Top Premier League Players Who Could Leave This Summer

Every summer has its big stories. This one has more than most. When you look at the names potentially leaving the Premier League before August, it is not just the usual churn. Some of these exits will genuinely reshape clubs for years.

Mohamed Salah

This one is confirmed. On March 24, Liverpool officially announced that Salah would leave at the end of the season, closing a nine-year chapter at Anfield. What made it unusual is the timing — Salah had actually signed a new contract just months earlier in April 2025, with Liverpool presenting it as a sign of stability under Arne Slot. Then things frayed fast. By December, reports emerged that Salah felt the club had “thrown him under the bus.”

He leaves as one of their greatest ever. Liverpool’s official numbers put him at 255 goals in 435 appearances, third on the club’s all time scoring list. And he is going for nothing. His decision means Liverpool save roughly $27.8 million, the wage bill of their highest paid player who was earning $535,000 a week, but they receive zero transfer fee.

Where next? The Saudi Pro League looks most likely. Salah himself admitted in May 2025 that talks with league officials had been “serious,” and he could potentially triple his current salary. A return to Serie A, where he once played for Roma, has also been mentioned, with Juventus linked

Enzo Fernández

Enzo Fernández wants to leave Chelsea this summer. That sentence alone tells you how badly things have gone at Stamford Bridge. He is 25, has 22 goal contributions this season, and is a World Cup winner. Players like that do not usually want out. But Chelsea failed to qualify for European football, and Fernández wants Champions League football next season.

After Chelsea’s final day defeat to Sunderland, Fernández appeared to wave goodbye to the fans during the post match cooldown. Reporter Ben Jacobs said that wave “could be interpreted as a goodbye.” Whether it was or not, the intent seems clear.

The price is the issue. Chelsea have reportedly set a €138 million asking price, which has put Real Madrid and Manchester City on alert. Fernández has been identified as a desired target by Enzo Maresca, who coached him at Chelsea and now looks set to take over at City, with initial conversations said to have taken place. Selling him to a direct rival would be deeply damaging for Chelsea’s image. But with no European football to offer, they may not have much leverage.

Casemiro

Casemiro announced in January that he would leave Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of June. What followed was a genuinely warm farewell. A special banner reading “Até a Morte,” meaning “Until Death” in Portuguese, was unveiled at Old Trafford as he played one of his final games.

Where he is going is the real story. Inter Miami are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign him on a free transfer, with a three-year verbal agreement largely in place. The main draw? Playing alongside Lionel Messi. It has complications though. LA Galaxy currently hold discovery rights for Casemiro under MLS regulations, giving them first priority to negotiate, and they submitted multiple offers trying to convince him to move to California instead. Casemiro reportedly refused. Miami will likely have to compensate the Galaxy to get this done.

At 34, after five Champions League titles with Real Madrid and four years in English football, it is a fitting next chapter, even if the MLS red tape nearly derailed it.

Rodri

Real Madrid have been determined to sign Rodri this summer, viewing him as a dream signing as they look to rebuild their midfield. The Ballon d’Or winner has done little to quiet that speculation. He told Onda Cero that his past ties to Atlético Madrid would not stop him from joining other La Liga clubs, adding: “You can’t turn down the best clubs in the world.” That line was aimed directly at the Bernabéu.

But the latest suggests City may hold on. Rodri is reportedly close to signing a new contract with Manchester City, with transfer expert Matteo Moretto noting that “Real Madrid have not yet taken any official steps” and that Rodri is “closer to renewing.” Pep Guardiola’s departure adds a wildcard. Rodri has described Guardiola as a mentor who transformed him into one of the world’s best defensive midfielders. Losing that relationship changes things.

This one could still go either way before the window closes.

Cristian Romero

This is a transfer story that has been building for years, and Tottenham’s disastrous season has finally pushed it to breaking point. Romero reportedly secured a special €60 million release clause in his contract, but crucially it is only available to Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid. He planned his exit before the season even started.

Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation on the final day, with Roberto De Zerbi coming in late to save them from one of the most embarrassing moments in the club’s modern history. Atlético Madrid are showing the strongest interest, and TEAMtalk understands a move to Spain is currently Romero’s preferred destination. He reportedly sees Atlético’s intensity and their Argentine core as an ideal fit.

There is a complication. Romero suffered a significant MCL injury in April that ended his season. Potential buyers will be watching his recovery closely, with the World Cup potentially serving as his shop window before a summer move.

Sandro Tonali

Newcastle have reportedly done a U-turn and placed Tonali up for sale this summer, amid significant interest from both Arsenal and Manchester United. That is a remarkable shift from a club that spent most of the season refusing to even discuss the possibility.

Arsenal are described as “deadly serious” about signing Tonali, with manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta both pushing for the deal. Manchester United view him as a long term replacement for Casemiro, someone who can control the centre of the pitch, and reports suggest Newcastle would only open talks if a bid exceeded £100 million.

Tonali himself has not exactly slammed the door on leaving. He previously said he was “not closing the door” on a return to Serie A, with Juventus also circling. His contract runs until 2030, so Newcastle hold all the power here, but the club’s financial needs this summer may make a sale hard to resist.

Jadon Sancho

Sancho’s Manchester United contract expires in June, ending a five year stint that cost the club £73 million and delivered very little in return. He spent this season on loan at Aston Villa without ever really nailing down a starting spot. Before that, Chelsea paid a £5 million penalty to send him back to United rather than trigger their buy option.

And yet, Dortmund still want him. The Bundesliga club have officially confirmed their interest in bringing him back for a third stint at Signal Iduna Park, believing familiar surroundings could help him rediscover the form that made him one of Europe’s most feared attackers. The stumbling block is his wages, reportedly £200,000 a week, which will make most clubs hesitate even with no transfer fee attached.

There are also internal concerns at Dortmund about whether Sancho can genuinely return to his best. His peak at that club was real and undeniable. Whether it can be found again at 26, after years of frustration, is the question nobody can answer yet.