Summer 2025 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[VILLA MOLE]

Nottingham Forest will revive their interest in Juventus' Douglas Luiz this summer, after failing with a January bid for 26-year-old Brazil midfielder. (Tuttosport - in Italian)

ooooh feel a bit of a jealous boyfriend coming on 

[Matt C]

Juventus have changed managers now so perhaps his fortunes will change there.

[Mellin]

I love Dougie, but that is one position we do not need to touch. Goalkeeper, left back and centre mid are locked down. As is number 10 if Asensio signs.

[Footy-Vill]

Regards Left Backs We have been linked with Maxim De Cuyper from club brugge also Sergi Cardona left back at Villarreal.

Digne has only a year left on his contract and Moreno may head on.
If needed for PSR purposes Digne could be sold?
One of these two come in and keeping Maatsen.

[Footy-Vill]

Goalkeeper Olsen is out of contract so will we take another experienced 30+ Keeper for back up if he goes ?

[OCD]

There will be a question of whether we try to reduce our overall wage structure this summer too, depending on revenue projections for next season. Unless we see Bailey of last season, he'll be sold. It'll be interesting to see what we do with Ollie. Digne's age, length of remaining contract and the amount he's on, all will contribute to that being a question despite his performance levels.

[Hookeysmith]

Goalkeeper Olsen is out of contract so will we take another experienced 30+ Keeper for back up if he goes ?

Sam Johnson - decent still and seemingly happy to keep the bench warm

[OCD]

We've got some good young keepers coming through. The lad on loan at Crewe has kept a lot of clean sheets and we don't know whether Gauci is ready. It will be interesting to see if any of these guys are ready to be number 2.

[Footy-Vill]

We've got some good young keepers coming through. The lad on loan at Crewe has kept a lot of clean sheets and we don't know whether Gauci is ready. It will be interesting to see if any of these guys are ready to be number 2.

Granted, they have potential, but I believe an experienced GK is required in the squad as number two due to the specialised role they play.  The mindset and professionalism required for a number two role, as well as the prospective prospects, are better suited to a more experienced player as younger players can go out on loan .

Not only do these young goalkeepers require playing experience Martinez is the number one in the world, hence a number two would only receive domestic FA and League Cup and maybe some European non-champions league group games. 

It would be interesting to see what occurs in the GK department.  Gauci was only so-so in the cup and requires experience.  If Olsen leaves, I'd like an experienced signed.

[Footy-Vill]

Goalkeeper Olsen is out of contract so will we take another experienced 30+ Keeper for back up if he goes ?

Sam Johnson - decent still and seemingly happy to keep the bench warm

Johnson can kick the long ball well ..I'm trying to recall his short passing game. Great shot stopping ability.

David De Gea is out of contract in the summer though what wages would he require ? If he's prepared to play second GK to Martinez then that would be an excellent move.

[Ian.]

I’m not sure David De Gea would be suited to our style of play. That’s why Man Utd got rid.

[Footy-Vill]

I’m not sure David De Gea would be suited to our style of play. That’s why Man Utd got rid.

That's a good point if he can't play football then not interested . I was thinking Spanish connection in many ways.

[Gareth]

You’ve got Marschall at Crewe, Gauci at Barnsley and Wright at Unai’s Spanish club having prolonged loan experience, Zych did last season too so you’d expect a move around & one or more of those to be kept around the squad next season - if Olsen does go a Sam Johnstone style signing would seem logical…maybe look into EFL at Cooper at Sheff Utd or Tickle at Wigan…maybe even a return for Victor Johansson.

The absolute key is that Martinez is still here next season

[Footy-Vill]

Ok the Worlds number one and then its 3 keepers and Olsen
So if went the young route:
So Gauci , Marshall,  are on loan and  Zych who is currently involved in match days . Is Zych the one for a role long term as he's still here or is that because they need the others to gain experience?

I've always liked Marschall profile and ability to play football and Gauci also capable with the ball.

Sinislo was sold to Celtic in summer for £1m wasn't he? and he number 2 or just a squad member .
Profit though as from academy

[Footy-Vill]

You’ve got Marschall at Crewe, Gauci at Barnsley and Wright at Unai’s Spanish club having prolonged loan experience, Zych did last season too so you’d expect a move around & one or more of those to be kept around the squad next season - if Olsen does go a Sam Johnstone style signing would seem logical…maybe look into EFL at Cooper at Sheff Utd or Tickle at Wigan…maybe even a return for Victor Johansson.

The absolute key is that Martinez is still here next season

But those EFL keepers aren't calibre of Olsen in experience levels . Emery wouldn't be doing that would he? I suppose if not in champions league or Europa league it's feasible but only having one experienced goal keeper could be an issue.