Football365 highlights a selection of tempting player and staff release clauses under £100m that could viably be triggered in the near future. This curated overview examines potential bargains and prominent targets across Europe.
Goalkeepers with Tempting Release Clauses
Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro has drawn links to Aston Villa and Newcastle, though he has spent his entire career in Spain and earned two caps for the national team. His release clause has dropped significantly to £10.4m as his contract expiration approaches. Meanwhile, Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa has attracted past interest from Manchester United and monitoring from Newcastle, with suggestions that Porto might not demand his full £51.9m valuation.
Defenders with Tempting Release Clauses
Bayer Leverkusen central defender Edmond Tapsoba was previously linked with a £50m bid from Newcastle in the summer of 2025, though his full clause is reportedly worth £86.2m. Castello Lukeba of Leipzig has drawn attention from Liverpool, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, with potential indications that the club might accept less than his £68.9m release clause. Osasuna center-half Enzo Boyomo, admired by Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, features a £21m release clause following his move to Pamplona.
Midfielders with Tempting Release Clauses
Sporting placed a £69m release clause on Italian midfielder Issa Doumbia upon signing him to a five-year deal. Elsewhere, attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov has impressed scouts from Arsenal and Liverpool after scoring in the Champions League for Galatasaray against Barcelona and Lille, though whether a £50m valuation will be met remains uncertain.
Forwards with Tempting Release Clauses
Samu Aghehowa previously drew interest from Chelsea before joining Porto, where strong form has brought attention regarding an £86.3m interest level. Vangelis Pavlidis caught the eye of Newcastle before valuation concerns arose, subsequently posting two 30-goal campaigns with Benfica. Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams extended his contract until 2035 but retains a £77.6m release clause, keeping Arsenal among interested parties.
Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo carries a £51.6m release clause as a substantial investment for potential suitors. Sporting values Flavio Goncalves at potentially £100m in the future, though Chelsea and Manchester United could secure him now for a guaranteed £50.2m. Valencia increased right-winger David Otorbi’s release clause to £50.2m after Liverpool registered interest in a previous £25m figure. Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli is also available for around £50.2m, drawing close monitoring from Paris Saint-Germain and former club Barcelona, who hold a sell-on clause.
Sporting Directors with Tempting Release Clauses
Markus Krosche resigned from his role as Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director but remains under contract until 2028 with adjusted terms. AC Milan would reportedly have to pay between £5.8m and £4.1m to release him from that agreement.
