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
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.
The 23-year-old Cameroon international joins from Serie A club Hellas Verona and will help fill the void left by Nelson Semedo.
Adding pace to the pack! ⚡️
— Wolves (@Wolves) August 19, 2025
Welcome, Jackson Tchatchoua! ✍️ pic.twitter.com/c4SEZI2tzT
Wrexham close to move for Doyle
09:40
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Mike Jones
Wrexham want to agree a deal for Manchester City centre-back Callum Doyle.
It’s understood a deal worth up to £8m is being discussed by the clubs.
The England U21 international has two years left on his City contract.
Sancho turns down Roma move
09:33
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Mike Jones
Jadon Sancho is another player that Manchester United want off their books and they are desperately hoping to secure a move for him this summer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Sancho has rejected a proposal from the Serie A side and won’t be moving to Italy.
Romano posted on X: “Jadon Sancho’s agent also informed AS Roma of their decision not to accept the proposal.
“Sancho wants to consider other clubs’ proposals and AS Roma will now look at different options.”
Chiesa could stay at Liverpool
09:25
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Mike Jones
Federico Chiesa had been expected to move back to Serie A this summer but could now stay at Liverpool after his late cameo to win the match against Bournemouth last night.
“I’m very happy at Liverpool,” he said after the game. “I will speak to the club but I want to stay here and fight to win many trophies.”
Arne Slot said: “When we needed him, he delivered. And that is always positive for your future at a club”.
Fenerbahce close in on Oleksandr Zinchenko
09:16
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Mike Jones
Reports in Istanbul suggest that Fenerbahce are closing in on the signature of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal.
The versatile Ukrainian can play at left-back or in midfield, of course, which would make him a handy addition for Jose Mourinho.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have to reduce squad size
09:08
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Mike Jones
Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City's squad size is "not healthy" after opening their Premier League campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory at Wolves.
Erling Haaland struck twice and new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also got on the scoresheet as City began their quest for a seventh title in nine seasons in emphatic fashion at Molineux on Saturday.
Guardiola said: "(It's) too much - too many people. I like a deep squad to compete in all competitions but I don't want to leave players at home. It's not healthy. You cannot create a good vibe or atmosphere to compete.
"Everyone has to feel they can play and help. The club has known it since last season, it's not news, but the situation is what it is.
"In the next two weeks, people will talk with players and agents to find a solution."
Everton explore alternatives to Tyler Dibling
09:04
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Mike Jones
Everton have had three bids knocked back by Southampton for Tyler Dibling, and it appears they may have taken the message.
The Liverpool Echo believe alternative targets are now being pursued.
Manchester United end pursuit of Carlos Baleba
09:00
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Mike Jones
Ruben Amorim probably needed heavy investment this summer, and the Manchester United hierarchy have backed him.
His desire to sign Carlos Baleba will have to wait, though, after Brighton held firm in negotiations and commanded a high fee.
The BBC report that Manchester United’s interest has been ended for now.
Arsenal forced to look elsewhere?
08:52
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Mike Jones
Arsenal had been heavily linked with Eberechi Eze earlier in the window, though it now seems likely that they will miss out to their north London rivals.
Will they go in for an alternative target between now and the end of the window?
With Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres already brought in, it may be that Mikel Arteta is happy having bolstered his squad.
However, the new signings seemed a little undercooked at Old Trafford and that is a potentially worrying sign going forward though the season is still in its early days.
Crystal Palace line up possible Eberechi Eze replacement
08:45
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Mike Jones
Crystal Palace appear to be considering Bilal El Khannouss as a possible target to replace Eberechi Eze.
The club have monitored the Leicester forward this summer and could now go in for him if they do sell Eze.
Villa and Chelsea in talks for Jackson
08:38
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Mike Jones
Sky Sports Germany say that Villa have made a move for Chelsea Nicolas Jackson after completing the sale of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle.
Florian Plettenberg wrote on X: "Aston Villa have added Nicolas Jackson to their shortlist and are closely monitoring his situation. Talks have already taken place.
“Several clubs are interested. FC Bayern have also gathered information, but a move to Munich is not happening.
“The 24-year-old versatile striker is still on the verge of leaving Chelsea. Aston Villa now there.”
Hojlund to leave Man Utd?
08:32
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Mike Jones
Rasmus Hojlund seems like he could be on his way out of Old Trafford after he was omitted from their matchday squad against Arsenal last Sunday.
The striker has had plenty of suitors this summer with AC Milan, Fulham and now Napoli interested in him.
United reportedly want around £40m for Hojlund but are open to loan deals under the right conditions. Napoli are pursuing the latter due to Romelu Lukaku being out for the next three months.
Now that Benjamin Sesko has arrived at Old Trafford Hojlund may struggle for gametime and a loan may be the best solution for him.
Arsenal receive Rodrygo boost
08:27
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Mike Jones
Arsenal have been linked with a few attacking wingers this summer and have already brought in Noni Madueke.
They were invested in Eberechi Eze for a while though he seems more likely to join Tottenham.
Now they are rumoured to be looking at Real Madrid’s Rodrgyo who was also of interest to Manchester City. However, City’s decision to keep Savinho (who was targeted by Spurs) and Pep Guardiola’s desire to reduce his squad means Arsenal may be in prime position to secure him.
Rodrygo has reportedly been told he can leave this summer and Spanish outlet Cadena SER say Madrid’s asking price set is £76.8m (€90m).
Garnacho's move to Chelsea stalls
08:21
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Mike Jones
Alejandro Garnacho wants out of Manchester United and seemed set to move to Chelsea this summer having allegedly agreed personal terms with the club.
Chelsea however will not move for Garnacho until they have got some of their own fringe players off the books with Christopher Nkunku the big selling point.
Bayern Munich are interested in the forward but want a loan deal while Chelsea prefer to sell him permanently for around £50m.
That is the same price United want for Garnacho who is stubbornly holding out for a move to the Blues.
Tottenham accelerate bid for Eberechi Eze
08:14
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Mike Jones
BBC Sport say that Spurs will ‘accelerate’ their bid for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze within the next 48 hours.
The two clubs have been progressing in talks over the 27-year-old though at times they have been ‘difficult’.
Spurs are now hopeful a deal is within reach with a price rumoured to be slightly less than his expired release cluase of £60m + £8m in add ons.
How likely is it that Liverpool sign Marc Guehi?
08:11
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Mike Jones
There is potential for a deal here but it will be driven by Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish.
The issue is whether he finds more value in keeping Marc Guehi on the books for the remaining 12 months of his contract than could be brought in by a transfer fee.
BBC Sport report tha the current figure being rumoured is £35m for the Palace captain to move to Liverpool though talks are ongoing.
There is no agreement yet but the next few days should make the stances of both clubs clearer on whether a deal can be done or not.
Will Man Utd make a move for Donnarumma?
08:06
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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.
