De Paul, under contract with Atlético until June 2026, is eager to make the move sooner rather than later, though a post-World Cup 2026 transfer remains on the table. The summer transfer window is slowly heating up,

Lionel Messi is expected to be starring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Argentina attempts to repeat as champions and win its fourth overall title. But there has been some recent buzz over Messi's club situation as the 38-year-old's contract at Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of 2025.