It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for a new episode of Rondje Transfers. Foreign football experts Süleyman Öztürk and Bas van den Hoven join host Kalum van Oudheusden to discuss the latest developments in the international transfer market.
The transfer chaos has erupted in full force, especially in the Premier League, where clubs are moving quickly and aggressively to reinforce their squads ahead of the upcoming season.
With the European Championship and Copa América now concluded, attention has fully shifted to the transfer market, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that this summer could see some of the most high-profile and expensive moves in recent memory.
Arsenal have made headlines by completing the signing of Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish striker who had a phenomenal season at Sporting CP, scoring over thirty goals in all competitions. Mikel Arteta had identified Gyökeres as his primary striker target months ago, and the Gunners moved decisively to beat out competition from several other top European sides. With this signing, Arsenal are aiming to solve their long-standing issue of lacking a consistent goal-scorer something that arguably cost them the Premier League title last season.
However, Arsenal’s business in the market might not stop there. The North London club is reportedly still in pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, an explosive and creative attacking midfielder who has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Tottenham. Eze, who impressed for England in limited appearances during Euro 2024, could offer Arsenal the kind of dynamic, ball-carrying threat that complements players like Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka. Discussions between the clubs are believed to be ongoing, and his release clause estimated to be around £60 million makes him an attainable target.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are also navigating a period of significant transition. The departure of Colombian winger Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich was a surprise to many, but the German champions made a lucrative offer that aligned with Liverpool’s long-term strategy under new sporting director Richard Hughes and incoming head coach Arne Slot. With Díaz gone, Liverpool are now evaluating their attacking options, and one name that has surfaced repeatedly is Alexander Isak.
The Swedish striker, who enjoyed a stellar campaign at Newcastle United, has reportedly informed the Magpies of his desire to leave in order to play Champions League football and challenge for trophies. Liverpool view Isak as a versatile and technically gifted forward who could slot into their fluid front three, and preliminary contact has already been made. However, Newcastle are reluctant to sell unless a significant offer potentially exceeding £85 million is submitted. Whether Liverpool choose to meet that valuation remains to be seen, but their need for a marquee attacking signing is growing by the day.
Over at Chelsea, the focus is on the exciting integration of young talent, particularly Dutch prospects. Jorrel Hato, the highly rated Ajax defender who can play both as a centre-back and left-back, is close to making a move to Stamford Bridge. Negotiations between the clubs are said to be in advanced stages, with Chelsea convinced that Hato could be a long-term solution in defence, especially after the departures of Thiago Silva and Marc Cucurella.
Even more intriguing is the situation of Xavi Simons, the creative midfielder currently under contract with Paris Saint-Germain but on loan at RB Leipzig last season. Simons, who starred for the Netherlands during Euro 2024 and is seen as one of the most promising playmakers in Europe, is reportedly open to a permanent move to Chelsea. The Blues have been working behind the scenes to convince PSG and the player’s camp, and there are growing indications that the deal could materialize in the coming weeks. Chelsea view Simons as a key addition to a midfield that already includes Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo, and one that can help drive the club back into Champions League contention.
As for other top European clubs, the summer market is heating up with significant movement expected soon. Real Madrid, despite already signing Kylian Mbappé, are rumored to be looking for another central midfielder to replace the ageing Luka Modrić. Bayern Munich, having landed Luis Díaz, are still searching for a new central defender after losing out on Ronald Araújo, while Barcelona remain financially restricted but are exploring creative deals to reinforce their squad under new manager Hansi Flick.
Juventus and AC Milan are both in the middle of rebuilding projects, with Juve targeting multiple midfielders including Teun Koopmeiners, and Milan working on securing a striker to replace Olivier Giroud. Over in France, PSG continue to monitor the market for a replacement for Mbappé, even as they attempt to build a new-look attack around Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembélé.
All these developments and more are being tracked in real time and will be analyzed and discussed in-depth in today’s live show of Rondje Transfers, starting at 10:30 AM. The show features expert insights from Süleyman Öztürk and Bas van den Hoven, who will join host Kalum van Oudheusden to break down every rumour, every deal, and every negotiation from across Europe. The show can be followed live via YouTube, our official website, or through the app don’t miss what promises to be one of the most informative editions yet in this chaotic summer window.
