{"id":1393802,"date":"2025-08-09T10:47:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T09:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1393802"},"modified":"2025-08-09T10:48:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T09:48:06","slug":"transfers-missed-this-week-chelsea-thomas-muller-mls","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/transfers-missed-this-week-chelsea-thomas-muller-mls\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea clear the decks and Muller leaves Bayern: 21 transfers you might have missed this week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The start of the Premier League season is just a week away and clubs are now starting to ramp up their transfer plans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve seen some big moves go through this week, with Chelsea signing Jorrel Hato from Ajax, Newcastle loaning Aaron Ramsdale after missing out on James Trafford, and Aston Villa bolstering their attack with Evann Guessand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Son Heung-min has finally left Tottenham for an MLS adventure with LAFC, while Joao Palhinha has joined the Lilywhites on loan from Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, they have been headline-grabbing deals, so what about the ones you might have missed?<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reinier\">Reinier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"pt\" dir=\"ltr\">Reinier \u00e9 Galo! ?<br><br>Campe\u00e3o ol\u00edmpico, com passagem por clubes da Espanha, Alemanha e It\u00e1lia, o meio-campista \u00e9 o novo refor\u00e7o Atleticano! Com 23 anos, o jogador assinou v\u00ednculo at\u00e9 31 de dezembro de 2029 e ser\u00e1 mais uma alternativa para o elenco comandado por Cuca! ??<br><br>Pra cima,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/euLLoINnyn\">pic.twitter.com\/euLLoINnyn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Atl\u00e9tico (@Atletico) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Atletico\/status\/1953911718645838085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Real Madrid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Atletico Mineiro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reinier was meant to be one of the next great Brazilian exports to Real Madrid, following in the footsteps of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo. It never quite worked out for the attacking midfielder, who never made a senior appearance for Los Blancos and endured unproductive loan spells with Borussia Dortmund, Frosinone, Granada and Girona. He&#8217;s still only 23, though, and will now reset back in Brazil with Atletico Mineiro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lukas-hradecky\">Lukas Hradecky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">Finnish international Lukas Hradeck\u00fd signs a two-year deal ??? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/agJR2PC216\">pic.twitter.com\/agJR2PC216<\/a><\/p>&mdash; AS Monaco EN ?? (@AS_Monaco_EN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AS_Monaco_EN\/status\/1953871365297017192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From:<\/strong> Bayer Leverkusen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To:<\/strong> Monaco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lukas Hradecky was an incredible servant for Bayer Leverkusen, playing 286 times for them over the last seven years and playing a huge role in their 2023\/24 unbeaten domestic double. Now, at 35 years old, it&#8217;s time for a new challenge, joining AS Monaco, while Die Werkself have brought in Mark Flekken from Brentford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steven-nzonzi\">Steven Nzonzi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">No introductions needed.<br><br>Welcome back, Steven Nzonzi ?\u26aa\ufe0f<\/p>&mdash; Stoke City FC (@stokecity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stokecity\/status\/1953841151288512905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From:<\/strong> Sepahan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To:<\/strong> Stoke City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s 10 years since Steven Nzonzi left Stoke City. Since then, the Potters have been relegated from the Premier League, while Nzonzi has won a World Cup and Nations League with France, as well as a Europa League title with Sevilla. Alongside the Spanish side, he&#8217;s played for the likes of Roma, Rennes and Konyaspor in Europe, as well as Al-Rayyan in Qatar and Sepahan in Iran. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is an incredible career path, and a big fall from grace for Stoke. Somehow, the pair have been reunited, with the French midfielder signing back at the bet365 Stadium on a free transfer. Most supporters have understandably reacted with shock that Nzonzi is even still playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alfie-devine\">Alfie Devine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ours for the season. ?<br><br>We&#39;re delighted to announce Alfie Devine has joined us on loan from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpursOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SpursOfficial<\/a>, with the deal including an option to buy.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/pnefc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#pnefc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Preston North End FC (@pnefc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pnefc\/status\/1953805897354084638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Tottenham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Preston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tottenham&#8217;s youngest-ever goalscorer and appearance maker, Alfie Devine&#8217;s career has never quite taken off like many expected. That said, the Warrington-born playmaker was solid in Belgium with Westerlo last season, registering six goals in 32 appearances, and is still only 23 years old. He&#8217;ll continue his development on loan in the Championship with Preston, hoping to secure a move away from Spurs to become a regular starter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yang-min-hyeok\">Yang Min-hyeok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u270d\ufe0f Minhyeok Yang joins <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pompey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Pompey<\/a> on a season-long loan from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpursOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SpursOfficial<\/a>!<\/p>&mdash; Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pompey\/status\/1953789539119714796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Tottenham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Portsmouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Son wasn&#8217;t the only South Korean to leave Spurs this week, as Yang Min-hyeok also secured a loan to Portsmouth. The 19-year-old looked promising at QPR during the second half of last season, while he showed flashes of his talent with Spurs during pre-season. The Lilywhites will be watching his progress in the Championship closely this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vitor-reis\">Vitor Reis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ca\" dir=\"ltr\">BENVINGUT VITOR REIS! ?<br><br>? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4rhNaxQFcr\">https:\/\/t.co\/4rhNaxQFcr<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x0FWr7dSLr\">pic.twitter.com\/x0FWr7dSLr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Girona FC (@GironaFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GironaFC\/status\/1953775715259686919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Man City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Girona<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitor Reis made some sporadic appearances for Man City last season, as well as the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 win over Wydad AC at the Club World Cup, and he&#8217;s very highly regarded at the Etihad. But at 19 years old, he needs more experience before he can anchor a title-challenging defence. He should gain plenty of that on loan at La Liga outfit and fellow CFG side Girona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-neto\">Neto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanks for the memories, Neto \u2665\ufe0f? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4p0bCQQiWw\">pic.twitter.com\/4p0bCQQiWw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; AFC Bournemouth ? (@afcbournemouth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/afcbournemouth\/status\/1953878879363637563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Bournemouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Botafogo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Neto spent last season away from Bournemouth on loan at Arsenal, backing up David Raya. The Cherries have brought in Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea to be their new No.1, meaning it was time for the Brazilian veteran to depart. He goes back to his homeland with Botafogo in a deal that should allow John Victor to move to the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-armando-broja\">Armando Broja<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Burnley FC are pleased to confirm the signing of Armando Broja, who joins the Club on a five-year contract from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee \u270d\ufe0f<br><br>He\u2019s arrived ?<\/p>&mdash; Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BurnleyOfficial\/status\/1953849995406242007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Chelsea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Burnley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Armando Broja has struggled terribly with injuries and, as yet, failed to hit the heights, restricted to 11 games and zero goals on loan at Everton last season. However, there is clearly a talented player there, and the Albania international will hope to prove that as he makes a permanent move to Burnley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lesley Ugochuckwu has also made the move from Stamford Bridge to Turf Moor, in the same week that Burnley signed Martin Dubravka to help replace Trafford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wilfred-ndidi\">Wilfred Ndidi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"tr\" dir=\"ltr\">Resmi A\u00e7\u0131klama | Wilfred Onyinye\u00a0Ndidi<br><br>? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PHl16Qolk3\">https:\/\/t.co\/PHl16Qolk3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uTMuRAnVXA\">pic.twitter.com\/uTMuRAnVXA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Be\u015fikta\u015f JK (@Besiktas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Besiktas\/status\/1953773943766040632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Leicester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Besiktas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There was plenty of Premier League interest in Wilfred Ndidi once again this summer following Leicester&#8217;s relegation, but the experienced midfielder has instead moved east to Turkish giants Besiktas. He&#8217;ll be expected to play a big role in ending a four-year Super Lig title drought under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marcu-guiu\">Marcu Guiu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Welcome to Sunderland AFC, Marc Guiu! \u2764\ufe0f??<br><br>The striker arrives on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.<\/p>&mdash; Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SunderlandAFC\/status\/1953158232673009977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Chelsea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Sunderland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunderland certainly needed a new No.9 as they head back into the Premier League, but they&#8217;ve taken a huge risk in signing Marc Guiu on loan from Chelsea. The Spaniard was vital to the Blues&#8217; Uefa Conference League win last season, netting six goals in nine matches. However, he&#8217;s just 19 years old, has only three Premier League appearances to his name, and has failed to score in seven appearances for Chelsea outside those continental exploits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TImothy Weah<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">???????? ????. ????????? ????? ?????<br><br>Timothy Weah is an Olympien ?\u26aa\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V6xxa618L6\">pic.twitter.com\/V6xxa618L6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Olympique de Marseille ?? ?? (@OM_English) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OM_English\/status\/1953471191982964804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Juventus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Marseille<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Timothy Weah is one of the stars of the USMNT and will now prepare for next year&#8217;s World Cup in Ligue 1 with Marseille, following a productive 2024\/25 campaign with Juventus that yielded six goals and five assists in 42 appearances across all competitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thomas-muller\">Thomas Muller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"de\" dir=\"ltr\">A legend arrives. The Raumdeuter is here. <br><br>Willkommen, Thomas M\u00fcller! ? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VWFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VWFC<\/a> | ?: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GHWwPJ6pgo\">https:\/\/t.co\/GHWwPJ6pgo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yaGLsxWIFg\">pic.twitter.com\/yaGLsxWIFg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhitecapsFC\/status\/1953140323707654519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Bayern Munich<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Vancouver Whitecaps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are arguably fewer bigger legends in Bayern Munich history than Thomas Muller, if any. He&#8217;s the all-time appearance holder for the Bavarians, representing them 756 times across all competitions, during which time he&#8217;s won 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues, while becoming the top German goalscorer and assist provider in the latter competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, at 35 years old, a new adventure awaits in MLS with Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps, who are second in the Western Conference and enjoying a great season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kiernan-dewsbury-hall\">Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We have completed the transfer of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.<br> <br>Welcome to Everton, Kiernan! \u270d\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oY7w1V4qKZ\">pic.twitter.com\/oY7w1V4qKZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Everton (@Everton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Everton\/status\/1953086699803754877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Chelsea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Everton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The expiry of Abdoulaye Doucoure&#8217;s contract and the end of Orel Mangala&#8217;s loan left David Moyes very short in the midfield department, but Everton have gone a long way to putting that right by signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Like Guiu, the 26-year-old played a major role in Chelsea&#8217;s Uefa Conference League triumph, as well as the Club World Cup win. He should offer serious quality in the engine room for the Toffees in their new stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tyler-morton\">Tyler Morton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Welcome to Lyon, Tyler ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8SQ92p73Tw\">pic.twitter.com\/8SQ92p73Tw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Olympique Lyonnais ???? (@OL_English) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OL_English\/status\/1953083772850606363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Liverpool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Lyon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s clearly a talented footballer in Tyler Morton, but the midfield depth pool at Liverpool is just far too deep at the moment. Instead, the England youth international will look to grow at French side Lyon, moving on a five-year deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-harry-toffolo\">Harry Toffolo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Forged in the Premier League and ready to reign in the Queen City ?<br><br>We are excited to announce the signing of defender Harry Toffolo from Nottingham Forest! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LOyUmbLneZ\">pic.twitter.com\/LOyUmbLneZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CharlotteFC\/status\/1952716824887308722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Nottingham Forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Charlotte FC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry Toffolo was a great servant to Nottingham Forest after joining in 2022, but fell down the pecking order last season as the Tricky Trees competed in the upper reaches of the Premier League &#8212; restricted to just seven appearances across all competitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the 29-year-old should make a great addition to Charlotte FC, who are managed by former Villa boss Dean Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-luka-jovic\">Luka Jovic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"pl\" dir=\"ltr\">Luka Jovi\u0107, our new No.9. Ready for action. ?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/aekfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#aekfc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/summertransfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#summertransfers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jovi%C4%87?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jovi\u0107<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tYuwREYrvi\">pic.twitter.com\/tYuwREYrvi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; AEK F.C. (@AEK_FC_OFFICIAL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AEK_FC_OFFICIAL\/status\/1952663048172478867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>AC Milan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>AEK Athens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>AEK Athens look to be building an attack designed to win a third Super League title in nine years &#8212; following a 23-year drought without one &#8212; signing Luka Jovic from AC Milan to sit alongside the likes of Anthony Martial and Erik Lamela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-goncalo-guedes\">Goncalo Guedes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2728 When he shifts into gear, time stands still. <br><br>?? Welcome, Gon\u00e7alo! We\u2019ve been waiting for you! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pPMR5N7HfF\">pic.twitter.com\/pPMR5N7HfF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Real Sociedad ?? ?? (@RealSociedadEN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealSociedadEN\/status\/1952445014522699846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Wolves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Real Sociedad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no doubt that Goncalo Guedes&#8217; best years came in Spain when he notched 36 goals and 30 assists in 178 appearances for Valencia before joining Wolves in 2022. Despite some flashes of quality, it&#8217;s never quite worked out at Molineux for the 32-time Portugal international, who has spent time away on loan at Benfica and Villarreal. The forward is back in Spain permanently now, joining Real Sociedad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oliver-antman\">Oliver Antman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">? Welcome to Rangers, Oliver Antman.<\/p>&mdash; Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RangersFC\/status\/1952377445254082790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Go Ahead Eagles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Rangers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oliver Antman registered six goals and a whopping 16 assists in 36 appearances across all competitions for Go Ahead Eagles last season, helping them to a shock KNVB Cup win, so this is a serious statement signing for Rangers as they look to stop Celtic overtaking their 55-title haul this season. The Finland international has already impressed on debut, registering an assist in Rangers&#8217; 3-0 Champions League qualifying win over Viktoria Plzen at Ibrox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-luuk-de-jong\">Luuk de Jong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The day FC Porto and Luuk de Jong shocked the world ?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SeguimosJuntos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SeguimosJuntos<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/89UVngm7wG\">pic.twitter.com\/89UVngm7wG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FC Porto (@FCPorto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FCPorto\/status\/1952332986331922712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>PSV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Porto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PSV legend Luuk de Jong left the Philips Stadion at the end of his contract after helping deliver one more Eredivisie title. There was plenty of speculation about his future, but absolutely nobody expected him to go to Porto. Literally, nobody expected it, with not even a rumour of it happening before he was unveiled to a shocked crowd ahead of a friendly against Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rob-holding\">Rob Holding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OFFICIAL: The club has signed English defender Rob Holding to an 18-month contract through the 2026 season.<br><br>Welcome to the Rocky Mountains, Rob ?\ufe0f<br><br>? \u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FXk40hM47Q\">https:\/\/t.co\/FXk40hM47Q<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Rapids96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rapids96<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OHEEIo0IDU\">pic.twitter.com\/OHEEIo0IDU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ColoradoRapids\/status\/1952037520625029562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 3, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Crystal Palace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Colorado Rapids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rob Holding endured an awful time at Crystal Palace, but that has finally come to an end as he joins the likes of Son, Muller and Toffolo in moving to MLS. In his case, it&#8217;s the Colorado Rapids who will hope to get his career back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-andros-townsend\">Andros Townsend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">?? Andros Townsend has agreed a deal to sign for Kanchanaburi Power. <br><br>The winger, who has spent the summer commentating at the Club World Cup, will join the newly-promoted Thai top-flight side. <br><br>The 34-year-old spent last season with Turkish side Antalyaspor. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OKFy34Bj69\">pic.twitter.com\/OKFy34Bj69<\/a><\/p>&mdash; English Players Abroad (@EnglishAbroad1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EnglishAbroad1\/status\/1952260087910715889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Antalyaspor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To: <\/strong>Kanchanaburi FC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know Andros Townsend is still playing? Well, he is, and now he&#8217;s doing so for none other than Kanchanaburi Power in Thailand. The club have just been promoted to the top-flight and seem to be on a spending spree, also signing Luxembourg international Gerson Rodrigues from Dynamo Kyiv, former Real Sociedad and Zaragoza left-back Alain Oyarzun, and ex-Porto, Portimonense and Fluminense midfielder Ewerton.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The start of the Premier League season is just a week away and clubs are now starting to ramp up their transfer plans. 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