Transfer Rumors and News: Chelsea’s Bold Move and Bayern’s Renewed Interest
March 14, 2025, marks a significant day in the world of soccer transfers, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich making headlines. Chelsea has agreed to sign Sporting CP’s promising wing-back, Geovany Quenda, while Bayern Munich has reignited their interest in Athletic Club’s talented winger, Nico Williams. Let’s dive into the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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Trending Rumors
In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea has swooped in to sign Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP, beating Manchester United to the punch. According to Fabrizio Romano, Quenda, who is just 17 years old, was initially set to move to Old Trafford for around €60m to reunite with his former boss Ruben Amorim. However, after a secret medical at Chelsea, the Portugal U21 international will join the club in 2026 on a seven-year contract for around €50m, staying at Sporting on loan next season.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich is back in the race to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club. As reported by Bild, Williams, 22, is one of Europe’s top young talents, with clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal, and Manchester City also interested. Bayern is determined to secure the Spain international’s signature by paying his €58m release clause.
AC Milan has decided against signing João Félix permanently, leaving the Chelsea forward’s future uncertain. According to Calciomercato, the 25-year-old has yet to score in Serie A since joining Milan on loan in January. Although Milan has the option to sign Félix for around €41m-€45m, off-field issues have stalled their transfer plans.
Liverpool is eyeing young Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis as a potential alternative to Nico Schlotterbeck, reports BILD. The Reds are reportedly looking to recruit a center-back this summer, and Koulierakis, 21, has had a breakout season in the Bundesliga. The Greece international could be available for as little as €15m, a much lower fee than what Liverpool would likely pay for Borussia Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck.
Several MLS clubs are interested in signing Timo Werner after Tottenham Hotspur decided not to exercise their purchase option, reports TeamTalk. The Germany international is set to return to RB Leipzig this summer, with his future uncertain. The New York Red Bulls are particularly keen on signing Werner, whose contract expires in 2026. According to TeamTalk, the 29-year-old is interested in moving to MLS later this year to rejuvenate his career after a disappointing loan spell in North London.
Expert Take
ESPN writer Tor-Kristian Karlsen explores why clubs might be keen on Sporting’s 17-year-old winger Geovany Quenda.
Since the start of the season, Quenda’s career has taken off. Not only did he make his first-team debut — he scored on that occasion, which made him Sporting’s youngest-ever goal scorer at senior level (beating Cristiano Ronaldo in the process) — he was also called up to the senior Portugal side last year.
Fielded as an orthodox right winger in Portugal’s U17 side at the European Championship in June, the left-footed youngster made the Team of the Tournament. But, at Sporting, former boss Ruben Amorim entrusted him with added defensive responsibilities at right wing-back — a move that few would’ve envisaged months ago — and he rose to the challenge, putting in a string of positive performances at both ends of the pitch.
Quenda brings enthusiasm, a high work-rate and conviction in attacking 1v1s. And, at 17, he has a high developmental ceiling. There’s still work to be done on his decision-making and end product, and the idea of using him as a wing-back in the Premier League appears premature. But Quenda’s change of pace, 1v1 skills and technical ability make him an exhilarating prospect.
Other Rumors
Real Madrid is eyeing a summer move for 24-year-old Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, who would be open to joining the Spanish giants. (TEAMTalk)
If they were to do a deal, Chelsea would want a swap for 25-year-old midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in return. (FourFourTwo)
Arsenal is chasing a deal to sign Newcastle’s 27-year-old midfielder Bruno Guimarães this summer. (The Sun)
William Saliba has no intention of leaving Arsenal despite Real Madrid being ready to pay a world-record fee for the 23-year-old defender. (Fabrizio Romano)
Real Madrid is also interested in signing Bournemouth’s 19-year-old centre-back Dean Huijsen. (AS)
Liverpool and Manchester City are keeping a close eye on former Chelsea defender Ola Aina, who has impressed for Nottingham Forest. (TBR)
Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, 25, is being tracked by Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United. (CaughtOffside)
Liverpool and Arsenal have scouted 17-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his impressive displays this season. (TBR)
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is ready to sign a long-term contract now he has fully recovered from an ankle injury. (Cadena SER)
Everton is eyeing a summer move for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff. (TalkSPORT)
Empoli centre-back Luca Marianucci is set to join Napoli for around €10m after reaching a verbal agreement with the Serie A giants. (Fabrizio Romano)
Originally Written by: Tom Fenton
