Transfer Latest as Liverpool and Man City Make Moves

Transfer Latest as Liverpool and Man City Make Moves

The 2025 summer transfer window has already thrown up some blockbuster deals - and it’s only June.

With the early window closing on June 10 and reopening on Monday, Premier League clubs have wasted no time in getting their business done. Liverpool and Manchester City, in particular, have been at the centre of the action, as both look to strengthen ahead of what promises to be another fiercely competitive season.

Liverpool Make Waves With Frimpong and Wirtz Arrivals

Liverpool have made serious statements of intent this summer.

The biggest headline-grabber is undoubtedly the pending capture of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The Reds are inches away from signing Wirtz for a whopping £116m fee, which includes a guaranteed £100m and £16m in add-ons.

Creative, intelligent, and mature beyond his years, Wirtz looks tailor-made for Liverpool’s evolving midfield. His addition in the middle of the park with the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis MacAllister, and Ryan Gravenberch will be frightening for opponents.

Defensively, Liverpool have also bolstered their back line with the signing of Jeremie Frimpong, also from Leverkusen, for £29.5m. The attacking right-back brings pace, energy and versatility - though his arrival comes as Trent Alexander-Arnold departs for Real Madrid in a controversial £10m move.

The Scouser's exit marks the end of an era, but Frimpong’s attacking style means the club may not miss Trent as much as once thought.

In goal, Liverpool have acted decisively too. Georgian shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili joins from Valencia for £29m, while impressive second-choice Caoimhin Kelleher departs for Brentford in an £18m deal. Mamardashvili, highly rated for his shot-stopping and composure, will provide healthy competition for Alisson as he aims to become the Brazilian’s eventual successor.

Manchester City Freshen Up as De Bruyne Departs

Over at the Etihad, Manchester City are quietly refreshing their squad - once all-conquering but recently displaced from the top.

The most emotional moment of their summer so far has been the release of club legend Kevin De Bruyne. After nearly a decade of service, the Belgian leaves behind an enormous legacy, but his departure opens up space for a new generation to step up.

City have been typically proactive. Tijjani Reijnders arrives from AC Milan for £46.3m, bringing his high-quality passing game that should slot perfectly into Guardiola’s possession-heavy system. In attack, highly rated French talent Rayan Cherki joins from Lyon for £34m, offering flair and unpredictability.

City have also addressed their defence, securing Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves for £36.3m. The Algerian full-back provides cover and competition on the left, which is particularly important as City manage the fitness of Josko Gvardiol and Nathan Ake over a long season. Goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has arrived on an undisclosed deal from Chelsea to reinforce the back-up options.

Cunha Leads Manchester United’s Early Business

Elsewhere in Manchester, United have made a significant early splash by signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m. The Brazilian forward adds versatility to United's attack and could operate either centrally or from wide positions.

With Jadon Sancho returning from his loan spell at Chelsea, United's forward options are beginning to look a little deeper heading into pre-season.

Several experienced names have exited Old Trafford, including Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, and Victor Lindelof, as Ruben Amorim looks to build his own identity within the squad.

Other Notable Deals Across The Premier League

A number of other Premier League sides have quietly gone about their business:

• Arsenal have seen both Jorginho and Kieran Tierney leave on free transfers to Flamengo and Celtic respectively.
• Brentford pulled off the £18m signing of Liverpool goalkeeper Kelleher, while selling Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen for £11m and releasing Ben Mee.
• Bournemouth made headlines by selling young centre-back Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid for £50m, one of the most eye-catching deals of the window so far.
• Burnley have landed Marcus Edwards from Sporting CP for an undisclosed fee - the former Spurs academy graduate brings creativity and flair in attack.
• Chelsea continue their youthful recruitment drive, snapping up Liam Delap from Ipswich for £30m and Estevao Willian from Palmeiras for £29.1m.
• Sunderland completed the £32m sale of Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund, where he’ll hope to follow in the footsteps of his brother Jude.
• Tottenham Hotspur strengthened their defence with the £20.9m signing of Kevin Danso from RC Lens, who arrived in North London on an initial loan last season.
• West Ham brought in Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice to bolster their back line.
• Wolves have seen several departures, most notably Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, with Pablo Sarabia also leaving the club.

With the second part of the summer transfer period opening this Monday, June 16, football fans - or at least the neutral ones - will be hoping for a similarly intriguing window across the next few months.