Club World Cup Sparks Transfer Chaos: Wirtz, Fernandes, Gyökeres Headline Premier League Shake-Up

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The 2025/26 Premier League transfer window has exploded into action earlier than usual, fuelled by the looming Club World Cup and renewed title ambitions from England’s biggest clubs. With eye-watering bids, blockbuster exits, and marquee arrivals, the summer market is already shaping up to be one of the wildest in recent memory.

🔴 Liverpool Launch Record-Breaking Wirtz Bid

Arne Slot’s Liverpool are wasting no time after reclaiming the league crown, with a move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz that could smash the British transfer record.

  • Rejected Offer: £109 million bid turned down

  • Leverkusen’s Demand: £125 million

  • Would eclipse Chelsea’s 2023 signing of Moises Caicedo (£115m)

  • Wirtz was pivotal in Leverkusen’s 2023/24 double-winning campaign

  • Done Deal: Jeremie Frimpong has already joined Liverpool to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold

🔴 Bruno Fernandes Edging Toward Saudi Exit

Manchester United’s disastrous season may end with the departure of their captain. Bruno Fernandes is the subject of a £100 million bid from Saudi giants Al Hilal, with a lucrative contract on the table.

  • Could fund manager Ruben Amorim’s rebuild

  • Fernandes had 38 goal contributions despite United’s struggles

  • “If the club wants to cash in… it is what it is,” the midfielder said post-Europa League final loss

  • United risk losing their most creative spark

⚫️ United Eye Mbeumo to Fix Goal Drought

United have identified Bryan Mbeumo as a key attacking target after his breakout 20-goal season with Brentford.

  • Stepped up in Ivan Toney’s absence

  • Linked to Arsenal, Spurs, and Newcastle—but prefers Old Trafford

  • United have already signed Matheus Cunha to strengthen their forward options

🔴⚪️ Arsenal Target Sporting’s 54-Goal Striker

Mikel Arteta is pushing hard for a new No. 9, and Viktor Gyökeres is top of the wishlist after a ridiculous 54-goal haul for Sporting Lisbon.

  • €100m release clause, but €70m may seal the deal

  • Arsenal hope to add firepower to challenge for silverware after another trophy-less season

  • Gunners are also tracking Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, but Alexander Isak remains out of reach

🦅 Palace Hero Eze Attracts Top-Six Attention

After delivering Crystal Palace’s first-ever major trophy with the winning goal in the FA Cup final, Eberechi Eze is hot property.

  • £68 million release clause in his contract

  • Manchester City see him as a long-term heir to Kevin De Bruyne

  • Arsenal and Spurs are also circling

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