Summer 2025 Football Transfer Window: Key Moves and Major Deals

A comprehensive overview of the Summer 2025 football transfer window, highlighting key moves across Premier League, WSL, and EFL.

The Summer 2025 football transfer window has been one of the most eventful in recent years, with significant moves across the Premier League, Women's Super League (WSL), and English Football League (EFL). This year, the transfer window was uniquely split into two parts to accommodate the Club World Cup, allowing teams to strengthen their squads ahead of the tournament.

Premier League Highlights

  • Luis Diaz made a high-profile move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich for £65.5m.
  • Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting for £64m, bolstering their attacking options.
  • Hugo Ekitike transferred from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool for £69m plus add-ons.

Women's Super League (WSL) Key Transfers

  • Julia Zigiotti Olme moved from Bayern Munich to Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.
  • Lily Woodham joined Liverpool from Seattle Reign on a free transfer.

English Football League (EFL) Notable Deals

  • Florian Bianchini moved from Swansea to Portsmouth on loan.
  • Ryan Trevitt joined Wigan from Brentford on loan.

International Transfers

  • Joao Felix transferred from Chelsea to Al-Nassr for £43.7m.
  • Luka Modric moved from Real Madrid to AC Milan on a free transfer.

For the latest transfer rumors and detailed lists, check out today's gossip column or the full transfer list from June. Stay updated with BBC Sport for all the latest on your club.

This transfer window has set the stage for an exciting season ahead, with clubs across the leagues making strategic moves to strengthen their squads.

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