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Arsenals new signing, Kepa Arrizabalaga
Premier League clubs have begun reshaping their squads ahead of the new season, with the 2025 summer transfer window officially open from June 16 to September 1 at 19:00 BST.
As of July 6, clubs across the league have completed a flurry of deals, including high-profile arrivals, permanent exits, loan moves, and player releases.
Arsenal have brought in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga while releasing key names like Jorginho to Flamengo and Kieran Tierney to Celtic.
Aston Villa added Yasin Ozcan from Kasimpasa and Zepiqueno Redmond from Feyenoord, while offloading Philippe Coutinho to Vasco da Gama.
Bournemouth strengthened with the arrival of Eli Junior Kroupi from Lorient and Adrien Truffert from Rennes, but lost Milos Kerkez to Liverpool and Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid.
Brentford were active in the market, acquiring Michael Kayode from Fiorentina and Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who replaced outgoing Mark Flekken.
Brighton made numerous signings including Olivier Boscagli from PSV and Diego Coppola from Verona, while Joao Pedro departed for Chelsea.
Burnley completed a major overhaul, bringing in players like Marcus Edwards, Quilindschy Hartman, and Kyle Walker.
Chelsea saw departures like Kepa and Bashir Humphreys, and bolstered their ranks with Estevao Willian, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens.
Crystal Palace welcomed PSV goalkeeper Walter Benitez and said goodbye to veterans Joel Ward and Jeffrey Schlupp.
Everton parted ways with multiple players including Ashley Young and Abdoulaye Doucoure, while bringing in Charly Alcaraz from Flamengo.
Liverpool continued their rebuild with signings such as Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Freddie Woodman. The Reds saw key exits including Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid and Caoimhin Kelleher to Brentford.
Manchester City added Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli, Rayan Cherki, and Tijjani Reijnders, while Kevin De Bruyne made a surprise move to Napoli.
United brought in Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno, while releasing Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof.
Newcastle United brought in Antonio Cordero from Malaga while Jamal Lewis was released and Lloyd Kelly was transfer out to Juventus.
Nottingham Forest saw the exit of Andrew Omobamidele to Strasbourg and welcomed Igor Jesus from Botafogo.
Sunderland signed Enzo Le Fee and Habib Diarra but lost Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund.
Tottenham secured the services of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, while long-serving players like Sergio Reguilon and Fraser Forster were released.
West Ham signed Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice and Daniel Cummings from Celtic, releasing veterans like Aaron Cresswell and Lukasz Fabianski.
Wolves saw Matheus Cunha depart for Manchester United and Rayan Ait-Nouri head to Manchester City, with Jorgen Strand Larsen and Fer Lopez arriving from Celta Vigo.
The Premier League’s summer transfer activity continues, with more deals expected before the window closes in September. (The PUNCH)