USMNT transfers: Weah pushes for Marseille, Turner set for Lyon

USMNT transfers roundup

USMNT transfers momentum is gathering pace as Europe’s window accelerates. Juventus winger Tim Weah has reportedly told his camp he favors a switch to Olympique Marseille, eager for the regular minutes that eluded him in Turin last term. Across France, goalkeeper Matt Turner is closing on a move from Nottingham Forest to Olympique Lyonnais after positive talks between the clubs, a move that would keep him in a top-five league ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.

Championship deals heating up

Derby County appear close to sealing a permanent transfer for Patrick Agyemang, the Charlotte FC striker who starred on loan at Queens Park Rangers. Promotion rivals Portsmouth are sounding out former D.C. United talent Griffin Yow, while Southampton have already snapped up Damion Downs from Köln to bolster their forward line.

Midfield market watch

Milan’s Yunus Musah is attracting fresh interest from Atlético Madrid, and Johnny Cardoso could follow fellow Brazilians to Spain with Betis monitoring the Internacional anchor. Norwich striker Josh Sargent is also on Bundesliga shortlists after his 16-goal Championship campaign.

Youth contracts locked in

Brentford handed teenage keeper Julian Eyestone a multi-year extension, and Augsburg secured U-19 defender Noahkai Banks, underlining continued faith in American prospects.

Ligue 1 pull for USMNT transfers

Should both Weah and Turner land in Ligue 1, they would join Folarin Balogun and Brenden Aaronson in a league that has quietly become a proving ground for U.S. internationals seeking tactical refinement and consistent match time.

Opinion: A summer exodus into France could benefit Gregg Berhalter’s roster. Regular starts in a technically demanding league should sharpen Weah’s decision-making and restore Turner’s shot-stopping rhythm—two boxes the USMNT must tick before 2026.