Liverpool still hope to make additions to their squad before the transfer window closes in September and have two big names on their list of potential signings with the Reds aiming to bring in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.
Neither move is particularly close with negotiations ongoing though Isak has stopped training with the Newcastle squad and is keen for the move. The Reds have had a £110m bid rejected for the striker and are considering a second bid having raised more funds by completing a £25m sale of Ben Doak to Bournemouth.
Eberechi Eze’s potential move to Tottenham Hotspur is dominating the closing stretch of the summer transfer window, with Crystal Palace negotiating a suitable payment structure in a deal worth more than £55m but the Eagles are also looking to hold onto Guehi despite Liverpool’s interest.
Manchester United continue to endure frustration with their goalkeeper situation, and could rival Manchester City for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma having seemingly ended their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba who looks set to remain with the Seagulls.
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- Liverpool set deadline in pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak
- Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma left out of PSG squad amid Man United links
- Cristian Romero ends transfer speculation by signing new Tottenham contract
- Tottenham edge closer to Eberechi Eze deal with Crystal Palace – but key obstacle remains
- Spurs also line up Savinho alternative
- Wrexham close in on £8m deal for Man City starlet
Will Man Utd make a move for Donnarumma?
14:45
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Mike Jones
It is a transfer that probably needs to happen for Manchester United.
Altay Bayindir’s error against Arsenal on Sunday cost a revamped and renewed United side a point against Arsenal at Old Trafford and PSG’s exiled goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma would improve them immensely.
Donnarumma was again left out of PSG’s squad, this time against Nantes in Ligue 1, after also being omitted from the Super Cup victory over Tottenham.
The Italian has been linked with both Manchester clubs with City perhaps slightly ahead of United in the rumour mill.
Need is more pressing for the team in red though as City have excellent goalkeepers at their disposal in James Trafford, Stefan Ortega and Ederson.
The latter is said to be potentially moving to Galatasaray which will be a factor in their pursuit of Donnarumma.
Liverpool set deadline in pursuit of Alexander Isak
14:37
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Mike Jones
The saga that has rolled on for most of the summer concerns Alexander Isak, Newcastle and Liverpool.
The Premier League champions submitted a £110m bid for Newcastle’s main forward but that was rejected out of hand and the Reds moved to sign Hugo Ekitike.
They have remained interested in Isak but the weekend’s results prove that Newcastle need his services more than Liverpool do.
The latest in this move is that Liverpool have made Isak their priority for the closing weeks of the window but want the deal done sooner than later.
They’ve set a deadline of next week to get an agreement done with Newcastle otherwise they will move on to other targets.
Spurs and Palace close to agreement over Eze
14:33
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Miguel Delaney
Tottneham and Crystal Palace are very close to an agreement for winger Eberechi Eze.
The clubs have been in negotiations and are nearing an understanding over a deal for the 27-year-old.
Gary Neville on Manchester United's 'glaring issue'
14:29
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Mike Jones
The former Manchester United captain and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has picked out a ‘glaring issue’ that the club need to solve during the transfer window.
He said: “There is a glaring issue for United that can't be ignored, and that is that they need to find a goalkeeper, they have to. I am absolutely unequivocal on that.
“It's really unsettling when you don't have a dominant No1 who is dominant in the air, who makes a lot of saves in one on one and saves you points when your defenders make mistakes.
“They might have to magic up some more money in the next week or two or do something on loan.”
Wrexham close in on £8m deal for Man City starlet Callum Doyle
14:20
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Richard Jolly
Wrexham are closing in on an £8m deal for Manchester City defender Callum Doyle that would take their summer spending past £30m.
The 21-year-old is set to become Phil Parkinson’s 10th summer signing while City continue to trim their squad and bring in money by selling youth-team products.
Centre-back Doyle would become the second biggest buy in Wrexham’s history after Nathan Broadhead joined from Ipswich last week in a move that could cost up to £10m.
First Sikh manager at professional British club sets out Morecambe ambition
14:07
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Mike Jones
New Morecambe manager Ashvir Singh Johal is determined to create history and guide the club back into the Football League.
Singh Johal has become the first Sikh boss at a professional British club after the Shrimps confirmed his appointment on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old takes over after the dismissal of Derek Adams, who was sacked on Monday, just a day after new owners Punjab Warriors completed the takeover to prevent the club from extinction.
Eze to Spurs would be 'super buy' says Carragher
13:56
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Mike Jones
"On the back of [James] Maddison being injured, he could play in that position. He could play a wider role as well," Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports News.
"I think he's a super footballer. I thought he was really good at the weekend [at Chelsea], very unfortunate with the free-kick [being disallowed].
"He tried to chip the keeper a couple of times from the halfway line so he's certainly a very confident player at this moment.
"He'd be a super buy, whoever got hold of him."
Galatasaray bid for Costa
13:49
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Mike Jones
Galatasaray have made an offer for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
According to Sky Germany, the Turkish club have bid £17.3m (€20m) plus bonuses for the Portugal goalkeeper, who has been linked with Premier League clubs.
Should Costa move to Turkey then Manchester City’s Ederson would remain at the club and they would probably stop their pursuit of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Garnacho and Simons to Chelsea dependent on sales
13:40
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Mike Jones
Chelsea have their sights on both Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons but will only sign them if they secure sales beforehand.
Two first-team players will need to leave before work on more incomings takes place.
The likeliest options are Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and Tyrique George.
Chelsea would be in a strong position to sign both Garnacho and Simons if they can move on all three players who have interest from within England and across Europe.
Chelsea value Garnacho at about £30m but Man Utd want closer to £50m.
Tottenham edge closer to Eberechi Eze deal with Crystal Palace – but key obstacle remains
13:32
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Miguel Delaney
Tottenham Hotspur have edged closer to a deal to sign Eberechi Eze after encountering difficulties over the weekend in negotiations with Crystal Palace.
The FA Cup holders have made a request over the payment structure of the transfer, with a proposed deal for the England international discussed at £55m plus add-ons.
Middlesbrough sign Nypan
13:24
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Mike Jones
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Sverre Nypan on loan from Manchester City.
City signed the Norway teenager from Rosenborg this summer in a £12.5m deal.
Boro are also set to sign Adilson Malanda from Charlotte FC and loan him back to the MLS club for the rest of their season.
Palace approach El Khannouss
13:15
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Mike Jones
Here’s a situation which could mean a couple of things.
Crystal Palace have approached Leicester City over a move for Bilal El Khannouss according to Sky Sports.
That could have a knock on effect that means Eberechi Eze is out the door as the club were reported to want El Khannouss as a replacement for him.
The El Khannouss deal is allegedly in the region of £30m plus add-ons. Leicester are prepared to do a deal for the 21-year-old as they need further sales to meet their PSR obligations.
Will Burnley strengthen before the end of the window?
13:07
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Mike Jones
Burnley manager Scott Parker said: "There are areas we are looking at. As always, these transfer windows bring their challenges.
“There are players you want to bring in or areas of the squad that you want to constantly to improve, but there are lots of variables that go within that.
"We have a big squad at the moment, so there's no doubt some will be leaving as well.
“In the next two weeks of the window we're looking to try and do some more business to strengthen."
Tottenham identify Monaco star as Savinho alternative
13:00
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Miguel Delaney
Tottenham Hotspur have identified Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as a new target due to the lofty asking price for Manchester City’s Savinho, writes Miguel Delaney.
In addition to the pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, Spurs have looked at the Brazilian winger, who was omitted from the City squad for the Premier League opener at Wolves last weekend, with the 21-year-old facing stiff competition this season to play every week under Pep Guardiola.
City can also call on Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Oscar Bobb and Omar Marmoush to play out wide, though Savinho remains highly-rated by the club since joining from Troyes for £30.8m in 2024.
And Akliouche has now emerged as a viable alternative, having impressed for the Ligue 1 giants last term with seven goals in all competitions and also registering in the first game of the season, a 3-1 win over Le Havre.
Brighton have no intentions to sell Baleba
12:52
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Mike Jones
Brighton CEO Paul Barber has reiterated the club's stance to keep hold of midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Baleba has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.
"We are very much looking forward to Carlos being here for the season," Barber told Sky Sports News.
"No intention whatsoever of seeing Carlos leave us. An important part of our squad and also of our starting eleven for most weeks in the season last year so we're looking forward to seeing what he can do this year.
"We are very happy with Carlos and we are delighted that he'll be here for the season ahead."
Andrews unclear on Wissa situation
12:45
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Mike Jones
Brentford boss Keith Andrews says he doesn’t know what is happening with Yoane Wissa’s situation but that there has been no change.
"It's a day-by-day one in terms of Wiss," the Irishman said. "As far as I know nothing else has happened today, definitely didn't yesterday, so as it was really.
"I have no idea what the situation will be, I have been up here since yesterday so we will deal with that during the week.
"Hopefully it can resolve itself sooner rather than later.
"We're always looking and there's a clear plan at the club if a player leaves."
The Leeds logic behind their ‘magical night’ – and why it could last
12:37
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Richard Jolly
Five years ago, Leeds United marked their return to the Premier League with a helter-skelter affair against opposition from Merseyside. Marcelo Bielsa’s side lost 4-3 to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in a classic. In 2025, there was a superficial similarity in the fixture list, none whatsoever in the game but Leeds could savour an outcome they preferred. Everton were beaten 1-0 and, for the second time in the opening round of games, a promoted club tasted victory.
Daniel Farke’s Leeds will never have the romance of Bielsa’s but a prosaic win qualified as a “really magic night” for a manager who entered his 50th Premier League game with just six wins to his name but who could claim the meagre resources at Norwich accounted for that record.
Brentford blocking Wissa move
12:25
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Mike Jones
talkSPORT say that Brentford are continuing to block Yoane Wissa’s potential move to Newcastle.
The signing of Dango Ouattara, for a club record fee, was to replace Bryan Mbeumo after his move to Manchester United and the Bees want another forward before Wissa can leave.
Sky Sports News also reported last week that Wissa’s representatives were assured Brentford would engage with Newcastle if there was movement on forward reinforcements.
Newcastle are not expected to offer above £40m who could play into things as well.
Why has Bournemouth's new signing changed his name?
12:19
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Mike Jones
Bournemouth’s new signing Ben Gannon Doak arrived from Liverpool where he was registered as Ben Doak.
The Scotland international wishes to be known as Gannon Doak to reflect both of his parents' names asked for the switch when signing his a five-year deal.
Sky Sports reports that Gannon Doak is viewed as a replacement for Luis Sinisterra, who is set to join Brazilian side Cruzeiro on loan.
Spurs line up Savinho alternative
12:13
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Miguel Delaney
Tottenham were interested in bringing Manchester City midfielder Savinho to the club this summer but it seems likely that the 21-year-old will remain at the Etihad.
Spurs are now looking at Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as an alternative.
Akliouche is 23-years-old and scored five goals with 10 assists in 32 matches for Monaco last season.
Bournemouth complete signing of Ben Gannon Doak from Liverpool
12:10
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Mike Jones
Bournemouth have completed the signing of Ben Gannon Doak from Liverpool in a deal worth £25m.
The 19-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Vitality Stadium.
The agreement between the two Premier League clubs also includes a buy-back option for the Reds.
Why Liverpool have chosen Parma sensation Giovanni Leoni as Virgil van Dijk’s successor
12:02
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Ben McAleer
The concept of “winning” a transfer window more often than not boils down to how many players a team has signed.
That being said, Liverpool could make a genuine claim to the crown with their summer business.
Losing Trent Alexander-Arnold hurt, though to do so for £10m in order for the right-back to participate in the Club World Cup softened the blow of a potential free exit.
Villa 'alert' to spending rules
11:53
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Mike Jones
"We are keeping balance, and we are respecting the rules," Unai Emery said about Aston Villa’s transfer window with both Leon Bailey and Jacob Ramsey having left the club.
Emery added: "We are being competitive in the transfer window. Since I arrived here, we have done fantastic windows, in January and the summer. We now have to be intelligent and alert in everything.
"I think the most important is how we are building the team, trying to get as strong as possible with the players we have.
"The club is working fantastic, and we are ambitious. We are ambitious, respecting the rules too, trying to get the best players possible.
"We are not going to rest in case we can be with an option in the transfer window."
Wrexham close in on £8m deal for Man City starlet
11:46
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Richard Jolly
Wrexham are closing in on an £8m deal for Manchester City defender Callum Doyle that would take their summer spending past £30m, writes Richard Jolly.
The 21-year-old is set to become Phil Parkinson’s 10th summer signing while City continue to trim their squad and bring in money by selling youth-team products.
Centre-back Doyle would become the second biggest buy in Wrexham’s history after Nathan Broadhead joined from Ipswich last week in a move that could cost up to £10m.
Roma reach agreement to sign Bailey
11:37
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Mike Jones
Roma have reached an agreement with Aston Villa for Leon Bailey.
The Jamaica international is set to sign on an initial season-long loan pending a medical.
There is a loan fee of £1.7m (€2m). The agreement also contains the option to buy the winger for around £19m (€22m).
Fulham still hold interest in Nelson
11:28
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports say Fulham’s interest in Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson remains.
Nelson wants to make the move and all options are understood to be on the table – including a loan with an obligation.
The winger spent last season on loan at Fulham, but a serious hamstring injury kept him out for the last six months of the season.
Gunners open to sales
11:20
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Mike Jones
Arsenal are also open to offers for Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira and Albert Sambi Lokonga.
Fenerbahce have shown interest in Zinchenko and Stuttgart are still pushing for a deal for Vieira.
Crystal Palace line up Marc Guehi contingency plan amid Liverpool interest
11:12
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Miguel Delaney
Crystal Palace are considering Rennes talent Jeremy Jacquet should Marc Guehi join Liverpool, although that move remains very much in the balance.
The Selhurst Park club have been open to selling Guehi this summer given his contract expires next year, but there has recently been a £10m difference in valuation between themselves and Liverpool. While the Anfield hierarchy are not budging from £35m, Palace are insistent on £45m.
Saka admits Arsenal were 'not great' against Man Utd
11:03
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Mike Jones
“It was not a great performance,” Bukayo Saka said of Arsenal’s win over Manchester United last Sunday.
“We are happy with the three points, to come away from Old Trafford with a win.
“We were not up to our usual standards, the basics, sloppy giveaways.
“Our decision making was not great and that cost us and gave United a lot of momentum. We did not get punished for it but we cannot do it every game.”
Porto interested in Kiwior
10:55
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Mike Jones
Porto have shown interest in Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior.
Arsenal are willing to listen to suitable offers for the defender, who has three years left on his deal.
But, Sky Sports says there is a gap in valuation between Porto and Arsenal at present.
Fenerbahce want Alvarez
10:47
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Mike Jones
Fenerbahce are in talks over the signing of West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez.
The deal being discussed is a loan which includes an option to buy.
The Hammers want a loan fee before a deal can be made and Alvarez’s departure would open up space on the wage bill for new signings.
Cristian Romero ends transfer speculation by signing new Tottenham contract
10:39
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Mike Jones
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has ended uncertainty over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the club.
The 27-year-old Argentina centre-back, who had been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, was named as Spurs' new skipper on Wednesday following the departure of Son Heung Min.
Leeds not done spending yet, says Daniel Farke
10:30
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Mike Jones
Daniel Farke insists Leeds' hierarchy remains committed to further strengthening his squad before the transfer window closes.
Farke, who declared there was "still business to be done", said: "I like to speak openly and honestly about our status and I've given praise to our key people so far. We're on a really good path.
"We've done lots in central defence, central midfield and the goalkeeping position, also the full-back position.
"I've also made it clear we need to strengthen our squad, perhaps one more full-back, and especially the offence.
"With Dominic it's a first step, an important step for us of course. But there is still business to be done."
Liverpool’s summer sales set to exceed £200m
10:23
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Mike Jones
Liverpool are about to pass the £20mm mark in player sales this summer with teenage winger Ben Doak set to complete a move to Bournemouth.
It is understood that the 19-year-old is on the verge of finalising his transfer to the south coast in a £25m deal.
He follows Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Caoimhin Kelleher and Jarell Quansah out of the club this summer, with the income from those sales going a long way to offset a transfer spend in excess of £300m.
James McAtee explains why he left Manchester City
10:16
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Mike Jones
James McAtee has signed a five-year deal at the City Ground after Nottingham Forest beat off competition from a host of other clubs who were interested in the 22-year-old.
He said: “I feel ready for a new challenge and the club had a great season last year so I want to help build on that and show what I can do.
“I’m so happy to be here and really looking forward to getting started with my new teammates and I know the ambition of everyone associated with the club which is something I want to be a part of.”
Donnarumma setback for City
10:08
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Mike Jones
Manchester City are interested in bringing Gianluigi Donnarumma to the club but have hit a snag.
With Donnarumma out of favour at PSG, City thought to pounce but his arrival was dependent on Ederson leaving the club.
The Brazilian was touted for a move to Galatasaray which now seems unlikely to happen as the Turkish side have reportedly moved on to other targets.
City already have James Trafford and Stefan Ortega on the books as well so adding a fourth goalkeeper would be less than ideal.
Why was Hojlund left out of Man Utd squad?
10:00
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Mike Jones
Rasmus Hojlund was not involved at all for Manchester United in their opening game of the new Premier League season against Arsenal.
Ruben Amorim says the decision to leave him out was not transfer related.
Amorim explained: "No, it’s a fight for the places, we’ll see what is going to happen on the market, different characteristics.
“So Rasmus has the same characteristics of Benjamin Sesko, so sometimes we need to choose."
Leeds in talks over AC Milan forward as Daniel Farke makes transfer priority clear
09:54
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Richard Jolly
Leeds are advancing in talks with AC Milan for Noah Okafor as Daniel Farke looks to strengthen his forward line.
The promoted club have made eight summer signings but want to add to their attack and are progressing in their attempts to sign the Switzerland winger.
Okafor, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Napoli, could join the exodus from AC Milan after Tijjani Reijnders, Theo Hernandez and Malick Thiaw were sold.
Echeverri to go out on loan?
09:48
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Mike Jones
Manchester City have decisions to make.
Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund have offered to sign Claudio Echeverri on loan for the season.
Their offer also reportedly includes an option to buy Echeverri but it is not clear whether City are open to that.
He has only made one Premier League appearance for the club and would help in reducing Pep Guardiola’s squad.
Wolves sign new right-back
09:43
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Mike Jones
Wolves have confirmed the signing of right-back Jackson Tchatchoua.
