The transfer window has entered its final week with the biggest story of the summer still unresolved: Alexander Isak still wants to leave Newcastle United for Liverpool, with the striker unmoved by the message he received from the home fans as the Reds stole a dramatic 3-2 win at St James’ Park.
Isak met with Newcastle’s hierarchy on Monday night to discuss his future, but he still wants to join Liverpool and it’s up to the Premier League champions to decide whether to submit a second improved bid. Meanwhile, Newcastle have had a bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen turned down and also want to sign Yoane Wissa, but neither are viewed as a direct replacement for Isak.
Manchester United have been tipped to target Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after their 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday. United have been tasked with fending of more interest from Saudi Arabia for captain Bruno Fernandes, while Kobbie Mainoo will consider leaving if the club receive a suitable offer for the 20-year-old.
Arsenal’s business is not done just yet after signing Eberechi Eze and the Gunners are exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen’s defender Piero Hincapie. Tottenham are in a late scramble for a new attacker as the deadline looms, with Man City’s Savinho topping their list after Spurs topped their pursuit of Nico Paz.
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- Alexander Isak tells Newcastle he still wants to join Liverpool despite talks
- Newcastle see £50m bid for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected by Wolves
- Manuel Akanji emerges as option for Crystal Palace to replace Marc Guehi
- Arsenal hijack another Spurs bid, this time for Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie
- Man Utd consider fresh move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba
- Everton complete £42m signing of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling
Alexander Isak maintains stance to push for Newcastle exit
15:18
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Jack Rathborn
Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he still wants to leave after face-to-face talks.
The Telegraph reports the Swedish striker is adamant he wants to leave, with his desire to join Liverpool.
That despite the intervention of chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, though Newcastle have not received a bid that is close to their valuation of the player after the champions’ saw an offer knocked back earlier this summer.
A Public Investment Fund [PIF] delegation and co-owner Jamie Reuben met with the player at his home on Monday, but no progress has been made over a path back to playing for Eddie Howe’s side.
Man Utd receive first offer for Antony
15:13
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Jack Rathborn
Manchester United have received their first offer for Antony, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Real Betis, where the Brazilian flourished on loan last term, have submitted a loan offer.
Independent journalist Peter Hall adds that United will reject a straight loan offer and instead insist on an option or obligation to buy.
Wolves hoping to complete double deal
15:07
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Mike Jones
Wolves are expected to close out a deal for Girona’s Ladislav Krejci soon, with that one worth around €30m.
While a verbal agreement is in place for that deal, the club have also submitted a bid of around €20m for Getafe striker Christantus Uche, with “talks ongoing with player’s camp” according to Fabrizio Romano.
Could that latter move open the door for Jorgen Strand Larsen to leave this summer?
Donnarumma deal remains complicated
14:54
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Mike Jones
Manchester City still insist that they do not want to sell Ederson this summer, with Galatasaray interested in the Brazilian ‘keeper.
City are said to have agreed personal terms with Gianluigi Donnarumma as a replacement for Ederson, with the PSG ‘keeper now training away from his teammates.
However, any move for the Italian hinges on Ederson leaving the club, and it seems that City are blocking that move for now.
Liverpool to return with another Isak bid?
14:39
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Mike Jones
Newcastle are “braced for a second bid” from Liverpool for Alexander Isak, according to the i paper.
The club rejected Liverpool’s initial £110m offer for the Sweden striker earlier this month, though they are anticipating another offer to come after the two clubs faced off at St James’ Park last night.
Garnacho deal still on the table
14:24
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Mike Jones
Chelsea should return for Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons once they make some sales, report Sky.
Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Tyrique George need to leave before the Blues can do more business, with plenty interest in each player. Renato Veiga and Carney Chukwuemeka are also on the verge of exits.
Chelsea are hoping to agree a deal worth around £30m for Garnacho, with United reportedly valuing him closer to £50m.
Pep Guardiola hopeful Phil Foden can return to his best this season
14:10
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Mike Jones
Pep Guardiola is optimistic Phil Foden will be back to his best for Manchester City this season following a frustrating past 12 months for the England midfielder.
Foden was instrumental in City claiming an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League crown in the 2023-24 campaign with 19 goals, leading to him scooping a host of prestigious individual accolades.
Saka and Odegaard injuries not as bad as first feared
13:55
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Mike Jones
Arsenal are optimistic that Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard's injuries are not as bad as initially feared, despite the duo being taken off during the win over Leeds.
The full severity of both players’ injuries – and whether or not they will be sidelined for Arsenal’s match against Liverpool on Sunday – has not been confirmed, but Sky reports that “the early signs are understood to be encouraging”.
Napoli still want Hojlund
13:40
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Mike Jones
Napoli remain in talks with Man Utd over a deal to sign striker Rasmus Hojlund, according to Sky.
Discussions are said to be positive, with the Italian side exploring a loan with an obligation to buy. It is thought Hojlund is very open to the move, preferring a permanent element attached to any deal while also being tempted by the chance to play Champions League football.
It is currently unknown exactly how much the buy option would be, though United were said to want around £40m earlier in the window.
Chelsea midfielder completes Dortmund move
13:24
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Jack Rathborn
Carney Chukwuemeka has joined Borussia Dortmund to end his stay at Chelsea.
The English midfielder will cost £24m and has penned terms until 2030.
The fee helps Chelsea towards a break even figure in terms of net spend this summer, with sales hitting more than £220m.
HE’S BACK!
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) August 26, 2025
Borussia Dortmund has completed the permanent signing of Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea FC on a contract running until June 30, 2030. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/aO5bDLrl6j
West Ham interested in Lorenzo Pellegrini
13:12
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Mike Jones
West Ham are interested in Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, according to Sky Italy.
This comes after the 29-year-old was stripped of the Roma captaincy.
Saudi back in for Bruno Fernandes
12:58
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Mike Jones
Manchester United may be tasked with warding off even more interest from Saudi Arabia for Bruno Fernandes with Al-Ittihad interested, according to The Sun.
Fernandes was subject to interest from interest from Al-Hilal earlier in the window but turned down the move down.
According to this new report, Al-Ittihad are willing to pay the midfielder £33m a year, and the club will once again leave it to their captain to make his own decision.
Could Man City still move for Rodrygo?
12:44
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Mike Jones
Manchester City have not ruled out a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.
The Brazilian is set to leave Madrid this summer but the Spanish club are demanding €80m for him.
ESPN report that a move for Rodrygo could depend on Savinho leaving, with Tottenham previously linked.
Tottenham continue to chase two attackers
12:31
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Miguel Delaney
Tottenham Hotspur have a few plates spinning, although it almost feels like one speeds up as another slows down. There is now renewed confidence they can get closer to Manchester City on Savinho's price, especially after talks on Saturday.
At the same time, Como's Nico Paz has insisted he wants to stay there, just as Spurs had got quite far into negotiations. That move is now no longer being pursued.
The club have also been mindful of budget – whether to spend big on one position and less on another – as they still seek both a wide player and a central creator. The ideal would be Morgan Rogers, who remains a priority.
But, as of Monday afternoon, Spurs are still working out whether they can get to the kind of price that would make Aston Villa think. The club are naturally wary of another high-profile chase that ends in disappointment.
Como president Mirwan Suwarso speaks out on Nico Paz transfer
12:16
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Jamie Braidwood
Como’s president has seemingly denied that Tottenham have bid for the 20-year-old winger Nico Paz, and appears to have confirmed that he will hold out for a return to Real Madrid.
Paz was developed in the Real Madrid academy and they have a buy-back clause that is reportedly worth just £8.6m next year. Real Madrid also have an option to match any offer that is made for Paz.
“It’s not true that we rejected a proposal [from Tottenham],” Suwarso told Corriere della Sera.
“Nobody makes an offer knowing that we must forward it to Real Madrid, who can match it. At some point, we feared Nico Paz could return to Real Madrid. He was raised in the Real Madrid academy and dreams of playing at the Bernabeu one day.”
Manuel Akanji emerges as option for Crystal Palace to replace Marc Guehi
12:01
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Richard Jolly
Crystal Palace are interested in signing Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.
The Switzerland international was left out of City’s matchday squad ahead of Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham and will be allowed to depart the Etihad before the transfer deadline. Turkish club Galatasaray have also expressed an interest in the 30-year-old.
Crystal Palace have yet to submit a bid but are aware that captain Marc Guehi could yet depart Selhurst Park, with the England international heavily linked with Liverpool.
Chelsea need sales to sanction moves before deadline day
11:46
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Jamie Braidwood
Chelsea will press ahead with moves to sign Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons this week if Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Tyrique George all leave, according to Sky Sports.
Chelsea pair Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino are moving closer towards completing their moves to Borussia Dortmund, too.
Multiple clubs are trying to buy Jackson and Nkunku, and take George on loan. Seventeen players have left Chelsea this summer, bringing in around £270m - but more need to go for Chelsea to carry on securing their top targets.
Latest on Man City's pursuit of Gianluigi Donnarumma
11:31
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Jamie Braidwood
Manchester City had an afternoon to forget on Saturday with goalkeeper James Trafford making a huge error on his home debut in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.
City continue to be linked with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who appears to be frozen out by the European champions.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that PSG would command €40m for the Italy international, who is into the final year of his contract.
The move depends on whether City will sell Ederson to Galatasaray. The Brazilian has not started either of City’s first two games of the season.
Rio Ngumoha reacts to ‘crazy’ late winner and entering Liverpool record books
11:15
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Jamie Braidwood
Liverpool hero Rio Ngumoha said he will not “get too carried away with all the noise” after the “crazy” feeling of scoring a dramatic late winner against Newcastle at the age of 16 years and 361 days.
Ngumoha became the fourth youngest scorer in Premier League history as his cool strike in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage-time secured a 3-2 victory for the Reds at St James’ Park on Monday night.
He also entered the Liverpool record books as their youngest scorer.
Man Utd and Real Betis back in talks over Antony deal
11:00
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United are in talks today over a deal with Real Betis for Brazilian winger Antony, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The Brazilian is known to want to return to Seville and there is hope of an agreement between the two parties.
A deal was said to be difficult earlier in the window due to Betis’ finances, with United wanting a permanent sale rather than a loan, which was deemed difficult due to their €30m valuation.
It is not known if the new talks are regarding a loan, an option or obligation to buy or a permanent sale.
Man United in talks over highly-rated goalkeeper as Andre Onana decision made
10:58
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Richard Jolly
Manchester United remain in talks with Antwerp about a £17.3m move for the Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Andre Onana is expected to remain at Old Trafford but Ruben Amorim is advancing in his attempts to add more competition for places.
And Lammens, a Belgium Under-21 international, could become United’s fifth summer signing after forwards Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko and wing-back Diego Leon.
Anthony Gordon apologises for Newcastle red card that left Virgil van Dijk furious
10:32
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Jamie Braidwood
Anthony Gordon has issued a public apology to Virgil van Dijk over his studs-up tackle that earned him a red card in Newcastle United's dramatic 3-2 loss to Liverpool.
The forward maintains his “intentions were pure”, with Eddie Howe’s side battling back from two goals down to pull level, only for Reds starlet Rio Ngumoha to strike a winner in the 110th minute.
Manuel Akanji could be heading for Man City exit
10:12
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Jamie Braidwood
Manuel Akanji could be leaving Manchester City after he was left out of their squad by Pep Guardiola for the weekend’s defeat at home to Tottenham.
The Switzerland international has been linked with Galatasaray, Bayer Leverkusen and Crystal Palace.
Piero Hincapie gives green light to Arsenal move
09:52
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Jamie Braidwood
Piero Hincapie has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and wants to move to the Gunners before next week’s deadline, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Romano adds that Arsenal will approach Leverkusen with a loan offer with obligation to buy - and says that Porto are leading contenders to sign Jakub Kiwior.
That would create the space Arsenal need to sign Hincapie and add another left-sided defender to the squad.
⚪️ Piero Hincapié has said yes to Arsenal and personal terms have been agreed, long term deal ready!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2025
Understand Hincapié favors #AFC and also seen as ideal signing by Arteta.
Arsenal prepare opening bid, likely loan + obligation to buy… with Kiwior to FC Porto, soon. pic.twitter.com/sLouOyh4Jx
Brentford 'fully expect' Yoane Wissa to stay amid Newcastle interest
09:42
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Jamie Braidwood
Brentford manager Keith Andrews said he fully expects Yoane Wissa to remain at the club after the transfer deadline.
Wissa has been a target of Newcastle and has not played for Brentford this season - with Andrews confirming he won’t be involved in the Carabao Cup game against Bournemouth either.
"As far as I'm concerned, there's been no movement in any way and I fully expect Yoane to be here come next Tuesday,” Andrews said.
Meanwhile, there are also reports that Newcastle’s other main target, Jorgen Strand Larsen, could sign a new contract with Wolves if he stays at the club.
Could Kostas Tsimikas be heading out on loan?
09:22
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Jamie Braidwood
Liverpool left back Kostas Tsimikas was not involved in Monday’s win at Newcastle and Sky Italia report that Roma are among the clubs who are interested in a loan move for the Greece international.
Liverpool have signed Milos Kerkez this summer and the new arrival has started both games this season ahead of Andy Robertson, who has stayed at the club despite earlier interest from Atletico Madrid.
Man Utd remain in talks with Napoli over Rasmus Hojlund
09:02
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Jamie Braidwood
Napoli continue to explore a move for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, with a loan with a obligation to buy on the table.
Hojlund was not in the Manchester United squad that travelled to Fulham on Sunday and is open to the move, having previously wanted to stay at Old Trafford.
According to Sky Sports, negotiations are reported to be “positive”.
Newcastle co-owner visits Alexander Isak at striker's home
08:42
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Jamie Braidwood
Newcastle’s co-owner Jamie Reuben was at St James’ Park last night for the 3-2 defeat to Liverpool and spoke to Alexander Isak at the striker’s home in an attempt to convince the 25-year-old to stay at the club.
That’s according to the Daily Mail, who report that Reuben is desperate for Isak to return to Eddie Howe’s squad after he went on strike to force through a move to Liverpool. The Daily Mail adds that a new contract would be on the table for Isak if he choses to stay at the club.
Tottenham hit problem in pursuit of Como winger Nico Paz
08:24
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Jamie Braidwood
Tottenham are struggling to sign Nico Paz before the deadline, according to reports.
Spurs have been linked with the Como winger as they scramble for attacking reinforcements. Real Madrid have a 50 per cent sell-on clause, according to Sky Italia, which means Como have set their asking price of £61m (€70m) guaranteed.
Arsenal hijack another Spurs bid?
08:01
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Jamie Braidwood
The rumours surrounding Arsenal’s move for Piero Hincapie are gathering pace and the Gunners are expected to move for the Bayer Leverkusen defender if they can get a couple of players out of the door before the deadline. Jakob Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko would be surplus to requirements as Arsenal target another left-sided defender.
The twist is that Tottenham have already been linked with the Ecuador international Hincapie, who has four years left on his deal with Bayer Leverkusen. There is a £52m (€60m) release clause in his contract, though.
Arsenal, of course, have already hijacked a Tottenham transfer target this window when they swooped in for Eberechi Eze.
Bayern Munich to move for Nicolas Jackson?
07:38
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Jamie Braidwood
Bayern Munich have emerged as one of the clubs who could sign Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson before the transfer deadline.
Jackson was not part of Chelsea’s squad on Friday night after losing his place in Enzo Maresca’s team to Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
Sky Sports News report that Bayern would prefer a loan, an option Chelsea would only consider if there is an obligation to buy.
Aston Villa have also been linked with a striker.
Man Utd consider fresh move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba
07:19
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Miguel Delaney
Manchester United are considering a fresh move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after the club’s 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday, according to The Independent’s Miguel Delaney.
The question is then how much he is really worth to United, and how much they’re willing to spend.
In order to complete his system, Ruben Amorim wants a physical, athletic runner who can carry the ball up the pitch, and a deep-lying playmaker. It has already been reported in this newsletter that he eventually wants that duo to be Baleba and Adam Wharton. The Brighton midfielder has come out well on top in the data for all of United’s requirements, but they don’t currently have anything close to either type of player.
Standing back, United now see Baleba as the potential £120m answer in the centre – although that was what £42.1m Manuel Ugarte was supposed to be, “that pin missing”.
Spurs and Arsenal make approach for Leverkusen defender
07:16
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Jamie Braidwood
Both Arsenal and Tottenham have made an approach for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, who would be available for around €60m, which is the amount of his release clause.
For Spurs, the deal would be an initial loan with an obligation to buy, while Arsenal are believed to be targeting a permanent move from the off.
The Ecuadorian is believed to favour a move to the Emirates, though his arrival there depends on whether the club can offload Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Everton secure crucial attacking reinforcements with signing of Tyler Dibling
07:16
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Richard Jolly
Everton have made Tyler Dibling the second biggest signing in their history by buying the teenager from Southampton for a fee that could rise to £40m.
The Merseyside club will pay an initial £35m, plus a potential £5m in add-ons, for the 19-year-old, as David Moyes has made his eighth summer signing.
The England Under-21 international believes Moyes will be the ideal manager for him and looked forward to improving alongside flair players such as Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye.
Wolves reject £50m bid for Jorgen Strand Larsen from Newcastle
07:15
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Jamie Braidwood
Wolves have rejected a £50m bid for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Newcastle.
The West Midlands club have told the Magpies the Norwegian is not for sale at any price during the current transfer window.
He emerged as a target for Newcastle after an approach to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford was also rebuffed.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants clarity over Alexander Isak’s future
07:15
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Jamie Braidwood
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has called for clarity over Alexander Isak’s future after seeing his side edged out by suitors Liverpool in a five-goal thriller at St James’ Park.
Amid reports the Newcastle owners had met Isak earlier in the day, head coach Howe insisted after the game he was not party to what was said during those discussions, but admitted a decision over the Sweden international – the subject of a rejected £110million bid from the Reds – was needed sooner rather than later.
“We want clarity, we want to move forward, we want the narrative to change because we’re in the start of the season now.”
