan Vlahovic is reportedly demanding €12m for 2025-26, unwilling to take a pay cut. This could force Juventus to pay severance if a new club offers less. Milan are potential suitors, while Vlahovic has already rejected Fenerbahçe and spoken with Allegri.
