June 2025 Football Transfer Market Roundup: Major Deals, Rumors & Market Value Shifts

As the European football summer transfer window heats up, June 2025 has already delivered plenty of drama, record-breaking moves, and rising young stars making headlines. With Transfermarkt data as our guide, this post dives deep into the biggest confirmed deals, market value shifts, rumors, and future stars to watch.

Major Confirmed Transfers: June 2025

The 2025/26 transfer window opened with a bang, as top clubs scrambled to reinforce squads ahead of preseason. Here are some of the standout deals:

Manchester City Sign Tijjani Reijnders for €55M

City have finally addressed their midfield depth by signing Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan for an initial fee of €55 million. The 26-year-old Dutch international has been touted as the ideal Kevin De Bruyne successor, bringing vision, work rate, and set-piece proficiency to Pep Guardiola’s system.

Chelsea Sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for €35M

Under new manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have made their fourth summer signing by snapping up Liam Delap. The English striker impressed with 24 goals for Ipswich in the Championship and is now set to wear the No. 9 shirt at Stamford Bridge.

Jhon Durán Joins Al-Nassr for €77M

Continuing the trend of big-money Saudi Pro League transfers, Al-Nassr have signed Aston Villa's Jhon Durán for €77 million. He becomes the most expensive striker sold by Villa and will join Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh.

Biggest Rumors Circulating the Market

Even as several marquee deals are completed, the rumor mill is buzzing:

Jadon Sancho Exit Looms

Manchester United are looking to offload Jadon Sancho. Initially close to a Chelsea loan, the deal was cancelled, and Newcastle United and Bayern Munich are now the frontrunners.

Galatasaray Eye Alisson from Liverpool

In a stunning twist, Galatasaray are reportedly preparing a bid for Liverpool’s Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker. With Paul Pogba also rumored to be Istanbul-bound, the Turkish giants seem ready to make a splash.

Market Value Shifts: Who Gained, Who Dropped

Latest market value update has caused ripples across the Premier League and beyond.

Market Value Winners

  • Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – Emerged as the biggest market value gainer, after a stellar 24-goal season.

  • Rayan Cherki (Lyon) – Now valued at €40M, up by €10M in a month.

  • Jobe Bellingham – Triggered his €40M release clause, preparing a switch to Borussia Dortmund.

Market Value Losers

  • Phil Foden – Surprisingly, the City star's value has dropped amid a mixed season.

  • Jack Grealish, Rasmus Højlund – Both saw €30M+ declines, as per Transfermarkt.

Read Also: Premier League Market Value Shake-Up – May 2025 Update

🌟 Young Talents to Watch: U21 Market Movers

20 U21 players valued at €28M+, and many are on the brink of high-profile moves.

Notable Names:

  • Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) – Market value: €180M

  • Franco Mastantuono (River Plate) – Market value: €30M

  • Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Dortmund) – Market value: €35M

  • Désiré Doué (Rennes) – Ligue 1’s most valuable teen

Read More: Top 20 Most Valuable U21 Players in Line for Summer Transfers 2025

League-by-League Highlights

🇬🇧 Premier League

  • Man City defeated Fulham 2–0 to wrap up the season.

  • Liverpool drew 1–1 with Crystal Palace.

  • Tottenham shocked with a 1–4 loss to Brighton.

🇪🇸 LaLiga

  • Barcelona crushed Athletic Bilbao 3–0.

  • Real Madrid sealed a solid 2–0 win over Sociedad.

🇮🇹 Serie A

  • Juventus edged Venezia 3–2.

  • Roma, Inter, and Napoli all recorded comfortable wins.

Stats Corner: The Data Behind the Window

According to Transfermarkt’s live database:

  • Total Clubs: 120,852

  • Total Players: 1,311,379

  • Matches Recorded: 2,659,641

  • Referees Profiled: 80,754

Final Thoughts: What’s Next?

June 2025 is only the beginning. With major tournaments around the corner and domestic seasons restarting soon, player values will continue to shift, and clubs will make more strategic moves before deadline day. Whether you're tracking rumors or analyzing market value trends, uknia.com remains the go-to source for up-to-the-minute updates.

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