Liverpool have still yet to complete their first signing of the transfer window, which shuts on Friday - but two incoming deals could be quickly completed after Giorgi Mamardashvili had a medical and news emerged of interest in Juventus winger Federico Chiesa.
Meanwhile the future of Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling is still unclear; he has been linked with Manchester United most recently but although reports say he’s open to a move to Old Trafford, talks with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy have to take place first over his £300,000 a week wages and what happens to it if he moves on a lower salary elsewhere. Chelsea, meanwhile, want Jadon Sancho in a swap deal - and Victor Osimhen’s agent gave the Blues a boost by saying he’s not going to Saudi Arabia.
Elsewhere, there are reports and rumours surrounding Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse and Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard, as more deals try to get crammed in before deadline day.
Follow the latest transfer news and updates in today’s live blog below:
Transfer rumours LIVE - Latest deals and links on Tuesday
- Arsenal sign Mikel Merino
- Man United finally agree terms on Manuel Ugarte transfer
- Osimhen prefers move to European club over Saudi Arabia in boost for Chelsea
- Chelsea also making moves to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford
- Liverpool complete first signing of summer transfer window
- Reds also exploring deal for Juve winger Chiesa
- Sterling-Sancho swap deal possible
Brentford reject Wissa bid
22:30
Mike Jones
Sky Sports News are reporting that Brentford have rejected a £15m bid for striker Yoane Wissa from Nottingham Forest.
The Bees want to keep the 27-year-old forward who has started the season strongly especially with the possibility that Ivan Toney, who has not played for Brentford yet this season, may move away from the club before the end of the transfer window.
Wolves are also keeping an eye on the situation as they hope to bring in more reinforcements but it seems as though any move for Wissa will be difficult to get over the line.
James Trafford wanted by Newcastle in loan-to-buy deal
22:00
Mike Jones
England’s third-or-fourth-choice stopper James Trafford is seen by many as an international goalkeeper in the making - and Newcastle United want to make sure he’s theirs for the long haul.
The Guardian report they have made a new bid for the Burnley man, having already been turned down for £15m.
A loan deal for this season with an obligation to buy him next summer is on the agenda this time, but one of those ahead of him for England - Nick Pope - is of course the senior stopper at St. James’ Park.
Meanwhile, Martin Dubravka is expected to leave, while new signing Odysseas Vlachodimos would also have to leave on loan if Trafford arrives.
Oxlade-Chamberlain could return to England
21:45
Mike Jones
Former Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been playing in Turkey with Besiktas most recently, but he has offers to leave the Super Lig reports national outlet Sports Digitale.
One is from the Premier League, with Brentford keen on signing him and having opened talks with Besiktas over the move.
However, it’s not certain he’ll return, as Eredivisie side Ajax also want him - such a move would reunite the 31-year-old with former Reds teammate Jordan Henderson, who is also in Netherlands these days.
Palace close to Nketiah deal
21:30
Mike Jones
Crystal Palace are set to be very busy in the last few days of the window - they look to be in pole position to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal, having almost agreed a deal for £25m plus £5m in add-ons.
The Athletic report they have moved ahead of Nottingham Forest, who had already bid for the striker earlier in the summer, as Oliver Glasner looks to set his squad for the season ahead.
With Forest also seeing Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez reject their offer, it suddenly leaves them short of a key position they wanted to upgrade this window.
Napoli set to sign Premier League midfield duo
21:15
Mike Jones
On that McTominay news - he’s not the only midfielder set to head to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Yesterday Man United agreed a fee of around £25m to sell the Scot to the Serie A side and his new sidekick in the middle might be a fellow current Premier League player...and fellow Scot.
Brighton are set to sell Billy Gilmour to the same side, a £12.5m deal agreed on Monday according to reports, having played 46 times in the league for the Seagulls since signing two years ago.
Rio Ferdinand questions Manchester United’s sale of Scott McTominay to Napoli
21:00
Mike Jones
Rio Ferdinand has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli.
The Scotland midfielder is set to join the Serie A side after the two clubs reached agreement on a deal worth in the region of £25m.
The 27-year-old came through the Manchester United academy and has made more than 250 appearances since his senior debut in 2017.
While McTominay has not necessarily commanded a key role during his time at Old Trafford, the midfielder has regularly popped up with key goals, including in the comeback quarter-final victory over Liverpool en route to FA Cup success last year.
And citing the impact of some key Manchester United squad men of his era, Ferdinand suggested that Erik ten Hag and the club’s hierarchy were taking a “gamble” in selling the Scot.
Liverpool line up cut-price move for Federico Chiesa
20:45
Mike Jones
Liverpool are interested in Italy winger Federico Chiesa and are weighing up a move.
Chiesa is out of favour at Juventus and has been omitted from their squad for the first two games of the season by new manager Thiago Motta.
And Liverpool are considering whether to bring him in to strengthen their attacking options as they finally begin to add to the squad Arne Slot inherited from Jurgen Klopp.
Richard Jolly has more details:
Palace and Newcastle in ‘advanced talks’ over £70m Guehi
20:30
Mike Jones
The saga of the summer has been Marc Guehi and a possible move to Newcastle United - with Crystal Palace standing firm on their valuation.
Several bids from the Magpies have been knocked back but the Mail are now reporting “advanced talks” over a “near £70m” move are taking place and Guehi will decide his future now, with an agreement “close”.
Palace themselves are honing in on Maxence Lacroix, though reports say that is regardless of Guehi leaving.
Chelsea receive Osimhen boost
20:15
Mike Jones
Victor Osimhen’s agent has given a massive boost to the Blues by making it clear they won’t be competing with Saudi Pro League teams to sign him.
“Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction,” Roberto Calenda’s statement said. “He made history and when there were major offers we always accepted the club’s decisions.
“As I said, he is not a package to be shipped far away to make room for new prophets.
“Victor was elected African footballer of the year, eighth at the Ballon d’Or, he still has so much to do in Europe. There needs to be respect and balance.”
With PSG seemingly out of the running, Chelsea may have a clear line to the Nigerian striker - while the i report he will “wait and see” which offers arrive.
Liverpool complete first signing of summer transfer window
20:07
Mike Jones
Liverpool have made their first signing of the Arne Slot era by bringing in Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
They have paid Valencia an initial £25m for the 23-year-old, with the possibility of a further £4m in add-ons, and he has signed a long-term contract at Anfield.
As expected, Mamardashvili will spend the season on loan with Valencia before linking up with Liverpool next summer.
Solomon heading to Leeds
20:00
Mike Jones
Tottenham’s Manor Solomon has completed a season-long loan move to Leeds United.
Solomon joined Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal in July of last year.
He featured in five of Spurs’ opening seven matches, in which they went unbeaten in the Premier League. He then picked up an injury at the end of September which ended his season.
Spurs have since replaced him in the squad and now have moved on.
Chelsea and Man Utd working on swap deal
19:45
Mike Jones
Chelsea and Manchester United are in talks over two separate deals for Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling.
The possibility of Sancho signing for Chelsea and Sterling joining United is now being seriously considered.
Chelsea’s proposal to United was always going to involve a player moving the other way as they look to get some wages off the books. The two players involved in negotiations are believed to be Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling.
Chilwell was ruled out by United and any deal for Sterling would have to make financial sense for United given the wages involved.
All deals are being discussed – a loan, a loan with an obligation and a permanent deal.
Leeds in talks for Tanaka
19:30
Mike Jones
Leeds United have opened talks with Fortuna Dusseldorf over a deal for midfielder Ao Tanaka.
They want to add a midfielder before the end of the window and have already had bids for Sheffield United‘s Gus Hamer and FC Koln midfielder Dean Ljubicic rejected in this transfer window.
Wolves close to deal for Johnstone
19:15
Mike Jones
Wolves are close to agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. The clubs are still negotiating the final fee and Wolves are still working on personal terms.
But it appears the Midlands club have moved ahead of others for his signature.
Everton want Mangala
19:00
Mike Jones
Sky Sports News say that Everton are interested in signing Lyon defensive midfielder Orel Mangala.
Talks have taken place between the two clubs for the 26-year-old and are said to have progressed to the stage Mangala is preparing for a medical.
The Belgium international only joined the French club on a permanent deal from Nottingham Forest last month, following a brief loan spell.
Manchester United on verge of completing £50m transfer for PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte
18:45
Mike Jones
Manchester United are close to landing their main midfield target this summer after agreeing a £50.7m deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte.
The FA Cup winners will pay an initial €50m for the 23-year-old, with a possible extra €10m in add-ons, and he will undergo a medical.
Ugarte’s arrival will take their summer spending to around £200m after buying centre-backs Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, full-back Noussair Mazraoui and forward Joshua Zirkzee.
A strong and positive character – Mikel Merino the perfect fit for Arsenal
18:30
Mike Jones
Arsenal have completed the signing of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.
An agreement in principle was struck on Thursday night between the clubs for an initial £28.4million transfer with a further £4.2m in add-ons, the PA news agency understands.
Merino completed his medical over the weekend and has been unveiled as an Arsenal player on a long-term contract.
Andros Townsend left in limbo by new club’s transfer ban: ‘I don’t know who owns me’
18:15
Harry Latham-Coyle
Andros Townsend has been left in transfer limbo after leaving Luton Town with new club Antalyaspor unable to register the winger.
Townsend has signed a contract with the Turkish club after making the decision to depart English football, but his move came after Fifa imposed a transfer ban on the Super Lig side.
It means that while he is able to train with his teammates, the 33-year-old cannot be officially announced as an Antalyaspor player or feature in matches.
Former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny announces retirement from football
18:00
Mike Jones
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has announced his retirement from professional football.
The 34-year-old explained his decision in an emotional Instagram post, where he admitted after an 18-year career that his heart is “not there anymore”.
Szczesny began his career as a youth player with Arsenal after moving to north London at 16-years-old and made his senior debut for the club in September 2009.
Blackburn fancy Cantwell
17:50
Mike Jones
Blackburn Rovers are considering a move for Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell.
The 26-year-old has submitted a transfer request with the Scottish side amid interest from the Championship club. He joined Rangers from Norwich last January and scored 14 goals, creating a further 12 goals in 64 games.
6 players expected to move on before the summer transfer window shuts
17:40
Mike Jones
Scott McTominay
Fulham have been interested in a deal for Scotland international McTominay, but United’s reported asking price of £30m could prove a sticking point. Italian side Napoli are another possible destination, but McTominay’s departure could first require reinforcements brought into Old Trafford.
6 players expected to move on before the summer transfer window shuts
17:30
Mike Jones
Ben Chilwell
Like Sterling, England defender Chilwell has found himself frozen out at Chelsea, training away from the rest of the first-team squad. The 27-year-old left-back is a reported target for Manchester United, who are in need of experienced cover for Luke Shaw.
6 players expected to move on before the summer transfer window shuts
17:20
Mike Jones
Marc Guehi
Crystal Palace defender Guehi was one of the most impressive performers for England at Euro 2024 and has returned to club action a man in demand. Newcastle have reportedly had several offers rejected – including one worth £60m plus £5m in add-ons – and it remains to be seen if Palace will hold out through to the transfer deadline.
6 players expected to move on before the summer transfer window shuts
17:10
Mike Jones
Aaron Ramsdale
England goalkeeper Ramsdale fell out of favour at Arsenal last season, with David Raya taking over as Mikel Arteta’s regular number one. The 26-year-old has been attracting plenty of interest, with Wolves offering a season-long loan and Southampton also linked with a deal ahead of deadline day.
6 players expected to move on before the summer transfer window shuts
17:00
Mike Jones
Ivan Toney
Brentford striker Toney continues to be linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli ahead of the window closing. The England international was left out of the Bees’ opening game against Crystal Palace because of the “transfer interest” but as yet, no firm deal appears close.
6 players expected to move on before the summer transfer window shuts
16:50
Mike Jones
Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling has no expectation of featuring for Chelsea this season after being told by head coach Enzo Maresca that he is not in his plans after being left out of the Premier League opener against Manchester City. Sterling, 29, is said to be keen to remain in England, with Aston Villa touted as a possible destination.
Steve Clarke insists he did not ponder quitting Scotland job amid Euros fallout
16:40
Mike Jones
Steve Clarke insisted he did not consider quitting as Scotland manager despite being heavily criticised in the aftermath of his team’s European Championship group-stage exit earlier this summer.
After naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal, the 60-year-old faced the media at Hampden on Tuesday for the first time since the tournament-ending defeat by Hungary in Stuttgart in June.
Asked if he had pondered walking away in the wake of the Euros disappointment, Clake said: “No.”
Iraola on Kepa
16:30
Mike Jones
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on Kepa Arrizabalaga joining Bournemouth on loan: “We have to wait and see where the situation finishes.
“I think we have not played together any game, but I know him. He was an academy player when I was a first team player [at Athletic Bilbao] - I don’t think we have ever played together.
“He comes from Chelsea and Madrid - two very good clubs. He is used to the pressure that comes with playing.”
Premier League spending down as window enters its final week
16:20
Mike Jones
As the transfer window enters its final week, the BBC reports that Premier League spending is down a mammoth £800m on last year’s levels.
Referencing data from Football Transfers, BBC Sport says that clubs spent £2.3bn last summer, but have forked out ‘just’ £1.5bn so far this summer.
Nevertheless, this amount remains far above the amounts spent in Europe’s other main leagues, with Serie A spending the second largest amount at £617m.
Ligue 1 clubs have spent £528m, with La Liga having spent almost £438m and the Bundesliga spending £462m so far.
In terms of the number of deals done, there have been 105 deals in both the Premier League and La Liga, with 135 done in the Bundesliga, 115 done in Serie A and just 78 done in Ligue 1.
Sterling “prioritising Chelsea contract situation before any transfer talks”
16:10
Mike Jones
The Athletic reports that it is Raheem Sterling’s intention to “resolve his contractual situation” with Chelsea before discussing a move away with other clubs.
Sterling has three years left on his contract, with a weekly wage of more than £300,000, though he has been told he is not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans for the future.
The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Manchester United among others, but he wants “further dialogue with Chelsea in the coming days, prior to potentially choosing a new club,” says David Ornstein.
Mikel Arteta on Mikel Merino purchase
16:03
Mike Jones
The Arsenal boss spoke about his new signing saying:
“Mikel is a player who will bring us huge quality with his experience and versatility. He has played at the top of the game at both club and international level for a number of seasons now.
“Mikel will make our squad significantly stronger, with his technical ability, together with his strong and positive character and personality.
“As we all saw in the summer, Mikel is also a winner, with his strong performances throughout the Euros helping Spain win the tournament. We are delighted to welcome Mikel and his family to the club and can’t wait to start working with him.”
James Rodriguez has completed a move to Madrid-based side Rayo Vallecano.
16:00
Mike Jones
The Colombian, winner of the 2014 World Cup golden boot and this year’s ‘best player’ award at the Copa America, was a free agent after terminating his contract with Sao Paulo.
He joins the La Liga side on a one-year contract, with an option for an additional year.
Arsenal complete Merino signing
15:57
Mike Jones
Arsenal have completed the signing of Spain international Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.
The tow clubs have agreed a fee of £31.64m (split between £27.42m + £4.22m in add ons). The midfielder has signed a four-year deal at the Emirates, with the option for a further 12 months.
Merino becomes Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Tommy Setford and Riccardo Calafiori, as well as the permanent acquisition of David Raya.
Nottingham Forest turn to Santi Gimenez
15:50
Mike Jones
Fabrizio Romano reports that Forest are now focusing more on Santiago Gimenez of Feyenoord as their striker signing. Forest’s latest proposal was for a fee of €33m with add-ons, making it a club record sale for Feyenoord.
Romano added that Gimenez is “open to the move”, but it is “now up to the clubs again” to iron out the terms of a deal.
More recently, Ben Jacobs reports that “Forest are close to a £30m agreement with Feyenoord” for the Mexican striker.
Ugarte agrees personal terms with Man Utd
15:46
Mike Jones
Fabrizio Romano says that Manuel Ugarte and his team have approved the personal terms for his potential move to Manchester United this summer.
The midfielder will be signed to a five-year contract with an option for further year. Paris Saint-Germain will have a sell-on clause included in package worth €35m plus €10m add-ons.
Manuel Ugarte’s camp has already approved a five year contract at Man United with an option for further year.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain will have a sell-on clause included in package worth €35m plus €10m add-ons. pic.twitter.com/9oog7foELC
West Ham transfer rumours
15:40
Mike Jones
Plenty still going on at West Ham ahead of the window closing on Friday.
The London club are still chasing PSG midfielder Carlos Soler, with talks ongoing between the clubs, and reports are also linking them with former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, who is currently at Roma.
Several players could leave the Hammers too, with James War-Prowse, Maxwel Cornet and Nayef Aguerd all up for sale. Defender Kurt Zouma has seen a move to UAE club Shabab Al-Ahly fall through, though there is interest from Saudi in the Frenchman, report Sky.
How Ilkay Gundogan came to reunite with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City – and what might come next
15:30
Mike Jones
Ilkay Gundogan was the creator who became captain. Now he is the confidant who could become a coach. Pep Guardiola rarely re-signs players but he broke a personal rule to be reunited with the German. They are the neighbours who may be found side by side in a dugout in the future.
Gundogan was Guardiola’s first signing for Manchester City; should the manager leave when his contract expires next summer, he may prove his last, as well. But even then, their alliance could be renewed. They were separated for a year when Gundogan joined Barcelona. Perhaps it gave Guardiola a mole in the Catalan camp. Certainly each had a sounding board. And it meant that, when Gundogan mooted the idea of the summer’s most sensational comeback, he was confident of the answer.
“We were in touch throughout last year,” Gundogan said. “We had more than a couple of phone calls. I went to his childhood club and he’s still a big fan of FC Barcelona, he doesn’t make a secret out of it because he’s from there and it’s the club he loves.
“And when I put it out there, the idea, he loved it, and he said, ‘let’s try to do it’. From there, everything happened very quickly.”
Chelsea or Saudi for Osimhen?
15:20
Mike Jones
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has long been a rumoured target for Chelsea, who have agreed a deal to sell Romelu Lukaku to the Italian club.
And it has been expected that, following the completion of that deal, Chelsea would swoop for the Nigerian striker.
However, Sky Sports reports that “interest remains from an Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli for Victor Osimhen, who are pushing hard to sign the Napoli striker”.
In addition, “it is likely that a club-to-club agreement can be reached on more satisfactory terms than Chelsea and PSG”.
Nevertheless, the report adds that for Al Ahli, “it might be more difficult to reach an agreement with Osimhen” himself.
“Interested clubs are thought to holding on until the final few days as they sense Napoli may get desperate to sell,” adds Sky.
Nunes set to leave City?
15:10
Mike Jones
The Mirror are also reporting that Pep Guardiola is ready to give the green light to the departure of midfielder Matheus Nunes.
The Portuguese made just 17 appearances in his debut season since a £53m move, and Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle are all reportedly interested in the former Wolves man.
With the return of Ilkay Gundogan, the Portugal man has fallen “even further down the pecking order” at City.
Chelsea interested in a Sancho-Sterling swap deal
15:00
Mike Jones
This would be one of the stories of the window if this came true.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Chelsea are interested in a swap deal with Manchester United for Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling.
Several outlets have reported that Chelsea are considering the move for the out-of-favour United winger, and they are also supposedly hoping that United might be interested in their own out-of-favour winger, Raheem Sterling.
The Telegraph adds that Juventus are the other club interested in Sancho, and “at present, the Serie A club looks a more likely destination”.
United would reportedly want around £40m for the England international, “ but a loan with an obligation to buy appears to be the most likely offer at this stage”.
Any deal is further complicated by his wage demands, as “ it is unlikely that any club would want to cover Sancho’s wages in full, which United will try and insist on.
Szcesny retires
14:50
Mike Jones
Poland and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has announced his retirement.
The 34-year-old posted on Instagram: “What this new path will bring for me only the time will tell. But if the last 18 years have taught me anything it is that nothing is impossible and believe me, I’m going to dream BIG!”
The former Arsenal goalkeeper made 84 appearances for his country after making his senior debut in 2009.
Cristiano Ronaldo to receive Uefa award at Champions League ceremony
14:40
Mike Jones
Cristiano Ronaldo will be presented with a special Uefa award in recognition of his place as the Champions League’s all-time leading goalscorer.
The Portuguese forward, a five-time winner of the competition, will be given the gong at the revamped draw for this season’s tournament on Thursday 29 August in Monaco.
Ronaldo registered 140 times in 183 Champions League appearances for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus across 18 seasons.
Porto confirm Vieira move
14:30
Mike Jones
Porto have confirmed the arrival of Fabio Vieira, who has re-joined the club on loan from Premier League side Arsenal.
The 24-year-old left Portugal to move to London in 2022 but hasn’t been able to consistently break into Mikel Arteta’s first-choice XI and now the manager has allowed the midfielder to return to his former side.
He was left out of the matchday squads against Wolves and Aston Villa.
Ryan Gauld and Ben Doak selected for Scotland’s Nations League double-header
14:20
Mike Jones
Ryan Gauld and Ben Doak have both been selected for Scotland’s upcoming Nations League fixtures against Poland and Portugal.
The squad announcement is Scotland’s first since their disappointing Euro 2024 group-stage exit in Germany.
Apart from the recently-retired Callum McGregor and free agent trio Liam Cooper, Stuart Armstrong and Ryan Jack, the majority of players who competed at the tournament earlier this summer have retained their places.
Merino finalising Arsenal deal
14:10
Mike Jones
Arsenal are finalising the details of Mikel Merino’s move from Real Sociedad.
Merino is reported to have completed his medical and agreed personal terms with the London side.
There is confidence that Merino’s move will easily be confirmed by a midday deadline on Friday so that he will be available to be involved in Saturday’s game against Brighton.
McTominay is close to Man Utd exit
14:00
Mike Jones
Scott McTominay is close to his Manchester United departure with personal terms between him and Napoli being finalised.
The fee agreed between the Serie A side and United is £25.4m, according to Sky Sports News.
McTominay is believed to be a key member of the United squad but want more regular football having primarily been used as a substitute off the bench for Erik ten Hag’s team.
Chelsea moving for Toney?
13:50
Mike Jones
With the news that Ivan Toney has agreed terms to move to Saudi Arabia comes a new development in the saga. Sky Sports News are reporting that Chelsea have made a move to sign the forward.
Chelsea want a new No.9 and the 28-year-old could be seen to fit into their wage structure.
The transfer fee will need to meet Brentford’s demand and then it will be up to Toney to decide where he wants to go. The England international reportedly has an incredible offer from Saudi but a move to Chelsea will ensure he still has Premier League football.
Toney agrees personal terms with Al-Ahli?
13:40
Mike Jones
Give Me Sport are saying that Ivan Toney’s potential Brentford exit is one step closer after the forward has agreed personal terms with Saudi club Al-Ahli.
The deal would be for three years but the two clubs are yet to come to an agreement over price. A bid of £35m with add ons has come in from the Saudi side but was swiftly rejected by the Bees
Brentford want at least £50m for the striker.
David Beckham reveals last words Sven-Goran Eriksson said to him
13:31
Mike Jones
David Beckham shared a video of himself walking alongside Sven-Goran Eriksson as he paid an emotional tribute to the former football manager.
Eriksson, who took charge of England’s golden generation, died aged 76 on Monday 26 August.
Taking to Instagram hours later, Beckham shared a video of the pair and revealed the final words they shared.
“We laughed, we cried and we knew we were saying goodbye,” the former England captain wrote, captioning the post.
“Sven, thank you for always being the person you have always been, passionate, caring, calm and a true gentleman. I will be forever grateful for you making me your captain but I will forever hold these last memories of this day with you and your family.
“Thank you Sven and in your last words to me: ‘It will be ok.’”
Anjorin heading to Italy
13:23
Mike Jones
Chelsea academy product Tino Anjorin is having a medical at Empoli reports to Sky in Italy.
The Blues have agreed an undisclosed deal with the Serie A side that will see them earn 50% of any future sale of the player.
The 22-year-old had been with Chelsea’s youth academy since the age of seven, he made five first-team appearances and becomes the latest academy player sold to fund the purchases of the rest of Chelsea’s massive squad.
Howe on Carabao Cup atch versus Nottingham Forest
13:15
Mike Jones
Eddie Howe has been speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Carabao Cup game against Nottingham Forest. The Newcastle boss said: “We will try and play a really strong team; we want to progress.
“We will make changes as well at the same time, because we have a squad that I think enables me to do so, while not weakening the quality, we saw the strength of our bench on Sunday, which made a huge difference.
“There are a lot of players eager to show what they can do. We are determined to do well; this competition has been good for us. Last year we were incredibly close to another semi-final.”
Crystal Palace confident over signing Nketiah
13:07
Mike Jones
Crystal Palace are confident they can land Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah before the end of the transfer window on Friday.
Talks have been ongoing with the Gunners and a deal, worth up to £30m, has been touted for the striker. Nketiah did look set to join Nottingham Forest earlier in the window but personal terms were never agreed on and the deal fell through.
It is understood that Palace have already agreed terms with Nketiah, which would make him one of their highest earners, and Arsenal are expected to accept an offer of £25m with a further £5m in bonuses.
PSG happy with Ugarte deal
13:00
Mike Jones
Sky Sports News are saying that Paris Saint-Germain are happy with the agreed deal for Manuel Ugarte to join Manchester United.
The two clubs have come to an agreement for a £50.7m purchase with a 10% sell-on clause including for the French champions.
United started the negotiations at £29.6m and then wanted a loan, but eventually agreed to PSG’s demands for an immediate purchase.
McKenna talks new signings
12:53
Mike Jones
Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna spoke about his new signings Dara O’Shea and Jack Clarke saying: “Both are available [to face Wimbledon] and both are very different players.
“Both are two good additions, good ages with vast football experience.
“Both strengthen us in different areas of the pitch. Dara will bring leadership to our backline. Jack we know has got some real quality in the final third and he has goals and assists from the left-hand-side.”
Kepa undergoing Bournemouth medical
12:45
Mike Jones
The Guardian are reporting that Kepa Arrizabalaga is undergoing at medical at Bournemouth ahead of a season-long loan from Chelsea.
In 2018, Kepa became the world’s most-expensive goalkeeper after Chelsea paid Athletic Bilbao £71.6m for him, signing him on a seven-year contract.
The deal is believed to be a straight loan, with Arrizabalaga set to extend his contract at Stamford Bridge so Chelsea retain his value.
Kieran McKenna on Armando Broja
12:38
Mike Jones
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has confirmed the club are interested in signing Armando Broja.
“Armando is a player we have spoken to, I think that is pretty well known,” McKenna said. There are discussions going on with Chelsea at the moment. the discussions are ongoing so we will see if that is right for the club and player before Friday.”
Iling-Junior joins Bologna
12:30
Mike Jones
Aston Villa have confirmed Samuel Iling-Junior has joined Bologna on loan just two months or so since joining the Premier League side.
The 20-year-old signed for Villa on July 1 from Juventus. Iling-Jr was part of Unai Emery’s squad in pre-season, taking part in the tour of the United States.
Juve sign Conceicao
12:22
Mike Jones
Juventus have signed 21-year-old Francisco Conceicao on a season-long loan from Porto. The forward joins the Italian side after returning to Porto for a third stint this summer following his impressive display at Euro 2024.
With Juve signing a forward does that mean Federico Chiesa’s rumoured move to Liverpool is closer to happening? Perhaps.
Cristiano Ronaldo will ‘probably’ retire at Al Nassr ‘in two or three years’
12:15
Mike Jones
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he plans to end his career with current club Al Nassr – but probably not for another two or three years.
The Portugal superstar has dashed any hopes of a return to his first club Sporting Lisbon by confirming he plans to stay in Saudi Arabia until he retires.
Cancelo heading to Saudi
12:07
Mike Jones
Joao Cancelo looks increasingly likely to be heading to Saudi Arabia after Manchester City have agreed to a sale to Al-Hilal. It is a deal believed to be worth around £21m.
The 30-year-old full back has been sent out on loan to Bayern Munich and Barcelona over the last couple of seasons after falling out of favour with Pep Guardiola.
It is unlikely that he will be able to force his way back into the City starting XI so a move to Saudi may be the best option for him at present.
Cancelo has yet to agree personal terms but it seems as though Al-Hilal hope to sign him to a three-year deal.
Young Liverpool duo set for moves as Leverkusen want Tyler Morton
11:58
Karl Matchett
Liverpool look likely to send out a couple more young players on loan before deadline day and one of the more notable ones would be Tyler Morton departing.
He has been linked with a permanent move too but Bayer Leverkusen apparently want him on loan - a huge opportunity to work with Xabi Alonso, i