Latest Football Transfer Rumors: Wirtz to Liverpool, Cunha to United & More

Summer transfer speculation is heating up as clubs target key areas ahead of the new season.

Managers, including Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola, have emphasized the importance of squad balance and depth, with many deals reflecting strategic rather than headline-grabbing moves.

Top 10 Rumored/Confirmed Signings

1. Florian Wirtz, Attacking Midfielder, Liverpool – £116.5 million from Bayer Leverkusen ( talksport.com)
2. Jeremie Frimpong, Full‑back, Liverpool – £29.5 million from Bayer Leverkusen (talksport.com)
3. Milos Kerkez, Left‑back, Liverpool – £40 million from Bournemouth (talksport.com)
4. Giorgi Mamardashvili, Goalkeeper, Liverpool – ~£25 million from Valencia (talksport.com)
5. Milos Kerkez – included above; noting also Marc Guéhi, Centre‑back, Rumored Liverpool interest (final contract year) (theguardian.com)
6. Matheus Cunha, Striker, Manchester United – £62.5 million from Wolves (football365.com)
7. Dean Huijsen, Defender, Real Madrid – £50 million from Bournemouth (football365.com)
8. Tijjani Reijnders, Midfielder, Manchester City – £46.6 million (+ extras) from AC Milan (football365.com)
9. Jean‑Clair Todibo, Defender, West Ham – £35.4 million from Nice (football365.com)
10. Rayan Cherki, Midfielder, Manchester City – £30.5 million from Lyon (football365.com)

Departures or Loans Expected

• Darwin Núñez (Liverpool) might leave—Hugo Ekitike emerging as his possible replacement (talksport.com)
• Marc Guéhi nearing end of contract; Liverpool, Newcastle, Tottenham interested, but may stay at Palace (theguardian.com)
• Marcus Rashford tipped to depart Manchester United on loan or permanent transfer, with Barcelona interest
• Heung‑Min Son linked to Fenerbahçe reunion with Mourinho, though move deemed unlikely
• Bryan Mbeumo attracting interest from Spurs, possibly redirecting from a Manchester United move
• Ibrahima Konaté targeted by Real Madrid; Liverpool may sell to avoid losing him on a free transfer

Expert Commentary & Fan Reactions

• Raphael Honigstein called Wirtz the “next superstar,” noting Liverpool’s transformation post-£116 million deal (talksport.com)
• Fans have described Liverpool’s overhaul as a “Feyenoord-style transformation,” praising Arne Slot’s vision
• Analysts on ESPN suggest Benjamin Šeško has elite attributes—height, positioning, shooting—making him a major £70 million target (espn.com)

Timeline & Likelihood Analysis

• Immediate/Very Likely: Wirtz, Frimpong, Kerkez, and Mamardashvili are confirmed or nearly finalised for Liverpool (talksport.com)
• Mid-Window Likely: Cunha, Huijsen, Reijnders, Todibo, Cherki—all under active negotiation and expected soon (football365.com)
• Watchlist: Guéhi and Konaté—guarantee of a move depends on contract decisions and offers (theguardian.com)
• Conditional Moves: Rashford’s exit to Barcelona hinges on a loan vs permanent deal; Son’s transfer to Fenerbahçe is possible but financially unlikely